Obituaries
Shawna Lynne (Mercer) Lentz
May 26, 2020
Shawna Lynne (Mercer) Lentz, 48, of Elizabeth, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. She loved spending time outdoors camping, fishing, and horseback riding.She was born on September 21, 1971, in Louisville, Kentucky. Shawna is survived by her husband, Greg Lentz; parents, Bruce Mercer (Linda) and LaVada Davis; children, Jessica Kiper (Samuel), Frank Redmon, Nicholas Redmon (Kayla), Ashley Redmon,...
Geraldine (Gaskin) Aaron
May 25, 2020
Geraldine "Gerri" Gaskin Aaron came into this world with a bang on July 4th in 1937. She left reverently for her eternal home on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020. Gerri was born on the Gaskin Homestead in Russell Springs, KY to Loren and Mary Susie Gaskin and she grew up there with her brothers and sisters. Gerri graduated from Russell...
Charles Franklin Downs
May 25, 2020
Charles Franklin "Dusty" Downs, age 92 of Taylorsville, Kentucky, the Legend Baseball Hindcatcher and the Black Legend of Baseball in Spencer County, went home to rest on Monday, May 25, 2020 at 2:10 pm. He was born October 7, 1927 to the late Terry and Alice Young Mason. His saying was "I'm like money...everybody loves me!" Dusty worked with J.A....
Lawrence Daniel Taylor
May 25, 2020
Larry D. Taylor, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. Lawrence was a member of Southeast Christian Church.Larry was born on November 26, 1937 in Louisville, Kentucky to Lawrence and Edna Taylor. He is preceded in death by his Parents.Larry is survived by his loving Wife of 48 years, Nancy Taylor, Sons, Thomas Edward (Patricia) Taylor,...
Charlie Hagan
May 25, 2020
Charlie Hagan, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. He was born on January 26, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Charles and Catherine (Thomas) Hagan. He is also preceded in death by his brothers; Norbert Hagan, Mark Hagan, James Hagan, Dean Hagan and Jarrod Anthony Hagan. Charlie is survived by his daughter, Rhonda Marie...
Lorine Coffey
May 24, 2020
Lorine Coffey, 81, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. Lorine was a member of Shawnee Baptist Church. She enjoyed shopping, and cooking. Lorine was a loving wife and mother, who always had a smile on her face.She was born on March 23, 1939 in Grayson County, Kentucky to Charles and Lois (Williams) Hayse. She is preceded...
Shirley Mccullum
May 24, 2020
Shirley McCullum , 88, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. Shirley was a member of Shawnee Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling. She was born on July 20, 1931 in Franklin County, Kentucky to Henry and Margaret Harrod. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of...
Brenda Turner
May 24, 2020
Brenda Turner, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. She was born on September 14, 1949 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Louis "L.T." and Wilma (Gidcumb) Davis. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Deborah MagnesShe is survived by her daughter, Stacie Smith (Charlie), son, Jason Turner, grandchildren; Anthony Richard Smith (Angelique), Jessica...
Anna Mary Stevens
May 23, 2020
Anna Mary Stevens, age 67, passed away Saturday morning, May 23, 2020. She was born December 14, 1952 to the late Anna Mary "Wayne" Robinson and the late James Robinson. Anna Mary is preceded in death by her brother Robert Robinson.Anna spent her time with her closest friends, tending to her flowers outside and most importantly loving on her pup...
R. Michael French
May 23, 2020
R. Michael French, 72, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020. He was a 1965 graduate of St. Xavier High School and went on to also graduate from the University of Louisville Speed School. He was the former Director of Public Works for the City of Louisville and the co-founder and second President of the Louisville Forum...
Randi Katherine Christensen
May 22, 2020
Randi Katherine Christensen, 80, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away at home on May 22, 2020, most likely from a heart attack. Her family expected a different cause of death, as she was a life-long allergy and asthma sufferer who often warned, "Don't go outside; the fresh air will kill you."Randi was born on September 9, 1939, in Bell, California,...
Frankie Marie Austin
May 22, 2020
Frankie Marie Austin, 30, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020. Frankie was known as a "fashion diva" who loved shopping for the latest styles and trends.She was born on April 6, 1990, in New Albany, Indiana, to Carlos Austin and Paula Caudill. She is preceded in death by her sister, Dottie Jo Ashby; and grandparents,...
James S. Yando
May 22, 2020
James "Corky" S. Yando, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, passed away on Friday,May 22, 2020.He was born in Providence, Rhode Island to Wesley and Betsey Yando. Corky worked in construction all his life, for the last 25 years with Karzan and Langdon in Louisville. He loved animals and collecting antique toys. He also had a passion...
Mae Bryant
May 22, 2020
Mae Bryant, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020. Mae enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, gardening, and playing Bingo. She loved being around her family and friends, and especially her grandchildren. Mae was a kind soul who would give everything she had to support her loved ones. She was known for her kind spirit, and her feisty...
Kenneth G. Parsley
May 22, 2020
Kenneth G. Parsley, 79, of Palmyra, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020. Kenneth was an avid hunter and fisherman who also enjoyed gardening. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and retired from General Electric after many years of employment.He was born on October 21, 1940, in Gamaliel, Kentucky, to the late Dewey and Lucy...
Bobby Gilpin
May 22, 2020
Bobby Gilpin, 40, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020. He was born on July 2, 1979 in Louisville, Kentucky to Joseph Barry and Jane (Bunnell) Gilpin. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Barry and grandparents, Tommy and Louise Bunnell.Bobby is survived by his mother, Jane Gilpin and a host of cousins and friends....
Joann Marie Darst
May 21, 2020
JoAnn Marie Darst, 58, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020.She was born on September 14, 1961, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Cordie (Phelps) Darst and the late Joseph Darst. Along with her mother, Jo is survived by her fiancée, Ronald Parish; brother, Greg Darst; and sisters, Edwinnia Wasdin (Joel) and Datha Thompson (Eric).Jo's wishes were to be...
Emerson Ray Baynard
May 21, 2020
Emerson Ray Baynard was born April 5, 1951 in Greencastle, IN to the late Walter James Bayard II, and the late Anna E. (Alvis) Baynard. Emerson accepted Christ at an early age with St. Paul Baptist Church. He graduated from Greencastle High School in 1968, where he a standout football player. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Mary Turner...
Barbara Jane Hemphill
May 21, 2020
Barbara Jane Hemphill, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky. Born December 24th, 1938, she was raised in Goodwater, Alabama and then ventured on to attend college at Auburn University where she met her loving husband George. Later she finished her Associate Degree at Jacksonville Community College in Jacksonville, North Carolina. As a...
David Tungett
May 21, 2020
David Tungett, 48, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020. David was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to sing Karaoke, all over town and especially O'Dollys Pub. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was born on November 10, 1971 in Louisville, Kentucky to Betty Tungett-Stribling and George McCandless. He is preceded in death...
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