Obituaries
Eugene Roy Lilly
Jan 13, 2021
Eugene R. "Gene" Lilly completed his earthly journey on January 13, 2021, surrounded by his wife of 63 years, Evelyn Kruer Lilly, and his children. He was born September 27, 1935, to Roy and Mary (Schmidt) Lilly of Navilleton. His father, Roy Lilly, passed away when Gene was 9 years old. His stepdad, Kent Rodman, married his mom when Gene...
Teddi Shields
Jan 12, 2021
Teddi Shields, 59, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Teddi loved her children and her family. She always loved listening to music, soaking up the sun, and spending time with her old man.She was born on December 29, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky to Herbie and Phillis Tarrence. She is preceded in death by her mother, Phillis...
Willard A. Ramsey
Jan 12, 2021
Willard A. Ramsey, 75, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Willard was a devoted father and husband. He worked for International Harvester and Colgate for many years and did a variety of jobs after his retirement. Willard loved classic cars and trucks. He was committed to working hard from a young age. He learned to work...
Benjamin Ysidro Lopez
Jan 12, 2021
Benjamin Ysidro Lopez (Benny) 80 years old, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, KY. Ben was born on May 15, 1940 in Gagetown, MI to Regino and Domitila Lopez. He graduated from Owendale High School in 1958. He is survived by his daughter Lisa Simon, grandson, Jagger Fox and granddaughter Skylar Eve all...
Mary Martha Marshall
Jan 12, 2021
Mary Martha Marshall, 92, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Mary was a devout Christian as well as a talented artist, singer, and homemaker. She was a business owner, and managed several restaurants. Mary was a kind and caring person who loved her family dearly.Mary was born on September 18, 1928 in Louisville, Kentucky to Clarence...
Donald Glenn Nutting
Jan 12, 2021
Donald Glenn Nutting, 58, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was born on June 28, 1962 in Louisville, Kentucky to Donald Nutting and Connie (Graham) Morris. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Howard Nutting. He was a facility manager for 32 years with Duplicator Sales and Service where he made lifelong friends....
Patty (Ettel) Blanckaert
Jan 12, 2021
Patty (Ettel) Blanckaert, 72, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. She was a 1966 graduate of Clarksville High School and a long-time member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Patty retired from BellSouth after 30 years of dedicated service. Upon retirement, Patty worked as a teacher's assistant at Holy Family Catholic School and also began volunteering...
James Rodman Botkins
Jan 12, 2021
James Rodman "JR" Botkins, age 68 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was born April 22, 1952 in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was a Vietnam Veteran. JR was a car hauler and an active member of Teamsters Local 89. He was the organizer and first President of...
Jean Cox
Jan 12, 2021
Jean Cox, 82, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Baptist Health Floyd.She was born on August 20, 1938, in Palmyra, Indiana, to Clarence and Ruth (Howerton) Hartman. Jean retired from PNC Bank and volunteered with the American Red Cross and Interfaith Council. She attended Depauw Memorial United Methodist Church and was a member of...
Leroy Joseph Mckenzie
Jan 12, 2021
Leroy Joseph McKenzie, age 89 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was an Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his Wife, Beverly Ann Krienbrink; parents, Roy J. and Evelyn Adams McKenzie; and his brother, Thomas McKenzie.Leroy is survived by his loving children, Steve McKenzie, Debra Sue Johnson and LouAnn Hayes (Gabriel); His sister, Geraldine Massey...
Terrence Joseph Thompson
Jan 12, 2021
Terry Joe "Scrap" Thompson, 72, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Terry was born November 29, 1948, in Louisville, Kentucky.A graduate of New Albany High School in 1967, Terry went to work for Public Service of Indiana (now Duke Energy) in 1970. In 1971 he began his career as a lineman. He retired in 2006...
Matthew Walker Jones
Jan 12, 2021
Matthew Walker Jones, 27, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Matthew was a talented chef. His heart for others was shown through the charity he started called Blessings for Blessings that he used to help families in need. In high school, Matthew found a brotherhood with his teammates on the football team at New Albany...
Anita Pfaff O'Gara
Jan 11, 2021
Anita Louise Pfaff O'Gara was born on November 5, 1932. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on January 11, 2021 at the age of 88.Born in St. Mary's, Ohio to Cecil and Dorathy Pfaff, she was raised in a close family with three brothers Gene, David, and Donnie, and a sister Lois Ann. Family gatherings were always...
Kenneth J. Costelle
Jan 11, 2021
Kenneth J. Costelle, 81, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021. He was born on June 4, 1939 in Louisville to Joseph and Alberta Costelle. Ken was a graduate of St. Xavier High School, Bellarmine College, and the University of Louisville with a Law Degree. He was a practicing attorney for many years. Ken was a wonderful...
Chealy Meng
Jan 11, 2021
Chealy Meng, 70, was born August 7th, 1950 in Kampot, Cambodia and died on January 11th, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky. He is survived by daughters Sherry (Lou) Petricca, Julie (Brian) Clark, Jennie Meng & Gina (Alex) Chhouk, step daughter Vanna, step son David, 5 granddaughters (Alina, Alona, Alayha, Mila, Golden) nephew Rene Seng & niece Lilas Seng. He is preceded...
Delphia Androbert Richendollar
Jan 11, 2021
Delphia Myrtle and Robert Lowell Richendollar, age 81 and 79 respectfully of Bardstown, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2021 and on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Delphia was born on September 12th, 1941 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, to Roy Joseph Cobb and Nelly Irene Casey and was raised by her grandmother, Myrtle Ivia Casey. Robert was born on January...
Dorothy "Dottie" Shoemaker Wesley
Jan 10, 2021
Dorothy "Dottie" Shoemaker Wesley, 97, passed away on January 10, 2021 at the Episcopal Church Home in Louisville. She was the wife of the late James P. "Jim" Wesley.She was born June 22, 1923 in Falmouth, KY to the late Jason Carr and Myrtie Foley Shoemaker. She was a member of Falmouth Christian Church and graduated from Falmouth High School...
Joseph F. Dean
Jan 10, 2021
Joseph F. Dean, 76, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. He was born in Washington County on March 19, 1944 to the late Otis and Audrey Dean. He was a devout Christian and was a member of Hillview Assembly of God for over 40 years. He retired from GE after 30 years of loyal service and went on to...
Janice M. Fryrear
Jan 10, 2021
Janice M. Fryrear, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was born on August 24, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late James and Bessie Clark. Janice was a devout Catholic and was very devoted to helping the poor and giving to anyone in need. For 25 years, she ran the cotton candy wagon at...
Kathleen M. Simpson
Jan 10, 2021
Kathleen M. Simpson, 79, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Kathleen was born on April 2, 1941, in England. She proudly considered herself a Londoner, even after over 40 years in the States.Kathleen is survived by her daughter, Natalie Ashton-Thacker and her husband, Jamie; daughter, Dawn Hawkes and her husband, Wayne; grandson, Connor Hawkes and his wife,...
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