Obituaries
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...
Carolyn Mae Norton
Jan 10, 2023
Carolyn Mae Norton, 55, of Stephensport, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. She was born on June 18, 1967 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Robert and Rebecca (Brown) Russell. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Norton, paternal grandmother, Lillian Mae Reesor, and maternal grandparents, Evelyn and Raymond Brown.Carolyn loved being...
Juanitta Jo Luttrell
Jan 9, 2023
Juanitta Jo Luttrell, 55, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. Juanitta was a very caring person and always put others needs before her own. She loved music of all genres and always had it playing throughout her home. She will always be remembered as the "Green Bean Queen" as she made them for every family gathering....
Arlone Soderstrom
Jan 9, 2023
Lesta Arlone Soderstrom, passed away January 9th, 2023, at home in Louisville, Kentucky at the age of 99. Arlone was born in Madison, Kansas on August 18, 1923, the daughter of Ethel and Chester Garriott. She graduated from Emporia High School, in Emporia, Kansas. Arlone started as a Teletype operator for the Santa Fe Railroad after high school. She was...
Kingston Curry
Jan 8, 2023
Kingston Curry was born on December 26, 2021 to parents Aliyah Johnson and Lorenzo Curry, both of Louisville, KY. Kingston was such a sweet baby; always smiling, always laughing and full of love. One of the greatest loves in his life was his brother Major. The two were inseparable and enjoyed spending quality time together; playing, wrestling and watching videos.Kingston...
Daniel Shane Melcher
Jan 8, 2023
Daniel Shane Melcher, 28, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. He graduated from New Albany High School in 2012 and was a current employee at University of Louisville Hospital.He was born on May 10, 1994, in Jeffersonville to Carl and Carol (Ruth) Melcher. In addition to his parents, Daniel is survived by his grandmother, Pearl...
Christopher Lee Thompson
Jan 8, 2023
Christopher "Chris" Thompson, 35, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Christopher was a care free and unpredictable loving person who would do anything for anyone. He was the go to guy if you needed help or a really good fishing partner. He deeply loved his children and his dog Olaf. He was born on October 18,...
Justin Trevor Mercer
Jan 8, 2023
Justin Trevor Mercer, of Louisville, KY, thirty-three years in this life, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Justin was born August 2, 1989, the son of Jeffery Mercer and Bobbie Jean (Mercer) Browning, in Louisville, KY. Justin developed a love for music at an early age and began taking private piano lessons from Daniel Light at the age of...
Ronnie Holbert
Jan 8, 2023
Ronnie Holbert , 81, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Ronnie enjoyed and was an avid University of Kentucky and NASCAR fan. He loved his dogs "Leo" and "Henny". Ronnie was a quiet but hard working individual. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.He was born on November 29, 1941 in Louisville,...
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