Obituaries
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
Nancy Williams
Aug 7, 2018
Nancy Williams, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. She was born on October 27, 1940 in Richmond , Virginia to John and Margaret (Phillip) Huffman. She is preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Huffman, father, John Ashbury Huffman and grandson Tyler Dean. Nancy is survived by her daughters, Rebecca "Becky" Ann Huff (Rob), Kellie...
Margie Gale Dezarn
Aug 6, 2018
Margie Gale Dezarn, 56, of Louisville, KY passed away on August 6, 2018. She was always laughing and could always put a smile on your face. Margie's grandchildren were her pride and joy and her family meant the world to her. She was preceded in death by her father, Estin Monroe, mother, Peggy Poll and her brothers, Larry Hale and...
Matthew David Brewer
Aug 6, 2018
Matthew David "Matt" Brewer, 32, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018. Matt worked as a cook for Bubba's 33 in Clarksville and loved skateboarding and being outside hiking and camping any chance he could. He loved feeding the "critters" in his back yard and enjoyed having a craft beer or two.He was born on November...
Daniel Ross Coughran
Aug 6, 2018
Daniel Ross Coughran, 45, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 6, 2018. Danny attended Trinity Bible College in North Dakota where he was affectionately given the nickname "Vinny." He worked in the trucking industry as a "Flatbedder" for over 20 years. Danny enjoyed the beauty of our country and took every opportunity to walk...
Barry Douglas Dodge, Sr.
Aug 6, 2018
Barry Douglas Dodge, Sr., 67, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018. He was a skilled mechanic and enjoyed motorcycles and car racing. One of Barry's biggest achievements in life was celebrating 29 years of sobriety.He was born on August 1, 1951, in New Albany to the late Melvin and Doris (Sieg) Dodge. Along with his...
Delores "Janie" (Coleman) Davis
Aug 6, 2018
Delores "Janie" (Coleman) Davis, 67, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018. She was blessed with the gift of gab and considered a friend by so many. Janie could also be described as a wonderful caretaker, always looking out for and tending to the needs of others. She enjoyed spending time...
Charles Lee Watson, Sr.
Aug 6, 2018
Charles Lee "Chuck" Watson, Sr., age 71 of Louisville, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corp, having served in the Vietnam War. Chuck was a truck driver (handle Water Boy) and then a warehouse supervisor for Frito Lay. He was a member of Holy Name Parish where he coached...
Robert Joseph Naville
Aug 6, 2018
Robert J. Naville, 90, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, died Monday, August 6, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was a life-long member of St. Mary Navilleton Catholic Church where he was active in many of the church ministries. Mount St. Francis was a special place for Bob where he also assisted in many events. Bob was a U. S. Navy...
Bryan Johnson
Aug 6, 2018
Bryan James Johnson, 34, passed away at his home in the early hours of August 6th, 2018. He is survived by his parents James and Helena Johnson, Stacey and Terry McGhee, Son Gaberial Johnson, MeMaw, Carol Finnell, Brother, David Dake, Fiance, Pam Osterhout, Faithful Companion ChiChi, and a host of extended family and friends. A loving Father, Son, and Friend,...
Angela Michelle Logsdon
Aug 5, 2018
Angela Michelle "Angie" Logsdon, 53, passed away on August 5, 2018. She was a member of Grace Community Church and a majority member of the International Order of Rainbow for girls. Angie was an avid UK fan and was a talented photographer. She loved children and spoiled all of her friend's children and grandchildren. Angie could always put a smile...
Clarence Leon Rogers
Aug 5, 2018
Clarence Leon "Lee" Rogers, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018. He was born on August 11, 1941 in Corbin, Kentucky to Clarence and Sedalia Rogers. He is preceded in death by his parents, his Daughter, Angela Jenkins, his grandson, Tyler Jenkins, his Sister, Geri Bray, and Brothers, Harold Rogers, Malcolm Rogers, and David Rogers.Clarence is...
Raymond Carl Lopp
Aug 5, 2018
Raymond Carl Lopp, 93, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday morning, August 5, 2018. He bravely served his country in the United States Army during WWII. Ray was a member of the VFW Post 1693 Hobart Beach and Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church.He was born on July 31, 1925, in Harrison County, Indiana, to the late Lorraine and...
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