Obituaries

Kimber Nicole Carothers

Kimber Nicole Carothers

Jan 24, 2023

Kimber Carothers, 37, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Kimber had a great personality and loved being a hairdresser. She enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.She was born on May 5, 1985, in New Albany, Indiana, to John and Dawn (Townsley) Carothers.Kimber is survived by her parents, John and Dawn Carothers; son,...

Lee Smith

Lee Smith

Jan 24, 2023

Lee Smith, 55, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Lee was a passionate, generous, selfless, good Christian man to anyone who happened to cross paths with him. Lee enjoyed every moment with his sons creating memories: fishing, hiking, traveling, teaching and coaching in sports and life. He is a proud Marine that served our country with...

Elizabeth Schulz

Elizabeth Schulz

Jan 23, 2023

Elizabeth Holder Schulz, beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 23, 2023. She was 94 years old. She has joined her beloved husband and life partner of 71 years, O.J., in God's loving embrace for eternal life. Betty Holder was born and raised in Louisville, the only...

Marce Len Parmley

Marce Len Parmley

Jan 23, 2023

Marce Len Parmley, was born on June 26, 1950, to Celia Parmley in Burkesville, KY, passed away on January 23, 2023. Marce was a retired Jefferson County public school teacher and a diehard UofL Cardinal fan. Marce graduated with a bachelor's degree from Kentucky State University in 1974, and later received his master's degree in 1984, from the University of...

David Louis Totten

David Louis Totten

Jan 23, 2023

David "Dave" Louis Totten, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023.He was born on January 5, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late William and Alta (Stribling) Totten. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Barry Totten, Robert Totten and sister Betty Sweasy.Dave is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sally Totten,...

Wendell R. Hawkins

Wendell R. Hawkins

Jan 23, 2023

Wendell R. Hawkins, 93, passed away on January 23, 2023 following a brief illness. He was born on May 30, 1929 in Louisville and was raised in Chaplin, Kentucky. He was the only child of the late Omer and Mary (Sweeney) Hawkins. Wendell was a graduate of Bloomfield High School. Following stateside service in the U. S. Air Force during...

William Lee Beams, Sr.

William Lee Beams, Sr.

Jan 23, 2023

William Lee Beams, Sr., 75, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and Indiana Army National Guard. Bill was an avid fan of the Kentucky Wildcats and enjoyed golfing and bowling. He loved visiting the Smoky Mountains and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.He was born on March 25, 1947, in...

Donald Bernard Fedrick

Donald Bernard Fedrick

Jan 22, 2023

Donald "Don" Bernard Fedrick was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 11, 1948 to the late Eliza Wade Fedrick and Cornelius Fedrick, Sr. Don was the youngest of the three sons born to this union and passed, peacefully on January 22, 2023. Don was educated in the Cleveland public school system. He was a graduate of Central State University where...

Joseph Lee Ferguson

Joseph Lee Ferguson

Jan 22, 2023

Joseph Lee Ferguson, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Joseph was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He will truly be missed by all of his friend and family.He was born on November 21, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky to George and Gladys (Rhodes) Ferguson. He is preceded in death by his...

William Arthur Kratz Ii

William Arthur Kratz Ii

Jan 22, 2023

William Arthur Kratz, II, age 83 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023. He was born January 19,1940 to the late William Arthur Kratz I and Alice Miller Kratz. Bill served in the United States Navy. He is also preceded in death by his stepson, Brian Farmer; his sister, Elizabeth Walerczak; and brother, Bruce Kratz.Bill left behind to...

Mary Brown Standard

Mary Brown Standard

Jan 21, 2023

Mary (Jean) Brown Standard was born June 16, 1946, to the late James H. "Jimmy" Brown and Carlyne Alexander (Brown) Lee in Giles County, Pulaski, TN. She was the second child from this union. When she was very young, the family moved to Louisville, KY, to raise her and her brother, James Campbell Brown. At an early age, Jean took...

Michael Allen Nall

Michael Allen Nall

Jan 21, 2023

Michael Allen Nall, 70, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023. He is a United States Navy veteran. Michael was an avid fan of Sci-Fi and superheroes and enjoyed watching wrestling.He was born on November 18, 1952, in Marion, Indiana, to Phillip and Helen Nall. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by...

Edward Kinman Zachari

Edward Kinman Zachari

Jan 21, 2023

Edward Kinman Zachari, age 90 of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the home of his daughter. He was a retired bus driver for Greyhound Bus Lines. He was preceded in death by his wife, L. Sue Singleton Zachari; parents, Herbert A. and Cecil Osborne Zachari; brother, Herbert A. Zachari, Jr.; son, David P. Zachari; and grandson,...

Elizabeth Higdon

Elizabeth Higdon

Jan 21, 2023

My dear mom, Loretta Higdon, sadly passed away on January 21, 2023 at the age of 92. She was a wonderful mom who was always there when I needed her. She was an extremely strong woman with so many talents that I admired, and she inspired me to aim for the stars, even if I couldn't always reach them. She...

Robin Bowen

Robin Bowen

Jan 20, 2023

Robin Bowen, 60, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023. She was born on June 22, 1962 in Louisville, Kentucky to Robert and Mary (Everett) Moody. Robin graduated from Doss High School in 1981, and went on to receive her Medical Secretary Certificate at Louisville College of Medical and Dental Careers. She worked as a Certified Nurses...

Kaleb Michael Brown

Kaleb Michael Brown

Jan 20, 2023

Kaleb Michael Brown, 24, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023. Kaleb was a very compassionate, caring, funny, charismatic and loving man. He was full of life and his smile could light up a room. Kaleb enjoyed being in the outdoors and spending time with friends; especially his family. Kaleb will be deeply missed by all who...

Lena Mae Claxon

Lena Mae Claxon

Jan 20, 2023

Lena Mae Claxon was born on September 20th 1940 in Alabama. She passed away on January 20th 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was 82 years old at the time of her passing. She was a remarkable lady who had her catering business. She lived in the Highlands most of her life. Lena Mae was a wonderful wife, an amazing mother,...

Melvin Alan Sutherland

Melvin Alan Sutherland

Jan 20, 2023

Melvin Alan Sutherland, age 54, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away Friday, January 20th, 2023. He was a 1985 graduate of Shawnee High School. He was an auto mechanic with Quality Exhaust and S&S transmission. He was an avid University of Louisville, Dallas Cowboys, and Boston Celtics fan. Melvin truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, spending time and...

Susan Jane Hayes

Susan Jane Hayes

Jan 20, 2023

Susan Jane Hayes, 81, of Greenville, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 20, 2023. Susan enjoyed traveling and loved crafting. Above all else, her greatest love of all was her grandchildren. She was a member of the Catholic faith and also worshipped at Grace Lutheran Church in New Albany. Susan was a histologist at Norton...

Melvin R. Sams, Sr.

Melvin R. Sams, Sr.

Jan 20, 2023

Melvin R. "Bud" Sams, Sr., 78, of Elizabeth, Indiana, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023. Bud worked for Hoosier Panel for 20 years and Floyd Central School for 19 years until his retirement. He was a member of Faith Fellowship Church in Elizabeth.He was born on January 25, 1944, in Georgetown, Indiana, to the late Charles and Viola (Riley)...

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