Obituaries
Joyce Sue Anderson
May 2, 2023
Joyce Sue Anderson, 81, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Joyce enjoyed crocheting and was known for her love of mashed potatoes. Joyce also played on bowling leagues with her family. She adored her beloved dog, Cleatus.Joyce was born on December 17, 1941, in Salem, Indiana, to Merle and Opal (Medlock) Pollock. In addition to...
Rita Joyce Forcht
May 1, 2023
R. Joyce Forcht, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. She was born on July 15, 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Charles and Pearl Stribling. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Allen Forcht.Joyce retired after 43 years of employment with the University of Louisville and Metropolitan College "UPS"....
Robert Leslie Vance
May 1, 2023
Robert L. "Sugarbear" Vance, 72, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. Bear spent his final days surrounded by family and close friends.He was born on June 28, 1950, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Charles and Emma (Wyatt) Vance. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Charles Vance, Jr.; sister, Patricia...
Bryan D. Parrino
May 1, 2023
Bryan D. Parrino, 50, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. Bryan was an outgoing person and never met a stranger. He was a very hard working and happy man and would smile no matter what. He loved everything about motorcycles especially Harley Davidson. He loved to dance and loved life to the fullest. Bryan will truly...
Teresa Main
May 1, 2023
Teresa Main, 49, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. Teresa was loving, caring, strong, and never met a stranger. She was a devoted to friend to everyone she encountered. Teresa was a true animal lover. She enjoyed listening to music, especially, the Foo Fighters. Most importantly, Teresa was a loving and devoted mother, daughter, wife and...
Tommy Wayne Hiltzman
May 1, 2023
Tommy Wayne Hiltzman, age 78, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2023. Tommy was born in Longview, Texas, to the late Thomas and Grace (Fox) Hiltzman, the youngest of eight children. Tommy was a graduate of Pine Tree High School, an avid outdoorsman, an entrepreneur, a home builder, a private pilot, cooker of fantastic steaks and...
Shirley Kathryn White
May 1, 2023
Shirley Kathryn White, age 73 of Simpsonville, Kentucky was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 1, 2023. Shirley was born on January 29, 1950 to the late Clarence William "CW" White and Virginia Lee White (Henderson) in Louisville, KY. She loved the Lord. She is a member of Allen Chapel United Methodist Church. She attended Montclair...
Barbara Ann Wilson
May 1, 2023
Barbara Wilson, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on May 1, 2023. Barbara was born on October 21, 1937, in Springfield, Kentucky to the late Charles Orville Yocum and Dorothy Myrtle Jones Chester. She is also preceded in death by her siblings, Robert Yocum, Sharon O'Loughlin, Cleva Helm, and Leona McKenna. Barbara is survived by her son, Frank Anthony "Tony"...
David Scott Pearson
May 1, 2023
David Scott Pearson, 56, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. He was born on February 11, 1967 in New Albany, Indiana. Scott is survived by his son, David Pearson; mother, Alice Pearson; sister, Kimberly Pearson; nephews, John Garrett Curtsinger and Tyler Ray Curtsinger; uncle, James Pearson; and his friend and caregiver, Kristina Payton. He is...
Russell Gerard Baker
May 1, 2023
Russell Gerard "Jerry" Baker, 91, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 29, 2023. He was born on January 4, 1932, in New Albany, Indiana, to Russell Baker, Sr., and Catherine (Eckerle) Baker. He was in the first graduating class of Bellarmine College in 1954 and was the state collegiate golf champion in the state...
William T. Wilson
Apr 30, 2023
William T. Wilson age 86 of Louisville Kentucky born in Gallatin Tennessee passed away peacefully on April 30th 2023. He is survived by his two sons Timmy and Tony Wilson, his companion in life of 50 years Dona Faye Mills (and her children), two brothers Walter and Layne Wilson, many nieces and nephews and also his loving lap dog Daisy...
Edwina Faith "Wendy" (Potts) Sparks
Apr 30, 2023
Edwina Faith "Wendy" (Potts) Sparks, 79, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023. She was the glue that held her family together. Wendy not only held a nursing degree from Indiana University, but also an accounting degree from the University of Reno. Wendy, RN, CPA, was also a master scrap-booker. A recent born-again Christian, Wendy had many...
Edwin V. Bergstrom, Sr.
Apr 30, 2023
Edwin Verner Bergstrom, Sr, 98, of Fairdale, Kentucky passed away on Sunday morning, April 30, 2023. He was born in Wagner, Minnesota on November 29, 1924 to the late Charles and Gerda (Anderson) Bergstrom. Ed grew up in Minnesota before meeting the love of his life while stationed at Fort Knox. Once discharged from the Army, he moved to Louisville....
Gloria Rosalind Fayson
Apr 30, 2023
FAYSON, Gloria Rosalind, 80, of Louisville, passed away April 30, 2023. Born in Queens, NY on December 5, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur and Marguerite Smith. She moved to Long Island when she was six years old, and also lived in Virginia, and moved to Louisville after the passing of her husband, Donald. She was a...
Sharon Gail Neal
Apr 29, 2023
Sharon Neal, age 66 of Louisville, Kentucky, received her angel wings on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Sharon was born in Beaumont, Texas, on February 12, 1957, to the late Geraldine Nixon and Edward Moore. She proudly served in the United States Navy; upon completing her service, she went to Norfolk State University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in...
Don Ferriell
Apr 29, 2023
Don Ferriell, 71, of Louisville, KY, passed away on April 29, 2023. He was a graduate of Bishop David High School. Don followed in his father's footsteps as a GE employee, working as a maintenance technician known as "Ace". He loved watching UofL sports, was an avid Beatles fan and enjoyed watching Star Trek. Don could often catch you off...
Wilma B. Mahan
Apr 29, 2023
Wilma B. Mahan, 72, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Wilma attended both Louisville and Eminence Grade Schools and went on to attend both University of Louisville and Jefferson Vocational Technical School. These are her favorite memories spending Saturday nights with her daddy and brother (Claude) at night laying beside her dad and him telling them...
Evangel Alex Ward
Apr 29, 2023
Evangel Alex "Angel" Ward, 30, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Evangel's family meant everything to him. He was an avid gamer with a love for horror movies and geography. He was quite and shy but he loved life to the fullest. Evangel will truly be missed by anyone and everyone who had the honor of...
David Allen Stallings
Apr 29, 2023
David Allen Stallings, Sr., age 64, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. He was born to Joseph W. Stallings and Mary Lorene Stallings on October 4, 1958 in Owensboro, Kentucky. David moved around the country several times and eventually settled in Idaho for over 30 years. He then returned to Louisville in 2004. He obtained his associates degree in...
Debbie Genovese
Apr 28, 2023
Debbie Genovese, 74, of Louisville, KY, passed away on April 28, 2023. She was a proud 1967 gradate of DuPont Manuel High School. Debbie's passion was fostering kittens for Louisville Animal Metro Services for over 10 years. As her foster coordinator said, Debbie fostered and saved 100's of kittens that would not have ever had a chance, such as ringworm...
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