Obituaries

Ruby Irene Kirkwood

Ruby Irene Kirkwood

Aug 7, 2015

Ruby Irene Kirkwood, 78, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on August 7, 2015. Ruby is survived by her daughters, Ruby E. Drury and Susan Kirkwood, son-in-law, Pete Drury, daughter-in-law, Joyce Drury, grandchildren, Nicholas, Dana (Brian), Allison, Katie (William), great grandchildren, Stephanie, Jacob, Nicholas, Landon, and Eli, and a host of cousins, family and friends. Visitation will be from 10:00 am...

Wilma Gresham

Wilma Gresham

Aug 7, 2015

Wilma Louise (Cunningham) Gresham, 66, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Friday, August 07, 2015 with her loving family by her side. She was a faithful member of Faith & Love Church in New Albany. Wilma is survived by her sons, Roger Gresham, Jr. (Mary), Michael Gresham (Crystal), & Richard Gresham (Karen); sisters, Diane Blake (Edwin) & Mona Torres...

Kenneth H. Lone

Kenneth H. Lone

Aug 6, 2015

Kenneth H. Lone, 83, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a Army veteran, former Floyd County Deputy Sheriff and founding member of the Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department. Ken retired from International Harvester after 30 years of service. He was born on August 3, 1932 in...

William Allen Donald, Sr.

William Allen Donald, Sr.

Aug 6, 2015

Donald, William A., Sr. "Bill", 70, of Louisville, KY passed away on August 6, 2015. He retired from Alcoa. Bill was a classic car enthusiast, and enjoyed raising exotic birds. William was born on June 21, 1945, in Maysville, KY to the late John and Eva Donald. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John Donald. He is...

Connie Sue(Morrical) Hume

Connie Sue(Morrical) Hume

Aug 6, 2015

Connie Sue (Morrical) Hume , 73, of Clarksville, Indiana passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015. She was born on November 12, 1941 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Connie was preceded in death by her mother, Mona Cannon; and son, Douglas Hume. Connie is survived by her husband, Wilbur Hume, Jr.; daughters, Denise Nein, Sherri Meyer (Paul), Melinda Romans (Gary); grandchildren, Misti...

Lynda Jean Wilkinson

Lynda Jean Wilkinson

Aug 5, 2015

Lynda Jean Wilkinson, 66, of Louisville, passed away on August 5, 2015. Lynda retired from Sts. Mary & Elizabeth and was a member of St. Agnes.She was born on April 9, 1949, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Bernard and Ruth Wilkinson. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Kromenacker. Lynda is survived by her children; Janine...

Robert George Thompson

Robert George Thompson

Aug 4, 2015

Robert George Thompson, 69, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015. He was a proud father who loved to watch his sons play their sports. Bob was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved his dog Aussie dearly. He was a disabled Veteran who served in Germany during the Vietnam War.He is survived by his sons, Matthew and Josh Thompson; sisters,...

Douglas Anthony Bierman, Sr.

Douglas Anthony Bierman, Sr.

Aug 4, 2015

Douglas Anthony Bierman, Sr., 68, of Starlight, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at his home. Cremation was chosen following his wishes and a private gathering will be held at a later date. Contributions in Doug's memory may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (8310 St. John's Rd., Floyds Knobs, IN 47119).

Shirley Ann Canty

Shirley Ann Canty

Aug 3, 2015

Shirley Ann Canty, 78, passed away Monday, August 3, 2015. You may leave a special message for the family by clicking the "Share Memories" tab above.

James Kraft, Sr.

James Kraft, Sr.

Aug 3, 2015

James Edward "Jimmy" Kraft, Sr., 71, of Charlestown, Indiana passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 27, 1944 to the late Otto L. & Elizabeth H. (Ehrler) Kraft. Jimmy was raised in the Pleasure Ridge Park area and graduated from Pleasure Ridge High School in...

John Stephen Vandeveer

John Stephen Vandeveer

Aug 2, 2015

John Stephen "Rocketman" Vandeveer, 51, passed away on August 2, 2015. John was a proud Marine Corps veteran, devoted member of the Leathernecks MC, loving father, brother, and uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert "Bill" and Carol Vandeveer; brothers, Keith Vandeveer and Phillip Vandeveer and sister, Glenda Thomas.He is survived by his son, Tyler Vandeveer (Maria);...

Morgan Robert Broadhead

Morgan Robert Broadhead

Aug 2, 2015

Morgan Robert Broadhead, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on August 2, 2015. Morgan was born on November 30, 1939 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to the late Morgan and Jennie (Wotton) Broadhead. Morgan completed his undergraduate work at the University of Connecticut and he was an avid Huskies fan. He finished his graduate work at Princeton University. Morgan taught history at...

Geraldine Montgomery

Geraldine Montgomery

Aug 2, 2015

Geraldine Montgomery, 73, of Louisville, passed away on August 2, 2015. Geraldine was born in Louisville on November 10, 1941 to the late David and Frances Reeves. She married Kenny Montgomery on October 10, 1960. Kenny preceded her in death.Survivors include four children, Ruth Ann Powers (Larry), Michael Lee Montgomery, Sandy Spencer (Russ), and Danny Montgomery (Cheryld); sisters, Frances Montgomery...

Betty Jean(Dowdle) Hines

Betty Jean(Dowdle) Hines

Aug 1, 2015

Betty Jean (Dowdle) Hines, 74, of New Albany, Indiana was called home on Saturday, August 1, 2015. She was born on December 1, 1940 in Jeffersonville, Indiana to Gilbert and Lonnetta (Steager) Dowdle. Betty loved to do art work, was a very talented singer, and enjoyed spending time with her family.Betty is survived by her loving husband of 40 plus...

Teresa Hatfield

Teresa Hatfield

Aug 1, 2015

Teresa Hatfield, 49, of Brandenburg, KY passed away on August 1, 2015. Teresa was born in Louisville on October 23, 1965 to Bud Williams and Gloria Wilson. Her mother preceded her in death.She is survived by her husband of 20 years, David Lee Hatfield; father, Bud Williams; daughter, Maranda Hatfield; and grandson, Liam Henderson.Funeral Ceremony will be held at 6:00...

Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Aug 1, 2015

Richard Taylor, age 83 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn; his son, Ralph Taylor; his daughter, Diane Taylor; his mother, Katie Graves Jackson; siblings, JoAnn Jackson, Elvin Jackson and Emma Jackson.Mr. Taylor is survived by his sister, Shirley Reed (Charles); brother, Charles "Sunny" Jackson; grandson, Corey Taylor; best friend,...

Patrick Henry Kirchgessner

Patrick Henry Kirchgessner

Jul 31, 2015

Patrick Henry Kirchgessner, 32, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015 in New Albany, Indiana. Patrick was born on December 8, 1982 to Merrell and Roberta Kirchgessner. He enjoyed auto racing, working on cars, and spending time with his family and friends.Patrick was preceded in death by his mother, Roberta Lee (Smith) Kirchgessner. He is survived by his father, Merrell...

George William Hasselback

George William Hasselback

Jul 31, 2015

George William "Bill" Hasselback, 84 of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, was called home on Friday, July 31, 2015. He was a United States Army veteran that proudly served his country during the Korean War and retired from Schardein & Sons. Bill was an avid fisherman and loved spending time with his family. He was born on February 26, 1931 in Louisville,...

Reece Carlton Henderson

Reece Carlton Henderson

Jul 30, 2015

Reece Carlton Henderson, 65, of New Albany, Indiana was called home on Thursday, July 30, 2015. He was born on March 13, 1950 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to John Iverson and Annie Ruth (Rivers) Henderson. Reece worked in construction for a steel company in Clarksville, Indiana for many years. He was a member of Greater Salem Baptist Church in Louisville,Kentucky, Reece...

Kris Lane Allen

Kris Lane Allen

Jul 30, 2015

Kris Lane Allen, age 57 of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015. He was attended Eastern High School and graduated from Central High School. He worked for Hewlett-Packard for several years, and was a member of the Shelbyville Moose Club. Kris was preceded in death by his father, Edward Joseph Allen; and his brothers, Edward Allen, Jr. and Bruce...

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