Obituaries
Johnathon Terry
Oct 11, 2021
Johnathon Terry, 24, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021. He was born on February 15, 1997 in Louisville, KY. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Utha Swindler. Johnathon enjoyed playing video games and spending time with his family. Here to carry on his memory are his loving mother, Laura Terry, father, Douglas Terry, siblings,...
Mary Lou Mcginnis
Oct 11, 2021
Mary Lou Sleadd McGinnis passed away peacefully October 11, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family.She was born October 7, 1936, in Shelby County, KY and grew up in Middletown, KY. After graduation from Eastern High School, she attended Georgetown College, and Nazareth College School of Nursing, where she became a registered nurse. She enjoyed nursing for well over...
Willie Root
Oct 11, 2021
Willie Root, 79, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021. He retired from Allgood Foods (formerly Shedd's Peanut Butter) in 1996 and was also the former owner of the Timber Inn in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Willie was raised in the Portland neighborhood in Louisville and upon retirement moved to Bushman's Lake in Charlestown. He was known for his...
Joyce Ann Smith Cecil
Oct 11, 2021
Joyce Ann Smith Cecil, age 75 of Louisville, KY passed away October 12, 2021. She is preceded in death by her beloved mother Ruth Smith and father Harold Smith as well as her brother Tim Smith. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, John; her daughter Jennifer; two sister's, Becky Smith [Janine, Dan and Katie] and Carol Smith;...
Gail Jeannine Graham
Oct 11, 2021
Gail Jeannine Graham, 77, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Kensington Center. She was born on December 1, 1943 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Daniel and Mary (Whisler) Gola. Jeanne was a graduate of St. Louis Christian College. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, a minister's wife for over 25 years, a teacher and...
Kay Irene Oliver
Oct 10, 2021
Kay Irene Oliver, née Peters, age 76, passed away suddenly on October 10, 2021, from natural causes, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 17, 1944 in Wauseon, Ohio. Kay was raised on a farm in Delta, Ohio and graduated from Delta High School in 1962. After briefly attending Findlay College, she married and began raising her...
Robert Hale
Oct 10, 2021
Robert "Bob" Hale (94) died on October 10, 2021 surrounded by his loving family in Louisville, KY. Bob had lived courageously with complications of Alzheimer's and heart issues for several years.He was born on March 7, 1927, to Edmund and Martha (Wendt) Hoffrogge in Cincinnati, Ohio. Bob married Lorraine Metz (the love of his life) on June 9,1951. They lived...
Gene Cortez Cherry
Oct 10, 2021
Gene Cortez "Quack" Cherry, 58, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021. He was a 1981 graduate of New Albany High School and an employee at Bluegrass Kesco. Gene enjoyed spending time with his family and being a Poppy to his grandchildren. He was an avid fan of the Louisville Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys. He also liked...
James Harrison Gum, Jr.
Oct 10, 2021
James "Bimbo" Gum, Jr., 69, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Bimbo was a diesel mechanic by trade and enjoyed spending time with his friends.He was born on June 23, 1952, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late James Gum, Sr., and Virginia (Fouts) Gum. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by...
John Joseph Drescher
Oct 10, 2021
John Joseph Drescher, 75, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021. He had served as a football and basketball coach, as well as a Boy Scout leader. John served as Chairman of the East Washington Football Committee that was instrumental in bringing the sport of football to Eastern High School. He was a friendly, simple man that...
Stephen W. Shaughnessy, Sr.
Oct 10, 2021
Stephen Wayne Shaughnessy, Sr., age 72 of Louisville, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born on December 21, 1948 to the late Donald and Marilyn Grant Shaughnessy. Steve was a graduate of St. Xavier High School and an Army Vietnam Veteran. He retired from Louisville, Gas and Electric after 34 years of service....
Debbie Embry Heffernan
Oct 9, 2021
Debbie Embry Heffernan, 58, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Debbie was a loving mother, mimi, sister, aunt, and friend. Her favorite past times were going for a cruise with family and friends. She loved fishing and painting with her grandkids. She also enjoyed spending time with her friends Dixy, Joe, Julie, Jerry, Missy, and Patty....
Dennis White
Oct 9, 2021
Dennis "Big Den" White, 61, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Dennis was a loving son, father, papa, brother, and friend. He was a collector of many thing which includes baseball cards, coins, and anything antique. He had a heart of gold and would give you the shirt off his back. Jesus loves you...He was born...
Stephen Wright
Oct 9, 2021
Stephen "Jerry" Wright, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021. He had a lifelong career as a successful master electrician.He was born on March 24, 1947, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Dencil and Rita (Montgomery) Wright. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his grandson, Hayden Hendricks; twin brother, Terry; and brother, Kenny...
Maurice Reid Sr.
Oct 9, 2021
Maurice "Moe" Reid Sr., 79, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Moe was a car enthusiast and spent his whole life at the Drag Races with his family. He enjoyed watching his Grandson competing in the drag car that they built together. Moe loved his family and will be missed by all who knew him. He...
James Kirk Miller
Oct 9, 2021
James Kirk Miller, 64, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021. He was born on June 4, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Robert and Syble (Stephens) Miller. Kirk was a fun-loving, generous, jovial father and friend. He was an enthusiastic man whose hobbies were almost countless, but the most prominent ones include comedian, writer, chef,...
Rudell Brockman
Oct 8, 2021
Rudell Brockman, 62, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021. Rudell was a member of Green Street Baptist Church for many years. She was an animal lover and an avid UofL fan. She loved to read and be with her family. Rudell will truly be missed by anyone and everyone who had the honor and pleasure of...
Mary Neil Blakeman
Oct 8, 2021
Mary Neil Blakeman, 75, passed away on October 8, 2021. Her family meant the world to her and keeping her family close was an important part of her life. Mary enjoyed trips with her family and friends, reading, sewing and going to the beach. After raising her own children, Mary led a career as a preschool paraeducator for 24 years...
Renee Evette Richardson
Oct 8, 2021
Renee' "Lovely" Evette Richardson departed this Earth on October 8, 2021, surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born on September 22, 1971, in Louisville, KY, to Belzora Scott and Dennis Townsend and then accepted Christ at 12 years old under Bishop Leon Carter at the Faith Church of Deliverance. Renee' was a member of Unity Choir and her...
Mary Edith Kepley
Oct 8, 2021
Mary Edith Kepley, three days shy of her 95th Birthday, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021. She was born on October 11, 1926 in Hodgenville, Kentucky to the late Godfrey and Jessie Mae (Warfield) Baechler. She is also preceded in death by her sisters Elsie and Anna Mae and brother Ivo. Mary is survived by her...
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