Obituaries
Eric Hampton
Mar 27, 2021
Eric Hampton, 49, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Eric graduated from Doss High School and immediately joined the Navy. He qualified for submarine communications, which afforded him the opportunity to participate in course work at Old Dominion. Eric had a deep love for creating and performing music. He played multiple instruments and shared his love...
James Dale Hunt
Mar 27, 2021
James Dale "Jim" Hunt, 78, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a proud Mason and Shriner. He enjoyed being outdoors fishing, boating, golfing, and mowing his lawn. Of all his pastimes, Jim's favorite was spending time with his family.He was born on March 11, 1943 in Hastings,...
Josephine Bishop Adam
Mar 27, 2021
Josephine B. Adam, 89, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. She was born on October 23, 1931 in Chattanooga, TN to the late John Wesley and Stella (Hartman Bishop). She is also preceded in death by her husband, Conrad "Conney" Adam, son-in-law, Jon Pauline and granddaughter Heather Pauline. Josephine was a great homemaker in addition to...
Betty Jean (Nance) Love
Mar 27, 2021
Betty Jean (Nance) Love, 89, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021. She was a member of Living Church of God in New Albany, as well as the White Shrine, and Order of the Eastern Star. After raising her family, Betty became a salesperson at Variety Records, as well as Dillard's Department Store and Avon. She...
Savon Adrian Murphy
Mar 26, 2021
Savon Adrian Murphy, 20, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. Savon enjoyed weightlifting, and working out. He valued life and lived a healthy drug and alcohol free lifestyle. He also helped train and breed dogs with his father. With his father, Savon would take emotional support dogs to help homeless and our Veterans. Savon graduated from...
Mary Ludema Fuller
Mar 26, 2021
Mary Ludema Fuller, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. She was saved at the age of 14 and loved the Lord with all of her heart and always studied the bible. She always loved crafting, quilting, and cooking all the family meals for the holidays. Ever since she graduated high school she has worked as...
Gilliam Stotts
Mar 26, 2021
Gilliam "Gill" Stotts, 78, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021.He was born on May 5, 1942 in Adair County, Kentucky. He married the love of his life, Mary Hefley on December 12, 1960. They happily celebrated 60 loving years together. He retired from Auto Rail Local 89 after 25 years of service. Gill enjoyed working on...
Sandra Swain Nelson
Mar 26, 2021
Sandra "Sandy" Swain Nelson, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. Sandy was born on August 26, 1951 in Louisville, Kentucky. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Ann Nash.Sandy is survived by her loving husband of 19 years, Scott Nelson, son, Brian D. Swain (Yvette), granddaughter, Jasmine Swain, sisters, April Grabhorn, Nancy...
Andrew Carl Schmied
Mar 26, 2021
Andrew Carl "Drew" Schmied, 49, of Georgetown Indiana, passed away at home on Friday, March 26, 2021. His passion in life was raising and supporting his son Brayden. His heart and soul went into supporting his son on and off the football field. He was also an avid football fan and loved the Louisville Cardinals.He was born January 8, 1972,...
Paul Puryear, Sr.
Mar 26, 2021
Paul Puryear Sr. went to eternal rest on March 26, 2021 at the age of 86 years old in Louisville, Kentucky. Paul was born on January 10, 1935 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Jason & Mary Lou Puryear. He was the youngest of 10 siblings (James, Jason, Samuel Lee, Ruth Briggs, Madison, George, Catherine Kelly, Hermon all of which...
Eric E. Maratty Sr.
Mar 26, 2021
Eric E. Maratty Sr., 50, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021.He was born on February 19, 1971 in Louisville, Kentucky to Larry Maratty and Arnetta (Burney) Harrison. He is preceded in death by his Father, Larry Eugene Maratty, Brother, Brandon Edmondson.Eric is survived by his loving family, mother, Arnetta Marie Harrison; children, Eric Maratty, Jr. and...
Esther Hall
Mar 25, 2021
Esther Hall, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021.Esther was a nurse in Detroit, Michigan before retiring and relocating to Douglasville, Georgia. She later moved to Louisville, Kentucky to be with her family. Esther loved to travel to places with beautiful scenery, sitting on the beach was her favorite place to be. Eating soul food always...
Diane Louise Probus
Mar 25, 2021
Diane Louise Probus, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Diane loved her family and especially her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her beloved dogs, Baby, and Little Bit. She worked at Koch Filter Corporation for over 30 years. Diane enjoyed bowling, playing Bingo, and playing cards. She will be missed by all who knew her.She was...
John Edwin Potts, Jr.
Mar 25, 2021
John Edwin Potts Jr., 67, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021. He was born on August 7, 1953 in Louisville, Kentucky to John and Florence (DeSpain) Potts. John was a 1971 graduate of Durrett High School. He was also a graduate of Sullivan College. John received the honor of being a Kentucky Colonel on April 12,...
Linda Darlene Webb
Mar 24, 2021
Linda Darlene Webb, 65, of West Point, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Linda enjoyed spending time at the pool during the summer. She loved spending time with friends, family, and especially her grandchildren. Linda was a caretaker for her mother for many years. She was an outgoing individual, who loved music, and had a caring heart for...
Larry Joseph Melancon
Mar 24, 2021
Larry Joseph Melancon, age 65 passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021. He was born in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana on August 7, 1955. He was preceded in death by his mother, Winona (Carroll) Champagne and father, Vermillian Melancon. Larry is survived by his wife of seven years, Denise Melancon; his two children, Lance (Amy) Melancon, Louisville, Kentucky, and Heather (Jeff)...
Lillian Jenkins
Mar 24, 2021
Lillian "Granny" Jenkins, 91, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Lillian was a long-time member of Graceland Baptist Church. She loved dogs and was an avid gardener.She was born on June 14, 1929, in St. Croix, Indiana, to the late Louis and Dora (Seen) Saddler. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by...
Ronald Eugene Nance, Jr.
Mar 24, 2021
Ronald Eugene "Ronnie" Nance, Jr., 62, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Ronnie was a member of Chapel Hill Christian Church in Borden and was an avid Indiana Hoosiers Fan. He loved his family, hunting, playing Euchre, and farming with the Stumler family.He was born on September 1, 1958, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Dorlas (Seelye) Walls...
Leo Paul Heavrin
Mar 24, 2021
Leo Paul Heavrin, 67, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. He retired from Carriage Ford in Clarksville after over 30 years of employment. Leo loved his children and grandchildren and enjoyed going fishing.He was born on July 3, 1953, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Richard and Martha (Rickert) Heavrin. In addition to his...
Dorothy Neichter Schevetto
Mar 24, 2021
Dorothy "Dottie" Neichter Schevetto, 97, died Wednesday March 24, 2021 at the Nazareth Home, Clifton. Dottie was an avid gardener and took great pride with her roses. Her husband of 66 years, John P. Schevetto proceeded her in death. Survivors include her daughter Lisa (Rodney) Thompson and a grandson, Colton. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A...
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