Obituaries

Robert "Bob" Wilkerson

Robert "Bob" Wilkerson

Sep 24, 2025

Robert "Bob" Joseph Wilkerson, 90, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

He was born on February 26, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Frank and Viola (Ashby) Wilkerson. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Grube Wilkerson, daughter, Robin Marie Wilkerson Lyons and sister, Dorothy Wilkerson Fromm.

He attended St. X High School and...

Michael Hodges

Michael Hodges

Sep 24, 2025

Michael Lynn Hodges, age 57 of Corydon, Indiana passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Robley Rex VAMC.  Michael was born on October 1, 1967 in Leitchfield, Kentucky to the late Albert and Ruth Hodges.   He was a loving husband, father and son.  Michael served in the US Air Force as a linguist and additionally served in the US...

Joe Dean Henry

Joe Dean Henry

Sep 24, 2025

Joe Dean Henry, age 85 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.  Joe was born on January 3, 1940 in Corpus Christi, Texas to the late Ray and Jennetta Booth Henry.  He grew up in Texas and relocated to Oakridge, Tennessee and eventually Louisville, Kentucky.  He considered Kentucky his home.  He was...

Rachel D. Ford

Rachel D. Ford

Sep 23, 2025

Rachel D. Ford, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, left this world on September 23, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on May 9, 1969, in San Antonio, Texas, Rachel embodied warmth, kindness, and a zest for the simple pleasures life had to offer.

Throughout her life, Rachel enjoyed rich connections with those around her, especially her cherished church...

Darrell Louis Purvis

Darrell Louis Purvis

Sep 23, 2025

Darrell Louis Purvis, born on January 3, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 23, 2025. Known for his outgoing and sociable personality, Darrell lived a life characterized by generosity and a deep commitment to helping others.

Throughout his journey, Darrell developed a variety of interests and hobbies that enriched his life. He was particularly...

Joseph "Joey" Allen Hayes

Joseph "Joey" Allen Hayes

Sep 23, 2025

Joseph "Joey" Allen Hayes, born on March 5, 1982, left this world on September 23, 2025. He was a person whose spirit and love for life touched the hearts of many. Joey was known for his adventurous nature in his youth, having pursued a career as a professional wrestler in his 20s known as "Ivan Wicked", a testament to his...

Flora Louise Priest

Flora Louise Priest

Sep 23, 2025

Flora Louise Priest, a cherished matriarch and devoted mother and grandmother, passed away on September 23, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky, at the age of 96. Born on January 26, 1929, in Georgetown, Kentucky, Louise lived a life marked by dedication to her family and a commitment to her career.

Louise worked for 26 years in the Finance Center at Fort Benjamin...

Roberta (Minton) Lee

Roberta (Minton) Lee

Sep 22, 2025

Roberta (Minton) Lee, 78, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025. A dedicated employee of Thomas Tax Service for 30 years, Roberta was known for her work ethic and impeccable attention to detail.

Born on March 25, 1947, in Blue Hole, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Milford and Kizzie (Hooker) Minton. Roberta enjoyed watching her hummingbirds, tending...

Cheryl Lynn Hale

Cheryl Lynn Hale

Sep 22, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Hale, 66, of Louisville, KY passed on September 22, 2025. 

She was born October 6, 1958 to the late Floyd and Velma Ruth (Stevens) Goodley. She is proceeded in death by Steven D Goodley (brother).

 She is survived by her sister in law Angie Goodley, her nieces Jenna (Kayleb) and Megan (Sidney), her nephew, Tj (Samantha), as well as her...

Thomas Richard "Tommy" Minotti

Thomas Richard "Tommy" Minotti

Sep 21, 2025

It is with deep sadness we share that Thomas Richard Minotti of Louisville, KY. has joined our heavenly father on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Tommy, as he is known by all lived a happy and simple life that ended too soon at the age of 67. Tommy was a man of high integrity and kindness. He touched the lives of...

David Allen Brading

David Allen Brading

Sep 21, 2025

David Allen Brading, age 95, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, pappaw, brother, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Born on June 17, 1930, in Charlestown, Indiana, David was the son of Noah and Susie (Arvin) Brading. He is preceded in death by...

George W. Bowles, Jr.

George W. Bowles, Jr.

Sep 20, 2025

George W. Bowles, Jr., born on March 4,1963, passed away on September 20, 2025, in Sellersburg, Indiana. He was a man who lived a rich and fulfilling life with many passions.

George was a graduate of Austin High School, where he laid the foundation for a lifetime of hard work and commitment. George devoted numerous years, working with esteemed companies such...

Sarah Jean Shell

Sarah Jean Shell

Sep 20, 2025

Sarah Jean Shell, 63, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Mama, what a joy. Fashionable, funny, loving. Helpful, uplifting, beautiful. Strong, capable, and caring. A courageous fighter. So many words to describe such a beautiful person. She worked in the Hartford Board of Education for nearly 20 years before she retired. She loved to look and...

Bobbie Jean Deaton

Bobbie Jean Deaton

Sep 20, 2025

Bobbie Jean Deaton, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Bobbie was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, lovingly known as Grandma Bobbie to her precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had a superior work ethic that allowed her to provide for her family and had a wicked sense of humor. An equestrian and lover of...

Sheree "Ree Ree" Williams

Sheree "Ree Ree" Williams

Sep 20, 2025

Sheree Lynn Williams was called home on September 20, 2025, surrounded by love and peace. She was born on November 4,1958 to Doris Anita Smith and James Smith in Louisville, KY . She moved to Los Angeles in 1970 where she graduated from Ramona high school. Sheree lived a life marked by compassion, strength, and unwavering devotion to family.

A devoted...

Ronald Wayne Carter Jr.

Ronald Wayne Carter Jr.

Sep 20, 2025

Ronald Wayne Carter Jr. was born on October 2, 1970, in Louisville, KY, and passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2025, in Clarksville, IN, with his beloved brother by his side. He was a man of many talents and passions, best known for his work as an auto mechanic and as the proud owner of his own fencing business, which...

Reverend Dorsel William "Bill" Reese

Reverend Dorsel William "Bill" Reese

Sep 20, 2025

Reverend Dorsel William “Bill” Reese went home to Jesus, his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 20, 2025. He is reunited with his father, James Reese and mother, Sarah Jane Reese, who preceded him to heaven.

His dedication to serving others for more than 50 years, was done with great love as a minister of the gospel. He served faithfully in...

Mary Katherine McKinley

Mary Katherine McKinley

Sep 20, 2025

Mary Katherine (Smith) McKinley, 73, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025. She was born in Jeffersonville, Indiana, on January 22, 1952. Mary attended and went on to graduate from New Albany High School in 1972.

In 1975 she married Michael McKinley, and together they were blessed with two beautiful children, Melissa and Bryan. Mary was a lifelong...

Barbara Jean (McGuire) Warf

Barbara Jean (McGuire) Warf

Sep 20, 2025

Barbara Jean (McGuire) Warf, 97, of New Albany, Indiana, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Barbara was a dedicated educator, having spent 30 years as a teacher for the New Albany - Floyd County School Corporation, primarily at Silver Street Elementary. Outside of the classroom, Barbara was a long-time member of Central Christian Church in New Albany, as...

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