Obituaries
Ronald Dale Armstrong
Dec 10, 2021
Ronald Dale "Squirrel" Armstrong, 64, passed away on December 10, 2021. He was an extremely talented carpenter who could build anything and enjoyed showing his gift. Ronald enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking and canning. He loved spoiling the kids of his neighborhood and was dedicated to giving to children's charities. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Helen...
Rose Carrier
Dec 10, 2021
Rose Carrier, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky, gained her angel wings, surrounded by her children on Friday, December 10, 2021. Rose was an avid reader, and if she could get it in her hand she would read it. She was a loving and generous person who was always helping those around her. Rose was a published poet and her works were...
Steven Glenn Kirkman
Dec 10, 2021
Steven Glenn Kirkman, 54, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021. Steven was an avid University of Kentucky fan. He was truck driver for 27 years before his retirement in 2017. Steven loved spending time with his family. He will be missed by all who knew him.He was born on June 14, 1967 in Louisville, Kentucky to...
James W. Mayes, Jr.
Dec 10, 2021
James "Jimmy" W. Mayes Jr., 63, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021. He was born on January 15, 1958 in Louisville, Kentucky to James and Norma (Gahafer) Mayes. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, James Dennis "Jimmy" Mayes, brothers, Larry and Garry Mayes, sister, Diane Bruce, and his niece, Jaime...
Ricky Witt
Dec 10, 2021
Ricky Wayne Witt, 62, of Leitchfield, Kentucky, formerly of Louisville, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021. Ricky was an avid University of Louisville Fan. In his younger years, he played football along with many other sports. Ricky was a proud father, grandfather, loved being around his family, and all of his animals. He enjoyed listening to country music and...
Patricia Cooke Wardell
Dec 10, 2021
Patricia "Pat" Wardell (age 95) died on December 10, 2021. Pat lived most of her life in her native state of California. For the past nine years, Pat's home was the Miralea retirement community at Masonic Home in Louisville. Pat's love of family was one of her brightest gifts. Pat leaves behind her two children, Kevin (Linda) Wardell and Jean...
Joseph Lawrence Thomas
Dec 10, 2021
JOSEPH "JOE" LAWRENCE THOMAS, age 82 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021 with family by his side, following a gallant battle for survival after being hit head-on by a drunk driver November 24th. Joe was born August 6, 1939 in Paducah, KY to the late Joseph and Irene Thomas. He is preceded in death by his...
Cody Christopher Loftus
Dec 9, 2021
Cody Christopher Loftus, age 28 of Louisville, Ky. passed away on Thursday December 9th, 2021. Cody was an amazing daddy to his son Harrison, a loving son, brother, cousin, mentor and friend. He enjoyed fast cars, riding ATV's, boating, going to the beach and traveling with his son, family and close friends. He lived simply yet worked endlessly. Cody's big...
Teresa Ann Perry
Dec 9, 2021
Teresa Ann Perry, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021.She was born on October 16, 1952 in Selma, Alabama to Dawson and Amie (Savage) Milhouse. She is preceded in death by her Father, Dawson Milhouse, Mother, Amie Milhouse, siblings, Willie Mae Jones, Ollie Lou McGuire, Louise Easley, Ruby Miller, George Milhouse, Sr., Robert Milhouse , Sr.,...
Iva Nell Goodman
Dec 9, 2021
Iva Nell Goodman, 56, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Iva was a loving wife, mother, nini, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved cooking and she would go out of her way to help anyone. She always loved being outdoors fishing and being with her family. Iva will truly be missed by anyone and everyone who...
Michael Tony Maynard
Dec 9, 2021
Michael Tony Maynard, age 57 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his home. He was born October 10, 1964 in Munich, Germany to his late father, Willis Lee Maynard, Sr. and his mother, Ursula Martha Maynard. He was a proud Veteran and served in the US Army. Michael loved to fish with his friend Les and loved...
Norman R. Smith
Dec 9, 2021
Norman R. Smith, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021.Norman was born on February 19, 1955 in Louisville to Gerard and Mary Catherine (Albro) Smith. He was a 1973 graduate of Iroquois High School. Norman retired from CSX as a Train Engineer after 23 years of service. Norman is preceded in death by his parents, and...
Paul J. Bacher
Dec 9, 2021
Paul J. Bacher, 87, of New Albany, passed away on Thursday Dec 9, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital surrounded by his family.He was born Aug 26, 1934 in Louisville, KY to Anton and Ottilia Bacher and then moved to St. Francis, KY. After attending high school seminary in PA, he returned home to his family in Louisville. He was...
John Watson Slaughter
Dec 9, 2021
John Watson "Poppy" Slaughter, age 77 of Louisville, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. John was the happiest person in the world and never met a stranger. He was a graduate of Ahrens High School where he also taught printing to many students. He worked in the printing/lithographing industry for over 50 years. John was a loving father, grandfather...
Martha Jean (Bailey) Saettel
Dec 9, 2021
Martha Jean (Bailey) Saettel, 83, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Martha was a Christian by faith and loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed watching game shows, playing games, and cooking for her family.Martha was born on September 20, 1938, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late John and Ollie (Vaughn)...
Thomas Gerald Orem
Dec 8, 2021
Thomas Gerald Orem, age 85 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away at Creekside on Whipps Mill Assisted Living on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Tom was a graduate of Richmond High School in Richmond, Indian and a Veteran of the US Air Force. Tom retired in 1997 from General Electric after 35 years of service, where he traveled and lived in various...
Floyd Schanz
Dec 8, 2021
Floyd "Hunter" Schanz, age 27, passed away peacefully at his home in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born October 9, 1994 to Floyd Schanz and Kristin Willoughby. Hunter had the voice of an angel. His singing career started at age 10 with the West Louisville Boys Choir. He attended the Youth Performing Arts School at DuPont Manual. This music love lead...
Karen Lynn (Brown) Flick
Dec 8, 2021
Karen Lynn Flick, 71, of Sellersburg, Indiana, went to her reward on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. She was born on September 21, 1950, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Bill and Dorothy (Potts) Brown.She had a passion for her family, and was often found spending time loving them. She made everyone feel at home with her, cooking their favorite...
Norma Jean Blankenship
Dec 8, 2021
Norma Jean "Babe" Blankenship, 85, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. She was a retired barber and former owner of the Elite Barber Shop in Greenville, Illinois.She was born on January 1, 1936, in East Saint Louis, Illinois, to the late Milton and Norma Hanser of Grantfork, Illinois. Along with her parents, she is preceded...
Charles John Martin
Dec 8, 2021
Charles John Martin, 82, of Middletown passed away on December 8, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Molly Myers Martin; daughter, Betsy Ann Kiefer (David); and grandchildren, Martin, Rebecca, and Angela Kiefer. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 3 pm to 6 pm and Wednesday from 10 am to 11:30 am at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, and Receptions,...
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