Obituaries
Brian Michael "The Gentle Giant" Nielsen
Mar 1, 2021
Brian Michael Nielsen "The Gentle Giant", 31, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. He was born on February 20, 1990 in Louisville, Kentucky to Celeste Nielsen and Brian Green. He was a carpenter by trade. Brian was very creative and loved to make things to give to others. He was known by everyone as "The Gentle...
Curtis Ray Huff
Mar 1, 2021
Curtis Ray Huff, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. He was a United States Army veteran and retired from Pillsbury in New Albany after a 48-year career as a machinist. Curt was a woodworker and liked making things with his hands. He enjoyed doing puzzles and coming up with riddles.He was born on June 23,...
Ronald L. Geiger
Mar 1, 2021
Ronald L. Geiger, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. Ronald was a proud Marine veteran who served two tours in Vietnam and a two time Purple Heart recipient. He loved riding motorcycles all of his life, participating in various benefits and rides with his wife and friends. Ron worked hard his whole life but always...
Martha Ann (Mccracken) Schepers
Mar 1, 2021
Martha Ann (McCracken) Schepers, 88, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. She retired from Monroe Systems and was a longtime member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, where she participated in the Resurrection Choir. Martha enjoyed watching classic movies and spending time with her grandchildren.She was born on September 16, 1932, in Louisville,...
Stephens Devon Henderson
Mar 1, 2021
On March 1, 2021, Stephens Devon Henderson of Shelbyville, KY, entered into the kingdom of Heaven. Stephens was born on March 23, 1966 in Los Angeles, CA and, after serving in the United States Marines, spent several years in Las Vegas before moving to Shelbyville, KY to be with the love of his life, Shelby. Stephens is preceded in death...
Gail Lee
Mar 1, 2021
Gail Lee, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. Gail worked in the insurance industry for her whole career. She loved going to the car shows with Donnie and her friends. She also enjoyed working in the yard and playing with her cats. She loved the life she had and family meant everything to her. She...
S. Carl Hopfensperger
Mar 1, 2021
S. Carl "Hoppy" Hopfensperger, 88, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. Carl was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and enjoyed woodworking and playing Bingo.He was born on May 1, 1932, in Kimberly, Wisconsin, to the late Matthew and Valesca (Stommel) Hopfensperger. Along with his parents, Carl is preceded in death by 10 siblings.Carl...
Doraetha "Dorie" Roberts
Mar 1, 2021
Doraetha "Dorie" Roberts, 83, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. She was born on December 19, 1937 in Martin County, Indiana to the late Luther and Amanda Hoffman. She was a member of Cloverleaf Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Dorie is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Howard Roberts; 2 brothers, Al and...
Marion C. Jones
Feb 28, 2021
Marion C. Jones, Jr. , 72, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2021. He was born on February 25, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to Marion C. Jones, Sr. and Mary Thomas . Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Cheryl Ann Jones. Marion was a 1967 graduate of Central High School. Marion...
Jeannie Heatherly
Feb 28, 2021
Jeannie Heatherly, 73, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. She was born on June 28, 1947 in LaFollette, Tennessee to the late Eugene and Novella (Sharpe) Heatherly. Jeannie is survived by her devoted husband, David Wilson (Skip); her daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Robert Leach; granddaughter, Abigail Leach; brother, Wayne Heatherly and wife Edwina; and brother-in-law...
Court Shane Cowherd Bratcher
Feb 28, 2021
Court Shane Cowherd Bratcher, 43, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Shane enjoyed playing basketball, listening to music, watching movies, and hanging out with his friends. He will be remembered for his infectious smile and his gift of making friends with everyone. Above all else, Shane's greatest joy was his precious daughter.He was born on August...
Sean Perry Brown
Feb 28, 2021
Sean Perry Brown, 34, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Sean's passion was art and music. He was a tattoo artist for Anarchy Ink. He enjoyed making people laugh. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He was born on August 4, 1986 in Louisville, Kentucky to Perry Gajewski and Jana Brown. He...
Patricia Ann Ringer
Feb 28, 2021
Patricia Ann Ringer, 83, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. She was born on June 2, 1937 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to the late William and Violet (Hiles) Ringer. She is also preceded in death by her sisters June Smith, Violet Blackburn and her beloved cats Bob & Maggie. Patty lived most of her adult life...
Julie Ann (Waggoner) Hawkins
Feb 28, 2021
Julie Ann (Waggoner) Hawkins, 62, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. She had a career in nursing and was always filled with kindness for others. Julie was selfless and creative and could easily be described as a free spirit. Over the last few years Julie struggled with many health issues, but put up a good fight...
Dorothy Flannigan
Feb 28, 2021
Dorothy Flannigan, 87, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Dorothy was born on June 29, 1933 in Shelbyville, Kentucky to James and Anna Summers. She is preceded in death by her parents, and several brothers and sisters.Dorothy is survived by her sons, James Summers, and Ronald Summers, daughter, Janice Hillyer, sisters, Margaret Summers, and Jeannie Kirkpatrick,...
Bill Castile
Feb 28, 2021
Bill Castile, 76, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Bill retired from Padgett as a crane operator after many years of employment. He enjoyed working on antique cars and was known to be able to fix nearly anything. Bill had a heart to help others and loved spending time outdoors, especially when he could enjoy...
Sallie Annette Smith
Feb 27, 2021
Sallie "Sallie B" Annette Smith, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Sallie B attended West Chestnut Baptist Church, and got her Associates Degree from JCC. She enjoyed her crossword puzzles, dancing, playing Bingo, and watching Joel Olstein. Sallie B loved being with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and family. She was a one of kind...
Michele Denise Davis
Feb 27, 2021
Michele Denise Davis, 58, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021. She possessed a deep faith and was a long-time member of Memphis Christian Church. Michele was a good mom with a gentle soul, always showing kindness and compassion towards others. She had a love of animals, especially horses, and was also a great cook.She was born...
James E. Rice
Feb 27, 2021
James E. Rice, 86, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021. James enjoyed fishing and went all over the State and Country. He proudly served in United States Army. James worked for CSX Railroad for over 20 years before his retirement in 1989. He was born on October 20, 1934 in Hyden, Kentucky to Ance & Nora...
James Mayes
Feb 26, 2021
James Mayes, 88, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021. James attended Columbus TN public school. He was apart of the CB Social Club and he work as a room server at Executive Inn Hotel for 36 years. He loved entertaining family and friends at his home and he loved to have the best looking yard in...
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