Obituaries

Arla June Smith Bray

Arla June Smith Bray

Jan 12, 2023

Arla June Smith Bray, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was born on January 9, 1943 in Morgantown, Kentucky. Arla worked for Standard Oil/Chevron and JCPS where she retired. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Middletown. During her life she found joy in playing the piano and singing in the choir...

Anthony Ray Kippes

Anthony Ray Kippes

Jan 12, 2023

Anthony Ray Kippes, 39, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Anthony was a free spirited, caring, mischievous, outgoing person who never met a stranger and always guaranteed to make you laugh. He had a beautiful smile and loved his family. He loved music, cars, drawing, adventures, BMX, and making people laugh. Anthony will be deeply missed...

John Wayne Mccain

John Wayne Mccain

Jan 12, 2023

John Wayne McCain, 61, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. John worked in construction and remodeling his entire life. He owned and operated McCain's Construction for many years.He was born on March 9, 1961, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Jesse McCain, Sr., and Ruth (Stephens) McCain. Along with his parents, he is preceded...

Patricia Ann Mccrocklin

Patricia Ann Mccrocklin

Jan 12, 2023

Patricia Ann (Morrissey) McCrocklin, 78, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023.She was born on January 9, 1945, in Covington, Kentucky, to the late John Morrissey and Laura (Costello) Morrissey. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald L. McCrocklin.Pat is survived by her daughter, Heather Mullen; sister, Linda (Jeff) Murrell; grandchildren,...

Gloria Diane Bailey

Gloria Diane Bailey

Jan 12, 2023

Gloria Diane Bailey, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was born on June 22, 1945 in Frankfort, Kentucky to John and Roberta Bailey. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Maxine Parrish; and brother, Charles Scott.Gloria is survived by her brother, Johnnie B. Bailey, Sr., who cared for her; and a host...

Carolyn Jane Howard

Carolyn Jane Howard

Jan 12, 2023

Carolyn Jane Howard, 62, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Carolyn was a loving mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved spending time at home with her family and cats. She will truly be missed by all of her family and friends.She was born on August 8, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky to Walter and...

Misty Dawn Nelson

Misty Dawn Nelson

Jan 12, 2023

Misty Dawn Nelson, 40, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Misty was a loving and devoted mother, daughter, and sister. She was loving, kind, and had a wonderful spirit. Misty put everyone's needs above her own and would help anyone that needed it. She loved to travel, especially to the beach. Misty had a great desire...

Joseph F. Haddad, Iii

Joseph F. Haddad, Iii

Jan 12, 2023

Joseph "Joe" F. Haddad III, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was born on April 2, 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky to Joseph Haddad, Jr. and Marlene Haddad. Joe was a member of New Life Church in Louisville and was the owner of Haddad's Auto Service for 28 years. Joe had a passion for serving...

Mikey Steven Wallace

Mikey Steven Wallace

Jan 12, 2023

Mikey Steven Wallace, 47, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Mikey was caring, silly, mischievous, and an avid lover of tennis shoes with an extensive Jordan and Nike collection. He had a beautiful smile and loved his family. Mikey loved to watch movies, sports, working out, and loved to look his best. He will be deeply...

James Edward Buckman

James Edward Buckman

Jan 12, 2023

James Edward "Bucky" Buckman, 82, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, went to be with his Heavenly Father, peacefully surrounded by his family, on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.He was born on February 12, 1940, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Fabian and Elizabeth (Johnson) Buckman. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Joseph Buckman.James enjoyed...

Deborah Jean Graham

Deborah Jean Graham

Jan 12, 2023

Deborah Jean "Debbie" Graham, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Debbie was a loving wife, mom, nane, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She loved to be outside in her swing, swimming pool, and enjoyed gardening. She always loved spending time with her family and friends making memories. She loved to listen to music and being...

Richard Kendal Bobbit

Richard Kendal Bobbit

Jan 11, 2023

Richard K. Bobbitt 1945 to 2023As a young man, Richard loved the study of history and government. He also went on to learn and speak the Spanish and Portuguese languages.Having studied these languages in California, he went on to complete a tour in the US Navy where he served as an interpreter aboard ship. Afterwards he pursueda culinary career while...

Zachary Lee Kemplin

Zachary Lee Kemplin

Jan 11, 2023

Zachary "Zack" Lee Kemplin, 37, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. He was born on June 25, 1985 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Anthony and Olivia (Baughman) Kemplin. He is also preceded in death by his grandfather, Virgil L. Kemplin. Zack is survived by his sisters, Megan Elizabeth Hayes, Vanessa Kemplin, fiance, Kirsten Fowler, grandmother,...

Donna J. Wiedemer

Donna J. Wiedemer

Jan 11, 2023

Donna J. Wiedemer, 89, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. She was born on February 28, 1933 in Tipton, Indiana to Don and Mabel Hinkle. She is preceded in death by her father, Don Hinkle; mother, Mabel Hinkle; and sisters, Phyllis R. Duggins and Patricia H. Monahan.Donna is survived by her loving husband of 69 years,...

Norma Jean Coy

Norma Jean Coy

Jan 11, 2023

Norma Jean Coy, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. She was born on May 5, 1937 in Kitts, Kentucky to the late Hughie and Thelma (Wells) Miller. She is also preceded in death by her brother. Jean is survived by her three children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and five sisters. A celebration of Jean's life will be...

Betty Jean "Bj" Lockard

Betty Jean "Bj" Lockard

Jan 11, 2023

Betty Jean Lockard (Fry) passed away peacefully on January 11, 2023 at 81 years old. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul M.Fry, Sr., Hazel Fry, her step mother Grace Fry, her siblings Paul Fry, Jr., Jim Fry and Nancy Seltzer and her grandson Anthony Todd Storey, II and her beloved husband William E. Lockard,Jr.Betty was known for...

Gary Eugene Elliott

Gary Eugene Elliott

Jan 11, 2023

Gary Eugene Elliott, 80, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Gary was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed camping and traveling with his family, especially to Niagara Falls in Canada and Holiday World. Gary loved squirrel hunting and had a passion for knowing his heritage by creating his family tree.He...

Dennis Edmund Dickerson

Dennis Edmund Dickerson

Jan 11, 2023

Dennis Edmund Dickerson, 77, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. He was a United States Army veteran that served during the Vietnam War. Dennis retired from 3M, was an avid reader, and a huge fan of the Louisville Cardinals.He was born on October 13, 1945, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Carl and Geneva (Whitworth) Dickerson. Dennis...

Allona (Harris) Young

Allona (Harris) Young

Jan 10, 2023

Allona (Harris) Young, 87, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.She was born March 3, 1935, to parents Rev. Robert and Ollie Mae Harris in Fulton, Kentucky. She was the fourth of their eight children. Allona grew up on a farm with her parents and siblings and had many experiences such as milking cows and helping...

Mark Kimbler

Mark Kimbler

Jan 10, 2023

Mark Kimbler, 59, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. Mark was a creative man, who loved to draw. He used his talents as a draftsman for several years. Mark also loved Chinese food and action films. He also enjoyed spelunking and went often in his youth before enlisting in the Air Force.He was born on...

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