Obituaries
Albertha Freeman
Sep 4, 2017
Albertha Freeman, 64, of Riverdale, Georgia formerly of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 at the Fairburn Health Care Center in Fairburn, Georgia.She was born in Dothan, Alabama on January 3, 1953 to the late Charles Thomas and Marie Daniels-Freeman. Besides her parents Albertha was preceded in death by her two daughters, Shinita Freeman and Charlene Render...
Shirley Mae Ricketts-Quinn
Sep 4, 2017
Shirley Mae Ricketts-Quinn, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017.She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 27, 1950 to the late Andrew and Virginia Johnson- Ricketts. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Leslie Quinn and her brother Robert Ricketts.Shirley is survived by four brothers and their spouses, Albert (Geraldine) Johnson,...
Carroll Wayne Walters
Sep 4, 2017
Carroll "Wayne" Walters, 76, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 after a brief illness. He was a loving husband to his wife of 54 years, Polly (Breck) Walters, a devoted father to his children, Travis Walters of Memphis, and Paula Wolfe (Tim) of Marysville, and grandfather to Brayden, his pride and joy for the past 20...
Mary Lou Benningfield
Sep 4, 2017
Mary Lou Benningfield, 75, of Clarksville, IN passed away on September 4, 2017. She was a member of Colgate Baptist Church and was actively involved in their Homeless Ministry Program. One of her deepest passions was her fur babies, Little Bit and Sissy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Wayne Benningfield; parents, Helen Hoagland and James A....
Natacha Thomas Sanchez
Sep 3, 2017
En honor a la memoria de Natacha Thomas Sanchez.1979-2017 El domingo 3 de Septiembre del 2017, la familia Ruiz-Thomas, perdio a dos de sus miembros, la mama ,Sra. Natacha Thomas Sanchez y su bebe sin nacer Natacha dejo con su partida asus dos hijos varones: Jason Ruiz Thomas (14) y Jordan Ruiz Thomas(8) , ademas de su amante esposo de...
Jonathon Tyler Dodson
Sep 3, 2017
Jonathon Tyler Dodson, 27, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017. Tyler enjoyed music and loved to play guitar. His pride and joy was his daughter, Gracie, whom his entire world revolved around.Tyler is survived by his daughter, Grace Clementyne Dodson; father, Richard Dodson and his wife, Jennifer; mother, Jonni (Cox) Carmean and her husband, Joe; brother,...
Elizabeth A. Ewing
Sep 3, 2017
Elizabeth A. Ewing, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017. She was born in Mayfield, Kentucky on June 5, 1933 to the late Claude and Lorain Dowdy.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Walter Ewing; and daughter, Diane Wilson. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Denise...
Bruce Schaefer
Sep 3, 2017
Bruce Schaefer, age 53, was born on June 10 1964 and passed away on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. He graduated from Trinity High School 1982. He worked at Downtown Ford in Louisville, Kentucky.Bruce is survived by four siblings 3 brothers and 1 sister.Visitation will be held 2-7pm on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, 235 Juneau...
James Harold Scrivner, Sr.
Sep 3, 2017
James Harold "Jimmy" Scrivner, Sr., 81, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday afternoon, September 3, 2017. He served his country in the Air National Guard and was a retired Sergeant for the Louisville Fire Department. Jimmy was also a builder, never shying away from hard work. He was a strong spiritual leader, provider, and protector of his entire...
Barbara A. Childers
Sep 3, 2017
Barbara A. Childers, 79, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at the Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown, Kentucky.She was born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky on May 15, 1938. Barbara is survived by her Husband, Donald E. Childers; Daughter, Sheryl L. (Bradley) Ward, two grandchildren, Tanya R. Ward and Tara L. Ward as well as a host of...
Ronald L. Weber
Sep 2, 2017
Ronald L. Weber, age 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, peacefully passed away, surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 2nd, 2017.Ron was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 18th, 1952 to the late Alvin Lee and Edna Ruth Weber (Holleman). He moved to his parents' hometown when he was 5 years old and has lived in Louisville ever since. He was...
Shayne Bywater
Sep 2, 2017
Thomas Shayne Bywater, 29, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on September 2, 2017. He was born on May 8, 1988 in Louisville, Kentucky to John Bywater and Angela (Thomas) Hawley.Shayne is survived by his loving parents, Angela Hawley (Steve) and John Bywater (Jeff Bywater), siblings Anna Caron Robinson (Corey), and John "Billy" Buisson, four nephews Rylan, Steven, Brayden and Caiden....
Lee Ann Vincent
Sep 2, 2017
Lee Ann Vincent (Jackson)The world got a little darker on Saturday, September 2, 2017 when this extraordinary woman passed away. Lee Ann could light a room with her smile, tickle ears with her laugh, slap you with her strong opinions then lift you up with her love. She is preceded in death by her mother, Doris Jackson and Bailey, her...
Victor Howard Young
Sep 2, 2017
Victor Howard Young, 52, of Lexington, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017. He was an avid collector of antiques and glassware. He was born on February 4, 1965 in Flint, Michigan to the late Henry and Dorothy (Gunter) Young. Vic is survived by his children, Alecia Young (fiancé, Jacob Marshall), Cody Young; siblings, Theresa Eaton, Kimmie Todd, Paul...
Samantha Jane Steele
Sep 2, 2017
Samantha Jane Steele, 45, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017. She will always be remembered for her love of babies, Mexican food, and animals, especially her dog Gidget. Samantha was born on December 9, 1971 in Louisville, KY to John Louis "Jack" and Phyllis O. (McCool) Steele. Along with her parents, she is survived by...
Charles Leo Braun
Sep 2, 2017
Charles "Pops" Braun, 78, passed away peacefully September 2, 2017 surrounded by Family at Baptist East Hospital, Palliative Care Unit. Charlie dedicated his life work to GE Appliance Park as a Manufacturing Engineer among other titles for 58 years before retiring in 2015. He was a graduate of Southern High School (Class of 1958) in Louisville, KY and received his...
Mildred Laverne Norrington
Sep 2, 2017
Mildred Laverne "Millie" (Atkins) Norrington, 89, of New Albany, Indiana passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2017. She was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Millie enjoyed crocheting, doing macramé, and visiting the casino to play the slots. Millie was born on December 2, 1927 in Louisville, KY to the late Hubert and Lillian (Duncan) Atkins. Along...
Arthur M. Williams
Aug 31, 2017
Arthur M. Williams, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 9, 1950He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Williams Sr. and Ruth Williams; brother, Charles 'Butch' Williams Jr.; sisters, Elona Adams and Winetta Williams. Arthur is survived by his beloved children; Stephanie D. Williams, Lisa R....
Herbert Wayne Lawton
Aug 31, 2017
Herbert Wayne "Herb" Lawton, 88, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017. He was a long-time member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Central, Indiana. Herb loved to play his harmonica and to be outside fishing, gardening, and cutting grass.Herb was born on March 1, 1929 in Bardstown, Kentucky, to the late Wilbur A. and Ethel (Crawford)...
Elsie Marie Cate
Aug 31, 2017
Elsie (Coleman) Cate, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on August 31, 2017. Elsie started her career as a teacher at a one room schoolhouse in Hay Springs, Nebraska. After getting married to her late husband Myron Cate, she later taught in a four room, eight- grade school in Vermont. The majority of her teaching career was spent as an...
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