Obituaries

Bruce Alan Nickerson

Bruce Alan Nickerson

Jun 8, 2018

Bruce Alan Nickerson, age 65 of Louisville, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018. Originally born in LaPorte, IN, he grew up in New Carlisle, IN, and attended New Prairie High School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Louisville, where he played football from 1971-1975. Bruce was also an active member of the University of Louisville...

William A. Keith

William A. Keith

Jun 8, 2018

William A. "Bill" Keith, age 64 of Louisville, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018. He graduated from Jeffersontown High School and received his Bachelor of Biology from the University of Louisville in 1976. Bill was a dedicated member of Southeast Christian Church and the Lifeline ABF Class. He was preceded in death by his parents, William L. and Stella Byarly...

Robert A Vance

Robert A Vance

Jun 8, 2018

Bob Vance, 95, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 8, 2018. Bob was a proud U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran of WWII.Bob was born on April 22, 1923, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Garnett and Pearl (Garrity) Vance. He was also preceded in death by his son, Larry Vance; brother, Garnett Vance, Jr.; grandson, Jacob Vance;and a great...

James Lee Glaze

James Lee Glaze

Jun 8, 2018

James Lee "Jim" Glaze, 95, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018. He retired as a Barber after 40 years in the Starks Building in Louisville, Kentucky, and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Jim was an avid golfer, which was one of the many reasons he never wanted to leave Florida. He also...

Victoria Lynn Kiefer

Victoria Lynn Kiefer

Jun 7, 2018

Vickie Kiefer, 53, of Scipio, Indiana passed away on June 7, 2018. She was a faithful member of New Salem Baptist Church, Valley Station. Vickie was born on June 12, 1964, in Louisville, Ky to the late Jimmie Massie and Mrs. Dona (Waddell) Joy.Vickie is survived by her husband of 34 years, Billy Kiefer; children, Martin (Ashley) Kiefer and Emma...

Skyler Wayne Kinnaird Wheeler

Skyler Wayne Kinnaird Wheeler

Jun 7, 2018

Skyler Wayne Kinnaird Wheeler, age 34 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018. He attended Eastern High School and loved all sports, especially baseball and fishing with his sister. Skyler was preceded in death by his sister, Katherine Sylvia Kelley Koch and maternal grandfather, Captain Virgil Kinnaird Kelley, USAF; Paternal Grandfather, Samuel Wheeler, and his maternal great-grandparents, Sylvia and...

Jane Marie Pevey

Jane Marie Pevey

Jun 7, 2018

Jane Marie Pevey, 88, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 7, 2018. She was a member of Southeast Christian Church. Jane was a first grade teacher while living in Memphis, TN. When she moved to Louisville with her family, Jane and her late husband owned an operated a Baskin-Robbins for 19 years until her retirement in 1990. Jane was...

Steve Allen Barnes

Steve Allen Barnes

Jun 6, 2018

Steve Allen Barnes, 64, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Steve loved to travel and garden and worked for Walmart in New Albany for over 30 years. He was a lovable and outgoing man that many of his coworkers affectionately referred to as "Stevie-Bear."He was born on March 13, 1954, in Corydon, Indiana, to the...

Mack Gene Day

Mack Gene Day

Jun 6, 2018

Mack Gene Day, 83, of Louisville, KY passed away on June 6, 2018. He retired as a Captain from The Louisville Fire Department and was a member of St. Luke Episcopal Church in Anchorage, KY. Mack was born on September 24, 1934 in Whitesburg, KY to the late Oscar and Ruby Day. He was also preceded in death by his...

Vance Lee Herrington, Jr

Vance Lee Herrington, Jr

Jun 6, 2018

Vance Lee Herrington, Jr., 52, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Vance had a servant's heart and found joy in helping others. He was a member of Park Christian Church in New Albany.He was born on July 19, 1965, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to Vance Lee Herrington, Sr., and Bessie Graves.Vance is survived by his wife,...

Molly R. Wininger

Molly R. Wininger

Jun 6, 2018

Molly R. Wininger, 46, passed away on June 6, 2018. She was a loving wife, nurturing mother with a great sense of humor. Molly was magnanimous with a gift of great conversation. Molly is survived by her husband, Greg Wininger; children, Melissa Ahmed, C. Parker Boffing and Abigail Wininger; grandchildren, Henry and Nora; mother, Ann B. Hyer; brothers, Barclay Donegan...

Eleanor Sachiko Kim

Eleanor Sachiko Kim

Jun 6, 2018

Eleanor Sachiko (Kawagoe) Kim, 84, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on April 15, 1934 to the late Chester and June (Kaetsu) Kawagoe. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Dorma Lato; siblings, Francis Kawagoe, Gary Kawagoe, Shirley Kurosu, and Gilbert Kawagoe.Eleanor is survived by...

Malachi Montrez Fryer

Malachi Montrez Fryer

Jun 5, 2018

Malachi Montrez Fryer, 6, of Elizabethtown, KY gained his angel wings on June 5, 2018. He loved to ride the school bus and play basketball. Malachi brought much joy to everyone who came in contact with him. He was brilliant and very intelligent. Malachi is now God's little angel. Preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Robert Gregory.Malachi is survived by...

James M Lax

James M Lax

Jun 5, 2018

James "Buck" M. Lax Jr., 65, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 5, 2018. Buck was born on March 5, 1953, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late James and Betty (Barricklow) Lax. He was also preceded in death by his son, Keith D. Lax and a sister, Jennifer M. Byrd.Buck is survived by his children, James Lax III, Makenzie...

Larry Marcum

Larry Marcum

Jun 4, 2018

Larry Marcum , 58, of Crestwood, Kentucky passed away on June 4, 2018. He was born on December 5, 1959 in Louisville, Kentucky to Fred Marcum, Jr. and Alice (Gruneisen) Carpenter. He was preceded in death by his father Fred Marcum, Jr. and step-father Marvin Carpenter. Larry was a 1979 graduate of Eastern High School and was active in the...

Mae Juanita Swinney

Mae Juanita Swinney

Jun 3, 2018

Mae Swinney , 74, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 3, 2018. Mae was born on June 22, 1943, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Don and Georgia Hughes.In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Clay Drake; daughters, Erica Avery and Dominique Swinney and sister, Annie Offert.Mae is survived by her loving...

James Albert Nelson

James Albert Nelson

Jun 3, 2018

James Albert Nelson, 92, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 3, 2018. He retired from International Harvester and was a member of Dixie Valley Church of God.James Albert was born on February 28, 1926, Big Clifty, Kentucky to the late James and Lydia (Mattingly) Nelson. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Jerlene, five...

William Baskem King

William Baskem King

Jun 3, 2018

William Baskem "Willie" King, 64, of Brandenburg, KY passed away on June 3, 2018. He was a devout Christian and was a member of Evangel World Prayer Center Minors Lane. Willie loved the Wildcats almost as much as he loved his Kimber 1911 gun. He was preceded in death by his father, William King; mother, Janet King; brother, Clinton King...

Elroy Kenneth Farris

Elroy Kenneth Farris

Jun 3, 2018

Elroy "Ken" Farris , 83, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 3, 2018. He was a member of Melbourne Heights Baptist Church. Ken was born on March 11, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Aaron and Frona (Nelson) Farris. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Patricia J. Farris. He is survived by...

Georgia Mae Brown

Georgia Mae Brown

Jun 2, 2018

Georgia Mae Brown, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 2, 2018. Georgia was born on June 3, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Lovell and Talus Goff. She is also preceded in death by her eleven siblings. Georgia is survived by her daughter, Victoria Carr; son, Bobby Carr; sister, Nancy Keith; former spouse, Reese (Buster) Brown; and...

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