Obituaries
George Thomas Bell
Jul 30, 2020
George Thomas "Doc" Bell, age 57 of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020.He was bon o March 19, 1963 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late George and Mary (Little) Bell. He is preceded into Eternal Life by his sister, Tosca Bell; and sister, Patricia Wilson.George is survived by his children; Christopher Williams and Dominique Bell. His siblings; brother,...
Ashley Sheckles
Jul 30, 2020
Ashley Sheckels, 24, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Ashley loved to spend time with her son and family.She was born on August 24, 1995 in Louisville, Kentucky to William Sheckles and Tara Love. She is preceded in death by her Grandfather, John H Roden, Jr., and her Uncle, Andre L Sheckles.Ashley is survived by her...
Rick Boughey
Jul 30, 2020
Rick Boughey, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020. He was born on September 21, 1952 in Franklin, Kentucky to William and Doris Boughey. Rick had a heart of gold, an unusual quick wit, and a great sense of humor. He loved family gatherings and helping raise his nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death...
John Nelson Voyles, Sr.
Jul 30, 2020
John Nelson Voyles, Sr., 85, of Greenville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020. John was an active member of the Hour of Power Church in New Albany. He was an avid golfer, and loved fishing and playing his guitars. Early in his life he was a Grand Master Mason at the Georgetown Masonic Lodge #480.He was born on...
Jesse Vibbert
Jul 30, 2020
Jesse Howard Vibbert, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020. He was born on November 20, 1943 in Burkesville, Kentucky to the late Ralph Hurt and Venia Vibbert. He is also preceded in death by his brother Carlos Vibbert. Jesse was an excellent automotive mechanic and a former manager of NAPA Auto Parts and Autozone Stores....
Vera Jean Smith
Jul 29, 2020
Vera Jean Smith, 73, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Vera loved spending time with the family and watching UofL play. She loved her church and enjoyed gardening and seek and finds and puzzlesShe was born on March 30, 1947 in Macon, Mississippi to Jim and Mary (May) Payton. She is preceded in death by her...
Wanda (Hardin) Fitzgerald
Jul 29, 2020
Wanda (Hardin) Fitzgerald, 95, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Wanda had a great group of friends that she enjoyed going out to lunch with. She deeply cherished and loved all of her family.She was born on July 6, 1925, in Hatton, Kentucky, to the late Clark and Edythe (Young) Hardin. Along with her parents,...
Peggy Ann Corbett
Jul 28, 2020
Peggy Ann Corbett, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Peggy loved gardening and spending time with her family.She was born on March 6, 1951 in Edmonson, Kentucky to Albert and Joann (Boyde) Cowles. She is preceded in death by her Father, Albert Leon Cowles, Mother, Joann Boyde, and Sister, Jean Taylor.Peggy is survived by her...
Joseph C. French, Jr.
Jul 28, 2020
Joseph Charles French, Jr. "Skip", 70, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Skip was born on December 17, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to Joseph Charles French, Sr. and Vincentine French Watson. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Charles French, Sr., sister in-law , Debbie French and step father, Harold Watson. Skip was a...
Catherine Mabel (Gaddie) Gray
Jul 28, 2020
Catherine Mabel (Gaddie) Gray, nee Blair, born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky on December 2, 1924. She passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky. She most recently resided at Hillcreek Rehabilitation and Care facility where she slipped away in her sleep. After World War II, she moved from Elizabethtown with her family to Louisville. After the birth of her 3rd...
Ronnie Harold Scott
Jul 28, 2020
Ronnie Harold Scott, 68, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. He was a long-time member and active Sunday School teacher at Scottsville Christian Church in Floyds Knobs. Ronnie enjoyed fishing and gardening and was especially proud of his roses he grew. He was a sports enthusiast and avid IU fan and enjoyed playing cards.He was...
Helen Stewart
Jul 27, 2020
Helen Stewart, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. Helen enjoyed watching her daytime TV, WWE Entertainment, and her Westerns. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and was the one to listen and help all those who needed guidance. Helen was the babysitter of the family, and enjoyed watching her grandchildren.She was born on August...
Alma May Harris
Jul 27, 2020
Alma May Harris, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. Alma was a caretaker at Adath Jushurun Cemetery for 38 years, until her retirement. She took pride in her work and everything she did. She loved being outdoors and had the best "Green Thumb". She loved her family and loved being needed and taking care of...
Robin Renee Jones
Jul 27, 2020
Robin R. Jones, 64, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. Robin loved bowling, track and field. She was a traveling singer with the Zion Aires Gospel Group. She was a part of the Fort Knox Black History Committee as well as Fort Knox Finance Division. She was also a part of Brother to Brother and the...
Norman Gene Pepper
Jul 27, 2020
Norman Pepper, a local icon passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. He was 78 years old. He was born on August 10, 1941 in Greensburg, Kentucky to Crawford and Lorraine (Adkins) Pepper.Best known for Pepper Bait and Tackle shops and Pepper Tackle Distributors, "Pepper's" legacy spanned over 50 years beginning in the small mom and pop shop he and...
Barbara Elaine Moore
Jul 27, 2020
Barbara "Pinky" Elaine Moore, age 65 of Simpsonville, returned to her Heavenly Father on Monday, July 27, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. She graduated from Guyan Valley High School in Branchland, West Virginia and achieved her Associates Degree from Shelby County Technical College. She was an independent over-the-road truck driver whose handle was "Tennessee...
Jim Blair, Jr.
Jul 27, 2020
Jim Blair, Jr., 79, passed away on July 27, 2020.He was born on February 5th, 1941 in Louisville, KY to the late James Sr. and Bessie Blair. Jim was a retired Louisville Firefighter. He enjoyed the simple things in life like playing cards with his friends and having a bonfire. Jim loved spending time with his family and cheering on...
Evelyn Marie (Schmidt) Banet
Jul 27, 2020
Evelyn Marie (Schmidt) Banet, 91, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. She was a member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church.She was born on February 19, 1929, in Floyd County, Indiana, to the late Herman and Mary (Schmelz) Schmidt. Evelyn was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Banet; sons, Kevin and...
Jerry Wayne Atwell
Jul 26, 2020
Jerry Wayne Atwell, 77, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky after a courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was born February 15, 1943 to Frank and Alice Atwell of Louisville, Kentucky. He is a graduate of Valley High School in Louisville, Kentucky. He was married to Norma Hale of Louisville, Kentucky and they had 2 children. Jerry...
Jeremy Michael Cavalcante
Jul 26, 2020
Jeremy Michael Cavalcante, 37, of Fairdale, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was born on September 28, 1982 in Cincinnati. He attended high school at Orleans High School and was a member of the Orleans Marching Band. He was an incredibly hard worker and was employed at Ya Needa Kitchen in Louisville where he built and installed...
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