Obituaries
Loretta Wilson
May 13, 2022
Loretta Wilson, 60, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022.She was born on July 10, 1961, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Nathaniel and Annie (Stewart) Wilson.Loretta is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Ray Harville; children, Tiffany Walker, Tracey Mason, and Jeffrey Bond; granddaughters, Jamirah Porter and Olivia Robin Bond; and many siblings, nieces, and...
Frederick Leverne Hollon
May 13, 2022
Frederick Leverne "Fred" Hollon was born on October 7, 1968, in Louisville, KY to the late Freddie C. Hollon Sr. and Lille Mae Hollon. He departed his earthly life on Friday, May 13, 2022, at the University of Louisville Hospital. Fred accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at Cane Run Missionary Baptist Church. Since early this...
Dr. Frederick Sleamaker
May 13, 2022
Dr. Thomas "Tom" Frederick Sleamaker, 78, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022. Tom was born to the late Walter and Mary Sleamaker in Louisville, Kentucky on July 29, 1943 and was raised alongside his sister, Ann. He graduated with a degree in biology from Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport, Class of 1966. After graduating, he...
Timothy Gary Jones
May 12, 2022
Timothy Gary Jones, 52, passed away on May 12, 2022. He loved playing guitar, fishing and street rods. He was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Jones; sister, Sherri Velazquez and brother, Michael Jones.Timothy leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Ida Mae Jones; brothers, Larry (Daniece) Jones and Roger (Lynn) Jones and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will...
Hubert Earl Disney
May 12, 2022
Hubert Earl Disney, 94, passed away Thursday, 5/12/22, in Louisville, KY. He was born in Corbin, KY on September 11, 1927, to the late Spence and Violet Disney. He served in WWII with the US Army. He married Mary Delores Lloyd on September 17, 1949. After 30 years, he retired from the L&N/Seaboard Coastline Railroad as a machinists foreman. Always...
Florine Dickerson
May 12, 2022
Florine Holmes Dickerson, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky peacefully transitioned from this life on May 12, 2022. She was born July 21, 1947, in Durant, Mississippi to the late MaeWeather Holmes and Florence Holmes Alexander Washington. Florine was the eldest of her ten (10) siblings. At a very early age, Florine confessed her faith in Christ and was baptized at Saint...
Janiv Marie Ratliff
May 12, 2022
Janiv Marie Hayton Ratliff passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2022 with her family by her side.A native of Pikeville, KY, she was born to George and Annie Thacker Hayton on March 1, 1925.She was a member of South Jefferson Baptist Church in Valley Station,KY.She is preceded in death by her husband Harold Rush Ratliff, her parents, her...
Roy Lee May
May 12, 2022
Roy Lee May, 89, of New Washington, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at home, surrounded by family. Roy was a graduate of New Washington High School. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, who served in the Korean War. Roy was a hard worker his entire life. He owned and operated two sanitation...
Donna Skinner
May 12, 2022
Donna Skinner, 71, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on May 12, 2022. Donna was born in Louisville, Kentucky to Clouis C. "Dutch" & Marcella E. Moss on May 2, 1951, and was raised alongside six siblings. She went on to graduate from Iroquois High School, Class of 1969.She spent her career in service to others in hospital administration, most recently...
Wanda Louise Boutaugh
May 11, 2022
Wanda Louise Boutaugh, 72, of Memphis, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022.She was born on February 11, 1950, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Sylvan and Sarah (Wallace) Martin. She is preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers, William Martin, Ray Martin, and Donald Martin.Wanda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be greatly missed...
Margaret Irene Shaw
May 11, 2022
Margaret Irene Shaw, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. She was born on March 8, 1937 in Louisville, Kentucky to William and Myrtle (Irwin) Singleton . Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Stephen Ballard Shaw, daughter, Lee-Ellen Shaw, and siblings, Billy Singleton, Alice Radcliff, Anna Sullivan, and Laura O'Connor....
Robin Michelle Collett
May 11, 2022
Robin Michelle Collett, 46, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. She was born on November 16, 1975 in Bardstown, Kentucky . She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Joseph G. and Mary B. Tucker, and Maurice and Geneva Edelen.Robin was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to have fun; listening and dancing to...
Leo Bradford
May 11, 2022
Leo Bradford age 86 of Louisville, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Baptist Health Louisville. He was a Navy Veteran and was a resident of the Jeffersontown area. Leo is survived by his wife, Brenda; brother, Robert Bradford (Betty); step-sons, Derwin and Lamont Sleets; and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.Visitation will be 5 to...
Marian H. Ray
May 11, 2022
Marian Horne Ray, 93, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on May 11, 2022. Marian was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Guy & Garnet Horne on November 6, 1928. Marian is preceded by her parents; her sister, Martha Ann Miner, and her nephew, David Miner.Marian leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children Mayna Ray, Thomas Leo "Tom" Ray Jr.,...
Nancy Lorene Schmidlin
May 10, 2022
Nancy Lorene Schmidlin, 86, originally from Plain City, Ohio, passed quietly on May 10th at Baptist Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana.Nancy was born to Samuel Sharpe and Emily Jane Sharpe in January of 1936. She spent her early childhood between Plain City and mining towns in Arizona. She returned to Ohio and graduated from Plain City High School where...
Melissa Ann Hawkins
May 10, 2022
Melissa Ann "Missy" Hawkins, 52, passed away on May 12, 2022. She enjoyed playing BINGO and working in her garden. Missy loved spending time with her daughter and grandchildren. She loved having fun and had a heart of gold. Missy will be truly missed and will forever live in our hearts. She was preceded in death by her parents, Doug...
Billy Ray Haney
May 10, 2022
Billy Ray Haney, 85, passed away on May 10, 2022. He retired as a truck driver. Billy was an avid gardener, fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed racing cars in his younger years. Billy loved to watch NASCAR races and calling his brother to discuss the highlights and excitement of each race. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rhonda...
Jeffery A. Stohlmann
May 10, 2022
Jeffery A. Stohlmann, 59, of Bagdad, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2022. He was born on July 5, 1962 in Streetsboro, Ohio to the late Frederick and Norma Stohlmann. Jeffery retired as a general manger from Costco, after working there for 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and farming, and in 2007 he was able to make his...
Nancy Coulter Ash
May 10, 2022
Nancy Coulter Ash, 87, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. She was born on April 9, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky to Charles and Pearl Allen. Nancy loved being a grandmother and great grandmother. When not cooking, Nancy cared for numerous pets and could never turn away a stray animal. Nancy was the matriarch of her family,...
Shirley Mae Upchurch
May 10, 2022
Shirley Mae Upchurch, 86, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Shirley was a retiree of the United States Postal Service, where she worked for many years. She was a faithful member of Parkway Southern Baptist Church. Shirley was an avid bowler who loved cooking, painting, and spending time with her grandchildren.She was born in September...
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