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Dorothy Light

Dorothy Light

Nov 10, 2023

Dorothy Light, 72, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023. Dorothy was a dedicated teacher who later took on a role in family resource, she loved working with children. She was a devote Christian, Dorothy was the best mother ever.She was born on September 12, 1951 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Oakley and Violet Smith, she...

James Alan Barley

James Alan Barley

Nov 10, 2023

James Alan "Jim" Barley, 58, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023. Jim was a loving father, brother, and friend. He was outgoing and never met a stranger. Jim enjoyed making others laugh with his silly jokes and was always the life of the party. He was an avid hunter and found solace in a tree stand...

Rickey Lester Sims

Rickey Lester Sims

Nov 10, 2023

Rickey Lester Sims, 63, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023.Rickey was full of life and joy, from the earliest age his love and compassion showed by caring for his younger siblings. He enjoyed caring for his loved ones and friends throughout life. He was the bright light that lit up any room he entered. He will...

Robert L. Rogers

Robert L. Rogers

Nov 10, 2023

Robert (Bob) L. Rogers, age 99, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023. He was born in Frankfort, Kentucky on February 24, 1924, son of the late Leslie and Pat Rogers. He graduated from Frankfort High School and the University of Kentucky with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Bob served in the U.S. Army during World War...

Bettye J. Smith

Bettye J. Smith

Nov 10, 2023

Bettye J. Smith, 87, of Louisville, KY peacefully passed away on November 10, 2023. Born on September 28, 1936 to Joe and Mary Towery (Stallings) of Owensboro, Kentucky. She was a parishioner of St. Gabriel Church in Louisville.She graduated from Murray State University with a BS in Nursing. Her nursing career spanned nearly 45 years from Owensboro to Louisville, Kentucky....

Harold Sidney Robison Jr.

Harold Sidney Robison Jr.

Nov 9, 2023

Harold (PeeWee) Robison Jr, 81, passed away Thursday, November 9th 2023 at the Twin Oaks Assisted Living in New Castle, Kentucky. He was born on February 22, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Harold and Della (Perry) Robison. Harold was an army veteran and retired heavy machine operator. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of...

Lena Gay (Sorrels) Rouzer

Lena Gay (Sorrels) Rouzer

Nov 9, 2023

Lena Gay (Sorrels) Rouzer, 76, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. She retired from Ford Motor Company - Louisville Assembly Plant after over 30 years and was a member of UAW Local 862. Lena enjoyed sewing, baking for her friends and coworkers, and in her younger years liked working out in the yard. She will be...

Charles Alvin Shewmaker

Charles Alvin Shewmaker

Nov 9, 2023

Charles Alvin Shewmaker, 85, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. He was a proud member of Silver Street United Methodist Church. Charles enjoyed playing horseshoes, bowling, watching sports and animal planet, gardening, gospel music, fishing, and most importantly spending time with his family.He was born on February 10, 1938 in New Albany, Indiana to the...

Nanci Brake Chasteen

Nanci Brake Chasteen

Nov 9, 2023

Nanci Brake Chasteen, age 81 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. She was born on July 6, 1942 in Princeton, WV, to the late Judson McDonald Brake and Evelyn Golden Brake. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Donald Rae Chasteen, infant daughter, Paige Golden Chasteen, brother, Judson M. Brake, III,...

Carolyn Ann Simpson

Carolyn Ann Simpson

Nov 8, 2023

Carolyn Ann Simpson departed this earthly life peacefully during the early morning at her Big Sissy, Hattie's Home on November 8, 2023. Carolyn was born in La Grange, KY on July 12, 1965 to Betty Simpson and is preceded in death with her father, Leon Simpson. She is survived by her only child, Kiola Simpson, husband, Rodney Lee Sutton, and...

Carolyn R. Gehlbach

Carolyn R. Gehlbach

Nov 8, 2023

Carolyn R. Gehlbach, 81, of Lanesville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.She was born on September 18, 1942 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Ambrose Andres and Eva (Fisher) Libs. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Larry Andres and Robert "Bootsy" Andres.Carolyn is survived by her loving husband, Larry J. Gehlbach;...

Peggy Kessler Payne

Peggy Kessler Payne

Nov 8, 2023

Peggy Kessler Payne, 73, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. She was born on October 23, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Fred and Margaret Kessler . Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her step son, Randy Wells.Peggy was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, working in...

Terry Lee Darnell

Terry Lee Darnell

Nov 8, 2023

Terry Lee Darnell, 75, of Taylorsville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. He was born on February 29, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky to Presley and Dorothy (Doyle) Darnell. Terry retired from GE where he worked for 33 years. He coached high school football for several years at Bullitt East High School. In his spare time he enjoyed fixing...

Joseph Bernard Backert

Joseph Bernard Backert

Nov 8, 2023

Joseph Bernard "Bernie" Backert, age 76 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Bernie was born on July 6, 1947 in Louisville, the oldest of 9 children. He attended St. Francis of Rome and Trinity High School. He received an accounting degree from Bellarmine College. He was a retired CPA having worked as auditor for Deloitte and Touche...

George Arthur Brown

George Arthur Brown

Nov 7, 2023

George Arthur Brown, 60, passed away on November 7, 2023.George leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 17 years, Laura Jane Priest Brown; sons, Jeremy Mayberry and Brian Mayberry; grandchildren, Mason Carter Mayberry, Maverick Carson Mayberry and Myles Camille Mayberry; mother, Katie Brown; father, George Moore and siblings, Raymond Brown, James Moore, Christina Moore, Ian Moore, Kennetha Moore, Kenneth...

Shawn Thomas Harlow

Shawn Thomas Harlow

Nov 7, 2023

Shawn Thomas Harlow, 43, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. He was born on October 16, 1980 in Louisville, Kentucky to Thomas and Rebecca (Puckett) Harlow . He is preceded in death by his father and his Sister, Cheri Lynn Clark.Shawn was a devoted dad, loving son and brother and a friend to many. He was...

Phillip Francis Osborne

Phillip Francis Osborne

Nov 7, 2023

Phillip Francis Osborne, 66, of Ramsey, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.He was born on April 12, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Bernard Osborne Sr. and Edna Reauchle Osborne. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Osborne; and brother, Bernard Osborne, Jr.Phillip is survived by his children, Jason Osborne, Phillip...

Sharon Kay (Barker) Dalton

Sharon Kay (Barker) Dalton

Nov 7, 2023

Sharon Kay (Barker) Dalton, 80, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. She retired from the New Albany Township Assessor's office and was a member at Harvest Time Ministries in Floyds Knobs. Sharon loved going shopping and working on scrapbooks.She was born on August 26, 1943, in New Albany, to John "Kelvin" and Louise (Ramsey) Barker....

Paula Broughton

Paula Broughton

Nov 7, 2023

Paula Broughton, 55, of Henryville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Paula enjoyed outdoors, gardening, music, and most importantly spending time with her family. Family life was Paula's true love and passion.She was born on December 9, 1967 in East Chicago, Indiana to James and Georgia (Bowen) Short. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...

Robbin Pearson

Robbin Pearson

Nov 6, 2023

Robbin T. Pearson, 72, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully in her home on November 6, 2023, after spending a week surrounded by many of her loved ones - both family and friends. She will be truly and deeply missed in so many ways. Yet, we are grateful for the time we had to spend with her and look forward...

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