Obituaries
Bruce Hall Mater
Jan 6, 2021
Bruce Hall Mater, 91, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Bruce was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in New Albany and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. Bruce was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who loved his family and church. He enjoyed fishing and camping with his family. Bruce worked as...
Lillie Mae Kendall
Jan 6, 2021
Lillie Kendall, 78, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Lillie was a retired Nursing Assistant of more than 30 years, working for various Louisville area nursing facilities and as a Private Duty Nursing Assistant.Her time in retirement was spent cooking and baking. Her family dinners were always remarkable. She also loved playing with the Yorkies; Maggie...
Paula "Gail" (Robinette) Sparrow
Jan 6, 2021
Paula "Gail" (Robinette) Sparrow, 66, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was a hard worker and talented seamstress and enjoyed her tasks at Nu Yale Cleaners. Gail liked to karaoke and play bingo. She was also a great cook that was known for her peanut butter fudge, biscuits and gravy, and green pepper and...
Richard Patrick Flaherty
Jan 5, 2021
Richard "Rick" Patrick Flaherty, 64, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Rick was born on June 1, 1956 in Louisville to the late Richard and Irene (Schaffner) Flaherty. He was a 1975 graduate of Doss High School, retired from Brown Foreman and was a member of Local Teamsters for 39 years. After Rick retired he spent...
Linda Jane Willis Decker
Jan 5, 2021
Linda Jane Willis Decker, 81, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was born on October 5, 1939 in Louisville, Kentucky to Elmer and Jane (Garr) Willis. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Jack Willis, sister, Betty Goodman, and sister, Judy Stinnett, and her best friend, Kitty. Linda spent her...
Doris Washmuth
Jan 5, 2021
Doris Irene (Bowman) Washmuth, 91, went home to heaven on January 5th, & is now safe in the arms of Jesus.Born in East Enterprise Indiana to Ernest Everett & Ruth Anna (Houze) Bowman, she was a wife , homemaker and devoted Mother.She & her husband were founding members of New Salem Baptist Church.She loved to take care of her home...
Essie Everts
Jan 5, 2021
Essie Everts, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. He was born on May 1, 1935 in Leitchfield, Kentucky to the late Ralph and Hazel (Mercer) Everts . He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Barbara Everts, and siblings, Paul and Pauline Everts. Essie retired from Ford Motor Company after 29 years....
Jean Martha Smith
Jan 5, 2021
Jean Martha Smith, 78, of Mount Washington, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Jean was born on November 30, 1942 in Putnam, Connecticut to James and Mary Michaud. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Son, Jeff Spinks, and Sister, Maryhope Hanlon.Jean is survived by her loving Husband of 25 years, David Smith, Son, James Spinks (Karen),...
John H. Wilcox
Jan 5, 2021
John H. Wilcox, 81, died January 5, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Lynda Roppel Wilcox; and his beloved son, John Cletus Wilcox. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and a legion of friends. He was predeceased by his parents, F. Shirley and Grace C. Wilcox; and his brother, Frank S. Wilcox.John was...
Doris R. Thompson
Jan 4, 2021
Doris R. Thompson , 89, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 due to complications from Covid-19. She was born on April 5, 1931 in Caldwell County, Kentucky to the late Paul and Violet Rowland. She was a member of Valley Station Baptist Church for over 50 years. She worked various jobs, but her favorite was working...
David Wayne Dishman
Jan 4, 2021
David Wayne Dishman, age 54 of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021. He graduated from Jeffersontown High School and was formerly employed with CTI Food Supply as a forklift operator. He also worked construction with his father, and was formerly employed with Luther-Luckett Correctional Facility. David was an avid UofK fan and was crazy about cars. Above all...
Opal Elizabeth Roller
Jan 4, 2021
Opal Elizabeth Roller, age 93, passed away at Signature East Nursing Home (Jeffersontown, KY) on Monday, January 4, 2021. She was born in Bradfordsville, KY to the late Earl Thomas and Stella Hall. For 50 years she dedicated her life to studying and to teaching other the bible. Opal was the wife of James Raymond Roller (Bradfordsville) for 45 years...
Joanne Frances Overholser Loveland
Jan 4, 2021
Joanne Frances (Overholser) Loveland, 90, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. Joanne was a member of Park Memorial United Methodist Church. She was a gifted pianist who also played the French horn and trumpet. She enjoyed gardening and attending Bible studies in her free time.She was born on June 10, 1930, in Painesville, Ohio, to the...
Denise Inez Smith
Jan 4, 2021
Denise Inez Smith, 68, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. After a teaching career that spanned over 30 years, Denise retired from Christian Academy in New Albany. She was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and enjoyed fishing, traveling, and, most importantly, spending time with her family.She was born on April 24, 1952, in...
Billy G. Newkirk Jr.
Jan 3, 2021
Billy G. Newkirk Jr., 61, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Billy's family was always number 1 in his life. He loved his walking sticks as much as hunting but nothing quite like the love he had for his country. He was born on November 14, 1959 in New Albany, Indiana to Billy and Cathy (Poe)...
Edward Tobin Gordon
Jan 3, 2021
Edward Tobin "Eddie" Gordon, 41, of Springfield, Kentucky, formerly of New Albany, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Eddie enjoyed working for the Isaiah House Treatment Center in Central Kentucky by helping those with addiction troubles fight their issues.He was born on October 30, 1979, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Edward Gordon and the late Carolyn (Houglin) Gordon.Along with his...
Anthony George Middleton
Jan 3, 2021
Middleton, Anthony George, 36, Father of Leah Middleton, Anthony Page, Bryson Page, and Aubrey Fultz. Son to Robert Middleton Sr., and the late Shirley L. Middleton, died Sunday, January 3, 2021.Besides his kids, and Father, he is survived by his fiancé Amanda Fultz, Brothers, Robert Middleton Jr. (Amber), Robert Middleton (Tina), and Sean Middleton (Katie), Katie Day who raised him...
Theodore Lewis Hayes
Jan 3, 2021
Theodore Lewis "Ted" Hayes, 76, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Ted was a member of the Calvary Road Baptist Church in New Albany and liked working with his hands by gardening and woodworking. He enjoyed serving in the church and telling others about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.He was born on March 4,...
Jerry Lynn Walker
Jan 3, 2021
Jerry Lynn Walker, 72, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Jerry owned and operated A-1 Lock and Key Service in Clarksville for many years until his retirement. In his younger years, Jerry enjoyed fishing and working on cars. He loved being with his family and was a big John Wayne fan. He was a proud veteran...
Denise Roby
Jan 2, 2021
Denise Roby, 60, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was born on December 19, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky to Kenneth Quiggins Sr. and Martha Bradley Lunsford. Denise was a retired merchandiser; a job she enjoyed very much. After retirement, she spent her free time with her family at the lake, camping and boating. She will...
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