Obituaries
Marjorie First
Apr 8, 2022
Marjorie First, 74, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022. She was a long-time member of Galatian Missionary Baptist Church, where she was Missionary President, President of the Choir, and the Sunday School teacher. Marjorie loved working with the youth. She retired from New Albany High School, where she worked as the physical education teacher for...
Clarence John Rivers, Jr.
Apr 8, 2022
Clarence John Rivers Jr., 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022.Clarence John Rivers, Jr. the eldest son of the late Clarence John Rivers, Sr. and Ida Mitchell Rivers was born December 23, 1941; in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Clarence has 3 sibilings- Brother- David Rivers (Donna); Sister- Rosyln Brown (Jerry*); Brother- Edward Rivers* (Janice)He graduated from 5th Avenue...
Debbie Morrow
Apr 8, 2022
Debbie Morrow, 59, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022. She was born on August 28, 1962 in Stanford , Kentucky to Johnny and Virginia (Humphrey) Karr. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Mark Anthony Morrow, Sr., siblings, Joyce Fenwick, Butch Karr, Junior Karr, and Betty Deahrie.Debbie retired as the General...
Colleen Annette Thompson
Apr 7, 2022
Colleen Annette Thompson, 49, of Hudson, Kentucky, formerly of Louisville, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Colleen spent her entire life taking care of others. She spent 25 years as an EMT servicing Jefferson and Breckinridge Counties. Colleen was known her infectious smile, kind, selfless heart, and one of a kind sense of humor. She was a loving and...
Deborah Ann Woosley
Apr 7, 2022
Deborah "Debi" Ann Woosley, 73, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022.She was born on April 1, 1949, in Covington, Kentucky, to Harry and Marian "Penny" (Nelson) Klosterman. She was raised and educated in Cincinnati, OH and raised her 3 daughters in Indianapolis, IN. She worked as an insurance agent for many years. After retirement from...
Janis (Hoffeins) Hill
Apr 7, 2022
Janis (Hoffeins) Hill, 93, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022. She graduated from Jennie Edmundson School of Nursing in Council Bluffs, Iowa and went on to have a career as a registered nurse. Jan was a longtime member of Floyds Knobs Christian Church, where she served many years as an elder, choir member, treasurer and...
Marylyn Whittenburg
Apr 6, 2022
Marylyn Whittenburg, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Marylyn enjoyed cooking, reading, and spending time with friends and family. She was loving and devoted Mother, Grandmother, and Sister. Marylyn was the "Life of the Party" and was always there to have a good time, and make those around her have a good time. She will...
Carl Edward Ester
Apr 6, 2022
Carl Edward Ester, 93, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He was a 1942 graduate of St. Mary's Catholic School in New Albany and proudly served his country for 22 years in the United States Air Force. Carl retired after a career in law enforcement in Omaha, Nebraska. He was a member of Bellview Masonic Lodge...
Betty Lou Orange
Apr 5, 2022
Betty Lou Orange, 94, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Betty Lou was a lifetime member of Virginia Ave Methodist Church. She enjoyed driving and taking her friends to appointments around town. Betty loved her cats and dogs. She worked for Insurance Services Organization for many years before her retirement. Betty Lou will be missed by...
Frank B. Coffman Sr.
Apr 5, 2022
Frank B. Coffman Sr., 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Frank was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend. He loved golfing, fishing, trains, woodworking, and an avid U of L fan. Frank will truly be missed by anyone and everyone who had the honor of knowing him.He was born on September 16,...
Emmett Tucker Jr.
Apr 5, 2022
Emmett Tucker Jr. 80, of Louisville KY went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday April 5, 2022. He was retired from Phillip Morris where he worked for 30 years. He loved his Polar Pops, tinkering on old cars but most of all loved and cherished his family. Emmett loved coaching sports for the Firefighters Sports League. He...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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