Obituaries
Starling Thomas
May 1, 2021
Starling "Junie" Thomas, 36, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Junie was a Mustang car enthusiasts. He loved playing video games. Junie was a loving father, son, and Uncle to all his family. He had a big heart and smile that could fill a room. Junie was a gracious person, and always helping those in need....
Cheryl Agatha Webb
Apr 30, 2021
Cheryl Agatha Webb, 52, gained her angel wings on April 30, 2021. She was born in St. Croix, Virgin Islands and left as a young adult. Cheryl was a gifted culinary artist who passionately served her community. She had a very outgoing personality and she made everyone feel welcomed with her presence. Cheryl was an avid conversationalist with a heart...
Kenneth Richard Cullen
Apr 30, 2021
Kenneth Richard Cullen, 75, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. He began a successful career in quality assurance at Snap-On and concluded with General Devices in Indianapolis. Ken was an avid reader and always enjoyed a good western movie. He will mostly be remembered for his quick wit and great sense of humor. Ken scuba dived...
John A. Overstreet, Iii
Apr 30, 2021
John A. Overstreet III, 56, of Leitchfield, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. He was born on August 8, 1964 in Louisville, Kentucky to John and Barbara Overstreet. He is preceded in death by his mother. John enjoyed boating, water skiing and especially spending time with his granddaughters. He had a love for animals; always taking care of...
Howard William Brown
Apr 30, 2021
Howard William "Hardy" Brown, 75, passed away on April, 30, 2021. Hardy was kind to everyone and known as a great humanitarian. He was an avid fisherman, loved Karaoke and playing Texas Hold' Em. The most important thing to Hardy was spending time with his family. He never met a stranger and positively impacted everyone he met. He was preceded...
Doris Jane Shaffer
Apr 30, 2021
Doris Jane Shaffer, 90, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. Doris owned and operated Shaffer Foods with her husband for many years. She retired from JC Penney in Louisville after many years of employment. Doris loved to travel and enjoyed watching ice-skating. She was a proud breast cancer survivor for over 40 years. Doris made...
Patricia Ann (Lausman) Oltman
Apr 30, 2021
Patricia Ann "Pat" (Lausman) Oltman, 81, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. Pat was a member of Eastside Christian Church and loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a true homemaker who had a skilled hand at gardening, sewing, cooking, and knitting and enjoyed fishing in her spare time.She was born on March...
Judi Lynn Wiehebrink
Apr 30, 2021
Judi Wiehebrink, 60, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. Judi was born on August 22, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky to Clarence and Frances Wiehebrink. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Marty Wiehebrink and Lisa Bowles, and brother, Chris Wiehebrink.Judi is survived by her daughters, Emily Kupper (Christopher) and Kaitlyn Wiehebrink, sisters, Saundra Huffman...
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...
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