Obituaries

Loreatha Faye Rowe

Loreatha Faye Rowe

Apr 11, 2015

Loreatha Faye Rowe, age 70 of Fisherville, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Loreatha was born on August 15, 1944 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Robert and Edna (Burkhard) Banet. Loreatha is survived by her husband of 50 years, William Thomas Rowe; sons, Craig (Lisa) Rowe, and Timothy (Alicia) Rowe, daughter, Melissa (Sam) Conley, thirteen grandchildren; Lauren,...

Doris Ann Carroll

Doris Ann Carroll

Apr 10, 2015

Doris Ann Carroll, 56, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015. She was a huge animal lover and enjoyed taking care of others. She was born on July 15, 1958 in New Albany, Indiana to Rose Ellen (Ashby) Carroll and the late Ralph Wayne Carroll, Sr. Along with her mother, Doris is survived by her children,...

Erin Leigh Vu

Erin Leigh Vu

Apr 10, 2015

Erin Grossman Vu, age 40 of Louisville, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 at the home of her friends, Deb and Henry Fox. She was born in Evansville, Indiana on May 30, 1974, and was a registered nurse. Erin was a lobbyist and leader in civic activities which she championed. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Dorothy...

John Michael Greenwell, Jr.

John Michael Greenwell, Jr.

Apr 10, 2015

John Michael "Mike" Greenwell, Jr., 50, of Louisville, passed away on April 10, 2015. Mike was a drywall finisher with Ables Drywall for many years.He was born in Louisville on February 15, 1965, to John Greenwell Sr. and Joann Dennis. In addition to his parents, Mike is survived by his wife of 2 years, Belinda Greenwell; daughter, Heather Greenwell; brothers,...

Ruth Marie Smith

Ruth Marie Smith

Apr 10, 2015

Ruth Marie Smith, age 89 of Louisville, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015. Originally from Toledo, Ohio, she was born August 1, 1925 to the late Edward and Amelia Gomoll Bunge. She was active during her stay in Ft. Myers, Florida at Upriver Resort where she excelled in Shuffleboard. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was also...

Doris "Jeanie"(Hawthorne) Guerin

Doris "Jeanie"(Hawthorne) Guerin

Apr 10, 2015

Doris "Jeanie" (Hawthorne) Guerin, 68, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015. She was a member of Covenant Life Church. She was born on March 20, 1947 in Louisville to the late Luther James and Ruth Marie (Hutchcraft) Hawthorne. Jeanie is survived by her husband of 42 years, Eugene Guerin; children, Keith Bolen, David Guerin, Scott Guerin,...

Margaret Carol Reed

Margaret Carol Reed

Apr 10, 2015

Margaret Carol Reed, age 79 of Louisville, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015. She was a retired RN with St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, and also taught at Spencerian College. She was a member of St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Regis and Margaret Moore Whitehead. Carol is survived by her loving children,...

Marvin Earl Logsdon

Marvin Earl Logsdon

Apr 10, 2015

Marvin Earl Logsdon, age 70 of Louisville, KY passed away Friday, April 10, 2015. He retired from Jeff Harvey Auto Sales in Louisville, KY after 25 years of service. Marvin enjoyed boating, horses and cruising. Marvin is survived by loving wife, Teresa Logsdon; children, Keith Logsdon, Desiree Villarreal, Sean Logsdon; grandchildren, Gabrielle & Jordan Villarreal; step children, Craig (Ingrid) Gulley,...

Carl Joseph"Moe" Schindler

Carl Joseph"Moe" Schindler

Apr 10, 2015

Carl "Moe" Schindler, 91, of New Albany, passed away on Apr. 10, 2015. Born on Dec. 4, 1923, he was the son of the late Adam and Mary (Engle) Schindler. Always a man who loved people Moe worked the same dairy route for 38 years in association with Kannapel Dairy and then Oscar Ewing Dairy. He loved the people on...

Larry Smith

Larry Smith

Apr 10, 2015

Larry Smith, 73, of Louisville, passed away on April 10, 2015. Larry was a retired driver for TARC.He was born in Louisville on December 19, 1941, to the late Kenny and Mary (Hilbert) Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Cindy Barksdale.Larry is survived by his wife of 34 years, Patricia Smith; children,...

Edna Dyer

Edna Dyer

Apr 10, 2015

Edna Dyer, 83, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on April 10, 2015. Edna was born on March 23, 1932, Williamsburg, Kentucky to the late Edd and Laura Freeman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert; daughters, Shirley Ann Cash and Robin Sue Dyer; brothers, John and Joseph Freeman; and sister, Alma Jean Rodgers.Edna is survived by her...

Lawrence Robert Stevenson Jr.

Lawrence Robert Stevenson Jr.

Apr 9, 2015

Lawrence Robert "Steve" Stevenson, Jr., age 88, of Valley Station, passed away on Thursday April 9, 2015 at Hosparus In-Patient Care Center following an extended illness.Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 11:00am in the Chapel of Newcomer Funeral Home – Southwest. Mr. Jerome Frandle, Ms. Dorothy Lehman and Ms. Linda Diaz will officiate. The family will...

Billy Gene Raikes

Billy Gene Raikes

Apr 9, 2015

Billy Gene Raikes, 62, of Jeffersonville, Indiana was called home on Thursday, April 9, 2015. He was born on January 12, 1953 in Lebanon, Kentucky to Billy and Beulah Raikes. Billy was a very talented guitar player and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Billy is survived by his daughter, Marina Thomas (Curt) and Emily Raikes; sisters, Polly Raikes,...

Casey Becht

Casey Becht

Apr 8, 2015

Casey Joseph Becht, 32, of New Albany, Indiana passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. He was born on July 23, 1982 in New Albany, Indiana. Casey was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting any and everything. He is survived by his loving wife, Candas Jo (Cook) Becht; children, Mackenize Miller & Colt Becht; father, Larry Becht; mother, Mindy...

Joan Laduke

Joan Laduke

Apr 8, 2015

Joan LaDuke, 85, of Louisville, joined the angels in Heaven on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. Joan was born in Louisville on December 3, 1929 to the late Frank and Anna (Tierney) Vetter. She graduated from Presentation Academy and was a devout Catholic.In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her eight older siblings and one grandson, Dylan.Survivors...

Melissa Reynolds

Melissa Reynolds

Apr 8, 2015

Melissa Reynolds, 44, of Louisville, passed away on April 8, 2015. Melissa was born in Louisville on July 28, 1970, the daughter of Earl and Barbara (Vaughn) Norfleet. She was a member of Beechland Baptist Church. Melissa enjoyed watching her daughters ride with the Dreamcatchers horse riding team in the 4-H Club. She also enjoyed going to the movies and...

Shirley Ann Mccullar

Shirley Ann Mccullar

Apr 8, 2015

Shirley Ann McCullar, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on April 8, 2015. She was a self-employed seamstress.Shirley was born on February 4, 1939 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Albert and Camilla (Austin) Thorton. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, William E. McCullar, Sr., sister, Harriet Fisher, and daughter, Barrie Gayle McCullar. Shirley...

Dorothy Jean(Carden) Midkiff

Dorothy Jean(Carden) Midkiff

Apr 8, 2015

Dorothy Jean(Carden)Midkiff, 82, of Clarksville, Indiana was called home on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. She was born on July 28, 1932 in Hartford, Kentucky to Charles and Dorothy Carden. Dorothy enjoyed playing the piano and spending time with her family and friends.Along with her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her daughter, Patti Jean Midkiff. She is survived by...

Lillian Parrish

Lillian Parrish

Apr 8, 2015

Lillian Parrish, 80, of Louisville, passed away on April 8, 2015. Lillian was born in Russellville, KY on June 28, 1934 to the late Robert and Annie (Cox) Woodward. She was a devoted member of Calvary Apostolic Church.In addition to her parents, Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby H. Parrish; sisters, Frances Head and Mayme Costellow; and...

George Astor Roberts, Jr.

George Astor Roberts, Jr.

Apr 7, 2015

George Astor Roberts Jr. was born in Louisville, Ky. on September 26, 1954. He transitioned on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 while living at the Klondike Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a graduate of Hampton Institute and held a Master's Degree from George Washington University in St. Louis, Mo.As a child he was involved in summer camps and enjoyed...

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