All Obituaries

Graciela Belem Esparza of Bedford, Indiana passed away on November 28, 2023 at the age of 19. She was born a fighter at 34 weeks on January 27, 2004 in Louisville, Kentucky to Sergio and Naomi Esparza. Early on, Graciela faced many challenges. At birth, she was diagnosed with TS (Tuberous Sclerosis). At the age of one, she was diagnosed with MPS IIIA (Mucopolysaccharidosis “Sanfilippo Syndrome” Type III). At 18 months old, she received an un-related umbilical cord blood stem cell...

Thomas W. Wilkerson Jr., 82, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away in Louisville, Kentucky on November 28, 2023. He was born on January 6, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky, son of Thomas Wilkerson Sr. and Flossie Wilkerson. Tom was a union iron worker and home builder for many years and was a very dedicated and talented worker. He had a company with his sons called “Wilky’s Erectors” Tom was a United States Air Force veteran and enjoyed his family time, golfing, camping,...

Ricky Lee McQueary, 57, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on Saturday, February 12, 1966, to the late David and Joe Ann McQueary in Louisville, Kentucky. Ricky was a fighter his entire life. He fought adversity from a young age and up until the moment he passed away. Ricky was an alcoholic for a lot of his adult life, but found the strength to overcome and conquer his demons, and was 6 years sober at the time of his passing. He also fought cancer...

Richard Lee Bohanon Sr., 80, of Clarksville, Indiana passed away on November 27, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 16, 1943 in New Albany, Indiana son of Kenneth and Lucille Bohanon. Richard retired from CSX Railroad Company after 30 years of dedicated service. He was a United States Marine and served during the Vietnam War. Richard had a passion for coaching kids in basketball, volleyball and track and loved watching and caring for his grandchildren...

Cherrie Ann Pickett, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 24, 2023 at Hildegard House in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on December 11, 1955 in South Bend, Indiana daughter of Abe and Ruth Pickett. Cherrie worked in security for many years and enjoyed spending time with her sons and grandchildren. She is survived by her sons, Murray Starling and Delshawn Pickett(Cecilee); along with 5 grandchilden, Qunci, Jordan, Dejea, Delshawn Jr. Pickett, Elijah Monks. Cremation was...

Ollye Mae Davenport Clark, 94, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on October 11, 1929, to the late Charles Edward “Horton” Davenport and Leora Frances Moran Davenport in Greensburg, Kentucky. Ollye was a loving wife, mother and daughter. Growing up on a farm during the Great Depression, Ollye was a hardworking, strong, outspoken, independent person. She was a Kentucky Colonial, and very active in politics. Along with her husband,...

Billy R. “Pappy” Roarx, 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, November 16, 2023. He worked at Auto Glass for 18 years was a jack of most trades and master of glass. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, he loved the beach, and was the life of the party. He was an avid University of Louisville fan. He leaves behind his wife, Mona; daughters, Paula (Marcus) and Martha (Craig); grandson, Dylan; granddaughter, Kyah; brothers, Joey (Mona) and...

Joseph Ray Burgin, 51, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away on November 15, 2023 at Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 26, 1972 in Jeffersonville, Indiana son of Henry and Katherine Burgin. Joseph was a welder at Jeff Boat for many years and was a dedicated worker. He loved his family and enjoyed watching movies, sports and the Golden Coral buffets. Joseph is survived by his sons, Brad Burgin(Jessie), Trystan Burgin, Dylan Burgin; mother, Katherine Burgin; father, Henry Burgin;...

Emily J. Campbell, 64, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2023. She was born in Louisville, KY on April 14, 1959 to the late Roy and Marcus Faulkner. Emily was a proud 35-year cancer survivor. She was a valued employee at Global Payments where she loved what she did and made many friends in both service and sales departments. She was a loving cat mom to her two kitties, Gussie and Rhete. She enjoyed traveling to the beach, the Smoky Mountains, and her backyard pool while...