Obituaries

Charles Thomas Layman

Charles Thomas Layman

Nov 17, 2018

Charles Thomas "Chuck" Layman, 30, passed away on November 17, 2018.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cillus & Kathryn Poff.Chuck is survived by his son, Cole Hartlage; parents, Rick and Kathy Layman; brother, Rickey (Yeon) Layman, niece, Trini Layman.Visitation will be Friday, November 23, 2018, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Southwest Louisville Chapel, 10304 Dixie Highway, Louisville,...

Rebecca Ann (Garvin) Smith

Rebecca Ann (Garvin) Smith

Nov 17, 2018

Rebecca Ann "Becky" (Garvin) Smith, 61, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018, in Louisville, Kentucky. She was the manager of food services for the Silver Creek Middle School, where she loved providing a wonderful meal for the staff and children. In her spare time, she loved competing in dog agility trials with her dog, Titus, and loved trail riding...

Betty Ann Walker

Betty Ann Walker

Nov 17, 2018

Betty Ann Walker, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018. She attended Oak Grove Baptist Church.She was born on November 10, 1934 in Frankfort, Kentucky to William and Zola Hardin. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers William C. Hardin Jr., Howard H. Hardin, Alvin R. Hardin, and Stanley W. Hardin, and sister...

David T. Mader, Jr.

David T. Mader, Jr.

Nov 16, 2018

David T. Mader, Jr., 62, of Crestwood, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018 after a 7 year battle with cancer. David is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Lisa Mader, father David Mader, Sr., step-mother Leora Mader and step-sisters Patsy Kramer and Brenda Kiser. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday, November...

Juanita C. (White) Hollins

Juanita C. (White) Hollins

Nov 16, 2018

Juanita C. (White) Hollins, age 90, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, November 16, 2018, in Clarksville, Indiana, surrounded by her family.Juanita was born to the late Willie G. and Lula Belle White in Gray, Kentucky, on October 1, 1928. She married Raymond Hollins and moved to Louisville and then settled in New Albany. She was retired...

Helen Frances (Hall) Hicks

Helen Frances (Hall) Hicks

Nov 16, 2018

Helen Frances "Kitty" (Hall) Hicks, 84, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Friday evening, November 16, 2018. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in New Albany. Kitty enjoyed traveling, especially going on cruises, and as soon as her latest trip was over she was on to planning the next one. She loved her family...

Anthony Samuel Galofaro

Anthony Samuel Galofaro

Nov 16, 2018

Anthony Samuel Galofaro, who served in the Navy during World War II, died peacefully in his home in Charlestown, Indiana, on Friday, November 16, at 96 years old.He is survived by his loving wife, Anita. They met while both were serving in the United States Navy during the war. He was a sailor, and she was a WAVE, the women...

Verbon Graves, Sr.

Verbon Graves, Sr.

Nov 15, 2018

Verbon Graves, Sr., 82, passed away on Thursday, November 15, surrounded by family. He was born in Oneonta, AL on March 3, 1936 to the late Millard Graves, Sr. and Rev. Pauline Aniton Graves Carr. He was a long-standing member of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in Anchorage, KY. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lee Etta Graves, née...

Barbara Kay Barkovich

Barbara Kay Barkovich

Nov 15, 2018

Barbara Kay Barkovich, 62, of Magnolia, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018. She was born on July 17, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky to Frank and Nora (Dierking) Barkovich. She is preceded in death by her parents.Barbara is survived by cousin, Karen Richardson.Graveside Service will be 11:00 am on Friday November 23, 2018, at Bethany Memorial Cemetery, Louisville, KY.To...

Nelda Ruth Henry

Nelda Ruth Henry

Nov 15, 2018

Nelda Ruth Henry 71, of Louisville, KY passed away on November 15, 2018. She was a very caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Nelda always knew how to make others laugh and feel good about themselves. She enjoyed playing BINGO, sewing, working in her flower garden and making floral arrangements. Her family meant the world to her and...

Norman Lee Johnson

Norman Lee Johnson

Nov 15, 2018

Norman Lee "Butch" Johnson, 72, of St. Andrew's Service Center, passed away on November 15, 2018. He was the owner of St. Andrew's Service Center for over 38 years. Butch loved farm food. He loved working and was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Myrtle Johnson.Butch is survived by his...

Joyce Fay Brennan

Joyce Fay Brennan

Nov 15, 2018

Joyce Fay Brennan, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018. Joyce was a long time employee of Paradies and Ann Taylor.She was born on August 28, 1939 in Anna, Kentucky to Clarence and Edna (Norris) Wingfield. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Paul Wayne Brennan, brother, James (Donna) Wingfield.She is survived by...

Kermit Lee Davis

Kermit Lee Davis

Nov 15, 2018

Kermit Lee Davis, 79, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 15, 2018. He retired from Alignrite, Inc., in Jeffersonville and was also a long-time member of the Sellersburg Burger King Coffee Club, aka "the Liars Club." Lee was known as the neighborhood watchdog and enjoyed a number of things, which included woodworking, mowing his yard,...

Avon Watt

Avon Watt

Nov 15, 2018

Avon Travis Watt, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018. Avon was a member of Cloverleaf Baptist Church and St. Matthews Masonic Lodge.He was born on March 14, 1944 in Round Hill, Kentucky to Arthur and Macy (Embry) Watt. He is preceded in death by his parents and a Granddaughter, Amber Watt.Avon is survived by his...

Theresa Ann Furlong

Theresa Ann Furlong

Nov 14, 2018

Theresa Ann Furlong, 43, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the Hosparus Inpatient Unit in Louisville. She was born on October 25, 1975 in St. Louis, Missouri to Tommy and Darlene Furlong. Theresa graduated from North Hardin High School in Radcliff, KY and Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. She was...

Chester Owen Richardson

Chester Owen Richardson

Nov 14, 2018

Chester Owen "Butch" Richardson, 71, of Greenville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. He was a United States Army veteran and a volunteer firefighter for over 20 years at the Greenville Fire Department.He was born on August 2, 1947, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to the late Walter and Virginia (Drake) Richardson. Butch is survived by his wife of 49...

Charles R. Leonhardt

Charles R. Leonhardt

Nov 14, 2018

Charles R. "Ronnie" Leonhardt, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. He was born on March 5, 1950 in Louisville , Kentucky to Charles and Maggie Leonhardt. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Manual Leonhardt.Charles is survived by his mother, Maggie May Leonhardt; loving companion, Betty Rosenbarger; children, Trevis, Jessica, Amy Rosenbarger, Paul...

Yvonne Brock

Yvonne Brock

Nov 14, 2018

Yvonne Brock, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Yvonne was a CNA.She was born on November 30, 1949 in Leslie Co., Kentucky to Farmer and Velma (Brock) Roark. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Levi Brock.Yvonne is survived by her loving Daughter, Vonda (Ricky) Renfrow, and Son, Lonnie Curtis Brock,...

Evelyn L. Copass

Evelyn L. Copass

Nov 14, 2018

Evelyn L. Copass, 92, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. She was born on April 23, 1926 in Louisville, Kentucky to Charles and Ruby (Bryant) Wood. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Hascal Copass, son, Jimmie Copass, sister, Juanita Goad, brother, Melvin Wood.She is survived by her son, Freddie (Patty) Copass, 3 grandchildren,...

Carma Gaye Spond

Carma Gaye Spond

Nov 14, 2018

Carma Gaye (Jarvis) Spond, 58, of Central City, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018. She was a very gifted knitter who loved to knit blankets for her family and friends.She was born on August 27, 1960, in Greenville, Kentucky. She is preceded in death by her son, Robert Spond, Jr.; and sister, Leanne Hutchison.Carma is survived by her loving...

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