Obituaries
Oscar William Seewer
Jan 3, 2019
Oscar William Seewer, 79, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and a member of the American Legion Bonnie Sloan Post 28 in New Albany. Oscar loved the outdoors, especially farming and raising peaches and apples.He was born on July 2, 1939, in Floyds Knobs, Indiana,...
Charles William Pearson
Jan 3, 2019
Charles William "Bill" Pearson, age 71 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He served many years at Baptist Health Louisville as an Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Paula Lee Pearson; children, Lisa Shacklette (Michael), William "Bill" Pearson, Jr.; Tony Bucy (Lori), Matthew Pearson, Daniel...
David Leonard Jones
Jan 2, 2019
David Leonard Jones, 48 of Taylorsville, Kentucky passed away on January 2, 2019. He was loved by many friends, family, his girlfriend, and Hee Haw.Leonard was born on March 11, 1970, in Louisville, Kentucky to Leonard and Joyce Jones. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lisa Jones Wittry.Leonard is survived by his parents, Leonard and Joyce Jones,...
Michele Marie Grieshaber
Jan 1, 2019
Michele Marie "Memaw" Grieshaber (Michele Yeoman) passed away unexpectedly at home on December 31, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky at the age of 57. Michele was born on November 22, 1962 in Des Moines, IA to Donna and the late Burton Yeoman. She graduated from Spalding in 1987 with a degree in merchandising. She married Gene Grieshaber in 1987. Over 7...
Sarah Bentley
Jan 1, 2019
Sarah Bentley , 84, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019.She was born on October 6, 1935 in Letcher Co, Kentucky to Simon and Martha (Tackett) Burke. She is preceded in death by her , son, Allen Bentley, son, Marvin R Bentley, Jr., grandson, Gary Bentley, grandson, Joey Nalley. Sarah is survived by Daughter, Carolyn (Tolbert) Burke,...
Michael Anddiana Griffith
Jan 1, 2019
Michael Lee and Diana L. Griffith , 63 and 61, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on January 1st and 2nd of 2019. Michael was born on November 29, 1955 in Louisville to the late George and Pauline Griffith. Diana was born on July 7, 1957 in Louisville to the late John and Anna Louise Evans. They were married for 42...
Betty Ann (Toth) Rowe
Jan 1, 2019
Betty Ann (Toth) Rowe, 85, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. She worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington, D.C. Betty lived on Dupont Circle and traveled the District riding streetcars. In Washington, she met Marvin while he was assigned to the 1254th Air Transport Group – Special Missions. Betty would endure his...
Ruth Naomi Roberts
Jan 1, 2019
Ruth Naomi Roberts entered into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on January 1, 2019. She was 93 years old and just 5 days shy of her 94th birthday! Ruth was born on January 6, 1925, to Gertrude Ann and William Thomas Waford, the 9th of 10 children (one of whom had died in infancy) in Louisville. She grew...
Harold Wooten Jr.
Jan 1, 2019
Harold Leroy Wooten Jr., 62, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on January 1, 2019. Harold was born on October 6, 1956, Louisville, Kentucky to the late Harold Wooten Sr. and Lillian Clayton. He was also preceded in death by his father Harold Wooten Sr., brother, George Wooten, and sisters, Dottie Wooten.Harold is survived by his mother, Lillian Clayton, daughter, Lisa...
Michael Spahl
Dec 31, 2018
Michael Anthony Spahl, age 64, died December 31st, 2018 at Audubon Hospital.He was born on the 4th of August, 1954 to George William Spahl and Margery Louise (Dunn) Spahl. Except for three years spent in Columbus, Ohio, Mike was a lifelong resident of Louisville. Mike attended St. Rita's, St. Anthanasius and Southern High, all in Louisville. He then transferred to...
Charles Edward Marcum
Dec 31, 2018
Charles Edward Marcum, Jr., 89, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 10:00 am on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Duncan Memorial Chapel at Floydsburg Cemetery, (5600 Old Floydsburg Road Crestwood, KY 40014). To leave a special message for the family, please use...
James Donald Leverett
Dec 31, 2018
James Donald Leverett, 71, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018, with his loving wife, Cindy Call-Leverett; grandchildren, James, Philip, Pharan, and Bella; and dear friend, Shane Stuber, all by his side. He was affectionately known as "Grandpa Gill" and "Pops" by all that knew him. Pops retired after 40 years of teaching from Jonathan Jennings...
Elizabeth Marilyn Szymansky
Dec 31, 2018
Elizabeth Marilyn Szymansky, 92, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018. She was born on September 11, 1926 in Louisville, Kentucky to Marvin and Virginia Adams. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Roger Szymansky, her parents, and Son, Nick Szymansky.Elizabeth is survived by her Son, Don (Rikki) Szymansky, Daughter, Darlene (James) Bennett, Daughter-In-Law, Martha Szymansky,...
Norma Lee (Kessinger) Mckinley
Dec 31, 2018
Norma Lee (Kessinger) McKinley, 87, of Georgetown, Indiana passed away peacefully on Monday morning, December 31, 2018. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Bradford, Indiana. Norma enjoyed square dancing and in her younger years had been an employee at the White House and Fair Store in downtown New Albany. She was born on May 25, 1931...
Charles Franklin Leech
Dec 30, 2018
Charles Franklin "Chic" Leech, age 71 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018. Chic graduated and played football at University of Kentucky as a defensive lineman, with a major in Finance. He was a volunteer for many passions, including March of Dimes, and carried a special card for blood donation at the American Red Cross. He was an Eagle...
Eugene Abner
Dec 30, 2018
Eugene "Gene" Abner, 74, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018.He was born on March 6, 1944, to Henry and Hazel Abner. He is preceded in death by his parents, and Brother, Harold Abner.Gene is survived by his loving Wife of 50 years, Barbara Abner, Sons, Kevin (Kim Abner) Abner, and Jason (Danielle Abner) Abner, Sisters, Joann...
Kenneth Bohler
Dec 30, 2018
Kenneth Bohler (Ken) died peacefully in the VA Hospice Unit on December 30th, 2018 after years of ill health. He was born in Anderson, Indiana on September 29th, 1943.He was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn, mother Virginia and father, Charles Bohler.He is survived by his son, Kenneth Jr. (Gerri Ann Cassidy), grandsons, Hale and Josh, granddaughter, Madeline, and...
Shirley Ann Mcclanahan
Dec 30, 2018
Shirley Ann McClanahan, 83, passed away on December 30, 2018. She graduated from Manuel High School and attended the University of Louisville. Shirley worked for many years at Colgate Palmolive and was an avid pet lover. She enjoyed collecting unusual items and had a green thumb. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph McClanahan and parents, Thomas and...
Gordon Dean Hoffman
Dec 30, 2018
Gordon Dean Hoffman, 81, of New Albany, Indiana, formerly of Jeffersonville, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018. Gordon was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Jeffersonville and loved to hunt and fish. Gordon loved playing Santa Claus for Walnut Ridge Nursery and Garden Center and loved visiting the Falls of the Ohio.He was born on January 13,...
Mary Charlotte Bischoff
Dec 29, 2018
Mary Charlotte Bischoff, 80, passed away on December 29, 2018. She was a fantastic cook and graduated at the top of her culinary class at Sullivan College. Charlotte worked at the Seelbach Hotel, the Brown Hotel and Masterson's restaurant as a hostess and cook. She loved to do crafts and bargin shopping. One of Charlotte's greatest joys was playing secret...
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