Obituaries
Sarah White
May 14, 2016
Sarah G. White left this earth and went Home on May 14, 2016. She was born on May 1, 1922 to Twyman and Esther Allen in Lebanon, Kentucky. One of eight children she is survived by two brothers Jim Allen of Denver, CO and Ron Allen of Owensboro, KY. The world will have a noticeable void because she was a...
Pamela Kay(Harney) Wright
May 14, 2016
Pamela Kay (Harney) Wright ,53, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on May 14, 2016. She was born on December 18, 1962, in New Albany, Indiana, to Melvin and Jean (Gentry) Mayfield. Pamela enjoyed gardening, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and loved her pet, Iris. Along with her parents, Pamela was preceded in death by her husband,...
Chloe L.(Babcock) Allen
May 14, 2016
Chloe L. (Babcock) Allen, 83, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. She was a homemaker who loved flower gardening, walking on beautiful days, working puzzles, and spending time with her family while looking at old photos of days gone by. Chloe was born on March 4, 1933 in Hardinsburg, Indiana to the late Oliver A....
Jenny Cain
May 13, 2016
Jennifer Lynn Cain, 42, of Louisville , passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on October 19, 1973 to Mike Cain and Theresa Semar Ernst. She attended Shawnee High School.She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Allen Taylor; paternal grandparents, Marvin and Nell Cain; maternal grandparents, Herbert and Lillian Semar.Jennifer is survived...
Cynthia Marie Brown Matthews
May 13, 2016
Cynthia Marie Brown Matthews, age 55, of Louisville KY, departed this life on Friday May 13, 2016 at 4:30 am at University Hospital. Cynthia was the 8th child born to the late James R. Brown and the late Laura Russell Brown. She was also preceded in death by her Great Grand Father Henry Brown, Great Grand Mother Jamie Stith Brown,...
Bertha Lavan Dickey
May 13, 2016
Dickey, Bertha Lavan, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on May 13, 2016. Bertha was born on September 17, 1948, in Louisville, KY to the late Thomas William Sr., and Pearl Lee Smith. She was also preceded in death by her son, Darrell Dickey; siblings, James Knox, Louise Jarman, Charles Kennedy, Lula Mae Clendening, and Thomas Smith Jr. Bertha married...
Michael Joseph Popp
May 13, 2016
Michael Joseph Popp ,56, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on May 13, 2016. He was born on November 8, 1959, in New Albany, Indiana, to Robert and Betty (Book) Popp. Mike retired from the U.S Air Force after 20 years of service. He was a member of St Joe Hill Catholic Church, a member of Bell Conservation Club in Nineveh,...
Mary Elizabeth(Staser) Delaney
May 13, 2016
Mary Elizabeth (Staser) Delaney, 70, of Crandall, Indiana, passed away on May 13, 2016. She was born on July 22, 1945, in New Albany, Indiana, to Louis and Annetta (Juliot) Staser. Mary was a great caregiver to her family, and a proud wife of a retired Airforce veteran. Mary enjoyed fishing, going to the "boat", and spending time with her...
William Richard Hankins Iii
May 13, 2016
William Richard Hankins III, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016. He was born in Evansville, Indiana on October 9, 1950 to the late William and Dorothy Hankins. He was a graduate of PRP High School and a member of Evangel World Prayer Center. He was retired from Ford with over 37 years of service.In addition...
Sharrie Abrams
May 12, 2016
Sharrie G. Abrams, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on May 12, 2016 at Baptist Hospital East. She retired from Fireman's Fund after 35 years of service. Sharrie was born on May 4, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Bob Gaunt and Wanda (Nunn) Gaunt. Sharrie is survived by her husband of 27 years, Victor Abrams, mother, Wanda Gaunt,...
Barbara (Wittry) Johnson
May 12, 2016
Barbara (Wittry) Johnson, 63, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on May 12, 2016. She was born on June 14, 1952, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Ed and Charlotte (Pracht) Wittry. Barbara worked at American Air Filter in Louisville for many years and also for the American Barge Line Company in Jeffersonville. She enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, crafting, and spending time with...
Walter Lowell Hare Sr.
May 12, 2016
Hare, Walter Lowell Sr. "Big Cat", 72, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on May 12, 2016. He was born on April 11, 1944 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Walter D. Hare and Sallie A. Hare. Lowell was a cab driver for over 44 years. He enjoyed bowling and most of all spending time with his family and friends. He...
Mark Mcgar
May 11, 2016
Mark Houston McGar, 59, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 in Hooksett, New Hampshire. Mark loved music and was an avid bass player. He enjoyed classic cars and going to car shows. Mark liked cooking and was known for his extra spicy homemade salsa. Mark is survived by his sister, Barbara Bierman (Phillip); mother, Eva (Sanford) McGar; nephews, Thomas...
Joshua Ray Bryant
May 11, 2016
Joshua Ray "Lunchbox" Bryant, 25, a gentle giant with a big loving heart that knew no boundaries, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. He was an avid animal lover and liked to go fishing. Josh also enjoyed music and creating abstract art. He was born on November 28, 1990 in Louisville, Kentucky to Dianna (Simers) Bryant and the late...
Leonard Estel Salings
May 11, 2016
Leonard "Len" Estel Salings, 78, of Louisville, Kentucky entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Len was born on May 21, 1937 in Edmonson County, Kentucky, to Elnora and Eugene Estel Salings. Len's family moved to Louisville when he was seven years old. At the age of seventeen, Len joined the U.S. Army. He recieved six months basic...
Gary Anthony Maratty
May 11, 2016
Gary Anthony Maratty, 60, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 20, 1956 to Elizabeth Earline Maratty and the late John Albert Maratty. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Maratty and John Maratty Jr.Gary is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Earline...
Shirley Ann(Hinton) Biggs Cawthon
May 10, 2016
Shirley Ann ( Hinton) Biggs-Cawthon, 86, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on May 10, 2016. She was born on August 27, 1929, in Stager, Illinois, to Edward Hinton and Edna (Lewis) Brower. She retired from the U.S. Census Bureau after many years. Shirley was a very talented person who enjoyed building and designing homes, cross- stitching, shopping, and trips...
Michael Newland Gullett
May 10, 2016
Michael Newland Gullett, 71, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. He was a retired insurance salesman. Mike was an avid reader, enjoyed playing golf, and loved to spend mornings with his buddies at Vic's. He was born on October 10, 1944 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Edward Gullett and Betty (Borden) Gullett Evans. He...
Edith Mae Byrd
May 10, 2016
Edith Mae Byrd, 70, passed away on May 10, 2016. She retired from Haas Cabinet Company after 29 years of service. Edith enjoyed reading and working crossword puzzles and had a great love of her pets. Spending time with her family meant the world to her. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward "JE" Byrd; parents, Dewey...
Robert William Fuson
May 9, 2016
Robert William "Robbie" Fuson, 42, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016. A Graveside Service will take place at 1 PM Friday, May 20, 2016 at Byrneville Cemetery in Georgetown, Indiana.
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