Obituaries
Michael Dwayne Dever
Apr 1, 2020
Michael Dwayne Dever, 39, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.He was born on November 20, 1980 in Louisville, Kentucky to Michael and Kelley Dever. He is preceded in death by his Father.Michael is survived by his Mother, Kelley Dever, Sons, Darren Michael Dever, Elijah Craig Dever, Iziah Shon Dever, Daughter, Keira Rain Dever, Brother, Micah Dever,...
Sally Elizabeth (Garcia) Bates
Apr 1, 2020
Sally Elizabeth (Garcia) Bates, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. She was born on September 12, 1943 in Shreveport, Louisiana to late Frank and Mary (Wiggins) Garcia. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Artell Everett Bates, son Frank Elliot Moran, daughter Debbie Bates, granddaughter Ariane Selmon and sister, Marfa Bennett. Sally is...
James Lewis Turner
Mar 31, 2020
James Lewis Turner, 73, of Louisville, passed away on March 31, 2020. He was born January 18, 1947 in Richmond, Kentucky to Margaret Bradshaw (Ross) and Warren C. Turner. On February 11, 1993, he married Pamela (Zempel) in Louisville, Kentucky. He attended Madison High School in Richmond, Kentucky. After high school, he served in the US Army from 1964 to...
Geri Nation
Mar 31, 2020
Geri Nation, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Geri was a loving warm and caring person. Her magnetic personality drew people to her. She loved the Lord, and knew the Bible inside and out. Geri was an avid University of Kentucky fan, and enjoyed football no matter who was playing. In her younger years Geri...
Joyce King
Mar 31, 2020
Joyce Moorman King, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020. She was born on October 19, 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late David and Laura (Sparrow) Moorman. She is also preceded in death by her husband, William Matthew King, grandson, Andrew Dever, sisters, Virginia Smart, Linda King, Marcella Stewart and brother, Richard Moorman. Joyce retired...
Michael Shaun Hutchinson
Mar 31, 2020
Michael Shaun Hutchinson, 34, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Michael loved sports, especially baseball. He enjoyed fishing and was a loyal University of Louisville fan.Michael is survived by his loving parents, John and Mary Anne Hutchinson; sister, Chelsea (Greg) Waddell; brother, Adam Hutchinson; grandmother, Gloria Hutchinson; nephews, Finley Mackin and Liam Hutchinson; niece, Emmilynn Mackin;...
Charles Clements Endris
Mar 31, 2020
Charles Clements Endris, 87, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. He was a United States Army veteran that served in the Korean War and also a retiree from Jeff Boat in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He always planted a big garden and enjoyed painting. He was born on August 19, 1932 in New Albany to the late...
Edna Embry
Mar 31, 2020
Edna Embry, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Edna was a member of Pole Bridge Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was born on July 27, 1944 in Hardin County, Kentucky to Gilbert and Ollie...
Joshua Brian Durbin
Mar 30, 2020
Joshua "Durb" Brian Durbin, 32, of Buckner, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020. He was born on October 12, 1987 in Louisville, Kentucky to Brian and Alberta (Cook) Durbin. He was a 2006 graduate of Oldham County High School, he'll be remembered for being able to make his family and friends smile and laugh. Joshua was a well...
George Durrett, Sr.
Mar 30, 2020
George Durrett, Sr., 87, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020. He was born on June 17, 1932 in Hermitage, Tennessee to the late Roosevelt and Larena Durrett. After graduating highschool, he enlisted in the US Army and proudly served with the 82nd Airborne Division. He retired from General Electric after over 35 years of service. In...
Candi Keesee
Mar 30, 2020
Candi Keesee, 39, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020. She was born on March 5, 1981 in Louisville, Kentucky to Darryl Beck and Michele Hornback. Candi was very creative and enjoyed various arts and types of music. She was very selfless, silly, and cared for others more than she did for herself. She was a passionate...
Melba S. Goodwin
Mar 30, 2020
Melba S. Goodwin, 88, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020. She was born in Cullman, Alabama on December 10, 1931 to the late Leo and Sarah Schwaiger. Melba enjoyed music and playing her harmonica. She retired from Nicholson File after 23 years of service. She liked doing crafts at the local senior citizens center. She loved...
Bohdan S. Galamin
Mar 29, 2020
Bohdan S. "Robert" Galamin, 67, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Robert was a dedicated employee for the United States Postal Service for nearly 40 years.He was born on September 15, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Harry and Maria (Huzarska Galamin. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of...
Robert Ellis, Jr.
Mar 28, 2020
Robert "R.E." Ellis Jr., 59, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020. R.E. was an electrician for Payne Electric. He enjoyed having a beer with his friends and family. R.E. enjoyed Rock & Roll and playing his drums. In his younger years R.E. loved to fish and work on cars. He was the life of the party,...
David Richard Morton
Mar 28, 2020
David Richard Morton, 66, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020. David enjoyed collecting and dealing antiques, especially early Americana items from the 1700's. He was a proud descendant of the O.P. Morton family who were original settlers in the Galena, Indiana area.He was born on April 3, 1953 in New Albany, Indiana to the late...
Lillian Augustus Morehead
Mar 28, 2020
Lillian Augustus Morehead, 104, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on March 28, 2020. Lillian was born on November 20, 1915 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late John and Mary Colston Chandler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Morehead; and her children, Eugenia Moore, Joseph Williams, Jr., Stanley Williams, Vernon Williams and Bernice Hayden.Lillian is survived by...
Loretta Irene (Riddell) Witt
Mar 28, 2020
Loretta Irene (Riddell) Witt, 87, of New Albany, Indiana, died peacefully at home in the care of her loving family on Saturday, March 28, 2020. Loretta was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on January 9, 1933, to the late Raymond and Viola (Beeler) Riddell. She graduated from Shawnee Girls High School and attended Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky.She moved to New...
Carrie Mae Thompson
Mar 28, 2020
Carrie Mae Thompson, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020. She was born on August 28, 1937 in Beechmont, Kentucky to Orville and Ruby (Cartwright) Parsons. She was a graduate of Hughes-Kirkpatrick High School in 1955. She retired from Jefferson County Public Schools as a Teaching Assistant. She loved crafts, reading, quilting and gardening. She is...
Lilly Moore
Mar 28, 2020
Lilly Moore, 59, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020. Lilly enjoyed playing Bingo, and loved to shop.She was born on November 20, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky to Artist and Lauretta (Robinson) Hooker. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Brother, Ralph Johnson, Jr., Sisters, Vivian Johnson, and Valerie Hooker-Porter, and Brother-In-Law, Robert Wigfall Lilly is...
Shevonne Lee Birkla
Mar 28, 2020
Shevonne Lee Birkla , 64, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on March 28, 2020. Shevonne was born on December 7, 1955, Louisville, Kentucky to the late Robert and Beverly (Pearson) Scott. Shevonne is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Mike Birkla; children, son, Robert Michael Birkla;, step-Son, Michael Birkla, Jr., 3 grandchildren; brother, Brent Charles Scott (Nancy); step-Mother,...
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