Obituaries
Mckinely "K.J." Thornton
Feb 16, 2018
McKinely Thornton , Jr., was born March 30, 1998 in Louisville, Ky to Takisha M. Faulkner and McKinely Thornton SR. McKinely, better known as "K.J." endured many health challenges but the grace of God, covered him even then. At the age of two, he was blessed to have Scott "Buddy" and Allan & Linda Breland come into his life. Where...
David Wohner, Jr.
Feb 16, 2018
David Wohner, Jr., 58, of Louisville, KY passed away on February 16, 2018. He was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Foster.David is survived by his children, David (Ashley) Wohner III and Angela Wohner; granddaughter, Joplin Wohner; mother, Sissy Miller; father, David Wohner, Sr.; sister, Theresa Wohner Frank; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 21,...
Hampton Eugene Peters
Feb 16, 2018
Hampton Eugene "Gene" Peters, age 75 of Louisville, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018. Gene retired from Ashland Oil after 25 years of service and was a member of Southeast Christian Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandpa who adored his family. Gene was preceded in death by his wife Elaine Carrington Peters; and his parents, William and Aleene...
William Owen Knotts
Feb 15, 2018
William Owen "Bill" Knotts, Jr., 80, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018. He was an avid NASCAR and drag-racing fan and even built his own hotrods in his younger years. Bill could be described as always "tinkering" with something in the garage.He was born on September 15, 1937 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late William...
Mary Elizabeth (Broderick) Avis
Feb 15, 2018
Mary Elizabeth (Broderick) "Betsy" Avis, 65, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018 in New Albany. She was a member of St. Mary's Navilleton Catholic Church and a former member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church. Betsy loved to travel and play cards and the slot machines at the casino, but her true love...
Brenda Kay Proctor
Feb 15, 2018
Brenda Kay Proctor, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on June 17, 1951 to the late Gobel Nix and Maudie Williams. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Proctor; a son, Larry Lucas, Jr.; siblings, Poe Nix, Carlos Nix, LeRoy Nix, Jimmy...
Richard Gaines Hunter
Feb 15, 2018
Richard Gaines Hunter, age 87 of Simpsonville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee and graduated from Cohn High School in 1949. After serving in the Korean War, he graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Business Administration. He spent the next 37 years in the trucking industry. Richard was...
Jason Ross Ford
Feb 14, 2018
Jason Ross Ford, age 40 of Louisville, Kentucky, joined his grandparents who loved him dearly on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. He was formerly employed with Captains Quarters. He was born to Betty Fleischman and Dennis Ford on February 19, 1977 and grew up in Louisville. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ann Bridges, Peggy Ford, Dill Ford and...
Thomas Benny Smith
Feb 14, 2018
Thomas Benny Smith, 52, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on February 14, 2018. He was born on December 4, 1965 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Thomas and Brenda (McIntyre) Smith. Tommy is survived by his children; Crystal McQueen, Krystina McQueen, Thomas McQueen, Christopher Smith, brothers, Terry Gene Smith, Trevor Smith. He is also survived by grandchildren; Jadin Jackson, Emma...
Marion Faulkner
Feb 14, 2018
Marion Faulkner, 91, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on February 14, 2018. She moved to Louisville in March of 1968 and retired from J.C. Penney in 1991. Marion enjoyed her friends at Circle of Friends Quilting, her card playing groups and all the friends and staff at Brownsboro Park. Marion was born on March 14, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan to...
Lonnie Creech
Feb 13, 2018
Lonnie Creech, 72, of Jeffersonsville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. He was a skilled craftsman who loved working with his hands and attending classic car shows. Lonnie will always be remembered for his love of the UK Wildcats and for being a kind and loving person who never met a stranger. He was born on June 27,...
Stella Verna Keith
Feb 13, 2018
Stella Verna Keith, 95, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on February 13, 2018 at Baptist East Hospital. She was born on December 10, 1922 in Leavenworth, Indiana to the late James and Carrie (Thompson) Byarley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Lampton Keith. Stella is survived by her daughter, Donna Keith Drake, son, William Aaron Keith...
Scott Harold Davis
Feb 13, 2018
Scott Harold Davis, 73, of Edwardsville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in New Albany. He was a member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church, the Masonic Lodge #480 in Georgetown, and the Korner Kitchen Coffee Club. Scott loved IU and Floyd Central Sports and hunting mushrooms every spring. He was a 1963 graduate of New...
Mary Jane White-Hoggson
Feb 12, 2018
Mary Jane Murphy White-Hoggson, 91, passed away on February 12, 2018 in New Albany, IN. A New Albany native, she resided in New York City for many years where she worked as a women's fashion buyer and merchandiser.Survivors include a daughter, Katherine Vowels and granddaughter, Rebecca Peterson, both of Louisville, KY; three great-granddaughters and cousins. Preceding her in death was...
Donald Leo Wheatley, Sr.
Feb 12, 2018
Donald Leo Wheatley, Sr., 78, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018. He was a 1957 graduate of Providence High School and a United States Marine Corp veteran. Don was a professional carpenter by trade and enjoyed both wine making and beekeeping. He was a man of faith and a long-time member of St. John Paul...
Terry W. Howerton
Feb 12, 2018
Terry W. Howerton, 61, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018. He was born at Beale Air Force Base, California on February 13, 1956 to George and the late Rachel Howerton.In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by a daughter, Alicia Hernandez and a brother, Jerry Howerton. Terry is survived by his beloved children,...
Lawrence Denver Vessels, Jr.
Feb 12, 2018
Lawrence Denver Vessels (Larry), Jr. a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend passed away at home with family at his side on Monday February 12, 2018. He was a retired Material Handler for Ford Motor Co. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Charlotte and Lawrence Vessels; his daughter, Cathy Vessels, his son, Darrell Davis; his grandson, Matthew Hedgespeth...
Dorothy Elizabeth Veasley
Feb 12, 2018
Dorothy Elizabeth Veasley was born April 12th 1933 in Cerulean, Kentucky. She was the eldest daughter of twelve siblings to Houston Bell, a farmer, and Gertrude Bell, a homemaker. Dorothy attended Attics High School briefly then eloped at the young age of fifteen. She later remarried to Albert Veasley of Georgia, an Air Force Veteran to whom she was married...
Freda Joyce Mischler
Feb 12, 2018
Freda Joyce Mischler, 77, of Leitchfield, Kentucky passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018. She was born in Caneyville , Kentucky on December 7, 1940. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Mischler; father, Henry Pippin and mother, Rudell Peyton. Joyce is survived by her beloved children, Vickey (David) Hypes, Barnes Mischler, Monica (Mark) Tucker and Valerie (Mark)...
Lola Ann Maxwell
Feb 12, 2018
Lola Maxwell, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on February 12, 2018. Lola was born on September 29, 1949, Dayton, Ohio to Mrs. Eula Green and the late Ephraim Fulks. Lola leaves behind her husband of 50 years, Kenneth Maxwell SR.; three children, Kenneth JR. (Tracy) Maxwell, Amber Banks (Taylor Woods) and Brian Maxwell; brother, Daniel (Brenda) Fulks, sisters, Leila...
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