Obituaries

Doris Jean Ginthum

Doris Jean Ginthum

Apr 2, 2015

Doris Jean Ginthum, 84, was born October 9, 1930 to Leo Rice and Doris Catherine Wheatley in Louisville, KY and peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, April 2, 2015.Doris was a retired owner and operator of a day care center for children, many of whom often returned with love to visit and reminisce....

Mary Reynolds

Mary Reynolds

Apr 2, 2015

Reynolds, Mary, 92, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on April 2, 2015. She retired from Brown & Williamson Company. Mary was born on August 25, 1922, in Wallens Creek, Virginia to the late Walter and Flora Blanken. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Otis Lee Reynolds Sr,; son, Otis Lee Reynolds Jr.; and daughter, Karen Lynn Reynolds.Mary...

Kenneth Ryan Lewis

Kenneth Ryan Lewis

Apr 2, 2015

Kenneth Ryan Lewis, age 6 months of Bardstown, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015. He is preceded in death by his brother, Jayden Lewis; great-grandparents, Paul Kenneth and Susie Davis Woodrum, and James Wayne Farmer.Ryan is survived by his mother, Hannah Farmer (Chris Gabbert); his father, Justin Lewis; sister, Trinity Lewis; grandparents, Paula Katzman and Michael Katzman (Mitty), Brian...

James Logsdon

James Logsdon

Apr 2, 2015

James "Jimmy" Logsdon, 67, passed away on April 2, 2015. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Jimmy's love of music was a defining part of who he was. Writing songs and playing the guitar were some of his greatest joys. The only time he put his guitar down was to watch his hometown team, the U of...

Elizabeth Park

Elizabeth Park

Apr 2, 2015

Elizabeth Anne (Volpert) Park, 97, of New Albany passed away at her residence on Thursday, April 2, 2015. She was a founding member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Albany. Elizabeth was born on November 3, 1917 in New Albany to the late Louis Phillip & Mary Suzanna (Warth) Volpert.She is survived by her daughter, Mary Jo Arterburn and...

Margaret Bell

Margaret Bell

Apr 2, 2015

Margaret "Moms" Bell, 69, of Louisville, passed away on April 2, 2015. Margaret was born in Louisville on September 8, 1945, the daughter of Earl and Mary Simpson. Her parents preceded her in death.Survivors include her daughter, Tina Bell; brother Randall Simpson; grandson, Gregory Miller; and daughter-of-the-heart, Kimberly Ruble.As an only child, Tina had many invited brothers and sisters that...

Charles Rodney Napier

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

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