Obituaries
Rose Nelson
May 14, 2023
Evelyn Rose Nelson, 90, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. She was born on April 4, 1933 in Rineyville, Kentucky to the late William and Harriet (Brown) Witt. She is also preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Nelson, two sisters, Gladys and Clara, brother, C.B. and son-in-law, Charlie McCarty. Rose is survived by her...
Rochelle Elaine Brown
May 14, 2023
Rochelle Elaine Brown, age 58 passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. She was born on August 24, 1964 in Jeffersonville, IN to the late Betty Jean James. She and her twin brother, Dale Maurice James were the fourth and fifth of eight children. She was baptized at Indiana Avenue Baptist Church, where she found the Lord prior to her...
Margaret Paulette Harris-Curry
May 14, 2023
Margaret P. Harris-Curry, 58, of Louisville,was born on August 9, 1964 and departed on May 14, 2023. She was born in Athens, Alabama to the late John W. Harris, Sr. and mother, Gracie L. (Brown) Harris.Margaret believed and loved the Lord with her entire heart. She was baptized at a young age. She graduated high school from DuPont Manual. She...
Kenneth Edward Cooke
May 14, 2023
Kenneth Edward Cooke, 73, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. He retired from the United States Army with the rank of Sergeant First Class. Upon retirement, Ken began working for Securitas, where he made many good friends. Over the past few years, Ken developed a strong relationship with Jesus Christ. He enjoyed feeding hummingbirds, going...
Frank A. Gootee
May 14, 2023
Frank A. Gootee , 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was born on January 3, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky. Frank was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph C. Gootee, Jr. and Michael P. "Mickey" Gootee. Frank is survived his sister, Sandy Sutherland and his brother, Phil Gootee, as well as many other extended...
Richard Dewey Taylor
May 14, 2023
Richard Dewey Taylor, age 76 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was born on January 3, 1947 to the late Wilhelmina (Hellmann) Taylor and John T. Taylor. Richard graduated from Male High School where he played football. He was an outstanding volleyball player and an avid UK fan. Richard was loved by many and will...
Demontae Marshall
May 13, 2023
Demontae Marshall, 22, of Frankfort, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Demontae was a very loving and kind man. He will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. Demontae, I thank God for allowing you to be in my life. Thank you for choosing me to be your mother. -MomI love you, thank...
Paul William Mudd, Ii
May 13, 2023
Paul William Mudd, II, 63, of Taylorsville, Kentucky, passed away on May 13, 2023. He was born on September 20, 1959 to the late Paul William Mudd, Sr. and Lucille Lynch Mudd. Paul is also preceded in death by his brother, William "Wally" Mudd. Paul is survived by his wife of 23 years, Lisa Snider; daughters, Melissa Mudd Swanner and...
Patricia A. Collins
May 13, 2023
Patricia Annette Collins, age 85 of LaGrange, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023. She was born in Greenville, Kentucky on April 29, 1938 to the late Ruby and Esther Cook. She was a member of Southeast Christian Church LaGrange Campus. Patricia was retired from the Jefferson County Board of Education where she spent over 25 years as secretary...
Lloyd Eugene Dean
May 13, 2023
Lloyd E. Dean, 82, of Louisville, widow of Linda Mae Tracy Dean, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023. Born in Long Lane, Missouri on October 30, 1939, he was a son of the late Charles and Anna Dean. He was retired after a 22 year career in the FBI, where he held numerous investigative, management and executive positions. He served...
Stephen J. Blackwell Sr.
May 12, 2023
Stephen J. Blackwell Sr., 66, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023. Stephen was a 1975 graduate of Bishop David High School. He retired from Reynolds/LLFlex after 20-plus years of service. He was a devoted single father to his two sons and he always put family first. Upon retirement, he enjoyed going to University of Louisville sporting...
Dallas Grady Carter Sr.
May 12, 2023
Dallas Carter, 60, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023. He was born on July 29, 1962 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Robert and Verdia (Bryant) Carter. He is preceded in death by his parents.Dallas is survived by his loving wife, Darla Carter; son, Dallas G. (Catie) Carter, Jr.; daughter, Amanda Santiago; son, David Carter; step-daughter, Staci Holsapple;...
Judy Mae Morris
May 12, 2023
Judy Mae Morris, 74, of Fairdale, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023. Judy was a loving and devoted mom and Mamaw. She enjoyed spending time traveling and playing BINGO. Judy was a lifelong hairdresser and had a passion for her career. She will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of knowing her. She was born...
Deveral Marlow
May 12, 2023
DeVeral Marlow, 87, of Louisville, KY, passed away on May 12, 2023. She was faithful member of St. Paul Catholic Church and a member of the VFW 1181. DeVeral enjoyed traveling and going on cruises with her family. Her greatest joy was her children and grandchildren. DeVeral will be truly missed, but will forever live in our hearts. She was...
Estelle Louise Burdine- Dunkerson
May 11, 2023
Estelle Louise Burdine-Dunkerson, age 72 of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Estelle was born on Sunday, January 14, 1951 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was the oldest of three sisters. Estelle attended Male High School and earned an associates degree from the Kentucky College of Business where she graduated with honors. Upon completion of her studies she...
Michael Ray Harvey
May 11, 2023
Michael Ray "Mike" Harvey, 76, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Mike was an avid collector of all things nautical. He was known for his love of children and was a teacher for over 30 years, retiring from Grant Line Elementary School in 2009. Mike also worked with children while he served at Jeffersonville Township...
David L Townsend
May 11, 2023
David L. Townsend, 78, of Louisville, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. David graduated from Morehead State University and did graduate work at the University of Louisville. He served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1972, serving in Berlin, Germany. David was a member of Westport Road Baptist Church, where he was an active deacon. He also...
Rachel Darlene Hunter
May 10, 2023
Rachel Darlene Hunter, 67, passed away on May 10, 2023. She was a loving mother, sister and friend. She loved to have fun and laugh and loved life. She was very dedicated and loyal to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed.She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Judith Uhl; sisters, Priscella McKay and Debbie...
Tina Marie Willis
May 10, 2023
Tina Marie 'Gronnie' Willis, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky, was called home on May 10, 2023. She was the oldest daughter of the late William and Barbara Womack. She had several jobs throughout her life, but she worked at Dynacraft for 18 years and retired in 2016. She enjoyed her work, her co-workers and was a dedicated and hard-working employee. The...
Wilma Jane Pence
May 10, 2023
Wilma Jane (Goodman) Pence, 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.Wilma was born on December 1, 1940 in Warren, Ohio (Trumbull County). Wilma was a United States Air Force Veteran serving in the medical field during the Vietnam War. She was a faithful member of Woodland Baptist Church-Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, choir, kitchen committee, day care, and deacon....
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