Obituaries
George Michael Hillman
Dec 3, 2018
George Michael Hillman, age 67 of Louisville, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018. Visitation will be from 10:30am until 12:30pm on Friday, December 7, 2018, with a celebration of George's life at 12:30pm, all at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, East Louisville Chapel, 235 Juneau Drive in Middletown. Burial will follow in Chenoweth Run Cemetery.To leave a special message for...
Robert James Schafer, Sr.
Dec 3, 2018
Robert James "Rob" Schafer, Sr., 68, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018. He was a 1968 graduate of Clarksville High School and a United States Air Force veteran. Rob retired from LG&E and went on to work for CE Power Solutions. He was an avid fan of IU basketball and also enjoyed supporting his grandchildren in...
Dora Alice Estes
Dec 2, 2018
Dora Estes, 72 of La Grange, Kentucky passed away on December 2, 2018.Dora was born on December 23, 1945, Carmi, Illinois to the late James and Dora Sanders. Dora is survived by her Daughters, Shellie Patterson (Lee), Rhonda Osborne (Todd), Son, David Monroe (Brenda), Grandchildren, Alisha Osborne, JC Osborne, Brittney Monroe, Shelby Stivers, and Denise Osborne.To leave a special message...
Linda Kay (Agan) Jordan
Dec 2, 2018
Linda Kay (Agan) Jordan, 71, passed away Sunday evening, December 2, 2018. She enjoyed spending time outdoors in her garden or gathering around a good campfire, as well as taking trips to the beaches of Florida. Linda was also particularly fond of her four legged companions, Gabby and Ellie.She was born on November 22, 1947, in Salem, Indiana, to the...
Richard Lee Day
Dec 2, 2018
Richard "Dick" Day, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, December 2, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Dick was a retired salesman for Horton Fruit Co.He was born on June 15, 1939 in Milltown, Indiana to Roy and Juanita Day. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers (Roy and Mike Day), and...
Kenneth Lee Quinn
Dec 2, 2018
Kenneth Quinn was born in Louisville, KY on December 7th, 1937. He graduated in the top 10 of his class from Central High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society. He then attended the Speed Scientific School at the University of Louisville. After taking a year off to earn money to continue his education, he attended...
Shirley Louise Travelstead Williams
Nov 30, 2018
Shirley Louise Travelstead Williams, 87, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018 surrounded by her family. Shirley was retired from Colorcraft and enjoyed her retirement years in Florida. She was born on April 2, 1931 in Louisville, KY to Teddy & Hattie Travelstead. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Eugene Williams; her parents, Teddy...
Jane Eikens
Nov 30, 2018
Jane Eikens, 70, of Shelbyville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018. She was born on January 15, 1948 in Culver City, California to the late Jack and Jane (Wilson) Gorton. She is preceded in death by her son Matthew Jack Hamilton, brother Jack Gorton, cousin Kimmy and Aunt Betty. Jane is survived by her loving husband of 42...
William Taylor Johnson
Nov 29, 2018
William Taylor (Bill) Johnson 88, passed away on November 29 at Baptist Health Care at 1:30 a.m. with his son Darry by his side. He was so tired and wanted to go home to Jesus.Bill was preceded in death by his parents Carlton and Ruth Johnson, sister Gerry Sherman,and his son Richard (Dick) Johnson.Bill is survived by his wife of...
Eva Mae Brooks
Nov 29, 2018
Eva Mae Brooks, 87, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018. Eva retired from The Bank of Louisville after 30 years of service. She was born on March 18, 1931 in Nabb, Indiana to Berlin and Fannie Graves. She is preceded in death by her parents, Berlin & Fannie Graves; husband, Henry Brooks, Jr.; and brother, Kenneth...
Maysel Marie (Zink) Dresselhaus
Nov 29, 2018
Maysel Marie (Zink) Dresselhaus, 95, of New Albany, Indiana, formerly of Escondido, California, passed away on Thursday evening, November 29, 2018. She enjoyed many things in life, including traveling, storytelling, dancing, and singing. Maysel also loved to attend church and was a long-time resident at Lincoln Hills Health Center.She was born on June 11, 1923, in Washington County, Indiana, to...
Charles "Chuck" Way
Nov 28, 2018
Charles "Chuck" Way, 64, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. He was born on June 8, 1954 in La Grange, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Margaret Way, and his Brother, Michael Lee Way. Chuck is survived by his Sister, Alpha Rice, Brother, David Way, Sister, Vicky Bryant, Sister, Ruth (Larry) Moses, and...
Jim Preuett
Nov 28, 2018
Jim Preuett 78, of Prospect, Kentucky passed away on November 28th, 2018. Jim was born on February 26, 1940, Obion County, Tennessee to the late Charles and Sophronia Preuett. He was also preceded in death by his Sister, Charlene Atkinson.Jim is survived by his Wife of 59 years, Maxine Bruce-Preuett; Son, Jimmie Bruce Preuett, daughter, Maria Preuett Wagner, Son, Charles...
Christell Mcwhorter-Meeks-Curry
Nov 28, 2018
Christell M. Curry 85, of Louisville, KY, passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She retired from International Harvester. She was a faithful member of The Southeast Christian Church as well as a longtime member of Woodhaven Country Club. Christell was an avid fan and supporter of U of L athletics and a member of the Central Cardinal...
Lois Evalene (Denney) Tarr
Nov 28, 2018
Lois Evalene (Denney) Tarr, 82, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Lois was an accomplished watercolor artist and writer. She loved hiking and being amongst nature. But out of all her pastimes, she enjoyed caring for her family the most.She was born on December 11, 1935, in Clinton, Tennessee, to the late Jerry O. and...
Rusty Wayne Mcgrew
Nov 27, 2018
Mr. Rusty Wayne McGrew, 47, of Louisville passed away on November 27, 2018 at his home. He is survived by his daughter, Kaylee McGrew, parents, Michael "Mike" and Carolyn McGrew, and his brother, Jesse McGrew. To leave a message for the family please click, "Share Memories."
Mary Ann Bertrand
Nov 27, 2018
Mary Ann Bertrand, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 27, 2018. She retired from the VA Hospital and was a member of Audubon Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Mary Ann was born on April 27, 1934, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late James and Mary (Ricketts) Garnett. She is preceded in death by both her Parents, Sister, Rose...
Michael Dean Long
Nov 27, 2018
Michael Dean "Mike" Long, 62, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Mike worked for Sud-Chemie as a Logistics Supervisor for 38 years and he was a member of the Teamsters Local 89 for 20 years and also a member of Southeast Christian Church. Mike enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.He was born on November...
Roger Dale Cunningham
Nov 27, 2018
Roger Dale Cunningham, 68, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at his home. Roger retired from the Ford Motor Company after 32 years and enjoyed working for NAPA Auto Parts in his retirement. He was an avid IU Basketball fan and loved pitching horseshoes and spending time with his family and friends.He was born on...
Thomas Keith Akers, Sr.
Nov 26, 2018
Thomas Keith Akers, Sr., 68, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018. He enjoyed hunting and was employed for 15 years by the City of New Albany, working at Fairview Cemetery. Tom also worked for 9 years with the Indiana Highway Department.He was born on March 21, 1950, to the late Robert F., Sr., and Elizabeth J....
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