Obituaries
Wandalea Alice Smith
Sep 16, 2023
Wandalea Alice (Hudson) Smith, age 94, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on September 16, 2023. She was born January 22,1929 in Buffalo, NY to the late Elizabeth (Bostwick) Hudson and Harry Hudson. Wanda succumbed to Alzheimer's disease and was being cared for by her daughter, grandchildren, great grandchildren and Hosparus in Louisville, KY where she had been living.Wanda was a...
William S. Phillips Sr.
Sep 16, 2023
William S. Phillips Sr., was born to William E. and Ella Ree Phillips in Leitchfield, KY on September 1, 1935. Affectionately known by all as Teddy, He was a honest hardworking, giving and kind man who worked several jobs to take care of his family. He attended St. Augustine Catholic elementary and was a graduate of Catholic High in Louisville,...
Anne Harmon
Sep 16, 2023
Anne Harmon, 80, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. She was an instructional aide at Clarksville Elementary School for a number of years. She was also a longtime member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.She was born on November 6, 1942 in Jeffersonville, Indiana to Elmer and Lillian (Fitzpatrick) Zimmerman. In addition to her parents,...
William Eugene Hollis
Sep 16, 2023
William Eugene Hollis, 90, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Bill served in the United States Army and was a passionate farmer. He had a 58 year career as a barber, owning Bill's Barber Shop in Floyds Knobs. Bill was a founding member of Scottsville Christian Church, where he served as an elder and Sunday...
Amy Beth Embry
Sep 16, 2023
Amy Beth Embry, 53, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Amy enjoyed genealogy, helping people in need, and most importantly spending time with family and friends. She was a proud member of Northside Church of Christ in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Amy was an Assistant Professor at South Central Kentucky Community and Technical College. Amy was born...
Susan Doerting Tommie
Sep 16, 2023
Susan "Susie" Doerting Tommie, age 67 of Glasgow, Kentucky formerly of Louisville, Kentucky passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023. Susie graduated from Butler High School class of 1974. She was the former owner of River City Glass and Mirror Company and a member of Glenview Christian Church in Glasgow, Kentucky. Susie was preceded in death by her parents, Walter J....
Cheryl Lynn Van Dyke
Sep 15, 2023
Cherri Van Dyke, 61, passed away on the morning of September 15th, in her home in Louisville, Kentucky.Cherri was born June 18, 1962, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Glenn Breitbach and Margie Breitbach Furry.She attended Hempstead High School before getting her nursing degree at the Finley Hospital School of Nursing, both in her hometown of Dubuque. She worked as a nurse...
Susan W. Krause
Sep 15, 2023
Susan W. Krause, age 74, passed away at Richwood Nursing & Rehab, a caring and loving facility, on Friday, September 15, 2023, with family by her side.Susan was a born nurturer and fiercely loved her family, friends, music students and her church families. Even though Susan never had her own children, she was a mother figure to many kids, starting...
Stacy Monique Mills
Sep 15, 2023
Stacy Monique Mills, age 63 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away Friday, September 15, 2023.Born August 8, 1960 in Columbus, OH, she was a daughter of Carol Redd and the late Howard Redd.She was a 1978 graduate of Athens High School in Troy, Michigan. She graduated from the University of Louisville, with a degree in telecommunications. She worked as an intern...
Indira Ceijas - Thomas
Sep 14, 2023
Indira Ceijas-Thomas passed away on September 14, 2023.Visitation will be Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Senda de Luz Baptist Church, 1310 E. Burnett Avenue, Louisville, KY. A graveside service will follow at Crosswater Gardens, 7710 Billtown Road, Louisville, KY 40299.To leave a special memory of Indira for the family, please select the "Share Memories" tab above.
Mary Elizabeth (Heim) Sandusky
Sep 14, 2023
Mary Elizabeth (Heim) Sandusky, a beloved family matriarch, award-winning floral designer, good golfer and impressive cook, passed away peacefully with family bedside, on September 14, 2023. She was 89 years old. Born and raised in Westview, Pa., Mary moved to Maryland with her husband, Alex, who enjoyed a decorated, 13-year NFL career with the Baltimore Colts. Together, they raised their...
Charles Edward Sandifer, Jr.
Sep 14, 2023
Charles Edward "Bud" Sandifer, Jr., 89, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Bud was a retired electrician from IBEW Local 369 where he had 35 years of service.He was born on April 17, 1934 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Charles Sandifer, Sr. and Mary Karman Sandifer. Along with his parents, he is preceded in...
Susan Turner Weibel
Sep 14, 2023
Susan Turner Weibel, age 62 of Bagdad, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Susan, a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, artist, and farmer, was born on June 11, 1961, in Buffalo, New York. She worked as a dental hygienist before retiring with her husband John to raise chickens, turkeys, dogs, pigs, ducks, geese and produce on their farm, 'Bramble...
Joey Marie Walls
Sep 13, 2023
Joey (Joy) Marie Walls, age 70 was born in Louisville, KY April 28, 1953. She died September 13, 2023 while residing at Jefferson Place in Louisville, Kentucky while in hospice care following a long illness. Joey is preceded in death by her parents Albert Porter Gamble and Sylvia (Dennison) Gamble; her sister, Patsy Gamble Phelps; nephew, Maurice Phelps; and Hubert...
Robert Wayne Pence
Sep 13, 2023
Robert Wayne "Bob" Pence, 68, passed away on September 13, 2023. He was an Army veteran who proudly served his country for 23 years. During Desert Storm, Bob received an accommodation for his service to the families of deployed soldiers. Bob was known for "Bob's Fix It" shop and the neighborhood mechanic. His favorite dessert was apple pie and ice...
Loren E. Bierly, Jr.
Sep 13, 2023
Loren E. Bierly, Jr., 58, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Loren was a proud and active member of AA for 29 years, and a board member of the Serenity House. He enjoyed boating, tubing, golfing, camping, his motorcycle, helping people, and most importantly spending time with family.Loren was born on March 27, 1965 in Louisville,...
Sandra Jane Withers
Sep 13, 2023
Sandra Jane Withers, 66, passed away on September 13, 2023.Sandra Jane Withers was born July 1, 1957, to Frank Sr, and Sarah Withers In Providence, IN. She was welcomed also by a sister, Sue Catherine Coleman and brother, Frank Jr. All have preceded her in this journey. The family relocated to Louisville, Kentucky after her father's military retirement. She was...
Donald Wayne Curtsinger, Sr.
Sep 13, 2023
Donald Wayne Curtsinger, Sr., 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Donald was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was a loving and devoted brother, father and grandfather, lovingly known as "Old Man". Donald will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. He was born on March 5, 1948 in Lawrenceburg,...
Wayne Ray Ashby, Sr.
Sep 13, 2023
Wayne Ray Ashby, Sr., 62, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Wayne was a loving and devoted father, son, brother, and Papaw. He enjoyed playing the harmonica, was voted most talented in high school. Wayne was an entrepreneur at heart and owned several businesses including Hot Diggity Dog's Food truck, served as a contractor and owned...
Michael Allan Van Meter, Sr.
Sep 13, 2023
Michael Allen Van Meter, Sr., 71, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Michael was a baptized member of Jehovah's Witnesses since 1975 and enrolled in the Theocratic Ministry School. He was awarded the Golden Key National Honors Society in college. Michael retired from the US Postal Service as a rural mail carrier in Floyds Knobs, Indiana....
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