Obituaries
Robert Charles Reed
Sep 5, 2021
Robert C. Reed, 71, passed away on September 5, 2021. Bob worked for Cissell Manufacturing for many years. He was a mechanical whizz and was known for his sense of humor, which accompanied him to his final days. His favorite place to be was Rough River Lake, where he spent many happy summers with his family and the best dog...
Patricia Mae (Brandenburg) Happel
Sep 5, 2021
Patricia Mae (Brandenburg) Happel, 77, of Georgetown, Indiana, formerly of Floyds Knobs, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Patricia was a member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church and a graduate of the 1962 class of Our Lady of Providence High School. She loved reading, keeping up with her grandchildren and their activities, praying the rosary with...
Frank Draton Chapman, Jr.
Sep 5, 2021
Frank Draton Chapman Jr., 63, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 5, 2021 next to his beloved dogs, Kobe and Angel. He was born on July 10, 1958 in Pascagoula, Mississippi to Frank Draton Sr. and Billie (Robinson) Chapman. He is predeceased in death by his father, Frank Draton Chapman, Sr. and brother-in-law Colin Kenneth Kelly.Frank, who...
Sheila "Darlene" (Sprigler) Murphy
Sep 5, 2021
Sheila "Darlene" (Sprigler) Murphy, 78, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. She retired from Samtec in New Albany after over 25 years of service, where she made many lifelong friends. Darlene adored her grandsons and loved vacationing at the beach. She enjoyed shopping and going out to eat, as well as playing cards, Atari, Bunco, and...
John Henry Alvey, Sr.
Sep 5, 2021
John Henry Alvey Sr., 89, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was born on August 2, 1932 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late James and Anna (Burkehouse) Alvey. He is also preceded in death by his siblings Art Alvey, Dorothy Schilling, James "Bo" E. Alvey and Dr. Frank Alvey. John served in the U.S. Navy...
Alvin George Andres
Sep 4, 2021
Alvin George Andres, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021. He was a United States Navy veteran and a retired automotive mechanic. After retiring, Alvin went on to work for UPS in Louisville as a security guard. He was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed fishing and hunting. Alvin also liked watching old Western movies and the...
Neil Black
Sep 4, 2021
Neil "Donnie" Black, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021. He was born on April 13, 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky to John and Lorena (Hopper) Black. He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Danny Black & Calvin Black.Donnie attended Durrett High School. He was owner of Don Black's Performance Specialties. He enjoyed...
Thomas D. Tucker
Sep 4, 2021
Thomas Dale Tucker, 73, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Tom was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend with a heart of gold and a tremendous sense of humor. He loved his family especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed family vacations at the beach and was an avid fan of UofL sports. He always...
Cynthia Anne Kolarik
Sep 4, 2021
Cynthia Anne Kolarik, age 61, – better known as Cindy or Lou Belle or Cindy Lou – passed away peacefully Sept. 4, 2021. Cindy was born in Erie, Pa. in 1960. She lived much of her early years at her family home in Girard, Pa. She was preceded in death by her father, Louis F. Kolarik and Margaret "Marge" Kolarik....
Brenda Sue Vincent
Sep 4, 2021
Brenda Sue Vincent, 74, of Louisville, KY, passed away on September 4, 2021. She loved the Lord and was a CNA, which brought her much joy to be able to care for others. Brenda had a feisty spirit and she loved to make people laugh, which brought her happiness, knowing that she could put a smile on someone's face. She...
David Marshall Carver
Sep 3, 2021
David Marshall Carver of Pekin, Indiana, and of Southdown in Great Falls, Virginia, died on September 3, 2021, after a long illness.Dedicated father of Christine Carver and David Carver, Jr., and also raised Jeremiah Smith as his own; beloved son of George A. Carver, Jr. (deceased), and Ruth Hughes Carver; caring brother of George A. Carver III (deceased), Christopher S....
Lorraine V. Beyer
Sep 3, 2021
Our beloved mother Lorraine V. Beyer (nee Redmann) passed away on September 3, 2021, at the age of 97. She was born to Harry and Bertha Redmann in Mound Prairie, MN on March 22, 1924. She was raised in La Crosse, WI and was a graduate of La Crosse Central High School and Western Technical College.During World War II, Lorraine...
Judith Mae Shumaker
Sep 3, 2021
Judith "Judy" Mae Shumaker, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. Judy enjoyed going shopping, dancing, and was a very independent person. She loved going to church and attended Walnut Street Baptist Church, she later attended various churches around the area. Judy enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren as well as being...
Herbert Haynes Foushee, Jr
Sep 3, 2021
Herbert Haynes "Grumpy" Foushee, Jr, 65, of Louisville, KY passed away on September 3, 2021. He loved being outdoors, hunting and fishing. Herb always had a story whether it was funny or a life lesson. He absolutely adored his wife, Cynthia "Stuff" and treasured his daughters and grandchildren. He will always be remembered for his charming good looks and big...
Paul Spencer
Sep 3, 2021
Paul Spencer, 76 years old, passed away September 3, 2021, surrounded by the love of his many friends and family. Born on Grapevine Creek near Chavies, KY on October 8, 1944, Paul was the son of Lexie and Rose (Morgan) Spencer. He would later recount stories from his childhood growing up on the banks of the Middle Fork of the...
Daniel Miller Smith
Sep 3, 2021
Daniel (Dan) Miller Smith, 71 of Louisville, passed away September 3, 2021. He was born March 19, 1950, to the late Joe Dudley and Nancy Moorman Smith. Dan graduated from Waggener High School, attended University of Kentucky, and received an Associates Degree in Tool & Die Engineering from ITT Technical Institute in Indianapolis, IN. His career spanned 38 years as...
Robert Joseph Patterson, Jr.
Sep 2, 2021
Robert Joseph Patterson, Jr., 42, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was born on July 6, 1979, in Orlando, Florida. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Patterson, Sr.Robert is survived by his mother, Judy Patterson; son, Lucas Patterson; brother, Ryan (Angie) Patterson; nephew, Alexander Patterson; and niece, Claire Patterson.A Memorial Gathering will...
Elder Juan Hunter, Sr
Sep 2, 2021
Elder Juan Hunter Sr, was born to Sammie Hunter and John Dorsey on October 12, 1959. He attended Western High School and was the second eldest of 6 siblings. In November of 1987, Pastor Hunter was baptized and filled with the Holy Ghost at Greater Bethel Temple in Louisville, KY, under the late Dr. William P. Foree. He was a...
Leonard Bishop
Sep 2, 2021
Leonard "Buck" Bishop, 70, of Willisburg, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was born on June 16, 1951 in Washington County, Kentucky to Clyde and Christine (Hays) Bishop. Buck joined the church at a very young age. He had worked as a carpenter and truck driver. Buck was one of the original Bourbon City Bikers MC in...
Michael Sowders
Sep 1, 2021
Michael "Shane" Sowders, 49, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. He was born on December 22, 1971 in Louisville, Kentucky. Shane is preceded in death by his father, James Michael Sowders. Shane served our country in the U.S Navy Seabees and was a long time member of Macedonia United Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing golf, disc...
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