Obituaries

Effie Mae  (Friedly) Faith

Effie Mae (Friedly) Faith

Jan 28, 2017

Effie Mae (Friedly) Faith, 91, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on January 28, 2017. She was born in New Amsterdam, Indiana, on September 4, 1925, to Harve and Florence (Moyer) Friedly. Effie worked for Charlestown Powder Plant in her earlier years and was a long time member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in New Albany, Indiana. Effie enjoyed playing...

Patricia Joy Figg

Patricia Joy Figg

Jan 28, 2017

Patricia Joy Figg, 61, of Louisville, Kentucky peacefully went Home to our Heavenly Father on January 28, 2017. She was a member of Shively Christian Church. Patricia was born on February 2, 1955, in Louisville, Kentucky to Goldie (McGill) Dennison and the late Clifford Figg. Along with her mother, Patricia is survived by her three sons, Dale Ray Davis (Ashley),...

Ernie Leon Cottrell

Ernie Leon Cottrell

Jan 28, 2017

Ernie Leon "Big E" Cottrell, 45, passed away on January 28, 2017. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, dirt bikes and four wheeling. Ernie loved spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Reasteal and Virginia Cottrell.Ernie is survived by his son, Dallas Cottrell; daughter, Autumn Casado; siblings, Kammie (Danny) Higdon, Robert (Bev) Cottrell,...

Donna Marie Hepp

Donna Marie Hepp

Jan 28, 2017

Donna Marie Hepp, age 62 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017. She was a graduate of Ahrens Trade School. Her family was her life. Donna was a five plus year breast cancer survivor. She was preceded in death by her parents, Delores Birchler Wilson and Donald Wilson.Donna is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, George Hepp;...

Linda (Miller) Shaheen

Linda (Miller) Shaheen

Jan 28, 2017

Linda (Miller) Shaheen, 69 of Jeffersonville, Indiana, formerly of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017. She was the former co-owner of Shaheen Office Products where she worked alongside her husband for nearly 30 years. Linda was a fan of the University of Louisville Cardinals and loved to watch their football and basketball games. She was also...

Juanita June Barrett

Juanita June Barrett

Jan 27, 2017

Juanita June "Sis" Barrett, 85, passed away on January 27, 2017. She enjoyed making arts and crafts, reading and playing solitaire. Spending time with her family brought her great joy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wortha and Zillie Ferguson; son, Mark Anthony Barrett; daughter, Virginia Arlene Woschnik; brothers, Smith David "Bill" Ferguson, Justine Elmo "Mo" Ferguson; sister,...

Eric Scott Kestler

Eric Scott Kestler

Jan 27, 2017

Eric Scott Kestler, 34, of Louisville, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2017. He was an avid UK fan and worked at Louisville Exchanger and Vessel. He was a good father to his children and was loved by everyone. He will be truly missed and he is at peace. Eric is survived by his children, Hanna, Mallory and Lukas; parents,...

Donald Vincince Malone

Donald Vincince Malone

Jan 27, 2017

Donald Vincince Malone, age 88 of Louisville, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017. He was born on March 14, 1928 in Utica, South Dakota and was known as Don, to family and friends. During his early school age years his family was involved in construction of roads in his home state. This involved living in mobile campsites and receiving his...

Jane K Messex

Jane K Messex

Jan 26, 2017

Jane K. Messex, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on January 26, 2017. She retired from Weyerheuser Company and Continental Insurance. She was an active member of Parents Without Partners and a former member of Deer Park Baptist Church. Jane was born on May 17, 1939 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Jewell and Olivia (Smith) Kirkwood. She was also...

Robin A. Stewart

Robin A. Stewart

Jan 25, 2017

Robin Stewart, 61, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on January 25, 2017. She retired from UPS and was a member of Watkins Methodist Church. Robin was born on December 1, 1955 to the late Jim and Margaret Kirkwood Robin is survived by her husband Jim Stewart, sister Mary Kirkwood Layton, brothers Jon and Trace Kirkwood. She is also survived by...

Shyla Ann Fouts

Shyla Ann Fouts

Jan 25, 2017

Shyla Ann Fouts, age 37 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Dwayne Smith and Christopher Rector; father-in-law, Michael Byrd; grandmother, Margie Rector; and her cousin, Andrea Torres.Shyla is survived by her loving children, Adre'Onna, Xavier, Bryan and Tavion Chisholm; granddaughter, A'Yannah Chisholm; fiance, Antonio Kenzer; mother-in-law, Patty Byrd; mother, Debbie...

Robin Denise Decker Ashby

Robin Denise Decker Ashby

Jan 25, 2017

Robin Denise Decker Ashby, 53, died Wednesday, January 25 in Louisville KY.Robin grew up enjoying basketball and cheerleading at Valley High School and went on to be a loving and caring mother to both of her daughters, raising them to lead their own lives. She was a horse-show mom who always found happiness in her daughters' successes and a wonderful...

Phillip Owens

Phillip Owens

Jan 25, 2017

Phillip Owens, 66, of Louisville, KY, originally from Meridian, Mississippi went home to be with his Heavenly Father, January 25, 2017. He was a former employee of Jefferson County Public Works. He was a master chef of cooking and grilling and fishing was one of his favorite hobbies. His family meant the world to him. Phillip was an inspiration to...

Grace Marie (Stevenson) Puntieri

Grace Marie (Stevenson) Puntieri

Jan 25, 2017

Grace Marie (Stevenson) Puntieri, 67, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on January 25, 2017. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 20,1949, to Earl and Claire (Lege) Stevenson. Grace was a great caregiver to her family for many years. She enjoyed painting, baking, and dancing, and was a great cook, especially her famous meatballs.Grace is survived by her...

Zoila Rosa Morales-Sotolongo

Zoila Rosa Morales-Sotolongo

Jan 25, 2017

Zoila Rosa Morales-Sotolongo, age 81 of Louisville, formerly of Cuba, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2017. Zoila Rosa Morales Sotolongo was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1935. She was the eldest daughter of ten children of the late Pedro Nodarzo Morales Simon, her father, and Rosa Maria Sotolongo Hernandez, her mother. She graduated from high school in Amarilla, Matanzas and...

Edmond Wilson Ward, Jr.

Edmond Wilson Ward, Jr.

Jan 25, 2017

Edmond Wilson Ward, Jr., 67, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. He was a proud United States veteran with a career that spanned over 20 years, having served in both the Navy and Coast Guard. Edmond was a member of the American Legion and the Sea Knights. He was a collector of battleships and enjoyed...

Calvin L. Black

Calvin L. Black

Jan 24, 2017

Calvin L. Black, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at his home. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 18, 1950 to the late John Paul and Lorina Black. He was a Navy veteran and was retired from Ford Motor Company.In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Carlisle...

Tyrone Patrick Rowan

Tyrone Patrick Rowan

Jan 24, 2017

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying; neither shall there be any more pain. For the former things are passed away. - Rev. 21:4January 24, 2017, the Lord called our beloved Tyrone to be at rest. Tyrone P. Rowan was born to the late Jerome C....

Wilma Janet Reed

Wilma Janet Reed

Jan 24, 2017

Wilma Janet Reed, 76, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. She was an employee at Robinson Nugent for over 20 years and retired from Payne & Sparkman in New Albany. Janet enjoyed both sewing and baking.She was born on January 24, 1941, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Carl, Sr., and Nancy (Rothrock) Reed. Janet...

James Tefertiller

James Tefertiller

Jan 23, 2017

Longtime Shawnee, Tecumseh, and Eufaula resident, James (Jim) Tefertiller passed from this life on Monday, January 23, 2017, in Louisville, Kentucky, near his son and family. Born in Tecumseh on July 14, 1926, Jim attended Tecumseh schools, graduating in 1944. During his junior year, "Tefie" traveled to Washington D.C. and served as a Congressional Page for Congressman Lyle Boren. Both...

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