Obituaries
Billy Devone Higgs
Mar 10, 2022
Billy Devone Higgs, 81, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Billy was raised in Roundhill, Kentucky, in Butler County. He retired from Kitchen Kompact after 38 years of employment. He loved mowing grass and working with his hands. Billy could be found at all hours in his garage working or tinkering on something.He was born on...
William Edward Zipfel
Mar 10, 2022
William "Bill" Edward Zipfel, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022. He was born on July 22, 1941 in Oak Harbor, Ohio to the late Edward and Vivian (Kolath) Zipfel. He is also preceded in death by his first wife Elizabeth (Porter) Zipfel, sister Diane Zipfel Lee (Richard), step-brother Steve Hunter and step mother Betty Zipfel....
Eddie "Slick" Bush
Mar 10, 2022
Eddie "Slick" Bush, 91, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Eddie was a Bluegrass Musician from day one who loved to play music and spend time with his family. He was faithful to his church Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church for over fifty years. He is a proud Marine Veteran and served our country with honor...
D'Anthony D English
Mar 9, 2022
D'Anthony D English, 22, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. D'Anthony was a loving son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend. He had a smile that would light up any room he walked into. He had a heart of gold that would take care of the ones he loved. His family meant the world to him...
Davida Gwenn Cain
Mar 9, 2022
Davida Gwenn Cain, 42 (who are we kidding, 29,) of Louisville, KY passed away on Wednesday March 9, 2022. Beautiful, the one word everyone used to describe Davida. She was a light in every room she walked into. She was gravity and pulled everyone near her. Davida sparkled, and she made you smile even if you didn't want to. Dee's...
Joseph Neal Camarata
Mar 9, 2022
Joseph Neal Camarata, 73, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed from this life to eternal life on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Joe was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, a decorated military veteran, a retired United States Customs Inspector, and a Christ-follower.He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Ann Marie; his children, Victoria (Dakin) Poland and Edward (Lisa)...
Robert Howard Blessing, Jr.
Mar 9, 2022
Robert Howard Blessing, Jr., 78, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. He grew up in Elkhart, Indiana, and was a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington. Bob retired after 37 years from the New Albany-Floyd County School Corporation and also taught evening GED classes for many years. He was a...
Roger Wayne Conley, Sr.
Mar 8, 2022
Roger Wayne Conley, Sr., was a loving father and the absolute proudest of grandfathers. He passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, following a valiant battle with cancer. He fought long and hard, knowing that each day that he did, he'd get another day with his family. He was a warrior in every sense of the word. Roger was a...
Carolyn C. Whitt
Mar 8, 2022
Carolyn C. Whitt, 96, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. She was born on November 13, 1925 in Sharpsburg, Kentucky to the late Joseph and Cora (Toler) Clarke. She is also preceded in death by her husband John K. Whitt Jr., daughter Ellen Gardner, granddaughter Carole Kiefer, grandson McDonald Osborne, sister Kathryn D. Smith, brothers David...
Ed Gardner
Mar 8, 2022
Ed Gardner, 78, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Ed proudly served in the United States Army where he retired. He then worked for Naval Ordinance and retired through them. Ed was a Vietnam Veteran and was a member of the VFW. He will be known for his social life and always wanting to be around...
Tammy Marie Lagle (Hoyland) Morrison
Mar 8, 2022
Tammy Marie Lagle (Hoyland) Morrison, 61, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.She was born on May 13, 1960, in Clarksville, Indiana, to Sylvia (Murphy) Whelan and the late William Hoyland. In addition to her father, Tammy was preceded in death by her children, Michael and Laura Lagle.Along with her mother, Tammy is survived by her siblings,...
Lisa Carter
Mar 8, 2022
Lisa Carter, 64, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. She was born on November 30, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky to Robert and Frances (Hurley) Snellen . Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Robin R. Snellen and her niece, Angel Snellen-Decker.Lisa will always be remembered for the love she had for...
Pastor Douglas Woosley
Mar 8, 2022
Pastor Fred Douglas Woosley, age 79 of Louisville, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. He was born on December 30, 1942 in Louisville to the late Fred Clovis Woosley and Ada Mel Tomes Woosley. He graduated from Portland Christian School and the Louisville Bible College. Fred worked 30 years in the optical business in Kentucky...
Phyllis M. (Briner) Chandler
Mar 8, 2022
Phyllis M. (Briner) Chandler, 71, of Hanover, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Phyllis was a skilled homemaker in every sense of the word and enjoyed quilting, baking, sewing, and listening to music. She will be remembered as a loving, mother, grandmother, and sister who always had a smile on her face.She was born on June 23, 1950,...
Betty O'Nan
Mar 7, 2022
Betty O'Nan, 91, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022. She was born on November 28, 1930 in West Liberty, Kentucky to Corbitt and Florence Elam. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. O'Nan; son, Charles S. O'Nan; father, Corbitt Elam; mother, Florence Elam; and her brothers and sisters.Betty is survived by her grandsons,...
Colton Lee Rufing
Mar 7, 2022
Colton Lee Rufing, 17, of Greenville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on September 1, 2004, in New Albany, Indiana. Colton attended Floyd Central High School. He loved hunting and fishing, snorkeling, riding motocross with his friends, and online gaming.Colton is survived by his parents, Jason...
Joan L. Reeser
Mar 7, 2022
Joan L. Reeser, 67, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022. She was born on May 7, 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late E.G. "Rusty" and Beverly (Hyde) Reeser. She is also preceded in death by her grandparents E.G. and Sarah Reeser and Mary and Jack Uhlrich. Joan graduated with a master's degree in Architecture Design...
Howard Eugene Simpson, Sr.
Mar 7, 2022
Howard E. Simpson, Sr., age 74 passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at St. Matthews Care Center. He was born September 5, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Frankie Simpson, Sr. and Helen Simpson. He lived in Louisville with his loving wife Sandra Goff Simpson who were married December 20, 1966. Howard was a supply sargeant in the U.S....
Ludeema Nell Williams
Mar 6, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ludeema "Ludie" Nell (Penrod) Williams, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky. Ludie passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Ludie was born on August 4, 1946, in Beech Creek, Kentucky to the late Henry and Opal (Woodruff) Penrod. She is preceded in death by her son Mark Williams and sisters Betty...
Ronald "Ronnie" Hill
Mar 6, 2022
Ronald "Ronnie" Hill, 68, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Ronnie was a dedicated referee for KFOA and refereed every weekend for all ages of football for 36 years. He was an avid Virginia Tech fan and he was a third degree black belt for Olympic Karate Studio. Ronnie will truly be missed by anyone who...
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