Obituaries
William B. Engle
Jul 18, 2015
William B. Engle, 89, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a United States Army veteran that served during the Korean War and was the founding owner of William B. Engle, Inc. Bill was a member of the K of C Cardinal Ritter Council #1221 and...
Margaret Louise Hausman
Jul 18, 2015
Margaret Louise "Peggy" Hausman, age 88 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Hausman; and her parents, George and Rose Godward.Peggy is survived by her children, Carolyne Gramig (Steve) and Barbara Haydon (David); grandsons, Jesse Haydon, Craig Gramig (Karilyn), Jason Haydon (Michelle) and Brent Gramig (Kelly); great-grandchildren, Nathan, Sydney, Hunter,...
John H. Feather
Jul 16, 2015
Feather John H., 68, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 16, 2015. John was born on October 26, 1946, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Marion and Lucille Feather.He is survived by his children, Jeannie McDonald (Mark), John T. Feather (Debbie Tucker), Shane Hayes, and Heather Bland (Jake); grandchildren, Jake, Quinton, Kodi, Molly, and Rylee; and two great grandchildren,...
Richard Heavrin
Jul 16, 2015
Richard Jerome "Jerry" Heavrin, 70, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015. He was born on April 28, 1945 to the late Samuel L. & Nellie L. (Wilcox) Heavrin. Jerry had a great sense of humor and was always the life of the party. He enjoyed playing cards, fishing, watching NASCAR, and collecting Elvis memorabilia. His...
James A. Bailey, Sr.
Jul 16, 2015
James A. Bailey Sr., 90, of Louisville, passed away on July 16, 2015. James was born in Opelika, AL on July 10, 1925, to the late Lucious and Mary Bailey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ernestine and second wife, Margaret. He leaves six children, Terri, James, Jr. (Betty), Darryl (Trina), Tony...
Walter Mullins
Jul 15, 2015
Walter Mullins, 68, of Louisville, passed away on July 15, 2015. Walter was a proud Army veteran. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and western movies. His passion was music, including playing, buying and selling his guitars. Walter was born in Haysi, VA on October 25, 1946 to the late Jack and Bertha Mullins. He is survived by his wife of 43...
Erma Parrish
Jul 15, 2015
Erma "Marie" Parrish, 77, passed away on July 15, 2015. She was a cook at Check's Café for 20 years. She was an avid UK basketball fan and she enjoyed working in her flower garden. Marie was an active member of First Freewill Baptist Church and AMVETS Aux. Post 2 before she became ill. Marie had a sweet spirit that...
Lawrence Earl Mock
Jul 14, 2015
Lawrence Earl "Larry" Mock, 95, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. He was a graduate of New Albany High School and attended the University of Louisville. Larry was a mason for over 70 years and was a member of the Masonic Lodge #39 in New Albany. He was an Eagle Scout, talented saxophone player, and...
Patrick Matthis
Jul 14, 2015
Patrick R. Matthis, 73, passed away on July 14, 2015. He was an avid, fisherman and enjoyed bowling. His hobbies included, painting, building birdhouses and gardening.He was preceded in death by his parents.Patrick is survived by his wife, Sharon Matthis; son, Kevin (LeeAnn) Matthis; daughter, Kimberly (Doug) Bennett; grandchildren, Nicholas, Kailey, Kamdon, George, Trent and Clark; 4 brothers and 1...
Timothy James Bucalo
Jul 13, 2015
Timothy James Bucalo, 47, of Fairdale, Kentucky went to heaven on July 13, 2015, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.He was born on April 30, 1968 in Louisville, Kentucky to Philip James Bucalo of Jefferson, Missouri and Barbara S. (Bucalo) Bradley of Louisville, Kentucky.Timothy is survived by his two sons, Timothy Kahn Bucalo, of Louisville, Kentucky and Preston (Bucalo)...
Leon Irvin Bowell
Jul 13, 2015
Leon Irvin Bowell, 83, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015. He was a United States Air Force veteran that proudly served his nation during the Korean War. Leon was a member of the American Legion Post 204 in Sellersburg, Indiana. He retired from Dance Oil Company as a service manager, and after retirement enjoyed being...
Dorothy Mae Leslie
Jul 13, 2015
Dorothy Mae "Dot" Leslie, 87, passed away on July 13, 2015. She was a life time member of Chapel Park Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her son, Robert William Leslie.She is survived by her husband of 66 years, James Leslie; sons, Jay Leslie and Michael Leslie; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, William Pope; sister, Carlene Summers and daughter-in-law,...
Michael Roth Raper
Jul 13, 2015
Michael Roth Raper, age 45 of Louisville, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015. He was a professional painter by trade. He loved animals and he loved to fish, but mostly he loved his family.Michael is survived by his loving parents, Lynn and Jerry Raper; brother, Barry Raper; loving friend, Porshia Adkins; and a host of relatives and many friends.Services will...
Philip Higgs
Jul 13, 2015
Philip Higgs, 52, of Clarksville, IN passed away on July 13, 2015. Philip was born in Pewee Valley, KY on July 31, 1962 to Jerry and Patricia (Goodin) Higgs. Survivors include his parents; three children, Dustin Higgs of Biloxi, MS and Hilary and Linsey Higgs of Hendersonville, TN; grandson, Jackson Higgs of Hendersonville; and siblings Timothy Higgs of Georgetown, IN,...
Mary Kay Baskett
Jul 12, 2015
Mary Kay Baskett passed away Thursday, July 12, 2015. Services are private. To leave a special message for the family, use the "Share Memories" button above.
Geraldine Dwayne(Carmen) Klingsmith
Jul 12, 2015
Geraldine Dwayne (Carmen) Klingsmith, 67, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015. She loved going to yard sales and collecting wicker baskets. She was born on October 31, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky. Gerry is survived by her children, Tim Klingsmith (Loretta), Paula Longest (Anthony), Andy Klingsmith; siblings, Sue, Brenda, Danny, Cynthia, Donald; grandchildren, Shatona, Candace, Brandon,...
Blanche Marie Wallace
Jul 12, 2015
Blanche Marie Wallace, 88, of Crestwood, Kentucky passed away on July 12, 2015. She retired from Sears and was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church.Marie was born on June 7, 1927 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Willie Younger and Catherine (Martin) Knadler. She was also preceded in death by her brothers; Charles Younger and James Younger, sons, Gary...
Angela Wood
Jul 11, 2015
Angela Marie Wood, 32, left this world too soon. She was a very talented artist who enjoyed sculpting, painting, dancing and glass blowing. She leaves behind her father, Jerry Hubble; mother, Nancy Wood; brother, Zachery Wood and a wonderful circle of friends that Angela considered her family as well.Visitation will be Saturday, July 18, 2015, from 11am-1pm at Newcomer Funeral...
Ronald Jenkins
Jul 11, 2015
Ronald Eugene Jenkins, 68, of Greenville, Indiana, went home to Jesus on July 11th. He was a retired firefighter for the City of Louisville and was owner of Jenkins & Jenkins Builders and Water Tower Storage. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, where he was considered chief cook and building trustee. He loved working on churches, was a...
Marietta Ziemkowsky
Jul 11, 2015
Marietta Ziemkowsky, 88, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015.She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley and Lola Lawson; husband, Bennie Ziemkowsky; and her Daughter, Sharon Gimmel.Survived by her son, Michael(Teresa) Loughmiller; grandchildren, Christy(Brian) McDonald, Alexis(Scott) Kippes, Lauren(Adam) Hayes; and 5 great-grandchildren.A celebration of Marietta's life will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2015 from 6-8 pm at Newcomer...
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