Obituaries
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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,...
Linda Darlene Webb
Mar 24, 2021
Linda Darlene Webb, 65, of West Point, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Linda enjoyed spending time at the pool during the summer. She loved spending time with friends, family, and especially her grandchildren. Linda was a caretaker for her mother for many years. She was an outgoing individual, who loved music, and had a caring heart for...
Larry Joseph Melancon
Mar 24, 2021
Larry Joseph Melancon, age 65 passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021. He was born in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana on August 7, 1955. He was preceded in death by his mother, Winona (Carroll) Champagne and father, Vermillian Melancon. Larry is survived by his wife of seven years, Denise Melancon; his two children, Lance (Amy) Melancon, Louisville, Kentucky, and Heather (Jeff)...
Lillian Jenkins
Mar 24, 2021
Lillian "Granny" Jenkins, 91, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Lillian was a long-time member of Graceland Baptist Church. She loved dogs and was an avid gardener.She was born on June 14, 1929, in St. Croix, Indiana, to the late Louis and Dora (Seen) Saddler. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by...
Ronald Eugene Nance, Jr.
Mar 24, 2021
Ronald Eugene "Ronnie" Nance, Jr., 62, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Ronnie was a member of Chapel Hill Christian Church in Borden and was an avid Indiana Hoosiers Fan. He loved his family, hunting, playing Euchre, and farming with the Stumler family.He was born on September 1, 1958, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Dorlas (Seelye) Walls...
Leo Paul Heavrin
Mar 24, 2021
Leo Paul Heavrin, 67, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. He retired from Carriage Ford in Clarksville after over 30 years of employment. Leo loved his children and grandchildren and enjoyed going fishing.He was born on July 3, 1953, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Richard and Martha (Rickert) Heavrin. In addition to his...
Dorothy Neichter Schevetto
Mar 24, 2021
Dorothy "Dottie" Neichter Schevetto, 97, died Wednesday March 24, 2021 at the Nazareth Home, Clifton. Dottie was an avid gardener and took great pride with her roses. Her husband of 66 years, John P. Schevetto proceeded her in death. Survivors include her daughter Lisa (Rodney) Thompson and a grandson, Colton. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A...
Lori Lynn (Brown) Waldman
Mar 24, 2021
Lori Lynn (Brown) Waldman, 48, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Lori loved to travel and was a devoted UK fan. Later in life, you could find her spending time out on her porch enjoying the scenery.She was born on November 20, 1972, in Jeffersonville, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her mother, Jean (Dickey)...
Monica Sue Fox
Mar 24, 2021
Monica Sue Fox, 51, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Monica was a fun loving person who enjoyed all holiday gatherings with family. She loved her nieces and nephews with all her heart and she loved her furbabies Kitty and Booger. Monica and her mother Mildred shared a special bond that will live on for infinity....
Lula Akins
Mar 23, 2021
Lula Akins, 71, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Lula became a homemaker after working for Williams Food Company. She loved to be outside and take long walks. Being so physically fit meant she was always ready to take on any Dance challenge with her children, family or friends. With her 10 kids and a fiery...
Mark Anthony Mcwilliams
Mar 22, 2021
Mark Anthony McWilliams, 58, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021. Mark was a mechanic for many years. He was a member and enjoyed attending Beechland Baptist Church. Mark was a kind person who was always helping people. He was always giving to those in need and several charities to those who were suffering. Mark will be...
Geneva Kaye Raisor
Mar 22, 2021
On Monday, March 22, 2021, Geneva "Sissy" Kaye Raisor, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 65.Geneva was born as the youngest of 14 on September 21, 1955, in Buckner, Kentucky, to Frank and Mallie (Prather) Hedges.She married William Eric Raisor and, together, they raised three children. She often said that raising her children was the biggest...
Ruth Janelle Lyons
Mar 21, 2021
Ruth Janelle Lyons, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021. She was born on December 12, 1943 in Louisville, Kentucky to William and Lydia (Weller) Wells. She is preceded in death by her parents and 2 siblings, Betty Bovinet & Billy Wells.Ruth is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Herb Lyons; two sisters, Sandy...
Dwyer Francis Pettitt
Mar 21, 2021
Dwyer "Shorty" Francis Pettitt, 73, of West Point, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021.He was born on July 3, 1947 in Rochester, New York to Dwyer and Lucille (Bryant) Pettitt. Shorty served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharge in 1970. He worked in Civil Service and Preventative Maintenance at Ft. Knox's Army...
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