Obituaries
Larry Dale Mardis
Jun 1, 2015
Larry Dale Mardis, 55, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, June 1, 2015. He was an employee at Norton Pavilion for over 36 years. Larry was a 1978 graduate of New Albany High School, an active member at Northside Christian Church, where he served as a greeter and was involved with the Iron Men. He...
Joe Turner, Sr.
May 31, 2015
Joe Turner Sr., 63, of Louisville, passed away on May 31, 2015. Services are private. To leave a special message for Joe's family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
William Benjamin Humphrey, Jr.
May 31, 2015
Humphrey William Benjamin, Jr. "Bill", 57, of Ekron, Kentucky passed away on May 31, 2015. Bill was born on September 21, 1957, in Louisville , Kentucky to the late Bill and Margie Humphrey. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Venia Humphrey; and his sister, Carol Foley. He is survived by his children, Brooke Humphrey, Matt Brumback, and...
Hubert William"Woody" Woods
May 31, 2015
Hubert William "Woody" Woods, 86, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Norma (Sieveking) Woods; children, Stephen Woods (Marsha), Debby Richardson (Bill); grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Cremation was chosen following Woody's wishes and Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) was entrusted with his care.
Shirley Poindexter-Sanders
May 31, 2015
Shirley Poindexter-Sanders, 77, passed away on May 31, 2015. Her family meant more to her than anything and she was always there for them. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Sanders; daughter, Shelia Decker; sons, Bryan Spannknebel and Charlie Spannknebel; grandson, Dustin and numerous other grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 3, 2015, from 2pm-8pm...
Anna Laura Riggs
May 31, 2015
Riggs, Anna L., 88, passed away peacefully May 31, 2015 with her family by her side. She retired from the Jefferson County Board of Education after 25 years of service as a Plant Operator. She was a Kentucky Colonel. Anna was born on October 18, 1926, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Willard and Myrtle Merideth. She was also preceded...
Barry Goodin
May 31, 2015
Barry "Mike" Michael Goodin, 57, passed away May 31, 2015. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Goodin and Dorothy Bishop; and step-mother, Novella Goodin.He resided in California for the last 30 years, where he was a member of the Gilroy American Legion Post #217 and was a trainer of thoroughbred race horses. Mike had a love of...
Gary Charles Genton
May 30, 2015
Gary Charles "Face" Genton, age 62, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015. He was a member of Teamster's Local 89. He was preceded in death by his father, William Genton. Gary is survived by his mother, Mildred Genton; siblings, Ron (Sharon), Judy Swihart (Michael), Wanda Raines, Becky Moody and Marc Genton; many nieces and nephews; and a host...
Winston Clark Fryrear
May 30, 2015
Winston Clark Fryrear, age 73 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Louisville to the late William A. and Mary D. Fryrear. It was there he played football for Valley High School, was a softball umpire and coached football and soccer. Winston was a strong Christian, an active member...
Cynthia Sue(Vertrees) Flowers
May 30, 2015
Cynthia Sue(Vertrees) Flowers, 59, of New Albany, Indiana was called home on Saturday, May 30, 2015. She was born on January 15, 1956 in Louisville, KY to Donald and Doris Vertrees(Ralston). Cynthia worked as a traffic controller for the Louisville Metro Police Department for many years. She enjoyed making jewelry and spending time with her family and friends.Along with her...
Letha Nutter
May 30, 2015
Letha Nutter, 97, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away peacefully at her home on May 30, 2015. Letha was a very active volunteer with over 15,000 volunteer hours and an active member of Watkins Memorial United Methodist Church. Letha was born on October 11, 1917 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Joshua and Lillian (Schmidt) Obier. She was also preceded in...
William Gordan Timberlake
May 30, 2015
William "Bill" Gordan Timberlake, 83, of Clarksville Indiana was called home on Saturday, May 30, 2015. He was born on September 2,1931 in Sulphur, Indiana to Roy Everett and Stella(Rainey) Timberlake. Bill was a retired firefighter with 22 years of service. He was a member of One Community Church in Clarksville,Indiana, served our country in The United States Army, and...
James Omer Burton
May 30, 2015
James Omer Burton, 78, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015. He is survived by his Wife, Wanda Burton; daughter, Donna Finnell (Mike); Son, John Burton; grandson, Zachary Michael Finnell. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Newcomer Funeral Home located at 235 Juneau Drive from 2-7PM with a Memorial Service immediately following. In lieu of flowers, the...
Magdalene Merritt
May 30, 2015
Merritt, Electia Magdalene "Maggie" Russell, 89, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at her residence. Magdalene was born on June 9, 1925 in Liberty, Kentucky to Herman and Malissa Taylor Russell. She was a member of Southeast Christian Church. She was active in the Act's II Bible Study, Classic Worship and Rebecca Ladies Fellowship. She taught school for 38...
Doris Vincent
May 30, 2015
Doris Vincent, 61, of Louisville, passed away on May 30, 2015. Doris retired from PUI after 15 years and was a member of Harvest Baptist Church in Fairdale. Doris was born in Louisville on January 29, 1954 to the late Carl and Virble Vincent. She is survived by her children, Angela Woods (Mark) and Billy Bradley (Amanda); brothers, Larry Vincent...
Gay Angela Alexander
May 29, 2015
Gay Angela Alexander, 61 of Louisville KY, passed away peacefully May 29, 2015 in the caring and loving arms of her soul mate of 16 years Edward Lyrone Jones. She was born April 5, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri.Gay was a member of Soka Gakkai International and actively practiced Buddhism for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her...
Elsie Virginia Johnson Calm
May 29, 2015
Elsie Virginia Johnson Calm, 97, of Louisville formally of Skokie, Illinois passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and John Shoemaker with whom she lived. Elsie was born on April 5, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois. She was devoted to her family and will be remembered for her loving heart, warm smile,...
Joanne Beach Evans
May 29, 2015
Joanne (Beach) Evans, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on May 29, 2015. She retired from Derby Cone and was a member of Newburg Road Church of Christ.Joanne was born on September 26, 1938 in Pleasureville, Kentucky to the late Thomas and Sallie Young. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy William Evans, sons; Roy Wayne Evans...
Barbara Jean Hatfield
May 28, 2015
Barbara Jean Hatfield, 71, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on May 28, 2015. She retired from U of L and was a former member of the Eastern Star.Barbara was born on June 16, 1943 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Leo Hatfield and Ollie (Yocum) Lee. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Babbette Turner, sisters; Mary Lee Turner and Joann...
Michael G. Finn
May 28, 2015
Michael G. Finn, 46 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away May 28 2015, following complications from surgery. Michael was born on July 4, 1968 to the late Jack Ernest Finn and Guyula Finn. Michael was a graduate of St. Xavier High School, an alumni of Murray State University and a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Michael was preceded in death...
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