Obituaries
Arden Christian Frost
Feb 24, 2023
Arden Christian Frost, 53, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. Arden was full of life and he always spoke his mind. If you throw shade at him he was always ready to throw it back. He always dressed well and smelled good, make you turn your head twice. He was very funny and made friends everywhere...
Thomas Joseph Simpson
Feb 24, 2023
Thomas Joseph Simpson, age 73 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at his home. He was born April 16, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Roland and Mary Catherine Simpson. He was raised as a good Catholic and attended St. Columba School. He graduated from Flaget High School in 1967. He attended the University of Kentucky...
Amy C. (Marsh) Douglas
Feb 24, 2023
Amy C. (Marsh) Douglas, 87, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. She was a longtime member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, where she actively volunteered for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Amy enjoyed listening to music, reading, and working crossword puzzles. She liked making rosaries and jewelry and knitting.She was born on January...
Gloria Smith
Feb 23, 2023
Gloria Smith, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. She was born on July 28, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Walker) Harris. Gloria is survived by her loving husband, Thomas H. Smith, Sr., sons, James Smith, Sr. (Lisa), Thomas H. Smith, Jr. (Missy), Kelly Smith (Melody), John Wesley Smith, six grandchildren...
Tracy Allison Hays
Feb 23, 2023
Tracy Allison Hays, 43, passed away on February 23. 2023. She was a life member of AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary, Post #61 and held numerous offices at local, state and past NEC levels. Tracy began playing the trumpet in marching band for Seneca High School and continued in service playing TAPS for Veterans memorial services. She was a registered Polysomnographic Technologist...
Kathy Powell
Feb 23, 2023
Kathy Powell passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22nd. She has rejoined her mother, Mary Dusel; and her son, Brian Hardin. She will be missed and well remembered by her husband Dr. Rocco Patella, her youngest son Brent Hardin, and all of her grandchildren: Hailey, Brooke, Brady, John Thomas, Micah, Hannah, Will, and Noah, as well as all of her...
Linda Diane Jones
Feb 23, 2023
Linda Diane Jones, 71, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023.She was born on March 14, 1951 in Louisville, Kentucky to Charles and Constance (Cowan) Jones. She is preceded in death by her Father, Charles Jones, Jr. and Mother, Constance Delores Jackson.Linda is survived by her loving family, Sister, Angela (Papa Samba) Diop, Brother, William W. Jones,...
Ruby Grubbs
Feb 23, 2023
Ruby Grubbs, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on February 23, 2023. She was born on March 25, 1937 in Grayson County, KY to the late Charlie Kessinger and Lora Carter. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Grubbs; her siblings, Ted Kessinger, Donna Evanoff , and Terry Carter. Ruby is survived by her sons, Bennie Grubbs...
William Barry Hunt Jr.
Feb 23, 2023
William Barry Hunt, Jr., of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2023, at the age of 47.Barry is survived by his devoted wife, Ashley Hunt; his treasured children, Austin and his wife Brooke Hunt and Meghan Hunt; as well as his loving parents, William Barry Hunt, Sr., and Peggy (Fletcher) Hinkle; his cherished siblings, Daniel Hunt, Tasha (Hunt)...
Billie Carpenter
Feb 23, 2023
Billie Carpenter, 80 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on February 23, 2023. She was born on May 20, 1942 in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Bausley Clayton and Delsie Mae Goode. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John William "Bill" Carpenter; brother, J.R. Goode, and sister, Joanne Pitcock. Billie is survived by her sons,...
Morris Shelby Hall
Feb 22, 2023
Morris S. Hall, 59, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Morris was born March 21, 1963, to Charles Edward Hall and Nannie Sue Hall. He was a graduate of Fairdale High School. He found God at a young age and attended First Virginia Avenue Baptist Church. Morris, better known as "Moose" to close friends, was joyous to be around....
Jerry E. Herron, Sr.
Feb 22, 2023
Jerry E. Herron Sr., 79, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.He was born on September 2, 1943 in Louisville, Kentucky to Louis and Mary (Clemmons) Herron. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Louis M. Herron, Jr.Jerry held many jobs throughout his life, but retired in 2005 from Brown Forman (Bluegrass...
Richard "Ricky" Lewis
Feb 22, 2023
Richard "Ricky" Lewis, 71, of Shelbyville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He was born on December 15, 1951 in Shelbyville, Kentucky to the late George William and Margie Ray (Goodman) Lewis. He is also preceded in death by his siblings Jay Lewis, Curt Lewis, Betty Lewis, Ronnie Lewis and Bob Lewis. Ricky is survived by his loving...
Eartha B. Thomas
Feb 22, 2023
Eartha B. Thomas, 78, of Louisville, KY, passed away on February 22, 2023, after a long, courageous battle with vascular dementia. He was born on June 7, 1944, to Robert Thomas and Willie Ruth Thomas. He grew up in Louisville, KY, alongside his sisters Pauline Zurich, Jeanette Gill, and adopted sister Patsy Mitchell. Eartha was a faithful servant of Jehovah...
Mary K. (Faford) Hibbs
Feb 22, 2023
Mary K. (Faford) Hibbs, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. She was born on December 11, 1953 in Louisville, Kentucky to James and Mary (Bonn) Faford. She is preceded in death by her father, James Elliott Faford, husband, Carlos Hibbs, son-in-law, Kenneth Leon Stone; siblings, Michael Goff, David Goff, Joyce Goff, Martha Goff and Connie...
Robert Bratcher
Feb 21, 2023
Robert "Bobby" Bratcher, 60, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. He was born on June 7, 1962 in Louisville, Kentucky to Roscoe and Wilma (Carmickle) Bratcher. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, James Edward Bratcher and Joseph Lee Bratcher.Bobby worked for Martinrea Heavy Stamping, was a member of the Brick...
Shirley Marie Jones
Feb 21, 2023
Shirley Marie Jones, 93, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Her Catholic faith and service to the Church was always at the center of her life. She was a proud graduate of Presentation Academy in 1947. She enjoyed quilting, playing bunco, crocheting, and cutting grass with...
Brenda S. Husband
Feb 21, 2023
Brenda S. Husband, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Brenda was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will truly be missed by anyone and everyone who knew her.She was born on November 11, 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky to William and Margaret (Ward) Mattingly. She is preceded in death by her Father, William...
Alvin George Hawkins, Jr.
Feb 21, 2023
Alvin George "Sonny" Hawkins, Jr., 95, passed away on February 21, 2023. He was an Army veteran who proudly served his county. Sonny retired from the Naval Ordinance Station Louisville after 30 years. Spending time with his family meant the world to him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Hawkins; parents, Alvin and Elsie Hawkins, Sr.; sisters,...
Anita Davette Gibson
Feb 21, 2023
Anita Davette Gibson, 57, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. She was born on December 2, 1965 in Louisville, Kentucky. She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Kuhn Hill, sister, Teri, brother, Chuck, and her sister, Lynn. Anita devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She enjoyed singing, coloring, socializing; she was truly...
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