Obituaries

Michael Grenville Tanner

Michael Grenville Tanner

Oct 1, 2019

Michael Grenville Tanner, 67, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. His favorite hobby was painting toy soldiers for the reenactment of historical wars. Mike enjoyed gardening with his gnomes, playing the guitar, and partaking in craft beers and various spirits. He also received the honor of being named a Kentucky Colonel.He was born on November...

Bruce C. Grant

Bruce C. Grant

Oct 1, 2019

Bruce C. Grant, 71, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.He was born on April 14, 1948, in Eden, New York, to the late Corte, Jr., and Iva (House) Grant. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla Ann Grant; grandson, Travis Grant; and siblings, Connie Everall, Curtis Grant, and Judy Grant.Bruce...

Iris Sexton

Iris Sexton

Oct 1, 2019

Iris Sexton , 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Iris was a homemaker, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. One of her favorite holidays was Christmas, and being around her grandchildren.She was born on May 11, 1939 in Kona, Kentucky to Ewing and Sara (Sanders) White. She is preceded in death by her...

Edna Mae (Reisert) Williams

Edna Mae (Reisert) Williams

Oct 1, 2019

Edna Mae (Reisert) Williams, 99, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday morning, October 1, 2019. She had many hobbies and interests that included quilting, sewing, and cooking, as well as tending to her flowers and babysitting.She was born on October 1, 1920, in Greenville, Indiana, to the late Leo and Lorena (Dodge) Reisert. Edna was also preceded in death...

Charles Eugene Salisbury

Charles Eugene Salisbury

Sep 30, 2019

Charles Eugene "Charlie" Salisbury got his heavenly wings on Monday, September 30, 2019, flying high with our love. Charlie, as he is know by everyone, was 73 years old and a disabled Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked at Belknap Bluegrass Hardware for 22 years and J&S Builders for five years. Charlie was a lifetime member of VFW...

Carlotta Neal

Carlotta Neal

Sep 30, 2019

Carlotta Neal, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019. Carlotta retired from Walmart. She was a member of Midway United Missionary Baptist Church. Carlotta was a devoted mother, nanny, and caretaker for her mother. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Carlotta was an avid reader and UK Fan. She was born on August 21,...

James H. Brockman

James H. Brockman

Sep 30, 2019

James H. Brockman , 81, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019. James was a retired refrigeration repair man for Sears, where he worked for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and going to the track. He loved taking trips to Vegas. He was born on December 23, 1937 in Lebanon , Kentucky to James and Martha...

James Glasgow

James Glasgow

Sep 29, 2019

James "Doc" Glasgow , 52, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019. Doc was above all a loving father and grandfather and a devoted friend. He was born on August 22, 1967 in Louisville, Kentucky to Robert and Hazel (Branham) Glasgow . He is preceded in death by his parents; and his niece Tiffany Tomerlin.James is survived...

Joseph Earl Blair, Sr.

Joseph Earl Blair, Sr.

Sep 29, 2019

Joseph Earl Blair Sr., 91, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019. He was born on April 4, 1928 in Louisville,Ky. He is preceded in death by his beloved Wife, Thelma Agnes Blair, Sons, Joseph E. Blair, Jr. and Rickie E. Blair, Parents, Gory and Marie Blair, Sisters, Shirley Peeples, Joann Higdon, and Mary Doss, and Brothers,...

Marjorie Lynn Rotenberger

Marjorie Lynn Rotenberger

Sep 29, 2019

Marjorie Lynn "Marji" Rotenberger, 57, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019. She was a United States Army veteran. Marji was a member of Northside Christian Church and the Emmaus Community. She was a hard worker, always willing to lend a helping hand, and also an animal lover.She was born on July 20, 1962, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania,...

Kimberly Edwina Roberts

Kimberly Edwina Roberts

Sep 29, 2019

Kimberly Edwina (Hull) Roberts, age 71 of Eminence, Kentucky passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019. She was born in Troy, NY to the late John and Edwina Hall Hull. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and she loved to cook (her ministry in life) and crafts, and enjoyed Christmas. Kim was a member of Connect Worship Service, Collegedale,...

Leslie Wayne Jennings

Leslie Wayne Jennings

Sep 29, 2019

Leslie W. Jennings, Jr., 73, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away at home on Sunday, September 29, 2019. Les was born on May 11, 1946, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Leslie, Sr., and Ileana (Flood) Jennings. He served in the Kentucky Army National Guard. In 2008 he retired from the University of Louisville where he developed and implemented classroom...

John Weaver

John Weaver

Sep 28, 2019

John L Weaver , 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019. John was. retired from General Electric, and worked for Kentucky Trailer Assembly. He enjoyed playing Bingo, and being with friends and family. John enlisted in the US Army and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He was a member of American Legion Post 157 Shepherdsville, KentuckyHe...

Kenneth Wayne Martin

Kenneth Wayne Martin

Sep 27, 2019

Kenneth Wayne "Rusty" Martin, age 68 of Louisville, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Dolores Hester Martin. Wayne was a proud American and Veteran in the US Army as a field radio operator, stationed in Vietnam from 1971 to 1972. He retired from Ford Motor Company (KTP) where he worked...

Leonard Durwood Spencer

Leonard Durwood Spencer

Sep 27, 2019

Leonard Durwood Spencer, born on September 29, 1933, died on September 27, 2019, after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, Marie; his children, Paula, Sandra, Audrey, Angenora, Durwood and Brenda; his older brother, John Lee Spencer; little sister, Alice Rebecca Gibbs: numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers,...

Ruth Lorine (Clifton) Mcafee

Ruth Lorine (Clifton) Mcafee

Sep 27, 2019

Ruth Lorine (Clifton) McAfee, (92), of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019. Ruth was a member of the Mt. Tabor Church of Christ in Ramsey, Indiana. She was born on January 21, 1927, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late James and Alice May (Dowing) Clifton. Ruth married George Baker McAfee on November 27, 1947. They were...

Jessie Mae Bobbitt

Jessie Mae Bobbitt

Sep 27, 2019

A TIME TO BE BORN: JESSIE MAE DOZIER WAS BORN OCT 20, 1940, TO THE UNION OF JAMES & LUCILLE DOZIER IN HUNTSVILLE, AL. SHE ACCEPTED CHRIST EARLY IN HER LIFE AND WAS BAPTIZED. SHE WAS EDUCATED IN THE ALABAMA PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM; BEFORE MOVING TO LOUISVILLE, KY.A TIME TO LIVE: AFTER MOVING TO LOUISVILLE, SHE MET AND MARRIED JAMES...

Kimberly Ann (Pirrman) Applegate

Kimberly Ann (Pirrman) Applegate

Sep 27, 2019

Kimberly Ann"Kim" Pirrman Applegate, age 55 of Louisville, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019. Kim loved life, her family, friends and her happy place "the lake". Kim was an MRI Tech with Norton Women's and Children's Hospital. Kim was born on December 3,1963, in Louisville, Kentucky to Carolyn Pirrman and the late Robert Pirrman. She was also proceeded in death...

Lou Ann Harris

Lou Ann Harris

Sep 27, 2019

Lou Ann Harris , 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019. Lou Ann was a painter, along with her husband, at Richardson Properties. She loved gardening, and spoiling her grandkids and great grandkids. She was born on December 31, 1953 in Detroit , Michigan to Louis and Margaret (Austin) Gill. She is preceded in death by...

Reverend Percy Rivers

Reverend Percy Rivers

Sep 27, 2019

Reverend Wallace P. Rivers, 96, of Louisville, KY, went to be with the Lord, whom he loved with all his heart, on September 27, 2019. Wallace was born November 30, 1922 in High Springs, Florida. He lost his father, a veteran of World War I, tragically at the age of 9, and was subsequently raised by his widowed mother. He...

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