Obituaries
Earl Jennings Wheeler, Jr.
Jan 22, 2022
Earl Jennings Wheeler, Jr., age 77 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was born on November 1, 1944 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Earl Jennings Wheeler, Sr. and Anna Mae (Damron) Wheeler. Earl graduated from Ashland High School and attended Asbury College and the University of Kentucky before he enlisted into the United States...
Tina Marie (Taul) Sturgill
Jan 22, 2022
Tina Marie (Taul) Sturgill, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022. She was born on September 7, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Robert and Rita (Halbleib) Taul. Tina is survived by her loving daughter, Chelsea Sturgill (Adrain L. Johnson Sr.), life partner Anthony Crawford, four grandchildren; Tyler, AJ, Deliah & Maleke Sr.. two great...
Mary Ann Hitchcock
Jan 22, 2022
Mary Ann Hitchcock, age 80 of Louisville, formerly of New Albany and Yuma, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022. She was born September 25, 1941 to the late Edwin and Dorothy Hilger. She worked for 30 years as a speech pathologist at the New Albany Floyd County School System. She was also a rosary maker and was known...
Katherine Inez Mathys
Jan 22, 2022
Katherine Inez Mathys, age 94 of Louisville, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Services are private.To leave a special message for the family, please use the "Share Memories" button.
David L. Murphy
Jan 22, 2022
David L. Murphy, 80, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022. David was a member of Georgetown Christian Church, was an avid golfer and NASCAR fan, and an avid UK and WKU sports fan. In his younger years, he enjoyed farming with his family, being a cub scout leader, and participating in and coaching softball, baseball, and...
Kenneth Orman Gerry, Jr.
Jan 22, 2022
Kenneth Orman Gerry, Jr., 75, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was a United States Air Force veteran, as well as an active member and Deacon at Evangel World Prayer Center in Louisville. Kenny had been the owner of Chores Unlimited, worked at Conrail and Koetter Woodworking, and was a current employee of the Harritt...
Joseph Leo Henning
Jan 21, 2022
Joseph Leo Henning, 69, of Valley Station, KY, passed away on January 21, 2022. He was a graduate of Valley High School and was an Army veteran. Leo enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Mary Henning; brother, Edward Owen Henning; step-daughter, Angela "Candi" Lindsey and step-grandson, Jacob Lindsey.Leo...
James "Ryan" Sowders
Jan 21, 2022
James "Ryan" Sowders, 47, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away at home on Friday, January 21, 2022. Ryan was saved at Macedonia United Baptist Church and attended Rockford View United Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, and driving his Viper. He will be remembered for his generous nature, willingness to lend a helping hand, and being...
David Alan Yenner
Jan 21, 2022
David Alan Yenner, 60, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. He was born on June 19, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Robert J. Yenner and Adria Jane (Sapp) Yenner. A lifelong resident of Germantown, David graduated from St. Xavier High School Class of 1979.He started coaching at Germantown Baseball in 1978 and has been...
Jimmie Lee Proffitt
Jan 21, 2022
Jimmie Lee Proffitt, 73, of Underwood, Indiana, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. Jimmie enjoyed working auctions, working hard, and earning a dollar anyway he could.He was born on January 31, 1948, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, to the late Robert Proffitt and Martha Thompson. Along with his parents, Jimmie is preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Proffitt.Jimmie is survived...
Shirley Ann Higdon
Jan 21, 2022
Shirley Ann Higdon, 65, of Pewee Valley, Kentucky, peacefully departed this life on Friday, January 21, 2022. She was born on March 25, 1956 in Leitchfield, Kentucky to Eugene and Vivian (Wells) Higdon. She is preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Darius; 3 brothers, Randell "Randy", Jesse & Burton; sister, Charlotte.Shirley was a great mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, friend...
William Rodney Reeves
Jan 20, 2022
William Rodney "Ron" Reeves, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 surrounded by his family.He was born on October 8, 1941 in Packsville, Kentucky to the late Elbert and Isabelle (Fraley) Reeves. He is also preceded in death by his sister Debbie Morgan. Ron grew up in the mountains of West Virginia and moved to Chicago...
Earl Edward Purcell
Jan 20, 2022
Earl Edward "Chet" Purcell, 86, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. He was born on October 20, 1935 in English, Indiana to the late George Edward and Mildred (Seaton) Purcell. He is preceded in death by his wife Catherine Purcell and sister Elma Lee Wilkerson. He will be forever loved and forever remembered. Chet was a...
Kenneth Leo Hattabaugh, Jr.
Jan 20, 2022
Kenneth Leo Hattabaugh, Jr., 88, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Kenneth was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, who proudly served during the Korean War. He was a member of the local VFW Post #1693 and enjoyed camping, fishing, walking in the park, and wintering in Florida with his wife. He could be found...
Guadalupe Moreno Flores
Jan 19, 2022
Guadalupe Moreno Flores, de 33 años, de Louisville, Kentucky, falleció el miércoles 19 de enero de 2022. Era una persona muy feliz, le gustaba pasar siempre un buen rato con su familia y amigos. Era una persona muy respetuosa, le gustaba ayudar a la gente. Su tiempo aquà fue corto y su partida fue inesperada. Su plan era siempre apoyar...
David Kevin Matheis
Jan 19, 2022
David Kevin Matheis, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. David enjoyed going on vacation to Pigeon Forge, TN for many years. He was a member of Dixie Valley Church of God. David worked at Workwell Industries for over 40 years. He enjoyed watching Westerns on TV with his father. David had a caring heart and...
Jennifer Ellen Oakleaf Smith
Jan 19, 2022
Jennifer Ellen Oakleaf Smith, age 50, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Jennifer is well known for her work at The Healing Place and Salvation Army. Jennifer loved spending time outdoors, listening to music, and traveling. She was very excited to be a first time grandma in February to Leo Smith. She was born November 23, 1971 to Wanda and...
James Powell Crawford
Jan 19, 2022
James Powell "Jimmy" Crawford, age 77 of Simpsonville, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Jimmy was born in Bagdad, KY in 1944 and Bagdad is a place he always carried close to his heart. The youngest of four children, he always stood out. Jimmy always had a mischievous prankster side in him that always kept others guessing and laughing....
Shirley Ann Ross
Jan 19, 2022
Shirley Ann Ross, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Baptist Health of Louisville.She was born on October 2, 1944 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was a retired private school bus driver. She loved sewing, crafting, quilting, fishing, and an occasional casino trip. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, William "Bill" Ross; step-daughter,...
Marjorie "Gayle" (Keach) Owen
Jan 18, 2022
Marjorie "Gayle" (Keach) Owen, 80, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Gayle was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and the Koinonia Sunday School Class. She graduated from New Albany High School in 1959, and throughout her life she brought joy to her friends and family through her bright smile, optimistic outlook, sweet...
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