Obituaries
Kamrynn Fey Vanmeter
Apr 6, 2023
Kamrynn Fey VanMeter, 1, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023. She was born on April 4, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky to Christopher VanMeter and Katelin Blaney. She is preceded in death by her uncle, Cameron Blaney; and grandfather, Joseph VanMeter.Kamrynn is survived by her loving family, mother, Katelin (Taylor Carrico) Blaney; father, Christopher VanMeter; sister, Autumn...
Harold George Sherlock
Apr 6, 2023
Harold George "Harry" Sherlock, 74, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023. He was a talented mechanic and enjoyed both cooking and watching football. Harry had also been an avid outdoorsman that liked to go hunting and fishing.He was born on January 11, 1949, in Bronx, New York, to Robert and Dorothy (Steinmann) Sherlock. In addition...
Gary C. Grooms
Apr 5, 2023
Gary C. Grooms, 81, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. He was born on May 18, 1941 in Waverly, Ohio to Gilbert and Dora Grooms. Gary retired from Sysco Food Services in Louisville and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a custom knife maker, and also enjoyed collecting firearms and coins. Gary...
Joann Miles Kessinger
Apr 5, 2023
Joann Kessinger, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Joann was a loving wife of 49 years and a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church for many years. When she wasn't spending time with her family she loved going to BINGO, listening to Elvis or cruising to the Bahamas. She...
John B. Tucker, Iii
Apr 5, 2023
John B. Tucker III, (84), died peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Born in 1939 to the late John "Jack" Tucker Jr. and Dana Tucker in St. Charles, Virginia. John grew up in Dublin, VA until moving with his family to eventually settle in Owensboro, KY for 28 years and then most recently in...
Lawrence "Larry" Link
Apr 4, 2023
Lawrence "Larry" Link , 73, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. He was born on November 19, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Lawrence Eugene and Mildred (Priddy) Link. He is also preceded in death by his brother Joe Link. Larry was an avid and excellent cook. He probably loved cooking more than he loved...
Kathryn Jean Strack
Apr 4, 2023
Kathryn Jean "Kay" Strack, age 78, of Louisville Kentucky, returned home on April 4, 2023. She was born in Gloversville, New York, on March 25, 1945. Kathryn is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Eleanor Bellinger; and brother, Donald Bellinger Jr. Kay will be dearly missed by her family. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband...
Emma Jean Cooper
Apr 4, 2023
Emma Cooper, 78, of Louisville, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was born on November 16, 1944 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Abram and Emma (Beeler) Mills. She is also preceded in death by her sister, JoAnn Allen and brothers, James Mills and John Mills. Emma is survived by her loving husband of 22 years, Johnnie...
Paul F. Derridinger
Apr 4, 2023
Paul F. Derridinger, 86, met Jesus in the early morning hours of April 4, 2023 at the Masonic Homes in Louisville, KY after a seven month battle with cancer. He was born January 12, 1937 in Paradise, PA, the third of five children born to Richard Leo Derridinger and Catherine Anne (Klein) Derridinger.Paul is survived by his bride of 64...
Renee Angelis Maddox Yore
Apr 4, 2023
Renee was born in General Hospital, Louisville, KY, born to her parents, Violet (Lendell, Sr. Deceased) Maddox. She accepted Jesus in her life at an early age being baptized in the Church of God. As the family grew she was a caring sister to her younger brothers, Lendell (Stacy) Maddox Jr., Kareem (Dontee) Maddox Sr., Jamaal Maddox Sr. (Deceased), and...
Debbie Jean Riley Klingsmith Dearborn
Apr 3, 2023
Debbie Jean (Riley) Klingsmith Dearborn, 51, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. Debbie was known for her love of her grandchildren and family. She also had a passion for the holidays, couponing, and the Sportsdrome Speedway.She was born on November 22, 1971, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to the late Bill Sr. and Shirley (Spann) Riley. In addition...
Sylvan Middleton Jr.
Apr 3, 2023
Sylvan Middleton Jr., 64, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. Junior was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was an avid Kentucky Derby fan, UK fan, and loved to fish. He would always be there to help a friend when they needed him. He served in the US Army with honor and...
Rita Ann Williams Parks
Apr 3, 2023
Rita Ann Williams Parks, age 68 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. Rita was a teacher's assistant at the Child Development Center at the Northeast YMCA. She was also a running mentor at Fleet Feet. She was born on July 31, 1954 to the late Bill and Shirley Williams. Rita is also preceded in death by...
Joseph Harvey
Apr 3, 2023
Joseph "Joe" Harvey, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. Joe was a loving and devoted father, husband, grandfather, and uncle. He was always willing to help anyone in need and had a heart of gold. Joe enjoyed listening to oldies, especially the Beatles. He will be deeply missed by everyone who had the honor of...
Tiffanie Nickole Fuller
Apr 3, 2023
Tiffanie Nickole Fuller, 44, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. Tiffanie was a loving and devoted mother, daughter, and sister. She was a genuine person that would help anyone in need and had a heart of gold. Tiffanie was a devoted employee at Heuser Hearing Institute. She enjoyed spending time listening to music, spending time with...
Dr. David Ragsdale
Apr 3, 2023
Dr. Stephen "Steve" David Ragsdale, age 72, passed from this life into eternal life on April 3rd in Louisville, Kentucky. Steve was a faithful follower of the Lord, a loving husband and father, a skilled chiropractor, and a member of Southeast Christian Church (Encouragers ABF) for over 35 years. He was characterized by gentleness, compassion, and warm affection.Steve was blessed...
Donald Paul Ritchey
Apr 2, 2023
Donnie Ritchey, 63, passed away on April 2, 2023. He loved going fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Ritchey and brothers, Jerry Ritchey, Mike Ritchey and Doug Ritchey.Donnie was survived by his son, Chad (Andrea) Hall; granddaughter, Sadie Hall; mother, Doris Ritchey; step-son, Jeff Hume; Jeff's mother,...
Sherry Lynn Hines
Apr 2, 2023
Sherry Lynn Hines, 51, of Louisville, passed away on Sunday April 2, 2023. Born on March 2, 1972, she was preceded in death by her parents, George Theodore "Teddy" Fisher and Ruby Shaw Dudgeon, as well as her stepfather Stephen Dudgeon. Sherry is survived by her husband, James Wayne Hines, her children Byron Fisher, Bethany Hittle, and Shawn Pollard, step-children...
Edna Frances Boedeker Bennett
Apr 2, 2023
Edna Frances Boedeker Bennett passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born August 19, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio, Miami Valley Hospital to Frances Schantz Boedeker and Harold William Boedeker. Edna graduated from Sinclair Junior College, Dayton, Ohio, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio and University of Dayton, Early Childhood Education degree. Edna was a...
Barbara Ruth Lewis
Apr 2, 2023
Barbara Ruth Lewis, 75, of Harned, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Barbara was a woman of great faith and a soul winner. She loved to write poems and was a great cook. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She also had a great sense of humor.She was born on June 19, 1947 in...
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