Obituaries
Billie May Presnell Smith
Jan 2, 2018
Billie May Presnell Smith, age 83 of Louisville, KY, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018. She was born on April 28, 1934 a native of Blytheville, Arkansas. Billie was a member of Southeast Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Clyde Smith; and her parents, Jordan and Elizabeth Presnell.Billie is survived by her son, Anthony Smith...
Robert Lee "Bobby" Sorg
Jan 2, 2018
Robert Lee "Bobby" Sorg, 73, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at his home. He was a United States Navy veteran, a founding member of the American Legion Post 42, and a life-time member of the VFW Post 3281 in New Albany. Bobby had a career in both upholstery and bartending.He was born on September 28,...
Joseph Emmett Combs
Jan 2, 2018
Joseph Emmett Combs, 71, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 18, 1946 to the late Poggon and Mary Rita Combs. He believed in Christ and prayed daily. Joe was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting and bonfires. He also enjoyed home cooked meals...
Curtis Dean Head
Jan 1, 2018
Curtis Head, age 44 and Sherry Dean Head, age 50 both of Radcliff, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Curtis was born on March 2, 1974 in Louisville, Kentucky. Curtis is preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Donald Head; brother, Terry Ray Head; and sister, Yvonne Lynn Head. Curtis is survived by his daughter, Samantha Rashelle Head,...
Doris Ann (Blotz) Mcdonner
Jan 1, 2018
Doris Ann (Blotz) McDonner, 71, of Concord, North Carolina, formerly of Elizabeth, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018, at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, North Carolina. She was an active member of the Mallard Creek Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, until her illness.Doris was born on January 5, 1946, in Elizabeth, Indiana, to the late Victor...
Diane Johnson Rogers
Jan 1, 2018
Diane Johnson Rogers breathed every breath longing for the next adventure and craving for more. As she crossed into 2018, she decided it was a good time to set off into her final and greatest adventure yet. She now enjoys her timeless days doing just what she looked forward to most; knowing and worshipping her Heavenly Father in her perfect...
Dawn Wheeler
Dec 31, 2017
Dawn Rene Wheeler passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017. At 48, my curly haired girl went home to her Lord and Saviour Jesus. She was a firm believer in Christ. Dawn was formerly employed by Dr. Dennis Sparks as his Medical Assistant and X-ray Technician.Dawn is survived by her loving husband, Earl; her father, Bernard Hightower; her step-daughter, Lisa Carol...
Patricia Jane Crabtree
Dec 31, 2017
Patricia Jane Crabtree, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 28, 1940. She was the daughter of Eula and Harold Pullen. She was a choir member at Louisville Baptist Temple and attended Beth Haven Baptist Church for many years.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...
Nicki Ann Workman
Dec 31, 2017
Nicki Ann Workman, 32, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 18, 1985 to Roger Workman and Kathy Martinez.Nicki is survived by her beloved parents; Roger Workman and Kathy (Eric) Martine; sons, Wesley H. Workman and Elijah F. Morrisey; sister, Joey L. (Samual) Todd, brothers, Kevin S. Strong and...
Rita Ann Herbst
Dec 31, 2017
Rita Ann Herbst , 81, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 31, 2017. Rita was born on May 8, 1936, Louisville, Kentucky to the late John and Annabelle Forsting. Rita is survived by her husband of 59 years, Robert F. Herbst, Jr., son, Robert F. Herbst, III, son, Michael D. Herbst, grandson, Ryne S. Herbst, granddaughter, Katie R. Herbst....
Betty Jean (Skaggs) Newkirk
Dec 30, 2017
Betty Jean (Skaggs) Newkirk, 78, peacefully transitioned home on December 30, 2017.In her life she was accomplished in many things. Betty took pride in her life and work and had a can-do spirit. She was educated in Larue and Jefferson County. Betty earned many certificates in Early Childhood education, floral arrangements, cake decorating and catering; owned a restaurant, and opened...
Edna Louise Miller
Dec 30, 2017
Edna Louise Miller, 93, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017. She was born in Hodgenville, Kentucky on March 23, 1924 to the late Frank and Julia Miller. She was retired from Churchill Park School.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Miller; a son, Larry Miller; siblings, Geneva Thomas, Hughlett...
Lamont B. Adams
Dec 30, 2017
. Lamont B. Adams, 73, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on November 20, 1944 to the late William and Anna Adams. In addition to his parents, Lamont was preceded in death by a brother William Adams Jr. Lamont is survived by his beloved wife of 15 years, Sandra Adams;...
Morris Dewey Freeman
Dec 30, 2017
Freeman, Morris Dewey, 86 Entered eternal life December 30, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Norma Freeman. He was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and worked throughout his life as an accountant. He was a member of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) and a past president of the local IMA chapter. He served...
Barbara Ann Hale Elder
Dec 30, 2017
Barbara Ann Hale Elder, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 15, 1933 to the late Alvin Jackson and Iva Helen Hale. She was a member of Valley Chapel of Prayer. She was a loving wife, mother, grammy, sister, aunt, friend, homemaker and seamstress.In addition to her parents...
Loretta Kay Pennington
Dec 30, 2017
Loretta Kay Pennington, 62, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 18, 1955 to the late Paul and Rita Cripps. Loretta is survived by her beloved husband of 22 years, Kenny Pennington; daughters, Lisa (David) Sumner, Donna Pennington; brother, Doug (Shirley) Cripps; sister, Tammy (Glen) Stillings; and many nieces...
Lloyd Alton Delk, Jr.
Dec 30, 2017
Lloyd Alton Delk, Jr., 61, passed away on December 30, 2017. He loved to watch NASCAR and was an avid UK fan. Lloyd loved his family deeply and enjoyed spending time with them. He was preceded in death by father, Lloyd Alton Delk, Jr. and step-son, Mark Franklin.Lloyd is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Debbie Delk; son,...
Michael Wesley Barr
Dec 29, 2017
Michael Wesley Barr, 68, of Louisville Kentucky, passed away on December 29, 2017. Michael was born on July 30, 1949, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Wesley Homer Barr and Mary Elizabeth Barr (née Nelson). He is preceded in death by his eldest daughter, Michelle Barr, and survived by his daughters, Melissa Shields, Marci Thomas (Donald), and Monica Gonzalez...
Uriah Nathaniel Stutzman
Dec 29, 2017
Uriah Nathaniel Stutzman, 38, of Cox's Creek, Kentucky passed away on December 29, 2017. He worked for RxCrossroads. Uriah was born on September 10, 1979 in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Maria Simpson-Stutzman; father, Joseph Stutzman; mother, Susan Swigart-Romig and step-father, Alan Romig; sisters, Barbara Stutzman-Wise, Alyssa Stutzman, Teresa Stutzman and Michelle Beaver-Snyder;...
Charles T. Wright
Dec 29, 2017
Charlie T. Wright passed away on December 28th, 2017, at the age of 83 years. A native of Lexington, KY, Charlie was a graduate of Asbury College. Charlie was also an Army Veteran serving in the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Margaret Wright and his grandson, Justin Cooper. He is survived by his...
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