Obituaries
Gloria Jean Specht Moore
Jul 9, 2021
Gloria Jean Specht Moore, 96, was born March 3, 1925, in Louisville KY died July 9, 2021.She was preceded in death by her parents Louis Ernst Specht and Audia Mae Hite Wilhelm, three sisters and two brothers. Also, her son Robert L. Moore.She is survived by her devoted and caring son Howell I. "Sonny" Moore, Jr. (Linda) and daughter-in-law, Louise...
Theresa Gayle Unser
Jul 8, 2021
Theresa Gayle Unser, 48, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021. She was born on April 2, 1973 in Louisville, Kentucky to Dennis and Rena (McFall) Unser. She is preceded in death by her mother. Theresa will always be remembered for a loving and caring person who would take time away from her life to help anyone...
James Lynwood Harrington, Jr
Jul 8, 2021
James L. Harrington, Jr, passed away on July 8, 2021.James L. Harrington, Jr. was a loyal servant and lover of Jehovah. He loved his wife Carolyn, mother Thelma (momma's boy), daughters (girl dad), grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. He was funny, genuine and kind. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.We are respecting his wishes...
Mary Delores Zavitson
Jul 8, 2021
Mary Delores Striewe Zavitson, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021. She was born in Evansville, Indiana to the late Charles and Antoinette Flux Striewe. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Chris Zavitson; son, Jack (Betty) Lindenberger; son, Russell (Denise) Zavitson; grandchildren, Jaby Lindenberger, Tony Zavitson and Olivia Zavitson; and great-grandson, Jameson Oro.Cremation was chosen following...
Melvin Allan Childers
Jul 8, 2021
Melvin Allan Childers, 60, passed away on July 8, 2021. He was an Army veteran who loved fishing, hunting, spending time at the lake and he was a devoted UK fan, who never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his father, John Childers and his sister, Wanda Gale Rodgers.Allan leaves to cherish his memories his daughters, Chrissy...
Joseph Daniel Keith, Jr
Jul 7, 2021
Joseph Daniel "Joe" Keith, Jr, 56, passed away on July 7, 2021. Family meant the world to him; he loved family gatherings and spending time with them. Joe loved spending time at the track and watching the races. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, fishing, hunting and listening to country and classic rock music. Joe's favorite activities to do with his grandchildren...
Rose Marie Whitmer
Jul 7, 2021
Rose M. Whitmer, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Rose was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Rose retired from P.N.C. where she worked for more than 20 years, She was president of the Democratic Club for many years. Her hobbies included jewelry making and ceramics. Rose enjoyed life on Green River Lake, where...
Earl B Wise
Jul 7, 2021
Earl B. Wise, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 7, 2021. He owned and operated Earl B. Wise Mechanical and was a member of The American Legion. Earl was a proud veteran of the United States Navy.Earl was born on January 15, 1947, in Danville, Kentucky to the late Jesse and Deva (Wall) Wise. Earl is survived by...
John William Talbott, Iii
Jul 7, 2021
John William Talbott III, 68, of Eminence, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. He was born on November 9, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky to John and Marianne (Tingle) Talbott. He is preceded in death by his son, Jeremy Talbott and father, John William Talbott, II. John is survived by his children; Troy Talbott, Amy Webster (Jason), Dale Staples,...
James David Dennison
Jul 7, 2021
James David Dennison, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 7, 2021. He retired from Beechmont Press. James was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. James was born on July 22, 1945 in Louisville to the late Mary and Christopher Dennison. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Dennison and Anita Ferguson; and brother,...
Kenneth Ray Cooper
Jul 6, 2021
Kenneth Ray Cooper "Kenny", 68, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. He was born on January 28, 1953 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Kenny is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Marie Cooper, his nieces and nephews, Loretta Lynn (Ron) Holcomb, Betty Ann ( Larry) Wimsett, Jimmy Allen Davis, Tommy Davis, Shirley Ann (Freeman) Riley, Daniel...
Jennifer Lee Jones
Jul 6, 2021
Jennifer Lee Jones, a lively, strong, and smart daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend passed away unexpectedly on July 6th 2021 at the age of 42, in her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.Jenny is survived by her parents, Kathi Kendall(Ron) and Michael Jones(Cindy) daughter, Kierra Lewis, grandchildren, Trip and Tyla, sister Jeanna Townsley-Morse, grandmothers, Jean Shepherd and Joanne Johnson, partner Steven...
Judi Winkers
Jul 6, 2021
Judi Winkers, 62, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 6, 2021. She was born January 12, 1959 in a suburb of Chicago to Edward and Marjorie (Miller) Van Dyke. In 1975, she moved with her family to a farm outside Richland Center, Wisconsin. Judi was preceded in death by her mother, grandparents Ruth and William Miller, stepfather Robert...
Esther Swetnam
Jul 6, 2021
Hazel Esther Swetnam (Chambers) was born in Benedict, Virginia on June 13th, 1928. The daughter of a coal miner, she grew up in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in Bluefield, West Virginia with her 11 brothers and sisters. Her family later moved to Welch, West Virginia where she met Julian Swetnam. They married in 1946 after he returned from...
Tyler Allen Miller
Jul 6, 2021
Tyler Allen Miller, 30, of Bee Spring, Kentucky, formerly of Louisville passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Tyler was an avid collector of things. He loved to fish and being in the outdoors, the University of Louisville Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys, and watching Sports. Tyler loved spending time with family and friends. He had a joyful personality and the biggest...
James Arthur Leppard
Jul 6, 2021
James Arthur Leppard, age 73 of Louisville, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. "Art" had many challenges and obstacles in his life but overcame them with love and courage. Art is survived by his loving family, Richard (Linda), Robert (Cynthia), Dakota (David Stacey) and Minnie Hamilton; and a host of relatives and friends.Funeral services will be private. Interment will...
Fairy B. Karey
Jul 5, 2021
Fairy B. Karey, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 5, 2021 at the University of Louisville Hospital. Fairy was born on September 3, 1950, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Gentry and Susie Mae Bennett. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Wallace Sanders, Dale Sanders, Carl Bennett.Fairy is survived by her husband of 49 years,...
Carrie Louise Taylor
Jul 5, 2021
Carrie Louise Taylor, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021. She was born on September 26, 1952 in Taylorsville, Kentucky to the late Claude and Edna (Spencer) Taylor. She is also preceded in death by her siblings Claude Taylor, Jr., William Thomas Taylor, Clifford Taylor, Edna Mae Beckham, Claudine Taylor, Wanda Taylor Simpson, nephews Rimone Simpson,...
Brenda Darlene Greer-Scott
Jul 5, 2021
Brenda Greer-Scott, 58, of Stockbridge, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021. She had a strong faith in God and accepted Christ at a young age. Brenda was a military wife, and that afforded her the opportunity to travel extensively overseas and throughout the United States. She loved photography and enjoyed fitness, but her greatest love was spending time...
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