Obituaries

Julia "June"Hritz Shelton

Julia "June"Hritz Shelton

Aug 27, 2015

Julia "June" Hritz Shelton, widow of Joseph (Phil) Shelton, mother of 5 sons and 3 daughters, grandmother of 6, great grandmother of 4, passed away Wednesday, August 27th. She was 87 years old and a member of the Middletown Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was loved and appreciated by many, and was known for kindness toward all.A memorial service will...

Harry Strong

Harry Strong

Aug 27, 2015

Harry Strong, 76, of Louisville, passed away on August 27, 2015. Harry was born in Boston, MA on January 6, 1939, to the late Arbra and Dorothy Strong. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Mike Strong.Harry leaves his wife of 40 years, Reba Sue (Hensley) Strong; sons, Mark Strong and Marty Strong; daughter,...

Helen (Chapman) Moody

Helen (Chapman) Moody

Aug 26, 2015

Helen C. Moody, 86, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on August 26, 2015. She was a member of the Jeffersontown United Methodist Church and The Louisville Jefferson County Woman's Republican Club.Helen is survived by her husband, Richard T. Moody, Sr.; sons, Richard "Ricky" T. Moody, Jr., and Thomas Lee Moody. Helen is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews,...

Donald Way

Donald Way

Aug 26, 2015

Donald Roy Way, 93, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Don was born on October 19, 1921 in St. Mary's, West Virginia to the late Archibald E. & Lela M. (White) Way. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Don worked as an engineer for General Electric until his retirement.Along with his parents,...

Leland Carl Boyd

Leland Carl Boyd

Aug 26, 2015

Leland Carl Boyd, 58, passed away on August 26, 2015.Leland was born on September 4, 1956 in Louisville, KY to the late Marcellus and Colleen Boyd. He is also preceded in death by his brother Eric Boyd.He is survived by his loving wife Carla M. Boyd; sister: Alice (Henry) Vernon of Kissimmee, Florida; sons: Kaythan C. Boyd of Kissimmee, Florida,...

Mayme "Luella" Edwards

Mayme "Luella" Edwards

Aug 26, 2015

Mayme "Luella" (Radcliff) Edwards, 93, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Luella was born on October 29, 1921 in Banner, Oklahoma to Ollie H. and Myrtle S. (Maxey) Radcliff. She was a founding member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Floyds Knobs, Indiana. Mayme enjoyed sewing, quilting, and crocheting.Luella was preceded in death by her...

Brittany Renee Nunn

Brittany Renee Nunn

Aug 25, 2015

Brittany Renee Nunn, 30, of Louisville, passed away on August 25, 2015. Brittany was born in Louisville on August 15, 1985 to William Nunn and Kim Sierra. Her father preceded her in death.Survivors include her mother, Kim; children, Jordan Thomas Vaughn and Savannah Rae Vaughn; fiance Derek Vaughn and his mother, Justina Vaughn; sister, Brandi Nicole Molthop; brother, B.J. Nunn;...

Julia Lucille(Nord) Gatsos

Julia Lucille(Nord) Gatsos

Aug 25, 2015

Julia Lucille (Nord) Gatsos, 68, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. She enjoyed a 47 year career in nursing/nursing education and recently retired after 28 years from the VA Medical Center in Louisville. Julia was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Albany where she was involved with the Marian Guild. She was...

Russell Albert Winters

Russell Albert Winters

Aug 25, 2015

Winters Russell Albert, 93, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on August 25, 2015. He retired from JCPS and he was a WWII Veteran. Russell was born on April 30, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Winters, and his sister, Violet. He is survived by his step-children, Marion Arnold (Tom), Anna Skaggs, Billy Thrasher,...

Luther Gerald"Luke" Wyrick

Luther Gerald"Luke" Wyrick

Aug 25, 2015

Luther Gerald "Luke" Wyrick, 84, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Tuesday morning, August 25, 2015. He was a United States Air Force veteran and retired from Floyd Memorial Hospital after 25 years in administration. Luke was an avid reader and had a dry sense of humor. He had a real knack for selecting the best birthday cards. He...

James Albert Graston

James Albert Graston

Aug 25, 2015

James Albert Graston, 88, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 in New Albany, Indiana. James was born on January 12, 1927 in Clark County, Indiana to Darius and Francis (Creamer) Graston. James worked as a painter for Ford Motor Company for many years. He was a Navy veteran during World War II and served as a fireman.He was preceded...

Braxton Michaelwaidman Roll

Braxton Michaelwaidman Roll

Aug 24, 2015

Braxton Michael Waidman Roll, infant, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Monday, August 24, 2015 in Foley, Alabama. Braxton is survived by his parents, Christopher Roll and Destiney Sample and a host of family. A visitation will be from 10:00AM to 11:00AM on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) with service to...

Carey Livers

Carey Livers

Aug 24, 2015

Carey Ray Livers, 46, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2015 in Salem, Indiana. Carey is survived by his children, Meagan Livers, Daniel Livers, & Michael Livers; parents, Gloria & James Hampton; grandchildren, Covin & Michael; sister, Karen Livers; aunt & uncle, Ruth K. & Alan & Kathy Livers; and his best friends, Robin Rosenbarger, Terry, Mike, & Brian; He...

Yvonne Jean Riggs

Yvonne Jean Riggs

Aug 24, 2015

Riggs Yvonne Jean, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky entered into eternal life on August 24, 2015. Yvonne was born on July 22, 1935 in Upton, Kentucky to the late Roy and Cliffie Riggs. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Riggs. She is survived by her children, Gary Dale Riggs Sr., Patricia Ann McQuilling (Don), Deborah Kay Lappin,...

Floretta "Flo" Mathews

Floretta "Flo" Mathews

Aug 23, 2015

Floretta Miller Mathews was born August 7,1933 to the late Theodore Miller and Ruth (hill) Barnes. She attended Louisville public schools. Her first profession was as a nurses assistant. She later became a family nurse. She loved taking care of people including family members. She ran a boarding home for challenged adults who were incapable of caring for themselves.She is...

Barbara Jean Smith

Barbara Jean Smith

Aug 22, 2015

Barbara Jean Smith, 65, passed away on August 22, 2015. She retired from the Jefferson County Sheriff's office. Barbara was a very giving and caring person who was always there for anyone in need. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Louise McMichen; son, Timothy Russell and brother, Jerry McMichen.She is survived by her daughter, Angela Moorman;...

Debi Albin

Debi Albin

Aug 22, 2015

Deborah "Debi" Albin, 56, passed away on August 22, 2015. She was a beautiful, strong, loving woman who cherished her family. She was a talented beautician and one of the first female iron workers in Louisville.She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Chandler.She is survived by her children, Kristin and Jessica; grandchildren, Devon, Dylan, Kaitlyn, Addisyn, Hannah and...

Louise Dowell Kelly

Louise Dowell Kelly

Aug 22, 2015

Kelly Dowell Louise, 79, of Louisville, KY passed away on August 22, 2015. She retired from General Electric, and then worked for Sun Properties. Louise was born on October 26, 1935 in Irvington, KY to the late Harold and Martha Dowell. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Harold Dowell, Jr. She is survived by her children, Teresa...

Mary Frances Poynter

Mary Frances Poynter

Aug 22, 2015

Mary Frances Poynter (Bailey) died on August 22, 2015, in her sleep after suffering serious health problems for a number of years. She was born in Louisville in 1922, and was raised in Pennsylvania. On her return, she met a handsome WWII vet, Clyde Nelson Poynter. They married soon after, build a successful business, Poynter Co. Inc. and raised a...

Margie Ann Duke

Margie Ann Duke

Aug 21, 2015

Margie Ann (Barber) Duke, 75, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Margie was born on October 20, 1939 in Jack, Alabama to Samuel M. and Mary L. (Fairclothe) Barber. She was a member at Chapel Hill Christian Church. Margie enjoyed working in the yard, gardening, woodworking and spending time with her family.Along with her parents, Margie...

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