Obituaries
Charles Rodney Napier
Apr 2, 2015
Charles Rodney Napier, age 79 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015. He was originally from Harlan, Kentucky. He retired from Safetran. Charlie was an avid UK Fan, a great poker player, loved people, music and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reece and Fannie Jones Napier; and his siblings.Mr. Napier is survived by his...
Gloria Jean(Taylor) Knotts
Apr 1, 2015
Gloria Jean (Taylor) Knotts,71, of New Albany, Indiana was called home on Wednesday, April 1, 2015. She was born on April 24, 1943 in Borden, Indiana to Clifford J.and Gladys M. Taylor. Gloria was a hard worker and enjoyed reading, playing scratch offs and spending time with family and friends.Gloria is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, William...
Ronnie Neil Pilkerton, Jr.
Apr 1, 2015
Ronnie Neil Pilkerton, Jr., 24, passed away on April 1, 2015. He enjoyed playing the bass guitar, watching UofL sports, fishing and cooking out with his friends and family.He was preceded in death by his mother, Angela Pilkerton and grandmother, Charlotte CarricoRonnie is survived by his sisters, Nicole Ellis and Kimberly Pilkerton; brothers, Justin Ellis and Keith Pilkerton; father, Ronnie...
Edward Hilbert Jr.
Apr 1, 2015
Edward Joseph Hilbert, Jr., age 84, of Louisville, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015. He was an Air Force Veteran. He was retired from International Harvester after 33 years of service and a member of Pipefitters Local 502. Ed was a 29 year member of Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church. He loved golf, playing cards (especially Penny Poker) and dartball...
Susan D. Mooney
Apr 1, 2015
Susan D. Mooney, 70, passed away on April 1, 2015. She enjoyed spending time with her friends, dancing with the Hogwild Dancers and gardening. She was a devoted grandmother who cherished every minute with her grandchildren. She was the first woman in Kentucky to earn her insulators Journeyman's card. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Catherine...
Juan Suarez-Ruiz
Mar 31, 2015
Mr. Juan Antonio Suarez-Ruiz, age 46 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015. He was originally from General Teran, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, the son of Humberto Garcia-Suarez and Elizabeth Ruiz Perez. He was employed with Pro-Turf Landscaping in Louisville, Kentucky.Mr. Suarez is survived by his loving wife, Maria Luisa Ocanas Garcia; his children, Juan Antonio Suarez Ocanas, Jose Guadalupe...
Ronald K. Heise
Mar 31, 2015
Ronald K. Heise, 72, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on March 31, 2015. He retired from Shively Fire Department after 20 years of service, and he was a volunteer firefighter for Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Department for 26 years. He was born on November 3, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late William and Dorothy Heise.Ronald is survived by his...
John William Miller
Mar 30, 2015
John William Miller passed away on March 30th 2015 in Cincinnati, OH. He was born in Muncie, IN on May 24th 1928 to John Henry and Dorothy (McCoy) Miller. He lived in Arizona from age 13 to 23 and continued a love of southwest cuisine throughout his life. He graduated from the University of Arizona with an engineering degree. John...
Anna Frances(Hublar) Howard
Mar 30, 2015
Anna Frances (Hublar) Howard,82, of Elizabeth, Indiana was called home on, March 30, 2015. She was born on February 21, 1933 in Floyd County, Indiana to Lawrence and Edna Hublar..To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.newcomerkentuckiana.com.
Sherry Lynn(Jones) Persinger
Mar 29, 2015
Sherry Lynn(Jones) Persinger, 68, of New Albany, Indiana was called home on Sunday, March 29, 2015. She was born on December 5, 1946 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Jesse Jones and Opal (Luallen) Martin. Sherry was an LPN and worked in the medical field for many years. She enjoyed playing games with friends and spending time with family....
Mary Jeanne"Mame"(Crowhurst) Garner
Mar 29, 2015
Mary Jeanne "Mame" (Crowhurst) Garner, 83, of New Albany, Indiana passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2015. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Albany where she served in many leadership roles. She was a teacher at Bellarmine University where she had also served on the Board of Overseers. Mame also served on the board...
Leonard Poole Ray, Sr.
Mar 29, 2015
Mr. Leonard Poole Ray, Sr., age 66 of Louisville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2015. He was born on October 18, 1948 in Louisville to George and the late Virginia Ray. He was a Marine Veteran who served in Vietnam. He was a former machinist at International Harvester, Naval Ordnance and BAE. In addition to his mother, Leonard...
Ruby Chandler
Mar 29, 2015
Ruby Catherine Chandler, 87, of Louisville, passed away on March 29, 2015. Ruby was born in Jamestown, KY on February 27, 1928 to the late Cosby and Jewell Nelson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Shirley Gayle Meeks; three brothers, Hugo, Randolph, and Eugene Nelson; and one sister, Edna Baldridge.Ruby is survived by...
Barbara Phelps
Mar 29, 2015
Barbara Phelps, 56, of Louisville, passed away on March 29, 2015. Barbara was born in Louisville on May 19, 1958, the daughter of Robert Darnell and Betty (Bowles) Zinser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Krissy Craft.Survivors include her daughters, Connie Mohrbacher and Melissa Rowland; sisters, Donna Cade and Debra Miller; brother, Robert...
Patricia Ann(Gunn) Gaines
Mar 28, 2015
Patricia Ann "Pat"(Gunn) Gaines, 68, of Corydon, Indiana was called home on Saturday, March 28, 2015. She was born on October 29, 1946 in Lanesville, Indiana to Robert M. and Alvina M. Gunn. Pat retired from Phillip Morris Company with 28 years of service. She loved spending time outdoors and enjoyed gardening, cutting the grass and was a great cook...
Kimberly Atwood
Mar 27, 2015
Kimberly Ann (Evans) Atwood, 45, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Devon Atwood; children, Amber Mayfield (Andy Mudd) & Cory Mayfield (Angie); parents, John & Carolyn (Kime) Evans; siblings, Robert Leffler (Cheryl), Tina Fields (Don), Kevin Evans, & Scott Evans (Sherry); grandchildren, Ean, Nora, & Benton.Cremation was chosen following...
Dean Anthony Jarboe
Mar 27, 2015
Dean Anthony Jarboe, 63, of Stanford, KY passed away on March 27, 2015. He retired after 35 years from being a Union Sprinkler Fitter and was a member of Kentucky Dressage Association (KDA) and Union 669. Dean was born on February 24, 1952, in North Pekin, IL. He is preceded in death by his wife, Vickie Lynn Jarboe; grandparents, Gracy...
Jason D'Wayne Sauer Ryan
Mar 26, 2015
Jason D'Wayne Sauer Ryan, 34, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on March 26, 2015. Jason was born on January 17, 1981 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Steven Ryan.Jason is survived by his parents, Patrick and Michelle Ryan and Janetta and Rickey Sauer, brothers, Joseph John Ryan, Chad Edward Ryan, sisters, Melissa Renee Ryan,...
Mary Eugenia Smith
Mar 25, 2015
Smith, Mary Eugenia, 90, of Louisville, KY passed away on March 25, 2015. Eugenia was born on January 28, 1925, in Knoblick, KY to the late Carl and Euna Boston. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence T. Smith; one daughter, Janice Smith; brothers, Ernest Boston, and Arlice Boston. She is survived by her children, Debbie Gatewood,...
James William Holsclaw
Mar 25, 2015
James William Holsclaw, Sr., age 92, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015. He graduated from Male High School and attended the University of Louisville. Jim was an Air Force WWII Veteran and a former member of American Legion Highland Post #201. He was owner and operator of Holsclaw Transfer, Inc. and was past president of the Transportation Club...
About Us
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, & Receptions is a collection of obituaries for Louisville and New Albany. With services throughout the area that are updated regularly. Find local Louisville and New Albany obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.

