Obituaries
Doris Loretta Bax
Dec 9, 2018
Doris Loretta Bax, age 93 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky to the late John and Loretta Braun Birk. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Bax, Jr.; her son, William Bax, III; her siblings, John Birk, Kenny Birk, Donny Birk and Carol Gerlach. Doris is survived by her...
Gwendolyn Royal
Dec 9, 2018
Gwendolyn Royal, 80, passed away on December 5, 2018. She was the office manager at Jefferson Special Police for over 30 years and a member of Evangel World Prayer Center. Gwen was a loving mother and grandmother who had a heart of gold and was a friend to many. She was preceded in death by her husband, William O. Royal;...
Ruth Sally Weathers
Dec 8, 2018
Ruth Weathers (Hackett), 93, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018. Ruth was a retired phone operator for AT&T.She was born on March 7, 1925 in Winchester, Kentucky to Charlie and Rose Moore. She is preceded in death by her Daughter, Ruth A. Beard, her parents, Sisters, Lulu M. Steel, and Thelma Jacobs.Ruth is survived by her...
Dolores Ann (Banet) Engleman
Dec 8, 2018
Dolores Ann (Banet) Engleman, 85, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. Dolores was a member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church and the Democratic Women's Club. She was a promoter of the March of Dimes, loved the Christmas Season, and loved playing cards and...
Frederick Sherdon Pierce
Dec 7, 2018
Frederick "Fred" Sherdon Pierce, age 85 of Louisville, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018. He was born on February 18, 1933, Atlanta, Georgia to the late Charlie and Evelyn Pierce. Fred was an Army Veteran and loved his country. In his life, he also enjoyed fishing, gardening, and tinkering in his workshop. He was greatly loved by everyone who...
Ray M. Wyss
Dec 7, 2018
Ray M. Wyss, 85, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018. He was a United States Army Veteran who served during the Korean War and frequently attended the YMCA in his youth. He was a sports enthusiast and loved cheering for IU Basketball. Throughout his years, he enjoyed many things, from college football, going on Boy...
Jerry Donald Murphy
Dec 7, 2018
Jerry Donald Murphy, age 75 of Louisville, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018. He was born on July 20, 1943 to the late William Albert and Tina Mae Johnson Murphy. He graduated from Durrett High School. Jerry retired after 30 years of service with Navistar (the old International Harvester). He coached Little League Baseball and Football at Lyndon Recreation....
Edward A. Graham, Sr.
Dec 7, 2018
Edward A. Graham Sr., 55, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 the Hosparus Inpatient Facility. He was born on September 10, 1963 in Jacksonville, Florida to James and Lillian Graham. Edward was a veteran of the United States Army and served for 13 years. While in the Army Edward received the rank of Sergeant. He is...
Elva "Lucille" (Shutt) Morris
Dec 7, 2018
Elva "Lucille" (Shutt) Morris, 94, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018. Lucille was a member of the Park Boulevard/Gardiner Lane Church of Christ for over 60 years and was also known as a great cook. She loved her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Lucille was born on September 13, 1924 in Drakesboro,...
Jesse Lee Grubs, Sr.
Dec 7, 2018
Jesse Lee Grubs Sr., 90, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018. He was born on March 24, 1928 in Fisherville, KY to the late Burton and Sallie Grubs. Jesse proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He is preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Vina Elizabeth "Bessie" Grubs, sons, Jesse Grubs,...
Lionel Holbert Fair
Dec 6, 2018
Lionel Holbert Fair, 79, of Louisville, KY passed away on December 6, 2018. He was an Army veteran and attended church at Westend Church of Christ. Lionel was giving and always helped those in need. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lindze and Mabel Fair and sisters, Betty Lindsey and Patsy Mercer.Lionel is survived by his son, Leonard...
Shelly Rene Eyre
Dec 6, 2018
Shelly Rene Eyre, 53, of Louisville, Ky., passed away Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. She was born on Sept. 5, 1965, to the late John Dennis French and Diana French. She was a graduate of Ballard High School, class of 1983. She was preceded in death by her brother, Rodney Dennis French.Shelly is survived by husband, Darren Eyre; children, Gaven Dennis...
Rhett Patterson Phelps
Dec 6, 2018
Rhett Patterson Phelps, 50, A Navy Veteran, loving father, sibling, deeply committed fiancée, band member of One Louder and die-hard U of K fan of LaGrange, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018.He was born on March 25, 1968 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Festal "Pat" Phelps and Linda Phelps Neuner. Rhett is survived by his loving daughter,...
Daniel Webster Echternach
Dec 6, 2018
Daniel Webster Echternach, age 86 of Louisville, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018. He was born on October 21, 1932, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Daniel and Ruth Malloy Echternach. Daniel was an Army Veteran, a member and deacon of Westport Road Baptist Church, President of Purchasing Association 1970-1971, President of the Middletown Optimist Club 1980, former Middletown Recreation...
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...
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