Obituaries

Vera Jean Smith

Vera Jean Smith

Jul 29, 2020

Vera Jean Smith, 73, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Vera loved spending time with the family and watching UofL play. She loved her church and enjoyed gardening and seek and finds and puzzlesShe was born on March 30, 1947 in Macon, Mississippi to Jim and Mary (May) Payton. She is preceded in death by her...

Wanda (Hardin) Fitzgerald

Wanda (Hardin) Fitzgerald

Jul 29, 2020

Wanda (Hardin) Fitzgerald, 95, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Wanda had a great group of friends that she enjoyed going out to lunch with. She deeply cherished and loved all of her family.She was born on July 6, 1925, in Hatton, Kentucky, to the late Clark and Edythe (Young) Hardin. Along with her parents,...

Peggy Ann Corbett

Peggy Ann Corbett

Jul 28, 2020

Peggy Ann Corbett, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Peggy loved gardening and spending time with her family.She was born on March 6, 1951 in Edmonson, Kentucky to Albert and Joann (Boyde) Cowles. She is preceded in death by her Father, Albert Leon Cowles, Mother, Joann Boyde, and Sister, Jean Taylor.Peggy is survived by her...

Joseph C. French, Jr.

Joseph C. French, Jr.

Jul 28, 2020

Joseph Charles French, Jr. "Skip", 70, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Skip was born on December 17, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to Joseph Charles French, Sr. and Vincentine French Watson. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Charles French, Sr., sister in-law , Debbie French and step father, Harold Watson. Skip was a...

Catherine Mabel (Gaddie) Gray

Catherine Mabel (Gaddie) Gray

Jul 28, 2020

Catherine Mabel (Gaddie) Gray, nee Blair, born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky on December 2, 1924. She passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky. She most recently resided at Hillcreek Rehabilitation and Care facility where she slipped away in her sleep. After World War II, she moved from Elizabethtown with her family to Louisville. After the birth of her 3rd...

Ronnie Harold Scott

Ronnie Harold Scott

Jul 28, 2020

Ronnie Harold Scott, 68, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. He was a long-time member and active Sunday School teacher at Scottsville Christian Church in Floyds Knobs. Ronnie enjoyed fishing and gardening and was especially proud of his roses he grew. He was a sports enthusiast and avid IU fan and enjoyed playing cards.He was...

Helen Stewart

Helen Stewart

Jul 27, 2020

Helen Stewart, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. Helen enjoyed watching her daytime TV, WWE Entertainment, and her Westerns. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and was the one to listen and help all those who needed guidance. Helen was the babysitter of the family, and enjoyed watching her grandchildren.She was born on August...

Alma May Harris

Alma May Harris

Jul 27, 2020

Alma May Harris, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. Alma was a caretaker at Adath Jushurun Cemetery for 38 years, until her retirement. She took pride in her work and everything she did. She loved being outdoors and had the best "Green Thumb". She loved her family and loved being needed and taking care of...

Robin Renee Jones

Robin Renee Jones

Jul 27, 2020

Robin R. Jones, 64, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. Robin loved bowling, track and field. She was a traveling singer with the Zion Aires Gospel Group. She was a part of the Fort Knox Black History Committee as well as Fort Knox Finance Division. She was also a part of Brother to Brother and the...

Norman Gene Pepper

Norman Gene Pepper

Jul 27, 2020

Norman Pepper, a local icon passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. He was 78 years old. He was born on August 10, 1941 in Greensburg, Kentucky to Crawford and Lorraine (Adkins) Pepper.Best known for Pepper Bait and Tackle shops and Pepper Tackle Distributors, "Pepper's" legacy spanned over 50 years beginning in the small mom and pop shop he and...

Barbara Elaine Moore

Barbara Elaine Moore

Jul 27, 2020

Barbara "Pinky" Elaine Moore, age 65 of Simpsonville, returned to her Heavenly Father on Monday, July 27, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. She graduated from Guyan Valley High School in Branchland, West Virginia and achieved her Associates Degree from Shelby County Technical College. She was an independent over-the-road truck driver whose handle was "Tennessee...

Jim Blair, Jr.

Jim Blair, Jr.

Jul 27, 2020

Jim Blair, Jr., 79, passed away on July 27, 2020.He was born on February 5th, 1941 in Louisville, KY to the late James Sr. and Bessie Blair. Jim was a retired Louisville Firefighter. He enjoyed the simple things in life like playing cards with his friends and having a bonfire. Jim loved spending time with his family and cheering on...

Evelyn Marie (Schmidt) Banet

Evelyn Marie (Schmidt) Banet

Jul 27, 2020

Evelyn Marie (Schmidt) Banet, 91, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. She was a member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church.She was born on February 19, 1929, in Floyd County, Indiana, to the late Herman and Mary (Schmelz) Schmidt. Evelyn was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Banet; sons, Kevin and...

Jerry Wayne Atwell

Jerry Wayne Atwell

Jul 26, 2020

Jerry Wayne Atwell, 77, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky after a courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was born February 15, 1943 to Frank and Alice Atwell of Louisville, Kentucky. He is a graduate of Valley High School in Louisville, Kentucky. He was married to Norma Hale of Louisville, Kentucky and they had 2 children. Jerry...

Jeremy Michael Cavalcante

Jeremy Michael Cavalcante

Jul 26, 2020

Jeremy Michael Cavalcante, 37, of Fairdale, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was born on September 28, 1982 in Cincinnati. He attended high school at Orleans High School and was a member of the Orleans Marching Band. He was an incredibly hard worker and was employed at Ya Needa Kitchen in Louisville where he built and installed...

Joseph Elliott Coy

Joseph Elliott Coy

Jul 26, 2020

Joseph Elliott Coy, age 26 of Louisville, passed away at his home in Louisville on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Joe was a loving, caring soul who seemed to know how to bring out the best in everyone he knew. Joe was a grass Dancer in the local Native American Community and served with the Ohio Valley Native American Veteran Warrior...

Randy Joe Marcum

Randy Joe Marcum

Jul 26, 2020

Randy Joe Marcum, 36, of Louisville , Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He is preceded in death by his fraternal grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Amos (Reba Embry) Marcum and his maternal grandmother Lauretta Adkins Evans.Randy Joe is survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Joe and Teresa (Evans) Marcum; his four children, Anthony, Jordan, Jaelyn...

Sylvester White Tolbert

Sylvester White Tolbert

Jul 26, 2020

Sylvester White Tolbert-Was born on June 2, 1941 and passed away on July 26, 2020. He was born to the late John Moxley Tolbert and Lizzie Mae Tolbert. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Brothers, John Chris Tolbert, Vernon Tolbert, and Lawrence "Larry" Tolbert, Sr. Devoted and loving life partner, Nancy Woodard.Sylvester accepted Christ and was Baptized at...

Timothy W. Gary

Timothy W. Gary

Jul 26, 2020

Timothy W. Gary, 56, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Tim was a lover of Volkswagen cars and enjoyed being a member of car clubs over the years.He was born on March 10, 1964, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late William and Betty (Tarrance) Gary. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by...

Christine B. Goldsmith

Christine B. Goldsmith

Jul 26, 2020

Christine Goldsmith, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Christine loved to serve her church with multiple music ministries such as: Hand Bell director, Sam Singers director, Senior Citizen director, leader for Joy in the Morning ladies group, nursing home piano ministry. She loved serving God.She was born on April 26, 1935, in Horse Branch, Kentucky...

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