Obituaries
Evelyn Strawter
Sep 12, 2019
Evelyn "Ebbie" Strawter, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Mrs. Strawter was a school teacher at Waller-Williams Environmental School for over 20 years. She was a active member of N Street Baptist Church, where she was involved in various committees. Evelyn knew a good sale and loved to shop. She also loved to cook, and...
Stanley Bruce Schlageter
Sep 12, 2019
Stanley Bruce Schlageter, 65, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family and close friends. He was born on December 1, 1953, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Janet (Fell) Schlageter and the late Stuart Schlageter. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Navy where he served his country...
Delton Johnson Sr.
Sep 11, 2019
Delton Johnson Sr., 78, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Delton was a tradesman who knew how to fix just about anything. He loved working with his hands, autos, building, and fishing. He was born on July 1, 1941 in Leitchfield, Kentucky to James and Frances Johnson. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Son,...
Gloria Locke
Sep 11, 2019
Gloria Locke, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Gloria was a vibrate person, who loved her family. She was a fun loving, outgoing, and never met a stranger. Her favorite time of the year was always around the holidays. Gloria enjoyed her music, dancing, BBQ, fish frys, and enjoyed being around her family and friends.She...
William Dale Robertson
Sep 11, 2019
William Dale Robertson, 72, of Georgetown, Indiana, entered into his eternal life on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. William attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Albany and was a former member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He attended Our Lady of Providence High School and graduated from New Albany High School. William loved farming, fishing, hunting, mowing the lawn, and...
Leon August Schindler
Sep 11, 2019
Leon August Schindler, 85, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. He was an electrician for Paramount Plywood and a driver for 3K Machinery. Leon was a long-time member of St. Mary's Navilleton Catholic Church and a member of the High Caliber Sportsman Club.He was born on March 26, 1934, in Floyd County, Indiana, to the...
Rebecca Lynn Gebhart
Sep 11, 2019
Rebecca Lynn Gebhart (Lehn) passed away on September 11, 2019 at Jewish Hospital surrounded by her family. Becky was born November 30, 1956. She was the daughter of Dr.Frank W. Lehn and Laetitia Lehn, both preceded her in death, as did her brother, Frank Lehn, Jr. She is survived by her husband Ron Gebhart, her children, Kimberly Carney (Kevin), Kathrine...
Gary Marcum
Sep 10, 2019
Gary W. Marcum, 62, of Buffalo, Kentucky, passed away at home on Thursday, September 10, 2020. He was born on May 27, 1958 in Pleasure Ridge Park, Kentucky to the late Gerald and Janice Marcum. Gary is a retired Teamster from UPS. He enjoyed spending time tending his farm, loving on his cats and fishing. In addition to his parents,...
Mike Gant
Sep 10, 2019
Mike Gant, 63, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Mike worked as Masonry and Bricklayer. He was an avid UK Sports Fan. Mike was always a kind person, who never met a stranger, and would always lend a helping hand. His door was always open to his friends in need. Mike was truly a one-of-kind person...
Diane Krebs Yandell
Sep 10, 2019
Diane Krebs Yandell of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. She was born on January 9, 1943 in Pascagoula, Mississippi to J.E. and Rita (Gentile) Krebs. Diane was an artist, avid gardener, and stamp collector. She especially loved spending time in her daylily garden and was a long-time member of the Daylily Society of Louisville. Diane was...
Eric Charles Hobble
Sep 9, 2019
Eric Charles Hobble, 63, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019. He was born on July 17, 1956, in Washington Court House, Ohio. Eric was an avid writer and enjoyed reading, especially history and science fiction. He was a member of the Tomahawks in Harrison County where he participated in pre-1840 reenacting.Eric is survived by his parents,...
James Stanley Applegate
Sep 9, 2019
James Stanley Applegate, 91, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019. James was a Korean War-era veteran of the U.S. Army and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be remembered as a "jack of all trades" who enjoyed lending a helping hand and being with his family.He was born on January 13, 1928, in New Albany,...
Mark Blocher
Sep 9, 2019
Mark Blocher , 55, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019. Mark was a truck driver for Holland Trucking for several years. He was born on April 14, 1964 in Warsaw, Indiana to Joe and Bonnie (Metzger) Blocher. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jamee Blocher. Mark is survived by his parents; his son, Nick...
Douglas Perry, Sr.
Sep 8, 2019
Douglas Perry, Sr., 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Douglas was the owner and operator of the Prairie Village BP for nearly 50 years. He was born on December 1, 1938 in Louisville, Kentucky to Jack and Rose Mary Perry. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Oma, and his son Douglas...
Greg Mcgrew
Sep 8, 2019
Greg McGrew, 59, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Greg was an active employee with Armstong World Industry, Macon, GA. He loved his job and would share stories of times past. Greg loved his family; whether it was near or far. He enjoyed working out and taking his dog Brodie for walks. He was an avid...
Margaret Roberts Brandon
Sep 8, 2019
Margaret Roberts "Maggie" Brandon, 87, of Louisville, KY passed away on September 8, 2019. She was a member of St. Matthew's United Methodist Church. Maggie was a former school teacher and a avid antique collector/dealer. Maggie was born on July 2, 1932 in Louisville, KY to the late Raymond Roberts and Margaret (Harmon) Roberts. Maggie is survived by her loving...
Phyllis C. Alderdice, Ph.D.
Sep 8, 2019
Phyllis Craig Alderdice, Ph.D., age 83, transitioned this life on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Dr. Alderdice was born on November 15, 1935 to the late John Porter and Miriam Wells Craig in Robertson County, Kentucky. She was educated at Deming High School and received a BS and MA from the University of Kentucky and a Ph.D. from Indiana University. Dr....
Barbara J Burgin
Sep 8, 2019
Barbara Janice Burgin, age 90 of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019. She was born on August 10, 1929 in Greensburg, Kentucky to the late Delker and Icie (Milby) Thompson. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Alvin "Butch" Burgin. Barbara is survived by her children, Steve Burgin, Gaye Burgin Kay and Markeeta Burgin; nine...
Cristina Maria Foster
Sep 7, 2019
Cristina Maria Foster, 39, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019. She was born on October 19, 1979, in New Albany, Indiana. Cristina enjoyed camping, had a love for animals, and her favorite color was black. She worked at the Jeffersonville Contact Center for the Census Bureau since 2015. Everyone will remember her for her deep...
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