Obituaries

Wilma Ruth (Mitchem) Southers

Wilma Ruth (Mitchem) Southers

Apr 12, 2019

Wilma Ruth (Mitchem) Southers, 94, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019. Wilma was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church and loved cooking and serving her neighborhood children the food and candy she made.She was born on September 15, 1924, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Nathan and Stella (Bunch) Mitchem. Along with her parents,...

Daniel Wayne Manzano

Daniel Wayne Manzano

Apr 12, 2019

Pastor Daniel Wayne Manzano, 69, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019. Daniel was a registered Nurse for Ohio Valley Home Health, the founder of Apple Tree Ministry, and a graduate of Southern Adventist University. He ministered to many local churches, including the communities of Jeffersonville, Scottsburg, and Madison. Daniel also enjoyed to read and travel.He...

Shirley M. Houtchens

Shirley M. Houtchens

Apr 12, 2019

Shirley Houtchens, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Friday, April 12, 2019. Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt. She fiercely loved her family with all of her heart, and thoroughly enjoyed spending any amount of time with them. Her family was her pride and joy. She was an avid coffee drinker, shopper, and relied on her...

Sandra Brewer

Sandra Brewer

Apr 11, 2019

Sandra "Cissy" Brewer, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019. She was born on April 19, 1951 in Morganfield, Kentucky to George and Aurelia (Neal) Wilson. Sandra started out her career as the Deputy Center Director for Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center in Morganfield, KY. She then worked in the Governor's Office as an Executive...

Harry Grant Ford

Harry Grant Ford

Apr 11, 2019

Harry Grant Ford, 89, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Harry was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and an avid UK fan. He was a member and deacon of the Dover Chapel Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky.He was born on January 17, 1930, in Hartford, Kentucky, to the late Claude, Sr., and Artie...

Brian K. Hancock

Brian K. Hancock

Apr 11, 2019

Brian K. Hancock , 48, of Muldraugh, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019. He was born on January 1, 1971 in Louisville, Kentucky. Brian enjoyed cooking, family, chatting, and his pets. He had a heart of gold and a gentle soul. He is preceded in death by his Grandparents, Jack and Edna Jackson, and Hazel and William Hancock.Brian...

Marilyn Gudger

Marilyn Gudger

Apr 11, 2019

Marilyn Gudger, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Marilyn was a retired pre-school teacher and was a self-employed caretaker. She was loved by many and loved spending time with family and friends. Marilyn was considered the backbone of the family, who helped so many. One thing Marilyn endeared was the frequent visits from her niece...

Marian Pedicone

Marian Pedicone

Apr 11, 2019

Marian Pedicone, 91, of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019. She was born on May 3, 1927 in Newport, Kentucky to Stephen and Caroline (Ortlieb) Krebs. She is preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Alfred Joseph Pedicone, Sr.; her sister, Bernice Krebs; and her grandson, Stephen Merritt.She is survived by: her son, Alfred Joseph...

Donna Michele (Noon) Gapp

Donna Michele (Noon) Gapp

Apr 11, 2019

Donna Michele (Noon) Gapp, 74, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2019.She was born on September 20, 1944, in Sterling, Illinois, to the late Donald and Madge (Covell) Noon. Donna was also preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Lea Bade.Donna is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Ronald Dean Gapp; daughter, Ronda...

Brenda Sullivan Hensley

Brenda Sullivan Hensley

Apr 11, 2019

Brenda Sullivan Hensley, 61, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019. She was born on May 17, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky to Warren and Shirley Sullivan. Brenda enjoyed ghost hunting and cemeteries. Brenda also liked spending her time gardening flower gardens. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and family. Brenda is preceded in death by her...

Evelyn Raible

Evelyn Raible

Apr 11, 2019

Evelyn "Pat" Raible, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019. She was born on September 29, 1934 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late William and Anna (Dodge) Raible. She is also preceded in death by her brother John J. Raible and sister Anna Marie Cummins Keiran. Pat attended Mercy High School and retired from American National...

Leroy Simmons

Leroy Simmons

Apr 10, 2019

Leroy Simmons was born on June 8, 1945, to the late John Henry and Willie Bell Simmons, in Louisville, Kentucky, and resided in the Smoketown Area of Louisville, Kentucky.Leroy attended Old Central High School, and joined the United States Navy in 1964,and the moved to serve in the United States Air Force. Leroy accepted Christ and joined the Shiloh Baptist...

Jackie E. Myers

Jackie E. Myers

Apr 10, 2019

Jackie Myers, 88, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Jackie was a truck driver his entire life. He was a loyal Ford man who loved to race and show cars. Jackie was also very gifted at clock repair and had a large collection of antique clocks. He was a faithful member of Northside Christian Church...

Marilynn (Hundley) Burton

Marilynn (Hundley) Burton

Apr 10, 2019

Marilynn (Hundley) Burton, 80, of West Point, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Marilynn was a member of Welsh Tract Old School Baptist Church in Newark, Delaware.She was born on August 13, 1938 in Louisville, Kentucky to William and Lucille (Schneider) Hundley. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Earl Hundley, sister Rosa Allgeier, brother Harold...

Alvin L. "Doc" Leidolf

Alvin L. "Doc" Leidolf

Apr 10, 2019

Alvin L. "Doc" Leidolf, 94, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Alvin was a United States Army veteran that proudly served his country during WWII. He retired from International Harvester and was a life-long member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church.He was born on October 23, 1924, in Floyd County, Indiana, to the...

Frances Maggard

Frances Maggard

Apr 10, 2019

Frances "Fran" Maggard, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. She was born on May 29, 1943 in Whitesburg, Kentucky to the late Harvey Carl and Della (Williams) Collier. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Collier. Fran taught English most of her career, retiring from Bullitt East High School. She attended Berea...

Molly Joyce (Jones) Knecht

Molly Joyce (Jones) Knecht

Apr 9, 2019

Molly Joyce (Jones) Knecht, 68, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Molly was a member of the Portland Christian Church and loved baking, playing Bingo, and playing cards with family and friends.She was born on September 24, 1950, in Owen County, Kentucky, to the late William D. Jones and Ima J. (Clemons) Jones. Along with...

Robert L. Mcfarland

Robert L. Mcfarland

Apr 9, 2019

Robert Lee McFarland , 79, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Robert was a member of Portland Memorial Baptist Church. Robert was born on April 8, 1940 in Owensboro, Kentucky to Rueben and Mollie McFarland. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sisters, Jean Mason and Roberta Taylor.Robert is survived by his loving...

Janet Lynn Coody

Janet Lynn Coody

Apr 9, 2019

Janet Lynn Coody, 65, of West Point, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Janet was a longtime employee of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service at Ft. Knox, and the United States Postal Service.She was born on March 22, 1954 in St. John's Air Force Base, Newfoundland, to George and Alberta Baldridge. She is preceded in death...

Edna Faye Defazio

Edna Faye Defazio

Apr 9, 2019

Edna Faye DeFazio, 86, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Edna was a member of Southeast Christian Church. She was born on August 19, 1932 in Louisville, KY to the late Joseph and Mable Adams Burks. She is preceded in death by her former husband, Franklin Michael DeFazio; and her brother, Joseph C. Burks; and her...

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