Obituaries

Loretta Reed Goins

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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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