Obituaries
Edward John Merkley
Apr 28, 2021
Edward John Merkley, 80, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. At the age of 15, Ed began a successful career in woodworking that included employment at Corwell Company and Haas Cabinet Company. Ed eventually went on to become the owner of Merkley's Fine Wood Finishing in New Albany, where his hobby turned into a form...
Shannon Ellingsworth
Apr 28, 2021
Shannon Ellingsworth, age 63 of Louisville, Kentucky, passed on Wednesday April 28th, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents Leon Ellingsworth and Emma Nation Negrich; and his stepfather, James Negrich. He graduated in 1975 from Jeffersontown High School and was an Army Veteran. Shannon loved gardening, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.Shannon is survived by his...
Barbara Ann Smith
Apr 28, 2021
Barbara "Babs"Ann Smith, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. She was born on April 6, 1945 in Dayton, Kentucky to the late Leslie and Ruth (Walz) Smith. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her nephew Brandon.Babs was a 1963 graduate of Valley High School, attended Lindsay Wilson College and worked for...
Thomas Buford Luttrell
Apr 28, 2021
Thomas Buford Luttrell age 79, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021. He was born August 2, 1941 to the late Grace Richards and Thermon Buford Luttrell in Crossville, TN. Thomas served in the Army and National Guard. He was a CDL driver for the Kroger Co. for 35 years. He owned a Marine Repair Service in Southern Indiana. In addition...
Betty Rose (Pfanner) Miller
Apr 28, 2021
Betty Jane Rose "Janie" (Pfanner) Miller, 83, of Borden, Indiana, formerly of La Grange. Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Janie loved quilting, finding bargain deals at yard sales and thrift stores, and being with family at gatherings and BBQ's. Of all her pastimes, her favorite was sitting around a fire by her RV with her dogs and...
Rita Clark
Apr 28, 2021
Rita "Honey" Clark, 72, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. She was born on June 3, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky to Walter and Mary (Truman) Mabe. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Leon Mabe.Rita retired from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; she also received her certificate from Clown School while...
David Joe Firkin
Apr 27, 2021
David Joe Firkin, 59, of Underwood, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in Scottsburg, Indiana. He was born on December 5, 1961 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Ernest "Ernie" Firkin and Ruth "Joyce" Stephens. David was married to the love of his life, Bonnie Firkin, on June 1, 1989. He worked in construction his whole life....
Kayla Elizabeth Massey
Apr 27, 2021
Kayla Elizabeth Massey, 24, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Kayla was a free spirit and was a loving mother to her children. She was born on December 28, 1996 in Louisville, Kentucky to Andy Massey and Misty Ober. She is preceded in death by her Grandfathers, Ricky Ober, and David Massey.Kayla is survived by her...
Michael Wayne Arnold
Apr 27, 2021
Michael Wayne Arnold, 53, of Milltown, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was born on May 16, 1967, in Corydon, Indiana. Mike was an automotive enthusiast. He loved NASCAR, his custom trike and enjoyed camping with his family.Mike is survived by his loving mother, Vicki Applegate Kingsley; brother, Bobby Arnold; brother, Jason (Jamie) Kingsley; sister, Danielle (Danny...
John D. Hinnant, Jr.
Apr 27, 2021
John D. Hinnant, Jr., 63, formerly of Charlotte, NC, lost his battle due to complications from cancer at U of L Hospital on Tuesday April 27, 2021. John was born on September 12, 1957 and was preceded in death by his father, John D. Hinnant, Sr. and his mother, Doris M. Hinnant.John loved spending time with his family and was...
Ricky Cook
Apr 26, 2021
Ricky Cook Obituary 9/28/54 – 4/26/21 Ricky Fredrick Cook, 66 of Taylorsville, KY passed away on Monday, April 26th 2021.Ricky was a dedicated worker and made his living doing HVAC most of his life. He loved to fish and to spend time with family. He also enjoyed spending time with his dog Snoopy most the day.He was preceded in death...
Felipe Camargo Medrano
Apr 26, 2021
Falleció el pasado 26 de abril de 2021 en Louisville, KentuckyOriginario de la Grulla de abajo, Mpio de Dolores Hidalgo, GtoA los 40 años de edad. D. E. P.Tu esposa, Hijos, Nietos, Hermanos, Hermanas, Tu padre y madre, No te olvidaremos jamás por la gran persona que siempre llegaste a ser, Nunca olvidaremos tu gusto por la cerveza y música...
Michael Pruitt
Apr 25, 2021
Michael "Mike" Anthony Pruitt, 55, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Mike enjoyed riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family and especially his granddaughter. He was a devoted Christian who shared his passion and was always willing to help those in need. He was a hard working and devoted father to his family. Mike...
Joseph Todd Dant
Apr 25, 2021
Joseph Todd Dant, 52, a devout Christian man, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and next to God, his son Brandon was his greatest love. Joseph was a huge fan of the Kentucky Wildcats and Dallas Cowboys. He was a music and animal lover that enjoyed cleaning and doing...
John T. Feather
Apr 25, 2021
John T. Feather, 52, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021. John worked as an electrician and was the life of the party wherever he went. John enjoyed life to the fullest and was always cutting up and joking around, he had the most outrageous and contagious laugh. His pride and joy were his two sons, who...
William Curtis Holt, Jr.
Apr 25, 2021
William Curtis "J.R." Holt, Jr., 64, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021. J.R. loved hunting, fishing, mowing the yard, and spending time with his family.He was born on February 6, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late William and Betty (Jesse) Holt. Along with his parents, J.R. is preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Nahm.He...
Fern Howard, Jr.
Apr 25, 2021
Fern "F.C." Howard, Jr., 94, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021. He was born on February 2, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Fern and Sadie (Harrison) Howard. He is also preceded in death by his wife Jane (Deisenroth) Howard, siblings Carl Howard and Naomi Blansett. Fern is survived by his daughter, Cathy Jane Sims,...
William Parish
Apr 25, 2021
William "Bill" Parish, 87, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021. He was born on January 6, 1934 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Marvin and Edmonia (Sanders) Parish. He is also preceded in death by his brothers Bob and Don Parish. Bill was a 1955 graduate of the University of Evansville, he then joined the U.S....
Thomas Leroy Brown
Apr 24, 2021
Thomas Leroy Brown, 59, passed away on April 24, 2021 in Louisville, KY. He was born on March 5, 1962 in Louisville, KY to James and Louise Brown . Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Roy Brown. Thomas worked for Southern Plumbing for 30 years. He will always be remembered for being a amazing...
Catherine Jane (Allison) Settles
Apr 24, 2021
Catherine Jane (Allison) Settles, 80 passed away on Saturday April 24th, 2021 at her home that she shared with her husband, Bill, for 54 years. Her granddaughter was with her until the end. She was born to the late Rev. Joe & Vena Allison on April 30, 1940 in Louisville, KYShe was preceded in death by her husband Bill Settles,...
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