Obituaries

Jaime Leon Higdon

Jaime Leon Higdon

Feb 2, 2018

Jaime Leon Higdon, 53, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on September 17, 1964 to Zachary and the late Anna Rose Higdon.Jaime was a automotive technician and a loving brother.Jaime is survived by his father, Zachary A. Higdon Jr.; siblings, Eric (Sue Wolfe) Higdon, Dean (Melissa) Higdon, Keith (Deanna) Higdon,...

Barbara Ann Taylor

Barbara Ann Taylor

Feb 2, 2018

Barbara Ann Taylor, age 51 of Louisville, Kentucky returned to her Heavenly Father on Friday, February 2, 2018 at University Hospital. She was born at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama while her father was in the United States Marine Corp. She was a graduate of St. Martha elementary school and Assumption High School. Barbara was a very talented beautician and a graduate...

Karen Michelle Roth Miller

Karen Michelle Roth Miller

Feb 2, 2018

Karen Michelle Roth Miller, 55, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018. She was born at Andrews AFB, Maryland on January 18, 1963 to William and Patricia Roth. Karen was a paralegal for David Holton for many years.Karen is survived by her daughter, Brittney Miller; parents, William and Patricia Roth; three grandchildren, Layla, Kareem and Adam Samey;...

Perry Richard Rusk

Perry Richard Rusk

Feb 2, 2018

Perry Richard "Junie" Rusk passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018. He was a railroader for 43 years with K&ITRR and Norfolk Southern, a sailor, a WWII Veteran, and a wonderful husband and father. He was a kind, gentle man and well respected. He was a member of VFW Post 1693 and Mount Tabor Presbyterian Church, as well as a...

Donald Ray Robinson

Donald Ray Robinson

Feb 1, 2018

Donald Ray Robinson, age 73 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018. Don was Captain of the Louisville Fire Department for over 25 years. He was a member of the Kentucky Federation of Firefighters. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lucille Robinson; and several brothers and a sister.Don is survived by his loving wife and...

Alma Lucille (Fryer) Martin

Alma Lucille (Fryer) Martin

Feb 1, 2018

Alma Lucille (Fryer) Martin, 90, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018.She was born on July 16, 1927, in Cordova, Nebraska, to the late Troy and Dorothy (Belden) Fryer. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Kevin Martin; and her great-granddaughter.Alma is survived by her children, Janine Hackman (Paul), Michael Martin (Cindy),...

Vicki June Avery

Vicki June Avery

Feb 1, 2018

Vicki June Avery, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky at Norton Audubon Hospital. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on June 3, 1952 to the late Charles and Rita Davis.Vicki was a Nurses Aid at Hazelwood Center. In addition to his parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard Davis,...

Jerry Logan Anderson

Jerry Logan Anderson

Feb 1, 2018

Jerry Logan Anderson, 71, of Louisville, KY passed away on February 1, 2018. He was a Navy combat Vietnam Veteran who received 2 Purple Hearts and also a recipient of both Bronze and Silver Stars. Jerry was an avid sportsman with a passion for animals. Jerry also enjoyed sharing his talent for music with his family and friends. He was...

Gavin Matthew Jacques

Gavin Matthew Jacques

Jan 31, 2018

Gavin Matthew Jacques, age 18 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018. He was a graduate of Eastern High School where he was in Junior ROTC and gaming clubs. Gavin was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Nathan Kefauver and Joseph Koestel. Gavin is survived by his loving parents, Michael and Janie Jacques; siblings, Aaron Jacques and Linda Watkins...

Hazel Lucille Colgate

Hazel Lucille Colgate

Jan 30, 2018

Hazel Lucille Colgate, 84, passed away on January 30, 2018. She retired from Christian Health Center as a CNA.She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Lee Colgate.Hazel is survived by her children, Arthur David (Kathy) Colgate, Linda Nolan, Brenda (Jeff) Horton and Lillie (Mike) Shelman; 9 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchildVisitation will be Sunday, February 4,...

William Estil Shultz

William Estil Shultz

Jan 30, 2018

William Estil "Bill" Shultz, 87, of Louisville, KY passed away on January 30, 2018. Bill loved his wife and family more than anything else in his life. He served in the U.S. Army and then worked for the Kroger Company for over 39 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Estil and Ona Shultz; his brothers, Willie D....

Louis Michael Leffler

Louis Michael Leffler

Jan 30, 2018

Louis Michael "Lefty" Leffler passed away on January 30, 2018. Mike was a local musician playing at the old Zena's and Stevie Ray's with Lefty and the Sneakers, Crawdad Pie and Higgs Bozon. Mike is survived by the love of his life of 18 years, Laura DuVall Murray; siblings, Rick, Jack, Amy, Joe, Chuck, Jerry and Lesa; children, Chuck Knowles...

Vickie Lynn (Kelly) Hodges

Vickie Lynn (Kelly) Hodges

Jan 29, 2018

Vickie Lynn (Kelly) Hodges, 68, a kind and gentle soul, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. She was a 1967 graduate of New Albany High School and a member of Southeast Christian Church. Vickie enjoyed studying the Bible and loved playing board games and cards and family activities.She was born on February 28, 1949, in New...

Helen C. Bradley

Helen C. Bradley

Jan 29, 2018

Helen Clara Bradley was called home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2018. She was born on March 17, 1941 in Athens, Alabama to the late Comer and Roberta Stevenson. She was the youngest of three children (deceased) Ruby Ladd and Willie Strawter. She gave her life to Christ at an early age. She attended Central High School,...

Jill Renee (Cerqueira) Wagner

Jill Renee (Cerqueira) Wagner

Jan 29, 2018

Jill Renee (Cerqueira) Wagner, 52, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. She was an avid fan of the Kentucky Wildcats and enjoyed playing both bingo and Bunco. Jill also enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with her family and friends.She was born on July 14, 1965, in New Albany to Joe and Judy (Kanne) Cerqueira....

William Arlis Travis

William Arlis Travis

Jan 29, 2018

William Arlis "Billy" Travis, age 78 of Louisville, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018. He was a member of Crescent Hill Baptist Church and retired from Kentuckiana Food Service. He was a lover of golf and an avid UofL Cardinal fan. Billy loved reading and studying the Bible. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Arlis and Evelyn...

Thelma Agusta Thompson-Jones

Thelma Agusta Thompson-Jones

Jan 29, 2018

Thelma Agusta Thompson -Jones, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on December 6, 1938 to the Hubert and Ila Reed. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Ronnie. Thelma is survived by her beloved husband of 31 years, John Thompson; children, Drusilla (Franklin) Allen, Richard...

Donald Edward Helton

Donald Edward Helton

Jan 29, 2018

Donald Edward Helton, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky on September 3, 1947 to the late Wilbert and Mary Helton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Janie Helton.Donald is survived by his son, Brian (Amber) Helton, daughters, Angie (Kevin) Helton- Riley and...

Kathy Brown

Kathy Brown

Jan 29, 2018

Kathy Brown, 72, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 28, 1945 to the late William Lee Hardy and Una Briner.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Biery. Kathy is survived by her beloved husband of 27 years, Gary Don Brown; children,...

Susan Lynn Williams

Susan Lynn Williams

Jan 28, 2018

Susan Lynn Williams, 56, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. She practiced as a civil corporate attorney since 1985 and was a member of the American Bar Association. Susan loved horses, spending time with her nieces and nephews, and especially enjoyed being on the river.She was born on April 7, 1961, in Terre Haute, Indiana....

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