Obituaries
Paul Chapman Harrison, Sr.
Nov 9, 2017
Paul Chapman Harrison, 39, passed away on November 9, 2017. He loved working with his hands and was very talented. His children were the center of his world and he would do anything for them. He was preceded in death by his, son, Brandon Ray Williams; father, James Thomas Harrison, Sr.; grandmother, Loyetta Lois Harrison and uncle, Daniel Edward Harrison.Paul...
Walter Woody Key, Jr.
Nov 9, 2017
Walter Woody Key, Jr., age 72 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017. He was a Navy Veteran and retired in 1986 from Smith Transfer Company where he served more than 20 years. He was a former Boy Scout Leader, loved fishing and his passion was pool, where he played on a league. He was an avid UofK fan....
Joyce Lynn (Poteet) Holley
Nov 8, 2017
Joyce Lynn (Poteet) Holley, 66, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on November 8, 2017. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and loved to do puzzles, seek-and-find books, coloring, and collecting pig figurines.Joyce was born on February 2, 1951, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to the late Marvin and Mayme (Barnes) Poteet. She was also preceded in death by her...
Douglas S. Mcmillen
Nov 8, 2017
Douglas S. McMillen, 74, of New Albany, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Doug was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed going to flea markets, playing practical jokes on people, and spending time with his grandchildren. Doug will be remembered for his sense of humor and his love of the...
Marcella Griffiths
Nov 7, 2017
Mrs. Marcella Shuler Griffiths, age 70, of Scottsburg, Indiana, entered this life in Powell County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Roy & Clay Tipton Shuler. She was raised in Powell County. She married William J. Griffiths in Scottsburg, Indiana. He survives. She had a career at Freudenburg NOK in Scottsburg, until the facility closed. Most recently, Marcella...
Leslie Jeannette Sumner
Nov 7, 2017
Leslie Jeannette Sumner, 41, of Louisville, passed away on November 7, 2017. She had a heart of love for her Savior, Jesus. Leslie enjoyed going shopping, spending time and giving special gifts to her daughter, Jayla. She had a deep compassion for others. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kevin J. Sumner; grandfather, James A. Anders; step-brother, Scott...
Elizabeth Eugenia Garnett
Nov 7, 2017
Elizabeth Eugenia Garnett, 56, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Norton Audubon Hospital. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 9, 1961 to Jamesetta Girton and the late James Girton. She was an employee of The Galt House and formerly at Thortons for many years. She attended Greater Bethel Apostolic Church. Elizabeth is survived...
Donald Paul Bartley
Nov 6, 2017
Donald Paul "Don" Bartley, 63, of Jeffersonville passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017. He was known as a simple man who had a love for the Beatles. Don loved spending time with his group of friends at the YMCA and will always be remembered as a very loving, caring, and giving individual. Don was born on March 30, 1954,...
Scott Allen Bryant
Nov 6, 2017
Scott Allen Bryant, 51, of Louisville, KY passed away on November 6, 2017. He enjoyed working on cars, camping and boating at Rough River with his family. He could always make you laugh with his humor. Scott loved cooking and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Scott is survived by his wife, Karen Bryant; children, Brian, Scotty, Ryan,...
Anthony James Lone
Nov 5, 2017
Anthony James "A.J." Lone, 23, of New Salisbury, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017. A.J. had a passion for cars, especially BMWs. He was a journeyman millwright and was currently employed at Tom Stinnett's Campers Inn RV in Clarksville.A.J. was born on June 14, 1994. He is survived by his parents, Phillip and Lisa (Bauerla) Lone; brother, Nicholas...
Jeannie Yeary
Nov 5, 2017
Jeannie Yeary, 72, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 5, 2017. She retired from the medical profession after 40 plus years and was a member of Southeast Christian Church. Jeannie will be remembered for her outgoing personality, her compassion for others and her devotion to her family, especially her grandchildren. She was born on November 28, 1944 in Frankfort,...
Marvin Rocco Jones
Nov 5, 2017
Marvin Rocco Jones, 69, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Rocco worked for over 30 years at Pillsbury in New Albany until his retirement. He was a co-pastor at Little Flock Missionary Baptist Church in Jeffersonville. Rocco loved photography and was the owner and operator of Video Image Productions.He was born on April 1, 1948,...
Ernest Ray Cochran, Jr.
Nov 5, 2017
Ernest Ray Cochran Jr., 59, of Shelbyville, Kentucky passed away on November 5, 2017. He was born on December 6, 1957 in Shelbyville, Kentucky to the late Ernest Sr. and Frances (Logan) Cochran. He was also preceded in death by his sister Joann Moore, son Justin Cochran and a granddaughter. Ernest is survived by his wife of 35 years, Edwina...
Paul E. Minsterketter
Nov 5, 2017
Paul Edwin Minsterketter , 69, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on November 5, 2017. He was born on July 31, 1948, Louisville, Kentucky to the late Edwin and Martha (Mueller) Minsterketter. He was married to his wife, Karen Sue (Rusk) Minsterketter for 47 years. He retired from Merrick Construction as a sheet metal worker. He was an active member...
Regan Kathleen Schott
Nov 5, 2017
Regan Kathleen Schott, 1, our beautiful princess, gained her angel wings on November 5, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She fought a fearless fight with the unforgiving monster of cancer. She fought everyday with a smile on her face and a laugh for anyone who would listen. Her short life was full of joy and immense love....
Justin Lee Wright
Nov 4, 2017
Justin Lee Wright, of Louisville, passed away on November 4, 2017. He had a big heart and was always willing to help others. He strived to be the man and father that Donnie raised him to be. Justin loved and adored all of his children and he enjoyed spending time with them when he could, but most of all he...
Michael L David
Nov 4, 2017
Michael L David, 37, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on October 25, 1980 to Samuel D. Ellis and Marcia Moore. He was preceded in death by his brother, Deon A. Allen; grandparents, Annetta Wright Ellis and Douglas Ellis and grandmother, Mary David.Michael is survived by his beloved parents, Samuel...
Bessie "Bet" Moran
Nov 4, 2017
Bessie "Bet" Moran, 70 a longtime resident of Louisville KY, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Jewish Hospital surrounded by her loving family following a sudden illness.Bessie was born November 27, 1946 in rural Tennessee. She was a devoted homemaker and mother with a beautiful heart and a fun-loving spirit. Always the life of the party, she brought joy...
Joseph "Ed" Bridges
Nov 4, 2017
Joseph "Ed" Bridges, 87, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017.He was born in Glasgow, Kentucky on December 25, 1929 to the late Billy and Rosie Wood-Bridges. Ed was retired after 30 years from the Ford Motor Company where he never missed a day or never was late for work. He was of the Baptist faith.In addition...
Thelma Lee Smith
Nov 4, 2017
Thelma Weller Smith, 89, of Okolona, KY passed into heaven on November 4, 2017, six weeks shy of her 90th birthday. She was a member of LifeBridge Christian Church. Thelma was born on December 18, 1927, Louisville, KY to the late Manson and Blanche Weller. She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Eugene H. Smith; children, Sandra...
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