Obituaries
James R. Rogge
Feb 18, 2013
James R. Rogge, 79, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013. He retired from the Kentucky Air National Guard as a Chief Master Sergeant after over 30 years of service. After retirement, Jim enjoyed traveling across the country with his wife in their RV. Jim was born on April 23, 1933 in Floyds Knobs, Indiana to the late Herman and...
Elisa Annapaula Silva
Feb 18, 2013
Elisa Tomys Silva, age 92 of Louisville, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013. A native of Argentina, she was born December 28, 1920 to the late Karl Tomys and Martha Elizabeth Kost. She worked in the family owned aviation supply business in New York City and Maryland for a number of years. She was a member of New Life Church....
Thelma Hammond
Feb 18, 2013
Thelma L. (Phillips) Hammond, 85, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013 at Azalea Hills in Floyds Knobs, Indiana. A long-time member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Albany, Thelma was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 3281 Ladies' Auxiliary. She loved flowers and tending to her garden. Devoted to her family, she supported her grandchildren in all...
Irvin Leon Fordyce
Feb 17, 2013
Fordyce,Irvin Leon, 83, of New Albany, IN., originally from Salem, IN, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013. He was a firefighter for crash rescue while serving his country in the US Air Force and also a long-time employee of Kimball Office Furniture. Irvin had a great love for fishing and his dogs.His survivors include his wife, Dorothy "Dottie" Fordyce; his...
Mary Grose
Feb 17, 2013
Mary Elizabeth (Matherly) Grose, 87, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, February 17, 2013 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Mary was born on February 24, 1925 in Leavenworth, Indiana to the late Dave & Katie (Borden) Matherly. She gave her life to Christ at Hope Community Church of God in Clarksville, Indiana where she spent many years as a member....
Shirley Jennisch
Feb 16, 2013
Jennisch, Shirley "Pat", 94, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013. Pat sang professionally, for both local night clubs and radio during the 1950's, and in later years, sang with the Silver Notes singing group.Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Jennisch; and her son Thomas Lee Jennisch. Her survivors include her daughter, Sandy Lynn Jennisch (Sam),...
Russell Casey
Feb 15, 2013
Russell E. Casey, 67, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on February 15, 2013. He was born on October 14, 1945 in Borden, Indiana to the late Emery and Geneva (Bower) Casey. Russell is survived by his children, Sandy Brinley (Dennis)and Ken Casey; siblings, Nona May, Robert Casey, Perry Porter; and grandchildren, Genny, Bobby, and Violet Brinley. Visitation will take...
Karen Denise Davis
Feb 15, 2013
Karen Denise Davis, age 53 of Louisville, passed away early Friday morning at the Norton Hosparus Inpatient Unit. She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Bertha and Carl Schneider.Karen is survived by her mom and dad, Mae and Jim Davis; her Life Partner, Sandra Woods; and their children, Heather Farmer (Chad) and Melissa Woods; mother-in-law, Lady Wooldridge;...
Connie S.(Rhea) Johnson
Feb 13, 2013
Connie S. (Rhea) Johnson, 54, a loving wife and mother, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. She was born on April 15, 1958 in New Albany to Clara (Bird) Rhea and the late Gene C. Rhea. Along with her mother, she is also survived by her husband of 28 years, Richert L. Johnson; daughter, Erika Johnson; brother, Jim Rhea...
Jo Ann Njie
Feb 13, 2013
Jo Ann Martin Harrigan Njie, was born in Shelbyville, KY on September 28, 1943. She was the daughter of Joe Henry and Lucy J. Martin. Jo Ann, or Jo Anna as she was known by her many friends, graduated from Lincoln Institute, Simpsonville, KY in 1961. She received her bachelor's degree from Wilberforce University in Wilberforce OH, in 1965. After...
David W. Nix
Feb 13, 2013
David W. Nix, age 54 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013. David was born July 14, 1958 in Louisville to Alice and the late Carlos Nix. He was a Louisville Cardinals fan and loved fishing, playing football, and bowling. David is survived by his loving mother, Alice; siblings, Karen Adams, Steven Nix (Sabrina), and James Carlos Nix; his...
Jeanna Drury
Feb 13, 2013
Jeanna Rafferty Drury, age 34 of Louisville, passed away February 13, 2013 at Jewish Hospital. Jeanna was a dedicated mother to three beautiful children and a loving daughter, sister, and aunt.She is survived by her three children, Stephanie, Jacob, and Nicholas; husband, Nick Drury; parents James and Dixie Greenwell; brother, Shaun Rafferty (Lindsay); niece and nephew, Leanna and Kaleb Rafferty;...
Carolyn J.(Fogle) Mcphillips
Feb 13, 2013
Carolyn J. (Fogle) McPhillips, 80, formerly of Louisville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Mercy -Providence Retirement Home. She graduated from Our Lady of Mercy Academy in 1950 and later retired as a chief clerk for ICI America's. Carolyn was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, an associate member of Our Lady Catholic Church (Good Shepherd)...
Edith Banner
Feb 13, 2013
Edith Faye Banner age 76, passed away on February 13, 2013 at Norton Suburban Hospital with her loving husband by her side. She enjoyed crafting and gaming on the computer.She is survived by her husband William Banner, two daughters, Peri(Richard)Ernst, Melissa(Rusty)Tate and a son Jason(Shannon)Banner. Six grandchildren; Jeremy and Joshua, Brandon, Derik, Mallori and Kellsei. A sister, Freida Minckler and...
Daniel Hazelwood
Feb 12, 2013
Hazelwood, Daniel, 55, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013.He is survived by his children, Angela, Leah and Cody Hazelwood; parents, William and Mary Hazelwood and Doris Koenig; siblings, Brenda Mehler (Mike), Robbie Carter, Lisa Wethington (Bill), Keith Carter (Susan), Susan Hall, Tommy Koenig (Susan); three grandchildren and 10 nieces and nephews.Funeral service will be held Sunday, February 17,...
Jeffrey L. Mccauley
Feb 12, 2013
Jeffrey L. McCauley, age 55 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013. He attended Atherton High School where he was on the football team and was a former employee of the old Citizens Bank. He was proudest of his son Adam who, as a UofL football tight end, was instrumental in winning the Liberty Bowl. He was preceded in...
Dorothy Coulter
Feb 11, 2013
Dorothy Coulter age 92, passed away at Green Meadows Health Care Center on February 11, 2013. She was a longtime member of St. Stephen Martyr Church.Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Coulter, her parents, and a grandson, Jeff Coulter.Always a loving mother, Dorothy is survived by her four children; Janice(Joe)Pendleton, Paul(Betty)Coulter, Steve(Lynn)Coulter, Bruce(Carolyn)Coulter; grandchildren Mike(Liza)Coulter, Rob(Debbie)Pendleton,...
Pamela Sue Record
Feb 10, 2013
Pamela Sue Record, age 53 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013. She was a native of Oldham County and attended high school there. She was a member of New Life Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy Elizabeth Owen Allen and James Gibson Taylor; brothers, James Gibson Taylor, Jr. and Glenn David Taylor; sister,...
Nora Marie(Decker) Aiken
Feb 9, 2013
Nora M. "Granny" (Decker) Aiken, 94, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at her home in Clarksville, Indiana. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Nora enjoyed traveling and playing bingo. She was born on July 29, 1918 in Grayson County, Kentucky to the late Charles and Mary Bell (Fulkerson) Decker. She was also preceded in death by her...
Catherine Kruer
Feb 9, 2013
Catherine M. (Miller) Kruer, 96, of Starlight, Indiana passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2013. Catherine was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Starlight. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, neighbor, and friend who leaves a legacy of devotion to her faith, family, and community. Her smiling face, gentle demeanor, and country cooking...
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.

