Obituaries
Jean Elkins
Mar 8, 2024
Genetta "Jean" Elkins, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. She was a loving mom and granny who enjoyed going to bingo, playing cards, and spending time with her family.Jean was preceded in death by her mother, Clara Louise George; father, Hershel Yates; sister, Geraldine Lucas; son, David Elkins; daughter, Sherry Lynn Elkins; and grandson, Brian...
Fredria Joyce Croft
Mar 8, 2024
Fredria Croft, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. She was born on March 22, 1946 in Franklin, Kentucky to Loyd and Mildred (Horne) Atkinson. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Atkinson; father, Loyd Atkinson; sisters, Wanda Weber; Brenda Perry; brother, Norman Atkinson, and long time companion Jack Strode.Fredria is survived by her...
Johnny Douglas Groce
Mar 8, 2024
Johnny Douglas Groce, 79, of Louisville, died March 8, 2024 at Baptist Hospital East after a brief illness. He was born in Glasgow Kentucky to the late Raymond "Jack" and Wilma Bryant Groce. Doug was a 1962 graduate of Glasgow High School , Western Kentucky University and attended Lexington Theological Seminary. Doug lived much of his adult life in Louisville...
Naomi Jean Pilkerton
Mar 7, 2024
Naomi Jean Pilkerton, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. She was born on September 26, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Billie and Betty (Peters) Leftwich. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Herman Pilkerton, son, Michael Pilkerton, brother, Clay Watts, and her sister, Susie Jecker.Naomi was a loving...
Gary Edward Sharpe, Sr.
Mar 7, 2024
Gary Edward Sharpe Sr., 73, of Payneville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. He was born on November 11, 1950 in Hazard, Kentucky to Earl and Peggy (Mingus) Sharpe. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother in law, Mackie Neumann.Gary is survived by his loving son, Gary (Deanna Polsgrove) Sharpe, Jr., granddaughter, Kaylee...
Jewell Marie Mcclanahan
Mar 7, 2024
Jewell McClanahan and Theodore "Ted" Laidig, of Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on September 25, 1947 in Louisville, KY to Carl and Alma Ragland. She is preceded in death by her Father, Carl C. Ragland, Sr., Mother, Alma Roberts, Children, Shannon, Lavonda, and Many brothers and sisters. He was born on May 7, 1947 in Louisville, KY.They are survived by...
Jackie Fey
Mar 6, 2024
Jackie Bernard Fey Jr., 62, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was born on November 22, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky to Jackie and Virginia (Yunt) Fey. Jackie is survived by his Sons, Jack Thomas Fey and Jason Lescallett.
Kevin Leroyce Cooke
Mar 6, 2024
Kevin LeRoyce Cooke, 68, of Ft Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was born on September 16, 1955 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to Bobby and Peggy (Cooke) Claypool. He is preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Cooke; father, Bobby Claypool; and brother, Dennis Cooke.Kevin is survived by his loving family, brother, Robert (Anna) Claypool; sister,...
Daniel Henry Lenfert
Mar 6, 2024
Daniel Henry Lenfert, 74, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was a 1967 graduate of Providence High School, a former longtime member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, and a current member of St. John Paul II Catholic Church.Dan was an avid hunter and proud to have scored a Boone & Crockett deer...
Judith Kay (Henson) Decker
Mar 6, 2024
Judith Kay (Henson) Decker, 79, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She loved her family deeply and adored her grandchildren. Judy was an avid fan of Elvis Presley and enjoyed watching her favorite show, Everybody Loves Raymond. She was born on October 2, 1944 in Lafayette, Indiana to James and Elsie (Smith) Henson. Along with her...
Philip Lorring Cooper
Mar 5, 2024
Phillip Lorring Cooper, 81, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.He was born on April 13, 1942, in Edmonson County, Kentucky, to the late Jessie and Cynthia (Johnson) Cooper. Phil was a beloved music educator with JCPS for 26 years, leaving a lasting impact on generations of students. His passion for music and dedication to teaching enriched...
Passion Nicole Banks
Mar 5, 2024
Passion Nicole Banks was a beautiful young lady that always had a smile. Butterflies would flutter as her smile would light up a room. Anyone that was blessed to know her could always see that smile.Passion Nicole Banks was born in Wurzburg, Germany on December 2, 1992 to Carlos and Jamellow Banks. Passion grew up in Arizona where she graduated...
Verdon Combs
Mar 5, 2024
Verdon Combs, 86, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Verdon was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He always enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandkids. He loved bluegrass, church, and running dogs. He will be missed by all who knew him.He was born on March 7, 1937 in Hazard, Kentucky to I.V. and...
Phillip Crenshaw
Mar 5, 2024
Phillip Crenshaw, 59, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Phillip was a loving and devoted husband, father, granddad, brother, son, uncle, cousin and friend. He enjoyed dancing, singing, and grilling. Phillip was a dedicated employee of Hometown Hauling for more than fifteen years. Phillip will be remembered for his favorite saying "Handle your business!" Phillip will...
George Bernard Wolz
Mar 5, 2024
George Bernard Wolz, 84, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. He was a proud 1957 graduate of St. Xavier High School in Louisville and served in the United States Army. George retired from the United States Postal Service after 36 years working as a mail carrier. Upon retirement, George and his wife, Mary Jane, moved...
Kip Michael Campbell
Mar 5, 2024
Kip Michael Campbell, 67, passed away March 5, 2024 at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, KY. Born in Wheeling, WV, Kip was raised in a loving family, while frequently relocating from West Virginia to Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Kentucky.Our family finally settled in Louisville, KY, where Kip graduated from Eastern High School, and later from Eastern Kentucky University, with a...
James Forrest Snyder
Mar 5, 2024
James Forrest Snyder , 82, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. James enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, country music, and spending time with family and his beloved dogs. He also enjoyed watching sports and was a big IU Basketball fan.He was born on November 21, 1941 in Leavenworth, Indiana to the late Arthur and Anna (Russell)...
Marie Elizabeth Allen
Mar 4, 2024
Marie Elizabeth Allen, 23, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024. Marie was a loving daughter, granddaughter, niece and friend. She was described as authentic, uniquely herself, often cheerful, sometimes sarcastic, she had a bubbly personality and was full of life everyday. She was born on December 27, 2000 in Louisville, Kentucky to Michael and Sherry (Monahan)...
Ronald Blake Watkins
Mar 4, 2024
Ronald Blake Watkins, 84, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 4, 2024. Ron was a proud member of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He was an avid reader and enjoyed racquetball, handball, being outdoors, yard work, gardening, and most importantly spending time with family.He was born on August 8, 1939 in Sidney,...
Timothy Evan Keeling
Mar 4, 2024
Timothy Evan Keeling, 58, of Taylorsville, KY passed away on March 4, 2024. He was born on December 22, 1965 in Shelbyville, KY to Evan Keeling, Jr. and Donna B. Keeling. Tim was a life long resident of Spencer County and a member of Little Union Baptist Church. He was an avid gardener, plant enthusiast, and fisherman. Tim did it...
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