Obituaries
Savannah Christine Heston
May 19, 2020
On March 15, 2001 our beautiful baby girl, Savannah Christine Heston was born in Louisville, KY to Christopher and Heather Heston. Savannah passed away abruptly on May 19, 2020. Her calling in life was to be a loving and caring soul, and to be a beautiful mother, daughter, and granddaughter. Savannah was a creative writer, she excelled in High School...
James Christ Karageorge, Sr.
May 19, 2020
James Christ Karageorge, Sr., 72, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. James served our country in the U.S. Army, unit 199th Light Infantry Brigade during the Vietnam War (April 1968-April 1969). He retired from the Luther Luckett Correctional Complex. James was a very accomplished man and a friend to everyone he met. He enjoyed golfing, cutting...
Daniel Joseph Preston
May 19, 2020
Daniel Joseph Preston, 67, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.He was born on August 11, 1952, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Robert J. and Agnes (Hardin) Preston. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Stephen Preston.Danny is survived by his loving wife...
Margaret Elizabeth Henry
May 19, 2020
Margaret Elizabeth Henry, age 101 of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. She was born on March 26, 1919 in McKenzie, Tennessee to the late Samuel and Audrey Haynes. Margaret was a woman of faith, hope and charity. She was soft-spoken but strong in spirit, hardworking and loved by all who knew her. Margaret was a member...
John Kearns Bywater, Jr.
May 19, 2020
John Kearns Bywater, Jr. , 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. He was born on February 4, 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late John Kearns Bywater, Sr., and Mary Ernestine (Barr) Bywater. He is also preceded in death by his son Thomas Shayne Bywater. John is survived by his step-children; Billy Buisson (Molly Stewart),...
Alejandro Antonio Rivera
May 18, 2020
Alejandro Antonio "Alex" Rivera, 65, of Laconia, Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020. Alex Rivera was a loving companion, brother, father, and grandfather who served during the Vietnam war as a Marine. Alex loved the outdoors, went fishing and hunting every opportunity he had, and always had a funny story about his adventures. He loved basketball and football,...
Reza Baradaran-Dilmaghani
May 18, 2020
Reza Baradaran-Dilmaghani was born in Iran on October 10, 1961, to Zara (Amjad) Baradaran-Dilmaghani and the late Jafar Bardaran-Dilmaghani. Reza came to America at the age of 17. He graduated from Parkway West High School in Ballwin, Missouri, then attended Missouri State University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Mathematics. Reza was a friend to all who met him....
Mary Ruth Herp
May 18, 2020
Mary Ruth Herp, 83, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020.She was born on October 30, 1936 in New Albany, Indiana to Neal and Nellie Kirchgessner. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Norbert "Bert" Louis Herp, and Son, David Herp.Mary is survived by her Son, Donald Herp, Daughter, Kim Volz (Corky), Grandchildren, Adam Volz, Ryan...
Adan Torres-Zuniga
May 18, 2020
Adan "Adam" Torres-Zuñiga, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020. In 1974, he immigrated to the United States in search of the opportunity for a better life. He would plant his roots in Starlight, Indiana, where he worked for Stumler's Orchard and Restaurant for nearly two decades. Concluding his work at Stumler's, he went to work for Koetter Woodworking where...
Lisa Ann (Elsinger) Mullah
May 18, 2020
Lisa Ann (Elsinger) Mullah, 51, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020. She was a nurse at Norton Hospital, as caring for others was her life's work. Lisa enjoyed being out in the sunshine, whether on the boat or at the beach with her toes in the sand. She loved music and attending concerts. Lisa was strong...
Patricia Ann Wilson
May 18, 2020
Patricia Annie Wilson, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020. She was born on June 19, 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Joe and Mary (Little) Bell. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Tosca Bell; and grandson, Saiveon Eugene Strange.Pat is survived by her children; Paul Lamont Strange, April Michelle Strange, Michael...
Kenneth Maxwell
May 18, 2020
Kenneth "Ken" Maxwell Sr., 71, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020, comfortably at his home. He was born on November 19, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio to Dewey and Virginia Maxwell. He is preceded in death by his Parents, his wife of 50 years, Lola Maxwell, and Sister, Sharon Kersh.Kenneth is survived by his Daughter, Amber Banks...
Michael Palmerton
May 18, 2020
Michael "Mike" Palmerton, 40, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020. Michael was a member of Hazelwood Baptist Church.Michael was born on December 14, 1979 in Louisville, Kentucky to Melissa Palmerton and Truman Payton.Michael is survived by his Mother, Melissa Palmerton, Father, Truman Payton, Son, Ethen Palmerton, Grandmother, Judith Thornberry, Sisters, Brandy Palmerton (Robby), Sherry Palmerton, Jennifer...
Milton Hillman, Sr.
May 17, 2020
Milton Hillman, 78, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Milton was a member of Lampton Baptist Church and retired from Ford Motor Company after 31 years. He was born on June 27, 1941 in Clarksville, Tennessee to George Hillman, Sr. and Lenora Hillman. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his son, Milton...
Antonio L. Jackson, Sr.
May 17, 2020
Tony was born December 13, 1960 in Louisville, KY to the union of Birdell and Lee M. Jackson, both preceding him in death, as well as his elder sister, Pamela Bright-Richardson and grandson, Christopher Hinkle.Tony professed a hope in Christ at an early age. He was baptized under the Pastorate of Rev. C. D. Simmons of the Friendship Baptist Church....
Gary Hobert "Hobie" Johnson
May 17, 2020
Gary Hobert "Hobie" Johnson, passed away of natural causes at his home May 17, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Clara Mae Johnson and his sister, Hazel Siclari.Left to cherish his memory are his brother Thomas Adams, two sisters, Donnie Rehder and Margaret Ford; nephews, Carl Ford, Dannie Adams, Lonnie Siclari and niece, Terry Ann...
Randall "Randy" Stull
May 17, 2020
Randall "Randy" Stull , 68, of Irvington, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020.He was born on December 14, 1951 in Midway, Kentucky to the late James and Anna Margaret Stull. along with his parents he is preceded in death by one sister. Randall is survived by his loving wife Judy Stull, daughter, Angela Long, grandson, Alek Nelson, granddaughter,...
Alessa Larayne Brenzel
May 17, 2020
Alessa "Sugar Bean" Larayne Brenzel , 7, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Alessa was a fun spirited child who loved drawing, art, and being in the outdoors. She loved camping and fishing with her family. Alessa was an incredibly smart child whom she loved her teachers. She always had a smile on her face and...
James Michael Sowders
May 17, 2020
James Michael "Mike" Sowders, 71 passed away Sunday May 17, 2020. He was a retired Command Master Chief in the U.S. Navy Seabees with 36 years of service. His military service included 2 tours in Vietnam and multiple other deployments. Mike also was in the HVAC and construction business for several years with his own business, J. Michael LTD. He...
Anita Jo Morris
May 16, 2020
Anita "Jo Brown" Morris, 61, of Okalona passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 16, 2020.Jo was born November 26, 1958 as the youngest daughter of Charlie and Mae Brown. A feisty, stubborn, and sassy soul, crazy and proud of it. Anyone who met her was guaranteed to never be able to forget her. As an English Major...
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