Obituaries

Lee Ann Vincent

Lee Ann Vincent

Sep 2, 2017

Lee Ann Vincent (Jackson)The world got a little darker on Saturday, September 2, 2017 when this extraordinary woman passed away. Lee Ann could light a room with her smile, tickle ears with her laugh, slap you with her strong opinions then lift you up with her love. She is preceded in death by her mother, Doris Jackson and Bailey, her...

Victor Howard Young

Victor Howard Young

Sep 2, 2017

Victor Howard Young, 52, of Lexington, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017. He was an avid collector of antiques and glassware. He was born on February 4, 1965 in Flint, Michigan to the late Henry and Dorothy (Gunter) Young. Vic is survived by his children, Alecia Young (fiancé, Jacob Marshall), Cody Young; siblings, Theresa Eaton, Kimmie Todd, Paul...

Samantha Jane Steele

Samantha Jane Steele

Sep 2, 2017

Samantha Jane Steele, 45, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017. She will always be remembered for her love of babies, Mexican food, and animals, especially her dog Gidget. Samantha was born on December 9, 1971 in Louisville, KY to John Louis "Jack" and Phyllis O. (McCool) Steele. Along with her parents, she is survived by...

Charles Leo Braun

Charles Leo Braun

Sep 2, 2017

Charles "Pops" Braun, 78, passed away peacefully September 2, 2017 surrounded by Family at Baptist East Hospital, Palliative Care Unit. Charlie dedicated his life work to GE Appliance Park as a Manufacturing Engineer among other titles for 58 years before retiring in 2015. He was a graduate of Southern High School (Class of 1958) in Louisville, KY and received his...

Mildred Laverne Norrington

Mildred Laverne Norrington

Sep 2, 2017

Mildred Laverne "Millie" (Atkins) Norrington, 89, of New Albany, Indiana passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2017. She was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Millie enjoyed crocheting, doing macramé, and visiting the casino to play the slots. Millie was born on December 2, 1927 in Louisville, KY to the late Hubert and Lillian (Duncan) Atkins. Along...

Arthur M. Williams

Arthur M. Williams

Aug 31, 2017

Arthur M. Williams, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 9, 1950He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Williams Sr. and Ruth Williams; brother, Charles 'Butch' Williams Jr.; sisters, Elona Adams and Winetta Williams. Arthur is survived by his beloved children; Stephanie D. Williams, Lisa R....

Herbert Wayne Lawton

Herbert Wayne Lawton

Aug 31, 2017

Herbert Wayne "Herb" Lawton, 88, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017. He was a long-time member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Central, Indiana. Herb loved to play his harmonica and to be outside fishing, gardening, and cutting grass.Herb was born on March 1, 1929 in Bardstown, Kentucky, to the late Wilbur A. and Ethel (Crawford)...

Elsie Marie Cate

Elsie Marie Cate

Aug 31, 2017

Elsie (Coleman) Cate, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on August 31, 2017. Elsie started her career as a teacher at a one room schoolhouse in Hay Springs, Nebraska. After getting married to her late husband Myron Cate, she later taught in a four room, eight- grade school in Vermont. The majority of her teaching career was spent as an...

Christina H. Ramsey

Christina H. Ramsey

Aug 31, 2017

Christina Hope "Chrissy" Gates Ramsey of Louisville, KY 43, died Thursday, August 31, 2017 at U of L Hospital. She was born July 5,1974 in Madisonville, KY. She enjoyed making crafts and painting. Chrissy's smile always could light up the room.She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Earl & Irene Fry of Louisville, KY and Chester & Mable Haline...

Primrose Jane Jacobs

Primrose Jane Jacobs

Aug 31, 2017

Primrose Jane (Reas) Jacobs, 70, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017. She was an avid painter and loved to collect Elvis Presley memorabilia. Prim was a long-time member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Hobart Beach Post 1693.She was born on September 16, 1946, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late John and Ambrosia Reas. Along...

Linda Ilene Carroll

Linda Ilene Carroll

Aug 30, 2017

Linda Ilene Carroll, 66, passed away on August 30, 2017. She loved working as an accountant at Secure Source. Linda enjoyed watching westerns and going to flea markets. She is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Billy Ray Carroll and her parents, Alfred and Verna Jean Griffin. Linda is Survived by her children, Billie Jean (Harlen) Madison,...

Violet P. Smith

Violet P. Smith

Aug 30, 2017

Violet P. Smith, 81, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Klondike Manor.She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on November 6, 1935 to the late Melvin and Wilma Payne-Miles. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Walker M. Smith, Sr.; a son, Walker M. Smith, Jr.; a son-in-law Michael M. Jenkins, Sr.;...

Laverne Charles Juday

Laverne Charles Juday

Aug 30, 2017

LaVerne Charles "Red" Juday, 77, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Red worked for 25 years as a mailer at The Courier Journal until his retirement. He then worked for another 12 years at the News and Tribune as a circulation assistant. He loved country music and western movies, enjoyed collecting records, and was a die-hard...

Richard Anthony Finn

Richard Anthony Finn

Aug 29, 2017

Richard Anthony "Dick" Finn, 65, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.He was born on June 15, 1952, in Biloxi, Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his father, William Finn; and his brothers, Steve and Martin Finn.Dick is survived by his mother and stepfather, Marilyn and Marvin Coats; brothers, Mike (Lynn) and Bill Finn; nieces, Brandi...

Robin Michael White

Robin Michael White

Aug 29, 2017

Robin Michael White, 39, passed away on August 29, 2017. She was a customer service representative at Home Depot. Robin enjoyed cooking, camping and riding motorcycles. She enjoyed going to the beach and watching the dolphins swim and was an avid Raiders and UK Wildcat fan. Robin was a sweet, caring and loving person who was always doing for others....

Randy S. Givens

Randy S. Givens

Aug 29, 2017

Randy S. Givens, 69, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. He was a long-time member of the Salem Masonic Lodge #21 F&AM. Randy worked for over 30 years at General Electric until his retirement. He always enjoyed being outdoors, whether it was tending to his farm or fishing.He was born on January 11, 1948, to the...

Ellen Carol Watts

Ellen Carol Watts

Aug 29, 2017

Ellen Carol Watts, 71, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on August 29, 2017. She retired from Sunrise Children's Services and was a member of Southeast Christian Church.Ellen was born on December 18, 1945, in London, England to the late Charles and Elizabeth Hughes. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Hughes.Ellen is survived by her daughters, Lisa...

Harold W. Pearson

Harold W. Pearson

Aug 29, 2017

Harold W. Pearson, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Baptist Health. He was born in Eatonville, Washington on April 8, 1940 to the late Victor and Dorothy York-Pearson.Harold is survived by his beloved Wife of 52 years, Alice Lucille Seigle-Pearson; two sons, Monty George Pearson and Christopher (Debbie) Pearson; one daughter Julie (Joseph) Gooch;...

Kenneth Gale Babcock

Kenneth Gale Babcock

Aug 28, 2017

Kenneth Gale Babcock, Jr., 60, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marines and a member of the National Rifle Association. Ken loved to golf, play Bingo, and enjoyed doing anything that allowed him to be outdoors.He was born on June 16, 1957, to the late Kenneth G....

Stuart Wayne Fife

Stuart Wayne Fife

Aug 28, 2017

Stuart Wayne "Fiddle" Fife, 57, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Albany and was known as a "jack of all trades" who could fix anything. Fiddle enjoyed music, animals, and flying, but he will always be remembered as a people-person who never met a stranger.Fiddle was born on...

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