Obituaries
Virginia Lee(Baker) Raley
Jun 27, 2015
Virginia Lee (Baker) Raley, 73, of Laconia, Indiana was called home on Saturday, June 27, 2015. She was born on November 11, 1941 in Missouri to John and Mary (Treece) Baker. Virginia worked as a press operator for many years. She was a Master gardner, and enjoyed sewing, quilting, and spending time with her family and friends.Along with her parents,...
Darlene Morris
Jun 27, 2015
Darlene Morris, 82, of Louisville, KY and formerly of Pembroke Pines, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital.She is preceded in death by her parents, Isabel and Wilmar Shifflet; sister, Margo; brothers, Richard, and Robert; and great-granddaughter Alyssa.She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter Charlene Louise and Suzanne Louise; sons, James Brian, and James Daniel; 5...
Betty Jeane(Stocker) Stamper
Jun 26, 2015
Betty Jeane (Stocker) Stamper, 91, of New Albany, Indiana was called home on Friday, June 26, 2015. She was born on July 20, 1923 in Louisville, Kentucky to Oscar and Ruth (Eicholz) Stocker. Betty was a homemaker for many years and was an excellent cook. She enjoyed fishing, was an avid golfer, and loved spending time with her family and...
Clifford Leo Ray, Sr.
Jun 26, 2015
Ray Clifford Leo, Sr., 79, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 26, 2015Clifford was born on May 2, 1936, in West Point, Kentucky to the late Ernest and Margaret Ray. He was also preceded in death by his son, Clifford Leo Ray, Jr; sister's, Leila McGee, Nada Smith; and one brother, David L. Ray. He is survived by his...
Calbert Edison
Jun 26, 2015
Calbert L. Edison, 61, of Crestwood, Kentucky passed away on June 26, 2015. He worked as an Assistant Farm Manager for ten years in Prospect, KY and then also worked as a Cement Finisher after moving to Mississippi. Calbert was born on March 21, 1954, Gulfport, Mississippi to the late Leroy and Bonnie Edison. Calbert is survived by his wife,...
Larry Blaine Foster
Jun 25, 2015
Larry Blaine Foster, 61, of New Albany, Indiana was called home on Thursday, June 25, 2015. He was born on December 30, 1953 in New Albany, Indiana to Richard B. and Carolyn (Fouts) Foster. Larry worked as a computer technician for many years. He enjoyed science fiction, watching documentaries, riding motorcycles, and loved animals.Larry was preceded in death by his...
Bill Yates
Jun 25, 2015
Bill Yates, 79, of Louisville, passed away on June 25, 2015. Bill was born in Elizabethton, TN on April 5, 1936, to the late William and Flossie Yates. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Yates; one daughter, Melinda Jean Hankins; and one granddaughter, Katie J. Hankins.Survivors include his son, Mike Yates (Lynore);...
Kenneth Ray Campbell
Jun 25, 2015
Kenneth Ray Campbell, age 72, went to his Heavenly home June 25, 2015.He was a graduate of the former Louisville Technical Institute, and retired from Derrick Engineering. Kenneth served in the United States Air Force, and was a member of Highland Baptist Church. He was an avid golfer. For over thirty years, Ken strove to live one day at a...
Richard Stanley Miles
Jun 24, 2015
Richard Stanley Miles, 70 of Jeffersontown, KY has gone home to be with his heavenly Father, on the morning of June 24, 2015. He was born on December 8, 1944 to the late William and Mary Miles. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, several siblings, and his grandson. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years,...
Donald Johnson
Jun 24, 2015
Donald Johnson, age 77 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015. He was a self-employed wrecker driver and also an Army Veteran. He was proud to be a Kentucky Colonel. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Price and Goldie Whitaker Johnson; daughter, Debbie Johnson; brothers, Joseph "JT" Johnson and Paul Samuel Johnson.Mr. Johnson is survived by...
Dolores Von Allmen
Jun 24, 2015
Dolores June (Rucker) Von Allmen, 82, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, died on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 in Salem, Indiana. She loved to travel and write, which led her to become a published author. Dolores was a school bus driver for the New Albany/Floyd County School System for 41 years. She also spent time as the secretary for the Floyd County...
Kenneth Jackson Beasley, Jr.
Jun 23, 2015
Kenneth Jackson Beasley, Jr., 60, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. He was a former race car driver at the Sportdrome Speedway and was involved in several local bowling leagues. Kenny loved watching NASCAR and was a big fan of both Jeff Gordon and the Louisville Cardinals. He also enjoyed playing bingo, traveling, and spending...
David Jackson Alkire, Ii
Jun 23, 2015
David Jackson Alkire II, 37, passed away June 23, 2015. You may leave the family a special message by clicking the "Share Memories" tab above.
Peggy Deloris Howerton
Jun 23, 2015
Peggy Deloris Howerton, 86, passed away June 23, 2015. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael Howerton. There are no services scheduled at this time. You may leave a special message for the family by clicking the "Share Memories" tab. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kentucky Humane Society.
Barbara Jo Temple
Jun 22, 2015
Temple Barbara Jo, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 22, 2015. She retired from Seven Counties as a social worker. Barbara was born on January 1, 1945, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Allison and Louise Roberts. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Temple; one brother, Danny Allison Roberts, one sister, Patricia Lee...
Alberta "Jeannie" Roller
Jun 21, 2015
Alberta "Jeannie" (Smith) Roller, 63, of Pekin, Indiana was called home at 11:42 am on Sunday, June 21 2015. She was born on July 10, 1951 in New Albany, Indiana to Robert and Irene Smith. Jeannie worked as a slot representative for Horseshoe Casino. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.Jeannie was preceded in death by her...
Joseph Spencer Gilkey Ii
Jun 21, 2015
Joseph Spencer Gilkey II, 67, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana was called home on Sunday, June 21, 2015. He was born on October 19, 1947 in New Albany, Indiana to Joseph S. Gilkey Sr. and Anna Catherine (Bischof) Gilkey. Joseph was a retired school teacher of 25 years at Georgetown Elementary where he coached the girls' volleyball team. He also worked...
Marcia Jones Hill
Jun 21, 2015
Marcia Jones "Kay" Hill, age 77 of Louisville, returned to her heavenly Father on Sunday, June 21, 2015. She was a faithful member of Fern Creek Christian Church. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, fishing and entertaining. Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Edgar and Louise Whitehead Jones; and her brother, Pat Jones.Kay is survived...
Sherry Koch
Jun 20, 2015
Sherry Lee (Baize) Koch, 59, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, died on Saturday, June 20, 2015 in Jasper, IndianaShe is survived by her children, LeAnn Justice, Paul Justice (Len), & Amy-Jo Justice; companion, Terry Lutz; parents, Paul & DeAnna Baize; siblings, Walter, Mark, Paula, & Carey Baize; grandchildren, Kasey, Paul, Aubrey, Braden, Ethan, & Chloe;. She is preceded in death by her...
William James Ferebee
Jun 20, 2015
William James Ferebee, 87, passed away peacefully on June 20 at home in Pewee Valley, surrounded by his loving wife and adoring daughters. Born November 12, 1927, William was raised in and around Charlotte, TN, where his love of family, art, and nature blossomed. A Navy veteran, he attended the University of Tennessee and completed his education in 1953 at...
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