Obituaries
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...
John Frederick Weaver, Ii
May 10, 2022
John Frederick Weaver II, 36, was born to Patricia Grigsby-Kimberly and John Frederick Weaver Sr. On March 28, 1986 in Louisville, Kentucky along with his two siblings, sister, Patrice, and eldest brother, Darryl Grigsby. John attended elementary school in Louisville, then went on to attend Doss High School where upon graduation, he received his degree in general studies.Lil John, as...
Dr. Michael Glover
May 9, 2022
Dr. John Michael Glover, 59, of Pine Bluff, AR passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. Dr. J. Michael Glover enjoyed being a Physician and helping people. In his pastime he loved going fishing, hunting and being in the outdoors. He had a funny personality and loved being a jokester. Dr. J. Michael Glover graduated from University of Arkansas. He...
Corey Steven Sandlin
May 9, 2022
Corey Steven "Chainsaw" Sandlin, 33, of Lanesville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. He was born on November 22, 1988, in Louisville, Kentucky.How do you say goodbye to a force of nature? Corey Sandlin, or Chainsaw, as he was known in the haunted house industry, loved to shock people, whether he was using his razor-sharp wit or throwing...
Teresa Patterson
May 9, 2022
Teresa Patterson, 61, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022.She was born on December 30, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late James and Elma (Clark) Patterson. She is preceded in death by her brothers Keith, Danny and Jimmy Patterson. Teresa is survived by her loving daughters, Jessica and Janna Barnswell, her grandchildren Jersei, Jaxx and Jayla,...
Frederick Lewis Dewald
May 9, 2022
Frederick "Fred" Lewis Dewald Sr., 79, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. He was born on May 21, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky to Henry and Helen (Weikel) Dewald. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Sue Dewald, son, Freddie Dewald, Jr, and siblings, Janice Shelton, Henry Dewald, James Dewald and...
George Ronnie Wilkerson
May 9, 2022
George Ronnie Wilkerson, 71, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. Ronnie was a hard worker, who drove trucks for a living. Earlier in life, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and later became a master at winning on slot machines.He was born on July 20, 1950, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to the late George William Wilkerson and Ruth...
Jerry Thomas Black Iii
May 8, 2022
Jerry T. Black III, 79, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, May 8, 2022. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on November 5, 1942. He attended Flaget and graduated from Trinity High School in 1961. He spent the majority of his career in sales and marketing for major furniture and carpet companies.Jerry loved music and had a great...
Robert L. Reynolds
May 8, 2022
Robert L. Reynolds "Bobby" , 85, of Brooks, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 11, 1936 in Louisville, Kentucky to Herbert and Edna (McGinty) Reynolds. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Sue Reynolds, companion, Doris Weintjes, and three brothers, Ronnie, Jerry and Wayne...
Brenda Kay Niehaus
May 8, 2022
Brenda Kay Niehaus, 65, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022. She was born on February 26, 1957, in Pineville, Kentucky. Brenda had a heart for all animals and loved spending time with her family.Brenda is survived by her sons, Carl Kannapel (Melanie), William Kannapel (Bridgett), and Matthew Niehaus (Sarah); grandchildren, Rebecca, Blake, Luke, Carly, Karter, Khorra,...
Mary Kathleen Logan
May 8, 2022
Mary Kathleen "Katie" Logan, peacefully passed away Sunday, May 08, 2022, at Providence Care Center in New Albany, IN. A resident of Louisville for over 70 years, she was born in Grayson County, KY, June 22, 1933 to the late Albert L. and Merle Crume Cummings. She graduated from Nursing College in Owensboro, KY in 1964 and spent her nursing...
Thomas Wayne Ernspiker
May 7, 2022
Thomas Wayne Ernspiker, age 56 of Louisville, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022. His family considered him as the person with the biggest heart and would help anyone in need. Tom is survived by his loving children, Cassidy, Kyle (Kayla) and Joey; his grandchildren, Kamryn, Mila and Karlee; his siblings, Cathy, Mark, Dana, Lisa, Tammy and Lori; many nieces,...
William Jeremy Harshfield
May 7, 2022
William Jeremy Harshfield, 46, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022. He was born on December 29, 1975 in Louisville, Kentucky to William "Darrell" and Mary (Clevenger) Harshfield. He is preceded in death by his father.Jeremy will always be remembered for his kind heart, he will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Jeremy is survived...
Charity Miller
May 6, 2022
Charity Miller, 62, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on May 6, 2022. Charity was born in Jersey City, NJ to Norman & Noemi Parroco on July 23, 1959. She went on to graduate high school from Ballard High School. She graduated college from St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management. Charity met the love...
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