Obituaries
Yvonne Lynn Head
Dec 31, 2015
Yvonne Lynn "Von" Head, age 55 of Louisville, passed away December 31, 2015. January 1st would have been her 56th year of life. Formerly a resident of LaGrange, she graduated from Oldham County High School in 1977. She was employed with Five Star Country Deli and Newcomb Oil Company. Von was preceded in death by her father, Don Head; and...
Betty May Peach
Dec 31, 2015
Betty May Peach, 81, went to go home to be with her Heavenly Father on December 31, 2015. She loved to cook for her family, she had a green thumb for flowers and plants and enjoyed playing the board games, Aggravation and Yahtzee. She enjoyed watching wrestling with her friend Carol. She was preceded in death by her parents, Coy...
Reuben Hamilton
Dec 31, 2015
Reuben Hamilton, 61, went to be with his Heavenly Father December 31, 2015. Reuben was proud serving his country as a Navy veteran. He loved riding his Harley Davidson, fishing, camping and gardening. He enjoyed playing cards with mom, dad, Aunt Phil and Uncle Dave.He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Loretta Hamilton and brother, William "Billy"...
Margaret C. Frost
Dec 31, 2015
Margaret Christine "Pat" Frost, age 74, was a wonderful lady who has received her final blessing from Our Lord. On Thursday, December 31, 2015, she received the promise that was given to her over 40 years ago when she came to our Lord. She is now in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Pat was preceded in...
Margaret Louise Priddy
Dec 31, 2015
Margaret Louise Priddy, 79, passed away on December 31, 2015. She was an active member of Adair Assembly of God Church. She was an avid bingo player, enjoyed watching westerns and was a loyal fan of UK basketball.She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Priddy.She is survived by her son, James D. (Barbara) Priddy; grandchildren, Aaron Key...
Sanford Joe Houk
Dec 31, 2015
Sanford Joe Houk, 75, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 31, 2015. He was a faithful and devout member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Valley Station, KY. Joe retired from Willamette Industries after 30 years. He was an avid UK fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR races along with spending time with his family and grandchildren.He...
Ivan Chandler
Dec 31, 2015
Ivan Chandler, 83, of Louisville, passed away on December 31, 2015. Ivan was born in Paintsville, KY on December 14, 1932, to the late Connie Chandler and Helen Chandler (Grim) Evans. He was a proud veteran and Army retiree. He served in both the Korean Conflict and Vietnam, where he earned a Purple Heart. After retiring from the Army, Ivan...
Robert S. Bell Jr.
Dec 30, 2015
Robert S. Bell, Jr., 78, died peacefully Wednesday, December 30, 2015. He was born January 12, 1937 to the late Robert and Alice Bell, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Molly Jane Bell, a daughter, Rhonda Bell, and six step-children whom he treated as his own. As per his request, there will be no visitation and...
Brenda Kay Elliott
Dec 30, 2015
Brenda Kay Elliott, 66, loving mother and grandma "Grams," of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Wednesday evening, December 30, 2015. She was the former owner of Brenda's Hideaway in New Albany. Brenda was an avid Elvis Presley fan and enjoyed collecting bears and roses. She was born on September 18, 1949 in Paoli, Indiana to the late Hershel and...
Jackline Ann Bennison-Vitato
Dec 30, 2015
Jackie Bennison- Vitato ,63 , of Clarksville, Indiana passed away on December 30, 2015. She loved to crochet and enjoyed playing bingo.Jackie was born on November 8, 1952 in clark county, Indiana to John and Helga(Albrecht) Bennison. She was preceded in death by her father, John Bennison. She is survived by her mother, Helga Bennison, sisters; Teresa Rommel (Mark), and...
Minnie Elizabeth(Phillips) Lewis Beyl
Dec 30, 2015
Minnie Elizabeth (Phillips) Lewis Beyl, 83, of New Albany, Indiana passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, December 30, 2015. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Albany and retired from USF&G Insurance Co. after 42 years of service. Minnie was an avid IU basketball fan, enjoyed traveling, as well as spending time with her family and...
Pamela Rodgers
Dec 29, 2015
Pamela Joy Rodgers, 53, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 29, 2015. Pamela was born on November 17, 1962, Shelbyville, Kentucky to the late Robert and Doris (Robinson) Rodgers. She was also preceded in death by her uncle, James Robinson and her brother, Timbo Rodgers.Pamela is survived by her fiancé, Monty Upton; son, Cameron Myers; sisters, Pennie Rodgers and...
John Gary Watson
Dec 29, 2015
John Gary Watson, 81 years old, of Louisville, Kentucky, died December 29, 2015 in Louisville surrounded by his family. He was born on May 9, 1934 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Ruth Elizabeth and John Thomas Watson. Gary attended Huntington High School in Huntington, West Virginia where he excelled in Track and was an All-State football player. He...
Debbie Louise Johnson (Dotson)
Dec 29, 2015
Johnson (Dotson) Debbie Louise "Nanny", 59, of Louisville, KY passed away on December 29, 2015. Debbie was born on October 7, 1956, in Louisville, KY to the late Jim and Evelyn Dotson. She is survived by her two daughters, Jennifer Raye Sergeant, and Casandra Leigh Sergeant; grandchildren, Amber Evans, Elijah Roberts-Holt, Cameron Bosley, Joshua Soukup, Ethan Triplett, Devon Wells; and...
Carl Allen Smith, Sr.
Dec 29, 2015
Carl Allen Smith, Sr., age 71 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Mildred Shake Smith; brother, Dennis Ray Smith; and grandson, Christopher Michael Hardesty.Carl is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Marilyn Fust Smith; his children, Carl Allen Smith, Jr (Lori), Timothy Scott Smith (Mary), Michael...
Karen Dale(Freeman) Proffitt
Dec 29, 2015
Karen Dale (Freeman) Proffitt, 66, of Corydon, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. She loved her children and grandchildren. Karen was also an avid animal lover. She was born on March 15, 1949 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Charles and Flora Mae (Lewis) Freeman. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Bobby, Geni, Donnie,...
Harry M. Howard
Dec 29, 2015
Harry M. Howard, 58, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 29, 2015. He was a retired Riverboat Pilot and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. Harry was born on February 5, 1957, Louisville, Kentucky to the late Lloyd (Jack) and Mary Dolores (Grosstephan) Howard. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Lloyd Howard and...
Betty Tyler
Dec 28, 2015
Betty Tyler, of Louisville, Ky. passed into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Dec 28, 2015 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, in Sarasota, Fl. She retired from Phillip Morris after 30 years of service as a Quality Control Supervisor. Betty was born in Whitesville, Kentucky to the late Lawrence and Malinda (Edge) Ralph. She was also preceded in death by...
Melissa Riggsby
Dec 28, 2015
Melissa Renee (Sheckell) Riggsby, 58, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on December 28, 2015. Renee was a CNA and the Activities Director at Green Valley Nursing Home for over 25 years. She enjoyed painting and reading but her true love was her precious granddaughter.Renee is survived by her sons, Jason & Derek Riggsby; mother, Christine (Stephens) Bays; sisters, Dana...
Reeda (Rowe) Yahraus-Hammond
Dec 28, 2015
Reeda Deloris (Rowe) Yahraus-Hammond, 82, of Corydon, Indiana passed away on December 28, 2015. She was a great caregiver and enjoyed spending time with her family. Deloris was born on February 7, 1933 in Louisville, Kentucky to Clarence and Artie (Gibson) Rowe. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard W. Yahraus. Deloris is survived by her loving...
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