Obituaries
Julie Susan (Campbell) Schaaf
Apr 7, 2019
Julie Susan (Campbell) Schaaf, 58, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019. Julie loved to build model cars and restore and detail automobiles. But, out of anything else in her life, she loved being with her grandchildren.She was born on March 26, 1961 in Mobile, Alabama to Patty E. (Bryant) Campbell and the late Jack L....
James W. Kasey
Apr 7, 2019
Jim Kasey, 83, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019. He was born on December 4, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Stephen and Roberta (Noe) Kasey. He is also preceded in death by his grandson Kevin Christian, brother Stephen B. Kasey, Jr., and sister Nancy S. Kasey. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Ann...
Elmer E. Risinger, Jr.
Apr 7, 2019
Elmer "Butch" Risinger, Jr., 70, passed away from Glioblastoma on Sunday April 7th, 2019 at his home in LaGrange, KY he was surrounded by his family. Butch was born December 16th, 1948 to Elmer and Venal Risinger in Louisville, KY. He was the oldest son of 7 children. He attended Durrett High School. Butch was owner and President of Advantage...
Francisco Rubio Telles
Apr 7, 2019
Francisco Rubio Telles, Sr., 64, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Sunday morning, April 7, 2019. Francisco worked at Joe Huber's Family Farm and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Albany. He was born on October 10, 1954 in Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Arnulfo and Angela Telles. Francisco is survived by his loving wife of...
Linda Mae Porter
Apr 7, 2019
Linda Mae Porter, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019. Linda worked for Kosair Charities before her retirement. She was born on December 23, 1942 in Horse Branch, Kentucky to Richard and Aurice (Morris) Geary. She is preceded in death by her husband Leslie Porter, sons, Gregory Porter and Richard Porter; parents, 2 grandchildren, and a...
Kevin Lee Sappenfield
Apr 7, 2019
Kevin Lee Sappenfield, 54, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday morning, April 7, 2019.He was born on February 4, 1965 in Corydon, Indiana to the late Gerald and Margie (Bolen) Sappenfield. Kevin is survived by his loving wife, Patti Sappenfield; two step-sons; two sisters; a "favorite" nephew; two sisters-in-law; three grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, great friends and his four...
Larry Wayne Holcomb
Apr 6, 2019
Larry Wayne Holcomb, 66, passed away on April 6, 2019. He loved to fish, hunt and work on cars. Larry was helpful to everyone and never met a stranger. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lora Holcomb; daughter, Jennifer Wilson; brothers, Garland and Randy Holcomb; granddaughter, Angela...
Magalene Beams
Apr 6, 2019
Maggie Beams, 83, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019.She was born on March 28, 1936 in Spring Lick, Kentucky to George and Hallie Boone. She is preceded in death by her Parents; Brothers: Dewey Boone, Willard Boone, Luther Boone, Claude Boone, and Glenn Boone; Sisters: Dorothy Shepherd, and Jewell Tetrick.Maggie is survived by her Daughters: Pat...
George Henry Mcfall Jr.
Apr 6, 2019
George Henry McFall Jr., 69, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019. He was born on December 15, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to George and Mary McFall. He is preceded in death by his Parents.George is survived by his loving Wife of 33 years, Karen K. McFall, Daughters, Sharon McFall, and Mary McFall, Sons, John Gray, and...
Leonard Morgan
Apr 5, 2019
Leonard Morgan, 78, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019. He was born on November 22, 1940 in Smithfield, Kentucky to the late Claude and Reva (Neice) Morgan. He is also preceded in death by his daughters, Stephanie Morgan and Dawn Hamilton and brother Jess Morgan. Leonard is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, wife,...
Edmund Henry Kruer
Apr 5, 2019
Edmund Henry Kruer, 87, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019. He was born on June 13, 1931 in Floyd County, Indiana to the late John and Anna Koopman Kruer. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his Brothers, Raymond, Leo, Louie, and Johnny; and Sisters, Sr. Mary Anne O.S.B., Daisy and Dottie.Ed...
Robert Roy Sumner
Apr 5, 2019
Robert Roy "Bob" Sumner, 82, of Louisville, KY went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 5, 2019. He was an Air Force veteran, Shriner and Mason for over 40 years. Bobs hobbies included, fishing, bowling and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lavanda and Florence Sumner.Bob is survived by his wife Margaret Sumner; children,...
Sean Paul Hallman
Apr 4, 2019
Sean Paul Hallman, 48, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Sean was very artistic and gifted at drawing, sketching, and writing poetry. He really enjoyed performing, whether it be singing or dancing. Sean had a passion for classic movies and music, but his greatest love of all was his family. He will be remembered by...
Louise G. Gillis
Apr 4, 2019
Louise G. Gillis, 94, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Louise was a faithful and devoted member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Later in life, Louise found her home when she started working at HoneyBaked Ham in New Albany. She found so much joy in the people with whom she worked and will be...
Harry Leroy Swartwood, Iii
Apr 3, 2019
Harry LeRoy Swartwood, III, 72, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.He served in US Army as a Sergeant during Vietnam and Desert Storm. He was born on November 24, 1946 in Seattle, Washington to the late Harry Swartwood, II and Frances Jensen Swartwood. Harry is survived by his children, Harry Swartwood, IV, (Janice Anderson), Mary E....
Ralph L. Howard
Apr 3, 2019
Ralph L. Howard, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 after an extended illness. Born in Harlan County, KY on May 26, 1942, he raised his family in Illinois for many years, retiring from Kelly Tires, before returning to Kentucky. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, Mamie Rose Howard and Earl C. Howard, Sr.;...
Ta'Khari Ariyah-Lee Murrell
Apr 2, 2019
Ta'Khari Ariyah-Lee Murrell was born March 8, 2018 in Louisville KY to parents Chantelle L. Murrell, of Pittsburgh, PA and Deandre Charleston of Chicago, IL. Our Angel returned home to the Lord on April 2, 2019.Even though her stay with us was short, these are the moments she left in our heart. She loved to cuddle with her special pillow...
John Oliver Morrison
Apr 2, 2019
John Oliver Morrison, 80, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. John was a great father and had a genuine love for people, never meeting a stranger. He was a retired woodworker, having worked for Gamble Brothers and Haas Cabinets. John also enjoyed dancing, music, bowling, and, in his younger years, fishing.He was born on March 11,...
Janet Ann Rassner
Apr 2, 2019
Janet Ann Rassner, age 82 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She was born June 21, 1936 in Derby, IN. Daughter to late Charles Arthur and Muriel (George) Ramsey. She was preceded in death by sisters, Roberta Jean Ramsey and Betty Lou Ramsey.Janet was a member of the Catholic faith and attended St. Bartholomew's Church in Louisville. She...
Holly Kestler
Apr 2, 2019
Holly Kestler, 36, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.She was born on September 21, 1982 in Louisville, Kentucky to Joseph and Kathy (Thomas) Dean. She is preceded in death by her husband Eric Kestler .Holly is survived by her loving parents, Joseph and Kathy Dean, daughters: Hanna Kestler, Mallory Kestler, and Demi Kirchner; son, Lukas Kestler;...
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