Obituaries
George William Vertrees
Jan 15, 2016
George William Vertrees, 73, passed away on January 15, 2016. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, beautiful women, horse racing, but most of all his family.He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Mildred Vertrees; brothers, Wally, Carl and Donald Vertrees and sisters, Mary Basham, Carolyn Higdon, Sarah Troutman, Hazel Clan, Betty Kintner and Ellen Adinolfi.George is survived by his...
Donald E. Allgood
Jan 13, 2016
Allgood, Donald E. "Donnie", 63, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on January 13, 2016. He retired from Parco Construction and was a member of the Kentucky International Laborers Union and West Point Baptist Church. Donald was born on May 28, 1952, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Leonard and Rela (Wardrip) Allgood. He was also preceded in death by his...
Scott H. Hornback
Jan 13, 2016
Hornback, Scott Henry, 56, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on January 13, 2016. He was a member of the Millwrights Union of Owensboro, Kentucky. Scott was born on June 3, 1959, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Paul Hornback and Beaverly (Mudd) Hornback.He is survived by his siblings, Beverly Paulette Peak, Shane Edward Hornback (Deborah) and Wayne Edward Hornback; and...
Ronald L. Mitchell
Jan 13, 2016
Mitchell, Ronald L. "Ron", 69, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on January 13, 2016. He retired from B.A.E., he was a Marine and a Vietnam Veteran. Ronald was born on September 30, 1946, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Jerry Mitchell and Winifred (Duffy) Mitchell.He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Rita "Jackie" (Ulrich) Mitchell; children, Angela...
Mannon A. Nix, Jr.
Jan 12, 2016
Mannon A. Nix, Jr. "Tex", 90, of New Albany, Indiana formerly of Carlsbad, California passed away on January 12, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on May 1, 1925 in Shamrock, Texas to the late Bessie (Davis) and Mannon A. Nix, Sr. Tex was a proud veteran that served as a Marine in...
Michael Lynn"Mike" Byerley
Jan 12, 2016
Michael Lynn "Mike" Byerley, 57, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at his home in Ramsey, Indiana. He was a long time employee of Colgate Palmolive and after retirement spent his free time on the golf course and playing guitar. He was born on June 7, 1958 in New Albany, Indiana to Carolyn Byerley Richey...
Charles Bruce
Jan 11, 2016
Charles "CB 8" Bruce, 54, passed away on January 11, 2016. He was a devoted member of Valley Station Church of Christ. "CB 8" was Kentuckian's greatest race fan with many friends across the country. He enjoyed figure 8 racing as a driver and later owned several race cars. Charlie loved music, singing karaoke and was an avid UK fan....
Ashley Lorene Johnson-Wilmoski
Jan 11, 2016
Ashley Lorene Johnson-Wilmoski, 28, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on January 11, 2016. She was an avid U of L Cardinal Fan and graduate. She was known for her infectious smile, laugh and her love for her son, "Little Bear." Ashley was born on June 16, 1987, Lake City, FL to the late David Johnson and Cheryl Johnson. Ashley is...
Charles Walter Bucher
Jan 11, 2016
Charles Walter Bucher, age 83 of Louisville, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016. Charles was born in Cairo, Illinois on March 6, 1932. He retired from the Federal Government, where he was an investigator with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He was very active in Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Arkansas and maintained close relationships with two of the children, now...
Michael Blaine Jones
Jan 11, 2016
Michael Blaine Jones, age 72 of Louisville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, January 11, 2016. Mike was born in Elkhart, Indiana and graduated from New Albany High School. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam conflict. Mike was a potter and had been a member of the Louisville Art Guild. He was a friend...
Billy Ray Mcfadin
Jan 10, 2016
Billy Ray McFadin, age 78 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016. Originally from Bowling Green, KY., he attended Bowling Green High School. He was a retired Pressman with Courier-Journal Lithographing for over 30 years, and was a deacon and usher at Evangel World Prayer Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Mary McFadin.Billy Ray...
Melvin T. Spencer
Jan 10, 2016
Melvin T. Spencer, age 84, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Compton; daughter, Sandra Elaine Lowe; son, Terry Lee Spencer; and brothers, Earl and Doug Spencer. Melvin is survived by 3 grandchildren, Trenia Spencer Upton (Dennis), Tammy and Terry Wayne; 3 great-grandchildren, Matthew, Shelby and Travis; and 1 great-great-grandchild,...
Raymond F."Doodle" Lawson, Jr.
Jan 9, 2016
Raymond Frederick "Doodle" Lawson, Jr., 63, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016. He was born on October 26, 1952 in Louisville to the late Raymond F., Sr. and Janet V. (Rosenbarger) Lawson. Raymond is survived by his daughter, Christina Yoakum Waits (James); sisters, Pamela Lawson Downs (Daniel), Bonita Lawson (Julie Domeck); girlfriend, Mary Betz; grandchildren, Taylor...
Richard Lynn Schneble
Jan 9, 2016
Richard "Rick" Lynn Schneble, 64, passed away on January 9, 2016. He was also know as "Snoopy" to his co-workers at Phillip Morris; he was fork lift driver for 28 years there. He was an avid softball player and coach for many years. He enjoyed bowling and fishing. He was a mentor and role model to many. He was an...
Peggy Ann Korb
Jan 9, 2016
Peggy Ann Korb, 58, of Morgantown, KY, formerly of Louisville, passed away on January 9, 2016. Peggy was born in Louisville on November 11, 1957, to the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Glasgow) Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Raymond Korb; and siblings, Dan Clark and Sis Jones.Survivors include her husband of 33...
Gerald L. Shaw
Jan 9, 2016
Gerald L. Shaw, 65, of Otisco, Indiana, passed away on January 9, 2016, after an illness, at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany. He was a 1968 graduate of Jeffersonville High School. He retired from General Electric, where he worked for 37 years. He was preceded in death by his father Benton K. Shaw, Sr.; his mother Martha S Shaw;...
Marie Cordelia(Spalding) Wright
Jan 9, 2016
Marie Cordelia (Spalding) Wright, 79, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on January 9, 2016. Marie was a member at Lincoln Hills United Methodist Church in English, Indiana. She sang in the choir and helped start the soup kitchen. Marie was a Girl Scout Leader of Troop #737 and worked as a drug technician for Taylor Drugs for many years....
William Joseph Book
Jan 9, 2016
William Joseph "Bill" Book, 94, of Starlight, Indiana, passed away on January 9, 2016. A lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Starlight, Indiana, Bill was a long-time farmer in the community and owner of Book's Dairy Farm. He was a United States Army veteran and served in WW II. Bill was a devoted husband and father,...
Gladys Nell Ray
Jan 9, 2016
Gladys Nell Ray, 61, of LaGrange, Kentucky and formerly of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on January 9, 2016. Gladys was born on December 22, 1954, Hazard, Kentucky to the late Byrum and Harriett (Hamilton) Sparkman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Mark Ray; Brothers, David Sparkman, Warnie Sparkman; James Sparkman, Howard Sparkman, Dwayne Sparkman; Sisters, Verlie...
Tyrone David Scott
Jan 8, 2016
Tyrone David Scott, 44, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016. He was born on September 1, 1971 in Madison, Indiana. Tyrone is survived by his children, Kelsey Scott, Joshua Scott, Michael Scott, & Tyresha Carter; siblings, Derek McPheeters, Nadine Huguley, Charlene Grant, & Marlene Grant; grandson, Kolten McDaniel; close friend, Marcie Scott; and many nieces, nephews,...
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