Obituaries
David Michael Caproon
Apr 14, 2019
David Michael "Dave" Caproon, 73, of Louisville, KY passed away on April 14, 2019. He was a Navy veteran and loyal to his job. Dave was fun spirited, as well as a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Reds and was an avid KY Wildcat fan. Dave was a talented accordion player and loved listening to music....
Shawn Montgomery
Apr 14, 2019
Shawn Montgomery, 42, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019. He was born on March 28, 1977 in Springfield, Illinois to Roy and Christine Montgomery. He was raised in Madera, CA and made Kentucky his home in 1997. Shawn loved the Dallas Cowboys and enjoyed all sports. He was a hard worker who worked at Tennant for...
John J. Murphy
Apr 14, 2019
John J. Murphy, 90, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019. He graduated from New Albany High School in 1946 and from Indiana University in 1956. He worked various places including Prudential Insurance, IBM Corp., and Ford Motor Co. and retired from American Commercial Barge Lines in Jeffersonville in 1990.John was born on January 3, 1929,...
Patricia "Gerrie" Combs
Apr 14, 2019
Gerrie Combs, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019.She was born on June 25, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky to Kenneth and Irene Griffin. Gerrie was retired from JCPS. She loved her family and roosters. She is preceded in death by her parents. Gerrie is survived by her husband, Verdon Combs, daughter, Anna (George) Compton, grandchildren, Shane...
James E. Markham, Sr.
Apr 14, 2019
James E. Markham, Sr., 84, of La Grange, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019. James was a member of Westport Road Baptist Church. James started his career in banking then followed the Lord's calling and was involved in various ministries in Michigan and Kentucky. He and his wife started The Plantings Christian Retreat Center, now known as Agape...
Catherine M. Bruner
Apr 14, 2019
Catherine M. "Cathy" Bruner, 34, passed away on April 14, 2019. She was a loving and devoted mother that would help anyone in need. She was a rare and beautiful soul, she had this infectious energy that made you want to run next to her, she belonged to no one, but herself and to anyone that was yet to understand...
Wanda Lee Tabor
Apr 14, 2019
Wanda Lee Tabor , 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Wanda was a member of Fairdale Baptist Church. She was born on April 8, 1945 in Louisville, Kentucky . She is preceded in death by her husband, James Tabor, brothers, Frederick Snyder, III, Ronald Snyder, and sister, Martha Snyder.Wanda is survived by her son Eric...
Je'Ovonia D. Smith
Apr 13, 2019
Je'Ovonia D. "Jeno" Smith, 36, of Louisville, KY gained his wings on April 13, 2019. The most precious thing in his life was his daughter, Skylar. Jeno was a fun loving, outgoing, caring father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He loved to cook, play chess and had swag. #TEAMLIGHTSKIN.He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, George Yates, Willie L....
Betty A. Blair
Apr 12, 2019
Betty A. Blair , age 79, Louisville, KY, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, John E. Blair, Sr and son John E. Blair, Jr. She is survived by her loving daughter, Debra Blair.She started her career in banking and later worked for many years at BCBS as...
Aaron Douglas Setters
Apr 12, 2019
Aaron Setters, 36, died at home on Friday, April 12. Born on October 7, 1982, Aaron made Louisville his home throughout his life. He went to Jefferson County Public Schools, graduating from Eastern High School in 2001. He went on to Western Kentucky University before returning to his hometown to be close to family and friends. Aaron was the second...
Wilma Ruth (Mitchem) Southers
Apr 12, 2019
Wilma Ruth (Mitchem) Southers, 94, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019. Wilma was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church and loved cooking and serving her neighborhood children the food and candy she made.She was born on September 15, 1924, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Nathan and Stella (Bunch) Mitchem. Along with her parents,...
Daniel Wayne Manzano
Apr 12, 2019
Pastor Daniel Wayne Manzano, 69, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019. Daniel was a registered Nurse for Ohio Valley Home Health, the founder of Apple Tree Ministry, and a graduate of Southern Adventist University. He ministered to many local churches, including the communities of Jeffersonville, Scottsburg, and Madison. Daniel also enjoyed to read and travel.He...
Shirley M. Houtchens
Apr 12, 2019
Shirley Houtchens, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Friday, April 12, 2019. Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt. She fiercely loved her family with all of her heart, and thoroughly enjoyed spending any amount of time with them. Her family was her pride and joy. She was an avid coffee drinker, shopper, and relied on her...
Sandra Brewer
Apr 11, 2019
Sandra "Cissy" Brewer, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019. She was born on April 19, 1951 in Morganfield, Kentucky to George and Aurelia (Neal) Wilson. Sandra started out her career as the Deputy Center Director for Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center in Morganfield, KY. She then worked in the Governor's Office as an Executive...
Harry Grant Ford
Apr 11, 2019
Harry Grant Ford, 89, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Harry was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and an avid UK fan. He was a member and deacon of the Dover Chapel Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky.He was born on January 17, 1930, in Hartford, Kentucky, to the late Claude, Sr., and Artie...
Brian K. Hancock
Apr 11, 2019
Brian K. Hancock , 48, of Muldraugh, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019. He was born on January 1, 1971 in Louisville, Kentucky. Brian enjoyed cooking, family, chatting, and his pets. He had a heart of gold and a gentle soul. He is preceded in death by his Grandparents, Jack and Edna Jackson, and Hazel and William Hancock.Brian...
Marilyn Gudger
Apr 11, 2019
Marilyn Gudger, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Marilyn was a retired pre-school teacher and was a self-employed caretaker. She was loved by many and loved spending time with family and friends. Marilyn was considered the backbone of the family, who helped so many. One thing Marilyn endeared was the frequent visits from her niece...
Marian Pedicone
Apr 11, 2019
Marian Pedicone, 91, of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019. She was born on May 3, 1927 in Newport, Kentucky to Stephen and Caroline (Ortlieb) Krebs. She is preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Alfred Joseph Pedicone, Sr.; her sister, Bernice Krebs; and her grandson, Stephen Merritt.She is survived by: her son, Alfred Joseph...
Donna Michele (Noon) Gapp
Apr 11, 2019
Donna Michele (Noon) Gapp, 74, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2019.She was born on September 20, 1944, in Sterling, Illinois, to the late Donald and Madge (Covell) Noon. Donna was also preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Lea Bade.Donna is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Ronald Dean Gapp; daughter, Ronda...
Brenda Sullivan Hensley
Apr 11, 2019
Brenda Sullivan Hensley, 61, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019. She was born on May 17, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky to Warren and Shirley Sullivan. Brenda enjoyed ghost hunting and cemeteries. Brenda also liked spending her time gardening flower gardens. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and family. Brenda is preceded in death by her...
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