Obituaries
Lavonne Kay (Burr) Cowherd
Oct 14, 2022
LaVonne Kay (Burr) Cowherd, 69, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022. She retired from the Census Bureau and was a member of St. John Divine Pure Gospel Church, where she served as a Deaconess.She was born on April 11, 1953, in Scottsburg, Indiana, to James Earl, Sr., and Anita (Wilkerson) Burr. In addition to her parents,...
Janet Sue (Wynn) Mcdaniel
Oct 14, 2022
Janet Sue (Wynn) McDaniel, 74, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022. She retired from Philip Morris USA in Louisville. Janet enjoyed gardening and planting flowers and was known for her amazing zucchini bread.She was born on November 6, 1947, in Seymour, Indiana, to the late William and Dottie (Callahan) Wynn. Janet is survived by her loving...
Sandra L. Caldwell
Oct 14, 2022
Sandra Laverne Caldwell, 67, of New Albany, Indiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 14, 2022.Sandra was born on August 6, 1955, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late William and Edna (Guest) Briscoe. Sandra loved her family and friends. She adored her two sons, Maurice and Bernard.Sandra attended Booker T. Washington Elementary School, Jackson Junior...
Dora Denny Fritts
Oct 14, 2022
Dora Denny Fritts, 100, of Topeka, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022.She was born March 22, 1922, in Harveyville, Kansas, the daughter of Clifford and Blanche (Kopp) Denny. She graduated from Harveyville Rural High School. Dora was a secretary for the City of Topeka Building Inspection Department for eight years. She attended Highland Park United Methodist Church. She was very...
Gary Dewayne Bennett
Oct 14, 2022
Gary Dewayne Bennett, 21, passed away on October 14, 2022. His favorite color was red and he loved balloons and stuffed toys. He loved his cat, Mambo and Gary could always put a smile on your heart. He will be truly missed and will forever live in our hearts. He was preceded in death by his brother, Brandon Deknikker; grandmother,...
Mary H Cook
Oct 14, 2022
Mary H. Cook, age 78 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022. She was a member of John Knox Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir and regularly attended Bible study and Sunday school. She retired from Jefferson County Public Schools, having worked as an Instructional Assistant at St. Matthews, Greathouse and Chenoweth Elementary Schools. She was a...
Edith Ladonna Anson
Oct 14, 2022
Edith LaDonna Anson, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on October 14, 2022. She was born to the late John Gortney and Ruby Jones on May 15, 1943 and was raised alongside one sister.Edith graduated from Eastern High School. She was an interior decorator and worked as an independent consultant, helping many homeowners in Kentucky and North Carolina. She taught...
Pedro Cano
Oct 13, 2022
Pedro Cano, age 42 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022.Visitation will be 12 to 2pm on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, Southwest Louisville Chapel, 10304 Dixie Highway, Louisville, Kentucky 40272, with a celebration of Pedro's life to follow at 2pm. To leave a special message for the family, please use the "Share...
Joanne (Magness) Heuser
Oct 13, 2022
JoAnne (Magness) Heuser, 85, of New Albany, Indiana, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 13, 2022. She was born on July 23, 1937, in New Albany to Albert and Mary (Morrison) Magness. JoAnne married Leon Heuser on January 1, 1956, and they were blessed with 63 years of marriage. She was a longtime member of Chapel...
Yolanda Evette Foreman
Oct 13, 2022
Yolanda Evette Foreman, age 55 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022. Yolanda "Londa" Evette Foreman was born on February 15.1967 to Catherine Foreman and Leroy Hayes. Londa graduated from Dupont Manual High School in 1985. She was employed by Jefferson County Public Schools. Londa was a member of Greater Bethel Temple Apostolic Church for over 40 years. She...
Kenyatta Ishia Spearman
Oct 12, 2022
Kenyatta Ishia Spearman, 47, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on October 12, 2022, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.She was born on November 1, 1974, to Lawrence Brown and Novella (McClain) Spearman in Orange, New Jersey.Kenyatta is survived by her loving wife, Kennitra Johnson; sons, Jason Mays, Nasean Roseberry, Troy Roseberry, Jr., and Elijah Johnson; daughter, Chanee Roseberry; mother, Novella...
John Earl Dukes
Oct 12, 2022
John Earl Dukes, 53, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. He was born on July 30, 1969 in Louisville , Kentucky to John and Josie (Gipson) Dukes. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lisa M. Dukes and brother, Anthony Watkins, father in-law, Nathaniel McKenzie, and his brother in-law, Nathaniel McKenzie Jr.Brother John Dukes dedicated...
Weldon Mitchell Mcclure
Oct 12, 2022
Weldon Mitchell McClure, 83, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. He retired from the United States Navy after 26 years of dedicated service.He was born on August 20, 1939, in Leavenworth, Indiana, to Elmer and Ida (Roberson) McClure. In addition to his parents, Weldon was preceded in death by ten siblings.Weldon is survived by his loving...
Charles Anthony Brown
Oct 12, 2022
Charles Anthony "Charlie" Brown, 67, passed away on October 12, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He loved going to Church Hill Downs and was a True Blue UK fan. He was preceded in death by his son, Lawrence Brown; brothers, Clifton (Buzzy) Brown, Jr, Joseph Brown, Danny Brown, Timmy Brown and Billy Brown and parents, Clifton and...
Arthur Dwight Casto
Oct 12, 2022
Arthur Dwight "Sock Man" Casto, 74, passed away on October 12, 2022. He owned Pride Hosiery in North Carolina and later moved to Louisville selling socks at various shows and flea markets in several states. Dwight was known as "Sock Man" to his many friends and customers. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing and watching western movies. He was...
George Thomas Hepp Sr.
Oct 12, 2022
George "Tommy" Thomas Hepp Sr., 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on October 12, 2022. He was born to the late Edward "Pete" & Viola Hepp on September 20, 1946.In his younger years, George worked in retail. He went on to work for Marshalls Auto Parts. In his later years, he enjoyed frequenting flea markets, collecting Coca Cola branded items,...
Cara Danielle Franko
Oct 11, 2022
Cara Danielle Franko, 32, of Radcliff, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. She was born on August 8, 1990 in Louisville, Kentucky to Robie Graham and Melinda (Dorton) Hodge. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Doris Graham, step dad, James Hodge and her uncle, Rodney Graham.Cara was a strong woman; diagnosed with Leukemia in March of...
Oscar Mauricio Martinez Jr.
Oct 11, 2022
Oscar Martinez, 17, of West Point, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Oscar was a loving son, brother, uncle, grandson, and friend. He enjoyed being outside camping, making fires, driving tractors, and most of all being with his family. He was born on August 17, 2005 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Oscar and Araceli (Domingues) Martinez Rocha. Oscar...
Terry M. O'Connor
Oct 11, 2022
Terry M. O'Connor, 87, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. He owned and operated with his wife, Janet, A Sonic Guard, Inc. in Louisville.He was born on March 12, 1935, in Anderson, Indiana, to John and Rita (Hamilton) O'Connor. In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his wife, Janet (Lewallen) O'Connor;...
Kenneth W. Wheat
Oct 11, 2022
Kenny is survived by wife Linda Wheat; stepchildren Robert McGuinness (Elizabeth), Shelley Duncan, Nikki Simpkins (Michael), Holly Dean (Tommy), Trisha Glendenning (Doug), Amanda Hansley; sisters Diana Hibbard (John) and EttaAnne PaQuita Rodriguez; brothers Terry Combs (Angelina), Dennis Wheat (Debra), Jose Rodriguez and Meikel Poore; 14 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and his dog Bailey.Preceded in death by...
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