Obituaries
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...
Kadi Durney
Feb 20, 2023
Kadi Durney, 32, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. She was born on April 21, 1990 in Broward Co. Florida. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Louis Durney, and her nephew, Tay'Jahon Martin-Judah.Kadi is survived by her loving mother, Margaret Willis, son, Roman King Willis, siblings, Lucy Adams, Tristan Sierra Judah, Ashleigh Judah,...
D. Wayne Lewis
Feb 20, 2023
D. Wayne Lewis, 83, of Louisville, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. He was born on April 8, 1939 in Louisville to the late William and Myrtle Lewis. Wayne is also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy "Dottie" Lewis and his brother, Lloyd Lewis. Wayne is survived by his daughter, Holly L. Lewis Law...
Joseph Wayne Lockwood
Feb 20, 2023
Joseph Wayne Lockwood, 79, of Elizabeth, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. Joe attended Fern Creek High School. He was employed by Cardinal/Lipps Lithographing in New Albany for 46 1/2 years. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, who served as a sharpshooter before being honorably discharged. He enjoyed fishing and loved country music, Corvettes,...
James Harlan Dietrich
Feb 20, 2023
James Harlan "Jim" Dietrich, 68, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 20, 2023. He was born on June 19, 1954, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Austin and Caroline (Newkirk) Dietrich.Jim was a 1973 graduate of NAHS and spent a couple semesters at Indiana University Southeast before starting his career at the New Albany Tribune...
Bruce Wayne Million
Feb 20, 2023
Bruce Wayne Million, 72, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. He was a train enthusiast and a history buff and enjoyed researching family history. Bruce could tell you anything about any Navy ship ever built.He was born on December 25, 1950, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Walter Million and Sue (House) Million. Along with his parents, he...
Tina D. Bell
Feb 19, 2023
Tina Denise Bell of Louisville, Kentucky left this earth on Sunday, the 19th of February, 2023. The love of her family and friends surrounded her as she passed. Tina was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Margaret Bell (Nana) and father, Jackie Eugene Bell. She is survived by her son, Gregory Miller, and granddaughter, Melanie Miller.Tina was one of...
Bobby Joe Singleton
Feb 19, 2023
Bobby Joe Singleton, 61, of Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on March 2, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Bobby and Shirley (Blair) Singleton. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, James D. Singleton.Bobby is survived by his loving sister, Carlotta J. Singleton, nieces, Cristie M. Sanborn and Heather L. Sanborn and his very...
Lora Lynn Farmer
Feb 19, 2023
Lora Lynn Farmer, age 82 of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023. She was born February 11, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late John and Carrie "Babe" Broell. She was a graduate of Ahren's Trade School and a long-time employee at the old Bycks Department Store. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Farmer....
Dale Alan Schmidt Sr.
Feb 19, 2023
Dale Alan Schmidt, Sr., 76, of Floyd County, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly and will miss him immensely. He was born on December 22, 1946, in New Albany to Vincent and Tincy (Livingston) Schmidt. In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his...
Todd Anthony Richards
Feb 19, 2023
Todd Anthony Richards, 58, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. He had a personality that was larger than life and loved his family and friends wholeheartedly and without reservation. Todd enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach, listening to music and attending concerts. He was known for being proud of his perfectly grilled ribs and vibrant...
Mary Lee Lange
Feb 18, 2023
Mary Lee (Donovan) Lange passed away Saturday, February 18th at age 96. She was proceeded in death by her loving husband of 74 years, Clarence Henry Lange; her children Sally Lange and Terry Lange; and her parents Daniel & Eva Donovan.She is survived by her grandchildren Erica Lange Kiefer (Nick) and Robert Lange; her great grandchildren Gabrielle, Logan, Amelia, Shiloh...
Gail Ann Cecil
Feb 18, 2023
Gail Ann Cecil, 67, passed away on February 18, 2023. She was a faithful member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, formerly St. Clement Catholic Church where she served in many volunteer roles. Gail enjoyed quilting in her quilting group as well as at home, making hand made items for her loved ones. She was known as an incredible...
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