Obituaries
Carl E. Breitenstein Jr.
Dec 16, 2023
Carl E. Breitenstein Jr. was born on June 10, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky. He went to live with Jesus for all eternity on December 16, 2023.Carl grew up getting into mischief with his cousins at his parent's vegetable farm on Durrett Lane. He attended Prestonia Elementary and graduated high school from Kentucky Military Institute (KMI) in Venice, Florida. KMI held...
James Leonard Pollock Jr.
Dec 16, 2023
James Leonard Pollock Jr. , 59, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023. He was born on March 1, 1964 in Louisville, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his father, James Leonard Pollock, Sr., mother, Carol Ann Hodge, his step dad , Larry Hazelwood , Sr., and his brother, Ralph D. Pollock.James is survived by his...
Russell Glenn Gadd
Dec 16, 2023
Russell Glenn Gadd, 91, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Russell was born in Wildie, Kentucky, to the late William Butler Gadd and Martha Catherine Gadd (nee Anglin). He rose from humble beginnings to be a kind and gentle soul, a man of strong Christian faith with unending patience, a father to many in need,...
Adeline May Myers
Dec 16, 2023
Adeline May Myers, 81, of Louisville passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023. She retired from Jefferson County Public Schools where she worked for over 20 years. Adeline was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and Nana. She was a lover of all animals, enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandkids. Adeline had an appreciation for music with Elvis and...
Lawrence Anthony Jacobi
Dec 16, 2023
Lawrence Anthony Jacobi, 83, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away peacefully with family on Saturday, December 16, 2023. He was a 1958 graduate of Morgan Township High School and the owner of Jacobi Sodding Service. Lawrence was a longtime member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Cardinal Ritter Council #1221 in New Albany.He loved...
Sharon Rose Cardwell
Dec 15, 2023
Sharon Rose Cardwell, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023.She was born on December 6, 1944 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Richard and Thelma (Seibert) Campbell. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Dennis Campbell and Richard Campbell. Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Charles E. Cardwell; children, Sherry...
Eric Bruce Walker
Dec 15, 2023
Eric Bruce Walker, 63, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 15, 2023 at his home. He was born on September 23, 1960 in North Hollywood, California to William B. and Anna Walker. Eric had a long tenure with Aaper and Blaze Product in Shelbyville, Kentucky as the IT Specialist Manager of All Systems. He was most recently employed with...
Travis Joe Palmerton Payton
Dec 14, 2023
Travis Joe Palmerton Payton, 38, of Ekron, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Travis was a loving and devoted son, father, brother and uncle. He was the life of the party and always put a smile on everyone's face with his jokes. Travis enjoyed listening to music, working on his car, and working with his hands. He had...
Stanley James Richeson
Dec 14, 2023
Stanley James Richeson, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Stanley was a devoted Christian, loving the Lord and giving to excess, and loved spending time with his family. During their marriage Stanley and Janet were parents to over 300 foster children. Stanley never met a stranger and will truly be missed by anyone and everyone...
Kyle Thomas Hart
Dec 14, 2023
Kyle Thomas Hart, 38, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. He was born on November 9, 1985 in Louisville, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his great grandmother, Lillian J. Berry, maternal grandparents, Anna and Carlos Bloyd, paternal grandfather, James M. Hart, uncle, Steve Bloyd, and his aunt, Deborah Colburn.Kyle is survived by his loving...
Edna Mae Chadwick
Dec 14, 2023
Edna Mae Chadwick, 76, passed away on December 14, 2023. She retired from Quality Aluminum Windows and Doors. Edna was kind, nurturing and always had a place in her heart to help others in need. She always had an open door and the comforts of a home for those in need.She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and...
Diana Clem
Dec 14, 2023
Diana Clem, 74, of Goshen, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. She was born on August 8, 1949 in Dillsboro, Indiana to the late William Goodpaster and Rosemary (Kelly) Warford. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Lisa Ramey; brother, Mike Warford and step-father, Paul Warford. Diana was a cheerleader for Aurora High School and known...
Scott Thomas Sandifer
Dec 14, 2023
Scott Thomas Sandifer, 65, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. He had a career as an electrician and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Albany.He was born on October 17, 1958 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Charles and Nancy (Thompson) Sandifer. Along with his parents, Scott was preceded in death...
Bernice Minter Morrow
Dec 13, 2023
Born March 5, 1927 to Manuel and Louise Minter, in Cascilla Mississippi. She was the youngest of ten children, nine of whom preceded her in death. She departed this life on the afternoon of December 13, 2023 at 1:15 PM.She accepted Christ at an early age. Moved to Louisville, met and united in Holy Matrimony to Browder L. Morrow, who...
Brenda Ann Martin
Dec 13, 2023
Brenda Ann Martin, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Brenda was funny, tough minded, hard worker, protective, loving, stylish, smart, and resilient. She enjoyed yard sales, playing cards, thrift shopping, sewing, technology, gardening, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. She was born on June 6, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky to James Sullivan and Katie...
Rose Carmen Brewer
Dec 13, 2023
Rose Carmen (Lugo) Brewer, age 94, passed away on December 13, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Lewis. She is survived by her children, Vickie (Rick), Lois (Bill), Clayton (Sandy), and Larry (Pam); her grandchildren, Ricky, Raegan (Kevin), Saraya (Jonathan) and Jared (Brandy); her brother Isaac (Celia); Sister Sarah; and six great-grandchildren.Born in New...
Norma Morris Owens Rebik
Dec 13, 2023
Norma Morris Owens Rebik of Paducah, died on December 13, 2023 at Kentucky Masonic Homes in Louisville, at 98. She is survived by her children, Claudia Robertson (George) of Louisville, Celia Owens of Santa Fe, NM, and David Owens of Louisville, four grandchildren, Ben Robertson, Jason Robertson (Tracy), Cooper Robertson (Stephanie) and Lucy Freiburger, and six great grandchildren. She was...
Anna "Jean" O'Brien
Dec 13, 2023
Anna "Jean" O'Brien, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. She was born on April 23, 1943 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late John R. Bell and Ethel Mae Schaffer Bell. Jean worked at J-town Preschool for 10 years. She volunteered at Priscilla's Place, Jeffersontown Area Ministries, and Dare to Care in Jeffersontown. Jean is survived...
Katherine "Kathy" (Long) Bothwell
Dec 13, 2023
Katherine "Kathy" (Long) Bothwell, 96, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023 at Silvercrest in New Albany, Indiana. She was born in Highland Park, Michigan on November 15, 1927. Kathy moved to Louisville, Kentucky in 1957, where she raised her family and resided until moving to New Albany in 2014. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of...
Meghan Marie Wagner
Dec 12, 2023
Meghan was born in Louisville, Kentucky to Mary Lou Findlay and Richard Lee Wagner on December 5, 1985. Before she passed, Pastor Joshua Cook from Our Savior Lutheran Church baptized her and prayed with her. She passed away peacefully at home after a brave fight against cancer. Meghan graduated from Moore High School in 2004 and attended Jefferson Community College....
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