Obituaries
Pauline Marie (Mayfield) Chaffin
Dec 6, 2018
Pauline Marie (Mayfield) Chaffin, 82, of Lanesville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018. She retired from Walgreens in New Albany after 40 years. Pauline was an avid fan of the Indiana Hoosiers and also enjoyed fishing and visiting the casino.She was born on January 8, 1936, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Roscoe, Sr., and Martha (Mix)...
Allen Raymond O'Hara
Dec 6, 2018
Allen Raymond O'Hara, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 6, 2018, at 3:08 a.m. at his daughter's home in Charlestown, Indiana.He was born July 25, 1953, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Leo Joseph O'Hara, Jr., and Eleanor Rose (Bukowski) O'Hara. Allen was a retired computer programmer from Humana. He enjoyed traveling, golfing, reading, and spending time...
Kassey Vogelsang
Dec 5, 2018
Kassey Vogelsang, 35, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Kassey loved drawing, coloring, and playing cards. She was a fun loving person who will be deeply missed by those that knew her. Kassey is survived by her Daughter, Kelsie Browning , Parents, Brenda and Johnny Miles, Sister, Katie Miles, and Brother, Kevin Vogelsang. Visitation will be...
Phillip Michael Knight
Dec 5, 2018
Phillip Michael Knight, age 64 of Crestwood and Longboat Key, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Phil grew up in the Owensboro and Beechmont areas in Kentucky. He loved to play golf and the time he spent with his golfing buddies. He was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather and had a deep faith. Phil was...
Jane R. Baird
Dec 5, 2018
Jane Rose Baird, 89, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. She was born on June 6, 1929 in Louisville, Kentucky to Joseph and Adelaide Baird. She is preceded in death by her father, Joseph Kendrick Baird, Sr.; mother, Adelaide Baird; brothers, Donald Baird and Joseph Kendrick Baird, Jr. Jane is survived by her sister, Mary C....
Clara Jean Darnell
Dec 5, 2018
Clara Jean Darnell , 83, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. She was born on March 7, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Floyd and Mattie (Shake) Parrott. She is preceded in death by her brothers; David Parrott, Rick Parrott, Don Parrott and sister Elsie Aubrey. Clara is survived by her daughter, Norma Bristoe, son...
Steven Wayne Johnson
Dec 5, 2018
Steven Wayne Johnson, 54, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018. He enjoyed farming and raising cattle and was an avid IU fan and gun collector. Steve was a Bio-Medical Engineer for Baptist Health Floyd and had worked there for over 30 years. He loved many things but always put the Lord first.He was born on February 11, 1964, in New...
Emma Sue Taylor
Dec 5, 2018
Sue Taylor, 85, of Louisville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 with her loving husband of 65 years by her side. She was born on June 4, 1933, in Evansville, Indiana, to Charles and Helen Kavanaugh. Growing up in Evansville, Sue followed her high school graduation by taking a job at Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company. Shortly...
Troy Dejuan Bacon
Dec 4, 2018
Our beloved Troy Dejuan Bacon was called home to be with the Lord on Friday December 4th, 2018 at the age of 42. Troy was born on December 23, 1975 in Louisville, KY. Troy accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age and was baptized at Shivley Baptist Church. He graduated with honors from Ballard Highschool and...
James L. Mattingly
Dec 4, 2018
James "Jim" L. Mattingly , 69, of Irvington, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. James loved his family and spending time with his grandbabies, family, and friends. . He also enjoyed spending his time tinkering with cars and lawnmowers, and fishing when he could find the time. He was a gentle and kind soul who will be deeply...
Samuel Anthony Mcgloshen
Dec 4, 2018
Samuel Anthony McGloshen, 75, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday evening, December 4, 2018. He retired from K-Mart after many years of dedicated service. Sam had many gifts, which included storytelling and expressing his creativity through art. He also had a great sense of humor and a positive outlook on life.He was born on June 23, 1943, in New...
Jack Lee Lockard, Sr.
Dec 4, 2018
Jack Lee Lockard, Sr., 62, of French Lick, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. He was a "jack" of all trades who loved boating and fishing. Jack worked for 37 years as a truck driver until his retirement. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather and will be deeply missed by all that knew him.He was...
Elide Anahi Rocha-Juarez
Dec 3, 2018
Elide Rocha, 24, of Fairdale, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018. Elide was an employee of Ford Motor Company and a Catholic.She was born on October 5, 1994 in Cd. Madero, Tamps Mexico to Javier and Ana Rocha Alonso. Elide is survived by her loving parents Ana Lidia Juarez Juarez, and Javier Rocha Alonso, Brother, Victor Javier Rocha...
Thomas Daniel Higgins
Dec 3, 2018
Thomas "Tom" Higgins Sr., 52, of Louisville, Kentucky, went to receive his heavenly, pain free body on Monday, December 3, 2018. Thomas was retired from the U.S. Census Bureau.Tom was born on August 18, 1966 in Louisville, Kentucky to Lewis Burton and Patricia Benson. He is preceded in death by his parents.Tom was an avid fan of all sports, especially...
Joyce Francis Payne
Dec 3, 2018
Joyce Francis Payne, 78, of Louisville, KY, passed away on December 1, 2018. She enjoyed singing with Joyce O'Neil and the Soundwaves and some of the all time greats, George Jones, Patsy Cline and Tammy Wynette. Joyce also recorded three singles in Nashville, TN. In her later years she enjoyed entertaining at local VFW posts and being with her friends....
Robert Leon Davis, Sr.
Dec 3, 2018
Robert Leon Davis, Sr., 83, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 5:40 pm. He was born on September 9, 1935 in Shelby County, Kentucky to the late Dumar Davis and Addie Beckley Davis. He worked for Phillip Morris, retiring after 30 years and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by...
George Michael Hillman
Dec 3, 2018
George Michael Hillman, age 67 of Louisville, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018. Visitation will be from 10:30am until 12:30pm on Friday, December 7, 2018, with a celebration of George's life at 12:30pm, all at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, East Louisville Chapel, 235 Juneau Drive in Middletown. Burial will follow in Chenoweth Run Cemetery.To leave a special message for...
Robert James Schafer, Sr.
Dec 3, 2018
Robert James "Rob" Schafer, Sr., 68, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018. He was a 1968 graduate of Clarksville High School and a United States Air Force veteran. Rob retired from LG&E and went on to work for CE Power Solutions. He was an avid fan of IU basketball and also enjoyed supporting his grandchildren in...
Dora Alice Estes
Dec 2, 2018
Dora Estes, 72 of La Grange, Kentucky passed away on December 2, 2018.Dora was born on December 23, 1945, Carmi, Illinois to the late James and Dora Sanders. Dora is survived by her Daughters, Shellie Patterson (Lee), Rhonda Osborne (Todd), Son, David Monroe (Brenda), Grandchildren, Alisha Osborne, JC Osborne, Brittney Monroe, Shelby Stivers, and Denise Osborne.To leave a special message...
Linda Kay (Agan) Jordan
Dec 2, 2018
Linda Kay (Agan) Jordan, 71, passed away Sunday evening, December 2, 2018. She enjoyed spending time outdoors in her garden or gathering around a good campfire, as well as taking trips to the beaches of Florida. Linda was also particularly fond of her four legged companions, Gabby and Ellie.She was born on November 22, 1947, in Salem, Indiana, to the...
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