Obituaries

Gerald David Heckman

Gerald David Heckman

Aug 10, 2018

Gerald David "Jerry" Heckman, Sr., 80, of Pewee Valley, Kentucky passed away on August 10, 2018. He retired from University of Louisville. Jerry was born on September 22, 1937, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Henry Heckman and Evangeline Bader Hill. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Donald Henry Heckman, Sr. He is survived by his wife...

Alvin E. Smallwood

Alvin E. Smallwood

Aug 10, 2018

Alvin E. Smallwood, 76, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Friday morning, August 10, 2018. He was a United States Army veteran and retiree from General Electric in Louisville. Alvin loved sports and was an avid fan of the Kentucky Wildcats. He was born on July 20, 1942 in Letcher County, Kentucky to the late Rodolph and Ruth (Blizzard)...

Gordon William Stahl

Gordon William Stahl

Aug 9, 2018

Gordon Stahl passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2018 surrounded by family, friends, and his cherished pets.Gordon was a veteran of the US Army, an accomplished arborist, and had a successful career in sales.Gordon is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kristine, his son Derek, daughter Reanna, and sisters Pamela Raskin (Richard) and Donis Stahl. He is...

Linda Sue Best

Linda Sue Best

Aug 9, 2018

Linda Sue Best, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018.She was born on March 31, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to John and Mary Montgomery. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her sister Joy.Linda is survived by her Daughters, Beverly (Greg) Bennett, and Karen (Scott) Ulery, her Brother, John Thomas Montgomery Jr. Her grandchildren,...

Roy Everett Wiley, Jr.

Roy Everett Wiley, Jr.

Aug 9, 2018

Roy Everett "Junior" Wiley, Jr. was born October 1, 1926, in Etowah, TN. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy E. Wiley, Sr.; mother, Obelia Wiley; step-mother, Jessie Wiley; brother, JB Wiley and step-sister, Geneva James. Roy was united in marriage to Earlina on July 17, 1948. Roy dedicated his life to Jehovah and was baptized August 25,...

Charles Edward Spencer

Charles Edward Spencer

Aug 9, 2018

Charles Edward Spencer, 67, a loving husband and father of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018. He enjoyed fishing and watching wrestling, as well as music and playing the guitar. Charlie also loved going for rides and taking in the scenery.He was born on March 10, 1951, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late Joseph and Marie...

Loyal Stoner

Loyal Stoner

Aug 9, 2018

Loyal "Crow" Stoner, 66, of Simpsonville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018. He was born on July 1, 1952 in Shelbyville, Kentucky to the late Edward and Mahalia Pauline (Tillie) Stoner. He is also preceded in death by brothers Phillip Lee Stoner and Lawrence Stoner.At a young age Loyal professed his faith in Christ at New Greater First...

Matthew Wayne Kannapel

Matthew Wayne Kannapel

Aug 8, 2018

Matthew Wayne "Matt" Kannapel, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. He was 37 years old. Matt was born November 22, 1980, to Kathleen (Rudy) Mayfield and Terry Kannapel. He was a 1999 graduate of New Albany High School. Matt enjoyed sports and, especially, baseball. He had many friends, and he truly loved his family and many cousins.Along with his...

Russell Morgan Harned Sr.

Russell Morgan Harned Sr.

Aug 8, 2018

Russell Morgan Harned Sr., 86 of Louisville passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018.Russell was a devoted loving husband, father, pappaw, great grandpa, brother and friend. He was a man of great faith, cherished by all who knew him, living his life by example, not words. He was a member of South Jefferson Christian Church for over 58 years and served...

Yewell Wayne Sparks

Yewell Wayne Sparks

Aug 8, 2018

Yewell Wayne Sparks, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of service. He was born on October 21, 1951 in Louisville, Kentucky to Yewell and Mary (Bowlds) Sparks. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Pamela Greer.He is survived by his loving wife, Gina...

Edith Hill

Edith Hill

Aug 8, 2018

Edith Mae Hill 95, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. She was born on September 15, 1922 to Harrison and Dolly Jesse. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dolly and Harrison Jesse, daughters, Mary Lee Ernspiker, Barbara Ann Kyser, and her loving husband, Virgil Lee Hill.Edith is survived by her loving daughter, Judy Riley,...

Lida Hope Simpson

Lida Hope Simpson

Aug 7, 2018

Lida Hope Chandler Simpson, born December 31, 1929, joined many loved ones in heaven on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2018. Hope was born to Paul and Anna Taylor Chandler in Hamilton, Ohio and grew up in Laurel County, Kentucky, as one of thirteen children. She wed Harold "Red" Simpson on July 29, 1950 while in nursing school. She is preceded in...

Joan Elizabeth Ranburger

Joan Elizabeth Ranburger

Aug 7, 2018

Joan E. Ranburger, 52, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. She was born on March 4, 1966 in Louisville, Kentucky to John and Joyce Fey. She is preceded in death by her Father, and her husband, Curtis Ranburger, and Brother, John J. Fey.Joan is survived by her Son, Ray Gore, her Daughter, Crystal A. Gore, her...

Jean Frances (Luna) Holman

Jean Frances (Luna) Holman

Aug 7, 2018

Jean Frances (Luna) Holman, 94, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018. She was a charter member of Ralph Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, a long-time member of Indian Creek Baptist Church, and later in life attended First Southern Baptist Church in Floyds Knobs. Jean taught Sunday school for many years and retired from BF Goodrich in...

Billie Dempsey Holcomb, Ed.D.

Billie Dempsey Holcomb, Ed.D.

Aug 7, 2018

Billie Catherine Dempsey Holcomb, Ed.D., 101, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. She was born on December 30, 1916 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to the late Nulan and Susan (Jordan) Dempsey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kleiman Levi Holcomb, brother Col. Jack Taylor Dempsey, U.S. Army. Billie lived in Norman, Oklahoma until...

Nancy Williams

Nancy Williams

Aug 7, 2018

Nancy Williams, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. She was born on October 27, 1940 in Richmond , Virginia to John and Margaret (Phillip) Huffman. She is preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Huffman, father, John Ashbury Huffman and grandson Tyler Dean. Nancy is survived by her daughters, Rebecca "Becky" Ann Huff (Rob), Kellie...

Margie Gale Dezarn

Margie Gale Dezarn

Aug 6, 2018

Margie Gale Dezarn, 56, of Louisville, KY passed away on August 6, 2018. She was always laughing and could always put a smile on your face. Margie's grandchildren were her pride and joy and her family meant the world to her. She was preceded in death by her father, Estin Monroe, mother, Peggy Poll and her brothers, Larry Hale and...

Matthew David Brewer

Matthew David Brewer

Aug 6, 2018

Matthew David "Matt" Brewer, 32, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018. Matt worked as a cook for Bubba's 33 in Clarksville and loved skateboarding and being outside hiking and camping any chance he could. He loved feeding the "critters" in his back yard and enjoyed having a craft beer or two.He was born on November...

Daniel Ross Coughran

Daniel Ross Coughran

Aug 6, 2018

Daniel Ross Coughran, 45, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 6, 2018. Danny attended Trinity Bible College in North Dakota where he was affectionately given the nickname "Vinny." He worked in the trucking industry as a "Flatbedder" for over 20 years. Danny enjoyed the beauty of our country and took every opportunity to walk...

Barry Douglas Dodge, Sr.

Barry Douglas Dodge, Sr.

Aug 6, 2018

Barry Douglas Dodge, Sr., 67, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018. He was a skilled mechanic and enjoyed motorcycles and car racing. One of Barry's biggest achievements in life was celebrating 29 years of sobriety.He was born on August 1, 1951, in New Albany to the late Melvin and Doris (Sieg) Dodge. Along with his...

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