Obituaries
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...
Kathryn Ann Thomas
Sep 1, 2019
Kathryn Ann Thomas, age 73 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019. Kathryn Anne Thigpen Ware Thomas was born February 6, 1946 in Laurel, Mississippi to the late Rev. Chester Thigpen and Christine Thigpen. She was also preceded in death by husband, Eddie Thomas; ex-husband, Johnny Ware; sisters, Evelyn Williams, Elsie Mc Lemore; and nephew John "Butch" Williams.Kathryn was...
Marietta Emma (Banet) Gesenhues
Sep 1, 2019
Marietta Emma (Banet) Gesenhues, age 102, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, died on September 1, 2019. Teddy, as she was known to most, led an extraordinary life. She was born April 3, 1917, to the late Joseph and Eva Banet. She was co-owner and operator of B & G Market during the 1970s. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary...
Donna Sue Eccles Vickers
Sep 1, 2019
Donna Sue Eccles Vickers, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on September 1, 2019. Donna was born on January 20, 1951 in Louisville, KY to the late Ralph Eccles, Jr., and Ruby Eccles. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Garnett Wayne Vickers. Donna is survived by her sister, Patricia Husainy of Vero Beach, FL; brother, Gary Eccles...
Elna Fay Bolton
Sep 1, 2019
Elna Fay Adair Bolton, age 83 of Louisville, crossed life's last bridge on Sunday, September 1, 2019. She was the former Elna Fay Adair, a native of Calloway County, (Murray, Kentucky) retired from General Electric Company, where she worked for 26 years. Elna was a member of Southeast Christian Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hardy D....
Vanessa Ann Reid
Aug 31, 2019
Vanessa Ann Reid, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019.She was born on January 4, 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky to Johnny Reid and Bessie J. Watkins. She is preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Tony Watkins and Larry Reid.Vanessa is survived by her loving daughter, Shawnethia Reid, son, Christopher Reid, son, Clifton (Lakeya) Reid,...
Shelby Floyd Humphrey, Jr.
Aug 31, 2019
Shelby Floyd Humphrey, Jr., 81, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019. He served in the United States Marine Corps and earned a black belt in judo karate. Shelby enjoyed building things with his hands and was a skilled carpenter and woodworker.He was born on February 14, 1938, in New Albany to the late Shelby and...
Cheryl Kay Garris
Aug 31, 2019
Cheryl Kay Garris, 58, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019.She was born on October 21, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky to Shelby Waddell and Marsideth Thomas. She is preceded in death by her Father, brother, Tony Waddell and a grandchild, Jaylen.Cheryl is survived by her loving Husband, Jimmy (Tony) Garris, Mother, Marsideth Thomas, Son, Justin Crum, Daughter,...
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