Obituaries
Charles Edward Jackson
Nov 29, 2017
Charles Edward "Sonny" Jackson, 76, of Louisville, KY passed away on November 29, 2017.He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Katie Jackson, Sr.; grandson, Rayshawn L. Stovall; brothers, Alvin Jackson, Jr. and Richard Taylor; sisters, Joan Jackson and Emma Jackson and great nephew.Charles is survived by his daughters, Zorina Wallace and April Jackson; son, Jerry Potter, Bobby...
Ella Clay Wills
Nov 28, 2017
Ella Clay "Sonny" Wills, 99, passed away on November 28, 2017. She was born on June 10, 1918 in Xenia, OH to the late Arthur and Martha Chinof Starling. Ella confessed hope in Christ at King Solomon Baptist Church in Louisville, KY. She was the founder and president of the TaTa Club. Ella was full of life, enjoyed dancing, cutting...
Ruth Ann Mouser
Nov 28, 2017
Ruth Ann Mouser, 73, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 23, 1944 to the late Thomas S. and Christine M. Vance. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her brother, Jack S. Vance; husband, Edward E. Mouser and son, Edward E. Mouser, Jr.Ruth is...
Howard Ray Goldman
Nov 28, 2017
Howard Ray Goldman, 84, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on November 28, 2017. He was a veteran of The United States Army and worked as a foreman at the Indiana Army Ammunition Plant until his retirement. Howard attended Eastern Heights Baptist Church, was a member of VFW Post 3281 in New Albany, and had the honor of being a Kentucky...
Nick Cleatus Hester
Nov 27, 2017
Nick Cleatus Hester, 81, formerly of Louisville, Kentucky, of North Fort Myers, Florida, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017. He was a United States Air Force veteran. Nick was a licensed pilot and avid golfer. He retired from Heritage Liquors in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and fulfilled Barbara's and his dream of moving to Florida for a sunny retirement.He was born...
Dewayne Roggentine
Nov 27, 2017
Dewayne "Buddy" Roggentine, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 27, 2017. He retired from Bank of America and was a member of Eastwood Christian Church. Buddy was a Kentucky Colonel, and served in the Air Force. He was born on May 20, 1942 in South Amana, Iowa to the late Donald and Wilma Roggentine. Buddy is survived by...
Marsha Kay (Watkins) Cerhan
Nov 27, 2017
Marsha Kay (Watkins) Cerhan, 66, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017. Marsha was a member of Silver Street United Methodist Church and a member of the TOPS weight-loss group. She loved animals, camping, and traveling, but her true love was being with her family.Marsha was born on April 14, 1951, in New Albany to Irma...
Emily Marie Bryant
Nov 27, 2017
Emily Marie Bryant, age 25 of Louisville, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017. Emily was a graduate of Bullitt East High School. She was a student who spent two years at Western Kentucky University and was currently studying at I.U.S. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, worked at Kohl's for several years and participated in charities for...
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...
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