Obituaries
Elizabeth J. Cooper
Feb 8, 2022
Elizabeth "Libby" J. Cooper, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Libby was all about helping people, and worked for many years at Meadowview Nursing Home and Friendship Manor Nursing Home, as well as the State Department of Juvenile Justice in the Dietary. She made sure everyone ate well! Libby had a great love for...
Maria Mattei
Feb 7, 2022
Maria Mattei left us on February 7, 2022 to be with her beloved husband, Lou Mattei; parents, Patrick and Ellen Sampson; sisters, Theresa Fowler, Monica Byrde and Patricia Dohey; nephew, Michael Fowler.Maria was born in Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada and lived most of her 82 years in the Louisville, Kentucky area. Maria initially worked as a telephone operator for the US...
Rudy Dezern Jr.
Feb 7, 2022
Rudy "Chip" Marcus Dezern Jr., 36, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. Chip enjoyed being outside in nature and in his garden. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Chip will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.He was born on May 1, 1985 in Louisville, Kentucky to Rudy and Donna (Brazzell)...
Linda Kyann Kirby
Feb 7, 2022
Linda Kyann Kirby, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. Kyann was a loving wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend. She was born on April 9, 1954 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Arnett and Shirley (Osbourne) Wilson. She is preceded in death by her Father, Arnett Wilson and Mother, Shirley Wilson.Linda is survived by her...
Jennie J. Peace
Feb 7, 2022
Jennie Josephine Mitchell Peace, 89, of Shepherdsville, KY passed away Monday, February 7, 2022 at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville. She was a native of Coral Ridge, KY and former member of Penile Baptist Church in Louisville. She was preceded in death by her husband, James David Peace. of Valley Station, KY, father, Thomas Needham Mitchell, Sr of Glendale, AZ,...
Carolyn Rose Hopfensperger
Feb 7, 2022
Carolyn Rose Hopfensperger, 82, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. Carol was the shining example of a housewife and mother. She spent her time caring for her husband and children and was always involved in their sports and school functions. Carol instilled many of those loving qualities in her family. Carol loved spending time with...
Lenville Bentley
Feb 7, 2022
Lenville "Bo" Bentley , 62, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. Bo was an avid University of Kentucky fan. He loved listening to his Classic Rock, and his favorite time of the year was the Kentucky Derby. Bo enjoyed having a good time with his friends and family. He was a devoted Dad, Brother, Uncle, and...
Jacqueline &Charles Brogan
Feb 7, 2022
Jacqueline Elaine (Richard) Brogan and Charles Joseph Brogan passed away within hours of one another after 65 years of marriage on February 7, 2022, at Autumn Woods Health Campus. They were preceded in death by their son, David Charles Brogan.Jackie was an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother. She was born on May 29, 1933, to the late John and Virginia...
Sharon Sue (Byerley) Freiberger
Feb 7, 2022
Sharon Sue (Byerley) Freiberger, 72, ended her earthly journey to begin anew with our Heavenly Father on February 7, 2022. She was surrounded by her husband of 51 years, Paul Freiberger, Jr., and her children, Paul Freiberger III (Melissa), Dana Freiberger, Sarah Herley (John), Elizabeth Ernstberger (Seth), Ashley Mitchell (Adam), and Nicole Freiberger. Sharon is also survived by her grandchildren,...
Craig Steven Uhl
Feb 7, 2022
Craig Steven Uhl, 61, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. He was born on February 15, 1960, in New Albany, Indiana. Craig loved cooking and had a passion for woodworking. He also enjoyed traveling and was an avid golfer. Above all of these things, his greatest joy was spending time with his loving grandchildren.He is...
Mary Lucille Wells
Feb 7, 2022
Mary Lucille Wells, 88, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. Mary was devoted to her family. Her greatest love was the time she spent with them traveling, going to sporting events, and making trips to the casino. She found great joy in sharing memories of growing up on the farm and spending time with her grandchildren.She...
Bonnie May Conners
Feb 6, 2022
Bonnie Conners, age 73, passed away in the company of family, February 6th, 2022, in Louisville, KY. Bonnie was born in Pittsfield, New Hampshire on March 31st, 1948, the daughter of the late Donald and Eleanor Riel. She graduated from Pittsfield High School, later pursuing and retiring from a career in mortgage underwriting. Bonnie married the love of her life...
Chauncey Lee Whitiker
Feb 6, 2022
Chauncey "Buck" Whitiker, 56, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Chauncey and his family grew up in the community of Highland Park and attended Highland Park Missionary Baptist Church as a young adult. He was an avid horse racing fan and he worked at Churchill downs for many years hot walking the horses. He loved his...
James Keith Ocker
Feb 6, 2022
James Keith "Jim" Ocker, passed away on February 6, 2022. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed doing woodworking. Jim was baptized and had a strong faith in God. His family meant the world to him and he enjoyed spending time with them. Jim will be truly missed and will forever live in our hearts. He was preceded in death...
Susan Kay (Ash) Scriver
Feb 6, 2022
Susan Kay (Ash) Scriver went to be with her heavenly family on February 6, 2022. She was the daughter of Betty (Schultz) Ash and Mervyn Ash. She is survived by her brother, Harold Ash, Sr.; sister, Marjie (Ash) Starnes; and nephews, C. Todd Starnes, Jordan D. Starnes, and Ryan M. Starnes (Rebekah). She leaves behind many great-nieces, nephews and friends,...
Salvador Robles
Feb 6, 2022
Salvador Robles, 58, of Clarksville, Indiana, formally of Brooklyn, New York, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022.He was born on February 24, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Angel and Virgimina Robles.He enjoyed fishing, Bocce Ball, and watching sports. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.Salvador is survived by his daughter, Melissa (Amanda) Burdette-Morgan;...
William David Bomar, Jr.
Feb 6, 2022
William "David" Bomar Jr., age 73 passed away on Sunday, February 6th 2022. David was a loving husband, father, brother, Pawpaw, uncle and friend. There is a common thread from all that knew David Bomar – He was extremely loved and will be greatly missed. He enjoyed family gatherings, especially if Karaoke was involved, golfing, fishing trips, watching his Cards...
Paul Leo Pate
Feb 6, 2022
Paul Leo Pate, age 82, of Crestwood, KY, passed away on February 6, 2022. Paul was an Army veteran and retired Engineer for CSX Railroad who enjoyed golfing and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Blanche Nall Pate; his children, Lauren Pate Ray of Brandenburg, Monica Pate of Rineyville, and Doug Pate (Jenny) of Pendleton; his...
Finley C. Cornett, Jr.
Feb 6, 2022
Finley C. Cornett, Jr., 61, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at his home. He graduated from Charlestown High School in 1978 and was a member of Local 795, retiring after a career in construction. Finley was a true blue fan of the Kentucky Wildcats and enjoyed playing the lottery.He was born on October 28, 1960,...
Maburn Leon Collard, Sr.
Feb 6, 2022
Maburn Leon Collard, Sr., age 88, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 surrounded by family at Baptist Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana, due to pulmonary fibrosis and Covid pneumonia. Maburn was born on October 18, 1933, in Kyrock, Kentucky, the son of the late Luther and Levada (Beck) Collard, Sr. Having a strong love...
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