Obituaries
Ellen (Hisle) Blackman
Nov 11, 2016
Ellen (Hisle) Blackman, 74, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016. She was a godly woman who loved attending church and writing poetry and enjoyed art, traveling, playing Bingo, and attending community activities. She was a mom to any child she met. Ellen was affectionately known as the "4-H Mom." Family was very important to her,...
George Henry Behrend
Nov 11, 2016
George Henry Behrend, 70, of Louisville, passed away on November 11, 2016. George was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 22, 1946 to the late Ernest and Margaret Behrend. George was a Research Chemist for Ulano. He relocated to Louisville upon his retirement in 1997, where he pursued many hobbies. He was an avid woodworker and Past President of...
Deborah Lynn Perkins
Nov 11, 2016
Deborah Perkins, 63, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Regency Health and Rehab. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 15, 1953 to the late Oswald and Modell Mercer. She was a dedicated employee with over 26 years of service to the residents of Summerfield Nursing Home. She was an avid University of Kentucky...
Martha Jane Willeford
Nov 11, 2016
Martha Jane (Hickerson) Willeford, 70, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016, in Madison, Indiana. She worked at U of L Dental School for over 20 years before retiring as a dental assistant. Martha was a long-time member of Charlestown Independent Church.She was born on August 14, 1946, in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, to the late Richard and Martha...
Jaylen Leadrian Brown
Nov 10, 2016
Jaylen LéAdrian Brown, infant son of Jamie Whitten and Cameron Brown, passed away on November 10, 2016. Along with his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Diontaé, Kyla, Adrienna; special cousin, Adrianna Burrage-Smith; grandparents, Michele Maples, Eugene "Lee" Whitten, Veronica Brown, Joseph Barney; aunts and uncles, Josh Whitten, Eric Brown, Joseph Shirley, and Teresa "TK" Shirley. Visitation will be...
Barbara Sanders Poe
Nov 10, 2016
Barbara Sanders Poe, 83, of Louisville, passed away on November 10, 2016. Barbara was born in Louisville on November 15, 1932 to the late Fred and Inez Sanders. She graduated from Shawnee High School and retired from L&N Railroad. She was a member of Lake Dreamland Baptist Church.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter,...
James Howard Morris
Nov 10, 2016
James Howard Morris, 86, of New Albany, Indiana, born in Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on November 10, 2016.He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Charlene Louise and Suzanne Louise; sons, James Brian and James Daniel; 5 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.Cremation was chosen following Jim's wishes. A Memorial Service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 19, 2016,...
Arthur Thomas
Nov 10, 2016
Arthur Thomas, 89, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 10, 2016. He is a member of Laborer's International Union of North America Local 576 since 1985. He is preceded in death by Elizabeth Thompson. Arthur is survived by his fiancé of 23 years, Sue E Spotts, son, Arthur (Michelle), step-daughter Nikki Spotts, grandchildren Anthony, Aarren, Courtney, Chelsey, Jasean, Sylvania,...
Dr. Alphonso Brown
Nov 10, 2016
Dr. Jesse Alphonso "Al" Brown, was born November 5, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky. He returned to his heavenly Father on Thursday, November 10, 2016. Al was raised in the West End of Louisville and attended Western Junior High School in its first integrated class. He graduated from Central High School in 1962 and graduated from Wilberforce University and LaSalle University....
Stephen Lance Brown
Nov 9, 2016
Stephen L. Brown, 64, of Louisville, passed away on November 9, 2016. He was very spiritual and was active in the church when he was able to attend. Stephen enjoyed fishing, watching TV and listening to his favorite music. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry Brown; father, Garvin Brown; brother, Thomas "Tubby" Brown and step-son, James Shultz.Stephen...
John William Shepherd, Sr.
Nov 9, 2016
John William Shepherd, Sr., 69, loving father and grandfather, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. He retired from LG&E and was a United States Army veteran. John was considered a hero to many and will be greatly missed.He was born on July 3, 1947, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Alex, Sr., and Hazel (Colwell) Shepherd....
Glenn Biddix
Nov 8, 2016
Glenn Biddix, 64, of Louisville, passed away suddenly on November 8, 2016. Glenn was born in Louisville on December 17, 1951 to the late Sherman Biddix and Regina Hayden. He was raised in Town Creek, Alabama by Blue Boy and Mable Nance before moving back to Louisville where he spent his adult life.He is survived by his son, Damon Biddix...
Ronald Glen Sims
Nov 8, 2016
Ronald Glen "Ron" Sims, 52, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 8, 2016. He was an avid model car builder and computer gamester. Ron was born on January 2, 1964, in Fort Knox, Kentucky to Glen Sims and the late Christine (Dennison) Sims. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence William "Bill" Sims and his sister,...
Charles Driesman
Nov 8, 2016
Charles W. "Charlie" Driesman, 88, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 8, 2016. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 26 years of service and was a member of Crestwood Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge of Lyndon #960. Charlie was born on April 14, 1928, Louisville, Kentucky to the late William and Gertrude...
Basil Clay, Jr.
Nov 8, 2016
Basil Clay, Jr., age 64, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016. He was formerly employed with Winn Dixie and most recently Purnell's in Simpsonville, Kentucky. He was a UofK fan and loved cars. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amy Clay; and his parents, Basil Clay, Sr. and Evelyn Mae Ashby Clay.Basil is survived by his...
David L. Boyd, Jr.
Nov 8, 2016
David L. Boyd Jr., 61, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 8, 2016. He retired as a mechanic from B.P. Moser Road and was active biker. Dave was born on October 11, 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late David and Ada (Evans) Boyd. He was also preceded in death by his brother Harold Page Sr.Dave is survived by...
Kathleen Diana Hunt
Nov 7, 2016
Kathleen Diana "Kathy" (Phillips) Hunt, 73, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016. She worked as a computer programmer for University of Louisville School for many years. Kathleen enjoyed the outdoors, animals, reading, and spending time with her family. She was born on January 17, 1943 in Louisville, Kentucky to Clifford and Dorothy (Johnson) Phillips. Along...
Rebecca Pearson
Nov 7, 2016
Rebecca "Toot" Pearson, 65, of Louisville, KY passed away on November 7, 2016. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend.She was preceded in death by Precious Michelle Effinger.Rebecca is survived by her children, Willie Pearson, Tyrone Pearson, Demetrius Pearson and Commen Pearson; grandchildren, Tyrone Pearson, Jr., Tyon Pearson, Demetrius Pearson, Jr., Maurice Taylor, Regan Pearson, Aaiden Pearson...
Mary Lou Alvey Stanfield
Nov 7, 2016
Mary Lou "Sissy" Alvey Stanfield, 81, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 7, 2016. Sissy was born on August 26, 1935, Louisville, Kentucky to the late John and Mary (Long) Alvey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John "Junior" Stanfield and her daughter, Linda Stanfield Gilmore.Sissy is survived by her daughters, Lynn Boles (Jim) and Judy...
Amber Marie Williams
Nov 6, 2016
Amber Marie Williams, 26, of Louisville, passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2016. Amber was born in Louisville on August 21, 1990 to Brian and Tina Williams. She graduated from Butler High School in 2008. She enjoyed gaming, especially Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. Amber was a free spirit who was full of life, she will be remembered...
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