Obituaries
Betty Preston
Sep 6, 2021
Betty Preston, 55, passed away on September 6, 2021 at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, KY. She was born September 27, 1965, in Bloomfield, KY, to the late Harold Curtsinger, Jr and Edith Pearl Hefley. Betty was very out spoken person, a loving and caring person who would give her shirt off her back to anyone in need. She loved...
Alan Ray Hart
Sep 6, 2021
Alan Ray Hart, 54, of Louisville, Ky, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021. Alan retired as a Radio Tech II after 35 years of dedicated service for Metro Louisville. He is predeceased by his father, Donald Hart, mother, Mildred Hart (nee, Luttrell), and grandparents: Ireland and Capitola Hart and Dewell and Ola Luttrell.Alan was a devoted husband and father....
David Creech Helton
Sep 6, 2021
David C. Helton, age 95, of Louisville, went to his Heavenly home on September 6, 2021. He was born on October 22, 1925, to the late Mary Ellen and William Creech Helton in Cumberland, Ky. He was the last surviving of his four brothers and four sisters. His family was very active in their church and as a child he...
Arthur Lalumandier
Sep 6, 2021
Arthur Allan "Art" Lalumandier, 73, of Louisville, KY passed away on September 6, 2021. He was born February 1948 in Houston, TX to the late Ben and Theony (Toni) Lalumandier. Also preceded in death by his adored grandparents Fred and Nina Lalumandier. Raised in Pasadena, TX Art graduated from Sam Rayburn High School where he played football. He continued football...
Keith Ray Hartung
Sep 5, 2021
Keith Ray Hartung, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Keith was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a 3rd Generation Machinist. He loved the outdoors hunting, fishing, and camping. He taught his sons and grandson many things out in his garage whether it was life lessons or how to fix something....
Robert Charles Reed
Sep 5, 2021
Robert C. Reed, 71, passed away on September 5, 2021. Bob worked for Cissell Manufacturing for many years. He was a mechanical whizz and was known for his sense of humor, which accompanied him to his final days. His favorite place to be was Rough River Lake, where he spent many happy summers with his family and the best dog...
Patricia Mae (Brandenburg) Happel
Sep 5, 2021
Patricia Mae (Brandenburg) Happel, 77, of Georgetown, Indiana, formerly of Floyds Knobs, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Patricia was a member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church and a graduate of the 1962 class of Our Lady of Providence High School. She loved reading, keeping up with her grandchildren and their activities, praying the rosary with...
Frank Draton Chapman, Jr.
Sep 5, 2021
Frank Draton Chapman Jr., 63, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 5, 2021 next to his beloved dogs, Kobe and Angel. He was born on July 10, 1958 in Pascagoula, Mississippi to Frank Draton Sr. and Billie (Robinson) Chapman. He is predeceased in death by his father, Frank Draton Chapman, Sr. and brother-in-law Colin Kenneth Kelly.Frank, who...
Sheila "Darlene" (Sprigler) Murphy
Sep 5, 2021
Sheila "Darlene" (Sprigler) Murphy, 78, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. She retired from Samtec in New Albany after over 25 years of service, where she made many lifelong friends. Darlene adored her grandsons and loved vacationing at the beach. She enjoyed shopping and going out to eat, as well as playing cards, Atari, Bunco, and...
John Henry Alvey, Sr.
Sep 5, 2021
John Henry Alvey Sr., 89, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was born on August 2, 1932 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late James and Anna (Burkehouse) Alvey. He is also preceded in death by his siblings Art Alvey, Dorothy Schilling, James "Bo" E. Alvey and Dr. Frank Alvey. John served in the U.S. Navy...
Alvin George Andres
Sep 4, 2021
Alvin George Andres, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021. He was a United States Navy veteran and a retired automotive mechanic. After retiring, Alvin went on to work for UPS in Louisville as a security guard. He was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed fishing and hunting. Alvin also liked watching old Western movies and the...
Neil Black
Sep 4, 2021
Neil "Donnie" Black, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021. He was born on April 13, 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky to John and Lorena (Hopper) Black. He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Danny Black & Calvin Black.Donnie attended Durrett High School. He was owner of Don Black's Performance Specialties. He enjoyed...
Thomas D. Tucker
Sep 4, 2021
Thomas Dale Tucker, 73, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Tom was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend with a heart of gold and a tremendous sense of humor. He loved his family especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed family vacations at the beach and was an avid fan of UofL sports. He always...
Cynthia Anne Kolarik
Sep 4, 2021
Cynthia Anne Kolarik, age 61, – better known as Cindy or Lou Belle or Cindy Lou – passed away peacefully Sept. 4, 2021. Cindy was born in Erie, Pa. in 1960. She lived much of her early years at her family home in Girard, Pa. She was preceded in death by her father, Louis F. Kolarik and Margaret "Marge" Kolarik....
Brenda Sue Vincent
Sep 4, 2021
Brenda Sue Vincent, 74, of Louisville, KY, passed away on September 4, 2021. She loved the Lord and was a CNA, which brought her much joy to be able to care for others. Brenda had a feisty spirit and she loved to make people laugh, which brought her happiness, knowing that she could put a smile on someone's face. She...
David Marshall Carver
Sep 3, 2021
David Marshall Carver of Pekin, Indiana, and of Southdown in Great Falls, Virginia, died on September 3, 2021, after a long illness.Dedicated father of Christine Carver and David Carver, Jr., and also raised Jeremiah Smith as his own; beloved son of George A. Carver, Jr. (deceased), and Ruth Hughes Carver; caring brother of George A. Carver III (deceased), Christopher S....
Lorraine V. Beyer
Sep 3, 2021
Our beloved mother Lorraine V. Beyer (nee Redmann) passed away on September 3, 2021, at the age of 97. She was born to Harry and Bertha Redmann in Mound Prairie, MN on March 22, 1924. She was raised in La Crosse, WI and was a graduate of La Crosse Central High School and Western Technical College.During World War II, Lorraine...
Judith Mae Shumaker
Sep 3, 2021
Judith "Judy" Mae Shumaker, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. Judy enjoyed going shopping, dancing, and was a very independent person. She loved going to church and attended Walnut Street Baptist Church, she later attended various churches around the area. Judy enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren as well as being...
Herbert Haynes Foushee, Jr
Sep 3, 2021
Herbert Haynes "Grumpy" Foushee, Jr, 65, of Louisville, KY passed away on September 3, 2021. He loved being outdoors, hunting and fishing. Herb always had a story whether it was funny or a life lesson. He absolutely adored his wife, Cynthia "Stuff" and treasured his daughters and grandchildren. He will always be remembered for his charming good looks and big...
Paul Spencer
Sep 3, 2021
Paul Spencer, 76 years old, passed away September 3, 2021, surrounded by the love of his many friends and family. Born on Grapevine Creek near Chavies, KY on October 8, 1944, Paul was the son of Lexie and Rose (Morgan) Spencer. He would later recount stories from his childhood growing up on the banks of the Middle Fork of the...
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