Obituaries
Annette (Duncan) Grinestaff
Feb 27, 2017
Annette (Duncan) Grinestaff, 58, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Annette enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Annette was born on May 20, 1958 in Louisville, KY. She is preceded in death by her mother, Lillian (Fuqua) Duncan.Annette is survived her husband of 34 years, Robert "Bob" Grinestaff;...
Wesley Griffin Sr.
Feb 27, 2017
Wesley Raymond "Ray" Griffin, Sr., 87, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2017, at his home. He was born on January 24, 1930, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Raymond and Elsie (Gray) Griffin. Ray was a member at Indian Creek Baptist Church in Georgetown, Indiana, and was very active in church, along with serving as a deacon...
Emil M. Kirchgessner, Jr.
Feb 27, 2017
Emil M. Kirchgessner, Jr., 87, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017. He was a United States Army veteran and retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post 42 and a life-time member of St. Mary of the Knobs...
David Joe Kaufman
Feb 27, 2017
David Joe Kaufman, 70, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on September 2, 1946 to the late Robert and Dorothy Kaufman. He was a retired Boilermaker and was a member of Locus Grove Baptist Church.David is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Josephine Kaufman; children, Betty Franklin, David...
Jerry Roger Smith
Feb 26, 2017
Jerry Roger Smith, 75, of Fresno, California, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017, in New Albany, Indiana. He was born on August 28, 1941, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Al and Alma (Rouland) Smith. Jerry worked as a truck driver for many years and was a hard worker. He was very talented in woodworking and enjoyed spending time with...
Gloria Cecilia Newton
Feb 26, 2017
Gloria Cecilia Newton, 82, of Louisville, passed away on February 26, 2017. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and going to Florida to visit her son. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Skaggs.Gloria is survived by her children, Stephen (Lisa) Skaggs, Kevin (Mary Jane) Skaggs, Angela Weber, Lisa Mulligan and Cheri Turner; grandchildren, Stephanie,...
Brandon C. Summers
Feb 26, 2017
Brandon C. Summers, 35, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 18, 1981 to David and Sheila Summers. He was preceded in death by his brother, Justin Summers; and grandmother, Betty Summers. Brandon is survived by his beloved wife, Tekoa Summers; parents, Sheila and David Summers; children, Hannah Summers,...
Claudia Cavallero
Feb 26, 2017
Claudia Cavallero, age 93 of Louisville, joined her husband in Heaven on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Originally from New York, she was born August 5, 1923 to the late Luigi and Louise Bellotti. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aldo Cavallero; and her sister, Vivian Brunelli.Services will be private. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or...
Michael Tyler Greene
Feb 25, 2017
Michael Tyler Greene, 27, died on Friday, February 25, 2017 at his home in Georgetown, IN. Michael was a deeply sincere and genuine person. He enjoyed landscaping, gardening, and electrical work. Michael put his heart in to making things look beautiful. No matter what the activity; building bonfires, working on cars, camping, riding dirt bikes, or just digging in the...
Tammy Ann Green
Feb 25, 2017
Tammy Ann Green, 46, of Louisville, passed away on February 25, 2017. Tammy was born in Louisville on July 26, 1970 to Jimmy and Sue Polston. Her father preceded her in death. Tammy was most recently employed at Town Talk Manufacturing.In addition to her father, Tammy was preceded in death by her brother, Jamie Polston. She is survived by her...
Anthony Alexander Jackson
Feb 25, 2017
Anthony Alexander "Poldie" Jackson, age 61 of Shelbyville, KY, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017. He was an Army Veteran, was an avid UofK Wildcat fan and never met a stranger. He was always willing to help a person in need. He was formerly employed at Whitney and Young. Anthony was preceded in death by his parents, Augusta Brown...
Walter Czeck
Feb 24, 2017
Walter Czeck, 98, went to meet his loving wife in Heaven on February 24, 2017. He was an Army veteran and worked as a mechanic at TARC. Walter loved gardening, fishing, bowling and reading westerns. He adored his family and would do anything for his grandchildren. Walter was well respected and loved by everyone. He was preceded in death by...
Edward Lee Campbell
Feb 24, 2017
Edward Lee Campbell, 80, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 in New Albany. A loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and neighbor, Lee farmed for many years, retired from Fabri-Form in Pekin and was a veteran of The United States Army. Lee was born on June 10, 1936 in Clark County, IN to the late Homer Campbell & Rosalee (Horstman)...
Aliene Lucille (Akers) Spalding
Feb 24, 2017
Aliene Lucille (Akers) Spalding, 90, of Clarksville, IN passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017. She worked as a Nurse's Aide at Floyd Memorial Hospital where she retired after over 20 years of service. Aliene was talented at crocheting and loved to cook. She was a long time member of Mount Tabor Presbyterian Church.She was born on July 29, 1926...
Douglas R. Baumgardner
Feb 24, 2017
Douglas R. Baumgardner, 51, of Jeffersonville, IN passed away on Friday, February 25, 2017. Doug was a "redneck" at heart. He enjoyed fishing, horseback riding, and riding his tractor but his true love was spending time with his grandbabies. Doug is survived by his daughters, Brooklynn Baumgardner, Tabitha Deutsch (Branden), and Kirsten Baumgardner; mother, Sharon Mullins; father, Richard Baumgardner, Sr.;...
Michael Wayne Mccray
Feb 24, 2017
Michael Wayne McCray, 62, of Louisville, passed away on February 24, 2017. Michael was born in Pewee Valley, KY on July 15, 1954 to the late William and Carolyn McCray. He is survived by his sisters, Carol Ann Pendleton and Patricia Jarrell.The family is planning a service to celebrate his life at a later date. Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest Louisville...
Jess Alyn Koerner
Feb 24, 2017
Jess Alyn Koerner, 55, of Nabb, Indiana passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017. He was born on January 8, 1962 in Louisville, KY. Jess was very involved with Future Farmers of America and 4-H while in high school which fueled his passion for farming. He received an Associate's Degree in Business from Vincennes University in 1982. Jess owned and...
Wanda Strong
Feb 24, 2017
Wanda Strong, 83, of Fairdale, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, early on the morning of February 24th 2017. She was the eldest daughter of Floyd and Hassie Spencer and a retired employee of the state. A talented pianist and organist, she shared her gift with her family, as well as many churches and nursing homes. Wanda's most important...
Stacey Alayne Thompson
Feb 24, 2017
Stacey Alayne Thompson, age 46 of Louisville, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017. She was a graduate of Jeffersontown High School and attended EKU. Stacey was employed with Martin Fox and Associates, and was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She was a huge Aerosmith, NASCAR, Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Cubs fan and muscle car fan. She was preceded...
Imogene Miller
Feb 24, 2017
Imogene Miller; 82, passed away on February 24, 2017. Imogene was born January 24, 1935, in Upton, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her parents, Learon and Gladys Snyder, and by her sister, Barbara Snyder. She was a member of Middletown Christian Church, she was a loyal and faithful servant of God. Survivors include her loving husband of 65...
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