Obituaries

Robert (Bob) Gerard Hardesty, 65, Passed away on May 27, 2025 at Baptist Health Hospital in Louisville. Bob was born in Louisville, the sixth of eight siblings to the late JD Hardesty Jr. and Adrienne George Hardesty. He lived his whole life in Louisville. He attended Waggener High School and the University of Louisville. He […]

Foster “Les” Snyder, 81, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025. He was born in Owensboro, KY on October 26, 1943 to parents Foster Leslie and Martha Igleheart Snyder. Les graduated from Waggener High School where he excelled in football. He was inducted into the Waggener High School Hall of Fame for football. He

William Michael Wood “Woody”, of Louisville Kentucky passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 10, 2024 at the age of 70. He was born in Louisville, KY on July 29, 1954. Mike graduated from Waggener High School and went on to play basketball at Sullivan University. He spent his career at Beltone/Avada Audiology. Mike

Graham’s curious nature led him all over the world and down every alleyway in Louisville. An avid explorer of backcountry roads on beloved “Cooke Boys” adventures, he was excited by the potential of every experience: the chance to enjoy the best meal, see the most beautiful vista, body surf the greatest wave. He climbed Mt.

Jean Marie Hemesath was born in Protivin, Iowa. She got her undergraduate degree in Math from Mount Mercy College and her Masters at University of Missouri. She was a beloved Math and Business teacher for high school and college, including Iroquois, Waggner and Manual High Schools. Jean loved animals and was a longtime docent at