Obituaries
Sondra Jo Lambert
Jan 7, 2021
Sondra Jo Lambert, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Sondra was a member of West Corbin Christian Church, and previously attended Dover Chapel Baptist Church. She loved her flowers, bird watching and nature. Sondra was an avid reader, who loved her game shows and crossword puzzles. Her favorite music were Country Music and Southern Gospel....
Donald R. Fowler
Jan 7, 2021
Our dad has left for parts unknown and is now reunited with our mother, our brother, his parents, his brother and his sister. Dad tried to live by the Golden Rule and the Ten Commandments.He retired many years ago from General Electric and DuPont. He was a proud and long time member of The Ancient Order of Hibernians. He also...
Dolores Helen (Jolissaint) Schulte
Jan 7, 2021
Dolores Helen "Dodie" (Jolissaint) Schulte, 84, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Dodie attended Holy Trinity Grade School and graduated onto New Albany High School. Following high school, she was employed by the former St. Edwards Hospital as an office receptionist. It was there that Dodie met her loving husband, George. After dating for one year,...
Stephen Michael Wolfe
Jan 7, 2021
Stephen Michael Wolfe, age 68 of Louisville, joined his heavenly father Thursday, January 7, 2021 at home surrounded by friends and loved ones. Steve was retired from Multi Packaging Solutions where he worked for 34 years, as an Electronic Prepress Manager. He was a charter member, Elder and worship team member at Hikes Point Christian Church and most recently an...
Kevin Lee Summers
Jan 7, 2021
Kevin Lee Summers, 62, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Kevin loved telling jokes, playing trivia games with his sons, and playing Euchre. He enjoyed remodeling with his dad, visiting the beach, and cheering on the Minnesota Vikings. Out of all his pastimes, Kevin enjoyed being with his family and friends the most.He was born...
Linda Sue (Salisbury) Montgomery
Jan 6, 2021
Linda Sue (Salisbury) Montgomery, 73, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Linda was a member of the Abundant Life Community Church in New Albany.She was born on June 20, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late John and Marjorie (Lineback) Salisbury. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Montgomery.Linda is...
Dennis Kirk Putnam
Jan 6, 2021
Dennis Kirk Putnam, 64, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in his home from complications of the COVID-19 virus. Though Dennis left this earth too soon, his life touched countless others. He was born June 5, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan, to a family of music lovers. Influenced by the setting and sounds of Detroit in his early...
Marsha Foley
Jan 6, 2021
Marsha Foley, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was born on August 9, 1951 in Champaign, Illinois to the late D.C. and Helen Foley. She had a great love of the library, books and reading. Her favorite thing to do was cross stitching and she had previously won several ribbons from the Kentucky State...
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...
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