Obituaries

Allona (Harris) Young

Allona (Harris) Young

Jan 10, 2023

Allona (Harris) Young, 87, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.She was born March 3, 1935, to parents Rev. Robert and Ollie Mae Harris in Fulton, Kentucky. She was the fourth of their eight children. Allona grew up on a farm with her parents and siblings and had many experiences such as milking cows and helping...

Mark Kimbler

Mark Kimbler

Jan 10, 2023

Mark Kimbler, 59, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. Mark was a creative man, who loved to draw. He used his talents as a draftsman for several years. Mark also loved Chinese food and action films. He also enjoyed spelunking and went often in his youth before enlisting in the Air Force.He was born on...

Carolyn Mae Norton

Carolyn Mae Norton

Jan 10, 2023

Carolyn Mae Norton, 55, of Stephensport, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. She was born on June 18, 1967 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Robert and Rebecca (Brown) Russell. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Norton, paternal grandmother, Lillian Mae Reesor, and maternal grandparents, Evelyn and Raymond Brown.Carolyn loved being...

Juanitta Jo Luttrell

Juanitta Jo Luttrell

Jan 9, 2023

Juanitta Jo Luttrell, 55, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. Juanitta was a very caring person and always put others needs before her own. She loved music of all genres and always had it playing throughout her home. She will always be remembered as the "Green Bean Queen" as she made them for every family gathering....

Arlone Soderstrom

Arlone Soderstrom

Jan 9, 2023

Lesta Arlone Soderstrom, passed away January 9th, 2023, at home in Louisville, Kentucky at the age of 99. Arlone was born in Madison, Kansas on August 18, 1923, the daughter of Ethel and Chester Garriott. She graduated from Emporia High School, in Emporia, Kansas. Arlone started as a Teletype operator for the Santa Fe Railroad after high school. She was...

Kingston Curry

Kingston Curry

Jan 8, 2023

Kingston Curry was born on December 26, 2021 to parents Aliyah Johnson and Lorenzo Curry, both of Louisville, KY. Kingston was such a sweet baby; always smiling, always laughing and full of love. One of the greatest loves in his life was his brother Major. The two were inseparable and enjoyed spending quality time together; playing, wrestling and watching videos.Kingston...

Daniel Shane Melcher

Daniel Shane Melcher

Jan 8, 2023

Daniel Shane Melcher, 28, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. He graduated from New Albany High School in 2012 and was a current employee at University of Louisville Hospital.He was born on May 10, 1994, in Jeffersonville to Carl and Carol (Ruth) Melcher. In addition to his parents, Daniel is survived by his grandmother, Pearl...

Christopher Lee Thompson

Christopher Lee Thompson

Jan 8, 2023

Christopher "Chris" Thompson, 35, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Christopher was a care free and unpredictable loving person who would do anything for anyone. He was the go to guy if you needed help or a really good fishing partner. He deeply loved his children and his dog Olaf. He was born on October 18,...

Justin Trevor Mercer

Justin Trevor Mercer

Jan 8, 2023

Justin Trevor Mercer, of Louisville, KY, thirty-three years in this life, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Justin was born August 2, 1989, the son of Jeffery Mercer and Bobbie Jean (Mercer) Browning, in Louisville, KY. Justin developed a love for music at an early age and began taking private piano lessons from Daniel Light at the age of...

Ronnie Holbert

Ronnie Holbert

Jan 8, 2023

Ronnie Holbert , 81, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Ronnie enjoyed and was an avid University of Kentucky and NASCAR fan. He loved his dogs "Leo" and "Henny". Ronnie was a quiet but hard working individual. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.He was born on November 29, 1941 in Louisville,...

Mary Jane Atkins

Mary Jane Atkins

Jan 8, 2023

Mary Jane (Wiseman) Atkins, 86, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023.She was born on October 25, 1936 in New Albany, Indiana to the late James Wiseman and Mary Stewart Wiseman. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Sandy Harshfield; siblings, James Wiseman, Patricia LaDuke and Donnie Wiseman.Mary is survived by her...

Charles Leonard "Sonny" Sampson

Charles Leonard "Sonny" Sampson

Jan 8, 2023

Charles Leonard "Sonny" Sampson, 80, of Elizabeth, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at his home. He was a member of Emmaus Road Church and had been involved with Freed From Within, having served as an original board member. Sonny loved being involved in REC Ministries and had also served as a lay leader for the United...

Robert Earl Gripp

Robert Earl Gripp

Jan 6, 2023

Robert Earl Gripp, 64, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023. Robert was a loving and devoted husband, father, and Pa. He was the love of Donna's life and her best friend. Robert had a strong work ethic and took pride in raising his family. He was a loving brother and loved being an uncle. Robert will...

Doris M. Hickerson

Doris M. Hickerson

Jan 6, 2023

Doris M. (Shelton) Hickerson, 87, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for several years and was an avid Bingo player. Most importantly, she was a dedicated mother.She was born on April 19, 1935, in Hart County, Kentucky, to the late James Shelton and Beulah Druen...

Billy Joe Petty

Billy Joe Petty

Jan 5, 2023

Billy Joe Petty, 62, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. He was born on March 17, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Baz Petty and Caroline (Davis) Jones. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, David Petty and Nolan Petty.Billy Joe was a hard working family man; you never saw...

Gerald Don Pruitt

Gerald Don Pruitt

Jan 5, 2023

Gerald Don Pruitt, 81, of Louisville, KY gained his wings and began his new life in the promised land on Thursday, January 5, 2023. He was born on September 8, 1941 to the late Curtis & Helen Pruitt. He was a carpenter by trade and loved to build any and everything. He was a member of Lyndon Independent Baptist Church....

Kathleen Martin Hodge

Kathleen Martin Hodge

Jan 4, 2023

Kathleen Martin Hodge, 97, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. She was born on November 6, 1925 in Bullitt County, Kentucky to the late Elam and Rose (Horshfield) Martin. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Hodge, sons, Jr. Smith, Kenny Smith and Charles Hodge, grandchildren, Derrick Sego, Ricky Johnson...

Sherry Lynn Perdue

Sherry Lynn Perdue

Jan 4, 2023

Sherry Lynn Perdue, 60, of Louisville, KY, passed away on January 4, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was an employee of Tech Styles Fashion Group where she loved working very much and made many life-long friends. Sherry was an avid reader; who could easily find herself lost in a book. She enjoyed watching documentaries, binge worthy TV series...

Sylvia Giovanna Valkovich Shauck

Sylvia Giovanna Valkovich Shauck

Jan 3, 2023

On January 3, 2023, we lost a most unique and beautiful soul. Sylvia Giovanna Valkovich Shauck passed away in Durham, NC, following a stroke she suffered while on a holiday trip. After fleeing her native, war-torn Europe at age 24 to make a new life in the US, Sylvia married and had 2 daughters. She eventually relocated to the Washington,...

Timothy Jason Blake

Timothy Jason Blake

Jan 3, 2023

Timothy Jason "TJ" Blake, 49, passed away on January 3, 2023. He was a hard worker, had an artistic eye, a talent for making things and loved music. TJ had a heart of gold and would help anyone in need and he would literally give the shirt off his back. He loved and cherished his family deeply. TJ will be...

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