Obituaries
June Marie Morton
May 23, 2019
June Marie Morton, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019. She was born on May 10, 1953 in Louisville, Kentucky to William Vormbrock and Etta Mae Wathen. Ms. June was a member of the Trinity Baptist Temple in Louisville. She enjoyed spending time with her family and fur babies. She is preceded in death by Parents....
Margaret Ann Hodge
May 22, 2019
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Hodge, 58, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Clark Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and friends. She was an ADA Instructor for Rauch Industries and loved to crochet, rug hook, and work for Avon in her spare time.She was born on May 28, 1960, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to Jessie and the...
Lucy Norton Ponder
May 22, 2019
Reverend Lucy Strider Norton Ponder, 98, of Louisville, formerly of Hendersonville, NC and St. Augustine, FL, passed from this life into Glory on May 22, 2019.Ms. Lucy was born December 13, 1920, to her beloved parents, William Ernest and Mattie Davis Strider in Ashville, NC. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Cleatus Norton of Etowah, NC.; her...
Anna Mae (Taylor) Hampton
May 22, 2019
Anna Mae (Taylor) Hampton, 67, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Although Anna never had any children of her own, she took on a motherly role with many people she cared for. Anna will be remembered for her love of Elvis Presley and serving the community of Southern Indiana at Pizza King for over 25 years.She...
Steven Penick
May 21, 2019
Steve Penick, 69, of Louisville passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Steve was a graduate of Murray State University 1979 and of Pleasure Ridge Park High School 1968. He was an avid body builder, power lifter, and physique champion. Steve was Mr. Kentucky of 1983 and Mr. Louisville of 1982. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner....
Joann Reinert Ingram
May 21, 2019
Joann Ingram (Reinert), 63, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. She was born on November 4, 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky to Eugene and Gertrude (Vogel) Reinert. She is preceded in death by her Mother, Gertrude Reinert, Father, Eugene Reinert, and her Husband, Alfred "Bill" Ingram. Joann is survived by her Daughters, Ashley N. Reinert and Vonda...
James William Watkins
May 21, 2019
James William Watkins ("Bill") departed from this life on May 21, 2019, at his home in Springfield, Ohio. He was the oldest of five children born to Willie J. and Mable Watkins. He accepted Christ when he was eight years old and was baptized at Guiding Star Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky. During his membership, he joined the Young Adult...
William Dawes
May 21, 2019
Bill Dawes, 71, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Bill was Lineman for LG&E before his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family, and his beloved dog Maggie. Bill proudly served in the US Army.Bill was born on September 19, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky to Roy and Alma (Hogan) Dawes. He is preceded in...
Chyron Lorenzo Young
May 21, 2019
Chyron Lorenzo Young, 49, of Louisville, KY transitioned on May 21, 2019.Chyron Lorenzo Young was born on Tuesday, August 4, 1969 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Darrell Ferman and Sandra Jean Young.Chyron professed his hope in Christ and was baptized at St. Stephens Church. He graduated from Seneca High School in 1987; attended the University of Kentucky and the...
Allen Wieber
May 21, 2019
Allen "Butch" Wieber , 72, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. He was born on January 5, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Elmer and Yetta (Goldstein) Wieber. Allen was an insurance business owner prior to retirement and in his early years he served his country in Vietnam in the U.S. Army earning 3 Bronze...
Leonard Andrew Banks, Sr.
May 20, 2019
Leonard Andrew Banks, Sr., 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, departed this life on Monday, May 20, 2019. He was born on Oct. 21.1953 in Louisville, KY to the late Cora Leona Banks and Calvin Lee Shelby. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Pete Shelby. He was a hard worker for General Electric and retired after 30 years of...
Daniel John Chingren
May 20, 2019
Daniel John "Danny" Chingren, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. He was born on September 8, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late John Chingren and Lilly Baugh Chingren. He is also preceded in death by his step-grandchild, Christopher Wallace, Jr. Danny enjoyed restoring antique automobiles, and his favorite accomplishment was restoring a Concord Stage...
John Wayne Carpenter
May 20, 2019
John Wayne Carpenter, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. John was retired from Kentuckiana Comfort Center after 40 years of service.He was born on November 13, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky to John and Doris Carpenter. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Leighann Carpenter, Grandchild, Anthony Wayne Carpenter, Jr., and Nephew, Jason Allen...
Helen Homberger
May 20, 2019
Helen (Richey) Homberger, 61, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. Helen was a loving mother and was devoted to her family. She will be remembered for her caring heart by all who knew her.She was born on June 27, 1957, in Foley, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her Father, Ralph G. Richey.Helen is...
Jack Odell Keown
May 20, 2019
Jack Keown, 89, of Louisville, joined his sons in heaven on May 20th, 2019. He was born in Bowling Green KY and was a welder and pipefitter that loved to fish and hunt. He also served in the Marine Corp. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aline Keown; his sons, Jackie JR and Ricky Dale and several brothers...
Leslie L. Bennett
May 19, 2019
Leslie L. Bennett, 71, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Leslie was a veteran of the United States Air Force and worked for over 30 years for the Ford Motor Company.He was born on February 22, 1948, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Leslie E. and Elizabeth (Purtlebaugh) Bennett. Along with his parents, Leslie...
Heather Elise Fisher (Tarrant)
May 19, 2019
Heather Elise Fisher (Tarrant), 40, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was born on October 7, 1978 in Louisville, Kentucky to Charles and Joan Mehr. Heather was a loving mother and treated everyone she met as a friend. She was passionate about U of L sports and was a part of the Glaser Collision Family...
Ella Lee Jeffries
May 19, 2019
Ella Lee "MeMe" Jeffries, 59, passed away on May 19, 2019. Her family, especially her grandchildren meant the world to her and she would do anything for them. Ella loved going to the derby and watching the sunsets on the beach. She had a giving heart; a selfless personality and the ability to make those around her smile.She was preceded...
Myrtle Barrett Atchley
May 18, 2019
Myrtle Barrett Atchley, 96, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019. She was born on August 5, 1922 in London, KY the late William Barrett and Daisy Parker Barrett. She is preceded in death by her husband, Shurl Atchley; son, William Atchley, daughter, Karin Tyler; and her seven siblings. Myrtle is survived by her loving daughter, Lisa...
Susan Elizabeth Morgan
May 17, 2019
Mrs. Susan Elizabeth Morgan, 73, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019. She is survived by her daughters, Kimberly C. Schlueter and Aimee M. Schlueter, and her Grandson, Tyler D. Schlueter. No services have been scheduled at this time. To leave a message for the family please click, "Share Memories."
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