Obituaries
Douglas Gene Bentley
Sep 15, 2017
Douglas Gene Bentley, 57, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017. He enjoyed spending time outdoors camping, fishing, and hunting. Doug was also an avid reader.He was born on March 15, 1960, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Franklin and Mary Lou (Noble) Bentley. Doug is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Goldman) Bentley; children, Doug "Little...
Carol Sabiston Perkinson
Sep 15, 2017
Carol Sabiston Perkinson, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on September 15, 2017. Carol was born on October 3, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Harry A. Sabiston and Donie Buckley Sabiston. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Perkinson; daughter, Jamie Smith (James); son, Robert Sean Perkinson (Jennifer); grandchildren, Zayna Wagner, Zach Wagner, Lindsey Smith, Alex Smith,...
Kenneth Dunn
Sep 15, 2017
Kenneth Dunn, 70, of Coxs Creek, Kentucky passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 14, 1947. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo S. and Viola Dunn, sisters; Charlotte Stanfield, Irene Brummitt, and Inez Packen, brothers, James Dunn, Webb Dunn, Donald Dunn, and Junior Dunn.Kenneth is survived by his beloved...
Debra L. (Hall) Nye
Sep 14, 2017
Debra L. "Debbie" (Hall) Nye, 57, of Henryville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017. In her early years, Debbie was a caregiver for disabled children. After marriage, she devoted her life to being a loving wife and mother. She was a faithful servant of God, and those blessed to know her knew of her compassion and love for...
Kathie (Ramsey) Fanning
Sep 13, 2017
Kathie (Ramsey) Fanning, 63, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. She will always be remembered for her love of camping, being outdoors, listening to music, and watching classic movies. She was born on April 16, 1954 in Stearns, Kentucky to the late Raymond and Tiney (Slaven) Ramsey. Along with her parents, Kathie was preceded in...
Mae Choate
Sep 13, 2017
Mae (Griffin) Choate, 86, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017.Mae was born on May 6, 1931, to the late Henry M. and Elizabeth L. (Wilhelm) Griffin. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughters, Angel Hawkins and Susie Purtlebaugh; 1 sister; 5 brothers; and 2 grandchildren.She is survived by her children,...
William Robert Flanders, Sr.
Sep 13, 2017
William Robert "Bill" Flanders, 76, of Ramsey, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marines Corps. and was stationed at Quantico, Virginia, where he attended Ranger School. Bill loved country music, fishing, playing cards, and knife making.Bill was born on November 29, 1940, in Hodgensville, Kentucky, to the late Ollie...
Jewell Belton
Sep 12, 2017
Jewell Belton, 81, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. She was born in Columbia, Kentucky on December 23, 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Nina Rector. Jewell is survived by her beloved children; Shirley Belton, Rickey Belton, James Belton, Guy (Diane) Belton, Timothy (Chandra) Belton; and a host of other family...
Emily Nicole Vadnais
Sep 12, 2017
Emily Nicole Vadnais, 30, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on September 12, 2017. She was born on December 22, 1986 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Phil Burns; uncle, Gary Vadnais and significant other, Richard Morgan. Emily is survived by her parents, Bill and Mary Vadnais; children, Kamron Lee Morgan and Layla Ann Keeling; sisters,...
Sue Edwina (Mentz) Storms
Sep 10, 2017
Sue Edwina (Mentz) Storms, 85, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017, at Clark Rehab and Skilled Nursing. She had worked in home healthcare and had also served as a dispatcher for the New Albany Fire Department. Sue was also an avid birdwatcher.She was born on December 6, 1931, in Brownsville, Texas. Sue is survived by her...
Lonnie Duwane Dodge
Sep 10, 2017
Lonnie Duane Dodge, 59, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017. He was a former employee of Jeff Boat and was a proud veteran of the United States Marines.He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth (Bezy) Dodge; grandparents, Christine & Francis Wagner; mother, Jeanette (Cummings) Dodge; brothers, Ed Brown & Larry Dodge.Lonnie is survived...
Jennifer K. Owens-Wickliffe
Sep 10, 2017
Jennifer Kaye Owens-Wickliffe, 54, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017.She was born in Clarksville, Indiana on October 5, 1962 to the late Charles William Owens and Georgia Gravens-Owens of Glasgow, Ky. Jennifer is survived by her mother, Georgia Owens; two daughters, Alexandria Owens and Nichole Fatima Owens, one sister, Cheryl Renee (Marion) Barnes as well as...
Millard Earl Ashcraft, Jr.
Sep 10, 2017
Millard Earl Ashcraft, Jr., 67, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017. Millard was born on November 8, 1949, in Eastwood, Kentucky to the late Millard Earl Ashcraft, Sr. and Ada Fletcher. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Tonia Armstrong; brothers, Owen Ashcraft and Ernest Ashcraft.Millard is survived by his loving companion of 40...
Jerrilynn Roland
Sep 10, 2017
Jerrilynn Roland went to be with her Heavenly Father after an illness at the age of 71. She will be remembered for her loving heart and nature. She looked in awe at God's creation. God's gift to her was the talent to produce magnificent works of art through her sewing abilities. Jerrilynn had the ability to lift people's spirits. An...
Bobby Rex Payne
Sep 10, 2017
Bobby Rex Payne, age 86, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017. Born April 5, 1931 in Simpson County, Kentucky, Bobby was an Army Veteran of 26 years and former Civil Service employee for over 28 years. Bobby was also an active Mason and Shriner. He was also a former President of the Huntsville, Alabama NARFE chapter and a...
Margaret Hurlbert
Sep 10, 2017
Margaret "Peg" Hurlbert, 100, of Louisville, Kentucky originally from Greenville, Pennsylvania passed away on September 10, 2017. She retired from First National Bank in Greenville, PA and was a member of First Baptist Church and Grace Baptist Church in Greenville, PA and most recently Buechel Park Baptist Church in Louisville. Margaret was born on April 15, 1917 in Greenville, Pennsylvania...
Karl Leasure
Sep 10, 2017
Karl Leasure, 76, of Radcliff, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017. He was born in Germany, on May 1, 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carolina and Charles R. Leasure, and a son Karl Leasure.Karl is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Rosemarie Leasure; son, Charles (Sandy) Leasure; daughter, Sharon Doggett; grandchildren, Justin...
Donald J. Simpson
Sep 9, 2017
Donald J. Simpson, 40, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on September 30, 1976. He was preceded in death by his mother; Sharon D. Simpson. Donald is survived by his beloved wife, Minnie Simpson; sister, Amber N. Simpson; brothers, Charles D. Simpson and Scotty L. Simpson; daughters, Destinie and Lyddia;...
Robert Eugene Traff
Sep 9, 2017
Robert Eugene "Bob" Traff, 75, passed away on September 9, 2017. He was an Air Force veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He was a proud U of L fan, loved horse racing, hunting, fishing and dreamed of winning the lottery to share. Bob cared for his family deeply and his strong will to live, never faded. He was...
Edward Staab
Sep 9, 2017
Edward "Buddy" Staab, Jr., 73, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on September 9, 2017. He was a member of Guardian Angel's Catholic Church. Buddy was born on January 15, 1944 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Edward Sr. and Doris (Devine) Staab. He was also preceded in death by his sister Judy Powell. He is survived by his loving companion,...
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