Obituaries

Joan Marie (Koeberlein) Lash

Joan Marie (Koeberlein) Lash

Sep 6, 2017

Joan Marie (Koeberlein) Lash, 88, of Elizabeth, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. In her earlier years, she enjoyed square-dancing with her husband and loved to travel. Joan was a parishioner at Good Shepherd Catholic Parish in Louisville.Joan was born on January 22, 1929, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Frank J. and Anna C. (Reeder) Koeberlein. Along...

Derrick Demetrius Greer

Derrick Demetrius Greer

Sep 6, 2017

Derrick Demetrius Greer, 38, loving husband, father, son, brother, son-in-law, and friend to many, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday morning, September 6, 2017. He was an employee at Horseshoe Casino. Derrick enjoyed cooking and fishing. He was selfless in every sense of the word, always willing to lend a helping hand to others.He was born on February...

Ronald S. Tower

Ronald S. Tower

Sep 6, 2017

Ronald S. "Chipper" Tower, 57, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Ronnie was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was a former cook at Jerry's Restaurant in Jeffersonville before he went on to be a deckhand for McBride Towing for over 25 years. Ronnie loved music and was an avid fisherman and a...

Sherree Lynn Hockensmith

Sherree Lynn Hockensmith

Sep 6, 2017

Sherree Lynn Hockensmith, age 58, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017. She was a member of St. Martha Catholic Church, and retired from Brown-Forman after 27 years of service. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elfrieda Maria Mayer Beard.Sherree is survived by her loving husband of 22 years, Darrell; son, Richard Peckinpaugh, Jr. (Monica); her father,...

Leonard Curry

Leonard Curry

Sep 5, 2017

Leonard Curry , 75, of Fisherville, Kentucky passed away on September 5, 2017. He was a mechanical contractor by trade for 45 years, and owned and operator Derby Mechanical until 2005. From 2005 until present he worked as a mechanical consultant. He handcrafted cabinetry, furniture and wooden toys for his children and grandchildren. Leonard was born on March 26, 1942...

Albertha Freeman

Albertha Freeman

Sep 4, 2017

Albertha Freeman, 64, of Riverdale, Georgia formerly of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 at the Fairburn Health Care Center in Fairburn, Georgia.She was born in Dothan, Alabama on January 3, 1953 to the late Charles Thomas and Marie Daniels-Freeman. Besides her parents Albertha was preceded in death by her two daughters, Shinita Freeman and Charlene Render...

Shirley Mae Ricketts-Quinn

Shirley Mae Ricketts-Quinn

Sep 4, 2017

Shirley Mae Ricketts-Quinn, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017.She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 27, 1950 to the late Andrew and Virginia Johnson- Ricketts. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Leslie Quinn and her brother Robert Ricketts.Shirley is survived by four brothers and their spouses, Albert (Geraldine) Johnson,...

Carroll Wayne Walters

Carroll Wayne Walters

Sep 4, 2017

Carroll "Wayne" Walters, 76, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 after a brief illness. He was a loving husband to his wife of 54 years, Polly (Breck) Walters, a devoted father to his children, Travis Walters of Memphis, and Paula Wolfe (Tim) of Marysville, and grandfather to Brayden, his pride and joy for the past 20...

Mary Lou Benningfield

Mary Lou Benningfield

Sep 4, 2017

Mary Lou Benningfield, 75, of Clarksville, IN passed away on September 4, 2017. She was a member of Colgate Baptist Church and was actively involved in their Homeless Ministry Program. One of her deepest passions was her fur babies, Little Bit and Sissy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Wayne Benningfield; parents, Helen Hoagland and James A....

Natacha Thomas Sanchez

Natacha Thomas Sanchez

Sep 3, 2017

En honor a la memoria de Natacha Thomas Sanchez.1979-2017 El domingo 3 de Septiembre del 2017, la familia Ruiz-Thomas, perdio a dos de sus miembros, la mama ,Sra. Natacha Thomas Sanchez y su bebe sin nacer Natacha dejo con su partida asus dos hijos varones: Jason Ruiz Thomas (14) y Jordan Ruiz Thomas(8) , ademas de su amante esposo de...

Jonathon Tyler Dodson

Jonathon Tyler Dodson

Sep 3, 2017

Jonathon Tyler Dodson, 27, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017. Tyler enjoyed music and loved to play guitar. His pride and joy was his daughter, Gracie, whom his entire world revolved around.Tyler is survived by his daughter, Grace Clementyne Dodson; father, Richard Dodson and his wife, Jennifer; mother, Jonni (Cox) Carmean and her husband, Joe; brother,...

Elizabeth A. Ewing

Elizabeth A. Ewing

Sep 3, 2017

Elizabeth A. Ewing, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017. She was born in Mayfield, Kentucky on June 5, 1933 to the late Claude and Lorain Dowdy.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Walter Ewing; and daughter, Diane Wilson. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Denise...

Bruce Schaefer

Bruce Schaefer

Sep 3, 2017

Bruce Schaefer, age 53, was born on June 10 1964 and passed away on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. He graduated from Trinity High School 1982. He worked at Downtown Ford in Louisville, Kentucky.Bruce is survived by four siblings 3 brothers and 1 sister.Visitation will be held 2-7pm on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, 235 Juneau...

James Harold Scrivner, Sr.

James Harold Scrivner, Sr.

Sep 3, 2017

James Harold "Jimmy" Scrivner, Sr., 81, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday afternoon, September 3, 2017. He served his country in the Air National Guard and was a retired Sergeant for the Louisville Fire Department. Jimmy was also a builder, never shying away from hard work. He was a strong spiritual leader, provider, and protector of his entire...

Barbara A. Childers

Barbara A. Childers

Sep 3, 2017

Barbara A. Childers, 79, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at the Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown, Kentucky.She was born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky on May 15, 1938. Barbara is survived by her Husband, Donald E. Childers; Daughter, Sheryl L. (Bradley) Ward, two grandchildren, Tanya R. Ward and Tara L. Ward as well as a host of...

Ronald L. Weber

Ronald L. Weber

Sep 2, 2017

Ronald L. Weber, age 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, peacefully passed away, surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 2nd, 2017.Ron was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 18th, 1952 to the late Alvin Lee and Edna Ruth Weber (Holleman). He moved to his parents' hometown when he was 5 years old and has lived in Louisville ever since. He was...

Shayne Bywater

Shayne Bywater

Sep 2, 2017

Thomas Shayne Bywater, 29, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on September 2, 2017. He was born on May 8, 1988 in Louisville, Kentucky to John Bywater and Angela (Thomas) Hawley.Shayne is survived by his loving parents, Angela Hawley (Steve) and John Bywater (Jeff Bywater), siblings Anna Caron Robinson (Corey), and John "Billy" Buisson, four nephews Rylan, Steven, Brayden and Caiden....

Lee Ann Vincent

Lee Ann Vincent

Sep 2, 2017

Lee Ann Vincent (Jackson)The world got a little darker on Saturday, September 2, 2017 when this extraordinary woman passed away. Lee Ann could light a room with her smile, tickle ears with her laugh, slap you with her strong opinions then lift you up with her love. She is preceded in death by her mother, Doris Jackson and Bailey, her...

Victor Howard Young

Victor Howard Young

Sep 2, 2017

Victor Howard Young, 52, of Lexington, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017. He was an avid collector of antiques and glassware. He was born on February 4, 1965 in Flint, Michigan to the late Henry and Dorothy (Gunter) Young. Vic is survived by his children, Alecia Young (fiancé, Jacob Marshall), Cody Young; siblings, Theresa Eaton, Kimmie Todd, Paul...

Samantha Jane Steele

Samantha Jane Steele

Sep 2, 2017

Samantha Jane Steele, 45, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017. She will always be remembered for her love of babies, Mexican food, and animals, especially her dog Gidget. Samantha was born on December 9, 1971 in Louisville, KY to John Louis "Jack" and Phyllis O. (McCool) Steele. Along with her parents, she is survived by...

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