Obituaries
Richard A. Risen
Aug 19, 2017
Richard A. Risen, 63, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 2, 1954 to the late James A. and Lenora Risen. Richard is survived by his beloved wife, Tina M. Risen; son, Phillip Risen; daughter, Sarah (Andy) Williams; step-sons, Joe Shell, Billy Shell, and Cory Shell; seven grandchildren; sisters,...
Evelyn Catherine Gibson
Aug 19, 2017
Evelyn Catherine Reed-Gibson, 89, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at the University of Louisville Hospital.She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on September 2, 1927 to the late Charles and Anna Reed. Besides her parents Evelyn was preceded in death by her brother Charles Reed, Jr. Evelyn is survived by three sons, Steve A. (Tammy) Gibson,...
Francis Joseph Callan
Aug 18, 2017
Francis "Frank" Joseph Callan departed this world on 18 August 2017. Frank was born the 4th of January, 1934, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Frank Joseph and Margaret Mary Callan. After graduating from Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Frank volunteered for the draft in the U.S. Army. He served two years in the armor division at Fort Knox, Kentucky, from...
Gerald Lee Sidebottom
Aug 18, 2017
Gerald Lee Sidebottom, 73, of Louisville, KY, passed away on August 18, 2017. He retired from Hillerich and Bradsby/Louisville Slugger where he polished the very first aluminum bat. Gerald enjoyed going to Dale Hollow Lake, going to yard sales, auctions, listening to country music and going to the figure 8 races. He was preceded in death by his loving wife...
Carol Ann (Agan) Jamison
Aug 18, 2017
Carol Ann (Agan) Jamison, 77, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017.She was born on May 11, 1940, in New Albany to the late Lawrence and Mabel Agan. Carol is survived by her husband of 36 years, Arvin Jamison, Jr.; children, Patricia Petty (Stanford), Susan Bennett, Kenny Bennett, and Mary...
Carolyn Fay Roberts
Aug 18, 2017
Carolyn Fay Roberts, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017. She was born in Logsdon Valley, Kentucky on April 24, 1940 to the late Rutherford and Stella Mae Bridgeman-Crain. In addition to her parents Carolyn was preceded in death by one son, Eric Roberts. Carolyn is survived by her beloved family including one daughter, Jamie Gibson;...
Eurvin Idel Mayer
Aug 18, 2017
Eurvin Idel Mayer, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on August 18, 2017 at his home. He was born in Italy, on August 19, 1948. Mr. Mayer worked on the assembly line of GE for 35 plus years and served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his Mother,...
Mary Gail Williamson
Aug 18, 2017
Mary Gail "Toots" Williamson, 61, passed away on August 18, 2017. She was loved by many and could always put a smile on your face. With her sweet and gentle spirit Gail would bring the best out of others. She will be missed by all. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Williamson; grandson, Cameron Williamson;...
Robert Wayne Thompson, Jr.
Aug 17, 2017
Robert "Rob" Thompson, age 36, of Louisville, passed away Aug 17, 2017. He was preceded in death by father, Robert Thompson Sr. and grandparents; Earl and Bernice Clark, Elaine Hampton, and Robert William Thompson.Rob is survived by his son, Nathan Thompson; mother, Cindy Thompson; sister, Angie Deatherage (Jon) ;and nephews, Brayden, Corbin and Langdon. A private ceremony was held on...
Robin Renee Woosley
Aug 17, 2017
Robin Renee Woosley, age 55, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017. Robin was a person of strong faith that carried her through many struggles and loss. She was always the optimist and was a loving and giving person. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Woosley; her mother, Lavonda McCubbins; her father, Don Edmondson; and her...
Loretta Jean Priddy
Aug 17, 2017
Loretta Jean Priddy, age 60, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Malcolm and Etta Schuler; siblings, Estelle Schuler Cox, Joseph Patrick Schuler, and Malcolm Lawrence Schuler and his wife Ruth; and grandchild, Bailey McCubbins .Loretta is survived by her children, Miranda McCubbins (Gantz) and Michael Priddy; grandchildren, Bridget Woodall, Heather...
Thomas Joseph Boofter, Sr.
Aug 17, 2017
Thomas Joseph Boofter, Sr., 74, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday evening, August 17, 2017. He had served in the United States Army Reserve and was a member of the American Legion Post 28 Bonnie Sloan, as well as a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ and the Elks Club Lodge 270. Tom was a charter...
Carolyn Marie Mardis
Aug 16, 2017
Carolyn "Carol" Mardis, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on August 16, 2017. Carol was born on February 3, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Lawrence and Marie Story. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Mardis and sister, Louise Sharp. Carol was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her three children,...
Kevin Scott Wilson Sr.
Aug 16, 2017
Kevin Scott Wilson, 62, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on June 12, 1955.He was preceded in death by his father, Charles William Wilson.Kevin is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Deborah L Wilson; mother, Jeannette Faye Wilson, children, Christina L Son, Herman R Lenz, Leslie A Lenz,...
Albert Bernard Miller
Aug 16, 2017
Albert Bernard Miller, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 13, 1946 to the late Albert August Aloysius MIller and Bernadette Phillips-Miller. In addition to his parents Albert was preceded in death by his five brothers Joseph Miller, Robert Miller, Gerald Miller, Dennis Miller and Richard Miller and...
Joetta Elizabeth Robinson
Aug 15, 2017
A tobacco sharecropper's proud daughter, Joetta was born June 6, 1918, in Bluff Boom, just outside of Campbellsville, KY, and for most of her adult life, she resided in Jeffersontown, KY.A graduate of historic Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Lexington, Joetta later attended KY State University, where she met her husband of 61 years, William C. Robinson. They were...
Betty Lou Fiaschetti
Aug 15, 2017
Betty Fiaschetti, 89, of Pendleton, Kentucky passed away on August 15, 2017. She was a devoted wife, mother and Christian all of her life. She loved to sing in the church choirs and is now is singing along with the angels in Heaven. Betty was born on February 28, 1928 in Washington, Indiana to the late George and Irene Campbell....
Larry Maurice Laser
Aug 15, 2017
Larry Morice Laser, 46, of Charlestown, Indiana passed away on August 15, 2017. Larry was born on September 4, 1970 in Beckemeyer, Illinois to John Paul and Lily (Sevy) Laser. He is survived by his Mother, Lily Laser, Brother, Kevin Laser, Brother, Charles T.R. Laser, Brother, Justan Laser, Uncle, Charles Sevy. He is preceded in death by his father.Private family...
Walter Lee Smith
Aug 15, 2017
Walter Lee Smith, 65, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on August 15, 2017. He was proud to work as a truck driver at Smiths Transfer in Louisville, Kentucky. Walter was a member of Greater Faith Church in New Albany.Walter was born on November 1, 1951, in Vinita, Oklahoma, to the late Stephen and Mildred (Johnston) Smith.He is survived by his...
Regina Louise (Hoffman) Murphy
Aug 15, 2017
Regina Louise (Hoffman) Murphy, 86, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. She was an avid New Albany High School and IU basketball fan. Regina attended Scottsville Christian Church and Depauw Memorial United Methodist Church.She was born in New Albany, Indiana, on October 18, 1930, to the late William G. and Clara B. (Girdley) Hoffman. Along...
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