Obituaries
Margaret Vespe
Feb 26, 2025
Margaret Vespe, a beloved matriarch and devoted soul, passed away peacefully in Crestwood, KY, on February 26, 2025, at the age of 94, surrounded by her cherished family. Born on September 10, 1930, in Corona New York, Margaret grew into a remarkable woman whose life was dedicated to her family and her faith.
Margaret’s journey was Defined by her unwavering love...
Larry Arthur Bellmore
Feb 26, 2025
Larry Arthur Bellmore, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 24, 1949, in Louisville, Larry was the son of Irvin Arthur and Mary Bee (Johnson) Bellmore. He was a proud Vietnam-era United States Air Force veteran. He dedicated many years of his career to working at LG&E, where...
Don E. Kemper
Feb 26, 2025
Don E. Kemper, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 26, 2025, at the age of 74.
Born on September 6, 1950, in New Albany, Indiana, Don was known for his love for the great outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and shooting guns, valuing the time spent in nature. The Smoky Mountains held a special place in...
Patrick J. Cooper
Feb 26, 2025
Patrick J. Cooper, 85, passed away on February 26, 2025. He was born to the late Thomas R. Cooper and Melvina S. Brucker on May 11, 1939 in Louisville. Pat was a graduate of Flaget High School and a long time member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. He retired from the United States Postal Service, and also...
Deborah Lee Pepper
Feb 25, 2025
With a heart as wide as the ocean, a spirit so bright, and a resilience and love so strong, Deborah Lee Pepper went home on February 25, 2025. She was he most devoted Christian, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. Born in Las Cruces, raised in Louisville and settled in Shelbyville, "Debbie Pepper" (as she was always known) leaves...
Carol Sue Harnack
Feb 25, 2025
Carol Sue Harnack (Stelhorn), 86, passed away on February 25, 2025. Jesus is not supposed to have favorites but if Carol is not His ‘Best Friend’ - I would be shocked. When describing her to friends who didn’t have the joy of meeting her, some would say, “Well think of an Angel on Earth, now you’ve pretty much got it,...
Joseph "Joe" Lee Moody
Feb 25, 2025
Joseph Lee Moody, 33, passed away February 25, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky. Joe was born in Decatur, Alabama on August 4, 1991. He grew up in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Joe attended Oak Grove High School, but his interests were always outside of the classroom. Joe was a skilled skateboarder and had dexterity like no other. He was even once recruited to a...
Catherine A. Barleen
Feb 25, 2025
Catherine A. Barleen, born on May 1, 1949, and who departed this world on February 25, 2025, leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and joy that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her. A truly vibrant soul, she possessed an innate ability to light up any room with her radiant smile...
James "Jimmy" Comstock Jr.
Feb 25, 2025
James Edward Comstock, Jr., of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on February 25, 2025 in his home with his wife and son by his side. Jim was born June 8, 1959 to James Edward Comstock, Sr. and Rosetta Pearl Comstock (Boling). He was the fourth of five children; older sister Kathy, twins Donna and Donnie, and younger brother John. Jim grew...
Daniel Andrew Winfield
Feb 25, 2025
Daniel Winfield, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Daniel was a loving and devoted father, brother, and Grandpa. He proudly served his country in the US Navy aboard the USS Compass Island during the Vietnam War. He was an award winning scale modeler and had a passion for history. Daniel will be remembered for his...
Marshall Lee Balmer
Feb 25, 2025
Marshall Lee Balmer returned to his Heavenly Father on February 25, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on April 17, 1931, in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, Marshall spent his life deeply rooted in the farm where he was raised. Dedication to farming was not only a testament to his work ethic but also to his love for the land that...
Joan Whitley
Feb 25, 2025
Joan Carol (Mueller) Whitley returned to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the age of 83. She was surrounded by the family she loved so much I’m sure she was greeted with eager anticipation by her husband, Donnie who she longed to see again.
During Joan‘s life she met and fell in love with her high school sweetheart...
James A. Allen
Feb 25, 2025
James A. Allen, 90, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Jim served in the United States Army and dedicated 34 years of his life to Harshaw Chemical Company in Louisville, where he was known for his exemplary work ethic, having missed only one day of work throughout his entire career.
Born on July 29, 1934, in...
Anthony "Tony" Wetzel
Feb 24, 2025
Anthony Joseph Wetzel (Tony), age 46, passed away unexpectedly on February 24th, 2025 in Jeffersontown, KY.
Born in New Albany, IN, Tony is survived by his wife Jessica Lyn Wetzel (Wiley), mother Vickie Elaine Tincher, grandmother Doris Tincher, sister Shannon Kelly, and brother Roger Dean Campbell. He is preceded in death by his father Roger Lee Wetzel, and his brother Peter...
Toni Hopkins-McFadden
Feb 24, 2025
Toni Hopkins-Mcfadden, 63, died peacefully in her home on Monday, February 24, 2025.
Toni is survived by her four daughters, Tamika (La'Tray) McDonald, Brittney Miles, Lila Hopkins and Brianna Dorsey; grandson, Kendrick Pryor and two brothers, Robert (Vanessa) Skaggs and Anthony Skaggs.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 15, 2025, at St Stephens Baptist Church, 1018 South 15th Street, Louisville, KY from 10am-12pm...
Charles "Sonny" Hendricks
Feb 24, 2025
Charles Hendricks, 87, departed this life on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born April 15, 1937, the son of Anne Mae Orndorff. He was raised in Adairville, Kentucky.
After completing his education, he joined the Air Force, where he served his country. After serving in the Air Force, he returned, worked and retired from CSX Transportation in...
Gay Ann Ratterman
Feb 24, 2025
Gay Ann Ratterman, 87, of Louisville, KY, was born into eternal life on Monday, February 24, 2025. She was the oldest daughter of the late Charles and Isolina Ratterman.
Preceded in death by her beloved parents and brother Eugene Ratterman, her memory lives on with her sister Charlene Peyton (Larry), brother David Ratterman (Penny Coleman), and sister-in-law Jeanine Ratterman; her nieces...
Paul K. Brown
Feb 24, 2025
Paul K. Brown, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones in Louisville, Kentucky. Born on March 4, 1961, in Louisville, Paul dedicated much of his life to career as a computer programmer, where his skills and determination were evident in every project he undertook.
Paul's personality was marked by...
Norman "Fred" O'Neal
Feb 24, 2025
Norman "Fred" O'Neal, 73, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. Born on January 21, 1952, in Berea, Kentucky, he was the son of Herman and Gertrude (Delph) O'Neal. A United States Army veteran, Fred honorably served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a longtime member of VFW Post...
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