Obituaries
Jerry Cheatham
Jan 28, 2018
Jerry "Ump" Cheatham, 67, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. Jerry was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He worked for over 15 years at General Electric until his retirement. Jerry had a passion for umpiring, which he did on all levels, from little league all the way to semi-pro baseball.He was born on...
Alvin Marion "My Pal Al" Brown
Jan 28, 2018
Alvin Marion "My Pal Al" Brown, 76, of Palmyra, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. He was an inspector at Tube Turns and served on the Harrison County Council for 16 years. Alvin enjoyed sporting clays with his family and friends. He was born on November 14, 1941 in Quality, Kentucky to the late James and Mallie (Gibson)...
Diana Kay Witt
Jan 28, 2018
Diana Kay (Miller) Witt, 75, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. Diana had a passion for caring for people and was commended by the Department of the United States Navy for her service as a devoted Navy wife.She was born on July 1, 1942 in New Albany, IN. Diana was preceded in death by her...
Margaret J. (Daw) Halas
Jan 27, 2018
Margaret J. (Daw) Halas, 80, of Greenville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018.She was born on August 20, 1937, in Faison, North Carolina, to the late Thadeus and Katie (Hare) Daw. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her infant daughter, Michelle; siblings, William Lane, Kenneth Daw, Letha Godfrey, Gracie Bass and Billy Lane.Margaret is...
Robert Carl Pierce
Jan 27, 2018
Robert Carl "Bob" Pierce, age 84 of Louisville, originally from Richton Park, Illinois, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center. He was an Army Veteran, and was in insurance sales for most of his career. Bob was a member of Masonic Abraham Lodge 8, a Shriner, a member of Eastern Star Willis Stewart 343...
Lena Marie Updike
Jan 27, 2018
Lena M. Updike, 86, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on January 27, 2018. Lena was born on December 8, 1931 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late William Casey and Etta Nall. She was also preceded in death by her husband, JC Updike; sister, Arleen Darst; and brother, Carl Nall "Tinker". She is survived by her children, Brenda Jaggers (Bob), Larry...
Martha Jane (Austin) Chastain
Jan 27, 2018
Martha Jane (Austin) Chastain, 86, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away at her home on Saturday afternoon, January 27, 2018, surrounded by family. She had been an employee at Seinsheimer Clothing Factory, M. Fine & Sons, and John. B. Mitchell in New Albany, Indiana, and Olympic Stain (PPG) in Louisville, Kentucky. Martha loved her family first and foremost, as she...
Patricia Sweatt Guin
Jan 26, 2018
Patricia Sweatt Guin, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 5, 1950 to the late John H. and Florine Sweatt . In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Angela Sweatt Davis, brothers, Walter Potter and John A Sweatt; two grandchildren, William Sweatt and...
Robert Allan Otis
Jan 26, 2018
OTIS, Robert Allan, 79, beloved father and brother, passed away peacefully Friday, January 26, 2018, at the Forum at Brookside. Bob was born in Pasadena on March 19, 1938. Before making Louisville his home in 1970, he served in the United States Airforce and had residences in St. Louis, MO and Knoxville, TN. He co-founded Metro Publishing Co. in 1975,...
Diana Christine Rose
Jan 26, 2018
Diana Christine Rose, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018. She was proud to receive certificates to be a non-denominational minister. Christine loved spending time with her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews and found peace in taking trips to the lake with her late son.She was born on January 14, 1952, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late...
Paul Leonard Willis
Jan 26, 2018
Paul Leonard Willis, 85, of Louisville, KY passed away on January 26, 2018.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bettie Jean Fields Willis; son, Richard L. Willis and brother, William O. Willis.Paul is survived by his wife, Marqueta Litsey Willis; son, Michael R. Willis; 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, February 2, 2018, at Newcomer...
Laree Ann Volsted
Jan 26, 2018
Laree Ann Volsted, 43, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on January 26, 2018. She was an RN for Kindred at Home.Laree was born on October 3, 1974 in Louisville, KY. Laree is survived by her parents, Larry and Sandy Hickman; children, Willow Grace Volsted, Whitley Ann Volsted and Landen Bradley Volsted; father of her children, Bradley Volsted; sister, Alma Aileen...
Stahl John Stahl
Jan 25, 2018
Stahl, Lawrence J. "Larry", 69 of Louisville, KY passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018. Born in Tonawanda, NY to the late Bertha and Norman Stahl. Larry graduated from Bellarmine, worked in sales and served in the Army Reserves. He is survived by his loving wife, Lynn Stahl; children, Maecy and Jeff (Carrie) Stahl; grandchildren, Vendela, Trenton, Ally and Alex; and...
Jennifer Leigh Witt
Jan 25, 2018
Jennifer Leigh "Jenny" Witt, 34, of Leitchfield, KY passed away of January 25, 2018. She enjoyed watching old TV shows, listening to music and spending time with her friends. Jennifer was a loving mother and cherished every moment with her children. She was preceded in death by her father, Alvin Witt and grandmother, Ruby Taylor.Jennifer is survived by her children,...
Laverne Katherine Craig
Jan 25, 2018
LaVerne Katherine Craig, 98, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on January 25, 2018. On a Sunday in August a little girl was born. Although we weren't around that 10th day of August back in 1919, we are sure that she came to the world with the same feisty, passionate sprit she carried through life. She lived through 2 World Wars...
Herbert Earl Harvey, Sr.
Jan 25, 2018
Herbert Earl "Herb" Harvey, Sr., 73, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018. He was a United States Army veteran and a retiree of the former Rohm & Haas Chemical Company, now Dow Chemical, in Louisville, Kentucky. Herb enjoyed restoring street rods and classic cars, and was a member of Northside Christian Church.He was born on...
Michael James Keithley
Jan 25, 2018
Michael J. Keithley, 63, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018. Michael was a true lover of life. He embraced all of life's blessings – his family, his friends, his family home, and all the beauty of God's Earth. He was an artist in every sense of the word. Singer, songwriter, sculptor, and a mighty fine body...
David Arnold
Jan 25, 2018
David Arnold, 60, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on January 25, 2018. David was born on July 19, 1957, Louisville, Kentucky to the late Donald and Tella (Hodge) Arnold. He was also preceded in death by 1 brother, Bobby.David is survived by his son, Jacob (Haileigh) Arnold, step-son, Robbie (Brittney) Brown, step-daughter, Kelly (Jeremy) Nelson, 6 grandchildren, 5 brothers, Leo,...
Earl Raymond Pierce
Jan 25, 2018
Earl Raymond "Buddy" Pierce, World's Greatest Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend.Ray was born in Louisville at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital on June 6, 1942. He attended St. Cecilia Elementary School in Louisville, was a graduate of St. Paul Grade School and Grayson County Catholic High School in St. Paul, Ky., and married his wife Melody at St....
Paul S. Denney
Jan 25, 2018
Paul S. Denney, 92, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018. He was born in Brodhead, Kentucky on December 8, 1925 to the late Simpson and Ellen Denney. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Edith; son, Terry Ray; brother, Jim; sisters, Mary, Paulette and Bettye.Paul is survived by his children;...
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