Obituaries

John Marvin Elsler Iii

John Marvin Elsler Iii

Nov 9, 2022

John Marvin Elsler III, 63, of Lanesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. He was born on December 22, 1958, in Louisville, Kentucky. John enjoyed beekeeping and gardening. He was a gifted saxophone player and loved riding motorcycles. Above all else, his greatest love of all was his family.John is...

Lenny R. Wade, I

Lenny R. Wade, I

Nov 8, 2022

Lenny Ray Wade I, 47 of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Lenny enjoyed being in the outdoors and going fishing. He was a construction worker and did flooring, and was very good and prideful of his work. Lenny enjoyed spending time with friends and family and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.He...

Wanda Jean Lambert

Wanda Jean Lambert

Nov 7, 2022

Wanda Jean Lambert, 76, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022. She was a Histologist at Baptist Health East in Louisville, Kentucky. Jean loved crafts. She was a gifted singer and a member of the Sweet Adelines singing group.She was born on October 29, 1946, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Robert and Julia (London) Sparks. Along...

Charles David Phillips

Charles David Phillips

Nov 7, 2022

Charles David Phillips, 70, of Pleasureville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022. He was born on September 4, 1952 in Shelbyville, Kentucky to the Charles and Loretta (Hedges) Phillips. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Donna M. Castro and Loretta Faye Phillips. Charles is survived by his loving sisters, Kathy Phillips, Charlene Fritz, Karolyn Khoury,...

Christopher W. Ward

Christopher W. Ward

Nov 7, 2022

Christopher "Chris" W. Ward, 43, of Eastview, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022. Chris was a very caring and loving person and had a heart of gold. Chris loved his children very much and they meant everything to him. Chris will truly be missed by anyone and everyone who had the honor of knowing him.He was born on...

Anne Bowie Gilbert

Anne Bowie Gilbert

Nov 7, 2022

Anne Bowie Gilbert, 73, of Louisville Kentucky passed away on November 7, 2022 surrounded by her loving family and lifelong friends.Known by all as Annie, she never knew a stranger. Her sincere love for others followed her from childhood to adulthood. Anne was the daughter of the late WAVE TV Anchor, Livingston Gilbert and Ruth Mary (Gilbert) Miller who was...

Jessie Sexton

Jessie Sexton

Nov 7, 2022

Jessie Sexton, 84, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022. Jessie enjoyed gardening and tending to her plants, but her greatest love of all was spending time with her grandchildren.She was born on July 27, 1938, in Edinburgh, Indiana, to the late John and Mary (Hayes) Waggner. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Ruth Walton

Ruth Walton

Nov 7, 2022

Ruth Walton , 96, of Berea, Kentucky, formerly of Louisville passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022. Ruth was a Christian and was Baptized by her Father at the age of 12. She graduated from Bardstown High School and later went to Simmons Bibles College and graduated 1976, and got her Bachelors degree at Southern University Theological Seminary. In her...

Kathryn Wilson

Kathryn Wilson

Nov 7, 2022

Kathryn "Kathy" Wilson dedicated wife, wonderful mother of 2, grandmother of 5 and friend to many — passed away on November 7, 2022 at the age of 77 in her home in Louisville, KY.Kathy was born in Durham, NC on February 4,1945. Her family settled in Indianapolis, IN where she graduated from Shortridge High School. She then went to Vincennes...

Deborah Denise Clark

Deborah Denise Clark

Nov 7, 2022

Deborah Denise "Debbie" Clark, 70, passed away on November 7, 2022. She retired as a registered nurse from Lorain Community Hospital in Lorain Ohio. Debbie enjoyed spending time with her family and making holiday dinners for them. She loved outdoor actives, boating, listening to classic rock music and going to concerts. Debbie enjoyed watching biblical stories and listening to them....

Richard Joseph Mattingly

Richard Joseph Mattingly

Nov 6, 2022

Richard "Rick" Joseph Mattingly, 71, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on November 6, 2022. He was born to John and Joyce Mattingly on April 13, 1951.Rick married his wife, Michelle "Missy" Brown in January of 1972 and together they would raise four children. He was a 1969 graduate of Bishop David High School. He was employed with Phillip Morris International...

Charles F. Short, Sr.

Charles F. Short, Sr.

Nov 6, 2022

Charles F. Short Sr., 85, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Charles was a loving and devoted father and Papaw. He was a member of Peace Chapel General Baptist Church and served as a deacon. Charles was a diesel mechanic by trade and a member of Derby City Mustang Club, Mustang Friends Kentucky Indiana Car Club...

Marsha Gai Grant

Marsha Gai Grant

Nov 5, 2022

Marsha Gail Grant, 68, of Leitchfield, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022.She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Marie Grant; sisters, Linda Duvall, Faye Kessinger and Sandy Johnston; and a very special granddaughter, Carly Gail Horton. We all know that she is so happy to have her girl back!Marsha is survived by her two loving...

Tom Durbin

Tom Durbin

Nov 5, 2022

Tom Durbin, 48, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022. He was born on June 22, 1974 in Louisville, Kentucky to Chester and Janice (Woody) Durbin. He is preceded in death by his father, Chester Allen Durbin, Jr., father in-law , Carlito Agac-ac, grandparents, Sevier and KathleenWoody, and grandmother in-law, Lourdes Lobrino.Tom served our country while enlisted...

Savannah Danielle Higdon

Savannah Danielle Higdon

Nov 5, 2022

Savannah Danielle Higdon, 31, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on November 5, 2022. She was born on July 5, 1991.Savannah is preceded by her grandfather, Floyd Higdon. She is survived by her parents, Steven and Patty Higdon; her daughter, Shaniya Higdon; her siblings, Christopher Murphy and Alyssa (Andrew) Osting; her grandmothers, Brenda Higdon and Bernice Hagan; her nieces, London, Xoey,...

Lee Roy Price

Lee Roy Price

Nov 5, 2022

Lee Roy Price, 90, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022.He was born on January 14, 1932, in Greensburg, Kentucky, to the late Elmer and Myrtle (Stearman) Price. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Violet Durham Price; son, Daryl Price; and brother, Gary Price.Lee Roy is survived by...

Donald Lee Turner

Donald Lee Turner

Nov 5, 2022

Donald Lee Turner, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Donald was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. He was a gifted athlete and played basketball for Flaget High School and Bellermine College, and could play pool. He was loving and devoted family man who enjoyed giving hugs & kisses to his family. Donald will be missed...

Walter Dallas Emert

Walter Dallas Emert

Nov 5, 2022

Walter Dallas Emert, 86, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Walter was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He loved to spend time with his family and friends. Walt spent a lifetime as a printer at Standard Gravure and loved his job. He was a hard worker and had many hobbies, which include...

Jessica Carol Smith

Jessica Carol Smith

Nov 5, 2022

Jessica Carol Smith, "Princess Jessica", 32, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on November 5, 2022. She was born on October 24, 1990 to Loyd and Stacie Smith.Jessica graduated from Waggener High School. She was a "people-person"; she loved everybody, was so personable and very smart. Jessica was so talented; she could do anything she set her mind to. She was...

Bronwyn Ann Benford

Bronwyn Ann Benford

Nov 5, 2022

Bronwyn Ann (Gish) Benford, known to some as Punkin, 75 passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022. She was the only child born to James T. Gish and Peggy F. Gish, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Richard "Skip" Benford, son Richard Scott Benford Jr. daughter Amy Benford Snider, grandson Reed Benford,...

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