Obituaries

Francis Richard Lenahan

Francis Richard Lenahan

Sep 8, 2018

Francis Richard Lenahan, 78, loving husband, father, and grandfather of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018. He was a United States Army veteran and retiree from the Veteran's Administration in Louisville. Richard enjoyed reading and spending time with his granddaughters. Considered a friend by many, Richard always went out of his way to help others, especially...

Jimmie D. Copass

Jimmie D. Copass

Sep 8, 2018

Jimmie D. Copass, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Jimmie was a graduate of Valley High School. Honorably served in the Air Force during Vietnam. He was an avid UK fan and Kentucky High School sports fan.He was born on August 10, 1943 in Tompkinsville, Kentucky to Hascal and Evelyn (Wood) Copass. He is preceded...

Betty Jean Sulzer

Betty Jean Sulzer

Sep 8, 2018

Betty Jean Sulzer , 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018. She was born on February 13, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky to James and Ann Murphy. She is preceded in death by her parents.Betty is survived by her Step-Daughters, Yvonne Palomo, and Mary G. George, her Brother, Chester Murphy.The family requests that contributions in Betty's memory...

Theodore J. Ising, Jr.

Theodore J. Ising, Jr.

Sep 7, 2018

Ising, Jr., Theodore J. (Ted), MSSW, ACSW, Diplomate, 87, passed away on September 7, 2018. Ted graduated from Okolona High School in 1949 (Senior Class President). He worked at Standard Gravure with the Louisville Courier Journal. He was in the Air Force during the Korean War, in the Air Police program. He graduated from Nebraska State Teachers College in Chadron,...

Sylvia Jekel

Sylvia Jekel

Sep 7, 2018

Sylvia Jekel, 57, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018. She was born on March 25, 1961 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia to the late Jim and Joanne (McKinney) Dabney. Sylvia is survived by her sons, Jason Jekel, Eric Jekel, three sisters Patricia, Karen and Violet, brother Roger and aunt Freda. A gathering will be from 10:00...

Jennifer Lynn Guidotti Cox

Jennifer Lynn Guidotti Cox

Sep 7, 2018

Jennifer Lynn Guidotti Cox, surrounded by her loving family, passed away quietly the evening of September 7, 2018 after a lengthy illness. Jennifer was born in Oceanside, California July 5, 1950. She is survived by her husband of 24 years Howard Cox, father, Buddy Lloyd Guidotti, sister, Debralee Childs (Tom Childs), brother Michael Shacklette (Lisa Shacklette), daughter Dawn Summers (Steve...

David Joe Dorton

David Joe Dorton

Sep 7, 2018

David Joe Dorton, 61, of Elizabethtown, KY passed away on September 7, 2018. He had recently re-dedicated his life to Christ and loved going to church. David was a self-employed carpenter who had recently moved to his farm in Rineyville where he enjoyed feeding the deer, watching the birds and spending time with his dogs. David was a loving husband,...

John Keith Beck

John Keith Beck

Sep 7, 2018

John Keith Beck, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018.He was born on January 18, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky to Herman and Pearl Beck. He is preceded in death by his parentsJohn is survived by his loving Wife of 20 years, Mary Ann Beck, Step-Sons, Stanley Keith McDowell, Jr., and Roy Thomas McDowell, Step-Grandson, Dallas McDowell,...

Ola Mary Higdon

Ola Mary Higdon

Sep 7, 2018

Mrs. Ola Mary Higdon, 93, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018. She was born in Jeffersonville, Indiana to Frank and Lottie (Whitworth) Collins. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Thomas E Higdon, her Parents, Daughter, Anna Lee Brown, Sons, Harold D Higdon and Thomas Higdon, Brothers, Charles David Collins, Shelby Collins, and David Collins...

Donald Lee Heistand

Donald Lee Heistand

Sep 6, 2018

Donald Lee Heistand , 54, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018. He was born on December 24, 1963 in Louisville, Kentucky to Malcolm and Shirley Heistand. He is preceded in death by his Parents.Donald is survived by his loving Wife of 11 years, Carolyn A. Heistand, his Brother, Malcolm E. (Jennifer) Heistand, his niece and nephew,...

Christopher Davie

Christopher Davie

Sep 6, 2018

Christopher Jerome Hill Davie , 50, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018.He was born on March 2, 1968 in Clarksville, Tennessee to James and Alyce (Hill) Davie. He is preceded in death by his Father, James E. Davie, and Sister, Crystal Davie.Christopher is survived by his loving Mother, Alyce (Michael) Davie-Martin, his Grandmothers, Alice Hill, and...

Lillian Mae Engebretsen

Lillian Mae Engebretsen

Sep 6, 2018

Lillian Mae Engebretsen of Ft. Myers Florida passed away peacefully in Louisville, KY after her stoic battle with cancer. Lillian lived for her Savior, Jesus Christ and the family loving and joyfully celebrates her absence in the body, knowing she is now present with her Lord. Lillian was proceeded in death by her parents, Claude P. Artlip and Mildred Munson,...

Martez Christopher Wade

Martez Christopher Wade

Sep 5, 2018

Martez Christopher Wade, (Tez), 17, passed away on September 5, 2018. He was born in Louisville, Ky on August 6, 2001. He attended Breckinridge High School and was in the 11th grade. Martez was survived by his parents Mary Williams and Lamar Wade, brothers and sisters, Jasmine Williams, Marsha Wade, Alessia Watson, Lamar Wade Jr., Amari Wade, Cortez Holt &...

Patricia Ruth (Allen) Miller

Patricia Ruth (Allen) Miller

Sep 5, 2018

Patricia Ruth (Allen) Miller, 85, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. In her younger years she enjoyed swimming and dancing. Pat was a gifted cook and loved to sew.She was born on November 9, 1932, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Daniel J. and Ruth M. (Schmetz) Allen. Along with her parents, she is preceded in...

Margie Lou (Gribbins) Thomasson

Margie Lou (Gribbins) Thomasson

Sep 5, 2018

Margie Lou (Gribbins) Thomasson, 73, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, with her loving family by her side. She worked for Nu-Yale Cleaners in Jeffersonville for over 40 years. Margie loved reading, especially Stephen King books, and enjoyed spending time in her treehouse that her husband built for her.She was born on June...

Jerry Maddux

Jerry Maddux

Sep 5, 2018

Jerry Maddux, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. He was born on September 8, 1943 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Mr. and Mrs. Maddux. Jerry is also preceded in death by his siblings Jerry Layne Maddux and Cecile Maddux. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Pat Maddux, step-son, Daniel Shumate...

Avi Dey

Avi Dey

Sep 5, 2018

Avi Dey, 34, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on September 5, 2018.Avi was born on March 19, 1984 in Louisville, KY.He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Pranab Pal.Avi is survived by his parents, Sukhen and Chandrima Dey; brother, Neil Dey; grandparents, Anil Kumar Dey, Sabita Rani Dey and Bina Pal.Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m....

Jerry Mclean

Jerry Mclean

Sep 5, 2018

Jerry "Jack" McLean, 80, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Jerry proudly served in the Marine Corp and was an active member of the American Legion - Floyds Knobs, Knights of Columbus, Sons of the American Revolution and Holy Family Catholic Church. He was born on September 27, 1937 in New Albany, Indiana to John...

Joan Dodge

Joan Dodge

Sep 5, 2018

Joan "Joni" Dodge, 86, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. She was born on January 4, 1932 in Denver, Colorado to Ezra and Lois (Hill) Harris. She is preceded in death by her previous husband, Peter Dodge.She is survived by her husband Fred Crysler, son, John (Leslie) Perkins, daughter, Camille (Bruce) Keller, daughter, Kristi Hains, 5...

Lois Ann Sierra

Lois Ann Sierra

Sep 5, 2018

Lois Ann Sierra, 63, passed away on September 5, 2018. She loved her family very much and she was loved by all. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover and Elsie Coffey; sisters, Bonnie Coffey and Mae Snyder and brothers, Randy Coffey and Sandy Coffey.Lois is survived by her children, Tammy (Rob) Scott, Shawn Sierra and Anita (Jason)...

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