Obituaries
Mary Alice Bryant
Feb 4, 2019
Mary Alice Bryant, 98, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019. She was born on July 15, 1920 in Indianapolis, Indiana to late Noah and Hallie (Jett) Jackson. She is also preceded in death by her husband, William Harold Bryant, sister, Velma Howlett and brother, Wallace Jackson.Mary Alice is survived by her daughters, Carole (Ken) Thompson, Kay...
Wanda Jean (Burdine) Sowle
Feb 4, 2019
Wanda Jean (Burdine) Sowle, 62, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019. Wanda will be remembered for her love of collecting ceramic turtles and angels.She was born on August 11, 1956, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to the late Ray and "Bobbie" Burdine. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Larry Burdine.Wanda is...
Russell Patrick Jones
Feb 4, 2019
Russell Patrick Jones, 74, of Elizabeth, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019, at his home with family gathered. He was a United States Navy veteran. He was born on April 11, 1944, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late George and Mary (Gullett) Jones. Russell was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Margaret (McNaughton) Jones; and...
Florence Taddie Pottinger
Feb 4, 2019
Florence Taddie Pottinger, 93, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019. She is preceded in death by husband, Joseph Pottinger; and four of their children. She is survived by her daughter, Paulette Korody (Lewis); son, Ken Pottinger (Judy); several grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. A private burial will be held at Resthaven Memorial...
Lois L. Wolf
Feb 4, 2019
Lois L. Wolf, age 84 of LaGrange, Kentucky, was taken home by the angels on Monday, February 4, 2019. She was a devoted member of Southeast Christian Church. She was a loving wife, mother and cherished grandmother. Her relationship with Jesus Christ was the most important part of her life and sharing that love with others.Lois is survived by her...
Laverne Joyce Bliss
Feb 4, 2019
LaVerne Joyce Bliss, 76, passed away on February 4, 2019.She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Morris Bliss and parents, Albert and Helen Waters.LaVerne is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Mudd, Helen (John Shimizu) Beckmann and Melondy Ganschow; grandchildren, John Robert Shimizu, Cody Ganschow, Tim Ganschow, Jr., Dylan Shimizu, Brandon Shimizu and Sophie Mudd and one great-grandchild. Visitation...
Millicent Ruth (Sams) Witthoeft
Feb 3, 2019
Millicent Ruth (Sams) Witthoeft, 82, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, and Orange, California, died on Sunday afternoon, February 3, 2019. She was a devout Christian and Baptist by faith. Millicent had a successful and distinguished career in the insurance industry that began at Great West Life Insurance in 1960. She enjoyed politics, was always the life of the party, and made...
Norma Jean (Snelling) Means
Feb 3, 2019
Norma Jean (Snelling) Means, 79, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019. She was a faithful member of Cherry Street Church of Christ in New Albany where she was a teacher in the ladies Sunday school class. Jean also volunteered for Priscilla's Place (Teen Challenge of Kentucky) for 14 years.She was born on August 15, 1939, in...
Jane Holstner
Feb 3, 2019
Jane Holstner, 83, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019. Jane was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born on December 7, 1935 in Louisville, KY to Chester and Addie Davison. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ervon Finnegan Holstner; parents, Chester B. and Addie Ellen Davison; son, Mark Rose...
Janet Linda Knipp
Feb 2, 2019
Janet Linda Knipp, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. She was born on July 29, 1948 in Wurzburg, Germany to Richard and Mary (Roche) Conway. She retired from Walgreens after 17 years of service.She is survived by her two daughters, Nancy Knipp Anderson & Katie Knipp (Page) Mills, two grandchildren, Sarah L. Geisler & Gabriel...
Sondra Paije Jordan
Feb 2, 2019
Sondra Paije Jordan, 44, of Louisville, KY passed away on February 2, 2019. She enjoyed singing, dancing and had a contagious laugh. Paije had a sweet and caring personality. Paije is survived by her children, Alex Jordan and Liam Longmire; father, Donald Grisham; mother, Joyce (Larry) Ruphard; sisters, Terri (Tony) Alford and Sue (Keith) Hill; brothers, Rick (Tess) Grisham, Jeff...
Joan Patricia Schweitzer
Feb 2, 2019
Joan Patricia Schweitzer , 84, of Shelbyville, Kentucky passed away on February 2, 2019. She was a homemaker and member of South Oldham Christian Church.From the time she was a little child, Joan's (Better known in the family as Grammy) primary goal in life was to get married and raise a loving family. From 1957 until 17 days before she...
Pamela Joy (Anders) Probus
Feb 2, 2019
Pamela Joy (Anders) Probus, 62, loving mom and gramby, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and making all types of crafts. Pamela was a caregiver to so many and loved to volunteer annually with the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. She was born on May 26, 1956 in London, Kentucky to the...
Carol Ann Whitman
Feb 1, 2019
Carol Ann Whitman , 57, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019. She was born on March 1, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky to John and Gerladine (Oaks) Whitman. Carol enjoyed country music and cooking. She loved her kids and her grandbabies. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Son, Tony Whitman, and Brother, Ralph Whitman. Carol...
Janette M. Brown
Feb 1, 2019
Janette M. Brown , 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019. She was born on August 31, 1944 in Louisville , Kentucky to James and Lily (Horn) Leake. She was raised in West Louisville and Brooks, KY. At the age of 15 in Brooks, KY she met her husband of 57 years, Maxie T. Brown. After...
Carolyn Smithson
Feb 1, 2019
Carolyn Smithson , 71, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019. She was born on May 30, 1947 in Harlan, Kentucky to Roscoe and Lola (Asher) Craig. Carolyn loved playing bingo and Candy Crush. She enjoyed watching westerns. She loved fashion and her grandkids. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Sister, Ann Dishon, and Brother,...
Linda J. Parker
Feb 1, 2019
Linda J. Parker, 77, of Louisville, formerly of Sacramento, CA, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019. She was born on June 9, 1941 in Sacramento , California to Phillip and Delores Berg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Husband, Lee Parker, Son, Michael Parker, Daughter, Phyliss Ruth Parker, and Brothers, Roger Berg Linda is survived by her...
Donelbert Ray Summers
Jan 31, 2019
Donelbert Ray "Bubba" Summers, 47, passed on to meet his Creator once more on January 31, 2019. He enjoyed working on cars, camping, cook-outs and fireworks. Spending time and being with his family and friends meant the world to him. Donnie loved being a prankster and had a contagious laugh and had a love for animals and nature. Though he...
Marsha Gillock Burnett
Jan 31, 2019
Marsha Gillock Burnett, 63, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019. She was born on April 6, 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky to Harry and Emma (Logsdon) Gillock. Marsha loved to read, was an avid bingo player, and loved to garden. She was also an animal lover who had chickens, ducks, geese, goats, dogs, and all sorts of...
Robert Leo Schellenberg
Jan 31, 2019
Robert Leo Schellenberg, 89, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Sellersburg Healthcare Center after a short stay. Robert (Bob) grew up in Perry County, graduated from New Albany High School, and lived most of his life in Floyds Knobs. He was a member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church and retired from...
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