Obituaries
Benny "Lightning" Spratley
Jan 28, 2020
Benny Larnell Val Spratley, Jr., 54, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. He was born on May 23, 1965 to the late Benny Spratley, Sr and Maureen Spratley (Williams). Growing up in the California neighborhood of Louisville, Benny attended Jefferson County Public Schools. Hewas an active member of the Ormsby Boy's Club where he developed many...
Paul Wayne Hamby, Sr.
Jan 28, 2020
Paul W. Hamby, Sr., 69, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.He was born on March 21, 1950, in Kayjay, Kentucky, to the late Herschel and Sarah (Sears) Hamby. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Betty Bentley, Bobby Hamby, Donna Bentley, Roger Hamby, Ruby Ramey, and Joann Bray.Paul is survived by...
Bryan Keith Martin
Jan 27, 2020
Bryan Keith Martin, 51, of Crestwood, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020. He was born on November 3, 1968 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to Larry and Charlotte (Newberry) Martin. He is preceded in death by his father, Larry Deane Martin.Bryan is survived by his loving wife, Bridgett Martin, daughter Jasmine Martin, sister, Cheryl Lasley, mother, Charlotte Marie Martin,...
Rick Edlin
Jan 27, 2020
Rick Edlin, 62, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020. Rick enjoyed playing golf, spending time with his grandchildren, and working on cars. He was a lifelong truck driver, and was best at his career.He was born on June 25, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky to James and Shirley (Kiper) Edlin. He is preceded in death by his...
Shirley Ann Mckee
Jan 27, 2020
Shirley Ann McKee, 87, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020. She was born on August 29, 1932 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Michael and Loraine Ley. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Glen E. McKee, Sr. son, Glen E. McKee, Jr. and grandmother Bessie L. Shryock. Shirley is survived by her daughters,...
Edna Virginia Jackson
Jan 27, 2020
On January 27, 2020 Edna V. Jackson departed this life. Edna was born on June 25, 1933 to Harry and Mattie Todd. She was the fourth child. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Norman Todd, Violet Yates, George Todd and Eugene Todd. Edna was baptized at The Little Flock Missionary Baptist Church in November 1944 under the pastorate...
Cassandra Deann (Crone) Butcher
Jan 26, 2020
Cassandra DeAnn "Cassie" (Crone) Butcher, 46, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Cassie was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, and granddaughter.She was born on May 22, 1973, in Louisville, Kentucky, to George Crone, Sr., and Suzanne (Sampson) Lance. She is preceded in death by her sister, Angela Crone; and grandparents, Robert Crone, Frank Sampson, and Dee...
Deborah L. (Barnett) Koetter
Jan 26, 2020
Deborah L. Barnett Koetter, 63, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020.She was born on September 6, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Dale and Emily Casey Barnett. As the daughter of a Navy Vietnam Veteran, Debbie moved frequently. After getting married to Regis, she was comforted to plant her roots in Floyds Knobs, Indiana,...
David Hale Elliott, Sr.
Jan 26, 2020
David Hale Elliott, Sr., 94, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran that bravely served his country during WWII. While stationed in Iwo Jima, Japan, David was wounded and received a Purple Heart. David retired from the Naval Ordinance in Louisville. He was a member of many organizations that...
Abigail Lisbeth Parris
Jan 26, 2020
Abigail Lisbeth Parris passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the age of 41. Abby is lovingly remembered by her family and friends. She never hesitated to say, "I love you." or listen in such a way to make a speaker feel genuinely supported. Abby is survived by her husband of 17 years, Joshua; daughters, Lilly Jane and Maggie...
Anna Mae Hankins
Jan 26, 2020
Anna Mae Hankins, 94, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020. She was born on July 6, 1925 in Leitchfield, KY to the late Carlos and Vannah (Clagett) Burkhead. She is also preceded in death by her husband, John C. Hankins, sons; Paul Hankins and Mark S. Hankins, sister Mary Jo Warren and brother Edward C. Burkhead....
Jenny Rudolph
Jan 26, 2020
Jenny Rudolph, 73, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020. She was born on May 5, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Robert and Betty Cureton. She was a big NASCAR fan and loved playing cards and BINGO. She was a devoted mother and a loving grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. In addition to her parents,...
James W. Handy
Jan 26, 2020
James W. Handy, 88, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020. He was born on November 10, 1931 in Estill County, Kentucky to the late Chester and Stella Handy. In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Handy and a brother, Kenneth Handy.Left to cherish his memory are his sons, James...
Carla Messer
Jan 26, 2020
Carla Jean Messer, 49, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020. She was born on January 11, 1971 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was a nurse at University of Louisville Hospital. She was an avid UK and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She was a devoted wife, a loving mom and an amazing grandmother who loved her grandchildren to the...
Raymond J. Hillebrand
Jan 25, 2020
Raymond J. Hillebrand, 73, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020. He was born on February 6, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Joseph and Emma Lee Hillebrand. Raymond was a graduate of Flaget High School and the University of Louisville. He retired from the City of Louisville where he worked as a recycling coordinator. He...
Harold Lloyd Ashcraft, Jr.
Jan 25, 2020
Harold Lloyd Ashcraft Jr., 63, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020. He was born on October 13, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Harold, Sr. and Edna (Knowles) Ashcraft. He is also preceded in death by his son Harold Lloyd Ashcraft, III and sister Sue Colyer. Harold is survived by his loving wife, Stacey Ashcraft,...
Jacqueline Lee (Berry) Abel
Jan 25, 2020
Jacqueline Lee (Berry) Abel, 90, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Jackie was a past member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Louisville, Kentucky. She began working at Bacon's Department Store in 1979 and worked there for many years, enjoying all of her co-workers and customers. Her greatest love was spending time with her family.She was born...
Jennifer Kathleen Engebretson Schroeder
Jan 24, 2020
Jennifer Kathleen Engebretson Schroeder, 39, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. She loved nature and the outdoors and hoped to travel in her later years. She loved wildflowers and made many arrangements for her mother on special occasions. Jennifer never knew a stranger and had many friends that she had made over the years. She...
Lloyd Simmons
Jan 24, 2020
Lloyd "Chicken-Man or Junie" Simmons, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. Lloyd worked for White Castle distrabution center. He was a member of the Boggies Motorcycle Club. Lloyd joined the Hill Street Baptist Church at an early age. He loved doing his yard work, and was an avid train collector.He was born on August 16,...
Angela Marie Clark
Jan 24, 2020
Angela Marie Clark , 49, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. Angie was born on July 12, 1970 in Louisville, Kentucky to Larry and Nina Carter. Angie loved to fish, and boating. She loved the ocean especially Myrtle Beach. She loved listening to music and attending concerts with Wayne. She loved playing cards with friends and...
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