Obituaries
Matthew Walker Jones
Jan 12, 2021
Matthew Walker Jones, 27, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Matthew was a talented chef. His heart for others was shown through the charity he started called Blessings for Blessings that he used to help families in need. In high school, Matthew found a brotherhood with his teammates on the football team at New Albany...
Anita Pfaff O'Gara
Jan 11, 2021
Anita Louise Pfaff O'Gara was born on November 5, 1932. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on January 11, 2021 at the age of 88.Born in St. Mary's, Ohio to Cecil and Dorathy Pfaff, she was raised in a close family with three brothers Gene, David, and Donnie, and a sister Lois Ann. Family gatherings were always...
Kenneth J. Costelle
Jan 11, 2021
Kenneth J. Costelle, 81, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021. He was born on June 4, 1939 in Louisville to Joseph and Alberta Costelle. Ken was a graduate of St. Xavier High School, Bellarmine College, and the University of Louisville with a Law Degree. He was a practicing attorney for many years. Ken was a wonderful...
Chealy Meng
Jan 11, 2021
Chealy Meng, 70, was born August 7th, 1950 in Kampot, Cambodia and died on January 11th, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky. He is survived by daughters Sherry (Lou) Petricca, Julie (Brian) Clark, Jennie Meng & Gina (Alex) Chhouk, step daughter Vanna, step son David, 5 granddaughters (Alina, Alona, Alayha, Mila, Golden) nephew Rene Seng & niece Lilas Seng. He is preceded...
Delphia Androbert Richendollar
Jan 11, 2021
Delphia Myrtle and Robert Lowell Richendollar, age 81 and 79 respectfully of Bardstown, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2021 and on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Delphia was born on September 12th, 1941 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, to Roy Joseph Cobb and Nelly Irene Casey and was raised by her grandmother, Myrtle Ivia Casey. Robert was born on January...
Dorothy "Dottie" Shoemaker Wesley
Jan 10, 2021
Dorothy "Dottie" Shoemaker Wesley, 97, passed away on January 10, 2021 at the Episcopal Church Home in Louisville. She was the wife of the late James P. "Jim" Wesley.She was born June 22, 1923 in Falmouth, KY to the late Jason Carr and Myrtie Foley Shoemaker. She was a member of Falmouth Christian Church and graduated from Falmouth High School...
Joseph F. Dean
Jan 10, 2021
Joseph F. Dean, 76, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. He was born in Washington County on March 19, 1944 to the late Otis and Audrey Dean. He was a devout Christian and was a member of Hillview Assembly of God for over 40 years. He retired from GE after 30 years of loyal service and went on to...
Janice M. Fryrear
Jan 10, 2021
Janice M. Fryrear, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was born on August 24, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late James and Bessie Clark. Janice was a devout Catholic and was very devoted to helping the poor and giving to anyone in need. For 25 years, she ran the cotton candy wagon at...
Kathleen M. Simpson
Jan 10, 2021
Kathleen M. Simpson, 79, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Kathleen was born on April 2, 1941, in England. She proudly considered herself a Londoner, even after over 40 years in the States.Kathleen is survived by her daughter, Natalie Ashton-Thacker and her husband, Jamie; daughter, Dawn Hawkes and her husband, Wayne; grandson, Connor Hawkes and his wife,...
Anna Louise Weinert
Jan 10, 2021
Anna Louise Weinert, of Louisville, KY died on January 10, 2021 at the age of 91. She was a resident of Friendship Health and Rehab and a recent victim of COVID-19. Louise was the beloved daughter of William and Corinne Martin. She married James Weinert, "the love of her life" in August of 1948. They were married for 58 years....
Edward M. Garber
Jan 9, 2021
Edward M Garber, 96, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Ed was a native of Philadelphia. When he came to Ft. Knox, Louisville in the Armed Division, he met Jean. They were married on his 21st birthday just before he shipped out to Germany to fight during WWII. Ed served over seas until the end of...
Robert Thomas Sampson
Jan 9, 2021
Robert Thomas "Tommy" Sampson, 77, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Tommy enjoyed working on electronics and cars and was a collector of antique radios. He also enjoyed visiting with friends at the Sellersburg American Legion and playing the banjo and other musical instruments.He was born on June 12, 1944, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to the late...
Debra Carol Harrett
Jan 8, 2021
Debra Carol Harrett, 65, of Coxs Creek, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. She was born on January 29, 1955 in Hamtramck, Michigan to Richard and Violet (Troutman) Cecil. Debra was a 1973 graduate of Marion C. Moore High School in Louisville. She is preceded in death by her husband, David Wayne Harrett, father, Richard D. Cecil, Jr.,...
Loretta Marie Hambric
Jan 8, 2021
Loretta Marie Hambric, 47, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. Loretta enjoyed traveling, working on puzzles, and dancing. Her passion was cooking for friends and family, and made several great dishes. Loretta was a member of Promised Land Community Church. She worked for 15 years for Humana Insurance Company. Loretta was the caregiver to all and...
Robert Richardson
Jan 8, 2021
Robert "Butch" Richardson, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. He was born on January 1, 1951 in Jackson, Tennessee to the late Robert Richardson and Carolyn (Hilliard) Chaddock. Butch was an avid golfer, Alabama football fan, the baseball coach at Lyndon and St. Matthews Recreational Baseball League and adored his grandchildren. Butch is survived by...
Randy Dale Hopper
Jan 8, 2021
Randy Dale Hopper, 66, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. Randy was amazing at working with his hands and created many works of art from wood and metal. He enjoyed being outside completing any task that needed to be done.He was born on July 17, 1954 in New Albany, Indiana to Christine (Meek) and the late...
Joshua James Hardy
Jan 7, 2021
Joshua James Hardy, 35, of Louisville passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021. He was born on March 14, 1985 in Louisville. He is now in the loving arms of his guardian angel and biggest cheerleader, his Grandmother Helen Russell Hardy. He is remembered by all who knew him as the friend who would carry you to a Drs appt, Wal-Mart,...
Douglas Riggs
Jan 7, 2021
Douglas "Dougie" Riggs, 44, of Leitchfield, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021. He was born on July 13, 1976 in Louisville, Kentucky. Dougie enjoyed fishing and was a avid U of K fan. He is survived by his wife, Monica Riggs, his parents, Phyllis (Larry) Grigsby, and Douglas Riggs, son, Aaron Grimes, daughter, Chelsi Riggs, siblings, Tracy (Mo)...
Timothy Clayton
Jan 7, 2021
Timothy Clayton, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021. He was a retired Maintenance Engineer. He is preceded in death by his mother, Anna Mae Clayton, a sister, Sharon Johnson and his father, Leslie Clayton. Timothy is survived by his two brothers, Jerry and Phillip; two sisters, Sandra Masden and Michaelene Sondergeld.Due to Covid all services...
Wilfred Lawrence Kunze
Jan 7, 2021
Wilfred Lawrence Kunze Jr., 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Wilfred loved baking, fishing, attending and watching NASCAR, and also growing his flowers. He was a master brick Mason and he was a member of the Bricklayer's and Allied Craftsman Local #4 INKY for over 50 years. Will helped build a variety of museums, and...
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