Obituaries
Terry Wesley Ross Jr.
Aug 3, 2023
Terry Wesley Ross Jr., 37, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023. He was employed with Mitchell Plastics. Terry enjoyed computer programming, playing pool, spending time with family and friends, and his trips with his dad to the Mexican restaurants. He was born on October 27, 1985 in New Albany, Indiana to Terry and Paula (Martin) Ross....
John W. Smith
Aug 3, 2023
John W. Smith, 85, passed away on August 3, 2023. He was a truck driver for over 34 years and a dedicated Mason for over 60 years. John loved watching and going to NASCAR races with his son Mark. He enjoyed playing guitar and singing country music; he never missed a word to "I've Been Everywhere" John liked fishing, boating,...
Mildred Louise Sadler
Aug 3, 2023
Mildred Louise Sadler, 67, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Mildred enjoyed hiking, taking photographs, and spending time with family and friends.She was born on May 12, 1956 in Star Mills, Kentucky to Bent and Martha (Hardin) Sadler. She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Juanita Flatt.Mildred is survived by her loving children,...
Lester Wayne Smith
Aug 3, 2023
Lester Wayne Smith, 63, of Clarksville, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 3, 2023. He was long-time faithful member of The Church of God in Elizabeth, Indiana.He was born on February 7, 1960 in New Albany, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his father, Walter Smith, Sr.; and his brother, David Lee Smith.Lester is survived...
Rachel Joyce Cave
Aug 2, 2023
Rachel Joyce Cave, 90, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. She was born on November 22, 1932 in Johnson City, Tennessee to the late Noah and Esta (Stout) Cole. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Ray Willis and her sister, Martha Sanders. Rachel was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...
Kenneth Byron Stiff
Aug 2, 2023
Kenneth Byron Stiff, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Ken was born on October 23, 1940, in Hardinsburg, Kentucky (Breckinridge County) to the late Cecil and Lillian (Chappell) Stiff. He is also preceded in death by his sister Anna Guynd Lyons and brothers, Cecil Elroy Stiff and Charles David Stiff.Ken graduated from Western Kentucky University...
Raymond "Pete" Striegel
Aug 1, 2023
Raymond "Pete" Striegel, 80, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Pete was a proud owner of Striegel Asphalt Company Incorporated. He enjoyed boating, traveling to Florida, and spending time with family and friends. He was born on July 21, 1943 in New Albany, Indiana to Raymond and Norma (Batliner) Striegel. He is preceded in death...
William Raymond Zehnder
Aug 1, 2023
William Raymond "Bill" Zehnder, 78, passed away on August 1, 2023. He was an Air Force veteran who proudly served his country. Bill was a member of Moose Lodge #5 and Fulltone Athletic Club. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, softball, bowling, darts, pool and cards. Bill had a loving and kind spirit and could always put a smile on your...
Richard Lee Dunn Sr.
Jul 31, 2023
Richard Lee Dunn Sr., 73, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. Richard was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will truly be missed by anyone and everyone who had the honor of knowing him. He was born on August 13, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to Gobal and Mable Kentchlo. He is preceded...
Martha Ann Lucas
Jul 31, 2023
Martha Ann Lucas, age 82 of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. First and foremost, Martha was a strong Christian and a woman of deep faith throughout her entire life. She served in a variety of ways in the church, as a Sunday school and VBS teacher, choir member, librarian, and junior worship leader. In her later...
L'Oreal Ann Edelen
Jul 31, 2023
L'Oreal "Lori" Ann Harvey Edelen, 49, of Borden, IN unexpectedly passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. Lori was born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 29, 1974. She spent many years working as an educator at the Louisville Zoo and then continued to do medical research for Sleep Testing Services and in her final days she began being a homemaker....
Norman Lester Kaegin
Jul 31, 2023
Norman Lester Kaegin , 94, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. He was born on July 30, 1929 in Jeffersontown , Kentucky to the late Henry and Emma (Wright) Kaegin. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Louise Kaegin, son, Daryl Kaegin, granddaughter, Melissa Wood and his siblings.Norman served our country...
Mary Ann Mcgee Shelburn
Jul 31, 2023
Mary Ann McGee Shelburn, age 74 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. Mary was born January 11, 1949 to the late Lawrence and Bessie McGee. We were lucky and blessed to have a loving special Angel for 74 years.Mary leaves behind a loving husband of 32 years, Richard James Shelburn, III; two caring daughters, Osonna Shepherd...
Glenna Lee Newby
Jul 31, 2023
Glenna Lee Newby , 75, of Henryville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. Glenna enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching tv, and spending time with family.She was born on March 4, 1948 in Hastings, Nebraska to Gerald and Anna (Scheirman) Bierly. She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Newby and parents.Glenna is survived by her loving sons, Gregory...
Linda K. Holloway
Jul 30, 2023
There is one more bright star in the sky tonight.It is with much heartbreak that we must announce the passing of our beloved Linda (Krelberg) Holloway at the age of 75 at her home of 43 years in Louisville, Kentucky. She was the most loving, selfless and inspirational wife, mother, Mimi, sister, daughter, friend, teacher and librarian. Heaven has gained...
Verlon Howard Robinson
Jul 29, 2023
Verlon Howard "Preach" Robinson, 73, passed away on July 29, 2023. He was an active member and deacon of Trinity Life Center for 25 years. Preach enjoyed finding good bargains, going to yard sales, auctions and flea markets. Preach loved riding his motorcycle through country roads. His grandchildren were his world and spending time with them meant everything to him....
Martha "Sue" Cheatwood
Jul 29, 2023
Martha Sue Cheatwood , 91, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, entered glory in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Sue was a loving wife, mom, Mimi, sister, aunt, friend, and most importantly a Christian. She loved the Lord with all of her heart and did not hesitate to share her faith with all who crossed her path. She had...
James Anderson Thompson, Sr.
Jul 29, 2023
James A. "Jimmy" Thompson, Sr., passed away on July 29, 2023. Jimmy was a loving and devoted husband, father, Papa, great Papa, son, brother, and uncle. He enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, fishing on Rough River Lake and Lake Cumberland, and drag racing his 1979 Ford Pinto, but most of all, he was a proud working man and...
Gregory Leonard Rhodes
Jul 28, 2023
Gregory Lenard Rhodes, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023. Gregory was a hard working individual, a family man through and through, and always the life of the party. He was the best yard man you could find, he loved to painting, basketball, and being outdoors fishing. He attended Pleasant View Baptist Church where he also...
T.J. Spencer
Jul 28, 2023
T.J. Spencer, 42, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023. He is preceded in death by his mother, Janice Spencer, his brother, Jesse Jones, Jr. and numerous aunts and uncles. T.J. is survived by his loving family, son, Camron Spencer, his step child, Cassidy Hulker and their mom, Angela Spencer, his brother, Jim Nolen, grandfather, Jefferson Sanders,...
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