Obituaries
David Futch
Apr 21, 2026
David Futch, 71, of Louisville, KY died at home of natural causes in April 21, 2026.
He was born at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina to L.J. And Pat Futch. He was raised in Shreveport, LA until moving to Louisville with his family as a teenager. David worked most of his life in construction, retiring in 2016.
David was an...
Mary Virginia "Ginger" Blakeney
Apr 21, 2026
Mary Virginia "Ginger" Blakeney, a vibrant spirit known to many as Ginger, passed away on April 21, 2026. Born on July 17, 1961, Ginger was a remarkable woman whose fiery personality and steadfast love touched the hearts of all who knew her.
Ginger was truly a firecracker—outspoken and unapologetically herself. She stood as a strong provider for her family, balancing a...
Wm. "Dave" Simpson
Apr 21, 2026
Wm. "Dave" Simpson, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
He was born on March 25, 1944 in Mount Washington, Kentucky to the late Earl and Rachel (Shelburne) Simpson.
Dave was a retired Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff and an active realtor with the Louisville Board of Realtors since 1978.
Dave is survived by his wife, Debbie Simpson, daughter...
James "Jim" Powell
Apr 21, 2026
James "Jim" Powell, a dedicated family man and respected professional, passed away on April 21, 2026, in New Albany, Indiana, with his devoted wife at his side. Born on March 9, 1940, in Logansport, Indiana, Jim led a life marked by service, hard work, and loyalty.
Jim was a proud graduate of Logansport High School, where his formative years laid the...
Arthur Dickson Wharton
Apr 20, 2026
Arthur Dickson Jr. (Dick) was given leave of his painful body April 20, 2026 at 10:30 P.M. He was born in Dallas TX, February 28, 1938 to parents, Arthur Dickson Wharton Jr. and Emma Jane Logan Wharton as their 5th child and only boy. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1956 and went on to Graduate with a...
Betty Marie Knight
Apr 20, 2026
Betty Knight, aged 95, of Louisville, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Born on December 7, 1930, in Louisville to Elmer and Naomi (Raggard) Bailey, Betty’s life was a testament to love, dedication, and family. She was a cherished wife, mother, mamaw, and dear friend who touched the hearts of all who knew her. Betty found joy in...
Archie Clarence Wilson
Apr 20, 2026
Archie Clarence Wilson, born September 24, 1939, in Rosine, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026. A respected and cherished member of his community, Archie’s life was marked by dedication, hard work, and a deep love for the outdoors.
Archie's early years were spent in Rosine, where he graduated from Horse Branch High School. He served honorably in the Army...
Helen Lucille Graf
Apr 20, 2026
Helen Lucille (Pixley) Graf, passed away on April 20, 2026, just two days shy of her 93rd birthday. Born on April 22, 1933, in Clark County, Indiana, Helen’s life was marked by dedication to family, community, and faith.
Helen was a cherished member of her church communities, first at St. Paul in Sellersburg and later at St. John Paul II. Her...
Christopher Koenig
Apr 20, 2026
Christopher Koenig, born on December 31, 1997, in New Albany, Indiana, passed away on April 20, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. Christopher’s life was a testament to the values of loyalty, devotion, hard work, and honesty, virtues that shaped him into the remarkable man cherished by his family and friends.
From his early days attending Floyd Central High School, Christopher displayed a...
Christina Elizabeth James
Apr 19, 2026
Christina Elizabeth James, 72, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
She was born in Colón, Panama, where her parents were serving as missionaries. In her early teens, she moved back to the States, first to New Jersey and then to Louisville, where she attended Ballard High School and later graduated from Jefferson Community College nursing...
Bruce Alan Dowdle
Apr 19, 2026
Bruce Alan Dowdle, born on October 26, 1962, in Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully in his home on April 19, 2026. A devoted father, proud Marine veteran, and beloved member of his community, Bruce leaves behind a legacy rich with kindness, humor, and unwavering commitment to those he treasured most.
Bruce was an 1981 graduate of Valley High School, where his...
Uconda Schoolfield
Apr 19, 2026
Uconda Schoolfield, 50, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Uconda was a deeply compassionate and strong-willed woman whose presence left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. From a young age, she had a love for the arts, expressing herself through ballet and tap dancing and later through her talent for playing the flute. Her...
Tyree Lamar Jones, Sr.
Apr 18, 2026
Tyree Lamar Jones Sr., a cherished son, devoted father, and beloved friend from Louisville, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the age of 47.
Born on March 5, 1979, Tyree’s life was a beautiful testament to love, laughter, and commitment to family.Known for his humor and radiant smile that could brighten a room, Tyree touched the hearts...
Richard Hampton Scurlock, Jr.
Apr 18, 2026
Richard Hampton Scurlock Jr., lovingly known as “Poppy,” passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his family following complications from multiple strokes.
Richard graduated from Portsmouth High School and The Ohio State University, where he majored in zoology and was a proud member of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. A lifelong Buckeye, he remained a dedicated alumnus and...
Miles Thomas Carmany
Apr 18, 2026
Miles Thomas Carmany, 42, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Born on April 12, 1984, in Tucson, Arizona, Miles was the son of Rafael and Elizabeth Carmany. His journey was marked by dedication, service, and a profound faith in Christ that grounded him throughout his life.
Miles built a respected career in information technology, where his...
Tonya Michelle Ruzanka
Apr 18, 2026
Tonya Michelle Ruzanka, age 56 of Shelbyville, Kentucky passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026. Tonya was born February 17, 1970 in Louisville Ky. to Michael McCardwell (Carol) and Sheila Cox (Stephen). Tonya built a life centered around hard work, dedication, and deep love for her family. She proudly owned and operated an event venue in Eminence, Kentucky, where she created...
Michael Sullivan
Apr 18, 2026
Michael Sullivan, age 74 of Pekin, Indiana, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital, New Albany, Indiana, after a long battle with illness. He was born on April 11, 1952 in Salem, Indiana. He was the son of the late Lloyd Sullivan and Anita Sullivan of Pekin, Indiana. On June 4, 1971 he married Carol (Blair)...
Gail L. Burns
Apr 18, 2026
Gail L. Burns, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and respected member of her community, passed away on April 18, 2026, in her hometown of Jeffersonville, Indiana. Born on January 13, 1941, in Jeffersonville, she lived a life marked by dedication to both her family and her work.
Gail attended Jeffersonville High School, where she laid the foundation for a life characterized...
Vanessa Tucker
Apr 17, 2026
Vanessa Tucker, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky, gained her wings on Friday, April 17, 2026.
She was born on July 14, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois to Roland Patterson and Mary Tucker. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ann Tucker, father, Roland Patterson, siblings, Carl Sherman Carter, Rosalind Tucker, Alisha Tucker, and aunt, Ida E. Adams.
Vanessa affectionally known as V-Neck...
Diana Verrick
Apr 17, 2026
Diana Verrick, a cherished mother, grandmother, and beloved pillar of her community, peacefully passed away on April 17, 2026, in New Albany, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 14, 1953, in Jeffersonville, IN, Diana's life was a tapestry woven with love, dedication, and kindness that touched all who knew her.
Throughout her more than 20 years as a...
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