Obituaries
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...
James Kenneth Waddle
Oct 9, 2016
James "Kenny" Waddle, 82, born in Louisville Aug. 7, 1934, passed away October 9, 2016 at Clarksville Indiana Hospital. He is survived by his daughter, Jonna, first wife, Linda Keck, Nieces, Gayle Keilman Chalk and Cynthia Sutherland.He attended both Manual and Baptist High Schools. A talented basketball player, he played at the college level for Tennessee Tech and later starred...
Terry Wright, Sr.
Oct 9, 2016
Terry Finley Wright, Sr., 69, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016, in New Albany, Indiana. He was a veteran of The United States Army who served during the Vietnam War. Terry was a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous for over 30 years.Terry is survived by his children, Michele Tate, Terry Wright, Jr. (Tammy), and Chad...
David Michael Akins
Oct 8, 2016
David Michael "Mike" Akins, 55, passed away on October 8, 2016. His family meant the world to him and he was one of a kind and an avid UK fan.He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Akins; mother, Dean Boyle; step-father, John Boyle and sister, Loretta Akins.Mike is survived by his sons, Joseph (Jen) Church, James (Kim) Church...
Craig Lamonte Davey Ii
Oct 8, 2016
Craig Lamonte Davey II, 26, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Saturday evening, October 8, 2016. He enjoyed going fishing and loved to dance. Craig was full of life and had fun acting goofy.He was born on November 21, 1989, in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Craig was preceded in death by his grandfather, Zachary Lamb.Craig is survived by his parents, Barbara Lamb...
Virginia Hawkins
Oct 8, 2016
Virginia Hawkins, 98, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on October 8, 1918 to the late William and Carrie Rennirt. She was retired from Brown and Williamson In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Hawkins; two sons, William Albright and Thomas Albright; and...
Mary "Margaret" Chism
Oct 8, 2016
Mary "Margaret" Chism, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 8, 2016. Mary was born on February 13, 1950 in Brattelboro, Vermont to the late Victor and Barbara (Brooks) Derosia. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Larry Derosia. Mary is survived by her daughters; Kari (Bobby) Bodemann, Karen (Mike) Chism Yates, Audra (Richard) Decatur, Debbie Manwarren,...
John Samuel Bunch Jr.
Oct 8, 2016
John Samuel Bunch Jr., 76, was born February 26, 1940 to the late John S. Bunch Sr. and Ester Frances Clark Bunch in Fredrickstown, Kentucky. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. He was a mason at Jeffersontown Lodge #774, a USAF Veteran, American Legion G.I. Joe Post #244, a Kentucky...
Edith Irene(Harris) Weathers Logsdon
Oct 8, 2016
Edith Irene (Harris) Weathers Logsdon, 67, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Saturday evening, October 8, 2016. Growing up, Edith was given the nickname "Banana Nose." She could easily be described as a hard worker and a loving mother. Edith was an avid UK fan, enjoyed playing video games, and was a huge animal lover.She was born on August 31,...
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