Obituaries
M. Marie Felix
May 13, 2014
M. Marie Felix, age 78 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Daisy Keith Burks; sisters, Belva and Redd.Marie is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Hank; sons, Henry Felix II (Kim), Frankie Smith (Jean), Ricky Smith (Kay) and John Smith (Louise); grandchildren, Alyce Marie Felix (Rocky),...
Huey C. Graves
May 13, 2014
Huey C. Graves, age 81 of Louisville, passed away peacefully early on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Baptist Hospital East. Huey was born in Burkesville, KY to the late Euel and Nora Anderson Graves on March 17, 1933. Huey served in the Air Force during the Korean War and later was a police officer in Tooele, UT. He retired from...
Bernice Reesor
May 13, 2014
Bernice E. Koenig Reesor passed away May 13, 2014. She was born in Louisville May 16, 1925. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years James W. Reesor, her parents Peter and Marie VanGeen Koenig, and her brother Peter M. Koenig. She is survived by her sisters Elsie M. Logsdon and June R. Morton, several nieces...
Michael Wayne Raymer
May 12, 2014
Michael Wayne Raymer, age 67 of LaGrange, Kentucky, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was a native of Louisville and an accomplished artist and musician. Some of his works are currently residing in the Smithsonian Museum. He was a Blues harmonica player and was well-known for his involvement in the local...
Ginger Draughon
May 12, 2014
Ginger Draughon, 61, passed away on May 12, 2014. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.She is survived by her sons, Eric Stepp and Matthew Stepp and grandchildren, Madison Stepp and Shawn Stepp.Visitation for Ginger will be Monday, May 19, 2014, from 10:00am - 1:00pm at Newcomer Funeral Home Southwest Louisville Chapel (10304 Dixie Highway) with funeral services beginning at...
Charles Brafford
May 11, 2014
Donald C. "Doobie" Brafford, 66, of Irvington, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2014. Donnie served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the U. S. Army. In his career as a truck driver, he retired from Ashland Oil Company and later owned Brafford Trucking with his trucks leased to Usher Transport. Donnie was born on...
Alise Elizabeth(Hauber) Martin
May 11, 2014
Alise Elizabeth (Hauber) Martin, 77, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2014. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and a former parishioner at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Albany. Alise retired from the Kroger Co., enjoyed reading, and was a huge Cincinnati Reds fan. Alise was born on May...
Patience Lloyd
May 11, 2014
Patience Lloyd, 30, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at the Baptist Hospital in Louisville, KY.Patience is survived by her loving Mother Annie Gaye; her Father, Rev. Dr. J. Edwin Lloyd Sr., three children: Mercy, Sametta, and Sham; her uncle Gen Henry Dubar, and several Brothers and Sisters.Visitation will be Friday, May 30, 2014 from 5-8pm, at Hurstbourne...
Amelda "Veatrice"(Brady) Bube
May 10, 2014
Amelda "Veatrice" (Brady) Bube, 82, of Louisville, KY passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. She attended Presentation Academy and was a former member of St. Cecilia. Veatrice was born on April 14, 1932 in Louisville to the late Bernard and Mary (Fogle) Brady. She married the late Raymond Bube, Sr. in 1952 and dedicated the rest of her life...
Garry T. Ransdell Jr.
May 10, 2014
Garry T. Ransdell Jr., 49, was called home on Saturday, May 10, 2014. Garry was an advid U of L fan and an animal lover. He loved spending time with his family, a dedicated hard worker and loved helping others in their time of need. Garry is survived by two daughters Samantha (Kenneth) Ater, Kimberly Woosley. He is also survived...
Ruth Ellen(Walker) Miles
May 10, 2014
Ruth Ellen (Walker) Miles, 81, of Clarksville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Westminster Village. She was born on October 8, 1932 in Washington, Indiana. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, James and Evelyn Walker, as well as two brothers and one sister. Ruth is survived by her daughters, Cathy A. Marsh (Chuck), Cynthia L....
Roy Leo Denison
May 9, 2014
Roy Leo Denison, 72, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away on Friday, May 9, 2014. He retired from Gateway Press after 35 years of service as well as from the Kentucky Air National Guard. After his retirement, Roy also worked in retail at JC Penney, Meijer, and the Kroger Company. Roy was a Freemason and was a member of Christ Gospel...
Catherine Hadley
May 7, 2014
Catherine Marie (Schindler) Hadley, 95, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. She attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and was an associate member at Cathedral of the Assumption. Catherine was also a member of the Pocahontas Council in New Albany and a lifelong member of the Women's Democrat Club. Catherine was born on...
Rose Marie Miller
May 7, 2014
Rose Marie Miller, age 39 of Pleasureville, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy class of 1992 and also attended Jefferson Community College. She is joined in heaven by her kitty, Twinkie.Rose is survived by her parents, William C. and Patricia Brinley Miller; brothers, Ron Schmidt, John Miller (Kim), William Miller (Starla); niece, Julia Miller;...
John William Strange, Iii
May 7, 2014
John William Strange, III, 60, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at his home with his family gathered around him. He was a man of pure faith and his family truly meant everything to him. John was born on September 1, 1953 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late John...
Mary Baker
May 5, 2014
Baker, Mary ,72, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on May 5, 2014. She worked for Apple Home Cleaning and was a former member of 18th Street Baptist Church. Mary was born on February 7, 1942 in Burkesville, Kentucky to the late William and Mae Tweedy.She was also preceded in death by her Daughter, JoAnn Bearden.Mary is survived by her Daughter,...
Donald Ray Hill
May 5, 2014
Donald R. Hill "Donnie" passed away on May 5, 2014 with his niece by his side. He enjoyed all his pet cats, fishing and playing bingo.Donnie is survived by his close family, sister Patricia(Troy)Vitt, niece Cari Lewis, nephew Shane Vitt and one great niece Aaliyah and great nephew Tyler Lewis.
Ida Robison
May 5, 2014
Ida L. (Salesman) Robison, 85, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014. Ida was born on July 1, 1928 in New Albany to the late Edward R. and Beatrice A. (Durbin) Salesman. She is also preceded in death sisters, Mildred Geswein, Frances Bradley, and Mary Evelyn Salesman; and brothers, Joseph and Robert Salesman. She is survived...
Charles "Sonny" Hessig
May 5, 2014
Charles T. "Sonny" Hessig, 84, a life-long resident of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014. He was a resident of Hillcrest Nursing Home in Jeffersonville. Sonny was born on January 1, 1930 to the late Roy and Vada (Russell) Hessig. He is survived by his sister, Lois Jones. Cremation was chosen following Sonny's wishes. Newcomer Funeral Home...
Audrey (Shuffett) Kelley
May 4, 2014
Audrey (Shuffett) Kelley, 79, a faithful wife, mother, and grandmother, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014. She was a fun-loving person that was always full of life and could be described as a teenager at heart. Audrey was born on March 16, 1935, the youngest child of the late George and Virgie (Floyd) Shuffett of Greensburg,...
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