Obituaries
John William Parris
May 19, 2021
John William Parris, 85, of New Albany, Indiana, departed this life on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. He was a United States Navy veteran and retired from the City of New Albany after 18 years of service at the Street Department.He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Robert Parris and Argolia (Barnes) Parris; and siblings, Dorothy Williams, Lovie Parris,...
Mickey L. Roby
May 18, 2021
Mickey L. Roby, 39, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Mickey was a fun loving person and always had a smile on his face. He loved family gatherings, cook outs, and holidays. He was an avid fan of movies, music, and UK basketball. Mickey loved his family and friends and he was a good hearted person...
Elijah Bowman
May 18, 2021
Elijah Bowman, 31, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Eli was compassionate, thoughtful, adventurous, hardworking, and had the most contagious laugh. Eli loved working at FirstBuild; creating alongside his co-workers whom he loved and respected. Eli loved all things cars from day one, the faster the better. He loved music, and was a talented drummer, filmmaker,...
Kim Lorraine Saunders
May 18, 2021
Kim Lorraine Saunders, 62, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Kim enjoyed living life, reading, cooking, and visiting friends. She was a volunteer at the hospital, had a gift of helping others. She was a spokeswomen for the Heart & Lung Association, and was featured on a Kentucky 1 Health Commercial. Kim was a member of...
Leah Kay Lightle
May 18, 2021
Leah Kay Lightle, 30, of Fairdale, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Leah loved her family, she had a sweet personality and a heart of gold. She loved her children and her church family and they love her. Her good memories will carry on with her family and friends forever. She will truly be missed by everyone that...
Sean Wesley Lefler
May 18, 2021
Sean Wesley "Seanie" Lefler, 34, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. He was born on January 9, 1987, in Atlanta, Georgia. Sean was a diehard Star Wars fan. He loved animals, especially his dog, Vader, and enjoyed cooking. Sean was known to be able to fix just about anything. Above all these things, Sean's greatest joy...
Michael Dorsey
May 17, 2021
Michael Dorsey, 52, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021. Mike was a hard working man and he was the jack of all trade with a great sense of humor. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and also loved to watch basketball (Never missed a UofL game). He sure could cut a rug with...
Dorothy Cannon
May 17, 2021
Dorothy Lamb Cannon, 94, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021. She was born on March 1, 1927 in Honolulu, Hawaii to the late Peter and Jamesina (Calligan) Lamb. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Victor Cannon. Dorothy was the daughter of Scottish immigrants who moved to Honolulu in the 1920s and were among...
Patricia Anne (Bundy) Kinchlow
May 17, 2021
Patricia Anne "Patti" (Bundy) Kinchlow, 90, of New Albany, Indiana, transitioned from this life to the next on Monday, May 17, 2021.She was the only child of Leroy and M. Agnes (Nicholson) Bundy, born on September 21, 1930. In addition to her parents, Patti was preceded in death by her half-siblings, Henry and Wanda Bundy; and first husband, Delbert Philpott.Patti...
Kile Duane Beavin
May 16, 2021
Kile Duane Beavin was born on March 21, 1974, at Ft. Campbell Kentucky Army Hospital, and left this world on May 5th, 2021, at the young age of 47 after a sudden illness. He leaves behind his mother, Rita Chandler Beavin Pence, stepfather, Donnie Pence, stepbrother, Brian Pence, stepsister, Angela Pence Karageorge, along with several other relatives and friends.Kile was...
Christopher Alan Hensley
May 16, 2021
Christopher Alan Hensley, 35, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021. He was born on August 17, 1985 in Louisville, Kentucky to David and Karen (Dunn) Hensley. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Willis and Betty Hensely, Sue Weatherford Ross and Gene Dunn. Chris had a love of fishing and hunting from the time he...
Brian Stephens
May 15, 2021
Brian Stephens, 55, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Brian loved his family and they meant the world to him. His favorite past-time was fishing and listening to Bocelli any chance he got. Brian will truly be missed by anyone and everyone who had the honor of meeting him.He was born on July 7, 1965 in...
Sj Burkhead
May 15, 2021
SJ Burkhead went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2021, at the age of 88. One of the six children of Archie Wilson Burkhead and Ella May Milburn Burkhead, SJ was born and raised in Big Clifty, Kentucky. He married Barbara Jean Terry, and they moved to Louisville. They were married for 62 years until Barbara's passing in...
Richard Albert Jackson Jr.
May 14, 2021
Richard "Poppa" Albert Jackson Jr., 55, of Louisville Kentucky, passed away on May 14, 2021. He was born on February 13, 1966 to the late Richard & Bobbie Jean Jackson. He was proceeded in eternal rest by his Parents, Richard & Bobbie Jean Jackson and Brother, Larry Jackson.Poppa attended Maplewood High School in Nashville, TN. In 1982 the Jackson Family...
Karen Sue Cooper-Dyer
May 14, 2021
Karen Sue Cooper-Dyer, "Kay Kay", 63, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021. Kay Kay was a loving and dedicated Mother and Grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Kay Kay loved music, traveling, shopping, and her dogs "Emma Jean", "Ella Bean", "Taco Kraken", "Piper", and "Twinkie". Kay Kay was a child caregiver for...
Ella Lucille Dahl
May 14, 2021
Ella Lucille Dahl, 92, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021. She was born on May 6, 1929 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Russell and Lena (Curry ) Frederick . She is also preceded in death by her husband, Harold "Babe" Dahl, Ella is survived by her daughter, Cheri Lynn Dahl, son, Dennis Dahl, granddaughter, Traci...
Thelma Mae Knox
May 14, 2021
Thelma Mae Triplett Knox, 82, of Memphis, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021.She was born on June 10, 1938 in Elkins, West Virginia to the late Henry and Oka Reta Triplett. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Edgar Knox; sister, Mary Lou Chenoweth; brother, John Triplett; and grandson, Joseph William Knox.Thelma...
Travis Michael Embry
May 13, 2021
Travis Michael Embry gained his angel wings on May 13, 2021. Though he was with us for a short while, he brought endless joy and love to our hearts. Travis could always brighten your day with his beautiful smile. He will live forever in our hearts and will be forever missed.He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Pamela Maynard...
Patricia Lee Voyles
May 13, 2021
Patricia Lee Voyles, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, returned to her Heavenly Father on May 13, 2021.Pat was Baptist by faith. She was born on December 25, 1945 in Shelbyville, KY to the late Raymond Norman and Maxine Jewel (Giles) Norman. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, David Voyles; loving sister-in-law, Jane Southerland; brother-in-law, Gerald "Jerry" Voyles; mother-in-law, Susie...
Bobbie E. Greenwell
May 12, 2021
Bobbie E. Greenwell, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. He was born on April 3, 1945 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Frank and Sallie (Duncan) Greenwell. Bobbie retired from the State Fair Board. He will always be remembered for his love of the horse race track; in recent years, he worked for Churchill Downs....
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