Obituaries
Jessica Renee Collins
Dec 22, 2019
Jessica"Jessie" Renee Collins, 16, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019. "Roo" was full of fire, energetic, and full of life. She was a very loving and caring young lady who always had a beautiful smile on her face. Roo was her "own person" and would tell you how it is. She loved animals and aspired to...
Dorothy Pharris
Dec 22, 2019
Dorothy Brown "Peggie" Pharris, 92, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 22, 2019. Peggie was born on October 26, 1927 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late William and Dora Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Avery Clayton Pharris. Peggie was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Okolona...
Miriam Pirtle
Dec 21, 2019
Miriam "Smokey" Pirtle, 58, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Miriam worked for AT&T for almost 20 years, She was an avid reader, enjoyed playing games, and going to the beach. Miriam loved her family and especially her grandchildren. She was born on July 26, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky to Robert and Fleta (Whitt) Exley. She...
Earl Joseph Naville
Dec 21, 2019
Earl Joseph Naville, Sr., 91, of Navilleton, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Earl was a life-member of St. Mary Navilleton Catholic Church where he was a member of the Holy Name Society and was an associate member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the...
Frances Perry
Dec 21, 2019
Frances Perry, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Frances was born on January 30, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky to Robert and Thelma Thompson. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Son, James R. Osborne, Jr., Sister, Alma J. Kidder, Brother, Phillip E. Thompson, Sister, Doris M. Kuchenmeister, Sister, Mary M. Braden, and Brother, David...
Diannia Gwynn (Bottorff) Smith
Dec 21, 2019
Diannia Gwynn (Bottorff) Smith, 76, of Memphis, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019. She enjoyed attending classic car shows with her husband, as well as playing Bunco and getting together with her friends from grade school.She was born on April 15, 1943, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to the late Russell and Hazel (Willis) Bottorff. Diannia was also preceded in...
Shirley Mae Clarkson
Dec 21, 2019
Shirley Mae Clarkson "Sug", 83, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Sug was devoted to her family and her church. She was a work-a-holic and loved her Westminister Village community. Sug loved her U of L Cardinals!She was born on June 3, 1936 in Louisville, KY to James and Hattie Roberts. She is preceded in death...
Mary Evelyn Boling
Dec 21, 2019
Mary "Evelyn" Boling, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019. She was born on April 20, 1934 in Thyatira, MS to the late Vernon and Wilma (Barmer) Haven. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Herman "Gene" Boling and sister, Ruth Glidewell. Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Barbara Miller (Brian);...
Phyllis M. Rees
Dec 21, 2019
Phyllis May Morrison Rees was born August 14, 1928 at White Mills, Kentucky. Loved ones: I walked through the valley of the shadow of death on Saturday, December 21, 2019, and the Lord was with me. Family who walked before me were my husband of 50 years, Hyson French Rees; Daddy and Sweet Mama; Marvin and Willie May Morrison; twin...
Tony Gregory
Dec 21, 2019
Tony Gregory, 63, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Tony enjoyed going to Church Hill Downs, and listening to music. He was a kind soul, always willing to lend a helping hand to family and friends. He was born on September 13, 1956 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to James and Lillian (Estep) Gregory. He is preceded in...
Charles Marasa
Dec 20, 2019
Charles Marasa, 60, was born September 17, 1959 and died December 20, 2019. Charles rejoins his father, A.J. "Tony" Marasa on that big construction project in the sky. Other pre decedents include is paternal grandparents, Tony and Antoinette Marasa and maternal grandparents, Carl and Marcella Sturtzel. Charles is survived by his loving mother, Angela and the love of his life,...
John S. Petrey, Sr.
Dec 20, 2019
John Stanley Petrey Sr., age 78, of Louisville, KY, went to heaven on December 20, 2019. He was born in Packard, Kentucky on May 12, 1941. He was married for 57 years to Sandra Williams Petrey. He was a member of Hurstbourne Baptist Church for 42 years, where he served as a deacon, a greeter, and in many other capacities....
Dorothy Mae (Norman) Williams
Dec 20, 2019
Dorothy Mae (Norman) Williams, 97, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019. She was a devoted member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses - Muhammad Ali branch.She was born on February 18, 1922, in Monticello, Kentucky. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Williams; mother, Argolia (Barnes) Parris; and siblings, Virgil Norman, Lovie...
Elizabeth Virginia Peck
Dec 19, 2019
Elizabeth Virginia Peck, 93, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019. She was born October 22, 1926 in Baldwyn, MS to the late Arthur and Leila Hendrix Anderson. She was employed at St. Joseph Infirmary where she served as the manager of the business office. Additionally, she served at other healthcare facilities. She lived most of her life...
Kenneth Warren Wedeking
Dec 19, 2019
Kenneth Warren Wedeking, 74, of Louisville, KY passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Dec. 19, 2019.Ken was born in Washington, IN on July 17,1945 to the late Dr. Loyd and Bettye Wedeking. He was a graduate of the University of Evansville where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He was retired from Ocean Optical and...
Donna Lynn (Mattingly) Fitzgerald
Dec 19, 2019
Donna Lynn (Mattingly) Fitzgerald, 51, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Donna was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Albany and will be remembered as a loving wife and mother and caretaker of her family. She loved flowers, crafts, sewing, costuming, and the UofL Cardinals.She was born on May 2, 1968, in...
Forrest Donald Wright, Sr.
Dec 19, 2019
Forrest "Redd" Donald Wright, Sr., left this earthly home on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the age of 91.Forrest was born August 6, 1928 in Louisville to the late Alva Owen and Martha Pearl Wright. He is also preceded in death by his grandson JP Wright. He attended DuPont Manual High School where he was a member of the Mitre...
Madison Simone Adams
Dec 18, 2019
Madison Simone Adams, our angel of 3 months, was called to Heaven on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Madison is survived by her loving mother, Kendra Adams; father, Mack Culvin; grandmother, Kisha Butler; grandfather, Phillip Adams; paternal great-grandfather, William Jenkins; maternal grandparents, Walter and Annie Butler; great-great grandparents, Lucinda and Ron Humphries; aunts, Zaria Jackson, Shandrika Butler, Whisper Adams, Quiana Adams;...
Benjamin Levi Morris
Dec 17, 2019
Benjamin Levi Morris, 88, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. He always looked forward to spending time with his family. Ben was a sharp dresser and enjoyed playing the harmonica.He was born on April 1, 1931, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to the late James and Flossie (Ford) Morris. Ben was also preceded in death by his sisters,...
Travis Dwight Richmond
Dec 17, 2019
Travis Dwight Richmond, 40, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. He was a talented artist and enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing and hunting. Travis attended Northside Christian Church in New Albany.He was born on July 10, 1979, in New Albany, Indiana. Travis was preceded in death by his brother, Dylan Richmond.Travis is survived by his...
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