Obituaries
Loretta Reed Goins
Sep 5, 2019
Loretta Reed Goins , 71, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away at home on Thursday, September 5, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.She was born on December 29, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky to Patrick and Margaret Sheffield. She is preceded in death by her parents, Brothers: Donald Sheffield, Earl Sheffield, Harry Sheffield, and Jim Sheffield, Sisters: Margaret Ann Gerstner, Rosalee Shirley,...
Louis Henry O'Bryan, Jr.
Sep 5, 2019
Louis H. O'Bryan, Jr., 87, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019. He was born on August 3, 1932 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Louis, Sr., and Elizabeth (Payne) O'Bryan. He is also preceded in death by his siblings Mary Ann Humbert, Margaret Frymire, Lorene King and Joan McCann. Lou retired in 1988 from Fort Knox...
Rosella Reeves
Sep 4, 2019
Rosella Reeves, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. She was born on June 10, 1939 in Green County, Kentucky to the late Harry and Beatrice (Scott) Reeves. Rosella was a lifelong teacher with JCPS and retired from Norton Elementary School. She is survived by her sister, Joan Reeves McClarty, nephew David W. McClarty, nieces Kyle...
Garnette E. (Jones) Applegate
Sep 4, 2019
Garnette Ellis (Jones) Applegate, 89, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Garnette was a member of the Faith Community Church and loved square dancing, going to different church activities, and being with her family.She was born on December 13, 1929, in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, to the late David and Ethel (McMahan) Jones. Along with her parents,...
William Payton
Sep 4, 2019
William "Shorty" Payton, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. He was born on August 6, 1937 in Louisville, Kentucky to Huett and Elsie (Snellen) Payton. He attended Ormsby Heights Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, five sisters, Louise Smith, Eunice Mann, Patsy Richey, Letha Metcalf, Freda Payton.He is survived by his...
Paul Stewart Sr
Sep 4, 2019
Paul Anthony Stewart, Sr., 77, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Paul retired from West Chestnut Street Baptist Church. And he was member of the Magazine Street 7th Day Advents Church, and Emma L. Minnice Alumni. Paul was a 32nd degree Mason. He enjoyed watching Cowboy and Western Movies. Paul was an avid University of Louisville...
Charles L. Newman
Sep 4, 2019
Dr. Charles L. Newman, age 92 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Noted criminologist and author, former University of Louisville professor, devoted husband of Della Scott Newman, member of Southeast Christian Church. Boxing as a sparring partner for Frank Sinatra in his youth, and service in the Pacific during World War 2 contributed to his grit and...
Alma M. Crum
Sep 4, 2019
Alma M. Crum, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. She was born on October 1, 1938 in Rothemburg, Germany to the late Robert and Helina (Hiller) Mueller. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Crum, sons William J. Gernert III, Barry Gernert, brother Arnold Mueller and step-son Mike Crum. Alma retired from...
Charles Roy Durbin
Sep 3, 2019
Charles Roy Durbin, 75, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Charlie loved the outdoors, especially if it had to do with racing. He had a passion for mud racing, which he did all over the country and also oval track racing that he did at the Sportsdrome. He owned and operated Charlie's Wrecker Service in...
Charles Clinton Capshaw
Sep 3, 2019
Charles Clinton Capshaw, 87, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on September 3, 2019. Charles was a member of Seaton Park Baptist, and he was President of Jefferson County Sportsmans Club. He was born on January 17, 1932 in Grahn, Kentucky to the late Roy Capshaw and Martha (Holbrook) Capshaw. Charles is survived by his loving daughter, Anita Starr Capshaw.In honor...
Daniel Joseph Greer
Sep 3, 2019
Daniel Joseph Greer, 24, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on September 3, 2019. Daniel was born on February 19, 1995 in Louisville, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Norbert H. Daunhauer & Aline (Peters) Daunhauer; and his brother, McKay E. Greer. Daniel is survived by his parents, Steven Greer & Joan (Daunhauer) Greer; brothers, Troy Daunhauer and...
Greg Holder
Sep 3, 2019
Greg "Big Country" Holder, 39, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. He was born on February 27, 1980 in Louisville, Kentucky to Clarence Holder and Kitty Marr. He is preceded in death by his father, Clarence Dennis Holder, granddaughter, Raelynn Marie Holder.He is survived by his mother, Kitty Mae Alewine, 6 children, Gage Andrew Holder, Ethan...
Thomas Edwin Sellmer
Sep 3, 2019
Thomas Edwin Sellmer, Sr., 81, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. He was the past president and CEO of the McCullouch Fire Department. Tom also was the past president for the Jeffersonville Jr. Chamber of Commerce, past Chairman of the Board and Chaplain of Indiana Volunteer Fireman's Association and a JCI Senator #14563 Indiana state past...
Chester Frank Allen
Sep 3, 2019
Chester Frank Allen, 86, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. He was born on November 7, 1932 in New Albany, Indiana to Charles and Mary (Redden) Allen. He is preceded in death by his parents.He was married to Doris Mae Timberlake for 45 years, until her death, and Married to Barbara Mann for 14 years, until...
Julie Claire Campbell Isham
Sep 2, 2019
Julie Claire Campbell Isham, 57, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019. She was born on March 6, 1962 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to the late Dr. Edward Merrill Campbell and Claire Irene Campbell. Julie was a retired nurse and physician. Julie is survived by her Daughters, Rebecah Miller (Paul), Mercedes Isham, and Jesse Isham; siblings,...
Virginia Oliver
Sep 2, 2019
Virginia Oliver, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019. She was born on March 5, 1942 in Luzerne, Kentucky to Leo and Vera Nelson. She is preceded in death by her Husband of 54 years, Harvey Oliver, Sister, Beverly Crick, and Brother-In-Law, Steve Wilkins.Virginia is survived by her Daughters, Lori (James Young) Tatem and Edwina (Dave)...
Theodore John Stumpf, Sr.
Sep 2, 2019
Theodore John Stumpf Sr., 92, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019. Visitation will be from 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - East Louisville, (235 Juneau Drive). A memorial service with Military Honors will follow at 4:00 pm.
Marguerite Elanora (Reckenbecker) Tansey
Sep 2, 2019
Marguerite Elanora (Reckenbecker) Tansey, 87, of Memphis, TN passed away in Floyds Knobs, IN on September 2, 2019. She was born to the late Milton and Mary (Holden) Reckenbecker on March 27, 1932 in Memphis, TN. Marguerite graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1950 and went on to marry the love of her life, George Tansey in 1952. She...
Ada Justine Howell
Sep 2, 2019
Ada Howell , 84, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019. Ada retired from the Federal Reserve Bank of Louisville, and was a member of Valley View Church. She enjoyed reading, quilting and learned to like fishing. Meme's home was known for its hospitality and good food. She was a devoted Christian, loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother...
Brooke Lee Humphrey
Sep 2, 2019
Brooke Lee Humphrey, 23, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019.She was born on April 24, 1996 in Louisville, Kentucky to Bill and Venia Humphrey. She is preceded in death by her parents, and brother Matthew Brumback.Brooke is survived by her Brother, Benjamin M. (Amnestie) Brumback, Aunts, Grace Clark, Donna Tyler, Darlene Baker, Cheryl (Donnie) Hedges, and...
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