Obituaries

Mary L. Wheatley

Mary L. Wheatley

Oct 19, 2017

Mary L. Wheatley, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 31, 1948 to the late Robert and Willie Mae Brown. She was childcare worker at Advanced Learning Center.In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Brown; father of her children, Kenneth Close;...

Sandra Faye Stephens

Sandra Faye Stephens

Oct 19, 2017

Sandra Faye Stephens, 74, of Bullitt County, formerly of Gary Indiana, passed peacefully on October 19, 2017, in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family and friends.Born on January 5, 1943 in Gary, Indiana, she was a loving mother to her five children, James C. Cambern, Peggy F. Weinkauff, Cindy S. Albert, Karri D. Graham...

Kenneth Morse Humston

Kenneth Morse Humston

Oct 19, 2017

Kenneth Morse Humston, 67, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017, in Titusville, Florida. He lived his entire life in Indiana until 2011 when he moved to Titusville to care for his mother. Along with caring for his family, Ken loved spending time on the golf course.Ken was born on August 7, 1950, in New Albany, Indiana,...

Ruth Amata (Ritz) Kahl

Ruth Amata (Ritz) Kahl

Oct 19, 2017

Ruth Amata (Ritz) Kahl, 97, passed away in San Antonio, Texas, on October 19, 2017. Ruth worked at St. Edward's Hospital and volunteered at St. Mary's school cafeteria. She always had a smile on her face, loved children, and put everyone else's needs above her own. She was an avid reader and enjoyed walking everywhere. At the age of 52,...

Dorothy Jane (Braswell) Lott

Dorothy Jane (Braswell) Lott

Oct 19, 2017

Dorothy Jane (Braswell) Lott, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky, entered her heavenly home on October 19, 2017. She was a member of Graceland Baptist Church and loved to read and study the Bible and Christ's teachings, and was devoted to and loved her family.Dorothy was born on June 13, 1932, in Bastrop, Louisiana, to the late Johnnie L., Sr., and Clara...

James Arthur Fields Iii

James Arthur Fields Iii

Oct 19, 2017

James Arthur Fields III, 66, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017. He was a member of Greater Mt. Zion Apostolic Church in New Albany, Indiana. He loved to sing and enjoyed Gospel quartet music. James was an avid IU Basketball fan.James was born on November 24, 1950, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late James Fields...

David A. Filburn

David A. Filburn

Oct 19, 2017

David A. "Tony" Filburn, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 19, 2017. He retired from Cardinal Insulation and was a member of the American Legion Shawnee Post 193. Tony was born on May 5, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Lawrence and June (Ridgeway) Filburn. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Robert and Larry...

Shirley Anne (Allen) Ashby

Shirley Anne (Allen) Ashby

Oct 19, 2017

Shirley Anne (Allen) Ashby, 88, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017. She was a long-time member of Christ Gospel Church in Jeffersonville.She was born on October 23, 1928, in Granite City, Illinois, to the late Hilbert and Dixie "Alberta" (Bright) Allen. Shirley was also preceded in death by her sister, Betty Conway.Shirley is survived by...

Jesse Lee Jones, Jr.

Jesse Lee Jones, Jr.

Oct 19, 2017

Jesse Lee Jones, Jr., 48, went to be with his Heavenly Father on October 19, 2017. He was a member of Cloverleaf Baptist Church. Jesse was an avid U of L fan and loved to go fishing with his children. Jesse is survived by his children, Jefferson Jones, Dorothy Jones, Isaac Basham Jones and Taylor Jones; mother, Janice Spencer; father,...

Carolyn Embry Jones

Carolyn Embry Jones

Oct 19, 2017

Carolyn Embry Jones, 60, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 19, 2017. She worked as an RN for Baptist Health Louisville and was a member of Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church. Carolyn enjoyed reading books, baking, interior decorating and most of all spending time with her family, especially her grandson, Jonah. Carolyn was born on January 31, 1957 in Louisville,...

Ricky Dale Brown

Ricky Dale Brown

Oct 18, 2017

Ricky Dale Brown, 56, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Jewish Hospital - Shelbyville.He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on October 15, 1961 to the late Daniel Odell and Ruth Beatrice Brown. Ricky was a maintenance supervisor at Martinrea for several years.In addition to his parents Ricky was preceded in death by his four siblings,...

Armando Perez

Armando Perez

Oct 18, 2017

Armando Perez, 85, of Crestwood, Kentucky passed away on October 18, 2017. He was born on March 7, 1932 in Artemisa, Cuba to the late Juan Perez and Emilia Rodriguez. He was also preceded in death by his wife Lourdes Perez. Armando is survived by his son, Armando J. Perez, daughters, Emilia Orta, Lourdes Gonzales, Isabel Perez and Daisy Perez....

Mildred Robinson

Mildred Robinson

Oct 18, 2017

Mildred Robinson, 67 returned to her Heavenly Father on October 18, 2017 at 4:57 a.m., after a short battle with lung cancer. She was born to the late Hansel & Sallie Mae Cain on November 30, 1949 at General Hospital in Louisville, KY. Mildred leaves to cherish her memory to her daughter Stephanie Bailey, Mary Bailey (daughter in law), Heather...

Elaine Rucker Mccorkle

Elaine Rucker Mccorkle

Oct 18, 2017

Elaine Rucker McCorkle, 95 of Brandenburg, Kentucky went home on October 18, 2017 at her daughters residence. She was born on June 21, 1922 in Bonnieville, Kentucky to the late George Willis and Lela Smith Rucker. Elaine was a member of Rock Haven Baptist Church and was retired from Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital.In addition to her parents she is...

Richard Andrew Brookins

Richard Andrew Brookins

Oct 17, 2017

Richard Andrew Brookins , 85, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 17, 2017. Richard worked for Dahlem Construction as a carpenter for many years. He was born on August 9, 1932, Atlanta, GA to the late James Brookins and Henrietta Harris. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Joyce (Taylor) Brookins; children, Pamela Crenshaw, Richard Brooks...

Charles Edward Bray

Charles Edward Bray

Oct 17, 2017

Charles Edward "Charlie" Bray, 65, of Elizabeth, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 33 years of service. Charlie enjoyed bowling and playing horseshoes and was an avid reader of the daily newspaper.He was born on August 20, 1952, in Nelson County, Kentucky, to the late Alexander and Georgie (Thornsberry) Bray. Charlie...

Andrew Thomas Leaman

Andrew Thomas Leaman

Oct 17, 2017

Andrew Thomas Leaman, 29, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 17, 2017. He was born on July 23, 1988 in Louisville, Kentucky to Donald Leaman and Karen (Gallaher) Duff. Andrew is survived by his parents Don (Tracey) Leaman and Karen (Fred) Duff, sister Hanna Duff, brother Austin Trumbo and grandmother Sharon Leaman. He is also survived by a host...

Marcus D. Sims

Marcus D. Sims

Oct 16, 2017

Marcus D. Sims, age 60, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 at his home in North Conway, New Hampshire. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, he was born May 7, 1957 to the late James D. and Anna P. Miller Sims.Marcus spent the final couple of years of life living in Freedom, NH where, in spite of his health conditions, he indulged...

Ezra S Isaacs

Ezra S Isaacs

Oct 16, 2017

Ezra Stephen Isaacs, 46, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017.He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 28, 1971. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sarah AynesEzra is survived by his beloved wife of 12 years, Shawna Barnes- Isaacs brothers; Jeff Isaacs, Mike Isaacs, and sister; Teresa Isaacs, sons; Timothy (Shanice) Barnes and Ezra...

Patrick Robert Galligan

Patrick Robert Galligan

Oct 16, 2017

Patrick Robert Galligan, 80, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on October 16, 2017. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Albany.Patrick was born on January 24, 1937, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Urban W. and Louise F. (Pfeffer) Galligan.Patrick is survived by his children, Louis C. Galligan (Betty), Elizabeth Anne Galligan (Mark...

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