Obituaries

Brenda Mayfield-Ware

Brenda Mayfield-Ware

Nov 19, 2019

Brenda Mayfield-Ware, 61, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Brenda had a beautiful smile that would light up a room, she had a sweet spirit and gentle soul. She was born on July 23, 1958 in Louisville, Kentucky to Lunnie and Azalea (Hall) Mayfield . She is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Wendell...

Shirley Marie Miller

Shirley Marie Miller

Nov 19, 2019

Shirley Marie Miller , 53, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Shirley was raising her grandson, and he was her everything. She was born on May 14, 1966 in Louisville, Kentucky to Earl and Martha (Mayham) Miller. Shirley is survived by her loving parents; her son, Ryan (Cheryl) Wilson; her son, Cody Wilson; grandchildren: Praxton M....

Lynda Sue Robinson Simpson

Lynda Sue Robinson Simpson

Nov 18, 2019

Lynda Sue Robinson Simpson, 73, of Louisville, KY went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2019. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. Lynda was born on August 27, 1946 in Louisville, KY. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Blye Robinson. She is survived by her father, Ruel Robinson; son, William G. Simpson, Jr.;...

Lee Francis Taylor

Lee Francis Taylor

Nov 18, 2019

Lee Francis Taylor, 78, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019. Lee was a proud firefighter for the Louisville Fire Department for 36 years. He went on to be a Battalion Chief until his retirement. Lee had a passion for the history of firefighting which led to him being a docent at the Vintage Fire Musuem in...

Elaine Mary (Dallmann) Rager

Elaine Mary (Dallmann) Rager

Nov 18, 2019

Elaine Mary (Dallmann) Rager, 89, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019. Elaine was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Clarksville. She liked camping, fishing, bingo, and being with her grandchildren.She was born on September 19, 1930 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Arthur and Rose (Schelp) Dallmann. Along with her parents, she...

Sylvia Smith

Sylvia Smith

Nov 17, 2019

Sylvia Smith, 62, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Sylvia was an embroider who loved to sew. She was a van enthusiast and enjoyed Van Rallys where they would show off prize automobiles. Sylvia in her younger years enjoyed and participated in racing at the drag strip. She was born on March 13, 1957 in Louisville,...

Arthur William Ware

Arthur William Ware

Nov 17, 2019

Arthur "Artie" Ware, 72, of Vine Grove, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Artie was born on January 9, 1947 in Shepherdsville, Kentucky to Frances and Helen Ware. He is preceded in death by his parents, Brother, Kenneth Ware, and Sister, Leeanna Phillips, and sister-in-law, Sharon Ware.Artie is survived by his loving Wife of 35 years, Deborah Lynne...

Patrick Joseph Parker

Patrick Joseph Parker

Nov 17, 2019

Patrick Joseph "Pat" Parker, 85, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away at his home on Sunday morning, November 17, 2019. He was a 1953 graduate of New Albany High School and a United States Marine Corps veteran. Pat retired from Brown & Williamson after 36 years of employment. He was born on February 4, 1934 in New Albany, Indiana to...

Kenneth Woodruff Sr.

Kenneth Woodruff Sr.

Nov 16, 2019

Kenneth "Kenny" Woodruff Sr., 79, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Kenneth was a retired electrician at Norfolk-Southern Railroad. He was a member of Free & Accepted Masons Lewis Parkland Lodge #638, Kosair Shriners, and a Kentucky Colonel.He was born on September 27, 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky to Earl and Anna Woodruff. He is preceded in...

Maurice E. Carlisle

Maurice E. Carlisle

Nov 15, 2019

Maurice E. Carlisle, 82, of Brandenburg, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019. Maurice will be remembered for his love of playing Bingo.He was born on September 28, 1937 in Clark County, Indiana to the late Oscar and Melvy Carlisle. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Doris Carlisle; son, William F. Carlisle; his...

Adean Melissa Daniel

Adean Melissa Daniel

Nov 15, 2019

Adean Melissa Daniel was granted her wings November 15, 2019. Her final days were spent surrounded by family. She is survived by her children Iris Daniel, Margaret (Jeff) Hurt, Alma Laureen (Carlisle) McGavock, Lamont (Terri) Daniel, and Donna (Thomas) Jones. Nephew Tony Tinsley, grandchildren DeJesus, Sparka, Chez, Joy, Carlos, Danyell, Chadwick, Cody, Dasia, David and great grandchildren and other relatives...

Michael Sparks

Michael Sparks

Nov 15, 2019

Michael Sparks, 55, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019. Michael was an Office Administrator for Weichert Realtors. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was born on April 1, 1964 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky to WL and Wanda (Stephens) Sparks. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Brother, Wally Sparks, and Nephew, Scott Milliken.Michael...

Cleon Cole

Cleon Cole

Nov 15, 2019

Inus Cleon Cole, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019. She was born on October 7, 1940 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to the late Robert and Flossie (Parks ) Hickey. She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Bonnie and Bobbi. She retired from Blue Cross & Blue Shield, was a Kentucky Colonel and raised and...

Ronald L. Love

Ronald L. Love

Nov 15, 2019

Ronald L. Love, 85, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019. Ronald was a very gifted artist who enjoyed painting. He was an avid gardener and loved to fish. Ronald was a long-time member of Living Church of God in New Albany where he was very involved with the spokesman club and singing in the choir....

Doris Marie Burke

Doris Marie Burke

Nov 15, 2019

Doris Burke, 89, of Middletown, Kentucky, peacefully returned to the loving arms of Our Heavenly Father on Friday, November 15, 2019. She was born on August 2, 1930 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late Ambrose and Anna (Abel) Warren. She is also preceded in death by her late husband of 68 loving years, Alfred Lewis Burke, siblings; Dorothy Ferguson, Charles...

Elizabeth Dersarkisian Shaw May

Elizabeth Dersarkisian Shaw May

Nov 14, 2019

Elizabeth DerSarkisian Shaw May, 94, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Elizabeth will be remembered for her kind smile that she had for everyone she met. She enjoyed meeting for coffee and gossip with her McDonald's group. Elizabeth was a resident at Bennett Place and loved everyone there. She could often be found enjoying a...

William Donald Bunce

William Donald Bunce

Nov 14, 2019

William Donald "Bill" Bunce, 72, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019. William was a member of V.F.W. Post 1181Bill was born on June 23, 1947 in Trenton, New Jersey to Donald and Claire Bunce. He is preceded in death by his parents.Bill is survived by his Daughters, Jennifer Lynn (Kevin) Brookshire, Pamela Sue (Ashley) Hetland, Theresa...

Frances J. Lyons

Frances J. Lyons

Nov 14, 2019

Frances J. Lyons of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. "Jan", as many friends and family knew her by, was born on Mar. 20,1942 in Hodgenville KY. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her 4 sons, Marty (Janet), Mark (Beth), Scott, and Shawn (Jeanie), several grandchildren and great grandchildren and 2 siblings, Alice...

Diane Smith Simmons

Diane Smith Simmons

Nov 14, 2019

Diane Smith Simmons, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019. She was born on March 8, 1951 in Louisville, to the late Clarence and Martha Smith. Left to cherish Diane's memory is her beloved husband of 50 years, Ronald Lee Simmons; Daughter, Shannon Mannering, Granddaughter, Cassidi Mannering.Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on...

Kelley Tamar Wardrip

Kelley Tamar Wardrip

Nov 14, 2019

Kelley Tamar (Whitten) Wardrip, 56, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Kelley was a long-time member of Calvary Apostolic Church in Jeffersonville, IN. She enjoyed singing during music night at church and was a member of the Clark County Amateur Radio Club.She was born on August 20, 1963 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Richard and...

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