Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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