Obituaries
Mary Lucille Ewing
Jan 4, 2018
Mary Lucille Ewing, age 98, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 4, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer's, with her family by her side. Mary was a native of Marion County, Kentucky, and was a homemaker and loving mother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Clarence Ewing; and sons, David and Steve....
Donald Roy Cook
Jan 4, 2018
Donald Roy Cook, age 66 of Louisville, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018. Don was many wonderful things, among which were a poet, artist, hunter, fisherman, cowboy at heart and a western enthusiast. He was a lousy card player. He was a barkeep for over 20 years at the Milner, the Outlook, the Coachlamp and several other places, loved...
Edward Francis Reed
Jan 4, 2018
Edward F. Reed, age 99 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Franciscan Health Care Center. He was the founder and owner of the former Louisville Letter Service. He was a Sixth Armored Division Veteran of World War II; a member of American Legion Highland Post 201; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 15018; a 20-year trustee of the...
Lawrence J. Seifring, Jr.
Jan 4, 2018
Lawrence J. "Larry" "Ziff the Music Man" Seifring, Jr., 62, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on January 4, 2018. He was in the US Army and served in Korea. He worked for the US Postal Service. Larry had a love for music, movies and cars. Larry was born on September 28, 1955 in Grayson County, Kentucky to the late Lawrence...
Geneva Leona (Kinchlow) Wilkerson
Jan 4, 2018
Geneva Leona (Kinchlow) Wilkerson, 89, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at the Autumn Woods Health Campus. She was born on April 2, 1928. As a life-long member of the Second Baptist Church in New Albany, Geneva shared her musical talent with the church and community for over 75 years.Along with her parents, she is...
Viola Coleman
Jan 4, 2018
Viola "Toots" Coleman, 83, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 4, 2018. Toots was born on June 8, 1934, Henry County, Kentucky to the late Chester & Blanche (Baxter) Adler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Coleman, sisters, Ruth Bohannon & Shirley Barnes, brother, Bud Adler.She is survived...
John T. Hutson Iv
Jan 4, 2018
John Thomas Hutson, 26, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on September 30, 1991 to Scott Emerson and Deana Hutson. He was preceded in death by his Father, Scott Emerson, Mother, Deana Hutson. Johnny is survived by his sisters, Nicole (Chris) Stevenson, Jennifer Emerson and Denise Hutson; grandfather, John T....
Cheri Lynanne (Stevens) Ramsay
Jan 3, 2018
Cheri Lynanne (Stevens) Ramsay, 57, of New Albany, IN passed away on January 3, 2018. She enjoyed crocheting, reading and loved canning almost any and everything. Cheri was an avid Bold & the Beautiful viewer and was not to be interrupted while it was on. In her earlier years, she enjoyed traveling on the road with her husband. Cheri was...
Billie Jean (Clark) Omer
Jan 3, 2018
Billie Jean "B.A." (Clark) Omer, 88, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at the Autumn Woods Health Campus. She was a proud homemaker and wife of 48 years to the late Ret. Captain Richard L. Omer, USN.Billie was born on July 10, 1929, to the late Ross L. and Mary Jeannette (Hansard) Clark. Along with...
Kimberly Ann (Proctor) Plaiss
Jan 3, 2018
Kimberly Ann (Proctor) Plaiss, 47, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She was an avid Indiana Hoosiers fan and loved spending summers out by the pool. The most important thing in life to Kim was her family and friends.She was born on December 25, 1970, in Charleston, South Carolina, to Nancy (Harley) Kahl and the...
Lloyd Irvin Miller
Jan 3, 2018
Lloyd Irvin Miller, 86, of Louisville, KY passed on January 3, 2018. He was a faithful member of New Cut Road Baptist Church. Lloyd was an Army veteran of the Korean War and was also a Mason. He was an avid UK Wildcat fan and enjoyed working in his yard and gardening. Lloyd was a hard worker who always provided...
Michael Howard Farris
Jan 2, 2018
Michael Howard Farris, 74, of Elizabeth, Indiana, passed away on January 2, 2018. He was a retired member of the Iron Horsemen MC. Mike was a proud veteran of the United States Army and an avid fisherman. Mike was known as the shepherd of his family, always bringing everyone together. Mike was born on July 27, 1943, in Jeffersonville, Indiana,...
Carl Leo Zahn
Jan 2, 2018
Carl Leo Zahn, 64, of Georgetown, IN passed away on January 2, 2018. Carl was an avid musician with a deep love for his family and friends. He brought joy to those around him with music, jokes, and childhood stories.Carl was born on April 30, 1953, in New Albany, IN to the late Carlos L. & Annie E. (McElfresh) Zahn....
Jossie Rodriguez
Jan 2, 2018
Jossie Rodriguez, 55, of Fairdale, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on September 1, 1962 to the late Rafael and Ramona Rodriguez. He was a longtime employee of Satco Inc.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Rafael Rodriguez, Jr. and Miguel Rodriguez; and a sister,...
Billie May Presnell Smith
Jan 2, 2018
Billie May Presnell Smith, age 83 of Louisville, KY, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018. She was born on April 28, 1934 a native of Blytheville, Arkansas. Billie was a member of Southeast Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Clyde Smith; and her parents, Jordan and Elizabeth Presnell.Billie is survived by her son, Anthony Smith...
Robert Lee "Bobby" Sorg
Jan 2, 2018
Robert Lee "Bobby" Sorg, 73, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at his home. He was a United States Navy veteran, a founding member of the American Legion Post 42, and a life-time member of the VFW Post 3281 in New Albany. Bobby had a career in both upholstery and bartending.He was born on September 28,...
Joseph Emmett Combs
Jan 2, 2018
Joseph Emmett Combs, 71, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 18, 1946 to the late Poggon and Mary Rita Combs. He believed in Christ and prayed daily. Joe was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting and bonfires. He also enjoyed home cooked meals...
Curtis Dean Head
Jan 1, 2018
Curtis Head, age 44 and Sherry Dean Head, age 50 both of Radcliff, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Curtis was born on March 2, 1974 in Louisville, Kentucky. Curtis is preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Donald Head; brother, Terry Ray Head; and sister, Yvonne Lynn Head. Curtis is survived by his daughter, Samantha Rashelle Head,...
Doris Ann (Blotz) Mcdonner
Jan 1, 2018
Doris Ann (Blotz) McDonner, 71, of Concord, North Carolina, formerly of Elizabeth, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018, at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, North Carolina. She was an active member of the Mallard Creek Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, until her illness.Doris was born on January 5, 1946, in Elizabeth, Indiana, to the late Victor...
Diane Johnson Rogers
Jan 1, 2018
Diane Johnson Rogers breathed every breath longing for the next adventure and craving for more. As she crossed into 2018, she decided it was a good time to set off into her final and greatest adventure yet. She now enjoys her timeless days doing just what she looked forward to most; knowing and worshipping her Heavenly Father in her perfect...
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