Obituaries
Jerry B. Cleland
Jul 31, 2022
Jerry B. Cleland, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 31, 2022. He was born on July 26, 1940 in Decatur, Alabama to the late E.J. and Mae (Whaley) Cleland. Jerry graduated from Southern High School class of 1958 and then furthered his education at Western Kentucky University (WKU). He was a...
Ricky Lee Allen
Jul 30, 2022
Ricky Lee Allen, 58, of Louisville, KY, passed away on July 30, 2022. He was a hard worker and always put his family first. Ricky was very compassionate and wore his heart on his sleeve. Ricky will be truly missed and will forever live in our hearts. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan "Lee" and Carol Allen...
Aubrey Smith
Jul 30, 2022
Aubrey Smith, 83, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was born on October 25, 1938 in Princeton, Kentucky to Houston Smith and Norma (Williams) Ray. He is preceded in death by his Father, Houston Smith, Mother, Norma Ray, Grandson, Aubrey M. Smith, Sister, Brenda Ray, and Brother-In-Law, Gene Dooley.Aubrey is survived by his loving Wife...
Carole Marie Shomette
Jul 29, 2022
Carole Marie Shomette, 83, of Manassas, Virginia, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022. Carole was a loving and devoted mother and Nana to her family. She was a very feisty woman and was so quick witted that she became known for her famous one liners-her favorite quote being "I did it my way." Carole loved baking and cooking for...
Kaye F. Carew
Jul 29, 2022
Kaye Fritz Carew, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022. She was born on March 14, 1942 in Louisville, KY to the late Rupert and Violet Fritz. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 37 years Arthur William Carew and granddaughter Laina Carew.Kaye was heavily involved with her churches from Walnut Street...
Doris Jean Lester
Jul 29, 2022
Doris Jean Lester, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022.She was born on March 5, 1938 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Raymond and Katherine (Lucien) Potts and named "Doris" after Katherine's friend. The third in a large family of eleven children, she'd help care for her younger siblings. Her first paying job was picking strawberries...
Pamela Sue Williams
Jul 28, 2022
Pamela Sue Williams entered this mortal world on June 8, 1956 and she departed it on July 28, 2022 and entered into immortality surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her husband Sylvester Williams Jr., her father Willie Dukes, and her nephew Lucious Whiteman. She is survived by her mother, Lucille McDonald, sister Janice Dukes, brother...
Nelda Elizabeth Spencer
Jul 28, 2022
Nelda Elizabeth Spencer passed away peacefully on July 28, 2022. Nelda was born July 4,1927, to the late William and Anna Mae Downs. She was the last of six siblings to pass. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Spencer. She is survived by her beloved children, Svea Allgeier (Ron), Teia Garner (John Pfannenschmidt), grandchildren James Garner and Kiara Garner;...
Laura Ann Shields
Jul 27, 2022
Laura Ann Shields, 53, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Laura enjoyed playing the Lottery, going to the Casino, and playing Bingo. She loved the thrill of hitting the Jackpot or winning big. She was a loving Mother, Daughter, Grandmother, and a proud dog Mom to "Max". Laura was a good hearted person and was the...
Clifford Tindall
Jul 27, 2022
Clifford Benjiman Tindall, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Cliff was a devoted member of Harvest Church of God for many years and loved his church dearly. He was an avid UofL fan, loved sports and refereed High School Basketball for 31 years. He always enjoyed being outdoors especially when he was crappie fishing.He was...
Peggy Dennis
Jul 27, 2022
Peggy Dennis, 78, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Peggy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a devout Christian who loved animals, crafting, flowers, and spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed baking and cooking and trying new recipes with her loved ones. Peggy was always fashionable and cherished shopping with...
Lettie Jane Smith
Jul 27, 2022
Jane Smith, 98, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. She was born on January 5, 1924 in Collie, Kentucky to the late Bill and Lettie (Franklin) Blair. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Roger Smith, siblings Gertrude Blair, Vesta Cornett, Bill Blair Jr., Alpha Werner, Margaret Jenkins and Wilma Bentley....
Tonye A. Rutherford
Jul 27, 2022
Tonye A. Rutherford, 57, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.He was born on July 19, 1965, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Eugene and Joan (Patterson) Rutherford. He is preceded in death by his wife, Leigh Ann Rutherford; father, Eugene A. Rutherford; mother, Joan L. Carter; stepfather, Kenneth Carter; granddaughter, Emmalee Budrevich; and father-in-law, Richard Tinius.Tonye honorably...
James "Jim" Raymond Copeland
Jul 27, 2022
James "Jim" Raymond Copeland, 81, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born on July 3, 1941 in Mayfield, Kentucky to the late Charles and Judy (Parham) Copeland. Jim was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law Scotty Freebairn. Jim owned and operated for 35 years Technical Service Sound Corporation (TSC), he sang in the...
Pastor Eugene Bird, Sr.
Jul 27, 2022
Dale Eugene Bird, Sr., age 73 of LaGrange, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born on January 28, 1949 in Marshall, Missouri to Irvin and Charlene Bird. Dale was a Marine Vietnam Veteran, Miami-Dade County Police Officer with a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice who moved to Louisville Kentucky to attend Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where...
Joan K Breckel
Jul 27, 2022
Joan Koch Breckel, 83, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. She was born on October 4, 1938 in Louisville, KY to the late Charles Koch and Mary (Sheehan) Koch. Joan attended Sacred Heart Academy and graduated in 1956. She married Joseph Breckel on September 13, 1958 in Louisville, KY and was married for 63 years. Joan...
Theodore William Bickel
Jul 26, 2022
Theodore "Ted" William Bickel, age 36, passed away peacefully July 26, 2022 at Norton Audubon Hospital with his girlfriend and family with him. He was a loving and kind person who was open to making new friends. He attended Meredith Dunn School, Trinity High School, and he graduated from Jefferson Co. High School. He was a hard worker and held...
Dana Lyn Pagano
Jul 26, 2022
Dana Lyn Pagano, 60, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Dana was a strong private person with a strong work ethic, faithful to her job, church, and family. She was an avid animal lover as well. If she had one fault she was hopelessly in love with her husband as well as Jake Starr.She was born...
Daniel Joseph Renn
Jul 26, 2022
Daniel Joseph Renn, 42, of Lanesville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Dan enjoyed spending time outdoors, reading, watching documentaries, and playing video games. He loved animals and spending time with his nieces and nephews. He was committed to and was growing in his faith. He will be deeply missed by all that knew him.He was born on...
Angela Hope Shannon
Jul 26, 2022
Angela Hope Shannon, age 68 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022.Visitation will be from 3pm to 8pm on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, East Louisville Chapel, 235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, Kentucky 40243, with a celebration of Angela's life at 6pm. Burial will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, August 3rd at Resthaven Memorial...
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