Obituaries
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.
Amber Lynn Stepp
May 9, 2016
Amber Lynn Stepp, 28, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on May 9, 2016. She was born on February 14, 1988, in New Albany, Indiana, to Roy Jr. and Loretta (McNary) Stepp. Amber enjoyed spending time with her loving children and family.Amber is survived by her loving children, Roy Stepp III, and Amelia Stepp, father, Roy Jr. Stepp (Connie), mother, Loretta...
Robert Lee Ford
May 9, 2016
Ford, Robert Lee "Bobby", 65, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on May 9, 2016. He retired from LG&E and was a member of Dover Chapel General Baptist Church. Bobby served in the Army, during the Vietnam War. Bobby was an avid UK fan and he enjoyed playing softball in his spare time. He was born on March 2, 1951, in...
Ann Allphin
May 8, 2016
Ann Allphin, 92, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on May 8, 2016. She was born on June 22, 1923, Caraquet, New Brunswick, Canada to the late Alexander and Josephine (Savoie) Foulem. Ann met her future husband, the late Robert Hance Allphin, in upstate New York when he was stationed there with the Navy. Robert and Ann moved to Louisville after...
Warren Trimble Winchester
May 8, 2016
Warren Trimble Winchester, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016. After retiring as a dental technician, Warren was an employee of the Kentucky State Fair Board. He was an avid UK fan and family genealogy researcher. He enjoyed spending time with his family, canoeing, kayaking, and camping. Warren will be forever remembered as a loving Daddy...
Candice M. Wheat
May 8, 2016
Candice Marie Wheat, 30, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016. She was a proud volunteer for numerous churches in the local area. Candice loved spending time with her children and will always be remembered as a loving person with a sweet, contagious smile. She was born on August 13, 1985 in Louisville, Kentucky to Neal...
Wayne Maxwell Peak
May 7, 2016
Wayne Maxwell Peak, 78, a loving, gentle, and true family man, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016. He graduated from Bagdad High School and went on to study Criminal Justice at Georgetown College and the University of Louisville. He began his career as a private investigator for Pinkerton Security and was a retired investigator for ICI and went on...
Brenda Faye Dickson
May 7, 2016
Brenda Faye Dickson, 65, of Leitchfield, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at her home. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on July 14, 1950 to the late Thomas and Mildred Whitfill. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother and was of the Catholic faith.In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a...
James Boyd
May 6, 2016
James Richard Boyd, 71, formerly of Greenville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016, peacefully in the comfort of his home. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Franklin and Hazel (Blanton) Boyd, and brothers, Randall and Gary Boyd. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Boyd-Holder; brother, Dale Boyd; and grandchildren, Emilee, Sarah, and Kevin Holder. A...
Benjamin Coutts
May 6, 2016
Benjamin C. Coutts, 33, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016, in Louisville, Kentucky. Ben was born on December 7, 1982, in Faribault, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Chester Coutts.He is survived by his daughter, Madison Allen and her adopted mother, Amanda Allen; father, James Coutts; mother, Lois (Weitzenkamp) Largent; brother, Nathan Coutts (Stephanie); grandparents, Bernice...
Romie G. Constant
May 6, 2016
Romie G. "Pop" Constant, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on May 6, 2016. He was Baptist by faith. "Pop" was an Army Veteran. He was the past President of the International Union of Elevators Constructors Local 20. Romie was a Kentucky Colonel and a Free Mason. He was the owner of Holly Elevator Company.He was an avid University of Louisville...
Ruby Lee Ashby
May 6, 2016
Ruby Lee Ashby, 82, of Louisville, passed away on May 6, 2016. Ruby was born in Muhlenberg County, KY on May 21, 1933 to the late Robert and Lavelle Jenkins. She worked for Bank of Louisville and attended Highland Park First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, David P. Ashby and...
Joan Miller Doll
May 5, 2016
Joan Miller Doll, 75, of Louisville, KY passed away on May 5th, 2016. Joan was born in Louisville, KY to George and Lorene (Hartung) Miller in 1940. She graduated from Presentation Academy in 1957 and St. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in 1960. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church for 40 years.Joan is...
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