Obituaries

Louise J. Allen

Louise J. Allen

Jan 17, 2024

Louise J. Allen, age 92 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Louise joined church at a very young age and was a dedicated member of St. Luke Missionary Baptist church, where she served her Lord and Savior for many years. She worked for Leggett and Platt for several years before retiring. Louise J. Allen was preceded...

Catherine Louise Knight

Catherine Louise Knight

Jan 17, 2024

Catherine Louise Knight, 89, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Catherine enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, and most importantly spending time with family. Over the past two years, her daughter's dog Gertie had become her favorite four legged companion. She was born on October 17, 1934 in Grantsburg, Indiana to Joseph and Jewell (Ford) Conklin. In...

Robert Royce Dreher

Robert Royce Dreher

Jan 17, 2024

Robert Royce "Bob" Dreher, 89, of Greenville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and member of American Legion Post 42. Bob retired after 38 years of service with Local Union 51 Heat and Frost Insulator. He was a former member of Graceland Baptist Church and a current member...

Georganna Shouse Mahaffey

Georganna Shouse Mahaffey

Jan 17, 2024

Georganna Shouse Mahaffey (age 74) passed away on January 17, 2024 after a long battle with ovarian cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Demaris Shouse of Danville, KY and a sister, Carol Jo Yancey of Texas, and her beloved husband of 42 years, Charles Kimber Mahaffey, II. She is survived by her two beautiful daughters,...

Sara Mae Burden

Sara Mae Burden

Jan 16, 2024

Sara Mae Burden, 42, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Sara was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife, and aunt. She enjoyed spending time caring for her family, her dogs, and her nieces and nephews. Sara's family meant the world to her. She will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of knowing...

Gloria Gillespie

Gloria Gillespie

Jan 16, 2024

Gloria Gillespie, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Gloria was retired after working for the state for over 30 years. Gloria was a loving care taker of her animals whom she adored. Gloria was full of humor and life and could always bring a smile to the room. Gloria will be dearly missed by those...

Alton Henry Dull Jr.

Alton Henry Dull Jr.

Jan 16, 2024

Alton Henry Dull Jr., 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Alton never met a stranger and was always ready to talk your ear off about anything. Alton was an avid softball player and fisherman. He knew a lot about everything, but especially hot peppers and gardening. After 32 years, in 2008, Alton retired from JCPS...

Barbara Ann Mueller

Barbara Ann Mueller

Jan 15, 2024

Barbara Mueller, 87, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024. Barbara was born on October 19, 1936 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Walter "Bob" and Gladys (Hopewell) Cummings. She is also preceded in death by grandson, Jason Daly. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 68 1/2 years, Theodore "Gene" Eugene Mueller, children, Robert "Robbie"...

Tracy Lynn Harris

Tracy Lynn Harris

Jan 15, 2024

Tracy Lynn Harris, age 67 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024. Tracy was born on June 10, 1956, in Washington DC, to Joan Wheat Claiborne and Milton Allen Jr. She was called home to glory on January 15, 2024. She was a dedicated employee of Louisville Metro Government, for 27 years, where she retired in 2016....

Carol E. Sweet

Carol E. Sweet

Jan 15, 2024

Carol E. Sweet, 78, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024. Carol was a proud member of the First Church of The Nazarene and VFW Post #1693. She loved the Lord, her family and her country. Carol enjoyed long car rides with scenic views, being the planner of the family, the Butler Bulldogs, good movies as long...

Pamela Rose (Metcalf) Coffey

Pamela Rose (Metcalf) Coffey

Jan 15, 2024

Pamela Rose (Metcalf) Coffey, 70, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024. She retired from both Robinson Nugent after 30 years and the Department of Child Services after 18 years. Pam had been an active member of Parkway Southern Baptist Church for over 50 years. She fully embraced the role of a pastor's wife for over 25...

Myra W. Smith

Myra W. Smith

Jan 14, 2024

Myra Wilhelmina Smith , 102, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Myra was a long time volunteer for South Louisville Ministries and Meals on Wheels. She was happiest when she was with family and would always ask when the next gathering was.She was born on November 12, 1921 in Louisville, Kentucky to Emil and Myra...

Perry Pulaski "Buster" Kellams

Perry Pulaski "Buster" Kellams

Jan 14, 2024

Perry Pulaski "Buster" Kellams, 80, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran and served for many years as a Christian missionary. Buster was a kindhearted and selfless man, always putting others before himself. He was born on October 2, 1943 to Delbert and Carolyn (Morton) Kellams. In addition to...

Barbara Diane Haight

Barbara Diane Haight

Jan 14, 2024

Barbara Diane Haight, 79, of Crestwood, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. She was born on January 21, 1944 in Bronx, New York to Louis and Evelyn (Borucinski) Penna. Barb was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, relative & friend. She's truly touched all our lives. No words can express our feelings of her sudden passing....

Mary M. (Stone) Siver

Mary M. (Stone) Siver

Jan 13, 2024

On Saturday, January 13, 2024, Mary M. (Stone) Siver, beloved mom and grandmother, passed away at age 83. Mary was born to Leon (Lee) J. Stone and Mary K. (Koehler) Stone on July 20, 1940. She attended school in Rochester, NY and graduated high school in 1958. She went on to take business courses and worked in banking until she...

Betty Dowell

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

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

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

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

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...

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