Obituaries
Will Engilman
Jul 16, 2023
William Darin Engilman, a compassionate and accomplished individual, passed away on July 16, 2023, at the age of 58 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on November 8, 1964, in La Mesa, California, Will led a life filled with adventure, service, and remarkable achievements.In his youth, Will enjoyed the idyllic beauty of southern California, spending his days picking fresh oranges...
Alice Mae (Dial) Pyles
Jul 15, 2023
Alice Mae (Dial) Pyles, 71, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023. She was a licensed optometrist and had managed many Monfreid Optical locations. Alice was an active member of Calvary Road Baptist Church. She loved running, hiking through the Smokies, and, most of all, caring for people.She was born on February 11, 1952, in Columbia,...
George William Grut
Jul 15, 2023
George William Grut, 72, of Lanesville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023. He was a United States Air Force veteran and retiree from Spectrum Cable. He was also a Scoutmaster in the Boy Scouts of America. George was a longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Pope John Paul II Council #1808, both...
Brett Alan Miller
Jul 15, 2023
Brett Alan Miller, 67, of Henryville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Brett was such a pure soul. He loved everyone unconditionally. Anyone who came in contact with him loved him and had a better life with him in it. He absolutely adored his wife, kids, and grandkids. Brett was a longtime member of Main Cross Baptist Church...
Barbara Jean Burgin
Jul 15, 2023
Burgin, Barbara Jean, 84, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023. Born November 18, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Clyde Travis and Evelyn Summers Travis.She retired from Kroger, where she worked for over 40 years.Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Paul E. Burgin, Jr.She leaves behind to cherish her memory...
William Arthur Leach
Jul 15, 2023
William Arthur "Billy" Leach, 54, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023. He was a 1987 graduate of Jeffersonville High School and served as a volunteer firefighter for over 25 years, having worked for McCulloch and Harrison Township Fire Departments. He was an avid golfer and was incredibly fond of his Basset Hounds, Belle, Samson, Chase, and...
Helen D. Simmons
Jul 14, 2023
Helen D. Simmons, 96, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023. Helen was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She was a member of the National Association of the Deaf and a member of the Louisville Deaf Seniors. Helen attended deaf school at St. Rita in Cincinnati, Ohio. She retired from Belknap Hardware after 16 years of service....
Keith E. Stinson
Jul 14, 2023
Keith E. Stinson, 69, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at his home. He retired from DuPont in Louisville after 32 years of service and went on to also retire from Manheim Auto Auction. Keith was a Christian by faith and attended First Assembly of God in New Albany.He was born on March 16, 1954, in...
Joseph Rodford Wright, Jr.
Jul 13, 2023
Joseph Rodford "Squeaky" Wright, Jr., was born on April 17, 1955, in Lebanon, Kentucky, to Joseph Wright, Sr., and Rosella (Newby) Payne. He departed this life on Thursday, July 13, 2023. He graduated from Male High School. He accepted Christ at an early age.He was known to many as "Apache." Joseph enjoyed playing pool and riding motorcycles and was an...
Anges "Marie" Barrett
Jul 13, 2023
Agnes "Marie" Barrett, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away surrounded by a host of loving family and friends on Thursday, July 13, 2023. Marie was a loving wife, mother, nana, sister, aunt and friend. She had a very kind heart and loving spirit. She was born and raised in Bardstown KY, she has many stories from growing up in Bardstown,...
Josephine "Jo" Breen Minks
Jul 13, 2023
Josephine "Jo" Breen Minks, 97, of Louisville passed away on July 13, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Pat Breen and Bill Minks. Jo is survived by her daughters, Patricia Hagedorn, Joanne Reynolds, and Barbara Colvin (Don); son, Michael (Annette); Breen, grandchildren, Douglas (Shannon) and Joseph (Laura) Hagedorn, ChrisAnn, Desmond (Amanda), and Dennis Ahern, Deborah Colvin, Carla...
Richard "Keith" Zahn
Jul 12, 2023
Richard "Keith" Zahn, 71, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Keith's greatest joy other than bass fishing and golf were his many loving Canine "kids". He retired from Kentucky Carpenters Local #64 after 32 years. He was born on March 9, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky to Thomas and Henrietta (Miller) Zahn. He is preceded in death...
Charles Edward Brooks
Jul 12, 2023
Charles Edward Brooks, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. He was born on September 26, 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Charles E. Brooks and Mable Gilliam. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Boby M. Brooks, Sr.Eddie is survived by his nephews, Bob Brooks (Leigh), Rocky Brooks (Debbie) sister-in-law, May Brooks,...
Gary Wheat
Jul 12, 2023
Gary Wheat, 73, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Gary was a kind and loving man, he loved playing with his grandchildren and riding his motorcycle. He was always there when you needed help and guided everyone through life's biggest obstacles. Gary always led by example and finished every project he ever started. He truly cared...
Kathy Louise Gregory
Jul 12, 2023
Kathy Louise Gregory, 58, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Kathy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She had a kind and warm personality. Kathy was a dedicated employee of Norton Kosair Children's Hospital and had a true passion for caring for her patients. She was a Christian by faith and had...
Paul Edward Steiner
Jul 12, 2023
Paul Edward Steiner, 77, of New Middletown, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. He was the former owner of Steinco and, after retirement, went to work for Best Western Hotel in Clarksville. Paul was an avid hunter and loved spending time outdoors. He was a lifelong member of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church.He was born on March 29,...
John W. Manion
Jul 12, 2023
John W. Manion, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. He was born on August 8, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late William and Pauline (Cox) Manion. John is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Freda G. Manion, daughters, Nicole Manion Hicks (Jeff), Jacqueline Manion Guetig (Keith), grandchildren, William and Samuel Hicks and...
Bobby Eugene Lowe
Jul 11, 2023
Bobby Eugene Lowe, 56, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Bobby was a loving and devoted husband, father, Papaw, and brother. He was loving, caring, respectful and had a work ethic that compared to no other. Bobby was always willing to lend a helping hand whenever it was needed. He enjoyed rock music, Bud Light Platinum,...
Vernon Young
Jul 11, 2023
Vernon Young, 86, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Vernon was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and Nanny. She had a passion for taking care of others, cooking, and helping anyone in need. Vernon will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of knowing and being cared for by her. She...
Donald L. Lynch
Jul 11, 2023
Donald L. Lynch, 73, of Crestwood, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. He was born on August 27, 1949 in Louisville to the late Arnold and Louise Franzell Lynch. Don was a 1967 graduate of Butler High School and a 1972 graduate of the University of Louisville with a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering. Don worked for 35 years...
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