Obituaries

Elizabeth Jewell Dickerson

Elizabeth Jewell Dickerson

Mar 30, 2022

Elizabeth Jewell Dickerson, 76, passed away on March 30, 2022. She was a member of Fairdale First Baptist Church. Elizabeth enjoyed doing crafts, scrapbooking, going to flea markets and yard sales. She loved having cookouts with her family and friends. Elizabeth was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and her family meant the world to her. She will be truly...

Douglas Gilbert Blevins

Douglas Gilbert Blevins

Mar 30, 2022

Douglas Gilbert "Doug" Blevins, 58, of Louisville, KY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on March 30, 2022. He was a proud member of AA for 36 years and was a mentor to many. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amanda Blevins and his parents, Earl Gilbert and Peggy A. Blevins.Doug leaves to cherish his memories, his...

Donald Ray Crawford

Donald Ray Crawford

Mar 30, 2022

Donald Ray Crawford, 62, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. He was an avid golfer, bowler and fan of NASCAR. Donnie enjoyed fishing and going on vacations to Florida.He was born on July 5, 1959 to Wilma (Lynch) Crawford and the late Raymond Crawford. In addition to his mother, Donnie is survived by his siblings,...

Roderic Lamont Oldham

Roderic Lamont Oldham

Mar 29, 2022

Roderic "Drick" Oldham answered the final call to enter into eternal life on March 29, 2022 at the age of 59. Roderic was born at the Warren County Hospital on September 11, 1962. Roderic attended Bowling Green High School in Bowling Green, KY, where he famously played basketball and graduated in 1980. He also was a champion in his pee...

Dennis Parks Whittington

Dennis Parks Whittington

Mar 29, 2022

Dennis Parks Whittington, age 70, of Louisville KY, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from Parkinson's Disease and dementia complications. Dennis was born July 2, 1951 in Lenoir, NC. Having spent a long career in journalism, Dennis was an avid newspaper reader and an expert on political history. Dennis was married for 39 years to the...

Lt Frank Eldridge

Lt Frank Eldridge

Mar 28, 2022

LT Frank Eldridge, 59, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 28, 2022. Frank was a warrior, husband, a father, and a lover of life. He took on challenges that some of the rest of us might look upon as impossible, but he met them head on and conquered them. He will be missed by all of those...

Jane Sarles

Jane Sarles

Mar 28, 2022

Clarksville, Indiana, historian Jane Sarles, 89, died peacefully March 28 at Norton Audubon Hospital.A 1950 New Albany High School graduate, Jane held a master's degree in library science from Indiana University-Bloomington and was a librarian at IU-Southeast, two schools in Bedford, Indiana, public libraries in Jeffersonville and Charlestown, and Lanesville K-12 public school. After she retired in 1992, she devoted...

Patricia A. Kihnley

Patricia A. Kihnley

Mar 28, 2022

Patricia A. "Sweetie" Kihnley, 73, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. She was born on July 16, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Hurbert and Goldie Brown. Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Bill Breland, daughter, Michelle Christopher, grandson, Nathan Christopher and numerous cousins, extended family and friends that will miss...

Jarod Michael Thompson

Jarod Michael Thompson

Mar 28, 2022

Jarod Michael Thompson, 25, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. He was born on January 2, 1997 in Jeffersonville, Indiana.He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, James Prather, Bobby Joe Thompson Sr. and Richard Kemp; brother, DeAndrae Murphy and uncle, Drew Sears.Jarod is survived by his loving mother, Kelli (Bryan) Temple; father, Bobby (Sheron) Thompson,...

E. Charlene Keith

E. Charlene Keith

Mar 28, 2022

E. Charlene Keith, 90, of Vine Grove, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. She had a passion for her church Gospel Kingdom Church and was a long time member there. At age 82, she became a published writer (Gleanings from the Fields of Boaz). The reason for this book is primarily for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; to...

Elmer Anthony Thomas

Elmer Anthony Thomas

Mar 28, 2022

Elmer "Buster" Anthony Thomas, 83, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. Buster is survived by his mother Catherine Thomas; siblings Bill Thomas, Allison Horsley and Debbie Wilcoxson; 7 children: Tony (Pam) Thomas, Tom (Michelle LaFollette) Thomas, Laurie (Sam) Cosentino, Martin (Caralee) Witteveen-Lane, Melissa Lane, Todd (Kristin) Thomas, and Erin Thomas; 16 grandchildren: Candace Tow, Hillary Sullivan,...

Sue Ann (Vanover) Flora

Sue Ann (Vanover) Flora

Mar 28, 2022

Sue Ann (Vanover) Flora, 73, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. She had a successful career as a real estate agent. Sue loved spending time with her family and hosting big family get together's. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and baking cakes. Sue also volunteered at her grandkids school, doing box tops for education.She was born...

Joel Daniel Sauer, Sr.

Joel Daniel Sauer, Sr.

Mar 27, 2022

Joel Daniel Sauer, Sr., 39, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Joel was a very smart, confident, and handsome man. He loved to make everyone laugh and could put a smile on anyone's face. Joel loved playing chess, being in the outdoors, and being creative. Joel was an avid UK fan and loved to watch UK...

Edward Lee Mcrae

Edward Lee Mcrae

Mar 27, 2022

Edward Lee McRae, 71, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022. He retired from Jeff Boat as a crane/rigging leader after an almost 30-year career. He had a great sense of humor, loved his family deeply, and was incredibly proud of his 30 years of sobriety. Eddie was a fan of Dodge trucks, the Los Angeles...

Carla Leigh Kuhn

Carla Leigh Kuhn

Mar 27, 2022

Carla Leigh Kuhn, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Carla was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved being outside tending to her garden and most importantly making sure her yard was perfect. She enjoyed cooking for her family & friends and hosting holidays for her loved ones. She was an...

Betty Jean Nethery

Betty Jean Nethery

Mar 27, 2022

Betty Jean Nethery, 87, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022. She was born on September 23, 1934 in Shelby County, Kentucky to the late Ludlow Cook Sr. and Sadie (Dean) Cook. She is also preceded in death by her siblings Ludlow Cook Jr., Lucille Briscoe, Catherine Collins, Cecile Jewell and Elizabeth Cook. Betty was the Secretary...

Thomas Davis Willis Iii

Thomas Davis Willis Iii

Mar 26, 2022

Thomas Davis Willis, III, 63, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022. He was born on October 18, 1958 in Louisville, Kentucky to Thomas and Helen (Shaw) Willis. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, William Lones, Beverly Busch and Buddy.Thomas proudly served our country for 15 years in the U.S. Army;...

Ken Embry

Ken Embry

Mar 26, 2022

Ken Embry, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ken was a devoted member of the Jehovah Witness and enjoyed his Ministry work. He worked for Brown Foreman for over 30 years before his retirement 2010. He was a loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather. Ken will be missed by all who knew him.He was born on...

Gilbert George Herbig, Jr.

Gilbert George Herbig, Jr.

Mar 26, 2022

Gilbert "Gil" George Herbig Jr., 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022. He was born on July 24, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky to Gilbert George Herbig, Sr. and Mary Patricia(Kehl) Herbig. Gil is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Teresa "Terry" Lynn Herbig, daughter, Michelle West, father, Gilbert George Herbig, Sr., mother, Mary Patricia...

John Bartholomew Blake, Iii

John Bartholomew Blake, Iii

Mar 26, 2022

John Bartholomew Blake III, 86, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022. He was born on September 14, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late John Blake Jr. and Vera (Metzger) Blake. He was a member of Expressway Church of Christ.John is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Marjorie (Williams) Blake, daughters, Dana Moser (Ron),...

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