Obituaries
Robert Roy Sumner
Apr 5, 2019
Robert Roy "Bob" Sumner, 82, of Louisville, KY went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 5, 2019. He was an Air Force veteran, Shriner and Mason for over 40 years. Bobs hobbies included, fishing, bowling and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lavanda and Florence Sumner.Bob is survived by his wife Margaret Sumner; children,...
Sean Paul Hallman
Apr 4, 2019
Sean Paul Hallman, 48, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Sean was very artistic and gifted at drawing, sketching, and writing poetry. He really enjoyed performing, whether it be singing or dancing. Sean had a passion for classic movies and music, but his greatest love of all was his family. He will be remembered by...
Louise G. Gillis
Apr 4, 2019
Louise G. Gillis, 94, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Louise was a faithful and devoted member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Later in life, Louise found her home when she started working at HoneyBaked Ham in New Albany. She found so much joy in the people with whom she worked and will be...
Harry Leroy Swartwood, Iii
Apr 3, 2019
Harry LeRoy Swartwood, III, 72, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.He served in US Army as a Sergeant during Vietnam and Desert Storm. He was born on November 24, 1946 in Seattle, Washington to the late Harry Swartwood, II and Frances Jensen Swartwood. Harry is survived by his children, Harry Swartwood, IV, (Janice Anderson), Mary E....
Ralph L. Howard
Apr 3, 2019
Ralph L. Howard, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 after an extended illness. Born in Harlan County, KY on May 26, 1942, he raised his family in Illinois for many years, retiring from Kelly Tires, before returning to Kentucky. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, Mamie Rose Howard and Earl C. Howard, Sr.;...
Ta'Khari Ariyah-Lee Murrell
Apr 2, 2019
Ta'Khari Ariyah-Lee Murrell was born March 8, 2018 in Louisville KY to parents Chantelle L. Murrell, of Pittsburgh, PA and Deandre Charleston of Chicago, IL. Our Angel returned home to the Lord on April 2, 2019.Even though her stay with us was short, these are the moments she left in our heart. She loved to cuddle with her special pillow...
John Oliver Morrison
Apr 2, 2019
John Oliver Morrison, 80, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. John was a great father and had a genuine love for people, never meeting a stranger. He was a retired woodworker, having worked for Gamble Brothers and Haas Cabinets. John also enjoyed dancing, music, bowling, and, in his younger years, fishing.He was born on March 11,...
Janet Ann Rassner
Apr 2, 2019
Janet Ann Rassner, age 82 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She was born June 21, 1936 in Derby, IN. Daughter to late Charles Arthur and Muriel (George) Ramsey. She was preceded in death by sisters, Roberta Jean Ramsey and Betty Lou Ramsey.Janet was a member of the Catholic faith and attended St. Bartholomew's Church in Louisville. She...
Holly Kestler
Apr 2, 2019
Holly Kestler, 36, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.She was born on September 21, 1982 in Louisville, Kentucky to Joseph and Kathy (Thomas) Dean. She is preceded in death by her husband Eric Kestler .Holly is survived by her loving parents, Joseph and Kathy Dean, daughters: Hanna Kestler, Mallory Kestler, and Demi Kirchner; son, Lukas Kestler;...
Linda Kay Wilson
Apr 1, 2019
Linda Kay Wilson, 70, of La Grange, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019. Linda worked at Wal-Mart for over 18 years, she loved playing Bunco and traveling. She was born on September 13, 1948 in Paris, Tennessee to the late Tom Clendenin and Willa Olive Gourley. Linda is survived by her loving daughter, Tina Kay Byrd; granddaughter, Brittney...
James R. Horstman
Apr 1, 2019
James R. "Jim" Horstman, 76, of Louisville, KY passed away on April 1, 2019 at Norton Hospital. He retired from the American Printing House for the Blind. He was a member of St. Ann's Confraternity for many years.He was preceded in death by his parents, William H. and Kathleen Horstman. Jim is survived by his brother, William D. (Barbara) Horstman;...
Thomas E. Talley
Mar 31, 2019
Thomas E. Talley, 48, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019. He was born on August 20, 1970 in Louisville, Kentucky to Albert and Esther Talley. Thomas was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the 101 Air Assault in Operation Dessert Storm. He worked for almost 14 years at Public Works of Metro...
Janice Kay (Boman) Moore
Mar 31, 2019
Janice Kay (Boman) Moore, 79, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019. Janice loved to do crafts, work in her yard, and kept up with the latest movies. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her cats, Lucy and Sophie.She was born on November 17, 1939 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Chester...
Emma Elizabeth (Foreman) Reas
Mar 31, 2019
Emma Elizabeth (Foreman) Reas, 91, loving mother and grandmother, of Edwardsville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019. She was an active member of the VFW Post 1693 Ladies Auxiliary and also enjoyed playing BUNCO.She was born on June 16, 1927, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Edward, Sr., and Lillian (Knecht) Foreman. Emma was also preceded in death...
Kenneth Lee Berg, Sr.
Mar 31, 2019
Kenneth Lee Berg Sr., 86, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019.He was born on July 26, 1932 in Tell City, Indiana. Kenneth worked at Louisville Tin and Stove Company for 45 years. He was also a security guard at Murray Guard for 5 years. Kenneth did carpentry work and worked on cars throughout his life. In...
Thomas Gerald Daley
Mar 31, 2019
Thomas Gerald Daley, age 86 of Louisville, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019. He was a 1954 graduate of Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He was the director of the Small Business Development Center at Bellarmine University. He owned 6 patents and started his own business in the packaging industry and...
Barney Howser
Mar 31, 2019
Barney Howser, 60, of Brandenburg, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019. He was a member of Team Kentucky Organ Donor's Association, and an Avid UK Fan.He was born on April 3, 1958 in Louisville, Kentucky to Dave and Patsy (Kessinger) Howser. He is preceded in death by his parents.David is survived by his loving Wife of 41 years,...
James Elroy Bailey
Mar 31, 2019
James Elroy Bailey, 91, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019. He served as a military police officer in Europe during World War II and as an electrician during the Korean War. James felt that he had found his home at the Courier Journal where he worked as a Press Operator and went on to retire...
Vanessa Marie Dunn
Mar 31, 2019
Vanessa Marie Dunn, 39, passed away on March 31, 2019. She had a bubbly and magnetic personality. Vanessa could always make anyone smile with her presence. She was preceded in death by her mother, Debbie Hackel and father, Eddie Dunn.Vanessa is survived by her sister, Lora (Daniel) Harrison; aunt, Karen (Kenny) Ezell; uncle, JR (Kristie) Wiseheart and nieces, Madison and...
Lori Jo Mullinix
Mar 30, 2019
Lori Jo Mullinix, 55, of Jeffersonville, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2019. She was born on March 27, 1964 in New Albany, Indiana. Lori was a loving mother, nana, and friend who enjoyed fishing and watching Western movies. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Patricia Worden (True)Lori is survived by her father, Kenneth Dean...
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