Obituaries
Sanford Zelkovitz
Nov 26, 2017
Sanford "Sandy" Zelkovitz, 74, of LaGrange, Kentucky passed away on November 26, 2017. He retired from Rockwell and was a member of First Baptist Church of LaGrange, KY. Sandy served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Sanford was born on December 14, 1942, in Brownsville, Pennsylvania to the late William and Isabella Zelkovitz. He is survived by his...
Ed Barnes
Nov 26, 2017
Ed Barnes, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 26, 2017. He was born on May 1, 1940 in Hodgenville, Kentucky to the late Stanley and Betty (Ratcliff) Barnes. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Gilbert and Benny Barnes.Ed is survived by his wife of 48 years, Donna (Herrell) Barnes; daughters, Shelly (Stephen) Crawford, Lisa (Parkey)...
Lynn Wade Denny
Nov 26, 2017
Lynn Wade Denny, 76, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017. He had worked for Bruce Fox in New Albany, retired from Hitachi Cable, and worked at New Albany Springs Golf Course that he was very fond of. Lynn was a professional golfer, a member of the PGA of America, and was also a 32nd degree...
Jd Lewis
Nov 25, 2017
JD Lewis, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 25, 2017. Throughout JD's life he had two passions. One of which was being a loving dad, grandpa, brother and friend to many. The other was sports. He loved the St. Louis Cardinals, the Indiana Hoosiers, the Indianapolis 500 and the Kentucky Derby. Incorporating his love for sports, JD was...
Sarah Elizabeth Kern Lynch
Nov 25, 2017
Sarah Elizabeth Kern Lynch, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Kindred Healthcare. She was born in Scottsburg, Indiana on September 21, 1941 to the late Henry T. and Ethel Kern. She was retired from the Jefferson County Property Valuation Administration and a former deputy clerk for the Jefferson County Clerk's office. Sarah was a...
Karen Lee Haines
Nov 25, 2017
Karen Lee Haines, age 58 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017. Karen was a member of Lyndon Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Carl and Lorena T. Murphy Neel; and 4 siblings.Karen is survived by her loving husband of 15 years, Robert; her son, Brandon...
Ethel Mae Beeler Russell
Nov 25, 2017
Ethel Mae Russell, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on June 28, 1949 to the late Arthur and Loraine Beeler. She was preceded in death by a husband, Douglas Russell; and a brother, Michael Beeler.Ethel is survived by her beloved children, Donnie (Melissa Burton) Burton and Robert (Chrystal) Burton,...
Sheila Ann (Bruce) Dickerson
Nov 24, 2017
Sheila Ann Dickerson, 55, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on November 24, 2017.Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). Her Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation was chosen following Sheila's wishes.Please consider sharing a memory...
Jessica Lynn Cooper
Nov 24, 2017
Jessica Lynn "Jessie" Cooper, 36, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 24, 2017. She enjoyed music, scary movies, the magic of Chris Angel and relaxing on a rainy day with a cup of coffee. Jessie was blessed with the love of her large family, her fiance Chris and most of all her "Boo" Laila, and her 6 month old...
Alpha Jane Bolin
Nov 24, 2017
Alpha Jane "Jingles" Bolin, 73, of Mount Pleasant, Michigan formerly of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 21, 1943 to the late Frank and Oris Richards. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her a sister, Kerry Waite. Alpha is survived by her beloved husband...
Gregory Allen Sumner Sr.
Nov 24, 2017
Gregory Allen Sumner, Sr., 59, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017 at Baptist Health Louisville. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 28, 1958. He was in management with Big O Tires.In addition to his father, Jerry Sumner and mother, Shirley Sumner he was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Ray Sumner. Greg is...
Elnora Gay Stocksdale
Nov 24, 2017
Elnora Gay Stocksdale, 81, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017. She was born on May 2, 1936, to the late Alliene Hockersmith.In addition to her mother, Elnora was preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. Stocksdale; and sisters, June Dooley and Jackie Nance. Elnora is survived by her beloved children, Rob (Terry) Stocksdale, Scott...
Kenneth Scott Barger
Nov 23, 2017
Kenneth Scott Barger a truck driver and lifelong resident of Louisville, Kentucky died unexpectedly on November 23rd, 2017 in his home, at the age of 66. Kenny was born June 10th,1951 at St. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital and lived his childhood on Berry Boulevard. He began adulthood by serving 2 years in the U.S. Army and was discharged with full...
Letecia Arlene Santos
Nov 23, 2017
Letecia Arlene "Tisha" Santos, 44, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on November 23, 2017. She loved spending time with her family and loved being a mother and mamaw. Tisha will be remembered for her love of helping others and putting them first before her own needs and wants. Tisha was born on April 24, 1973 in Stuttgart, Germany to...
Mary Geraldine (Wessel) Thompson
Nov 23, 2017
Mary Geraldine "Jerry" (Wessel) Thompson, 96, passed away peacefully at her home on November 23, 2017. She was a proud, devoted Catholic and was a member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church. Her strong devotion and love carried on from her faith to that of being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Jerry will be remembered for her...
Latricia Alice (Hazelwood) Fahringer
Nov 23, 2017
Latricia Alice "Trisha" (Hazelwood) Fahringer, 49, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017, surrounded by family. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Elizabeth, Indiana.She was born on January 4, 1968, in Louisville, Kentucky. Latricia was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Fahringer; and children, Olivia, Michelle, and Glenn.She is survived by her...
Barry Swearingen
Nov 23, 2017
Barry Swearingen, 62, of Berrytown, Kentucky passed away on November 23, 2017. He was born on May 4, 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky to Bradley,Sr. and Betty (Graves) Swearingen. He was preceded in death by his mother. Barry is survived by his father Bradley Swearingen, Sr., brothers; Bradley (Terry) Swearingen, Jr., Brian Swearingen, Brady Swearingen, niece, Elisha Brienna Swearingen, nephew, Bradley...
Elbert Eugene Goff, Sr.
Nov 22, 2017
Elbert Eugene Goff, Sr., age 85, of Louisville, passed quietly at home surrounded by family & friends on the evening of Wed, Nov 22,2017. Mr. Goff was a Korean War veteran. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad (formerly K & I Railroad) after 38 years of service. He enjoyed time with family & friends at his Rough River lake house...
John Robert Henderson
Nov 22, 2017
John Robert Henderson, 70, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. He was blessed to spend 46 years with the love of his life, Marles. Music filled him with joy every day. He enjoyed singing country western and gospel songs. His favorite pastimes were playing the guitar, fishing with his late close friend, Junior, and watching...
Gerald Lee Oberhausen
Nov 21, 2017
Gerald Lee "Moe" Oberhausen, 80, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Jerry was a member of the Elks Lodge #270 in New Albany, the American Legion Post 28, and the National Guard of the United States. He worked for many years at General Electric as a foreman until his retirement.Jerry was born on July 16,...
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