Obituaries
Ethel Riser
Aug 21, 2019
Ethel "Butch" Riser, 80, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Ethel dedicated her life by serving in the music ministry and her students for over 45 years in the Louisville area. She last served as Minister of Music at Westport Rd. Christian Church.She was born on November 20, 1938 in Joanna, South Carolina to Fearless Eddie...
Kenneth Leon Smith
Aug 21, 2019
Kenneth Leon "Bill" Smith, 93, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He was a United States Navy veteran that bravely served his nation during WWII and the Korean War. Kenneth was a member of VFW Post 1693, American Legion Post 28, and St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Albany. He retired from Ford Motor Company...
Melvin E. Phelps
Aug 20, 2019
Melvin E. Phelps , 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.He was born on January 23, 1944 in Hodgenville, Kentucky to the late Colby and Mandy Phelps.He loved to travel, go fishing and collect movies. Melvin is survived by his daughter, Margaret (Carlos) Acosta, daughter, Teresa Cochran, daughter, Donna (Merle ) Freeze, son, Michael D Phelps,...
Judy Rae Keown
Aug 20, 2019
Judy Rae Keown, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. She was born on January 18, 1940 in Hardin Co., Kentucky to Hollis and Nettie Pence. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Daughter, Theresa Gail Keown, and Melissa's dad, George Emmitt Ballard.Judy is survived by her Daughters, Donna (Randy) Kelly, Karen Southard, and Melissa...
Nancy Ford
Aug 19, 2019
Nancy J. Ford ,74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019.Nancy loved arts and crafts, especially crocheting. She was grandma to everyone in the "hood". She was born on December 3, 1944 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Mack and Myrtle Luttrell. Nancy is survived her daughter, Shannon Velasquez - Perez, , brother, Trinity Vogt; adopted daughter...
Linda Kay (Mckee) Ridoux
Aug 19, 2019
Linda Kay (McKee) Ridoux, 72, died peacefully in her home Monday, August 19, 2019, in Louisville Kentucky, after a long battle with the rare neurological syndrome Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). She is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, John F. Ridoux. Born in Wabash County Hospital, Linda was raised in the small rural northern Indiana town of Argos....
Virginia Evelyn (Cole) Stepro
Aug 19, 2019
Virginia Evelyn (Cole) Stepro, 89, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019. She retired from General Electric in Louisville and was a member of Safe Harbor Community Church in Clarksville, as well as the VFW Post 3281 Auxiliary. Virginia enjoyed shopping and celebrating holidays. She also loved animals, flowers, and spending time with her family.She was...
Martha Jean Leblanc Belviy
Aug 19, 2019
Martha Jean LeBlanc Belviy, 94, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019. Martha was devoted to her family and was a faithful member of Holy Family Catholic Church since 1954.She was born on August 23, 1924, in Louisville, Kentucky, to George and Matilda (Brown) LeBlanc. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her...
Thomas Matthew Richie
Aug 19, 2019
Thomas Matthew "Rabbit" Richie, 83, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019. He was born on January 29, 1936 in Bardstown, Kentucky to Robert and Catherine Richie. He is preceded in death by his Wife, Marian Louise, his parents, and several brothers and sisters.Thomas is survived by his Daughters: Joy M. (Earl) Richie, Mary L. (Charles) Richie-Willis,...
David Kenneth Mcdonley, Jr.
Aug 19, 2019
David Kenneth McDonley, Jr., 68, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019. He retired from Louisville MSD and also proudly served on the Lake Dreamland Fire Department. David and his wife, Linda, were long-time foster parents and had formerly been recognized as Foster Parents of the Year in the state of Indiana.He was born on February 19,...
Dorothy M. Daugherty
Aug 18, 2019
Dorothy M. Daugherty, 92, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019. Dorothy enjoyed getting together with her Bunco club and loved playing Bingo at the American Legion every week. She was a Cincinnati Reds fan and always looked forward to her annual family camping trip to Lincoln City, Indiana. Dorothy was a long-time member of Our...
Leland Ray Phelps
Aug 18, 2019
Leland Ray Phelps, 83, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019. He was born on June 25, 1936 in Whitesville, Kentucky to Clarence Phelps and Mildred Embry. He honorably served in the US Navy. He retired from International Harvester. He was an avid UK fan, and enjoyed watching his grandson compete in Strongman competitions, as well as...
Bonnie Marie (Wingler) Woodard
Aug 18, 2019
Bonnie Marie (Wingler) Woodard, 89, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday morning, August 18, 2019. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in New Albany. Bonnie was also active in the Daughters of the Union, Daughters of the American Revolution, VFW Post 1693 Auxiliary and American Legion Post 28 Auxiliary. She was born on November 13,...
Anna Lee Smith Wheeler
Aug 18, 2019
Anna Lee Smith Wheeler, 94, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on August 18, 2019. She was a member of Melbourne Heights Baptist Church. Anna retired from BellSouth after 40 years of service. She loved to cook, square dance and enjoyed spending time with her family. Anna also learned how to fly and received her pilots license in early years. Anna...
Joann Mary Heckman
Aug 18, 2019
JoAnn Mary Heckman, age 81 of LaGrange, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019. She retired from Merchants Cold Storage and Heckman Bros. Safe and Lock Company. JoAnn was born March 6, 1938 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Richard J. and Ernestine French Nordhoff. She was also preceded in death by husband of 63 years, Gerald D. Heckman,...
Jon E. Joyce
Aug 17, 2019
Jon Joyce , 50, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019.Jon was a manufacturing engineer with PSC for 31 years. He was an avid hunter and outdoors man. Jon was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, and uncle. He was born on May 21, 1969 in Louisville, Kentucky to William and Doris (Mercer) Joyce, Jr. He...
Robert Hailey
Aug 17, 2019
Robert Hailey, 64, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Robert owned Blue Grass Meat Company for 27 years. He was an avid sports fan. Robert was a loving father and family man. He was born on February 1, 1955 in Nashville, Tennessee to Robert and Ann (Divine) Hailey. He is preceded in death by his Father,...
Branden L. Tate
Aug 17, 2019
Branden L. Tate, 34, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Branden honorably served in the US Marine Corp.He was born on October 23, 1984 in Louisville, Kentucky to Douglas and Deedra (Francis) Tate. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents.Branden is survived by his mother, Deedra (Scot) Tate, father, Douglas (Rhonda) Tate, brother, Jerimy...
Sheila Duvall
Aug 17, 2019
Sheila Duvall, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Sheila worked at Kelloggs before her retirement. She enjoyed cards, Bingo, and dice. She loved her family and especially her grandchildren. She was born on July 17, 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky to Raymond and Norma (Philpott) Goff. She is preceded in death by her father, Raymond Goff,...
Ronald Squire
Aug 17, 2019
Ronald Lee Squire, 53, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2019.Ron was a former employee of Audubon Hospital, Suburban Hospital and Ovasco Industries. He was huge sports fan, and loved the Colts and U of L. He was born on November 23, 1965 in Columbia, South Carolina to Jasper Payton and Mary Walker. He is preceded in...
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