Obituaries
Tim Miyahara
May 5, 2025
Timothy "Tim" Miyahara, 62, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 5, 2025. Born on December 27, 1962, in Longmont, Colorado, Tim was the cherished son of Wayne Edward Newman and the late Keiko Miyahara.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Sherry Miyahara; his beloved daughters, Alexandra P. Miyahara and Maddie M. Miyahara; his...
James Patrick McCoy
May 5, 2025
James "Jim" Patrick McCoy, a spirited soul and beloved member of the community, left this world on May 5, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky, surrounded by the warmth of his friends and family. Born on November 1, 1965, Jim’s life was a vibrant tapestry woven with passion and creativity.
Jim dedicated numerous years to his career at Harbour Freight, where his hard...
Judy Edmondson
May 4, 2025
Judith "Judy" Ann Edmondson, 79, of Prospect, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
She was born on December 21, 1945 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Edward Sr. and Anna (Hall) Edmondson. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Edward Edmondson Jr., sister, Janice Edmondson and brother, Norton Weldon Edmondson.
Judy is survived by her loving sister, Constance...
Thomas Edward Lockard
May 3, 2025
Thomas Edward Lockard, born on June 25, 1953, left us on May 3, 2025, with his beloved wife by his side. He lived a life that was free-spirited and fun-loving, a spirit that everyone around him cherished and valued. His untiring dedication to both work and family resonated through every aspect of his life, as he embraced all his roles...
Ronald "Quack" Neal Quakenbush
May 3, 2025
Ronald "Quack" Neal Quakenbush, passed away on May 3, 2025, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, at the age of 87. Born on December 10, 1937, in New Albany, Indiana, he was a proud alumnus of New Albany High School, graduating in the class of '56.
Ronald dedicated much of his life to serving his community, notably as the Superintendent for the Floyd County...
Mark William Drake
May 2, 2025
Mark William Drake, born on February 14, 1964, passed away on May 2, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of compassion, dedication, and a zest for life that touched who knew him.
Mark was a man of many interests and talents. His mechanical savvy was evident in his love for working on cars and motorcycles, reveling in the intricate details of...
Kelley Denise (Smith) Hall
May 2, 2025
Kelley Denise (Smith) Hall, 64, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. She graduated from North Harrison High School in 1979. Upon graduation, Kelley went on to attend IU Southeast and later graduated from House of James Beauty College.
She was born on December 12, 1960 in Corydon, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas...
Joyce Mae Rapp
May 1, 2025
Joyce Mae Rapp, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Joyce was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She devoted her life to her family and was loved by all. Joyce spent several years of her life working at Amshoff's kid care where she made an everlasting impact on the children that she...
James "JP" "Redman" Phillips
May 1, 2025
James "JP" "Redman" Phillips, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, on May 1, 2025. He was a member of Little Flock Missionary Baptist Church. He was a Central High School graduate class of 1955. JP retired from Henry Vogt Machine Company after 31 years of service. He was Navy veteran who proudly served with his brother, Junie....
William "Billy" Heflin
May 1, 2025
William "Billy" Heflin, age 58, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025.
Billy was a devoted husband, father, son, and papaw, whose love for his family knew no bounds. With a heart full of kindness, generosity and a contagious sense of humor, he brought joy to those around him. For over 30 years, Billy worked as a welder,...
David "Rabbit" Bolton
May 1, 2025
David W. Bolton, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025. David was a fun loving guy who loved being outdoors fishing and would always be there if you needed help. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed hanging out with his friend Jimmy drinking beer. David will be missed by all who knew him.
He...
Keith Douglas Autry
May 1, 2025
Keith Douglas Autry, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Keith was a loving dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend. He was devoted Chiller Mechanic member of the Local 502 Pipefitters Union. He was an avid animal lover and loved his dogs Jack and Jill. Keith will be missed by all who knew him.
He was born...
Charles Robert Eads Jr.
May 1, 2025
Charles Robert Eads Jr., a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Georgetown, Indiana. Born on February 17, 1961, in Louisville, Kentucky, Charles lived a life marked by hard work, love for his family, and an unwavering spirit of kindness.
For 29 years, Charles devoted himself to his career as a forklift driver...
James Alan Badger
May 1, 2025
James Alan Badger, 63, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and a member of VFW Post 1693. Jim enjoyed watching NASCAR and was an avid fisherman and also gardener. He always looked forward to gathering around a bonfire and getting to spend time with his...
Matthew Joseph Baumler
Apr 30, 2025
Matthew Joseph Baumler, 50, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on April 30, 2025.
He was born in Louisville on October 31, 1974 to Jay and Brenda Baumler. Matthew was a very kind hearted and loving person, who tried to help everyone he knew. He loved old muscle cars and had a special affinity for Mopar. In his spare times he could...
Betty G. Bottorff
Apr 30, 2025
Betty G. Bottorff, 87, of La Grange, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. She was a member of Buckner Christian Church. Betty retired from Jefferson County Schools as a Food Service Manager. She was also a member of The Order of the Eastern Star and the La Grange Kiwanis.
She was the beloved wife of the late Morton Steelman...
Robert Lee "Bobby" Chandler
Apr 30, 2025
Robert Lee "Bobby" Chandler Jr., passed peacefully surrounded by his children and loving wife, on April 30, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on January 22, 1956, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Robert and Aline (Hogan) Chandler, Bobby lived a life characterized by devotion, kindness, and an infectious sense of humor. His spirit enriched the lives of everyone he encountered,...
Raymond Pryor
Apr 29, 2025
Raymond "Ray" Pryor, 60, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 after he lost his long hard fought battle with esophageal cancer. Ray was held warmly in the loving arms of his Heavenly Father and surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 8, 1964 in Louisville, KY. Ray graduated from Bishop David High School...
Basil Lee Kimes
Apr 29, 2025
Basil Lee Kimes, was born on October 5, 1929, and left this world peacefully on April 29, 2025.
Basil proudly served in the United States Army. His sense of duty extended beyond his military service; it was reflected in his participation in the Trinity United Methodist Church in New Albany, where he was a long-time member.
Outside of his service and faith,...
Mark Edward Hickey
Apr 28, 2025
Mark Hickey, 64, died peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025 with his family beside him. People thought of him as a cool, funny guy who may or may not have been in a rock band. He is and was cherished as a husband, father (and longtime cat-dad), son, brother, cousin, uncle, and dear friend.
Born in Louisville on September 30, 1960,...
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