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Tammy Underwood
Nov 12, 2023
Tammy Underwood , 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023. She was born on May 3, 1958 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Doyle and Christine (Meredith) Decker . Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Mark Underwood.Tammy will always be remembered for being a loving and devoted mom and grandmother....
William Neil Gross
Nov 12, 2023
William Neil Gross 82, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at home on Sunday, November 12, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 5, 1941 and was adopted months later by his parents, William and Augadine Gross. Bill is also preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Gross, daughter, Misty Gross and his son, Christen Gross.In 1977, Bill founded...
Ernestine Jackson
Nov 12, 2023
Ernestine Jackson, 78, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Ernestine was a loving mom, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend. She was an educator who left a lasting impression on her students. She was always passionate in her beliefs, she was spiritual, and was always trying to embody the love of Christ everywhere she went. She was...
James H. Sheffield, Jr.
Nov 12, 2023
James H. Sheffield, Jr., age 68 of Louisville, Kentucky returned to his heavenly father on Sunday, November 12, 2023.Visitation will be from 11am to 1pm Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, East Louisville Chapel, 235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, Kentucky 40243. A celebration of James' life will follow at 1pm there. To leave a special message for...
Joshua Allen Wheatley
Nov 11, 2023
Joshua Allen Wheatley, 35, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Joshua was.."The Weeze". He had a heart of gold, and an unrivaled spirit. He wouldn't have much, but he would give it all in the event that anyone else needed it more. He was goofy. He was understanding. He was, to say the least, unique, but...
Doris Ann (Jones) Wycoff
Nov 11, 2023
Doris Ann (Jones) Wycoff, 90, of Otisco, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. She was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Doris had a lifelong career in health care and was an avid animal lover.She was born on April 24, 1933 in Louisville, Kentucky to John, Sr. and Annie (May) Jones. In addition to her parents,...
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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