Obituaries
Roger Clyde Byrd
Dec 18, 2014
Roger Clyde Byrd, 81, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014. He enjoyed playing guitar and spending time with his family. Roger was born on July 20, 1933 in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late George Clyde Byrd and Elizabeth (Coomer) Byrd Measles. Roger was also preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary (Blanton) Byrd; siblings, Carlus...
Clifton Aloysius Robertson Jr.
Dec 18, 2014
Clifton Aloysius Robertson, 83, of Clarksville, Indiana, was called home on Thursday, December 18, 2014. Cliff was born on January 17, 1931 in New Albany, Indiana to Clifton A. and Loretta M. (Bonifer) Robertson. Cliff served our country in the United States Army, enjoyed painting, being outdoors and spending time with family and friends. Cliff was preceded in death by...
Ruby Catherine Bell
Dec 18, 2014
Bell, Catherine Ruby, 86, of Louisville, KY passed away on December 18, 2014. She worked for Kings Daughters & Sons Nursing Home for eight years. Ruby was born on April 25, 1928, in Elizabethtown, KY to the late Dan Therman Miller and step-mother, Elizabeth Miller. She was also preceded in death by her, husband, Estel Lee Bell; and nine siblings....
James H. Scarboro, Jr.
Dec 17, 2014
James H. Scarboro,Jr., age 54, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014. He was born in Heidelberg, Germany on April 18, 1960. James is survived by his parents, Faye B. Scarboro and Col. James H. Scarboro, Sr.; sons, Douglas and Adam Scarboro; brothers, Mark F. Scarboro and Craig B. Scarboro; nephews, Craig B. and Ian Scarboro; niece, Nicole Scarboro-Stone...
Dorothy Lee Herren
Dec 17, 2014
Dorothy Lee Herren ,82, of Louisville, KY passed away on December 17, 2014. She was a member of Christian Assembly Church.Dorothy was born on May 23, 1932, in Marion, KY to the late Lee and Julia Kimsey. She was also preceded in death by one sister, and two brothers. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, John...
George W. Houtchens, Jr.
Dec 16, 2014
George W. Houtchens, Jr., 73, passed away on December 16, 2014. Skip was an Air Force veteran and was proud to have served his country. He retired from Stoker's Tenderex Farms after 50 plus years of sales and service for Broasted Chicken. He was an avid science fiction reader, gardner, Disney fan, Nascar fan and could always be found watching...
Michael Lee Bryant
Dec 16, 2014
Michael Lee Bryant, 69, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. He enjoyed fishing as well as playing bingo and bowling. Mike was an avid Nascar and UofL fan. He was born on June 15, 1945 in New Albany to the late Lawrence and Violet (Rainbolt) Bryant. He was also preceded in death by his wife,...
Doris Ann Steavison
Dec 15, 2014
Doris Ann Sistrunk was born on July 12, 1946, to the union of the late Lesile "Blue" Sistrunk and Lucille Sistrunck, in Louisville, Kentucky. She departed this life on Monday, December 20, 2014 at 9:30 p.m., and went to her heavenly home to be with the Lord. Doris was the oldest of seven children. She is survived by two brothers,...
Margaret (Smart) Lewis
Dec 15, 2014
Margaret (Smart) Lewis, 70, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014. She was a member at Edwardsville United Methodist Church. Margaret enjoyed many activities such as reading, gardening, traveling, as well as collecting antiques. She was born on August 4, 1944 in Lebanon, Missouri to the late Cecil, Sr. and Veda (Barr) Smart. She was also...
Larry Brown
Dec 15, 2014
Brown, Larry,68, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 15, 2014. Larry was born on November 13, 1946, in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Leonard and Mary (Proctor) Brown. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Lucille Shelton, Alonzo Brown, and Wilbert "Pete" Brown. He is survived by his sister, Laura Brown; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation...
Minnie Sullivan
Dec 15, 2014
Minnie N. Sullivan, 74, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014. She retired from American Air Filter after 26 years of service. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lige and Elta Upton; sisters, Sarah Upton Kline and Darles Upton Payne and brother, M.J. Upton.She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Estil Sullivan; children, Cary (Lynda Jo)...
Donald Wayne Hoback
Dec 14, 2014
Donald Wayne Hoback, 68, of Sellersburg, Indiana died on Sunday, December 14, 2014 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He was a proud veteran of The United States Army. Donald was an avid UK fan and loved watching NASCAR. He was born on December 22, 1945 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Lewis B. & Virgie M. (Williams) Hoback. Along with his parents,...
Delores Johnson
Dec 14, 2014
Delores Johnson, age 81 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014. She was a graduate of Ursuline Academy and retired from General Electric after 32 years of service, all in Building 1. She is preceded in death by her son, Johnny Johnson; and daughters, Theresa Miller and Patty Lampe.Delores is survived by her daughter, Elisa Ford (Doug); sisters, Rae...
Kenneth Albert Frank
Dec 14, 2014
Kenneth Frank passed away at the age of 63 on Sunday December 14, 2014. He loved to play and watch sports, he was especially a fan of UK basketball. He also enjoyed going fishing in his free time. He loved listening to live country music at the Jefferson Hill Farm and Jamboree. He was a very accomplished bowler, many times...
Timothy Ragsdale
Dec 13, 2014
Timothy Wayne Ragsdale, 54, was born on August 9, 1960, and passed to our Heavenly Father on December 13, 2014.Tim was warm, kind hearted and a gentle spirit, who wanted to help everyone and was touched by all who met him.He was preceded in death by his daughters, Lindsey and Stephanie and his parents, George W. (Bud) and Dora Lee...
Harry William Crawford
Dec 13, 2014
Harry William Crawford, 64, of Louisville passed away on December 13, 2014. Harry was born on December 21, 1949, in Litchfield, NY to the late Lester and Eva Crawford. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Donna Jo Reed; daughter, Danielle Murphy; step-children, Chastity Lynch and Cody Reed; and sisters, Beth and Cathy.Harry was a sports fan, especially...
Lawrence Joseph Edwards
Dec 13, 2014
Lawrence Joseph Edwards, age 52 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. and Mary Louise Edwards. Larry is survived by his brother and sister, Mike Edwards (Joy) and Sandy Dunn (John); nephews, James and William Edwards and Justin and Travis Doll.Memorial ceremony will be 6pm Thursday, December 18, 2014...
Pearl (Triplett) Baynard
Dec 13, 2014
Pearl (Triplett) Baynard, 71, of New Albany, Indiana was called home on Saturday, December 13, 2014. She was born on November 25, 1943 in Finchville, Kentucky, to Claude and Julia Triplett. She worked at General Electric for over 30 years. Pearl was a lifetime member of the American Legion and Daughters of ISIS. Pearl enjoyed traveling, Broadway plays, Cancer Center...
Robert Lee Weedman
Dec 13, 2014
Weedman, Lee Robert "Bobby",43, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 13, 2014. Robert was born on December 3, 1971, in Louisville, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his father, James Weedman. Robert is survived by his mother, Nancy Wright; son, Robert James Lee Weedman; one sister, Rebecca Clemmons (Mike). Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm...
Carol Marie(Daily) Thien
Dec 13, 2014
Carol Marie (Daily) Thien, 73, of Pekin, Indiana, entered into eternal glory on Saturday, December 13, 2014. Carol was born on August 27, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky, to Lula (Kipp) Daily and the late William T. Daily, Sr. She retired as a cosmetician from Walgreens in New Albany, Indiana. In addition to her mother, Carol is survived by her beloved...
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