Obituaries
Etta Puckett
Dec 24, 2018
Etta Puckett, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018.She was born on January 15, 1949 in Millerstown, Kentucky to Oree and Della Puckett. She is preceded in death by her parents.Henrietta is survived by her Sister, Brenda Sue Puckett, Brothers, William Clark, Mark Clark, Randall Puckett, and Dennis Lee Puckett, Niece, Tina Beck, and Nephew, Michael...
Darlene Goodrich
Dec 24, 2018
Darlene Jane Goodrich, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018. She was born on June 28, 1933 in Cisco, Illinois to the late Harrison and Ledora (Hogue) Rannebarger. She is preceded in death by her husband Milton Dewitt Goodrich. Darlene is survived by her, son, Ken Goodrich. A service will be held at a later date....
Margaret Ann (Kester) Lukas
Dec 23, 2018
Margaret Ann (Kester) Lukas, born June 8, 1931 in Lawrenceville, IL, died December 23, 2018 in Louisville, KY. She is survived by her children: CaroleAnn Lukas-Brito (Victor, d.1996) of Peoria, AZ - Grandsons Ryan of NYC, NY and Payton of San Diego, CA; Mary Gauniel (Paul) of Glen Burnie MD – Grandsons Joshua and Paul both of Glen Burnie MD,...
Vida Joann (Herring) Brading
Dec 23, 2018
Vida "Jo" (Herring) Brading, 74, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 23, 2018. She was a teacher for 41 years and retired from River Valley Middle School as an art teacher. Jo was an animal lover and enjoyed reading and traveling. Above all of these things, she truly loved her grandchildren and spending time with...
Elizabeth Ann Bohr
Dec 23, 2018
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bohr, age 77 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018. She was born in Louisville to the late Joseph Marion and Ethel Madylon Pitts Antle. Betty was a retired registered nurse and former Director of Nursing at The Marion Home. She was a member of Highview Baptist Church. Betty is survived by her loving children, Sharon...
Charles Edward Wilson
Dec 23, 2018
Charles Edward "Ed" Wilson, 88, of Louisville , Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Charles was retired from H.J. Scherich Company. He was a Deacon at Unity Missionary Baptist Church. He was a Army veteran of the Korean War.Ed was born on November 13, 1930 in Cub Run, Kentucky to Leonard and Mary Wilson. He is preceded in...
Carroll "C.R." Allen
Dec 22, 2018
Carroll "C.R." Allen, 73, of Louisville, KY passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Carroll enjoyed hunting and fishing, working with his hands, anything that would get him outside and when grandchildren visited. He was a well loved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed. He was born on February 20, 1945 in Wise, VA to Sam...
James Michael Clay
Dec 22, 2018
James Michael "Jim" Clay, 63, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018. He loved to travel and scuba dive and was even known to swim with sharks. Jim was a gifted guitar player and had a passion for music. He was a member of Underwood Baptist Church in Underwood. Jim was a proud veteran of the...
Patricia Boegel Colburn
Dec 22, 2018
Patricia "Pat" Colburn, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Pat enjoyed spending time with her grandson. She also like spending time with her girlfriends and family. She was born on August 2, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky to Arthur and Evelyn (Martin) Boegel. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister,Barbara Brockway Boegel; and nephew,...
Dax Wayne Bradley Sexton
Dec 21, 2018
Dax Wayne Bradley "Daxie" Sexton passed away on December 21. 2018. He loved playing and being chased outside, playing hide and seek and playing in a sandbox, minus the worms. Dax enjoyed dancing and eating his favorite snack, cheese puffs. He was a hero by giving the gift of life to other children. Dax's smile and beautiful eyes could light...
Hillari Marie Wood
Dec 21, 2018
Hillari Marie Wood, age 50, of Omaha, NE, passed away with her family by her side on December 21, 2018. She was born on November 11, 1968 in Louisville, Kentucky. Hillari was a science teacher in the Omaha School System. She is preceded in death by Rodney Fucella (Dad) and Lloyd Wilson (Father). Hillari is survived by her children, Ryan,...
Mary "Loretta" Raymer
Dec 21, 2018
Mary "Loretta" Raymer, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018. Loretta enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was a graduate of Shawnee High School and a member of the first class of Expanded Duty Dental Assisting graduates of Jefferson Vocational. Loretta retired from Humana after 20 years in 1999. She was born on July 31,...
Michelle Denise (Harpe) Byrne
Dec 21, 2018
Michelle Denise (Harpe) Byrne, 39, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018, surrounded by her loving and dedicated family. Michelle was a loving, caring, and devoted wife and mother who loved baking Christmas cookies and watching veterinarian shows on television.She was born on October 27, 1979, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to Michael and Sue (Miller) Harpe.Along with her...
Marilyn Jean Thrift
Dec 20, 2018
Marilyn Jean Thrift, 88, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018. Marilyn was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Shady Ladies, and a member of the Moose Lodge. She was the only female police officer in Wrangell, Alaska.She was born on October 6, 1930 in Battle Creek, Michigan to James and Teressa (Renew) Mulgrew. She is...
Charles "Charlie" Phillips
Dec 20, 2018
Charles "Charlie" Phillips, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018. He was born on December 3, 1950 in Rochester, New York to William and Jessie (Peak) Phillips. Charlie graduated from Flaget High School and was retired from DuPont Chemical. He proudly served his county in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Charlie also...
Walter Ledman Jewell
Dec 20, 2018
Walter Ledman Jewell, Jr., age 93 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018. Born in Louisville, KY, he was the son of the late Florence and W. Ledman Jewell, Sr. He was a graduate of Fern Creek High School and the University of Kentucky. During WWII, he served in the Army's 84th Infantry Division in the European Theatre. Walter...
Elta Mae (Way) Mullins
Dec 20, 2018
Elta Mae (Way) Mullins, 68, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018. She was known for collecting ink pens from all over the world. Elta was a member of Advent Christian Church in New Albany.She was born on July 31, 1950, in Valentine, Nebraska, to the late Charles and Caroline (Einspaher) Way.Elta is survived by her husband...
Jane (Eberhardt) Zipp
Dec 20, 2018
Jane (Eberhardt) Zipp, 99, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018. She was a founding member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Jane was an election poll worker in Floyd County for over 40 years until the age of 90. Earlier in life, she enjoyed being a den mother for the Cub Scouts. Jane...
Elizabeth Clark Burns
Dec 19, 2018
Elizabeth Clark "Corky" "Betty" Burns, 77, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. She was born on January 31, 1941, in Louisville, KY, to the late Joseph and Loretta Hayden. Betty was also preceded in death by her husband, John "Phil" P. Burns, Sr.; granddaughter, Emily Vadnais; two sisters, Mary Pat Hayden and Ann Bucher; and brother,...
Kye Lynn Schaefer
Dec 19, 2018
Kye Lynn Schaefer, 59, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a lifetime member of the Hobart Beach VFW Post 1693 in New Albany.He was born on March 28, 1959, in New Albany, Indiana, to Ruth (Wells) and the late John Schaefer, Jr.Along with his mother, Kye is survived...
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