Obituaries
Betty Dowell
Jan 13, 2024
Betty Anne (Harding) Dowell passed away on January 13, 2024 at the age of 89. She was born in 1934 in Livermore, Kentucky to Irene and Jimmy Harding. At the age of 3, the family moved to Franklin, Kentucky. Jimmy worked in Alaska for a few years and eventually he and Irene started Harding's Grocery on Franklin Square. Betty attended...
James J. Gilpin
Jan 12, 2024
James J. Gilpin, 83, of Ramsey, Indiana, shed his earthly prison that he faced with much strength, courage, determination and stubbornness, and returned to his Heavenly Father on January 12, 2024.He was preceded in death by his parents, Henley Gilpin (Mary), Lillian Harris (Bill); brother, John; and sisters, Jessie "Patsy," Sally and infant, Charlotte. Jim was a proud father who...
Johnny Opa Martinez
Jan 11, 2024
Johnny "Opa" Martinez, 87, passed away on January 11, 2024. He was a retired Army veteran who proudly served his country during the Korean and Vietnam War. Johnny loved his family deeply and was always full of life. He had a strong faith in God and believed in prayer. Johnny never met a stranger, he loved to share stories and...
Ashley Grennell-Toogood
Jan 11, 2024
Ashley Grennell-Toogood, 33, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Ashley was a beautiful young lady with a kind heart. She never met a stranger and was willing to help anyone. Ashley was a passionate mother who Jae'dyn could come to with anything. Ashley is loved and will be missed by all who loved her.She was born...
Sharon Kaye Stephens
Jan 11, 2024
Sharon Kaye Stephens, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Sharon was a loving Wife, Mom, Mama Kaye Kaye, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved baking and cooking and will always be remembered for her fudge. She was always checking on her family and neighbors. Her favorite day was mother and daughter day. Sharon will truly...
Ida Mae Jones
Jan 11, 2024
Ida Mae Jones, 92, passed away on January 11, 2024. One of Ida's greatest loves was taking care of children. Ida never met a stranger and always had a smile for everyone. She was always there for others to help in times of need. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Jones; daughter, Sherri Velazquez; sons, Michael Jones...
Sally Lee Robinson Brady
Jan 11, 2024
Sally Lee Robinson Brady, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024. She was born on August 30, 1938 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late Lee Harlan and Cecyl Belle Robinson. Sally was a graduate of Centre College in Danville, Kentucky with a B.S. in Chemistry and, later in life, graduated from Bellarmine University with a B.S....
Elizabeth Lawfer
Jan 11, 2024
Elizabeth "Janie" Lawfer, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was born on July 18, 1953 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Joseph and Katherine (Mumaw) Nally. Janie worked in the commercial lines insurance company for many years. She had a passion for volunteering with her husband Joe. Janie is survived by her loving husband...
Augustin D. Koudatsi
Jan 10, 2024
Augustin D. Koudatsi, 25, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was Thee BluePrint. He was born on September 8, 1998 in Ghana, West Africa to Edmond and Vivian (Avorkpo) Koudatsi. He is preceded in death by his Father, Edmond T. Koudatsi.Augustin is survived by his loving family, Mother, Vivian E. Koudatsi, Sister, Erica (Edmond) Koudatsi,...
Mary Jean Voss
Jan 10, 2024
Mary Jean Voss, 87, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away surrounded by her family on January 10, 2024. She was born on January 13, 1936 in Louisville to the late Bernard and Mary Kemper. Mary was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church and worked for Hallmark for 26 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J....
Larry Neal Miller
Jan 10, 2024
Larry Neal Miller, 85, of Henryville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was a proud United States Air Force veteran and had a lifelong career as a carpenter. Larry was meticulous by nature and enjoyed spending time out in the yard or relaxing in his "man cave." He was born on January 12, 1938 in La Grange,...
Gary Wendell Thompson
Jan 8, 2024
Gary W. Thompson, 72, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was born on April 28, 1951 in Evansville, Indiana to Richard and Doris (Rowland) Thompson. He is preceded in death by his Father, Richard B. Thompson and Mother, Doris R. Thompson.Gary was and avid outdoorsman who loved hunting deer and especially turkey. He proudly served...
Sherwood Dayton Mccormick, Jr.
Jan 8, 2024
Sherwood "Woody" Dayton McCormick, Jr., 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024. Woody was a loving and devoted husband, father, and Pap. He was an avid reader and a history buff. Woody never met a stranger and always found a connection with everyone he met. He was a lifelong train enthusiast and worked for the railroad...
Linda Marie White
Jan 8, 2024
Linda Marie White, 75, died on Monday the 8th day of January, 2024, at Jewish Hospital of Louisville. Born on the 26thday of April, 1948 in Ford City, Pennsylvania, to the late William John Fennell and Laura Mildred Fennell; she was preceded in death by her brother, James "Jim" Fennell.An avid reader, she enjoyed sewing, baking cookies, playing with her...
Douglas Lloyd Love
Jan 8, 2024
Douglas Lloyd Love, 37, of Milltown, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024. A beloved son, brother, uncle, and a friend to all. Douglas enjoyed fine cooking, gaming and building, taking care of animals, watching and discussing sports, traveling, playing games and spending time with family and going to the movies. He loved learning and was furthering his education...
David F. Johannides
Jan 8, 2024
David Francis Johannides, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was born on December 7, 1941 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Francis and Gertrude (Scherrer) Johannides. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Vickie Johannides and step-mother, Mildred Mae Johannides. David was a graduate of Albion College and the University of Michigan...
Nannie Belle Taylor
Jan 8, 2024
Nannie Belle Taylor, age 92 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away Monday, January 8, 2024. Nannie was born November 5, 1931 to the union of Matthew E. Taylor and Nannie M. Taylor in Lexington, Kentucky. At an early age she accepted Christ and became a long time member of the Shiloh Baptist Church in Lexington, before moving to Louisville in 1996...
Angela Kay Kopp
Jan 8, 2024
Angela Kay Kopp, 66, of Greenville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024. She was born on June 24, 1957 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Angela is survived by her loving daughters, Sara Briscoe and Laura Sims; grandchildren, Madyson Briscoe, Rylee Sims and Michael Sims; father, Stephen (Patty) Condra; siblings, Mark (Rose) Condra, Craig (Tammy) Condra, and Michele Condra; and...
Coach Hershel Jones
Jan 8, 2024
Coach Jerry Hershel Jones, 89, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, January 8, 2024. He played an instrumental role in the success of the University of Louisville Men's Basketball program, both on and off the sidelines, for over 28 years.Upon retirement, Coach Jones became involved with Coach Chad Gilbert and the Jeffersonville High School Girl's Basketball program,...
Bonita Points
Jan 8, 2024
Bonita Points, 102, of Middletown, Kentucky passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 22, 1921 in Gary, Indiana to the late Eli and Mary Russell. Bonita was an active member of First Baptist Church of Middletown for many years. She was an avid gardener and loved working in her yard. Bonita...
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