Obituaries
Joshua Cody Ray
Jun 2, 2017
Joshua Cody Ray, 26, passed away on June 2, 2017. He was an avid West Ham United fan who enjoyed reading, cooking and listening to a variety of music. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Patricia Russell and Frank and Nancy Ray.Cody is survived by his parents, Kim Russell and Frank Ray, Jr.; brother, Dalton Ray;...
Wanda Faye Johnson
Jun 2, 2017
Wanda Faye Johnson, age 73, of Middletown, KY, returned to her Heavenly Father Friday,June 2, 2017 at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville, KY. Ms. Johnson was born January 10, 1944 tothe late Curt and Helen Pruitt in Louisville, KY. She was a faithful member of LyndonIndependent Baptist Church.Wanda was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She lovedher family...
Wanda Mae (Hughes) Newton
Jun 2, 2017
Wanda Mae Hughes Newton, age 78, of Louisville Kentucky passed away on June 2, 2017. She was born at home on "The Hill" in Washington County, IN on October 20, 1938. She was a graduate of Salem High School. Wanda lived in Irvington KY for 27 years where she was a member of the Bewleyville United Methodist Church before moving...
Edward Paul Koopman
Jun 2, 2017
Edward Paul "Ed" Koopman, 78, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on June 2, 2017. Ed was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Starlight, Indiana. He loved and was truly devoted to his church, family, and community. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working with his hands. He spent his free time working in his shop...
David Robert Khaliel
Jun 2, 2017
Khaliel, David Robert, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 2, 2017. David was born on October 18, 1942 in Ft. Dix, New Jersey to the late David and Daisy Khaliel. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 49 years, Jennifer "Jenni" Khaliel of Louisville, KY; sister-in-law, Billie Picklesimer of Taylors, SC; nephew, Drew Picklesimer of Louisville,...
Richard Lee Crum
Jun 1, 2017
Richard Lee Crum "Rick", 62, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 1, 2017. Rick was born on June 2, 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late John and Delores Crum. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Crum; children, Allison Marie Seales (Keith), Samual William Crum, Amanda Michelle Wagner (Tyler); grandchildren, McKenna Lee Crum, Jack Carson Seales, Logan...
Latricia Gayle Sherman
Jun 1, 2017
Latricia Gayle Sherman, 63, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Norton Audubon Hospital. She was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on January 29, 1954 to the late Melvin Edgar and Bessie Virginia Reed. She is retired from Horton Fruit Company and was a member of Missionary Baptist Church.Latricia is survived by her step mother, Wanda...
Margie Arlene Archer
May 31, 2017
Margie Arlene Archer, 92, passed away on May 31, 2017. She was a member of Calvary Church in Springfield, IL. She was born on February 11, 1925 in Springfield, Illinois to the late James and Maddie (Sanders) Caldwell. She was also preceded in death by her husband Thomas Edwin Archer, daughter Sharon Kay Miller. Arlene is survived by her son,...
Zachary J. Cawthorn
May 31, 2017
Zachary James Cawthorn, 27, passed away on May 31, 2017. He had a passion for life and a magnetic personality that made him loved by everyone. He was a great father to his amazing daughter, Zariah who will miss him deeply. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gregory Rogers and Laura Cawthorn.Zachary is survived by his daughter, Zariah...
Billy Jerome Zink
May 31, 2017
Billy J. Zink , 68, of Lanesville, Indiana, passed away on May 31, 2017. He retired from Kroger as a truck driver and was a member of Local Teamsters Union #89. Billy enjoyed camping, loved collecting antique cars, and loved spending time with his family.Billy was born on March 24, 1949, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Bernard and...
Martha Lou (Dickey) Welsh
May 31, 2017
Martha Lou (Dickey) Welsh, 52, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, was called home, and is no longer in pain, on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. She had a heart of gold and was a beautiful person on the inside and out. Martha loved her children, family, and friends. She enjoyed laughter, as well as playing bingo. Martha was an active member at Eastern...
Janet Desilvey
May 31, 2017
Janet DeSilvey, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on May 31, 2017. She was born on December 29, 1941 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late William and Willette (Myers) Sieber. She was also preceded in death by her sister Shirley Cowles. Janet is survived by her husband of 56 years, Donald G. DeSilvey, children; Cynthia DeSilvey, Daniel DeSilvey, David (Lisa)...
Emmett Ryan King
May 31, 2017
Emmett Ryan King, age 95, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 20, 1921. He attended Central High School, graduating in 1939. He also graduated from the old Davis Trade School, where he earned certifications in masonry and tailoring. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Emmett...
Larry W. Stansberry
May 30, 2017
Larry W. Stansberry, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. He was born in New Albany, Indiana on December 28, 1948 to the late Marshall Lee Stansberry and Elizabeth Fromme. He was veteran in the United States Army and was retired from American Transmission. Larry was a member of the VFW Post 3281. In addition to...
Lula Annette (Jung) Becht
May 30, 2017
Lula Annette (Jung) Becht, 57, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. She loved serving others in her community, worked at Christian Academy of Indiana, and attended Northside Christian Church. Lula embodied an adventurous spirit and was loved by all of those around her.She was born on March 4, 1960, in New Albany to the late...
James Andrew Hill
May 30, 2017
James Andrew Hill 50, of Fairdale, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 5, 1966. He was preceded in death by his parents; Harvey C and Patricia A Hill. James is survived by his son, Jake A Hill; siblings, Jo A (Larry) Toler, Norman C Hill, and Felicia M (Lonnie) Schwaniger;...
Kimberly Dawn Bamman
May 29, 2017
Kimberly Dawn Bamman, 32, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky passed away on May 29, 2017. Kimberly was born on June 12, 1984 in Bristol, Tennessee to Sherman and Margaret Bamman. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Clinas Smith and Otis Bamman. Kimberly is survived by her parents Sherman Bamman (Lisa) and Margaret Bamman (Von Kestner), twin brother, Clinas Dean Bamman...
Robert Elliott Mccormick
May 29, 2017
Robert Elliott McCormick, 59, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017. Robert is survived by his son, Daniel McCormick; grandsons, Ethan McCormick and Jalen Hardcastle; parents, Elliott and Genevieve McCormick; siblings, Marcella Stevenson, Donald McCormick (Jean), Ronald Poynter, Ronald "Little Ron" McCormick (Patina); and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.Robert was born on September 26, 1957 in...
Clarence D. Stott, Iii
May 29, 2017
Clarence D. Stott, III, passed away peacefully in the arms of family on May 29, 2017. He met the eyes of Jesus at 8:08 a.m.He weighed into the world at 4 lbs, 2oz, and was 19 1/2 inches long. Clarence D. Stott, III, was the son of Ahrae Marks and Clarence Stott, Jr. He leaves behind many loved ones, one...
James Oliver Boyd, Sr.
May 29, 2017
James Oliver Boyd, Sr., 86, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017. He was a United States Army veteran and retired from the United States Postal Service. James enjoyed working on cars and shooting pool, as well as playing cards. He had a passion for dancing, possessed a great sense of humor, and could be described...
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