Obituaries
Joseph Edward Johnson, Iii
Jun 23, 2022
Joseph Edward "Jody" Johnson, III, 61, passed away on June 23, 2022. Jody was a Christian. He was a 1979 graduate of Valley High School where he played baseball and as an adult played in several softball leagues. Jody was a talented machinist and enjoyed woodworking. He loved being outdoors, going fishing and had a great love for animals. Jody...
Roger Alan Harbeson
Jun 23, 2022
Roger Alan Harbeson, 62, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, June 23, 2022.Roger was born on July 15, 1959, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Donald and Theresa (Bezy) Harbeson. After graduating from Indiana University Southeast with a Bachelor of Science in Business, he became a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner. Roger...
Jason Nathaniel Wearren
Jun 23, 2022
Jason Nathaniel Wearren, age 40 passed away on June 23, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky. Born in Louisville, Kentucky to Susan "Sue", Evans-Johnson and Douglas Ray Wearren Jr. Jason grew up in Louisville, attended Eastern High School and Eastern University where he met his beloved wife Jennifer Ruhl-Wearren. Jason worked as a project manager at American Refinishing Tub and Tile.Jason was...
Kevin Dale Underwood
Jun 22, 2022
Kevin Dale Underwood, 61, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Kevin was a hard working person. He was an Electrician by trade and worked throughout the Louisville area. Kevin was a good man who loved life. He will be missed by all those who knew him.He was born on April 5, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky to...
Steve Hill
Jun 22, 2022
Steve Hill, 72, passed away on June 22, 2022. He loved listening to "Oldies" music and singing Karaoke with his friends and family. Steve was a car enthusiast and enjoyed helping people work on their cars. He was always there for others, brought a smile to your face and had a heart of gold. Steve will be truly missed and...
Tonya Denise Gusler
Jun 22, 2022
Tonya Denise Gusler, 45, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. She was born on June 23, 1976, in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Tonya loved to cook and enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. She loved her family dearly and always cherished time with her nieces and nephews. Above all else, Tonya's greatest love of all was her daughter, Brianna.Tonya...
Donna Fay Summers
Jun 22, 2022
Donna Fay Summers, age 71 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022. She was born on September 22, 1950 in Magnolia, Kentucky to Murl and Kathryn Womack. Donna moved to Louisville, Kentucky at a young age and graduated from Manual High School. Several years later, she returned to school at Ivy Tech in Indiana and graduated with a...
Thomas L. Martin
Jun 21, 2022
Thomas L. Martin "Tommy", 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Tommy is preceded in death by his father Talmadge "Bud" Martin, grandparents, Frank and Pauline Martin, Bill and Katherine Harris and brother Donald F. Martin. He was a graduate of Doss High School, worked at LG&E Company before his stroke in 1983. Tommy...
Charles Louis Cahill Sr.
Jun 21, 2022
Charles Louis Cahill Sr. , 72, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. He was born on June 26, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late William and Ginette Louis Cahill. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Lawrence, siblings, Darrell Cahill, Danny Cahill, Sharon Osburn, P.T. Cahill, and William Cahill,...
Janet Catherine O'Bryan
Jun 21, 2022
Janet Catherine O'Bryan, 79, passed away on June 21, 2022. She retired as a librarian from the City of Louisville. Janet was a two time cancer survivor showing her true fighting spirit. Janet's favorite place to vacation was the Smokey Mountains and enjoyed watching Hallmark movies and westerns. Janet's family meant the world to her and she loved spending time...
Merrita Ann Huddleston
Jun 21, 2022
Merrita Ann Huddleston, 81, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Merrita enjoyed reading and loved playing Bingo and was even affectionately known as "Ann Bingo." She retired from Marine Sales and Service in Louisville after many years of employment.She was born on April 1, 1941, in Letcher County, Kentucky, to the late Luther Yontz and Lilly...
Leroy "Buck" Klusmeier
Jun 21, 2022
Leroy "Buck" Klusmeier, 69, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.He was born on February 13, 1953, in New Albany, Indiana, to Leroy and Frances (Amacher) Klusmeier. Buck was raised and educated in New Albany. He was raised by his grandparents, Alfred and Clara Amacher, who he loved dearly. He married the love of this life,...
Donald Wayne Broughton
Jun 21, 2022
Donald Wayne Broughton, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. He was born on November 8, 1954 in Berea, Kentucky to Millard and Helen (Montgomery) Broughton. He was retired from Misa Metal Fabrication in Louisville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Millard Broughton, Jr. and Helen Jean Broughton; and brother, Lonnie Ray Broughton.Wayne is...
Linda "Kathy" Welch
Jun 21, 2022
Linda "Kathy" Welch, 72, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Kathy was a retired elementary teacher for Galena Elementary for over 33 years, retiring in 2004. She enjoyed woodworking and crafts, but most of all, spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.She was born on November 29,...
Sarah Frances Stump
Jun 21, 2022
Sarah Frances Stump, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. She was born on November 20, 1947 to the late Jess and Fannie Davis. Sarah is survived by her daughter, Angela O'Brien; grandson, Christopher Sharp (Courtney); granddaughter, Alyssa Harris (Daniel); great grandchildren, Jackson, Logan, Liam, Alec, and Amelia.Services will be private. The family requests that contributions...
Sean Cortez Ellery
Jun 20, 2022
Sean Cortez Ellery, age 54, passed June 20, 2022, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. His journey began in October 2021, and he fought a good fight until the end. The staff became part of the family during his journey. He was born November 24, 1967, to Bernadetta Taylor. Sean is preceded in death by his father, Don...
Jacob Scott Lawrence
Jun 20, 2022
Jacob Scott Lawrence, 18, passed suddenly on Monday, June 20, 2022 at Norton Audubon Hospital. Jacob was born on November 20, 2003 to Brian & Sally Lawrence and was raised alongside two siblings. He was a natural born musician and loved listening and playing music.Jacob is preceded by his brother, Kevin. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his parents,...
Ronald Knight
Jun 20, 2022
Ronald Knight, age 77, passed peacefully in the early morning hours of June 20, 2022. Born and raised in Adair County, Kentucky, he was the third child born to William and Cecil Knight. After marrying his high school sweetheart, Wanda Josephine, the two settled in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1966. A "Girl Dad," before it was cool to be one, Ronnie...
Jack Earl King
Jun 20, 2022
Jack Earl King, 79, passed away on June 20, 2022 after a brief illness. Jack was born to Harry & Lois King on December 15, 1942 and was raised alongside 4 siblings. Jack retired from the Louisville Division of Police as an officer with 20+ years of service. After retiring, he owned and operated the Commonwealth Investigative Agency for more...
Gary Wayne Gillenwater
Jun 20, 2022
Gary Wayne Gillenwater, 75, of Hudson, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022. Gary was a devout follower of Jesus Christ and loved leading people to Christ. He was an Ordained Deacon at Calvary Baptist Church in Henderson, KY. As a deacon he loved to serve the people by getting groceries for the poor or visiting people. He was...
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