Obituaries
Iva R. Wonder
Oct 14, 2023
Iva R. Wonder, 85, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. She was born on March 11, 1938 in Buckhorn, Kentucky to Robert and Carolee (Sandlin) Stamper. She is preceded in death by her parents and infant brother, Ron.Iva is survived by son, Michael D. Wonder; son, Ronald L. Wonder; daughter, Susan J. Wonder; sister, Janet (Peter)...
Tommy Lee Morris
Oct 14, 2023
Tommy Lee Morris, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Tommy was a loving husband, father, papaw, brother, uncle, and friend. He was charming, outgoing, eccentric, and a jokester. He's a poker enthusiast and an avid yardsaler. He was a well loved family man who will truly be missed. He was born on May 3, 1947...
Bryan Allen Conn
Oct 14, 2023
Bryan Allen Conn, 37, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Bryan was loving, caring, and kind. He was a selfless man and would help anyone in need. Bryan left this world as a hero by saving lives through organ donation. He was an avid UofL Cardinal fan and enjoyed making memories with family and friends. Bryan...
Ed Wissman, Jr.
Oct 14, 2023
Ed Wissman, Jr. 68, passed away on October 14, 2023. The greatest love of his life, was his darling sweetheart, Bessie. He was a talented and gifted artist; who loved sharing it with others. Ed was generous to a fault and he loved being a kid with his nieces and nephews. He was an exquisite cook for his family and...
Marsha Kay (Danner) Flick
Oct 13, 2023
Marsha Kay (Danner) Flick, 53, a loving wife, mom, Mimi, daughter and sister, of Greenville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Floyds Knobs and had served as the director for over 20 years at Kids of the Kingdom Preschool. Marsha was passionate about her career in working with...
Haywood William Baker
Oct 13, 2023
Haywood "Sonny' Baker was born Haywood Massey, June 14, 1956, the only son to the union of Mary Belle and Haywood Massey.He was adopted by his aunt and uncle, Carrie Belle and Joseph Baker, who changed his name to Haywood William Baker. Sonny grew up in the Lincoln Park area of Clarksville, Indiana and graduated from Jeffersonville High School. He...
Gregory Whitaker
Oct 13, 2023
Gregory Whitaker, 70, of Taylorsville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023. Greg retired from P & L Railroad after 20 plus years. In his free time he enjoyed being outdoors; camping, fishing, going to the lake and working on cars. He was born on October 1, 1953 in Jeffersonville, Indiana to the late Mack and Marie (Richie) Whitaker....
Cory Lincoln Bates
Oct 13, 2023
Cory Lincoln Bates, 40, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023. He was born on July 3, 1983 in Louisville, Kentucky to Joseph E. Combs, Jr. and Shasta (Bates) Mooney . He is preceded in death by his father, and grandparents, Raymond and Bobbie Hartlage.Cory will always be remembered for his sweet smile and tender personality. He...
Mary Martha Welsh
Oct 13, 2023
Mary Martha "Marty" Welsh, age 85 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023. Marty was born on January 14, 1938 to the late Arnold C. and Florence M. Smeltz Stokes. She was a retired executive secretary for American Standard and was a member of Middletown Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Welsh.Visitation...
Helen Faye (Mathis) Schroeder
Oct 12, 2023
Helen Faye (Mathis) Schroeder, 77, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. Helen loved her husband, family and dogs, Gigi and Molly. She was also an avid fan of Elvis Presley and Ricky Van Shelton. She was born on December 3, 1945 in New Albany, Indiana to Clarence...
James Roger Bowman
Oct 12, 2023
James Roger Bowman, age 69 of Louisville, KY passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023. James Roger Bowman, 69, of Louisville, passed away October 12, 2023. He was an Army Veteran that enjoyed motorcycles, football, and listening to classic rock while appreciating the simple joys of life. He was born on April 9, 1954, to parents James Sheridan Bowman and Marie...
Michael Glen Pearce
Oct 12, 2023
Michael Glen Pearce, 54, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023. Born March 31, 1969, to Glen and Barabara (Conrad) Pearce, he is preceded in death by his father, Glen Pearce, and his brother, Brian Monk.Mike is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sasha Pearce; two sons, Tyler Pearce and Ben Pearce; two daughters, Kenzie Pearce and...
Viola Jean Parrish
Oct 12, 2023
Viola Jean Parrish, 69, passed away on October 12, 2023. She was a social butterfly that never met a stranger. Viola's family meant the world to her. She was Elvis Presley's biggest fan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Jenny Flack; brothers, Bobby, Tommy, Billy and Martel Flack; nephews, Bruce and Keith Fowler and her life...
Carolyn Cavins
Oct 12, 2023
Carolyn Cavins, 86, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. She was a proud member of the Red Hat Society New Albany Chapter. Carolyn enjoyed bowling, quilting, cards, dominoes, bunco, and most importantly spending time with her family.She was born on February 17, 1937, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Leo and Alice (App) Wrighthouse. In addition...
Bethel Wade Jones
Oct 11, 2023
Bethel Wade Jones passed away in his home on October 10 at the age 73. He was a proud father of six, an Army veteran, and a member of St. Stephen Baptist Church. Bethel enjoyed playing chess, cooking, listening to music, and dressing sharp.Bethel was born to William H. Jones and Ruth (Hines) Jones on January 31, 1950 in Louisville,...
Shirley A. Goatley
Oct 11, 2023
Shirley A. Goatley, 73, passed away on October 11, 2023. She worked for the state for 34 years before retiring. Shirley was a devoted Jehovah Witness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert And Jenner Marshall, Sr. and her brothers, Tony Marshall and Bruce Johnson.Shirley leaves to cherish her memories, LaNette Marshall, Tiffany Goatley, Lorenzo (LaTonya) Goatley and...
Eugene Edward Goedeker
Oct 11, 2023
Eugene "Gene" Edward Goedeker, 81, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. He was retired from International Harvester and was a long-time member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church. He was an avid horseback rider and fisherman. He was born on April 16, 1942 in Henryville, Indiana to Edward and Loretta (Kelmel) Goedeker. In...
Destiny Brooke Dyer
Oct 11, 2023
Destiny Brooke Dyer, 33, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away surrounded by her friends and family on October 11, 2023. She was born on June 24, 1990 in Louisville. Destiny was a devoted mother and passionate about her friends and family. She was a branch manger for PNC Bank, where she worked for almost 10 years. In her free time she...
Timothy Wayne Thorpe
Oct 10, 2023
Timothy Wayne Thorpe, 63, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He was born on May 10, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Harry Anthony Thorpe Sr. and Betty (Puckett) Bodemann. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Roger D. Thorpe.Timmy is survived by his loving family, children, Jason Thorpe, Barbara...
Stephen Allan Blair
Oct 10, 2023
Stephen Allan Blair, 72, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He was born on November 9, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Raymond "Ray" and Jane (Sandmeyer) Blair. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jan Blair, brother, Richard Blair, and his cousins, Sandra Batts and Janet Davis.Steve proudly...
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