Obituaries

Verlie E. Hackney

Verlie E. Hackney

Mar 10, 2024

Verlie "Elsie" Hackney, 89, of Coxs Creek, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. She was born on May 30, 1934 in Willisburg, Kentucky to the late Willet and Della (Terrell) Barker . Verlie is a former employee of St. Anthony Hospital and the Old Linkers Bakery in Louisville. Along with her parents, she is predeceased by her daughter,...

Alta L. Gendron

Alta L. Gendron

Mar 10, 2024

Alta Lorraine Gendron, 91, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Alta always enjoyed music, dancing, playing card games, going to plays, bowling, and watching her favorite sports teams. But her most cherished memories were the times spent with her family and friends. She was born on April 19, 1932 in Brainerd, Minnesota to Gideon and Anna...

Cheryl Doerting Murphy

Cheryl Doerting Murphy

Mar 10, 2024

Cheryl Doerting Murphy, 75, of Crestwood, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 10, 2024. She was born on December 31, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky to Walter and Betty (Rowe) Doerting. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter J. Doerting, Jr., mother, Betty R. Doerting, and sister, Susan Tommie. Cheryl is survived by her loving...

Amanda L. Lackore - Keeton

Amanda L. Lackore - Keeton

Mar 10, 2024

Amanda Lackore, 59, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Amanda was a devoted wife, loving aunt, and faithful friend. She was an avid animal lover adopting and taking care of many cat fur babies. Amanda enjoyed homemaking and gardening often spending time outside planting flowers. Amanda was an adventurer, she enjoyed travel spending time visiting Arizona,...

Carol Ann Kays

Carol Ann Kays

Mar 10, 2024

Carol Ann Kays, 75, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Carol enjoyed her family, dogs, socializing, and trips to the casino.She was born on August 21, 1948 in Rachel, West Virginia to the late George and Marjorie (Simms) Wisenbaler. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her two daughters, Rhonda Lee...

Johnny Jager

Johnny Jager

Mar 9, 2024

Johnny Jager, 69, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was born on August 10, 1954 in Louisville to the late Joseph and Helen Marie Jager. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Mark Jager.Johnny is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Vicki Jager, son, John Michael (Sherrill) Jager, Jr., daughter, Ashley...

Gerald Alan O'Keefe

Gerald Alan O'Keefe

Mar 9, 2024

Gerald Alan O'Keefe, 62, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was an active member of Northside Christian Church and an avid fan of the Kentucky Wildcats. Gerald enjoyed attending Christian concerts and following the local band, The Louisville Crashers. He liked family gatherings, traveling and going on cruises. The most important thing in Gerald's life...

Howell Isaac Moore, Sr.

Howell Isaac Moore, Sr.

Mar 9, 2024

Howell Isaac Moore, Sr., born October 3, 1924 in Panora, Guthrie County, Iowa to Ora Luther and Bertha Imogine Moore. The first of six siblings, Howell's service to his family, community and country defined nearly a century of love and devotion throughout his life.Howell's early life of farm work laid the path for his strong work ethic and ultimately led...

Evelyn Louise (Reisert) Eurton

Evelyn Louise (Reisert) Eurton

Mar 9, 2024

Evelyn Louise (Reisert) Eurton, 94, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024. She was a longtime member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Evelyn played an instrumental role on her family's farm, while at the same time, creating a home that was filled with faith and love. She was born on May 23, 1929 in Greenville,...

Pamela Sue Kessler

Pamela Sue Kessler

Mar 8, 2024

Pamela Sue Kessler, 67, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. She was born on December 3, 1956 in Campbellsville, Kentucky to Bernal and Eugenia (Foster) Wethington . She is preceded in death by her brother, Brent Wethington and her former husband, Danny Kessler. Pam was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who will be truly missed. She...

Jean Elkins

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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