Obituaries
Esther Swetnam
Jul 6, 2021
Hazel Esther Swetnam (Chambers) was born in Benedict, Virginia on June 13th, 1928. The daughter of a coal miner, she grew up in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in Bluefield, West Virginia with her 11 brothers and sisters. Her family later moved to Welch, West Virginia where she met Julian Swetnam. They married in 1946 after he returned from...
Tyler Allen Miller
Jul 6, 2021
Tyler Allen Miller, 30, of Bee Spring, Kentucky, formerly of Louisville passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Tyler was an avid collector of things. He loved to fish and being in the outdoors, the University of Louisville Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys, and watching Sports. Tyler loved spending time with family and friends. He had a joyful personality and the biggest...
James Arthur Leppard
Jul 6, 2021
James Arthur Leppard, age 73 of Louisville, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. "Art" had many challenges and obstacles in his life but overcame them with love and courage. Art is survived by his loving family, Richard (Linda), Robert (Cynthia), Dakota (David Stacey) and Minnie Hamilton; and a host of relatives and friends.Funeral services will be private. Interment will...
Fairy B. Karey
Jul 5, 2021
Fairy B. Karey, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 5, 2021 at the University of Louisville Hospital. Fairy was born on September 3, 1950, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Gentry and Susie Mae Bennett. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Wallace Sanders, Dale Sanders, Carl Bennett.Fairy is survived by her husband of 49 years,...
Carrie Louise Taylor
Jul 5, 2021
Carrie Louise Taylor, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021. She was born on September 26, 1952 in Taylorsville, Kentucky to the late Claude and Edna (Spencer) Taylor. She is also preceded in death by her siblings Claude Taylor, Jr., William Thomas Taylor, Clifford Taylor, Edna Mae Beckham, Claudine Taylor, Wanda Taylor Simpson, nephews Rimone Simpson,...
Brenda Darlene Greer-Scott
Jul 5, 2021
Brenda Greer-Scott, 58, of Stockbridge, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021. She had a strong faith in God and accepted Christ at a young age. Brenda was a military wife, and that afforded her the opportunity to travel extensively overseas and throughout the United States. She loved photography and enjoyed fitness, but her greatest love was spending time...
Joanne Howlett
Jul 5, 2021
Joanne Howlett passed away on Monday, July 5th, 2021 at home in Louisville, KY at the age of 87. She was born Margaret Joanne Luton on April 16, 1934 to Morgan Hunter Luton and Gracie O'Guin Luton in Miami, FL, and was the maternalistic big sister of Morgan "Buddy" Luton. She and Buddy, along with his wife, Brenda, remained close...
Michael Warren Waltermyer
Jul 5, 2021
Michael Warren Waltermyer, 65, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021. Michael loved the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He had an appreciation for fine art and a passion for fast cars.He was born on February 15, 1956, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, to the late Warren and Annamae Waltermyer.Michael is survived by his loving wife...
Cornelius Dante Spiller
Jul 4, 2021
Cornelius Dante Spiller, 36, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Cornelius enjoyed cooking and was known by "Chicken Man", where he worked at Dixie Chicken. He enjoyed playing pool, bowling, and lived life to the fullest. Cornelius will be missed by all who knew him.He was born on March 12, 1985 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is...
Brandon Dale Eason
Jul 4, 2021
Brandon Dale Eason, 42, of Louisville, KY passed away on July 4, 2021. He worked for G4S as a security guard. Brandon loved horse racing, UofL, most sports and animals. He was a very giving person and a strong advocate to the animal community. He was preceded in death by his parents, David L. and Jovita L. Eason and his...
Henry "Mitch" Williams Jr.
Jul 4, 2021
Henry "Mitch" Williams Jr, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Mitch was a loving husband, father, pappy, brother, and friend. He loved his dog Roxie and she brought so much comfort to him. He loved riding his riding mower and working on cars. He was an avid UK fan and loved listening to music and...
Rosa Lee Harding
Jul 4, 2021
Rosa Lee (Harpe) Harding, 87, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Rose loved the outdoors. She was an avid gardener and really enjoyed taking care of her flowers and vegetables. Rose was a member of Antioch Christian Church in Elizabeth.She was born on March 31, 1934, in Magnet, Indiana, to the late Albert and Mildred (Johnson)...
Tammie Lynch
Jul 4, 2021
Tammie (Owens) Lynch, 59, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Tammie was a faithful member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed camping and dearly loved her friends and family.She was born on October 16, 1961, in Louisville, Kentucky. She is preceded in death by her father, Billy Owens; and daughter, Jillian Howlett.Tammie is survived...
Claude Lee Tisby
Jul 4, 2021
Claude Tisby, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021.Claude was a great father, grandfather, and loving husband. He retired from Hershey Chocolate in 2006. He was a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity (one of the seven sons of Omega) the remaining six are Taft Thompson Jr., Jim Green, Johnnie Morris, Charles Matthews, General Freed, and...
Sherry Jean Ware
Jul 4, 2021
Sherry Jean Ware, 62, a Jeffersonville, Indiana native and resident of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away Sunday July 4th 2021.She is proceeded in death by her parents Samuel Allen Mackison and Emma Jean Mackison, and ex-husband and dear friend Donald Ray Ware.She is survived by her brother Timothy Mackison (Linda), her children Donnie Ware, Heather Ware (Mike), Kimberly Eden, and Kevin...
Theresa Ann Burrell
Jul 3, 2021
Theresa "Ms Tee" Burrell , 63, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021. Theresa was a faithful member of First Virginia Missionary Baptist Church. She loved her grandkids, and they loved her. She was an avid shopper on Amazon. She was everybody's Momma Tee. She was always bringing love and life, full of encouragement, and definitely the...
Candace Elaine Pedigo
Jul 3, 2021
Candace Elaine Pedigo, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021. Candace was a loving wife, mother, daughter, Mom-O, sister, and friend to many. She retired after 40 years of service at JCPS, 38 years in Jefferson county and 2 years in Florida. She will truly be missed by anyone and everyone that had the pleasure of...
Gary Campion
Jul 3, 2021
Edward "Gary" Campion, 76, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021.He was born on September 23, 1944, in Abington, Pennsylvania, to the late Edward and Virginia (McCarty) Campion. Gary graduated from high school in 1962 from Bishop McDevitt, in Wyncote, Pennsylvania. He honorably served in the US Air Force from 1965 to 1969 during the Vietnam...
Denice (Day) Andres
Jul 3, 2021
Denice (Day) Andres, 65, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021. She was a 1974 graduate of Providence High School and a long-time member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church. Her deep love of music was evident in her choir ministry where she so willingly shared the gift of her voice. Denice was an...
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