Obituaries

Audrey M. Ishmael

Audrey M. Ishmael

Apr 5, 2022

Audrey M. Ishmael, 97, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Audrey enjoyed crochet, sewing, embroidering, and crafts. She was an avid University of Kentucky fan. Audrey was nurse at Jewish Hospital on 5 Towers before her retirement. She was a tech savvy Grandmother who loved sending texts and photos to her Children and Grandchildren. Audrey was...

Barbara Mckay

Barbara Mckay

Apr 5, 2022

Barbara McKay, age 90 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Barbara was born June 27, 1931 in Shelbyville, IN to the late Burl and Georgia (Coakley) Stevens. Barbara was a devout Christian her entire life and a member of Hurstbourne Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at the time of her death. Barbara was preceded in death by her...

Ray Edward Laduke

Ray Edward Laduke

Apr 5, 2022

Ray Edward LaDuke, 81, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Ray was a graduate of Indiana University where he excelled as their baseball team's 2nd baseman. He went on to play for the Mets minor league team, the Quincy Jets, from 1962-1963. Ray was also an avid golfer. He worked for many years as the...

Gail Marie Thomas

Gail Marie Thomas

Apr 5, 2022

Gail Marie Thomas, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. She was born on July 6, 1945 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Robert and Alois (Armstrong) Buchanan. Gail was a member of Southeast Christian Church and a dog lover. Gail is survived by her son, William R. Thomas, daughters, Karen M. Thomas, Rhonda L. Thomas,...

Emma Jolene Hunton

Emma Jolene Hunton

Apr 5, 2022

Emma "Jodie" Jolene Hunton, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. She was born on July 25, 1946 in Springfield, Kentucky to the late Joseph and Emma (Hood) Humes. She is preceded in death by her grandson Isaac Lawrence. Jodie is survived by her loving daughters, Bethany Jolene Inman (Philip), Bonnie Jocelyn Lawrence (Russell), grandchildren Eden...

William L. Scott

William L. Scott

Apr 4, 2022

William "Billy" Scott, passed away on April 4 at the age of 77. He loved with all his heart, but it could no longer support his will or body. Despite his declining health he always maintained his colorful and strong willed personality.He was married to the love of his life for 60 years Rosalie "Rosie" Scott. They built a business...

Samuel Lowery Straughn, Jr.

Samuel Lowery Straughn, Jr.

Apr 4, 2022

Samuel Lowery Straughn, Jr., age 80 of Westport, Kentucky passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022. Sam was a farmer for most of his life and worked as a truck driver for Sexton Foods for 27 years. He loved riding his horses and spending time with his family. Sam was preceded in death by his siblings, Wanda Burton, Margie Hartman,...

Brenda A. Berry

Brenda A. Berry

Apr 3, 2022

Brenda A. Berry, 59, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Brenda was a loving mom, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend. She is an avid animal lover who was loved by every animal who ever met her. She loved boating, the lake, playing darts, horseshoes, sitting by the fire, and any board game with her grandchildren. She...

Jesse Marvin Orndorff Iii

Jesse Marvin Orndorff Iii

Apr 3, 2022

Jesse Marvin Orndorff III, 34, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Jesse was a loving son, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He was born on October 3, 1987 in Louisville, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his Grandmother, Bettie Fletcher, aunt, Yolanda Porter, and Cousin, Valecia Jones.Jesse is survived by his loving family, Mother, Crystal...

Michael Morgan

Michael Morgan

Apr 3, 2022

Michael "Mike" Morgan, 73, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Mike enjoyed hunting and being in the outdoors. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 89 and was a retired driver for IMI Concrete. Mike was a vivid story teller and never met a stranger. He was a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend....

Helga Stechert Landon

Helga Stechert Landon

Apr 3, 2022

Helga Stechert "Holly" Landon, age 95 of Louisville, passed away on April 3, 2022. Holly was born in Berlin, Germany on March 26, 1927 to the late Helene and Friedrich Stechert. She was a Registered Nurse who retired from Suburban hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Holly was the youngest of three siblings. Holly met her future husband, Olan Wallace "Al" Landon,...

Olga Geller

Olga Geller

Apr 3, 2022

Olga Geller, 72, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on April 3, 2022. She was born to Dmitri & Frida Rosenblit in Russia and was raised alongside one sister. Olga went on to achieve her PhD in Russia and practice as an OBGYN for 20+ years. When she moved to Kentucky, she went back to school to achieve her Associate's Degree...

Bryan G. Mudd

Bryan G. Mudd

Apr 2, 2022

Bryan Mudd, 58, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Bryan was very kind, loving, and was willing to help anyone in need. He was an amazing cook and had a green thumb in the garden. Most importantly, Bryan loved his children and believed they were his greatest accomplishment. Bryan will be missed by all who knew...

Doris Carole White

Doris Carole White

Apr 2, 2022

Doris Carole White, age 88 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022. Doris graduated from Shawnee High School in Louisville KY, 1951. Her work life included several years at Louisville General Hospital and went on to work as office manager at Radiology Management Services until retiring in 1998. She is preceded in death by her husband, David White, parents...

Ronald Lee Johnson

Ronald Lee Johnson

Apr 2, 2022

Ronald Lee Johnson, 77, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Ronnie was a proud veteran of the United States Navy who was stationed on the US Mullinnix Destoyer during Vietnam. He retired from Pillsbury in 2009. Ronnie was a diehard UK fan and loved to listen to George Jones. Most importantly, he was a dedicated...

Lois Dean Crenshaw

Lois Dean Crenshaw

Apr 2, 2022

Lois Dean Crenshaw, 94, of White House, Tennessee, formerly of Louisville, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Lois enjoyed going to church and her Bible Studies. She was a member of Broadmoor Baptist Church in Nashville, and formerly Harvest Church of God in Louisville. Lois was a member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed doing her floral arrangements and...

Maylon "Tony" Collier

Maylon "Tony" Collier

Apr 2, 2022

Maylon "Tony" Collier, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on April 2, 2022. He was born to Wilburn & Cora Collier on April 14, 1939 and was raised alongside twelve siblings. He later met the love of his life, Marilyn Collier, and together they raised two children. Tony worked at the Ford Motor Company for 31 years, performing maintenance. In...

Edward Maurice Douglas, Sr.

Edward Maurice Douglas, Sr.

Apr 1, 2022

Edward Maurice "Eddie" Douglas Sr, 74, was born June 22, 1947, in Louisville, KY, to Lawrence and Sylvia Douglas. Eddie passed on April 1, 2022, at the VA Hospital surrounded by his family.After attending Central High School, Eddie enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1965, where he fought in the Vietnam War until 1968, when he was honorably...

Louis A. Kenny

Louis A. Kenny

Apr 1, 2022

Louis "Lou" A. Kenny, 61, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on April 1, 2022. Lou was born in Portsmouth, Ohio to Michael & Mary Kenny on September 20, 1960, and was raised alongside 4 siblings. He went on to graduate from Trinity High School, Class of 1978. He graduated from the Louisville Division of Police Training Academy in 1987. During...

Betty June Rose

Betty June Rose

Apr 1, 2022

Betty June Rose, 90, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on April 1, 2022. Betty was born to Raymond & Alberta Gorbandt on September 4, 1931. She went on to graduate from Anchorage High School, Class of 1949. During this period, she met the love of her life, Milton Rose, and together they raised two children.Betty is preceded in death by...

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