Obituaries
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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