Obituaries

Mary Lou Williams

Mary Lou Williams

Jun 8, 2016

Mary Lou Williams, 86, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. She was born in St. Charles, Kentucky on June 28, 1929 to the late Albert Lucas "Luke" and Ermin Ethel Chaney. Mary married the late Reverend William Leander "Bill" Thomas in 1946 and had three children. Mary married a second time to...

Richard Dean Wright

Richard Dean Wright

Jun 7, 2016

Richard Dean "Ricky" Wright, 57, of Louisville, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2016. Memorial gathering for family and friends will be held from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Friday, June 10, 2016 at Newcomer Funeral Home - Southwest Chapel (10304 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272). Please consider sharing a memory of Ricky or leaving a special message for her...

Donald Eugene Blackman

Donald Eugene Blackman

Jun 7, 2016

Donald Eugene Blackman, 77, of Lanesville, Indiana, passed away on June 7, 2016. He was born on August 10, 1938, in Elizabeth, Indiana to Theodore and Phyllis (Bour) Blackman. Donald worked in paint and wallpaper retail for many years. He was a hard worker, enjoyed reading his bible, and spending time with his family. Along with his parents, Donald was...

Marando Franklin

Marando Franklin

Jun 6, 2016

Marando "Yung Rando" Franklin, 20, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on June 13, 1995 to Tobias Franklin and Maranesha Williams. He was a graduate of Western High School and attended UPike University. He was baptized at the age of 12 at Pleasant View Baptist Church. He formerly worked at...

Carol Ann(Prince) Banet

Carol Ann(Prince) Banet

Jun 6, 2016

Carol Ann (Prince) Banet, 73, of Memphis, Indiana passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016. She was born on November 5, 1942 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Roy and Audrey Jean (Bryant) Prince. Carol was also preceded in death by her sister, Kathy Powell. Carol is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ronald Banet, Sr.; sons, Ronnie...

Charles Albert Clark

Charles Albert Clark

Jun 6, 2016

Charles Albert Clark, age 93, of Hannibal, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, June 6, 2016, which was also D-Day. He was proud of his service in the U.S. Navy during WWII and Korea. He was a machinist by trade and a long-time member of Southside Christian / Clover Road Christian Church, where he was a church Elder Emeritus....

Donna Jeanmarieperrot Kline

Donna Jeanmarieperrot Kline

Jun 6, 2016

Donna Jean Marie Perrot Kline, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016 at Norton Audubon Hospital. She was born in Tell City, Indiana on June 22, 1948 to the late Floyd and Margaret Jean Kline Perrot. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Billy Perrot; and a sister, Theresa Perrot....

Terry William Thom

Terry William Thom

Jun 6, 2016

Terry William Thom, 81, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Monday afternoon, June 6, 2016. He was a United States Army veteran and the owner of TW Thom Construction, Inc. Terry was the past president of the Southern Indiana Home Builders Association and former member of the Floyd Memorial Hospital Board, the Floyd County Planning Commission, and the Floyd...

Carrie Dawson

Carrie Dawson

Jun 6, 2016

Carrie Dawson "Loretta Akins", 60, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 6, 2016 surrounded by her family. Carrie was born on February 23, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky to Thurman Akins and Willa Dean Boyle. She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father John Boyle. Carrie is survived by her daughter, Renee Dawson, brother David Akins sisters, Sherry...

Louise Skaggs

Louise Skaggs

Jun 6, 2016

Louise Skaggs, 83, of Louisville, passed away on June 6, 2016. Louise was born in Sonora, KY on August 22, 1932 to the late Melvin and Lula (Davis) Hornback. She worked for Brown and Williamson for many years and was a past Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was also a foster-parent to at least 70...

James Edward Barton

James Edward Barton

Jun 5, 2016

James Edward Barton, 86, of Clarksville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016. He was a United States Army veteran and retired from Kingsford. Jim enjoyed fishing, being out in nature and he truly was the patriarch of his family. He was born on April 15, 1930 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Wade Barton, Sr. and Dorothy...

George Leslie Lenz

George Leslie Lenz

Jun 5, 2016

George Leslie Lenz, 86, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on June 5, 2016. He was born on November 1, 1929, in New Albany, Indiana to George and Viola (Krauth) Lenz. George retired from Clariant Chemical in Louisville, Kentucky after many years and was a United States Army veteran. He enjoyed playing cards, going to the casino, and spending time...

Geraldine N. Steptoe

Geraldine N. Steptoe

Jun 5, 2016

Geraldine N. Steptoe, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 10, 1931 to the late Joshua and Mayme Buckner. She was a Gold Star Mother, and she saw her oldest son die in service to his country at Khe Sanh, South Vietnam on April 30, 1967. She was...

Thomas Eugene Howard

Thomas Eugene Howard

Jun 5, 2016

Thomas "Tommy" Eugene Howard, 55, passed away on June 5, 2016. He was a loving husband, daddy, son and PaPa. He enjoyed go-cart racing, fishing and camping. One of Tommy's favorite places to visit was Gatlinburg, TN where he loved to stay in cabins by the creek. He never met a stranger and was a friend who would always be...

Nettie Lou Lively Newbrant

Nettie Lou Lively Newbrant

Jun 4, 2016

Newbrant (Lively), Nettie Lou, 89, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 4, 2016. She retired from Core of Engineers after 30 years of service. Nettie was born on March 23, 1927, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Josephus Lively and Harriett Woodson Lively Beahl. She is survived by her children, Joseph Newbrant, Hinda Jewel Williams, Jorene Gamez; grandchildren,...

Tyler Conrad Houghton

Tyler Conrad Houghton

Jun 4, 2016

Tyler Conrad Houghton, age 32, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016. He attended Fern Creek High School and graduated in 2001 from Seneca "The Redhawks" High School. Tyler graduated from ITT Tech with an Associate degree, where he was a National Honor Society designee. He was a member of Parkland Baptist Church, and was employed as a System...

Sandra Louise Durbin

Sandra Louise Durbin

Jun 4, 2016

Sandra Louise (Whitmer) Durbin, 70, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016. She worked as a controller at Koetter Construction for many years until her retirement. Sandy was an avid reader and traveler. She especially enjoyed vacationing in Cancun, Mexico and spending the winters in Oro Valley, Arizona with her husband. Sandy cherished any time that...

Rodney Wayne Hampton

Rodney Wayne Hampton

Jun 4, 2016

Rodney Wayne Hampton, age 73, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016. He was a retired train conductor with CSX Railroad and a member of Westport Road Baptist Church. Wayne loved travelling, hitchhiked Honduras and loved to golf. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Glenn and Leona Pickard Hampton.Wayne is survived by his treasure of 45...

Patricia Sanders

Patricia Sanders

Jun 3, 2016

Patricia Joy (Hawkins) Sanders, 83, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016 at her residence. She retired from St. Jude's. Patricia was a member of Graceland Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was born on July 19, 1932 in Grayville, Illinois to the late Paul Hawkins & Beatrice (Clem) Jordan. Along with her parents, she...

Robin Diane Smith

Robin Diane Smith

Jun 2, 2016

Robin Diane Smith, 36, entered into eternal rest on June 2, 2016. She was passionate about life and her greatest joy was being a mother to her children. You would never hear Robin complain about anything because she was more concerned about helping others. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Beulah Mae Wathen, Mary Catherine Smith and Edith...

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