Obituaries
Elizabeth Mcalister
Nov 17, 2015
Elizabeth R. McAlister, 61, of Louisville, died unexpectedly in her sleep of a heart attack on Nov. 17, 2015. She was pre-deceased by her parents Dr. Scott McAlister and Helen Ray Boyle, and by her sisters, June McAlister and Scottie Joyes. She is survived by her sister, Molly and brother-in-law Michael Cowan, who loved her very much. She requested cremation...
Donald Lee Smith
Nov 17, 2015
Donald Lee Smith, 85, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. Don was a lifelong member of Faith Lutheran Church in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army 82 Airborne Division. He retired from the Jeffersonville Police Department after 20 years of distinguished service and was the first commercial scuba diver in the Louisville area....
Vernon C. Abney, Jr.
Nov 17, 2015
Vernon C. "Bud" Abney, Jr., age 75 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015. He graduated from Clark County High School in Kentucky and attended the NHLA Lumber School. Bud was retired from Northland Corporation where he worked for over 38 years as a sales manager. He was a Kentucky Colonel and was an avid Wildcat Fan. He earned...
Jack Edward Tiesing, Sr.
Nov 15, 2015
Jack Edward Tiesing, Sr., 69, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015. He had a love for his country, helicopters, as well as aviation. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, Masons, and Shriners. Jack was a United States Army veteran that proudly served his country during the Vietnam War and was honored for...
Karen Faye Denney Schulten
Nov 15, 2015
Karen Faye Denney Schulten, 53, passed away on November 15, 2015. Karen was an avid UofL Cardinal fan, liked reading and enjoyed spending time with her children. She is survived by her daughter, Destiny Schulten; sons, Denney Schulten and David Schulten, Jr.; 5 grandchildren parents, Harrison and Anna Denney; brother, Harold Denney; special friend, Michael Martinez and her beloved dog,...
Roy Davis
Nov 15, 2015
Roy Davis, 58, of Louisville, passed away on November 15, 2015. Roy was a long-time member of Dixie Valley Church of God. He was born in Louisville on October 16, 1957, to Jessie and Bessie Davis. His father preceded him in death.Survivors include his mother, Bessie; sister, Charolette Gail Theiler and brothers, Bill Mills, Mike Mills, and Jesse Davis.Visitation will...
Andrew "Drew" Degrella
Nov 14, 2015
Andrew "Drew" DeGrella, 56, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 14, 2015. He was born on May 5, 1959 in Louisville, Kentucky. Andrew "Drew" owned and operated a scooter repair shop and loved the great outdoors.He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles "Buddy" and Etta DeGrella, brother, Steve DeGrella, and sister, Marietta Bowman.Andrew is survived by his...
Jonathan David Mckinley
Nov 14, 2015
Jonathan David McKinley, 46, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Jonathan was raised in Whittier, California, where he attended Brethren Elementary and Junior High School and graduated from Whittier Christian High School. He received Jesus Christ as his Savior and was baptized at Community Grace Brethren Church in Whittier. After moving to Louisville several years...
John Robert Sears
Nov 14, 2015
John Robert Sears, age 71 of Cox's Creek, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015. He was a former teacher and coach with Jefferson County Public Schools. [John excelled at cross-country and track at Somerset High School and later at Western KY University. In 2010 he was inducted into the Somerset High School Hall of Fame for his running....
Mary Lou Klein
Nov 14, 2015
Mary Lou Klein, 83, passed away on November 14, 2015.She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne T. Klein and daughter, Teresa Lynn Collins.Mary Lou is survived by 1 brother and 3 sisters.Visitation will be Tuesday, November 17, 2015, from 5pm-8pm at Newcomer Funeral Home SW Chapel (10304 Dixie Highway). Visitation will also be November 18, 2015, at Criss...
Patty Louise(Jerrell) Gullett
Nov 14, 2015
Patty Louise (Jerrell) Gullett, 70, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015 in New Albany, Indiana. Patty was born on January 8, 1945 in New Albany, Indiana, to Arthur and Nelia (Mather) Jerrell. She attended church at St .Mary Catholic Church in New Albany, Indiana. Patty worked in Quality Control for Pillsbury Company for many years. She loved watching NASCAR...
John W. Deison Iii
Nov 14, 2015
John William Deison III, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 14, 2015 surrounded by his daughters. John's passions included horse riding, cooking, sports, and was an advid outdoors man. John was born on March 12, 1939 in Fairmont, West Virginia to the late John Deison Jr. and Betty (Brown) King. He was also preceded in death by his...
Edna Beeler
Nov 14, 2015
Edna Beeler, 95, passed away on November 14, 2015. Hi Love! Edna was very involved in Louisville Community of Christ Church and other community organizations. She had many friends at Yorktown Senior House she loved very much. Edna enjoyed knitting and other crafts while sipping a cup of hot tea. Her English heritage remained an important part of her life.She...
Edward Will
Nov 14, 2015
Edward Will, CSM (USA), Ret., 78, passed away on Saturday, November 14th, 2015, at Essex Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Germany and emigrated to Michigan. He was a Vietnam War veteran and served in the US Army for 21 years. After he retired, he worked many more years as a civil servant for the Army.Edward is survived...
Nina Sue Darnell
Nov 13, 2015
Nina Sue (Stonecipher) Darnell, 54, of Salem, IN passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015 in Louisville, KY. She was an active member of the Quartermaster VFW Post 1832 in Jeffersonville, IN. Nina was very proud of her 14 ½ years of sobriety and was active in the Alcoholics Anonymous program.Nina was born December 13, 1960 in Corydon, IN ....
Teresa Quarles
Nov 13, 2015
Teresa Jane (Burr) Quarles, 60, of New Albany, IN passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015 in Jeffersonville, IN. She worked for many years at the US Census Bureau. Teresa enjoyed cooking Sunday dinner for her family but her true love was all of her grandchildren, who affectionately knew her as "Mawmaw". Teresa was born on March 30, 1955 in...
Thelma Margaret(Engle) Bierman
Nov 13, 2015
Thelma Margaret (Engle) Bierman, 87, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015. She was a long time member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church in Floyds Knobs where she had been involved in Christian Mothers. Thelma was actively involved in the founding of Merrel Bierman Excavating. She was born on June 12, 1928 in...
Albert Robert Texas
Nov 13, 2015
Albert Robert "Bobby" Texas, 81, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 13, 2015. Bobby loved fishing and trapping turtles. He was a Navy Veteran and served during the Korean Conflict.Bobby was born on May 3, 1934, Louisville, Kentucky to the late Albert and Margaret (Landers) Texas. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Jennifer Dunn and Virginia...
Tommy Joseph Grismer
Nov 13, 2015
Thomas "Tommy" Joseph Grismer, age 28 of Louisville returned home to his Heavenly Father on Friday, November 13, 2015. Tommy is a graduate of Ballard High School and he attended St. Bernadette Catholic Church. His comical nature, bright smile and infectious laugh lit up a room. He made it his mission to ensure everyone always felt welcome and he never...
Adrienne Denise Stewart
Nov 12, 2015
Stewart, Adrienne Denise, 50, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 12, 2015. She worked for Jordan's Academy for Our Success. Adrienne was born on April 25, 1965, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Ronald Stewart and Gloria (Ross) Lloyd. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Myisha Byrd; and sister, Thelmatte Stewart. She is survived by her...
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