Obituaries

Shirley Louise Travelstead Williams

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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....

Charlotte Ann (Brown) Douglas

Charlotte Ann (Brown) Douglas

Nov 26, 2018

Charlotte Ann "Charlie" (Brown) Douglas was brought into the world in New Albany, Indiana, and left this earth there on Monday, November 26, 2018. In between, she led a more than complete life. She became and remained a life-long member of the Screen Actors Guild during a stint in Los Angeles, where her greatest accomplishment was bringing her daughter, Heather,...

Ralph Curtis Boone, Sr.

Ralph Curtis Boone, Sr.

Nov 26, 2018

Ralph Curtis Boone Sr., 84, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018. He was born on November 12, 1934 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Maurice and Florence (Beckart) Boone. He is also preceded in death by his son, Derek Anderson.Ralph was a very intelligent man, he was a gentleman and Lorrain's Knight in Shining Armor, he...

Barbara Ann (Nash) Grauel

Barbara Ann (Nash) Grauel

Nov 26, 2018

Barbara Ann (Nash) Young Grauel, passed away on November 26, 2018. She was born in Denver, Colorado, on August 3, 1957, to Gloria Nash and the late Wilbur Nash, Jr., in the middle of two siblings, Ronald Nash and Thomas Nash. She attended St. Margaret Mary's Catholic School in Wichita, Kansas, where she had many friends. She graduated from New...

Raymond Randolph

Raymond Randolph

Nov 25, 2018

Raymond "Merle" Randolph, 85, formerly of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at Greencroft Health Care in Goshen, Indiana.Merle was blessed with a positive spirit and was a member of the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, where he served as a Priest. Merle provided ministry and spoken...

Cynthia Gail Price

Cynthia Gail Price

Nov 25, 2018

Cynthia "Cindy" Gail Price , 62, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018. She was born on November 10, 1956 in Hardin County, Kentucky. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Arthur Price, mother, Virginia May (Jerry) Grimes, daughter, Porshia (Jordan Lynch) Hatcher, son, Joseph Price, daughter, Candace Price, 13 grandchildren, Joseph (Erin Skaggs)...

Franklin Delano Bratcher

Franklin Delano Bratcher

Nov 25, 2018

Franklin Delano Bratcher, 78, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018. He was a retired carpenter and member of the Local 416 Carpenter's Union. Frank enjoyed classic cars and trucks. He lived life to its fullest, always willing to help out others and was considered a good friend by many.He was born on January 31, 1940, in...

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