Obituaries
Robert Lee Thompson
Sep 14, 2021
Robert Lee Thompson , 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. He was born on November 5, 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky to William and Helen (Smiley) Thompson. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, William Thompson and Jimmy Thompson. Robert was a member of South Jefferson Church, he worked for Blankenship...
Terrence Joseph Loeser
Sep 14, 2021
Terrence Joseph Loeser, 61, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on September 14, 2021. Terry was born to his late parents, Albert and Regina Loeser on April 24, 1960. He graduated from Bishop David High School class of 1978. Terry loved fishing, photography, flying, UofL sports, and he especially loved watching horse racing at Churchill Downs. He was a loving husband,...
Shirley Ann (Miles) Shaver
Sep 14, 2021
Shirley Ann (Miles) Shaver, 82, of Lanesville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Shirley was an avid UK fan and loved running around with her grandchildren. She loved camping, fishing, and visiting Gatlinburg. Of all her pastimes, Shirley's favorite was always being with her family.She was born on September 16, 1938, in Wattsburg, Pennsylvania, to the late William,...
Jeannie Amburgery Baker
Sep 13, 2021
Jeannie Amburgey Baker, age 69 of Shelbyville KY passed away Monday September 13, 2021. She was born and raised in Louisville KY where she met and married Daniel Baker in May of 2005. For most of Jeannie's life she was a homemaker who loved to sew, crochet, can vegetables, grow a garden (she could grow anything!), and spend time with...
Mary Jo Wildt
Sep 13, 2021
Mary Jo Wildt, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. She was born on November 15, 1954 in Louisville to the late Joseph and Mary (DeVore) Bowling. She graduated from Doss High School in 1972. She was loving and devoted wife to Jerry N Wildt, Sr. for over 48 years. She will be remembered as a...
John Ashbrook Salyers, Sr.
Sep 13, 2021
John Ashbrook Salyers Sr. born June 13, 1932 in French Lick, Indiana, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at the age of 89 in Louisville, Kentucky. John attended high school in New Albany Indiana and played French horn in the high school band. After graduation he joined the United States Navy where he served 4 years during the Korean War....
Myrna Drowns
Sep 12, 2021
Myrna Mae Drowns, 82, peacefully passed away on the 12th of September 2021 at her home in Taylosville, Kentucky. Her remains will be buried alongside her beloved husband, Arvis William Drowns, in Rose Hills Cemetery, Whittier, CA. Mrs. Drowns was born on the 12th of January, 1939, in Three Points, Kentucky to William and Edith Horton. She married Arvis Drowns...
Craig Anthony Melcher
Sep 12, 2021
Craig Anthony Melcher, 47, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at U of L Mary and Elizabeth Hospital. He was born on May 27, 1974 in Louisville, Kentucky to Dennis and Sandra (Humpich) Melcher. He is preceded in death by his uncle, David Humpich. Craig was a 1992 PRP graduate and then went on to graduate...
Wayne L. Grubbs
Sep 12, 2021
Wayne L. Grubbs, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was born on April 20, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Herbert Grubbs and Doris Grubbs. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Kathryn Silliman, grandson, Christopher Hash and great grandson, Matthew Kyle Hash, Jr.. Wayne was the owner...
Wayne Joseph Rice
Sep 12, 2021
Wayne Joseph Rice, 70, of Palmyra, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Wayne attended the Palmyra United Methodist Church and was an avid IU sports fan, loved working on cars, and enjoyed watching NASCAR. He was known for his sense of humor and for being a skilled carpenter and handyman.He was born on September 13, 1950, in New...
Lillie M. Mason
Sep 12, 2021
Lillie M. Mason, 89, of Custer, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021.She was born on September 8, 1932 in Morgantown, Kentucky to Joe and Donnie (Dockery) Phelps. She is preceded in death by her father, Joe Phelps, mother, Donnie Phelps, husband, William Matthew Mason, son, Michael L. Mason, great-grandson, Matthew Mason, and 8 siblings.Lillie is survived by her...
Gary Lee Schweitzer
Sep 12, 2021
Gary Lee Schweitzer, born February 21, 1951 in Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, September 13th at the age of 70 due to a heart attack following a bout with a breakthrough case of Covid-19. Gary spent the last 50 years in the flooring industry. Early on he was involved with his family owned CarpetTalk store. In 1971 he started...
Fredrick Lee Grube
Sep 12, 2021
Fredrick Lee Grube, 77, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was born on May 13, 1944, in New Albany, Indiana, to Fritz and Juanita Grube. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth "Beth" Grube Funkhouser (James); brother, Larry Grube; sisters, Diane Taylor and Cherie Scott (Nick); brother, Brad Stevens (Cindy);...
Thomas J. Rush
Sep 12, 2021
Thomas J. "T.J." Rush, age 86 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was born August 31, 1935 to the late Thomas J. and Pernie Etta Witcher Rush. He was a proud Army Veteran and retired from General Electric after 44 years of service. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 201. T.J. is survived...
Faye Angeline Smith
Sep 12, 2021
Faye Angeline Smith, 68, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Faye enjoyed playing video games and spending time on the computer. She dearly loved her dog, Layla, and never passed up a moment to play with her grandkids.She was born on November 28, 1952, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Ranza and Mabel (Warren) Ruberts. Along...
Anthony Joseph Haueter
Sep 11, 2021
Anthony Joseph "Tony" Haueter, 57, passed away in Louisville, KY. He was an avid UK fan and loved Bushmans Lake.He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Judith Haueter, Jr and brother, Joey Haueter.Tony is survived by his son, Taylor Haueter; sisters, Missy Harris and Tammy Edwards and numerous nieces and nephews.To leave a special memory of Tony...
Ruth Anna Newton
Sep 11, 2021
Ruth Anna Newton, 99, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away at home with her family by her side on Saturday, September 11, 2021. She was raised in East Point, KY with 7 brothers and 5 sisters. She graduated from Prestonsburg HS in Prestonsburg, KY. At 17 she moved to Louisville for work and met the love of her life (Corbin) and...
Rickie Purvis
Sep 11, 2021
Rickie Purvis, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Rickie enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and loved spending time with his family. Rickie was an avid Kentucky Wildcats fan. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was born on October 14, 1953 in Louisville, Kentucky...
Patricia Ann (Owens) Mitchell
Sep 11, 2021
Patricia Ann "Pat" (Owens) Mitchell, 77, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Pat was a member of Scottsville Christian Church in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and of Second Street Church of Christ in Pulaski, Tennessee. She enjoyed traveling and collecting antiques and was known for being an incredible hostess. Of all her pastimes and accomplishments, her favorite...
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