Obituaries
Edna Embry
Mar 31, 2020
Edna Embry, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Edna was a member of Pole Bridge Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was born on July 27, 1944 in Hardin County, Kentucky to Gilbert and Ollie...
Joshua Brian Durbin
Mar 30, 2020
Joshua "Durb" Brian Durbin, 32, of Buckner, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020. He was born on October 12, 1987 in Louisville, Kentucky to Brian and Alberta (Cook) Durbin. He was a 2006 graduate of Oldham County High School, he'll be remembered for being able to make his family and friends smile and laugh. Joshua was a well...
George Durrett, Sr.
Mar 30, 2020
George Durrett, Sr., 87, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020. He was born on June 17, 1932 in Hermitage, Tennessee to the late Roosevelt and Larena Durrett. After graduating highschool, he enlisted in the US Army and proudly served with the 82nd Airborne Division. He retired from General Electric after over 35 years of service. In...
Candi Keesee
Mar 30, 2020
Candi Keesee, 39, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020. She was born on March 5, 1981 in Louisville, Kentucky to Darryl Beck and Michele Hornback. Candi was very creative and enjoyed various arts and types of music. She was very selfless, silly, and cared for others more than she did for herself. She was a passionate...
Melba S. Goodwin
Mar 30, 2020
Melba S. Goodwin, 88, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020. She was born in Cullman, Alabama on December 10, 1931 to the late Leo and Sarah Schwaiger. Melba enjoyed music and playing her harmonica. She retired from Nicholson File after 23 years of service. She liked doing crafts at the local senior citizens center. She loved...
Bohdan S. Galamin
Mar 29, 2020
Bohdan S. "Robert" Galamin, 67, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Robert was a dedicated employee for the United States Postal Service for nearly 40 years.He was born on September 15, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Harry and Maria (Huzarska Galamin. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of...
Robert Ellis, Jr.
Mar 28, 2020
Robert "R.E." Ellis Jr., 59, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020. R.E. was an electrician for Payne Electric. He enjoyed having a beer with his friends and family. R.E. enjoyed Rock & Roll and playing his drums. In his younger years R.E. loved to fish and work on cars. He was the life of the party,...
David Richard Morton
Mar 28, 2020
David Richard Morton, 66, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020. David enjoyed collecting and dealing antiques, especially early Americana items from the 1700's. He was a proud descendant of the O.P. Morton family who were original settlers in the Galena, Indiana area.He was born on April 3, 1953 in New Albany, Indiana to the late...
Lillian Augustus Morehead
Mar 28, 2020
Lillian Augustus Morehead, 104, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on March 28, 2020. Lillian was born on November 20, 1915 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late John and Mary Colston Chandler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Morehead; and her children, Eugenia Moore, Joseph Williams, Jr., Stanley Williams, Vernon Williams and Bernice Hayden.Lillian is survived by...
Loretta Irene (Riddell) Witt
Mar 28, 2020
Loretta Irene (Riddell) Witt, 87, of New Albany, Indiana, died peacefully at home in the care of her loving family on Saturday, March 28, 2020. Loretta was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on January 9, 1933, to the late Raymond and Viola (Beeler) Riddell. She graduated from Shawnee Girls High School and attended Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky.She moved to New...
Carrie Mae Thompson
Mar 28, 2020
Carrie Mae Thompson, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020. She was born on August 28, 1937 in Beechmont, Kentucky to Orville and Ruby (Cartwright) Parsons. She was a graduate of Hughes-Kirkpatrick High School in 1955. She retired from Jefferson County Public Schools as a Teaching Assistant. She loved crafts, reading, quilting and gardening. She is...
Lilly Moore
Mar 28, 2020
Lilly Moore, 59, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020. Lilly enjoyed playing Bingo, and loved to shop.She was born on November 20, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky to Artist and Lauretta (Robinson) Hooker. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Brother, Ralph Johnson, Jr., Sisters, Vivian Johnson, and Valerie Hooker-Porter, and Brother-In-Law, Robert Wigfall Lilly is...
Shevonne Lee Birkla
Mar 28, 2020
Shevonne Lee Birkla , 64, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on March 28, 2020. Shevonne was born on December 7, 1955, Louisville, Kentucky to the late Robert and Beverly (Pearson) Scott. Shevonne is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Mike Birkla; children, son, Robert Michael Birkla;, step-Son, Michael Birkla, Jr., 3 grandchildren; brother, Brent Charles Scott (Nancy); step-Mother,...
Ralph Emerson Falkenburg, Jr.
Mar 28, 2020
Ralph Emerson Falkenburg Jr. passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020. Born in the summer of 1936, he grew up in the Crescent Hill area of Louisville Kentucky and graduated from Louisville's Male High School in 1955.He honorably served our country, a member of US Army B-Troop. 1st Recon Squadron. 15th Cavalry 2nd ARMD Tank division 11-30-1959 through 3-1-1962. This is...
Lowell Lee Bosley
Mar 27, 2020
Lowell Lee Bosley went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 27, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on October 29, 1954 in Hardinsburg, Kentucky. Lowell was raised in a loving home with a close family. He enjoyed sports, especially his Louisville Cardinals. Lowell's favorite hobbies included reading, playing with his grandchildren, and going...
Rev. Ron Waters
Mar 27, 2020
Rev. Ron Waters, 78, of Bardstown, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020. Ron was a Missionary who served in Southern Africa for 25 years. He was of the Pentecostal Faith, and helped Minister in several Churches. Ron was passionate about his faith and his family. He was born on October 16, 1941 in Lebanon Junction, Kentucky to Arthur...
Ronald Moreland
Mar 27, 2020
Ronnie Moreland, 60, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020. Ronnie was a welder by trade and worked for Millwrights and Boilmakers, and was a member of the Millwrights & Carpenters Local #1076 and Boilmakers Local #40. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, Kentucky Basketball, and spending time with friends and family. He was born on March 13,...
Jill Denton
Mar 27, 2020
Jill Denton, 62, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020. Jill was an avid University of Kentucky fan. She enjoyed spending time at the beach and the pool. She loved spending time with family and friends. Jill was a Catholic and walked with the Lord. She was born on February 10, 1958 in Louisville, Kentucky. Jill is...
Mary Esther Tindall
Mar 27, 2020
Mary Esther Tindall, 95, of Louisville passed away on March 27th, 2020 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. She was born on November 15th, 1924 in Louisville. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard D. Tindall, Sr.; son, Richard D. "Denny" Tindall, Jr.; and her brother, James Price. She was a member of Kentucky Avenue Church of Christ for 40...
Jacqueline Mitchell
Mar 27, 2020
Jackie Mitchell , 84, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020. Jackie was a jovial person who was the life of the party. She lived her best life, loved people, and loved to shop. She was born on July 21, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky to Jack and Mary (Holsclaw) Purvis. She is preceded in death by her...
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