Obituaries
Hazel Lucille Colgate
Jan 30, 2018
Hazel Lucille Colgate, 84, passed away on January 30, 2018. She retired from Christian Health Center as a CNA.She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Lee Colgate.Hazel is survived by her children, Arthur David (Kathy) Colgate, Linda Nolan, Brenda (Jeff) Horton and Lillie (Mike) Shelman; 9 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchildVisitation will be Sunday, February 4,...
William Estil Shultz
Jan 30, 2018
William Estil "Bill" Shultz, 87, of Louisville, KY passed away on January 30, 2018. Bill loved his wife and family more than anything else in his life. He served in the U.S. Army and then worked for the Kroger Company for over 39 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Estil and Ona Shultz; his brothers, Willie D....
Louis Michael Leffler
Jan 30, 2018
Louis Michael "Lefty" Leffler passed away on January 30, 2018. Mike was a local musician playing at the old Zena's and Stevie Ray's with Lefty and the Sneakers, Crawdad Pie and Higgs Bozon. Mike is survived by the love of his life of 18 years, Laura DuVall Murray; siblings, Rick, Jack, Amy, Joe, Chuck, Jerry and Lesa; children, Chuck Knowles...
Vickie Lynn (Kelly) Hodges
Jan 29, 2018
Vickie Lynn (Kelly) Hodges, 68, a kind and gentle soul, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. She was a 1967 graduate of New Albany High School and a member of Southeast Christian Church. Vickie enjoyed studying the Bible and loved playing board games and cards and family activities.She was born on February 28, 1949, in New...
Helen C. Bradley
Jan 29, 2018
Helen Clara Bradley was called home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2018. She was born on March 17, 1941 in Athens, Alabama to the late Comer and Roberta Stevenson. She was the youngest of three children (deceased) Ruby Ladd and Willie Strawter. She gave her life to Christ at an early age. She attended Central High School,...
Jill Renee (Cerqueira) Wagner
Jan 29, 2018
Jill Renee (Cerqueira) Wagner, 52, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. She was an avid fan of the Kentucky Wildcats and enjoyed playing both bingo and Bunco. Jill also enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with her family and friends.She was born on July 14, 1965, in New Albany to Joe and Judy (Kanne) Cerqueira....
William Arlis Travis
Jan 29, 2018
William Arlis "Billy" Travis, age 78 of Louisville, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018. He was a member of Crescent Hill Baptist Church and retired from Kentuckiana Food Service. He was a lover of golf and an avid UofL Cardinal fan. Billy loved reading and studying the Bible. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Arlis and Evelyn...
Thelma Agusta Thompson-Jones
Jan 29, 2018
Thelma Agusta Thompson -Jones, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on December 6, 1938 to the Hubert and Ila Reed. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Ronnie. Thelma is survived by her beloved husband of 31 years, John Thompson; children, Drusilla (Franklin) Allen, Richard...
Donald Edward Helton
Jan 29, 2018
Donald Edward Helton, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky on September 3, 1947 to the late Wilbert and Mary Helton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Janie Helton.Donald is survived by his son, Brian (Amber) Helton, daughters, Angie (Kevin) Helton- Riley and...
Kathy Brown
Jan 29, 2018
Kathy Brown, 72, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 28, 1945 to the late William Lee Hardy and Una Briner.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Biery. Kathy is survived by her beloved husband of 27 years, Gary Don Brown; children,...
Susan Lynn Williams
Jan 28, 2018
Susan Lynn Williams, 56, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. She practiced as a civil corporate attorney since 1985 and was a member of the American Bar Association. Susan loved horses, spending time with her nieces and nephews, and especially enjoyed being on the river.She was born on April 7, 1961, in Terre Haute, Indiana....
Roy Reeves Bailey, Jr.
Jan 28, 2018
Roy Reeves Bailey, Jr., 86, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on January 28, 2018. He was owner and operator of Bailey TV Service for 40 years and he was a founding member of LETA 1965 and a member of Church of the Nazarene. Roy was born on April 6, 1931 in Louisville, KY to the late Roy, Sr. and Lucille...
Jerry Cheatham
Jan 28, 2018
Jerry "Ump" Cheatham, 67, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. Jerry was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He worked for over 15 years at General Electric until his retirement. Jerry had a passion for umpiring, which he did on all levels, from little league all the way to semi-pro baseball.He was born on...
Alvin Marion "My Pal Al" Brown
Jan 28, 2018
Alvin Marion "My Pal Al" Brown, 76, of Palmyra, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. He was an inspector at Tube Turns and served on the Harrison County Council for 16 years. Alvin enjoyed sporting clays with his family and friends. He was born on November 14, 1941 in Quality, Kentucky to the late James and Mallie (Gibson)...
Diana Kay Witt
Jan 28, 2018
Diana Kay (Miller) Witt, 75, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. Diana had a passion for caring for people and was commended by the Department of the United States Navy for her service as a devoted Navy wife.She was born on July 1, 1942 in New Albany, IN. Diana was preceded in death by her...
Margaret J. (Daw) Halas
Jan 27, 2018
Margaret J. (Daw) Halas, 80, of Greenville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018.She was born on August 20, 1937, in Faison, North Carolina, to the late Thadeus and Katie (Hare) Daw. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her infant daughter, Michelle; siblings, William Lane, Kenneth Daw, Letha Godfrey, Gracie Bass and Billy Lane.Margaret is...
Robert Carl Pierce
Jan 27, 2018
Robert Carl "Bob" Pierce, age 84 of Louisville, originally from Richton Park, Illinois, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center. He was an Army Veteran, and was in insurance sales for most of his career. Bob was a member of Masonic Abraham Lodge 8, a Shriner, a member of Eastern Star Willis Stewart 343...
Lena Marie Updike
Jan 27, 2018
Lena M. Updike, 86, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on January 27, 2018. Lena was born on December 8, 1931 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late William Casey and Etta Nall. She was also preceded in death by her husband, JC Updike; sister, Arleen Darst; and brother, Carl Nall "Tinker". She is survived by her children, Brenda Jaggers (Bob), Larry...
Martha Jane (Austin) Chastain
Jan 27, 2018
Martha Jane (Austin) Chastain, 86, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away at her home on Saturday afternoon, January 27, 2018, surrounded by family. She had been an employee at Seinsheimer Clothing Factory, M. Fine & Sons, and John. B. Mitchell in New Albany, Indiana, and Olympic Stain (PPG) in Louisville, Kentucky. Martha loved her family first and foremost, as she...
Patricia Sweatt Guin
Jan 26, 2018
Patricia Sweatt Guin, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 5, 1950 to the late John H. and Florine Sweatt . In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Angela Sweatt Davis, brothers, Walter Potter and John A Sweatt; two grandchildren, William Sweatt and...
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