Obituaries
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...
Cile Granville Bowling
Feb 24, 2025
Cile Granville Bowling, 89, of Austin, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. Cile was born to Elijah Bowling and Rose (Rice) Young on October 16, 1935 in Saul, Kentucky. His maternal grandparents, Granville & Armilda (Spurlock) Rice, raised him, his sister, Pearl, and their cousin, Ollie Shaft, with their 11 other children.
Cile was a jack of all trades....
Doris Jean Dale
Feb 23, 2025
Doris Jean Dale, a vibrantly spirited soul born on December 6, 1958, departed from this earthly realm on February 23, 2025. She navigated the complexities of life with an undeniable feistiness, a characteristic that defined her personality and endeared her to all who crossed her path. Doris was a woman who spoke her mind with confidence and clarity, unwavering in...
Rick Turner
Feb 23, 2025
Ricky "Rick" Turner, aged 65, departed from this world on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in the warm embrace of Louisville, Kentucky.
Rick was a beacon of love and kindness, cherished as a devoted husband, father, brother, and the epitome of a doting "papaw." His life was a tapestry woven with laughter and joy; he found immense delight in telling stories that...
Leonne Ozerus
Feb 23, 2025
Leonne Ozerus, born on December 11, 1960, in Saint Raphael, Haiti, passed away on February 23, 2025, in Skokie, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family. Leonne was a dedicated mother and step-mother whose love for her family was evident in every aspect of her life. She cherished her children, Wislet Mulatre and Macien Mulatre, as well as her step-children, Willy...
Lori Lynn Phelps
Feb 22, 2025
Lori Lynn Phelps, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on February 22, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky. Born on June 2, 1968, Lori was a vibrant spirit known for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for her family.
A proud graduate of Butler High School in 1987, Lori furthered her education with an Associate's degree from the...
Jeffrey Alan Collins
Feb 22, 2025
Jeffrey Alan Collins, born on October30, 1959, passed away on February 22, 2025. He was a graduate of Fern Creek High School where he grew up. Jeff was a man of exceptional dedication, evident in his unwavering commitment to his work, never missing a day throughout his career. Jeff was known for his intelligence and wit, traits that endeared him...
Leslie Daniela Juarez-Espinoza
Feb 22, 2025
Leslie Daniela Juarez-Espinoza and infant daughter, Daniela, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Leslie enjoyed painting and dancing. She loved to make others laugh and smile, and with her one of a kind personality she could light up any room.
They were preceded in death by her grandmother, Celia Guerrero, grandfather, Leandro Juarez, and grandmother, Norma Alicia...
Richard "Rick" Joseph Schroader
Feb 22, 2025
Richard "Rick" Joseph Schroader, 76, was born on September 1, 1948 in Louisville, KY and passed away on February 22, 2025 in Louisville.
He worked for RCA for 18 years and retired from General Electric. He was a long time member of the Cardinal Twirlers Square Dance Club. Rick was also a member of the Robinson-Plumb Masonic Lodge #266.
He is preceded...
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