Obituaries
Melanie Sue (Rappe) Porter
Jul 16, 2020
Melanie Sue Rappe Porter, 51, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020. She was born on October 6, 1968 in Louisville, Kentucky. She had a passion for horses and was very artistic. Whether it was gardening, watching the birds or fishing, Melanie was happiest when she was enjoying nature.Melanie is survived by her son, Jason Boone; daughter,...
William L. Gant Sr.
Jul 15, 2020
William "Billy" L Gant Sr., 84, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Billy was a M.A.R.S and Ham Radio Operator with his call sign KA4ZTR. He was always into electronics, computers, and in his younger years the outdoors and photography. He was Boy Scout Master, and played baseball. Billy retired from B.F. Goodrich Factory after 55...
Teresa Blair
Jul 15, 2020
Teresa Blair, 64, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Teresa enjoyed watching movies, cooking, and traveling. She was a member of Evangel Christian Church, and was active throughout the years. Teresa loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. She was born on November 15, 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky. She is preceded in death...
James Bradley Woodburn
Jul 14, 2020
James Bradley Woodburn, 89, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Jim retired from R.L. Polk Company. He enjoyed movies, singing, artwork and loved spending time with his family. He was born on December 15, 1930 in McHenry, Kentucky to Earnest and Geneva Woodburn . Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by daughter, Lorrie...
Jason Eric Drew Davis
Jul 14, 2020
Jason Eric Drew Davis, 47, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a long-time employee at Hexion Specialty Chemicals in Louisville. Jason loved his family deeply and was a friend to many. Jason possessed many skills and was capable of building or fixing anything....
Audrey Dupin
Jul 14, 2020
Audrey Mae Dupin, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. She was born on July 24, 1942 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late William and Mattie Nalley. She has been the Nalley family matriarch since her mother passed away in 1985. She was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Friendship Club. She was an avid...
Jack Vance Thompson
Jul 14, 2020
Jack Vance Thompson, 91 passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Harbor Chase Assisted Living facility in Naples, FL. He lived in Louisville, KY for 90 years. He spent 45 years in manufacturing management with Durkee Foods and Golden Foods in Louisville and Kraft Foods in Champaign, IL. Jack retired as the CEO of Golden Foods. He graduated from...
Martha Dittoe
Jul 14, 2020
Martha Dittoe, 98, of Louisville, Kentucky, and formerly of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. She was born on August 13, 1921 in Liberty Township, Ohio to the late Charles and Blanche (Carter) Struckman. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James "Jim" Dittoe and siblings, Phil Struckman and Jean Grimm. Martha...
Craig "Grannie" Russell
Jul 13, 2020
Craig "Grannie" Russell, 63, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020. Craig enjoyed Harley Davidson, racecars, and a glass of sweet tea.He was born on August 24, 1956 in Key West, Florida to Charles and Connie (Crabtree) Russell. He is preceded in death by his Father, Charles F Russell and Mother, Connie A. Russell.Craig is survived by...
Charles Joseph Adkins
Jul 13, 2020
Charles J. "Chuck" Adkins of Louisville passed away at home on July 13, 2020. Chuck was born on October 8, 1946, the son of the late Charles H. and Mary Alice Bradley Adkins. His childhood was spent in Raceland, a small town in Northeastern Kentucky which, at the time, was almost like Mayberry. There were many adventures to be had,...
Dejan Cvetanov
Jul 13, 2020
Dejan Cvetanov, 25, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020. He was born on April 1, 1995, in Ludwigsburg, Germany. Dejan had a passion for food and was a very gifted cook. He collected stones and loved animals. Dejan was shy but was warm and loving to everyone he knew.Dejan is survived by his loving father, Dragan...
George Stephen Beaven Jr.
Jul 13, 2020
George Stephen Beaven Jr. "Beaver", 52, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020. George retired from Ford Motor Company. He was born on June 5, 1968 in Marion County, Kentucky to George Stephen Beaven, Sr. and Mary Lois Beaven. George is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Kris Beaven, mother, Mary Lois Beaven, father, George...
Lonnie Dow Coombs
Jul 13, 2020
Lonnie Dow Coombs, age 73 of Louisville, passed away July 13, 2020. He was born on May 23, 1947 in Frankfort, Kentucky. Originally from Pleasureville, Kentucky Lonnie graduated from Henry County High School and then Georgetown College, where he acquired Masters of Education. He taught high school in Florida and Kentucky, owned Coombs Dry Goods & Variety store in Pleasureville,...
Doug Slayton
Jul 12, 2020
Douglas R. Slayton passed away on July 12, 2020. He was born on January 1, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Robert and Lucy Slayton. Doug graduated from Male High School in 1953 ½ and went on to attend U of K for 2 years. His passion was as a volunteer with the prison ministry team for nearly 50...
Artice Fay Bannister
Jul 12, 2020
Artice "Fay" Bannister, age 76 returned to the Lord on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Fay was born May 23, 1944 in Palestine, AR and later moved to Detroit, MI. She retired from Henry Ford Hospital after 45 years of dedicated service as an LPN. After moving to Louisville she became a member of the Green Castle Baptist Church where she...
Nancy Taylor
Jul 12, 2020
Nancy Taylor, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Nancy was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Simpsonville, KY. She was born on September 7, 1943 in Hackett, Arkansas to the late Thomas and Gloria Adams. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Lawrence "Larry" Taylor. Nancy is survived...
Joe Patterson
Jul 12, 2020
Joe Patterson, 50, of Fisherville, Kentucky passed away on July 12, 2020. Joe was born on October 1, 1969 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Davis Patterson and Katherine (Coniglio) Patterson. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Christina Cunningham. He worked at G.E. for over 25 years and was a member of All Saints Catholic Church in...
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (Mason) Ford
Jul 11, 2020
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (Mason) Ford, 82, of Clarksville, Indiana, formerly of Floyds Knobs, was carried away by angels on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in New Albany, Indiana. She was born on March 4, 1938, to the late Herman Kenneth Mason and Margaret (Messmer) Mason Ouzts. Betty was also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James "Jimmy" Ford.Mary...
David Louis Mann
Jul 11, 2020
David Louis Mann, 78, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020. He retired from Fischer Packing in Louisville after 43 years of service and following his retirement, David went to work for LifeSpan Resources. David was an avid fan of the New Albany Bulldogs, IU basketball and Alabama football. He loved to golf and also enjoyed...
Ricky Lynn Case
Jul 11, 2020
Ricky Lynn Case, Sr., 61, of New Albany, Indiana, died Saturday, July 11, at his home in Martinsburg, Indiana. He was born October 15, 1958, in New Albany, Indiana. A 1977 graduate of New Albany High School, Rick attended Indiana University Southeast and pursued a Bachelor of Secondary Education. He worked 24 years for the Royal Crown Cola Co. and...
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