Obituaries

Jason Anthony Vaughan

Jason Anthony Vaughan

Aug 11, 2018

Jason Anthony Vaughan, 23, passed away Saturday August 11, 2018. He was born on December 15, 1994 in New London, CT. He enjoyed cooking for his friends. Jason also loved skateboarding and hanging out with his friends. He is survived by his par­ents, Robin and Jim, Grandparents, Jim and Penny, Gail Havey, brothers, Matthew (Alie), James (Max­ine), Sister, Amanda (Chris),...

Frank "Darrell" Hampton

Frank "Darrell" Hampton

Aug 11, 2018

Frank "Darrell" Hampton, 73, a loving husband and father, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018. He enjoyed fishing and watching TV, especially classic westerns. Darrell was born on October 28, 1944 in New Albany to the late Jake L. and Ollie M. (Redford) Hampton. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Joshua Scott Badgett

Joshua Scott Badgett

Aug 11, 2018

Joshua Scott Badgett, 28, of Mount Washington, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018. He was born on April 9, 1990 in Louisville, Kentucky to Kimberly Badgett. He is preceded in death by his Grandfather, Fred Badgett, Grandmother, Donna Badgett, and Step-Father, Donnie Helm.Joshua's passion in life was singing and playing guitar.Joshua is survived by his Mother, Kimberly Badgett...

Gary O. Weyer

Gary O. Weyer

Aug 11, 2018

Gary O. Weyer, 72, passed away on August 11, 2018. He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Gary retired from Bell South after 30 years and was the owner of Qwik Quality Photo Lab. He was an Army National Guard veteran and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Gary never met a stranger and was loved dearly...

Albert Lee Johnson

Albert Lee Johnson

Aug 11, 2018

Albert Lee Johnson, 54, passed away on August 10, 2018. He worked at UPS as an aircraft mechanic for over 30 years. Albert was a Marine veteran and a member of Kentucky Widows Sons MRA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beryl Johnson; parents Charles and Imogean Johnson and sister, Diana CraftAlbert is survived by his daughter, Ashley...

Gerald David Heckman

Gerald David Heckman

Aug 10, 2018

Gerald David "Jerry" Heckman, Sr., 80, of Pewee Valley, Kentucky passed away on August 10, 2018. He retired from University of Louisville. Jerry was born on September 22, 1937, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Henry Heckman and Evangeline Bader Hill. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Donald Henry Heckman, Sr. He is survived by his wife...

Alvin E. Smallwood

Alvin E. Smallwood

Aug 10, 2018

Alvin E. Smallwood, 76, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Friday morning, August 10, 2018. He was a United States Army veteran and retiree from General Electric in Louisville. Alvin loved sports and was an avid fan of the Kentucky Wildcats. He was born on July 20, 1942 in Letcher County, Kentucky to the late Rodolph and Ruth (Blizzard)...

Gordon William Stahl

Gordon William Stahl

Aug 9, 2018

Gordon Stahl passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2018 surrounded by family, friends, and his cherished pets.Gordon was a veteran of the US Army, an accomplished arborist, and had a successful career in sales.Gordon is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kristine, his son Derek, daughter Reanna, and sisters Pamela Raskin (Richard) and Donis Stahl. He is...

Linda Sue Best

Linda Sue Best

Aug 9, 2018

Linda Sue Best, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018.She was born on March 31, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to John and Mary Montgomery. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her sister Joy.Linda is survived by her Daughters, Beverly (Greg) Bennett, and Karen (Scott) Ulery, her Brother, John Thomas Montgomery Jr. Her grandchildren,...

Roy Everett Wiley, Jr.

Roy Everett Wiley, Jr.

Aug 9, 2018

Roy Everett "Junior" Wiley, Jr. was born October 1, 1926, in Etowah, TN. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy E. Wiley, Sr.; mother, Obelia Wiley; step-mother, Jessie Wiley; brother, JB Wiley and step-sister, Geneva James. Roy was united in marriage to Earlina on July 17, 1948. Roy dedicated his life to Jehovah and was baptized August 25,...

Charles Edward Spencer

Charles Edward Spencer

Aug 9, 2018

Charles Edward Spencer, 67, a loving husband and father of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018. He enjoyed fishing and watching wrestling, as well as music and playing the guitar. Charlie also loved going for rides and taking in the scenery.He was born on March 10, 1951, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late Joseph and Marie...

Loyal Stoner

Loyal Stoner

Aug 9, 2018

Loyal "Crow" Stoner, 66, of Simpsonville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018. He was born on July 1, 1952 in Shelbyville, Kentucky to the late Edward and Mahalia Pauline (Tillie) Stoner. He is also preceded in death by brothers Phillip Lee Stoner and Lawrence Stoner.At a young age Loyal professed his faith in Christ at New Greater First...

Matthew Wayne Kannapel

Matthew Wayne Kannapel

Aug 8, 2018

Matthew Wayne "Matt" Kannapel, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. He was 37 years old. Matt was born November 22, 1980, to Kathleen (Rudy) Mayfield and Terry Kannapel. He was a 1999 graduate of New Albany High School. Matt enjoyed sports and, especially, baseball. He had many friends, and he truly loved his family and many cousins.Along with his...

Russell Morgan Harned Sr.

Russell Morgan Harned Sr.

Aug 8, 2018

Russell Morgan Harned Sr., 86 of Louisville passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018.Russell was a devoted loving husband, father, pappaw, great grandpa, brother and friend. He was a man of great faith, cherished by all who knew him, living his life by example, not words. He was a member of South Jefferson Christian Church for over 58 years and served...

Yewell Wayne Sparks

Yewell Wayne Sparks

Aug 8, 2018

Yewell Wayne Sparks, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of service. He was born on October 21, 1951 in Louisville, Kentucky to Yewell and Mary (Bowlds) Sparks. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Pamela Greer.He is survived by his loving wife, Gina...

Edith Hill

Edith Hill

Aug 8, 2018

Edith Mae Hill 95, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. She was born on September 15, 1922 to Harrison and Dolly Jesse. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dolly and Harrison Jesse, daughters, Mary Lee Ernspiker, Barbara Ann Kyser, and her loving husband, Virgil Lee Hill.Edith is survived by her loving daughter, Judy Riley,...

Lida Hope Simpson

Lida Hope Simpson

Aug 7, 2018

Lida Hope Chandler Simpson, born December 31, 1929, joined many loved ones in heaven on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2018. Hope was born to Paul and Anna Taylor Chandler in Hamilton, Ohio and grew up in Laurel County, Kentucky, as one of thirteen children. She wed Harold "Red" Simpson on July 29, 1950 while in nursing school. She is preceded in...

Joan Elizabeth Ranburger

Joan Elizabeth Ranburger

Aug 7, 2018

Joan E. Ranburger, 52, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. She was born on March 4, 1966 in Louisville, Kentucky to John and Joyce Fey. She is preceded in death by her Father, and her husband, Curtis Ranburger, and Brother, John J. Fey.Joan is survived by her Son, Ray Gore, her Daughter, Crystal A. Gore, her...

Jean Frances (Luna) Holman

Jean Frances (Luna) Holman

Aug 7, 2018

Jean Frances (Luna) Holman, 94, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018. She was a charter member of Ralph Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, a long-time member of Indian Creek Baptist Church, and later in life attended First Southern Baptist Church in Floyds Knobs. Jean taught Sunday school for many years and retired from BF Goodrich in...

Billie Dempsey Holcomb, Ed.D.

Billie Dempsey Holcomb, Ed.D.

Aug 7, 2018

Billie Catherine Dempsey Holcomb, Ed.D., 101, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. She was born on December 30, 1916 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to the late Nulan and Susan (Jordan) Dempsey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kleiman Levi Holcomb, brother Col. Jack Taylor Dempsey, U.S. Army. Billie lived in Norman, Oklahoma until...

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