Obituaries
Sharon Harris Key
Jan 7, 2020
Sharon Harris Key, 64, of Boston, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. She was born on April 12, 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky to Robert and Alma (McMahan) Harris. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Lee Harris, two grandchildren, Brandon & Jordan Key, 3 brother-in-laws, Joe Luckett, Jimmy Lyvers, Wayne Heflin, sister-in-law, Donna French, nephew, James...
Dorothy May (Hatmaker) Nelson
Jan 7, 2020
Dorothy May (Hatmaker) Nelson, 72, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Dorothy loved crocheting and quilting and was a happy and proud homemaker.She was born on September 26, 1947, in Brandenburg, Kentucky, to the late Ernest and Thelma (Ray) Hatmaker. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, David Nelson.Dorothy is...
Mary Dianne Roberts
Jan 7, 2020
Mary Dianne Roberts, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. She was born on December 24, 1949 in Bardstown, Kentucky to the late Pete Frazier and Elizabeth (Newton) Busam. She was a big fan of the Cincinnati Reds and NASCAR. She was a loving Mother and Grandmother, but was never afraid to speak her mind. In...
Gregory "Matthew" Higdon
Jan 6, 2020
Gregory "Matthew" Higdon, 37, of Memphis, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020. He was an amazing artist and had a great sense of humor. Matthew enjoyed fishing and was an animal lover and huge fan of the Louisville Cardinals.He was born on April 2, 1982, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Nicholas and...
Frank Cahill, Jr.
Jan 5, 2020
Frank Cahill, Jr., 73, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020.He was born on October 14, 1946 in Louisville to the late Frank Cahill, Sr. and Vesta Lee Cooper.Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Shannon Buchanan; step-Daughter, Denise Saling; and his grandchildren, Hannah Morales and Christian Greenwood.Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 pm on Tuesday, January...
Lisa Hagan
Jan 5, 2020
Lisa Hagan, 59, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020. Lisa was a member of Southwest Assembly of God Church, and enjoyed reading her Bible. She loved listening to music, watching her shows, and most importantly spending time with her grandchildren. She was born on December 4, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky to Edwin and Wanda (Sturgeon) Grider....
Kenneth D. Young
Jan 5, 2020
Kenneth D. Young, 63, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020. He was born on August 3, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Edward, Sr. and Lillian (Moore) Young. He is also preceded in death by his brother Harry Young. Kenny is survived by his loving wife, Sarah Young, children; LaVelle McCarley, Da-Velle Mitchell, Lenia Clay,...
Michael Griffin
Jan 5, 2020
Michael "Griffy" Griffin, 51, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020.He was born on August 29, 1968 in Louisville, Kentucky to Wilson and Betty Griffin. He is preceded in death by his Father, Wilson H. Griffin, and Brother, Chris A. Griffin.Michael is survived by his Son, Zane Griffin, Daughter, Brittany (Aaron) Little, Mother, Betty Griffin, Grandson, Landon...
Melba Ruth (Beachum) Brown
Jan 5, 2020
Melba Ruth (Beachum) Brown, 81, Fisherville, KY passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020. She was born on January 18, 1938 in Obion County near Hornbeak, Tennessee to the late Ahmed and Iva (Ransom) Beachum. She was also preceded in death by her sister-in-law Judy Beachum.Melba was a graduate of Woodland Mills High School and Gradwahl in St. Louis MO....
Clorie F. Pike
Jan 5, 2020
Clorie F. Pike, 85, of Vine Grove, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020. She was born on March 10, 1934 in Echols, Kentucky to the late Archie and Rosie Johnson. In addition to her parents, Clorie is preceded in death by her daughter, Willa Lee Riordon; sister, Flora Mae Noe and a brother, William Lee Johnson.Left to cherish...
Donald John Biere
Jan 4, 2020
Donald J. Biere, 83, passed away on January 2020, at Norton Brownsboro Hospital, after a struggle with Alzheimer's and pneumonia. He was a US Army veteran, retired as Chief Warrant Officer 5 in 1998, and had served in Special Forces 12th Battalion.He was charming, handsome, and a great friend. We are comforted in the knowledge that he now remembers all...
Christian Thomas Hall
Jan 4, 2020
Christian Thomas Hall, 4 months, of Louisville, Kentucky, gained his wings and went to be with God on Saturday, January 4, 2020. He was born on September 10, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. He is survived by his mother, Brittany Lynn Hall, 2 sisters, Cheyenne & Carissa Tucker, grandparents, Jeffery Thomas & Michelle Alice Nall, great grandparents, Maurice Allen Sr. &...
Claire M. Eaton
Jan 4, 2020
Claire M Eaton, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2020, surrounded by her family. Claire was a member of Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.Claire was born on April 25, 1937 in Somerville, Massachusetts to Alford and Mary Bertocchi. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Harold Eaton, Son, Eddie Eaton, and Daughter,...
Elmer Alvin Meilun
Jan 4, 2020
The ever-inquisitive and always formal Elmer Meilun, 95, passed away at Norton Brownsboro Hospital from pneumonia. Though a long-time resident of Kentucky, Elmer and his identical twin brother, Edwin, grew up in New York as first-generation Lithuanian immigrants. The brothers both attended Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY, where they graduated in 1945. Post-graduation, Elmer worked for General Electric as a...
Margie Jane (Ritchey) Taylor
Jan 4, 2020
Margie Jane (Ritchey) Taylor, 89, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020.She was born on May 18, 1930, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Melvin and Vella (Furguson) Ritchey. Margie was also preceded in death by her husband, Wyman Taylor.Margie is survived by her children, Marva Noland (Billy), Marvin "David" Crady (Tina), Daniel Crady (Pam), John Crady...
Gloria M. (Ferree) Chambers
Jan 4, 2020
Gloria M. (Ferree) Chambers, 72, of Jeffersonville, Indiana was a warm, kind, and giving soul lost from her family and the community on January 4th, 2020 after a brief and sudden illness.She was born on December 17, 1947 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Homer and Louise (Charron) Ferree. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by...
Naomi (Moreland) Baker
Jan 4, 2020
Naomi (Moreland) Baker, 67, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020. She was a member of Calvary Holiness Church in Brooks, Kentucky.She was born on October 28, 1952, in Knox County, Kentucky, to the late John and Edna (Wilder) Moreland. Along with her parents, Naomi was also preceded in death by her husband, Terry Baker; and brother, Charles Moreland.Naomi is...
Isabel Wiscovitch Lugo
Jan 3, 2020
Isabel Wiscovitch Lugo, age 104, passed away in peace while surrounded by the love of her family January 3, 2020. Isabel was born March 31, 1915 to Javier Wiscovitch and Alejandrina Pagan of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Isabel was married to Nicolas Lugo (February 15, 1941 - July 22, 1982) and together they raised two daughters, Maria Lugo Wiscovitch of...
Bruce Edward Miles
Jan 3, 2020
Bruce Edward Miles, age 52 of Louisville, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020. He was a brake press operator for Padgett, Inc. and a graduate of St. Xavier High School. He was an avid UofK Fan and horsetrack lover. He was a Catholic by faith and attended St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Bruce was preceded in death by his mother,...
James E. Knox
Jan 3, 2020
James "Sonny" Knox, Jr., 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020.Sonny was born on May 29, 1937, in Louisville, Kentucky, to James and Minnie Knox. He is preceded in death by his Parents and numerous Brothers and Sisters.James is survived by his loving Wife of 63 years, Amelia Knox; Daughter, Cormelia Clay; Daughter, Elizabeth Ann Knox;...
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