Obituaries
Sharon Kay Mann
Jul 25, 2017
Sharon Kay Mann,52, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 17, 1965 to Marvin Samuels and Bonnie Lavon. She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Samuels; and her beloved husband, Charles Mann.Sharon is survived by her mother, Bonnie Lavon; brother, David Lee Samuels; sisters, Wanda Lynn Priddy...
Carl Alan Gibbons
Jul 25, 2017
Carl Alan Gibbons, 60, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. He was a sports enthusiast, an avid golfer, and a huge Louisville Cardinals fan.He was born on November 19, 1956, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Carl and Mary (Voll) Gibbons. Carl was also preceded in death by his brother, Edward Hogan.Carl is survived by his...
Nicole T. Lear
Jul 24, 2017
Nicole T. Lear, 37, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017. Nicole was born in Lexington, KY, November 28, 1979. She was the loving daughter of Darrell J. and Brenda J. Lear of Lexington. She was a graduate of Tates Creek H.S., and earned her Bachelors of Music and Masters of Arts Degree in Education from the...
Melinda Marcene (Byrd) Wise
Jul 24, 2017
Melinda Marcene (Byrd) Wise, 68, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017. She enjoyed volunteering at Lay Ministries and was a long-time member of Morton Memorial and Park Memorial United Methodist Church. She was born on May 25, 1949 to the late Rex A. & Marcene M. (Frantz) Byrd. Along with her parents, she is preceded in...
Rema Faye (Wehunt) Ernest
Jul 23, 2017
Rema Faye (Wehunt) Ernest 77, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017.She was born on January 2, 1940 in Ft. Worth, Texas to the late Allen O. & Avis I. Wehunt. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Rev. Francis Joseph Ernest. Rema is survived by her children,...
Rita Eleanor Evans
Jul 23, 2017
Rita Eleanor Evans, 72, passed away on July 23, 2017. Her family meant the world to her and she faithfully lived and prayed for her family. Rita is survived by her husband, Charles Evans, Sr.; children, Cynthia (Andre) Frazier, Willie (Stacey) Wells, Charles Evans, Jr., John (Amanda) Evans; Tyrone Evans, Tony Evans, Todd Evans, Cheri Evans and Cynthia Evans; grandchildren,...
Kim Richard Lone
Jul 23, 2017
Kim R. "Kip" Lone, 64, of New Salisbury, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017. He was born in New Salisbury on December 3, 1952, to the late Paul and Edna (Heishman) Lone.Kip was drafted and served in the U.S. Army from July 1972 to July 1974 before he was honorably discharged. He was a machinist by traded and...
Charles Edward Napier
Jul 23, 2017
Charles Edward "Chetty" Napier, 71, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on July 23, 2017. He was a member of Eastern Heights Baptist Church in Jeffersonville and loved tinkering on lawnmowers and cars, and playing Euchre and Poker. Chetty was born on May 13, 1946 in Blue Diamond, Kentucky, to the late Paul and Geraldine (Standafer) Napier. Along with his...
Bobby Hall
Jul 23, 2017
Bobby E. Hall, 86, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 23, 2017. He was employed by Marine Electric and Ready Electric during his working career. Bobby was a former member Member of Kosair Shrine Temple. He was the longest active member at Springdale Presbyterian Church being a member since 1948. He was born on February 23, 1931 in Irvine,...
Arthur James Leidolf
Jul 23, 2017
Arthur James "Art" Leidolf, 86, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Art was a graduate of New Albany High School and was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked as a machinist for Naval Ordnance until his retirement. Art was also a member of the VFW Hobart Beach Post 1693, American...
Virginia Carol Vaske-Punkari
Jul 23, 2017
Virginia Carol Punkari, 72, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on July 23, 2017. She was an artist, adored animals, flowers and loved to travel. Jenny was born on May 1, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late George and Virginia (Bowen) Vaske. She was also preceded in death by her brother Walter Vaske. She is survived by her daughter, Lynn...
Evedna (Cook) Kays
Jul 23, 2017
Rev. Evedna (Cook) Kays, 86, of New Albany, returned to her Heavenly Father July 23, 2017. She was a graduate of the United Christian Bible Institute and the pastor of Open House of Prayer Ministries. She was born on June 1, 1931 in Leitchfield, KY to the late Moses and Ella (Hack) Cook. Along with her parents, she is preceded...
Lodema Renae Mull
Jul 22, 2017
Lodema R. Mull, 53, of Salem, Indiana passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017. She enjoyed collecting of all sorts, scrapbooking, bug collecting, and working for Mary Kay. She was born on June 9, 1964 in Jeffersonville, Indiana to the late Jackie and Bonnie (Aldrich) Mull. Lodema is survived by her sons, Cory Dillon and Kyle Dillon.Cremation was chosen according...
Estil Ray Sullivan
Jul 22, 2017
Estil Ray Sullivan, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017. He was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky on April 20, 1938 to the late Carlos and Novice Sullivan. He was a veteran in the United States Navy and was a retired Diesel Mechanic. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife,...
Phyllis M Guest
Jul 22, 2017
Phyllis Marie Guest, 59, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Guest and a nephew, Michael Wayne Breeden.Phyllis is survived by her sisters, Diane (Edwin) Panter and Barbara Sue Lindsey; nieces, Tina (Mike) Pratt, Michele Rena (Tim) Wisdom, and Corenia L. (Bill) Kirby;...
Lee E. Shumaker
Jul 22, 2017
Lee Earl Shumaker, age 70, entered the gates of Heaven on July 22nd with his loving family by his side. He was born in New Albany, Indiana on April 20th, 1947 to Donald and Bonnie (Bruce) Shumaker. He was married 49 years to the love of his life, Ruth (Heitkemper) Shumaker. They raised two beautiful daughters in Georgetown, Indiana. They...
Barbara Anne Wilson
Jul 22, 2017
Barbara Anne Wilson, age 86, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017. Barbara was a former resident of Maryland for over 80 years. She moved to Louisville in 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Martin and Luellen Lewis Hodge; and her sister, Carole Smith.Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Joseph Wilson;...
Donald Lee Gray
Jul 21, 2017
Donald Lee "Don" Gray, 81, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away on July 21, 2017. He enjoyed traveling in his motor home, fishing, playing Bingo, and loved watching NASCAR.Don was born on September 4, 1935 in Ramsey, Indiana to the late William H., Sr. and Gertrude (Berkenemeyer) Gray. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his children, Dale...
Virginia Adair Scrivner
Jul 21, 2017
Virginia Adair Scrivner, age 82, of Louisville, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 21, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Clifford Scrivner; and her parents, Randolph and Erma Kielhack.Virginia is survived by her loving children, Cynthia Lou Neeley (Ed), Mark Allen Scrivner, and Rhanda Lee Scrivner (Gary Stevens); grandchildren, Tyler John Neeley and Jack Allen Scrivner;...
Sebastian Allan Carmen Manganello
Jul 21, 2017
Sebastian Allan Carmen Manganello, age 22, of Louisville, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017. He was a graduate of Eastern High School and obtained many certifications in technology, in which he excelled. He was active in politics and loved music and snowboarding. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Ashleigh Manganello; and his great-grandfather, Carmen (Chick) Manganello.Sebastian is survived...
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