Obituaries
Joan Straub
Feb 11, 2021
Joan Beavin Straub, 81, of Louisville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11th.Joan was a long-time teacher in the Archdiocese of Louisville Catholic School systems, enjoying the majority of her career at St. Athanasius School, where she taught 7th and 8th grade science, math, and religion. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Straub, Sr, her daughter...
Ronda Warren Rice
Feb 11, 2021
Ronda Warren Rice, 64, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Ronda loved spending time with her family and friends. She always enjoyed crafts and having a booth at the flea market. She was a very generous and giving person. She never met a stranger and would always put a smile on someones face with her famous...
Sheila Raye Polly Grogan
Feb 10, 2021
Sheila Raye Polly Grogan died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, with her husband and three children by her side. She was 74 years old. Born in Murray, Kentucky on April 29, 1946, Sheila was a proud Murray High Tiger, class of 1964. She graduated from Murray State University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education....
James H Vannatta
Feb 10, 2021
James H Vannatta, 89, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. James enjoyed going on vacations. James loved reading the newspaper, working on cars, and playing cards. He was a hard working individual who always had plans and task to complete. James was a family man and loved telling stories of the years gone by. He will...
Rebecca Ann Atherton White
Feb 10, 2021
Rebecca Ann Atherton White, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Pittsburg, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Rebecca enjoyed playing golf, tennis, and being at the country club. She dearly loved her Norwegian Elk Hounds, and treated them like her children. Rebecca was a proud Aunt to her many Nieces and Nephews. She will be missed by all...
William Edward Kerr
Feb 10, 2021
William "Eddy" Edward Kerr, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Eddy enjoyed traveling to Florida and going to the beach. He was a Corvette enthusiasts and had been collecting Corvettes for many years, and going to car shows over the years. Eddy was a family man who loved spending time with his wife, children, and...
Winnie Fay Jackson
Feb 10, 2021
Winnie Fay Jackson was born April 24, 1933 in Montpelier, KY and the 3rd oldest of 7 children to the late William & Rachel (Holt) Bradshaw. She departed this life on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 11:20am in the comfort of her home. She was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Samuel Preston Jackson on December 24, 1949. Winnie...
Wanda Laverne (Spicer) Newman
Feb 10, 2021
Wanda Laverne (Spicer) Newman, 79, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. She was a member of Full Gospel Deliveries Church.She was born on March 16, 1941, in Jackson, Kentucky, to William and Irene (Hollan) McKinley. In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Newman; son, Jerry Rice; sisters, Alpha...
Patsy Marie Branham
Feb 10, 2021
Patsy was born in Shelbyville Kentucky June 17th of 1945. She passed away on February 10th at 12:34 in the morning at her home in Pewee Valley, Kentucky. Patsy lived a simple life and married her husband Carl Allen Branham, Sr. on February 18th of 1961 in Jeffersonville, Indiana.They Had three children, Letitia Marie Housley, Carl Allen Branham, Jr., and...
Nancy Lynne Edwards
Feb 9, 2021
Nancy Lynne Edwards, 58, of Sacramento, California, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Nancy was a graduate of Valparaiso University and went on to be a Special Education Resource Teacher for 35 years. She was an active member of her home church, Town and Country Lutheran, where she participated in various music programs, including organizing youth ensembles and playing...
Jesse Lee Fields
Feb 9, 2021
Jesse Lee Fields, 44, of Fairdale, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Jesse loved his family more than anything. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. He was a tree trimmer/climber by trade for over 20 years. He was quite a character and would do anything for his family and friends.He was born on...
Kevin Dewayne Smith Sr.
Feb 9, 2021
Kevin DeWayne Smith Sr., 59, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Kevin graduated from Pleasure Ridge Park High School. He worked at the Louisville Sanitation Department for the city of Louisville, he then went on to be a bus driver for the Jefferson County School District for 20 years. Kevin was the founder of the car...
Samuel Thomas Patterson
Feb 9, 2021
Samuel Thomas Patterson, 80, of New Albany, Indiana, passed peacefully into the presence of his Savior on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Tom, born in Louisville, Kentucky, and his loving surviving spouse of 58 years, Nancy (Roggenkamp), a graduate from Georgetown High School, made New Albany home for their entire married life.Tom was preceded in death by his mother, Florence Patterson;...
Joseph Henry Perrot
Feb 9, 2021
Joseph "Joe" Henry Perrot Sr., 62, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Joe enjoyed being with his family and especially his grandchildren. Joe loved going to the local race tracks, and playing volleyball, and in his pastime played the Kentucky Lottery Scratch Offs. He loved a good conversation and a good cup of coffee with his...
Virgil "Buddy" Penick
Feb 9, 2021
Virgil "Buddy" Penick, 71, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. He was born on August 14, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Virgil and Geneva Penick. He was a loving Father, Papaw, Brother and friend and he will be deeply missed. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Eric Penick, Ashley (Cody) Baker and...
Patricia Ann Mann
Feb 9, 2021
Patricia Ann Mann, age 78 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away of natural causes on Saturday, February 6, 2021. She was born on September 18, 1942 in Marshall, Missouri to the late William and Rita King. She is preceded in death by her husband Dr. Paul S Mann in 2018. Pat graduated from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor Degree...
David Alan Reynolds
Feb 8, 2021
David Alan Reynolds , 63, of Shelbyville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Dave was born on June 15, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky to Bennett and Minnie Jean Reynolds. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Richard Reynolds.Dave is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Robin Eileen Reynolds, daughters, Jennifer Bernard (Steven),...
Chrischelle O'Neil Middleton
Feb 8, 2021
Chrischelle Ann O'Neil Middleton, 40, passed away on February 7, 2021 at her home in Louisville, Ky.She was born in Louisville, Ky. on May 27, 1980 to Christopher O'Neil and Mary (Corbett) O'Neil. She was a devoted and loving mother to her son, McCoy. She was a craftsman, who loved getting her hands dirty. With a distinctive laugh that would...
Patsy Darlene Flowers
Feb 8, 2021
Patsy Darlene Flowers, 59, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. She was born on November 16, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky to Clarence and Birdie Smiley. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Gary Smiley and Glen Harris.Patsy is survived by her loving husband of 17 years, Larry Alan Flowers, daughters, Stephanie...
Geri Shaw Hassman
Feb 8, 2021
Geri Shaw Hassman, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side February 8, 2021. She was born on February 14, 1941. She lived for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren that she cherished more than anything. She was a member of South Jefferson Christian Church. Geri was a dedicated Kentucky Wildcat Fan. Geri is survived...
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