Obituaries
Vernon Earl Potts
Sep 6, 2023
Vernon Earl Potts, 85, of Taylorsville, husband of Carol Potts, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023.Born April 21, 1938, he was a son of the late Gordon and Alice Briener Potts.He was a retired police officer with Jefferson County Police Department, where he served for 22 and ½ years, and was an Army Veteran.He was a member of the American...
Joseph Lee Barnett
Sep 6, 2023
Joseph Lee "Joe" Barnett, 89, of Shelbyville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He was the son of Shelby Barnett and Martha Martinie Barnett, who preceded him in death. Joe was a Veteran, serving in Army Security Agency in Tokyo, Japan. He was a graduate of Campbellsburg (KY) High School, Hanover College (Hanover, IN) and the University...
Alice Mae (Bowling) Woodruff
Sep 6, 2023
Alice Mae (Bowling) Woodruff, 88, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. She was a member of the Eastern Star and Atkins Chapel UMC in Floyds Knobs.She was born on July 7, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky to Paul and Lilly (Norman) Bowling. In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Charles...
Linda Carolyn Mccarty
Sep 5, 2023
Linda Carolyn Schooler McCarty, 69, peacefully went to be with her Lord on the evening of Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.A Louisville native, Linda is survived by her husband, John (Jack) S. McCarty, three children; Adam (Ashley); Amanda McCarty Stinson (Tommy) and Melissa McCarty Shaw (Robby). She is also survived by three grandchildren that she...
Kathy Ellen Williams
Sep 5, 2023
Kathy Ellen Williams, age 63, was born in Shelbyville, Kentucky on December 9,1959. She passed away in her home on September 5, 2023. Kathy loved many cats over the years, and nothing could sway her from cheering for the University of Louisville Cards. She also enjoyed attending her grandchildren's sporting activities and school events. Kathy loved her family endlessly and...
Sharon Lynn Bush
Sep 5, 2023
Sharon Lynn Bush, 68, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 after a battle with cancer, but she did not let the cancer slow her down. Sharon was a strong fighter that loved her family fiercely and was always up for a new adventure. Whether she was exploring nature, running after grandkids, hanging with the Bunco gals,...
Cassandra Jean (Corwin) Lemon
Sep 4, 2023
Cassandra Jean Lemon, also known by her maiden name Cassandra Jean Corwin, passed away on September 4, 2023, at the age of 52, in Louisville, Kentucky. Born on August 13, 1971, in Flint, Michigan, Cassandra was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend to many. She graduated from Swartz Creek High School where she also was a cheerleader. Cassandra...
Matthew Browning
Sep 4, 2023
My brother, Matt Browning, passed away this morning after struggling with some health issues the last two years. He was the closest in age to me and the brother I fought like cats and dogs with when we were kids. I guess that comes from us both having baby-of-the-family status...him as the youngest boy and me as the youngest child.Matt...
Phillip Wesley Radcliffe
Sep 4, 2023
Phillip Wesley Radcliffe, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. Phillip was a loving and caring person who always loved spending time with his wife. He was a Mason over 40 years and loved every minute of it. He always like being outside working in his yard. Phillip will truly be missed by all who had...
Greg Merz
Sep 4, 2023
Joseph Gregory "Greg" Merz, 61, of Louisville, Kentucky, left us too soon on Monday, September 4, 2023. He was born on November 10, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Charles Sr. and Anna (Hughes) Merz. He is preceded in death by his sister, Martha Merz, brother, Ralph Merz and niece, Mariana Jordan.Greg's many friends loved his great sense of...
Rochelle Marie Harbison
Sep 4, 2023
Rochelle Marie Harbison, 62, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. Rochelle was a kind and generous woman with a passion for serving others. Through her career and volunteer work, she poured her heart into the families and youth she served. She was a faithful member of Southeast Christian Church and a mentor with the Hope Collaborative....
Patricia Diane Lerner
Sep 4, 2023
Lerner, Patricia Diane, 86, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023.Born October 22, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Mills Burkett.She was a retired interior designer where she worked over 40 years, and a member of St. Francis In The Fields Episcopal Church.Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Barry Lerner...
Joyce Marie Smith
Sep 3, 2023
Joyce Marie Smith, age 71 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023. She was born on September 15, 1951 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Lester N. Smith, Sr. and Leola M. Hottell Smith. She graduated from Western High School and completed many courses at several universities in the area. She retired from the Veterans Administration Region...
James Herman Gibson
Sep 3, 2023
James Herman Gibson, 46, passed away on September 3, 2023. He was an over the road truck driver for over 22 years. James family meant the world to him and he loved the time he was able to spend with his grandson, James. He was an avid UK fan and bourbon connoisseur. James had a loving heart and was always...
John Bernard Rinas, Iii
Sep 3, 2023
John Bernard Rinas, III, 70, husband of Jackie Rinas, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023.Born March 30, 1953, he was a son of the late John Rinas, II. He was a retired bus driver for TARC here in Louisville for over 15 years. He was an avid collector of baseball cards, and enjoyed fishing. John was a lover of animals,...
Harry Douglas Kemp, Jr.
Sep 3, 2023
Harry Douglas Kemp, Jr., 70, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Doug was a talented man with many passions. He was a skilled oil painter who gifted his paintings to his loved ones. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and remodeling cars. Above all, Doug loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.He was...
Denise Elaine Harold Monyhan
Sep 3, 2023
Denise Elaine Harold Monyhan, 67, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023.She was born on July 5, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late William Harold, Jr. and Barbara (Mannen) Schmelz. Denise is survived by her daughters, Melissa Monyhan Miles and Amanda Monyhan; siblings, Bill (Sandy) Harold, Vickie (Joe) Deluna and Theresa Harold; step-father, Leroy Schmelz;...
Scott Obrian Goodman
Sep 3, 2023
Scott OBrian Goodman, 65, passed away on September 3, 2023. He was a Marine veteran who proudly served his country. Scott was a towing and wrecker driver who loved helping others. He liked spending time with his friends and enjoying life. He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Louise; father, Harold and Laverne Goodman.Scott leaves to cherish his...
John Franklin Burger
Sep 3, 2023
John Franklin Burger, 79, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on September 3, 2023. He graduated from New Albany High School in 1962. John would go on to work as a salesman for several companies, own or manage several small businesses, and become an accomplished auctioneer and appraiser. Later in his career, John worked as a...
Ann Christine Hanshaw
Sep 2, 2023
Ann Christine (Hays) Hanshaw, age 61, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on September 1, 2023. Ann was born in Independence, Missouri to Paul and Linda Hays on September 10, 1961. She graduated from Ambassador University in Pasadena, California and married Bryan Hanshaw on July 1, 1984. Ann was a devoted mother to her son, Jacob who was...
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