Obituaries
Romeo Abella Ecarma, M.D.
Jul 25, 2018
Romeo Abella Ecarma, M.D. was born on January 9, 1934, in Cebu, Philippines to the late Juanito and Julia (Abella) Ecarma. Dr. Ecarma was a faithful husband and father, and believed in education and hard work. He was the medical officer at the Government Service Insurance System in Cebu. He was a house physician at Ss. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital...
Marshawn Terrell Smith
Jul 25, 2018
Marshawn Terrell Smith, 44, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. He was born on October 19, 1973 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Floyd and Bonita (Ivey) Smith. He is preceded in death by his mother, Bonita Gail Smith.Marshawn was baptized at First Baptist Church of Hicks Addition in Spencer, OK on January 29, 1978. He was...
Sharon Eckenrode
Jul 25, 2018
Sharon Eckenrode, 68, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018. She was a member of 1st Baptist Church in Jeffersonville. Sharon was born on December 29, 1949 in Scottsburg, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her parents, Melvin & Margaret Carter; and her son, James Wesley Eckenrode. Sharon is survived by her husband, George Eckenrode, daughter, Grace...
Gary Arnold Mennemeyer
Jul 25, 2018
Gary Arnold Mennemeyer, 58, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was the past Deputy and Grand Knight at the Knights of Columbus Cardinal Ritter Council #1221. Gary had worked in the maintenance department at United Catalyst in Louisville. He enjoyed carpentry and also fishing.He was born on August 20, 1959, in...
William Spalding Downs, Jr.
Jul 25, 2018
William S. "Bill" Downs Jr., 64, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Bill loved music and was a very gifted artist who enjoyed doing acrylic and watercolor painting. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on July 29, 1953, to the late William Downs, Sr., and Amanthelyn (Lee) Downs.Bill is survived by his wife, Linda (Sommerville) Downs;...
James Douglas Spoelker
Jul 25, 2018
James Douglas "Doug" Spoelker, 54, of Louisville, KY passed away on July 25, 2018. He was a retired corrections officer of Kentucky, who enjoyed baseball and talking on his CB radio. Doug was an avid reader and enjoyed going to concerts . He was a beautiful mess, his personality was enormous and his eyes and smile would light up a...
Jerry Lee Coker
Jul 24, 2018
Jerry Lee Coker was born in Louisville, KY on June 27, 1953, and transitioned on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, in Coronado, California, where he worked. Jerry was born and lived in Louisville, before heading west and settling in San Diego, CA. He worked as a civilian for the Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, for nearly 40 years, where he...
Tony Leon Baker
Jul 24, 2018
Tony Leon Baker, U.S. Navy Veteran, of Pekin, Indiana passed away on Tuesday after a brave and honorable battle with cancer at the age of 56. He was a born again Christian and a member of Eastern Baptist Chruch in Jeffersonville, In. He had a vast love for everything outdoors. He will be remembered for his humor, compassion towards all...
Clysta Rhodes
Jul 24, 2018
Clysta "Lena" Rhodes, 59 departed this life for her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, passing at home peacefully in her sleep. Her devotion to family, friends, and a firm belief in God were a foundation for her life. She is survived by her mother, Clysta L. Battle, Edwin L. Rhodes (brother), Leonard A. Rhodes (brother), Timothy J. Battle...
William Grover Jenkins
Jul 24, 2018
William Grover "Bill" Jenkins, 75, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018. He was the founder of the soccer program at Providence High School and enjoyed photography, fishing, and spending time with his grandson. Bill was born on April 11, 1943 in Jeffersonville, Indiana to the late Stuart and Dorothy (Grossback) Jenkins. He is survived by his wife...
Robert Anthony "Tony" Edlin
Jul 24, 2018
Robert Anthony "Tony" Edlin , 62, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. He was born on March 31, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky to James and Shirley Edlin (Schoenbachler). He is preceded in death by his parents, and his Sister, Janice Cassidy.Tony is survived by his loving Wife of 41 years, Verna Edlin, Brothers, Ricky Edlin, and...
Karina Starr Mowry
Jul 23, 2018
Karina Starr Mowry, 12, of Clarksville, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 23, 2018 as the result of an automobile accident outside of Knoxville, Tennessee. She was an active student at River Valley Middle School where she participated in theater, band, track, and cheerleading. Karina was also family oriented and full of life. She possessed a smile that could...
Wilma Lucille (Duffy) Euless
Jul 23, 2018
Wilma Lucille (Duffy) Euless, 95, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Hobart Beech VFW Post 1693, both in New Albany. Wilma loved playing cards and games with her friends at Muir Manor and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.She was born...
Lisa Dawn Adkins
Jul 23, 2018
Lisa Adkins , 45, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018.She was born on December 2, 1972 in Louisville, Kentucky to Bobby and Caryl Lemmons. She is preceded in death by her parentsLisa is survived by her Daughters, Brittany and Alexis Adkins, her Sisters, Ruth Rawlings, Debbie (Mark) Stant, Linda (Phil) Fellers, Rita Lemmons, Teresa (Billy) Edwards,...
Lisa O'Donnell Weis
Jul 23, 2018
Lisa O'Donnell Weis, age 45 of Louisville, passed away peacefully in her sleep of heart failure on Sunday, July 22, 2018. She was born on May 7, 1973 in Tallahassee, Florida and lived in both Germany and New Jersey. She was a member of the Church of the Ascension. Lisa's greatest joy was in being a mother. She loved to...
Wanda Hardin
Jul 23, 2018
Wanda Hardin, 96, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 23, 2018. Wanda was born on May 6, 1922 in Brownsville, KY to the late Gurmon Meredith and Nora Meredith Poole. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Eldon Myro Minton and Marion Alfred Hardin; two sons, Gurmon "Terry" Minton and David Harold Minton; and sister, Wilodean "Dean"...
David Alva Fisher
Jul 23, 2018
David Alva "Butch" Fisher, 62, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018. David was very involved in his community of Clarksville where he proudly served on the Clarksville Town Council. He was a member the Knights of Columbus Council 1348 in Jeffersonville and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church where he enjoyed serving in the Men's Club. David...
Stanley Sellers
Jul 23, 2018
Just moments before his 79th birthday, Stanley Clay Sellers, 78, passed away in his home in Louisville, KY on Sunday, July 22nd, 2018. He lived a good life, enjoyed talking with people, boating, fishing, and spending time with family. He was a coach, a husband, a father, a friend to many. He is survived by his caring wife, Jane Sellers;...
Frank Gardner
Jul 22, 2018
Frank Gardner known has "Billy" strived to live a life full of love and happiness.Sunrise, October 29, 1957, in Louisville, KY; Sunset, July 22, 2018, after fighting the good fight.Billy, the fifth of seven children was born through the union of the late David Gardner, Sr. and Dorothy M. Gardner, Sr.He began his spiritual journey at a very young age,...
Kai La'Ron Houston
Jul 22, 2018
Kai La'Ron Houston, age 30 passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, John Warren.Kai leaves behind his mother, Gwyn Houston; brothers, Michael Houston and John Reed; and sister, Trezsa Houston; and a host of relatives and friends.Services are private.To leave a special message for the family, please use the "Share Memories" button.
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