Obituaries
Clifton Thomas West
Aug 5, 2020
Clifton Thomas West, 62, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. He was born on August 23, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky to James and Maxine Lindsey West . He is preceded in death by his father, James West.Tommy worked for the LG&E Plant for 38 years and previously attended both Little Flock Baptist Church and St. Peter...
Diane Giannini Evans
Aug 5, 2020
Diane Giannini Evans, age 73, of Louisville, passed away August 5, 2020 at Norton's Women and Children's Hospital in St. Matthews. She was born at the Naval hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, where her father, a navy doctor, was stationed. As a child, her family lived in San Diego, Norfolk and Memphis prior to settling permanently in Louisville. Diane graduated from...
Scott Louis Wright
Aug 5, 2020
Scott Louis Wright "Boogaloo", 52, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. He was born on May 9, 1968 in Louisville, Kentucky to Henry "Boomer" and Catherine "Kacky" Wright. He is preceded in death by his dad, Henry Wright, and his daughter, Desteni Wright.Scott will always be remembered for his fearlessness, liking to scrap, and riding motorcycles....
Robert Lynn Estes
Aug 5, 2020
Robert "Bob" Lynn Estes, age 77 of Louisville, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Bob was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on October 28, 1942 to the late A.D. Estes and Martha Mae Meserve Estes. He was a graduate of Daviess County High School and the University of Kentucky. He married his high school sweetheart Carolyn on April 20, 1963....
James Robert Smith, Jr
Aug 5, 2020
James "Jimmy" Robert Smith, Jr., 71, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. He was born on October 26, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late James, Sr. and Nellie Smith. In addition to his parents, Jimmy is preceded in death by his brother, Chester Smith.Left to cherish his memory are his children, Kena Sunshine Smith, Suprina...
Leasha M. Twyman
Aug 5, 2020
Leasha M. Twyman, 31, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. She was born on February 14, 1989 in Louisville, Kentucky to Michael and Lisa (Amin) Twyman. Leasha lived life to its fullest. She loved adventure and having new experiences. Leasha was a lifelong learner. As a child she loved to read the dictionary! As a 3rd...
Patricia Gail Johnson
Aug 5, 2020
Patricia Gail "Patty" Johnson, 54, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Patty loved spending her time reading, baking, and being at the beach. Out of all her pastimes, her favorite was spending time laughing with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.She was born on July 4, 1966, in New Albany, Indiana, to Rose Mary (Hammond)...
Mark A. Phelps
Aug 4, 2020
Mark Phelps, 44, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born on June 3, 1976 in Louisville, Kentucky to Lloyd Phelps and Patricia Stoess. Mark was the #1 karaoke DJ in Louisville for 3 years in a row. He was an award winning painter for 14 years. He was a true patriot and loved his...
Danny Ray Kinser Jr.
Aug 4, 2020
Danny Ray Kinser Jr., 47, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Danny loved his family, dogs, and fishing.He was born on July 11, 1973 in Louisville, Kentucky to Ricky and Barbara (Graham) Lieber. Danny is survived by his loving Wife of 20 years Barbara K. Kinser: Father, Ricky J Lieber and Mother, Barbara A. Lieber: Children,...
David A. Wade
Aug 4, 2020
David A. Wade, 73, of Goshen, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born on May 22, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Alford and Agnes (Newton) Wade. David was a graduate of Westport High School, after graduation he went on to serve our country during Vietnam in the United States Army. He was Past Master...
Steven Michael Johnson
Aug 4, 2020
Steven Michael "Pole" Johnson, 42, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born on August 19, 1977, in New Albany, Indiana. Pole was a gifted artist, lyricist, and emcee. He was an avid UK fan and movie lover.Steven is survived by his loving daughter, Caydence Johnson; parents, Ronald and Linda Johnson; brother, Douglas (Judy)...
Karen M. Hadley
Aug 4, 2020
Karen M. Hadley, 57, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Karen enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her children and grandchildren. She loved traveling and going to the beach. She was born on August 29, 1962 in Louisville, Kentucky to Glyn and Sandra (Calhoon) Gilbert. She is preceded in death by her Grandparents, and...
Robert "Bob" Allen Wright
Aug 4, 2020
Robert "Bob" Allen Wright, 69, of Pewee Valley, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born on July 17, 1951 in Hatton, Kentucky to late Bobby and Anna Wright. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Tara Wright.Robert is survived by his loving wife Debbie Wright, daughter, Michelle Riddle (Eric), sons, Wes Bosemer (Christina), Tony...
Phillip Wayne Mcclain
Aug 3, 2020
Phillip Wayne McClain, age 55, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Jewish Hospital. Phillip had been sick for many years but fought a good fight to the end. He was born August 13, 1964, in Louisville, KY, son of the late Dianne Marie McClain and Otis Simpson. Phillip graduated from Jeffersontown High School in 1982 and attended Rets...
Laverne Hartlage
Aug 3, 2020
LaVerne Hartlage, 93, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away to eternal life on Monday, August 3, 2020. LaVerne was born on July 13, 1927 in Louisville, Kentucky to Jess and Ethel Duff. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Brother, Jess Duff, Jr., and Sister, Mary Evelyn Glass, and her husband Valentine Martin Hartlage, Jr., who passed away March 25,...
Joyce Marie Cook
Aug 3, 2020
Joyce Marie Cook, 71, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020. She was born on March 16, 1949 in Harrodsburg, Kentucky to Clyde and Mary Driskle Votaw. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Bill Votaw, Earl Votaw, Calvin Votaw.Joyce is survived by her loving husband Russell Cook, children, Lynn (Roger Sr.)...
Dennis Ray Finck
Aug 3, 2020
Dennis Ray Finck, 69, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020. He was a 1970 graduate of DuPont Manual High School, where he was active in the Alumni Association. Dennis was a lifelong realtor and the founder of Finck Company Realtors. He was a member of the Louisville Ski Club, Kentucky Football Officials Association, and Northside...
Sarah Blue
Aug 3, 2020
Sarah Blue, 35, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020. She was born on March 6, 1985 in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late James "Jim" Blue, Jr. and Gerilee Martinez. She is also preceded in death by her grandmas, Charlene Blue and Dot Martinez.Sarah was a graduate of Doss High School. Sarah is survived by her children...
James Joseph Tullbane
Aug 3, 2020
James Joseph Tullbane, 70, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020. Jim was an avid Louisville Cardinals fan and loved to fish. He was a member of Southeast Christian Church and retired from Phoenix Process Equipment Company in Louisville after over 20 years of employment.He was born on May 27, 1950, in Islip, New York, to...
Robert W. Cross, Jr.
Aug 2, 2020
Robert W. Cross Jr., age 64, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, August 2nd, 2020.Robert was born February 18, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky to Robert and Catherine Cross.He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Wilton Cross Sr. and brother, William M. Cross.Robert is survived by his mother, Catherine Cross, the mother of his children, Jody Jones, sons...
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