Obituaries

James Henry Sanders, Sr.

James Henry Sanders, Sr.

Aug 25, 2019

On October 20, 1948, Pewee Valley, Kentucky, James Henry Sanders, Sr. made his entrance into the family of the late James Williams Sanders and Martha Downing Durham Sanders. James was the first son, and second born of six children. James Williams and Martha were very proud parents. James was raised with a firmed belief in God, Creator of all, and...

Donald Harris Sr.

Donald Harris Sr.

Aug 25, 2019

Donald Julius Harris Sr. , 77, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Don worked at General Butler State Park, and Southeast Christian Church where he retired. He was a member of The Master's Men Choir at Southeast Christian Church. He was born on December 1, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky to Augustine and Juanita (Gazaway) Harris. He...

Doris Castle

Doris Castle

Aug 25, 2019

Doris "Jean" Castle, 93, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019. She was born on July 22, 1926 in Campbellsville, Kentucky to Wallace and Pauline (Sanders) Bardin. Jean was a 70+ year resident of Valley Station. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert "Bob" Walter Castle, brother, Louis Bardin, sister, Barbara Cosby, sister, Estel...

Betty Zimmerman

Betty Zimmerman

Aug 25, 2019

Betty Zimmerman, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Betty was a Nurse for Audubon Hospital, and area Nursing homes. Betty enjoyed playing cards with her sisters, and spending time with her family. She was born on November 5, 1944 in Louisville, Kentucky to John and Dixie (Stevenson) Zimmerman. She is preceded in death by her...

Bernard E. Baas

Bernard E. Baas

Aug 25, 2019

Bernard E. Baas (Ben, Beanie) 88, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 surrounded by his family and friends in the comfort of his home. He was born on Sylvia Street in Schnitzelburg on September 5, 1930. Ben attended St. Elizabeth the Hungry Catholic School graduating in 1944 and a graduate of St. Xavier High School class of 1948. Immediately upon...

Torrion Boyd

Torrion Boyd

Aug 24, 2019

Torrion "Fat Daddy" Boyd, 5, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019. He was born on November 21, 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky to Torquon Boyd, Sr. and Amber Marie Johnson. Torrion is survived by his mother, Amber Marie Johnson, father, Torquon Boyd, Sr., sister, Khamoni Johnson, sister, Aniyah Jackson, brother, Torquon Boyd, Jr., sister, Toriona Boyd, twin...

Leslie D. Roberts

Leslie D. Roberts

Aug 24, 2019

Leslie "Les" D. Roberts , 73, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019.He was born on March 26, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky to Henry and Evelyn (Gazaway) Roberts. Les honorably served in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He worked at Ford Motor Company for 20 years, retiring in 2008. He is preceded in death...

Mary Elizabeth (Oechsle) White

Mary Elizabeth (Oechsle) White

Aug 24, 2019

Mary Elizabeth (Oechsle) White, 62, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019. She was a member of the inaugural girl's basketball team at Fern Creek High School. Mary retired from the Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs and was also a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She achieved a 4th degree black belt and...

Wanda (Gates) Colin

Wanda (Gates) Colin

Aug 24, 2019

Wanda (Gates) Colin, 94, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, August 24, 2019, at Guerin Woods. She was a long-time and active member of Holy Family Catholic Church, where she had previously served as the president of the Marion Guild.She was born on August 17, 1925, in Scott County, Indiana, to the late Daniel and Martha...

Luceda Gibbs Humphreys Briley

Luceda Gibbs Humphreys Briley

Aug 24, 2019

Luceda Gibbs Humphreys Briley, 90, of Louisville, KY entered into the joy of the Lord on August 24, 2019, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Luceda lived her life the way she loved --- full and joyful! The Lord was always first in everything she did, giving, loving and laughing. She enjoyed gardening, her church and her family was...

William Austin Cox

William Austin Cox

Aug 23, 2019

William Austin Cox, 72, of Fairdale, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019. William was a Marine and served proudly in Vietnam and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, AMVETS, a Iife member of The American Legion, a life member of the N.R.A., a Kentucky Colonel, The Republican Party of Kentucky, and Gun Owners...

George Gutermuth

George Gutermuth

Aug 23, 2019

George Gutermuth, 78, of Louisville, Ky, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019. He was a graduate of Trinity High School and worked at USA Image Technologies. He was born in 1941 in Louisville, Ky to George and Anna Gutermuth. He is preceded in death by his parents.George is survived by his son, Brandon Gutermuth, and numerous friends and coworkers.Visitation...

Zack Clevenger

Zack Clevenger

Aug 22, 2019

Zack Clevenger, 23, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019. He was born on May 31, 1996 in Louisville, Kentucky to Shawn Clevenger and Candace Sharman. He is preceded in death by his brother, Dallin Michael Clevenger, grandmother, Brenda Sharman.Zack is survived by his mother, Candace B. Clevenger, father, Shawn Craig Clevenger, grandfather, Michael E. (Linda) Sharman,...

Beverly Jean Thompson Kohn

Beverly Jean Thompson Kohn

Aug 22, 2019

Beverly Jean Thompson Kohn, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019. She was born on May 22, 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky to Arthur and Wilma Thompson. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Gary Kohn Sr., and sister Vicki Thompson Wooten.Beverly is survived by her Sons, Cody Kohn and Gary Kohn, Sisters, Cheryl...

Camila Jade Amy

Camila Jade Amy

Aug 21, 2019

Camila Jade Amy, infant daughter of Kellan Nash Amy and Kathia Isabel Amy, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.Along with her parents, Camila is survived by her grandparents, Kelly and Nancy Amy and Jose and Isabel Norori; great-grandparents, Janet Surber, Freda Amy, and Tomasa Norori; and uncle, Bryan Norori.Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m....

Ethel Riser

Ethel Riser

Aug 21, 2019

Ethel "Butch" Riser, 80, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Ethel dedicated her life by serving in the music ministry and her students for over 45 years in the Louisville area. She last served as Minister of Music at Westport Rd. Christian Church.She was born on November 20, 1938 in Joanna, South Carolina to Fearless Eddie...

Kenneth Leon Smith

Kenneth Leon Smith

Aug 21, 2019

Kenneth Leon "Bill" Smith, 93, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He was a United States Navy veteran that bravely served his nation during WWII and the Korean War. Kenneth was a member of VFW Post 1693, American Legion Post 28, and St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Albany. He retired from Ford Motor Company...

Melvin E. Phelps

Melvin E. Phelps

Aug 20, 2019

Melvin E. Phelps , 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.He was born on January 23, 1944 in Hodgenville, Kentucky to the late Colby and Mandy Phelps.He loved to travel, go fishing and collect movies. Melvin is survived by his daughter, Margaret (Carlos) Acosta, daughter, Teresa Cochran, daughter, Donna (Merle ) Freeze, son, Michael D Phelps,...

Judy Rae Keown

Judy Rae Keown

Aug 20, 2019

Judy Rae Keown, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. She was born on January 18, 1940 in Hardin Co., Kentucky to Hollis and Nettie Pence. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Daughter, Theresa Gail Keown, and Melissa's dad, George Emmitt Ballard.Judy is survived by her Daughters, Donna (Randy) Kelly, Karen Southard, and Melissa...

Nancy Ford

Nancy Ford

Aug 19, 2019

Nancy J. Ford ,74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019.Nancy loved arts and crafts, especially crocheting. She was grandma to everyone in the "hood". She was born on December 3, 1944 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Mack and Myrtle Luttrell. Nancy is survived her daughter, Shannon Velasquez - Perez, , brother, Trinity Vogt; adopted daughter...

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