Obituaries
Kitty Robbins Wilson
Oct 14, 2016
Kitty "Carol" Robbins Wilson, 89, passed away on October 14, 2016. She was a volunteer for Little Sister's and attended local British Club. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, cooking and reading a good book each night. Carol was an avid UofL fan who never missed a game.She was preceded in death by her husbands, Raymond Robbins and Edward Wilson; son, Raymond...
Harry Thomas Harbison
Oct 14, 2016
Harry Thomas Harbison, 78, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday morning, October 14, 2016. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Albany as well as the New Albany Lions Club. Harry retired from Kaiser Tobacco in New Albany and had formerly served on the New Albany city council, New Albany Parks and Recreation Board,...
Judith Ann Embry
Oct 14, 2016
Judith Ann Embry, 74, passed away on October 14, 2016. She was of the Morman faith for 56 years and attended the 4th Ward.She was preceded in death by her husband, Presley Embry and her parents, Elizabeth Meyers and John Dixie Hammond, Jr.Judy is survived by her son, Timothy Embry; brother, John Dixie Hammond III and sister, Dixie Lynne (Gregory...
James Joseph Bittner, Jr.
Oct 13, 2016
James Joseph "Jimmy" Bittner, Jr., 17, of Elizabeth, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016, in Rodanthe, North Carolina. Jimmy was a senior at South Central Junior-Senior High School at Elizabeth. He loved being outside, whether it be hunting, fishing, playing football, or riding dirt bikes & four wheelers. Jimmy had a passion for music and enjoyed spending time...
Mary Jo Wright
Oct 13, 2016
Wright, Mary Jo, 77, of Louisville, KY passed away on October 13, 2016. Born on October 14, 1938, to the late Albert Bruce Wright and Doris Numann. Also, predeceased by her sister, Barbara Ann Diehl. She is survived by her sister, Ann Bruce Wright; nieces, Karla Diehl and Kimberley Turner (David); nephews, Kevin and Keith Diehl; friend, Carl Diehl; beloved...
Patrick Roach
Oct 13, 2016
Roach, Patrick, 71, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 13, 2016. Patrick was born on August 22, 1945, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Charles and Beulah Roach. Pat retired from Army Corps of Engineers after 22 years of service. He was also a Vietnam Veteran in the US Army. Pat enjoyed fishing, hunting, photography and loved gardening, he...
Christopher Logan Atwood
Oct 13, 2016
Christopher Logan "Chris" Atwood, 38, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on February 16, 1978, in New Albany, Indiana, to Beverly (Bub) Jr. and April Atwood Howell. Chris was employed with Squire Boone Village and really enjoyed his job. He loved the U of L Cardinals and was an...
Kenneth Lee Sturgill
Oct 13, 2016
Kenneth Lee "Kenny" Sturgill, 69, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on October 13, 2016. He was born on March 8, 1947, in Livingston, Kentucky, to the late Isaac and Claire (Martin) Sturgill. Kenny worked in the construction business for many years as a roofer. He was a United States Army veteran and a member of the VFW Post 3281...
Wanda M. (Husk) Nelson
Oct 13, 2016
Wanda M. (Husk) Nelson, 89, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016. She retired from the Census Bureau in Jeffersonville and was the owner of Wanda's Corner at the Shepherdsville Awesome Flea Market. Wanda was a past member of the Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Louisville, the Floyd County Homemakers, and Friendship Club, and was an...
Helen Maria Hunt
Oct 13, 2016
Helen Maria (Javorka) Hunt, 52, of Marysville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016, in Louisville, Kentucky. She enjoyed traveling and had a special place in her heart for rescue animals. Helen was devoted to helping others throughout her life. She was a faithful member of Marysville Christian Church.Helen is survived by her husband of 33 years, Dewey Hunt;...
Lillie Marie (Boleware) Mcbirth
Oct 13, 2016
Lillie Marie (Boleware) McBirth, 59, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016. She was a retired special education assistant for the New Albany/Floyd County School Corporation and a member of Cable Baptist Church in Louisville. Lillie was a mother figure to many, always leaving her door open to others. She was an avid fan of the...
Isabella Faith Fingar
Oct 12, 2016
My sweet little one, Isabella Faith Fingar, 19 days, of Mount Washington, Kentucky passed away on October 12, 2016. Isabella was born on September 23, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky to Chris and Stacy (Ashcraft) Fingar. Along with her parents, Isabella is survived by her brother Connor and sister Katelyn, grandparents Ron and Lady Hays, Bill and Ruth Fingar, Dene and...
Gregory Dornbush
Oct 12, 2016
Gregory Alan "Red" Dornbush, 61, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, in New Albany, Indiana. Red liked playing pool and darts. He loved Harley-Davidson motorcycles and was a member of the Quartermaster VFW Post 1832 in Jeffersonville.Greg is survived by his fiancée, Rebecca Topping; children, Amy Stoll, Alan Heeke, Megan Dornbush, Teresa Heeke-Brittain, and Laurie...
Donald Ray Casteel
Oct 12, 2016
Donald Ray "Donnie" Casteel, 55, lost his battle with cancer on October 12, 2016. He worked as an ER technician and a nursing assistant for 25 years. Donnie was a member of Suburban Mason's Lodge 740. He enjoyed bowling and fishing. The only thing Donnie loved and enjoyed more than the Dallas Cowboys was spending time with his family and...
Ellen Miller
Oct 11, 2016
Ellen Miller, 61, of Vine Grove, Kentucky passed away on October 11, 2016. She was a member of Radcliff Church of God. Ellen enjoyed family get-togethers and working with children. Ellen married Mr. Alphonso Ray Miller on October 28, 1972 at Dixie Valley Church of God. She was a faithful wife, devout Christian, and caring mother who loved her children...
James Thompson Sr.
Oct 11, 2016
James "Handsome Jimmy" Thompson, 53, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on June 9, 1963 to the late Leon and Shirley Thompson. He was a member of Little Flock Baptist Church and was baptized at Southeast Christian Church. He was a radio personality for Louisville Sports Buzz where he interviewed...
Lara Ethyl Limer
Oct 11, 2016
Limer, Lara Ethyl (Romagnoli), 93, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Lara was born to Augusta and Julius Romagnoli on January 2, 1923. She is survived by her husband, Edward; daughter, Carole Lynn Parks (Gary); grandsons, Scott Parks (Michelle) and Gary M. Parks (Yvette); sister, Fran Smith; nephew, Art Smith (Carol); and a host of great-grandchildren. Ed and Lara...
Sylas Glen Hobbs, Jr.
Oct 10, 2016
Sylas Glen Hobbs, Jr., 91, passed away on October 10, 2016. He was a WWII Army veteran who served in the South Pacific and he received the Bronze Star. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. Sylas was the owner and operator of Hobbs Small Engine Repair business. He was talented in woodworking and enjoyed gardening with Anna.He...
Mark Winfield Simpson
Oct 9, 2016
Mark Winfield Simpson, age 57, beloved husband, father and son, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 at The Heart Hospital Deaconess in Evansville, IN., surrounded by the people he loved the most, his family. Mark was born January 9, 1959 in Louisville, KY., the son of Barbara and the late Rouse Simpson, grew up in Middletown where he graduated from...
Thomas Lee Glass
Oct 9, 2016
Thomas Lee "Tom" Glass, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 9, 2016. He retired from I.T.T. Tech. Tom loved music and played bass guitar for several different groups. He was a humble Vietnam Veteran who served three tours of duty in a combat zone. Tom was a very proud grandfather to Georgia and Sophie.Tom was born on April...
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