Obituaries

Beverly June Newkirk

Beverly June Newkirk

Mar 29, 2021

Beverly June Newkirk, 81, of Bedford, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. She was born on May 25, 1939 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Standish and Ruby (Lewis) Newkirk. She is also preceded in death by her brother Gerald Newkirk. Bev is survived by her children, Tracey Cowan, Frances Bullitt (Randy), Bridget Dye (Wayne), Jay Torsch (Cindy),...

Michael Douglas Mckinstry

Michael Douglas Mckinstry

Mar 29, 2021

Michael Douglas McKinstry, 74, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. He was the owner of One Hour Package Express for over 30 years. Michael possessed a hard-work ethic and had also been an employee for Coca-Cola and Yellow Cab. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Air Force and was...

Cynthia "Toot" Cox

Cynthia "Toot" Cox

Mar 28, 2021

Cynthia "Toot" Cox, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Cynthia's family was her world and she would do anything for them. She loved life to the fullest thoroughly enjoying bingo, cards, and slot machines. She loved her dogs Star and Luke. She has never met a stranger and was a friend to all. She had...

Philip Mark Warren

Philip Mark Warren

Mar 28, 2021

Philip Mark Warren, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021. He was born on February 20, 1954 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Clinton and Frances (Henry) Warren. Philip worked at Wako Electronics for 17 years. He was a member of New Life 7th Day Adventist Church on Taylor Blvd. He is preceded in death by his...

Juanita Faye (Sexton) Harrell

Juanita Faye (Sexton) Harrell

Mar 27, 2021

Juanita Faye (Sexton) Harrell, 77, of Leitchfield, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Juanita was a member of the New Hope Wesleyan Church in Corydon and enjoyed reading the Bible, listening to Gospel and Bluegrass music, and playing cards, especially Euchre. Out of all her pastimes, her favorite was spending time with her family.She was born on June...

Lillian M. O'Hearn

Lillian M. O'Hearn

Mar 27, 2021

Lillian M. O'Hearn, 93, passed away on Saturday. March 27, 2021. Lillian was a Mother of 14 children, she work as a switchboard operator in her younger years, and has had many other work adventures in her life.She is survived by her sons, Damon with 7 children, Larry and Donna with 2 children, Roger and Beth with 3 children, Wayne...

Eric Hampton

Eric Hampton

Mar 27, 2021

Eric Hampton, 49, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Eric graduated from Doss High School and immediately joined the Navy. He qualified for submarine communications, which afforded him the opportunity to participate in course work at Old Dominion. Eric had a deep love for creating and performing music. He played multiple instruments and shared his love...

James Dale Hunt

James Dale Hunt

Mar 27, 2021

James Dale "Jim" Hunt, 78, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a proud Mason and Shriner. He enjoyed being outdoors fishing, boating, golfing, and mowing his lawn. Of all his pastimes, Jim's favorite was spending time with his family.He was born on March 11, 1943 in Hastings,...

Josephine Bishop Adam

Josephine Bishop Adam

Mar 27, 2021

Josephine B. Adam, 89, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. She was born on October 23, 1931 in Chattanooga, TN to the late John Wesley and Stella (Hartman Bishop). She is also preceded in death by her husband, Conrad "Conney" Adam, son-in-law, Jon Pauline and granddaughter Heather Pauline. Josephine was a great homemaker in addition to...

Betty Jean (Nance) Love

Betty Jean (Nance) Love

Mar 27, 2021

Betty Jean (Nance) Love, 89, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021. She was a member of Living Church of God in New Albany, as well as the White Shrine, and Order of the Eastern Star. After raising her family, Betty became a salesperson at Variety Records, as well as Dillard's Department Store and Avon. She...

Savon Adrian Murphy

Savon Adrian Murphy

Mar 26, 2021

Savon Adrian Murphy, 20, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. Savon enjoyed weightlifting, and working out. He valued life and lived a healthy drug and alcohol free lifestyle. He also helped train and breed dogs with his father. With his father, Savon would take emotional support dogs to help homeless and our Veterans. Savon graduated from...

Mary Ludema Fuller

Mary Ludema Fuller

Mar 26, 2021

Mary Ludema Fuller, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. She was saved at the age of 14 and loved the Lord with all of her heart and always studied the bible. She always loved crafting, quilting, and cooking all the family meals for the holidays. Ever since she graduated high school she has worked as...

Gilliam Stotts

Gilliam Stotts

Mar 26, 2021

Gilliam "Gill" Stotts, 78, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021.He was born on May 5, 1942 in Adair County, Kentucky. He married the love of his life, Mary Hefley on December 12, 1960. They happily celebrated 60 loving years together. He retired from Auto Rail Local 89 after 25 years of service. Gill enjoyed working on...

Sandra Swain Nelson

Sandra Swain Nelson

Mar 26, 2021

Sandra "Sandy" Swain Nelson, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. Sandy was born on August 26, 1951 in Louisville, Kentucky. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Ann Nash.Sandy is survived by her loving husband of 19 years, Scott Nelson, son, Brian D. Swain (Yvette), granddaughter, Jasmine Swain, sisters, April Grabhorn, Nancy...

Andrew Carl Schmied

Andrew Carl Schmied

Mar 26, 2021

Andrew Carl "Drew" Schmied, 49, of Georgetown Indiana, passed away at home on Friday, March 26, 2021. His passion in life was raising and supporting his son Brayden. His heart and soul went into supporting his son on and off the football field. He was also an avid football fan and loved the Louisville Cardinals.He was born January 8, 1972,...

Paul Puryear, Sr.

Paul Puryear, Sr.

Mar 26, 2021

Paul Puryear Sr. went to eternal rest on March 26, 2021 at the age of 86 years old in Louisville, Kentucky. Paul was born on January 10, 1935 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Jason & Mary Lou Puryear. He was the youngest of 10 siblings (James, Jason, Samuel Lee, Ruth Briggs, Madison, George, Catherine Kelly, Hermon all of which...

Eric E. Maratty Sr.

Eric E. Maratty Sr.

Mar 26, 2021

Eric E. Maratty Sr., 50, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021.He was born on February 19, 1971 in Louisville, Kentucky to Larry Maratty and Arnetta (Burney) Harrison. He is preceded in death by his Father, Larry Eugene Maratty, Brother, Brandon Edmondson.Eric is survived by his loving family, mother, Arnetta Marie Harrison; children, Eric Maratty, Jr. and...

Esther Hall

Esther Hall

Mar 25, 2021

Esther Hall, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021.Esther was a nurse in Detroit, Michigan before retiring and relocating to Douglasville, Georgia. She later moved to Louisville, Kentucky to be with her family. Esther loved to travel to places with beautiful scenery, sitting on the beach was her favorite place to be. Eating soul food always...

Diane Louise Probus

Diane Louise Probus

Mar 25, 2021

Diane Louise Probus, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Diane loved her family and especially her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her beloved dogs, Baby, and Little Bit. She worked at Koch Filter Corporation for over 30 years. Diane enjoyed bowling, playing Bingo, and playing cards. She will be missed by all who knew her.She was...

John Edwin Potts, Jr.

John Edwin Potts, Jr.

Mar 25, 2021

John Edwin Potts Jr., 67, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021. He was born on August 7, 1953 in Louisville, Kentucky to John and Florence (DeSpain) Potts. John was a 1971 graduate of Durrett High School. He was also a graduate of Sullivan College. John received the honor of being a Kentucky Colonel on April 12,...

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