Obituaries
Ginevra Carol Grady
Oct 2, 2026
Ginevra Carol Grady, known to many as Carol, passed away on October 2, 2026. She was born on May 17, 1970, in Columbia, Kentucky, and will be remembered as a bright, spirited presence whose warmth and energy left a lasting impression on those around her.
A 1988 graduate of Campbellsville High School, Carol was active in her school years, playing basketball...
Jay M. Allen
Oct 2, 2026
Jay Marvin Allen, lovingly known by many as “Jaybird” to his friends and family, “Papaw Jay” to his grandchildren, and “Daddy-o” to his children, passed away at the age of 68. Born on September 10, 1958, in Louisville, Kentucky, Jay later graduated from Fairdale High School and went on to vocational school to become an Electrician where he spent many...
Joseph Robert "Rob" Humphrey Jr.
Oct 1, 2026
Joseph Robert "Rob" Humphrey Jr., 61, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Born on March 27, 1965, in Louisville to Joseph and Mary (Hornback) Humphrey, Rob was a devoted fan of the Louisville Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys. His passion for the outdoors was evident through his love for hunting, fishing, golfing, and hiking.
Rob proudly served as...
Billie J. Thomas
Oct 1, 2026
Billie J. Thomas, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on October 1, 2026, in Louisville. She was born on July 10, 1956, in Harlan, Kentucky.
Billie will be remembered as a loving and caring mother to her family and friends. Her life was marked by devotion to the people she loved, and she carried herself with warmth and generosity that touched...
Anna Louise Ford Durham
Oct 1, 2026
Anna Louise Ford Durham was the beloved matriarch of her family, a woman whose warmth, grace, and embracing smile made those around her feel welcomed and loved.
For 97 years, Anna lived a life that became a foundation upon which generations of her family would stand. She valued education, attending the Lincoln Institute in Simpsonville, Kentucky, and Jefferson Community Technical College...
Howard Whitehead
Oct 1, 2026
Howard Whitehead passed away on October 1, 2026. He was born on March 27, 1931, in Whitley City, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by service, faith, and dedication to others.
Howard was a proud Army veteran who served in the Korean War. He also devoted 34 years of service to the Louisville Police Department before his retirement, a career that...
Geraldine Ann (Blakley) Adkins
Oct 1, 2026
Geraldine Ann (Blakley) Adkins, 76, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026. She had been a devoted member of the First Baptist Church in Pekin.
Born on January 21, 1950, in New Albany, Indiana, Geraldine was the daughter of King Blakley and Mary (Chapman) French. She is preceded in death by her parents, her son-in-law Earl Zollman, and...
Ruth Rice
Oct 1, 2026
Ruth Collins Rice, 100, passed away after a remarkable life defined by faith, family, friendship, and a lifetime of serving others.
Born on October 28, 1925, Ruth was blessed with a century of life and used those years to leave an enduring mark on generations of family, friends, and members of her church community.
Ruth was preceded in death by her beloved...
Mary Frances Coy
Oct 1, 2026
Mary Frances Coy, known as Frances, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on October 1, 2026. She was born on March 16, 1941, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, to William and Bessie Barnes.
Frances will be remembered as a happy, sweet, and loveable woman whose outgoing nature made others feel welcome wherever she went. She never met a stranger, and her warmth...
Ronald Lee Vaughn
Sep 30, 2026
Ronald Lee Vaughn, 80, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
He was born on April 3, 1946 in New Albany, Indiana to Percy, Sr. and Lorraine (Barbour) Vaughn. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his brothers, Percy Vaughn, Jr. and Victor Vaughn.
Ron is survived by his son, Cardale "Cory" Vaughn; brothers, "Dr....
Chuck Devita
Sep 30, 2026
Chuck Devita, born December 7, 1965, in Camden County, New Jersey, passed away on September 30, 2026.
A 1984 graduate of Haddon Heights High School in New Jersey, Chuck built a life marked by hard work, humor, and devotion to the people he loved most. He worked as a Class B CDL driver and spent time working in lumber. He also...
DaKayla Danielle White
Sep 30, 2026
DaKayla Danielle White, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on September 29, 2026, in her hometown. She was born on May 23, 1997, in New Albany, a place that remained part of her story throughout her life.
DaKayla will be remembered as a beautiful soul whose presence brought comfort to many. She loved doing hair, and had a love for music,...
Jacqulin Maria Dever
Sep 30, 2026
Jacqulin Maria Dever, née Dambros, passed away on September 30, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 19, 1973, in Louisville, Kentucky, and will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and the loving center of her family.
Jacqulin was a graduate of Moore High School, Class of 1991. She dedicated her life to being a stay-at-home...
Curtis D. Young
Sep 30, 2026
Curtis D. Young, 74, passed away on September 30, 2026, in Clarksville, Indiana. He was born on October 10, 1951, in Fayette County, West Virginia.
Curtis will be remembered as a man of strong faith, deep devotion, and a generous spirit. He worked for many years as a chef, and cooking was not simply his profession but one of the great...
Nina (Casey) Bentley
Sep 30, 2026
Nina (Casey) Bentley, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on September 30, 2026, in Louisville. She was born on January 24, 1931, in Southville, Kentucky.
Nina lived a life centered on faith, family, music, and simple joys. She was a charter member of Heavenly Heights, now known as Hikes Point Christian Church, and she served as a pianist at both churches. Her...
James R. Carney
Sep 29, 2026
James R. Carney, 61, of Louisville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with his sisters by his side.
James was born on July 12, 1965, in Louisville, Kentucky. He grew up in the Buechel and Hikes Point area and attended St. Martha before going on to St. Xavier. He later worked at UPS for 18 years, where he made...
Helen M. Holstner
Sep 28, 2026
Helen M. Holstner, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on September 28, 2026, in New Albany. She was born on February 14, 1930, in Floyd County, Indiana, and lived a life marked by faith, service, and deep devotion to her family.
Helen was a graduate of New Albany High School and continued her education at the University of Louisville, where she...
Michael Edward Simmons
Sep 28, 2026
Michael Edward Simmons, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on September 28, 2026, in his hometown at the age of 41. He was born on August 29, 1985, in Louisville, and will be remembered as a man of strong spirit, deep feeling, and unmistakable honesty.
Michael attended Southwest DeKalb High School in Decatur, Georgia, and later received his GED. He worked with...
Dante Witt
Sep 28, 2026
Dante Keshawn Witt, 27, of Leitchfield, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026.
He was born on February 20, 1999 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Kevin Stevens and Domminick "Donna" Witt. He is preceded in death by his Aunt, Jennifer Witt, Uncle, Ricky Witt.
Dante is survived by his loving family, Mother, Domminick "Donna" Witt, Father, Kevin Stevens, Siblings, Blake...
Paul Donald Miller, I
Sep 28, 2026
Paul Donald Miller, I, passed away on September 28, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on June 30, 1950, in Bardstown, Kentucky, where he grew up surrounded by his family and extended family.
Paul built a life marked by faith, determination, and care for other, He attended St. Monica Catholic Church in his hometown, and proceeded to attend a couple...
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