Obituaries

Martha Jean Watkins

Martha Jean Watkins

Sep 23, 2026

Martha Jean Watkins, age 83, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on September 23, 2026.

Martha was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 7, 1942 to Fred and May (Marr) Schott, the first of three children. Martha grew up in a happy home enjoying family life, school and church. She attended and graduated from Portland Christian School in 1962 and that accomplishment...

Joe A Wooldridge

Joe A Wooldridge

Sep 23, 2026

Joe A. Wooldridge, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on September 23, 2026, in Louisville. He was born on April 18, 1948, in Louisville, and remained deeply connected to the city throughout his life.

Joe graduated from Ahrens High School in 1967. He went on to serve in the Air Force during the Vietnam War, a chapter of his life marked by...

Vella Maxine "Mackie" Perry Goodman

Vella Maxine "Mackie" Perry Goodman

Sep 23, 2026

Vella Maxine “Mackie” Perry Goodman, a beloved mother, nanny, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth, kindness, and generous spirit touched countless lives, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, at the age of 94.

Born September 5, 1932, in the gentle hills of Henry County, Kentucky, Maxine was the daughter of James and Beatrice Payton Perry. Throughout her 94 years, she...

Connie Dianne Caldwell

Connie Dianne Caldwell

Sep 23, 2026

Connie Dianne Caldwell, 68, passed away on September 23, 2026, in New Albany, Indiana. She was born on December 24, 1957, in Manchester, Kentucky, and was the daughter of William “Billy” Caldwell and Mary Payne.

Connie was a proud graduate of New Albany High School and later continued her education by taking college courses at Indiana University Southeast. She worked for...

Paul Alan Sims

Paul Alan Sims

Sep 23, 2026

Paul Alan Sims, 77, passed away on September 23, 2026.

Born on June 15, 1949, Paul lived a full and accomplished life marked by devotion to his family, pride in his work, and a joyful appreciation for the people and pastimes he loved most. He graduated from Flaherty High School with the Class of 1967 and went on to attend the...

Danny Gale Mills

Danny Gale Mills

Sep 23, 2026

Danny Gale Mills, of Shelbyville, Kentucky, passed away on September 23, 2026, at the age of 75. He was born on April 7, 1951, in Shelbyville.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sharon Mills, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage, and by his parents, William and Clara Mills.

Danny is survived by his sons  Ryan Mills and...

Michael B. Crump

Michael B. Crump

Sep 23, 2026

Michael B. Crump, 81, of Shelbyville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in Shelbyville. Born on October 22, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of James and Mary Crump.

Michael was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose presence brought warmth to those around him. He was a proud veteran of the United States...

Aimee L. Hester

Aimee L. Hester

Sep 22, 2026

Aimee L. Hester, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on September 22, 2026, in Louisville at the age of 50. She was born on August 24, 1976, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Aimee attended Valley High School and built a life centered on family, warmth, and joy. She was known for exceptional cooking and sharing that gift with those around her. She also enjoyed...

Thomas Clinton Burk

Thomas Clinton Burk

Sep 22, 2026

Thomas Clinton Burk, known to many simply as Tom, passed away on September 22, 2026. Born on December 28, 1948, Tom lived a life marked by devotion to family, steady work, service to his country, and a generous spirit that left lasting impressions on all who knew him.

A 1966 graduate of Clarksville High School, Tom went on to build a...

Judith "Judy" Shreve Borders

Judith "Judy" Shreve Borders

Sep 21, 2026

Judith “Judy” Shreve Borders passed away on September 21, 2026, just days before her 96th birthday. She was born on September 26, 1930, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Judy was a graduate of Atherton High School. She was a lifelong member of St. Matthews Baptist Church, a steady part of the church community throughout her life. She was also an avid bowler who...

James Oliver Ferebee, IV

James Oliver Ferebee, IV

Sep 21, 2026

Pamela Ferebee regrets to inform you of the passing of her oldest grandchild, James Oliver Ferebee IV.

James, known at home as Jamie, and at work as “Boots”, was born on June 28, 1997 to James Ferebee III and Amy England Ferebee in Louisville , KY. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James O. Ferebee Jr. He is survived...

Brian Edward Potter

Brian Edward Potter

Sep 21, 2026

Brian Edward Potter Sr., aged 63, of Louisville KY passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026.

Brian was born in Niagara Falls, NY to Albert Potter and Lovina Potter on August 11, 1963. He was raised and lived in Niagara Falls, NY for the first half of his life where he served as a sailor in the Navy and established a...

David "Paul" Scott

David "Paul" Scott

Sep 21, 2026

David "Paul" Scott, 76, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026. A proud Vietnam veteran of the United States Army, Paul was also a lifelong antique collector and a successful real estate investor, leaving a significant impact on the city of New Albany. He was respected by colleagues and tenants alike.

Born on December 19, 1949, in...

Richard Allen "Dick" Aemmer

Richard Allen "Dick" Aemmer

Sep 21, 2026

Richard Allen “Dick” Aemmer, 83, passed peacefully on Monday, September 21st, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at his home.Dick was born on September 9th, 1943 to William and Helen Aemmer (Devore). He was the 5th born of their 9 children. He attended New Albany High School. After graduating high school, he joined the National Guard and held jobs at...

Issac "Sonny" Moreland, Jr.

Issac "Sonny" Moreland, Jr.

Sep 21, 2026

Sonny entered eternal life peacefully on Monday, September 21 at the age of 69. Those who knew Sonny will remember him as a gentle soul who was kind and loved to party. He was in fact usually the life of the party and if he called you “loggerhead” it was a compliment.

He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and trusted...

Vincent Wallace

Vincent Wallace

Sep 20, 2026

Vincent Maurice Wallace, 74, passed away September 20, 2026 in New Albany, Indiana.

Born on March 24, 1952, in Louisville, Kentucky, Vincent was the son of Junior Clay Wallace and Gwendolyn "Gen" R. Hadley. Johnny S. Hadley became an integral part of his upbringing after marrying Gen in 1957. Though a long-time resident of Louisville, Vincent spent his teenage years in...

Gary Skeeters

Gary Skeeters

Sep 20, 2026

Gary Skeeters, 85, passed away on September 20, 2026.

Born on June 30, 1941, Gary lived a full life marked by devotion to his family, a strong work ethic, and a warm, easygoing spirit that brought laughter to those around him. He retired as a switchman with CSX Transportation, and he carried that same steady, dependable nature into every part of...

Gayle Curtiss Countryman

Gayle Curtiss Countryman

Sep 20, 2026

Gayle Curtiss Countryman passed away on September 20, 2026, at the age of 85.

Born on January 29, 1941, in Kaufman, Texas, Gayle grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas. He went on to build a long career as an engineer with Southwestern Bell Telephone, where he worked faithfully until his retirement. He was also a member of Crestwood Church of Christ.

Gayle...

David J Thomasson

David J Thomasson

Sep 20, 2026

David J. Thomasson, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on September 20, 2026, at the age of 56, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on February 21, 1970, in Louisville, David was a man whose presence brought warmth and ease to those around him. He graduated from Oldham County High School and carried through life a spirit that was fun and outgoing, matched...

Wayne Allen Hall

Wayne Allen Hall

Sep 20, 2026

Wayne Allen Hall, 47, passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2026.

Born on June 29, 1979, Wayne lived a life marked by devotion to the people he loved, a strong work ethic, and an adventurous spirit. He was loving and kind, with a wonderful sense of humor and a huge heart. Wayne was the kind of person who would lend a...

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