Obituaries
Russell Albert Winters
Aug 25, 2015
Winters Russell Albert, 93, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on August 25, 2015. He retired from JCPS and he was a WWII Veteran. Russell was born on April 30, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Winters, and his sister, Violet. He is survived by his step-children, Marion Arnold (Tom), Anna Skaggs, Billy Thrasher,...
Luther Gerald"Luke" Wyrick
Aug 25, 2015
Luther Gerald "Luke" Wyrick, 84, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Tuesday morning, August 25, 2015. He was a United States Air Force veteran and retired from Floyd Memorial Hospital after 25 years in administration. Luke was an avid reader and had a dry sense of humor. He had a real knack for selecting the best birthday cards. He...
James Albert Graston
Aug 25, 2015
James Albert Graston, 88, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 in New Albany, Indiana. James was born on January 12, 1927 in Clark County, Indiana to Darius and Francis (Creamer) Graston. James worked as a painter for Ford Motor Company for many years. He was a Navy veteran during World War II and served as a fireman.He was preceded...
Braxton Michaelwaidman Roll
Aug 24, 2015
Braxton Michael Waidman Roll, infant, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Monday, August 24, 2015 in Foley, Alabama. Braxton is survived by his parents, Christopher Roll and Destiney Sample and a host of family. A visitation will be from 10:00AM to 11:00AM on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) with service to...
Carey Livers
Aug 24, 2015
Carey Ray Livers, 46, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2015 in Salem, Indiana. Carey is survived by his children, Meagan Livers, Daniel Livers, & Michael Livers; parents, Gloria & James Hampton; grandchildren, Covin & Michael; sister, Karen Livers; aunt & uncle, Ruth K. & Alan & Kathy Livers; and his best friends, Robin Rosenbarger, Terry, Mike, & Brian; He...
Yvonne Jean Riggs
Aug 24, 2015
Riggs Yvonne Jean, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky entered into eternal life on August 24, 2015. Yvonne was born on July 22, 1935 in Upton, Kentucky to the late Roy and Cliffie Riggs. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Riggs. She is survived by her children, Gary Dale Riggs Sr., Patricia Ann McQuilling (Don), Deborah Kay Lappin,...
Floretta "Flo" Mathews
Aug 23, 2015
Floretta Miller Mathews was born August 7,1933 to the late Theodore Miller and Ruth (hill) Barnes. She attended Louisville public schools. Her first profession was as a nurses assistant. She later became a family nurse. She loved taking care of people including family members. She ran a boarding home for challenged adults who were incapable of caring for themselves.She is...
Barbara Jean Smith
Aug 22, 2015
Barbara Jean Smith, 65, passed away on August 22, 2015. She retired from the Jefferson County Sheriff's office. Barbara was a very giving and caring person who was always there for anyone in need. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Louise McMichen; son, Timothy Russell and brother, Jerry McMichen.She is survived by her daughter, Angela Moorman;...
Debi Albin
Aug 22, 2015
Deborah "Debi" Albin, 56, passed away on August 22, 2015. She was a beautiful, strong, loving woman who cherished her family. She was a talented beautician and one of the first female iron workers in Louisville.She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Chandler.She is survived by her children, Kristin and Jessica; grandchildren, Devon, Dylan, Kaitlyn, Addisyn, Hannah and...
Louise Dowell Kelly
Aug 22, 2015
Kelly Dowell Louise, 79, of Louisville, KY passed away on August 22, 2015. She retired from General Electric, and then worked for Sun Properties. Louise was born on October 26, 1935 in Irvington, KY to the late Harold and Martha Dowell. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Harold Dowell, Jr. She is survived by her children, Teresa...
Mary Frances Poynter
Aug 22, 2015
Mary Frances Poynter (Bailey) died on August 22, 2015, in her sleep after suffering serious health problems for a number of years. She was born in Louisville in 1922, and was raised in Pennsylvania. On her return, she met a handsome WWII vet, Clyde Nelson Poynter. They married soon after, build a successful business, Poynter Co. Inc. and raised a...
Margie Ann Duke
Aug 21, 2015
Margie Ann (Barber) Duke, 75, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Margie was born on October 20, 1939 in Jack, Alabama to Samuel M. and Mary L. (Fairclothe) Barber. She was a member at Chapel Hill Christian Church. Margie enjoyed working in the yard, gardening, woodworking and spending time with her family.Along with her parents, Margie...
Bryan Dale Fisher
Aug 21, 2015
Bryan Dale Fisher, 48, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015 in Sellersburg, Indiana. Bryan was born on August 31, 1966 in Des Moines, Iowa to Robert M. Fisher and Flora "Yvonne" Puckett. Bryan was a member of the Seven Winds Flying Fist Systems and enjoyed playing the guitar and working on computers.Bryan was preceded in death by his mother,...
Lillian Emma Beckner
Aug 21, 2015
Lillian Emma Ostrander Beckner, 89, went to her eternal home to be with her heavenly Father, on August 21, 2015 at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center.Lillian loved her church and for many years taught Sunday school at Shively Baptist Church. She was a loving wife and mother and had many friends and family who cared deeply for her. Lillian worked...
Maganbhai Patel
Aug 20, 2015
Maganbhai Patel, age 92 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015. Mr. Patel is survived by his sons, Suryakant M. Patel and Devkaran Patel; and a host of relatives and friends.Funeral ceremony will be 1pm Monday, August 24, 2015 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Drive in Middletown, KY. To leave a special message for the family, use the...
Hubert Bolin
Aug 20, 2015
Hubert Bolin, 93, of Louisville, passed away on August 20, 2015. Hubert was born on August 21, 1921, in Limestone County, TN to the late Phillip and Eunice (Baird) Bolin. He moved to Louisville at age 17 and enlisted in the Army shortly thereafter. Hubert was stationed in North Africa and Italy during World War II. He married Martha Wilburn...
Tammy Renee Tracy
Aug 20, 2015
Tammy Renee Tracy, age 43 of Bethlehem, Ky., returned to her heavenly Father on Thursday, August 20, 2015. She graduated from Ballard High School. Tammy is survived by her husband, Shane; sons, Richard Kershner, Jr. and Thomas Sageser; mother and step-father, Helen and Tom Pedigo; brother, David Hatton; nephews, Devin Hatton; special niece, Halie Hatton; several aunts, uncles and cousins;...
Christina Hayden
Aug 20, 2015
Christina Tisdale Jones Jeffery Hayden, age 82 of Louisville, went home to be with Jesus on August 20, 2015. Christina was born on March 22, 1933 to the late John H. and Roseline A. Tisdale. She was the second oldest of four siblings of which three preceded her in death; Ramona, Mary and John. Christina (Granny, as she was affectionately...
James Mark Staser
Aug 19, 2015
James Mark Staser, 65, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. Jimmy retired from the Floyd County Road Dept., loved being outdoors and was also an avid fisherman. He was born on June 15, 1950 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Louis P., II and Annetta L. (Juliot) Staser. Jimmy was also preceded in death...
Pauline Jenkins
Aug 19, 2015
Pauline Turner Jenkins of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on August 19, 2015, at Norton Woman's Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.Pauline was born on January 18, 1962, in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Wilbert and Lillie Turner.The first and most important thing in Pauline's life was serving her Lord, Jesus Christ for over 35 years. Pauline was a member of the Highview...
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