Obituaries
Erma Jane(Grass) Bessler
May 3, 2015
Erma Jane (Grass) Bessler, 86, of New Albany, Indiana was called home on Sunday, May 3, 2015. She was born on June 8, 1928 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Oscar Emil and Mabel Margaret Grass. Erma worked for the telephone company as a operator for many years. She was in Amatuer Radio Club for Civil Defense, and enjoyed spending time with...
Christopher Newton
May 3, 2015
Newton Christopher, 53, of Louisville, KY passed away on May 3, 2015. Chris was born on October 18, 1961, in Bardstown, KY. He is preceded in death by his father, William Bill Newton; siblings, Douglas and Timmy Newton. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Rosie (Hatfield) Newton; one daughter, Jody Burch; three grandchildren, Justin, Jayden, and Ryan;...
Shirley Thorson
May 3, 2015
Shirley E. (Booth) Thorson, 97, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Providence Retirement Home. Cremation was chosen following Shirley's wishes. Newcomer Funeral Home was trusted with her care.To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.newcomerkentuckiana.com.
Craig Blevins
May 2, 2015
Blevins Craig, 53, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on May 2, 2015. Craig was born on August 21, 1961, in Louisville, Kentucky. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Dorrie Blevins; children, Chad Marling (Lillian), Kodi Brooks (Will), Kali Blevins; grandchildren, Maddox, Micah, Harper, and Jayla; mother, Patricia Blevins; and 7 siblings. A memorial service will be held...
Roger Morris Bliss
May 2, 2015
Bliss Roger Morris, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on May 2, 2015. He retired from Sypris Technology. Roger was born on December 30, 1945, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Arthur and Gladilous Bliss. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, LaVerne Joyce Bliss; daughter, Jennifer Nicole Mudd (Jeff); step-daughters, Helen Shimzu (John), and Melondy Ganshaw; 6...
Patricia Lynn Miller
May 2, 2015
Patricia Lynn Miller, 31, passed away on May 2, 2015. She graduated from Valley High School in 2002 and enjoyed playing the trumpet in the band. She loved her children with all of her heart and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a hard worker always providing for her children. Patricia was our angel on earth and will...
Leroy Neil Berrier Sr.
May 1, 2015
Leroy Neil Berrier Sr., born in Hartford City, Indiana on October 21, 1924, passed away on May 1st, 2015. He is survived by his sisters Paula and Martha, and his children Leroy Neil Berrier, Jr.(Terry), Penny Marie Lynch(Russell), Kimberly Ann Pitman (Todd), Derrick Lee Berrier (Kathy);8 grandchildren, Jeffery Stewart, Jacob Lynch, Christopher Berrier, Jonathan Berrier, Jessie Lynch, Allisia Pitman, Collin...
Barbara Ellenday Albert
May 1, 2015
Barbara Ellen Day Albert, 81, of Louisville, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015.She is preceded in death by her parents, Bertus and Viola Day.Survived by her Daughter, Karen Lane (Danny); Son, David Albert; and Grandchildren, Emily and Sarah Lane, Kaitlyn and Megan Irvin-Albert. Barbara retired from Value City Department Store after 22 years. Visitation will be held at Newcomer Funeral...
James Joseph Parrish
Apr 30, 2015
James Joseph Parrish, 50, entered into the hands of our Lord on Thursday, April 30, 2015, at Jewish Hospital. He had a gentle spirit and enjoyed being with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Parrish and sisters, Wanda Yeagle and Nora Jean Hiser.He is survived by his father, Robert W. Parrish; brothers, Robert C.,...
Roger Omanson
Apr 30, 2015
Roger Omanson, 68, died April 30 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife, Kay; his daughter Cara Combs (Brad) of Las Vegas, NV, and her children, Ethan, Kimberly, Alec, and Noah; his son Aaron Omanson (Akane) of Mishawaka, IN; his father Roland Omanson of Kewanee, IL, his sister Linda Joiner (Steve) of Freeport, IL,...
Frank Spitznagel, Jr.
Apr 30, 2015
Frank J. Spitznagel, Jr., 91, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1348, the St. Anthony's Men's Club, and a faithful member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Frank loved working with his hands, whether it was gardening or carpentry. He put passion and care into...
Donna Lynn Dawson
Apr 30, 2015
Donna Lynn Dawson, 51, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky passed away on April 30, 2015. Donna was a member of Southeast Christian Church.Donna is preceded in death by her grandparents, Frances and Joel Shelton, Durwood and Carol Smith, and brother, Scott Bruner.Donna is survived by mother, Jo Ann Wood (Tom); sister, Lee Ann Blankenship (Bruce); niece, Madison Blankenship and nephew, Dylan Bruner....
James Reados Swanner, Sr.
Apr 29, 2015
James Reados Swanner, Sr., age 87 of Louisville, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. He was born in Lynch, KY. to the late James and Bertha Boggs Swanner. He retired from General Electric as a tool and die maker. Jim was a devoted member of Columbia Christian Church in Columbia, KY. He was also a member Mason of...
James Harold Hughes Ii
Apr 28, 2015
James Harold Hughes II, age 68 of Largo, Florida, formerly of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at his home. He was an avid hunter, sport shooter and a remote control airplane enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his father, James Harold "Pop" Hughes.Jim is survived by his mother, Viola B. Fuell; his son Greg; granddaughter, Kaylee Hughes;...
Billie Russell Logsdon
Apr 28, 2015
Billie Russell "Big Bill from Louisville" Logsdon, 65, passed away on April 28, 2015. He graduated in 1968 from Pleasure Ridge Park High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps. as a field radio operator receiving a honorable discharge with combat service in Vietnam from November 1970 to May 1971, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct...
Alisa Dawn Roberts
Apr 28, 2015
Alisa Dawn Roberts, 52, of New Albany, Indiana passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Jewish Hospital after having unexpected complications from a surgery. She managed the Hitching Post for 18 years where she made many friends along the way. This is where she earned the infamous nickname "Whitey." She was born on July 15, 1962 in Paoli,...
Margie Elizabeth(Russell) Grimes
Apr 28, 2015
Margie Elizabeth (Russell) Grimes ,76, of Greenville,Indiana was called home on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. She was born on June 23, 1938 in Marion County, Kentucky to William and Frances Russell. Margie was a caring mother and great caregiver. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary American Legion Post 42 in Floyds Knobs.Along with her parents, Margie was preceded...
Sara Carvice(Cook) Peevey
Apr 28, 2015
Sara Carvice (Cook) Peevey, of New Albany, Indiana was called home on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. She was born on December 31, 1920 in Campbell County, Georgia to Robert and Bessie Cook. Sara retired from retail sales at The White House department store in New Albany, IN. She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary VFW #3281, in New Albany, Indiana...
Sandra Lee(Avila) Wiggins
Apr 28, 2015
Sandra Lee (Avila) Wiggins, 59, of Clarksville, Indiana passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at her home after a brief illness. She was a Catholic by faith and enjoyed her family, music, University of Louisville basketball, and her beloved dog, Blue.She was born on April 17, 1956 in Cook County, Illinois to the late Jim and Adele (Bender)...
Anthony Dematteo
Apr 27, 2015
DeMatteo, Anthony "Tony", 60, of South Louisville died on April 27, 2015 at University Hospital. Tony served for the United States Navy from 1974-1984. He is a former employee of Metal Sales of Sellersburg, Indiania.He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph DeMatteo; mother, Gertrude Turner; and siblings, Larry Turner, Brenda Patterson, Rita Waflart, and Charlie Joe McGahey. He...
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