Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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