Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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