Obituaries
Homer C. Burford
Dec 29, 2023
Homer Clark Burford, 96, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023. He was born on May 30, 1927 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Rufus and Florence (Horton) Burford. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Joyce Burford, sisters, Mary Norton and Jane Shane and granddaughter, Julie Burford. Homer is survived by...
Sara Lynn Collins
Dec 28, 2023
Sara Lynn Collins (nee Brown) '83' of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was born on July 23rd, 1940 in Louisville, KY to her parents, the late Walter Brown and Catherine Bernardine Mahlmann.Sara Lynn is survived by her sons, Darrell Rayburn Collins and Damon Lee Collins; grandchildren, Benjamin and Alexander Collins; siblings, Joseph Walter Brown, III,...
Jerry Winburn, Sr.
Dec 28, 2023
Jerry Winburn, Sr., 73, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Jerry was a loving and devoted father, brother, and granddaddy. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Jerry had a one of a kind sense of humor and always put a smile on everyone's face. He enjoyed spending time metal detecting. He could fix...
Rebecca S. Pyron
Dec 28, 2023
Rebecca Sue Pyron , 66, of Prospect, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Rebecca was a very special person with a happy go lucky attitude in spite of her difficulties. She had a strong and determined soul which sustained her through life.She was born on September 3, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky to Vernon and Betty Weird. She is...
Larry Neal Cooper
Dec 28, 2023
Larry Neal Cooper, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023. He was born on August 3, 1948 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to the late Sam and Nell Ruth (Herrington ) Cooper . Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Wiseman Cooper. Larry graduated from Bowling Green High School, where he...
Kathleen Martin
Dec 28, 2023
Kathleen "Kathy" Martin, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was born on June 9, 1947 in Santa Barbara, California to the late William and Jeanette (Johnson) Blades. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Joanne Martin; brother, Gary Blades and sister, Barbara Santos. Kathy was a sweet, loving lady comprised of stellar...
Tina Marie Lightfoot
Dec 28, 2023
Tina Marie Lightfoot, 58, of Albany, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Tina was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed spending time on her Harley Street Glide. She enjoyed crafts and breeding Dobermans. Tina was a nurse and had a gift for taking care of others. Most importantly, Tina was a loving and devoted mother, daughter, and Mimi to...
Cole Adrio
Dec 28, 2023
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cole Franklin Adrio on December 28th, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky at the young age of 27. He was born on December 18th, 1996 in Louisville, Kentucky.Cole was an old soul who embraced conversation with everyone on any topic. He had an adventurous life pursuing his passions....
Daryl Thomas Bailey
Dec 27, 2023
Daryl Thomas Bailey, 65, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He was a talented, life-long carpenter with a love for music and enjoyed playing the guitar.He was born on July 23, 1958 in Louisville, Kentucky to Samuel and Lillie Bailey. In addition to his parents, Daryl was preceded in death by his brothers, Ronald, Michael, Lawrence...
Linda Denise Wise
Dec 27, 2023
Linda Denise Wise, 71, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. She was born on February 24, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Samuel and Helen (Quick) Quarles. She is also preceded in death by her step-children, Steven Michael Oliver Wise and Jerry Allen Wise; 3 brothers, Bob, Don, and...
Charles Wade Smith
Dec 27, 2023
Charles "Wade" Smith, 56, loving husband, father and papaw, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He retired from Jeffboat after 30 years of employment. Wade was a jack of all trades, always willing to lend a helping hand.He was born on May 30, 1967 in New Albany, Indiana. Wade was preceded in death by his parents,...
Donnie Wayne Jewell
Dec 27, 2023
Donnie Wayne Jewell, 84, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He retired after 22 years from ABF Freight in Louisville. Donnie had several interests that included horse racing, classic western movies, the Duke Blue Devils and playing slot machines. Whether out in the wild or domesticated, Donnie was also a huge animal lover. He was born...
James Glen Nacke
Dec 26, 2023
James "Jim" Glen Nacke, 81, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He was born on December 9, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky to Foley Nacke and Dorothy Winona Miller. He is preceded in death by son David Nacke (Susan).Jim is survived by his wife of 60 years, Judith Pierce Nacke and children, Misty Tyler Smith (Willard), Michael...
Darren E. Figg
Dec 26, 2023
Darren Figg, 33, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Darren was a kind hearted person who was willing to help anyone. He was an avid music lover and loved spending time with his family.He was born on April 15, 1990 in Louisville, Kentucky to Eddie and Patricia (Figg) Davis. He is preceded in death by his...
Edward Andrew Heil
Dec 26, 2023
Edward Andrew "Eddie" Heil, 39, an amazing husband, father and friend, of Laconia, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He was an employee at McCrite Milling in New Albany. He was a passionate about everything outdoors, including hunting, fishing, bow fishing, archery and golf. Eddie always said that "he was a jack of all trades, but master at...
Christopher James Harris
Dec 26, 2023
Christopher James Harris, 46, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Christopher was a loving and devoted son, brother, uncle and friend. He had a heart of gold and loved to put a smile on everyone's face with is sense of humor. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed racing RC cars. A gentle giant, he had...
Gary Walther
Dec 26, 2023
Gary Walther, 69, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Gary enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports, playing in the backyard with his grandchildren, IU Basketball and spending time with family and friends.He was born on March 19, 1954 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Paul Walther and Doris Brewer. In addition to his parents...
Morton Hodgson Perry, Jr.
Dec 25, 2023
Morton Hodgson Perry, Jr., 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Baptist Health Hospital following a recent decline in health. He was born October 9, 1941, in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from Shades Valley High School in 1960 and attended the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in...
Betty Louise Harper
Dec 25, 2023
Betty Louise Harper, 91, of LaGrange, Kentucky, entered her eternal rest with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, December 25, 2023. She was born on February 11, 1932 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Edward and Evelyn (Leonhardt) Stettenbenz. She spent the majority of her life in Jeffersonville, Indiana and Henryville, Indiana. Betty graduated from Henryville High School...
Vickie Lorraine Cline
Dec 24, 2023
Vickie passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her two daughters, sister and her grandchildren. She was a beautiful loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She taught everyone to always have faith, love and forgiveness in their hearts. Her beautiful smile will always be loved and remembered. Vickie will truly be missed, but will forever live in our hearts.We...
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