Obituaries
Mary Baker
Baker, Mary Emma, 76, formerly of Middlesboro, passed away on Thursday, March 24, at St. Matthews Manor in Louisville, KY. She was born on February 18, 1935 in Sterling, Tennessee to the late Ernest and Leona Robinson. She was married for thirty-five years to Jack Baker, who preceded her in death on February 7, 1991. She lived most of her...
Joseph Wimsatt
Joseph Robert "Bob" Wimsatt, 67, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2011 surrounded by family and friends. A 1961 graduate of New Albany High School, Bob owned Harshfield Bros. Produce, Inc. in New Albany. He served on the New Albany Floyd County Board of School Trustees from 1980-84 and was a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus Cardinal...
Neathia M. Bell-Parks
Mrs. Neathia M. Bell-Parks, age 76 of Crestwood passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011. She was a former resident of Rockford, Illinois and Hollywood, Florida. She was a member of Green Castle Baptist Church and was known as the "Hat Lady", a retiree of Illinois Bell Telephone, with over 25 years of service, and an alumnus of Rockford Business...
Edith Joy Pennington
Edith Joy Stout Pennington, 71, of Louisville, died peacefully at her home, March 23, with Lee, her husband of 49 years, at her side. Her body was cremated and her ashes will be spread at sea. She was born and raised in the mountains of east Tennessee--not far from the original town site of old Butler (now submerged under Watauga...
Amanda J. Hunter
Amanda Jean (Conover) Hunter, 30, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2011. Amanda was born on September 12, 1980 in Somerset, Kentucky to Donna Jean (Coe) Endicott and the late Coy Neil Conover. Amanda enjoyed spending time with her family and her best friend, Zeus. She is remembered for her love for animals and being a good friend to everyone.She...
Amelia Leigh
Mrs. Amelia Elden (Reddish) Leigh, age 81 of Louisville, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Originally from Irvington, Kentucky she was preceded in death by her husband, Orville and her grandson Sean Plummer.Mrs. Leigh is survived by her children, Vickie Plummer (James), Vera Gerg (Robert), Valerie Bramble (Benjamin) and Veronica Leigh; 5 Grandchildren, LeeAnne...
Margaret Hamilton
Mrs. Margaret Gammon Hamilton, age 80 of Louisville, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 22, 2011. She was a member of the Church of the Epiphany, a volunteer at TWIGS in Norton Suburban Hospital, and a former manager with Dittos, Timothy's and Casa Grisanti's restaurants. She was preceded in death by her son John Michael Hamilton. Mrs....
Corey Kelty
God embraced Corey Andrew Kelty, 23, beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew and friend passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2011. Corey was known by those who were privileged to have shared in his life as a fun-loving, comedic, adventurous, caring and devoted man. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rose and Chuck Kelty, nieces Anna and Lynn...
Wayne S. Ramp
Ramp, Wayne S., Ed.D.89, died after a brief illness on March 18, 2011 at Floyd Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.Born June 10, 1921 in Williamsfield, Illinois to the late Fred and Ethel Ramp, Wayne attended Illinois Wesleyan University on an athletic scholarship, and then received his B.S., M.A., and Ed.D. from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. He worked at...
Maybell Cherry
Maybell L. (Woodward) Cherry, 87, of Sellersburg passed away on Friday, March 18, 2011. Maybell was a charter member of Graceland Baptist Church where she remained an active member. A devout Christian, she started a prayer journal years ago which she diligently kept and turned into a fascinating and historical daily journal of her life and activities. Maybell was born...
James L. Davis
Mr. James L. Davis, age 66 passed away March 17, 2010. He was a native of Harvey, IL and former resident of Portland, OR. He was a 22 year sales representative for Bepco and a member of Middletown First Christian Church.He is survived by his wife Joy Davis; sons, John (Lisa) and Jim (Apryl); a sister Phyllis McKelvey and seven...
Eugene Miller
MILLER, Eugene A., 85, passed away on March 15th at his home, surrounded by his loving family and caregivers. He was a World War II veteran, a retired electrician and a thoroughbred breeder/owner. He was a member of the Masons and IBEW Local 369. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and an extended family of friends and relatives. Throughout...
Brenda Lee Kasperski
Mrs. Brenda Lee Kasperski, age 66 of Louisville, passed into the Gates of Heaven on Tuesday, March 15, 2011.She was born Brenda Lee Bugg, to the late Woodrow and Viola (Thompson) Bugg on January 10, 1945 in Henderson, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Leola (Bugg) Pugh, Grace (Bugg, Eades) Blewer; and her brother, Johnny Bugg.Brenda was...
Gary Wayne Cline
Mr. Gary Wayne Cline, age 57 of Louisville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife Vickie. Services are private.
Margaret Harmon
Laura Margaret (Booker) Harmon, 77, formerly of New Albany passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. Margaret was a former employee of the New Albany Box and Basket Company and was a member of First Capitol Christian Church in Corydon. She really enjoyed attending the Corydon Jamboree. Most of all, Margaret loved her family dearly and treasured the visits of...
Robert E. Vance
Mr. Robert E. Vance, age 91 of Louisville went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Tuesday. He was a WWII Army Veteran, European Theatre in the Battle of the Buldge, a member of New Salem Baptist Church, was a retired truck driver for Mason-Dixon and Trans American Freight Lines. He is preceded in death by his wife...
Larry D. Pugh
Larry D. Pugh, 59, of New Albany passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Clark Memorial Hospital. Larry was the owner, along with his wife, Beverly, of Shooters Saloon located on Vincennes Street in New Albany. Larry was the son of the late Elmer and Lenora Pugh of Greenfield, Indiana, where he was raised. He moved to New Albany...
Cody Lang Klefot
Cody Lang Klefot, age 19 of Taylorsville returned to his heavenly Father on Sunday, March 13, 2011. He was an employee of Ken Towery Auto Center, attended Spencer County High School (2009) and Jefferson Community College, and was a member of All Saints Catholic Church. Cody is survived by his parents Matt and Pam Klefot; his sister, Jessica; paternal grandmother,...
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