Obituaries
Susan Winstead Kamuf
Mar 18, 2021
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Susan Winstead Kamuf, on March 18, 2021 following a hard battle with ALS. She was 75.We shared so many great times; birthday cakes, Christmas, travel and shopping. Of course, we'll never forget Chi-Chi's happy hour and her favorite margaritas. She pinched a waiter at Buca De Beppo (alcohol involved), and...
David Nelson
Mar 18, 2021
David "Dave" Nelson, age 47 of Louisville, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021. He was born on June 19, 1973 in Louisville. He was a chef in the cities of Charleston, South Carolina and Louisville. He earned his Culinary Arts Degree from Johnson & Wales University in Charleston. Dave leaves behind to cherish his memory his parents, Nancy and...
Joseph Thomas Ezell, Jr.
Mar 18, 2021
Joseph T Ezell Jr., 85, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021. He was born on April 14, 1935 in Pulaski, Tennessee to Joseph and Bobbie (Braden) Ezell. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael Davis; brother, Robert Ezell; sister, Dorothy Ezell-Booker-Fitzgarld; sister, Addie Ezell; sister, Emma Withers; brother, Joseph Kittrell.Joseph is survived by...
Donna Jean (Waterhouse) Thomas
Mar 18, 2021
Donna Jean (Waterhouse) Thomas, 81, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021.She was born on August 10, 1939, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Arthur and Margaret (Zimmerman) Waterhouse. Along with her parents, Donna is preceded in death by her grandsons, Jason and Trevor Gore.Donna is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Prather and Brenda (Tony)...
Ottie M Wolfe
Mar 18, 2021
On Thursday, March 18, "Boots" Wolfe, 93, loving mother of four children passed away at Westport Place. She was born in Macon, Georgia on November 18, 1927 to Mary Ella and William Frank Kelley. She graduated from Louisville Girls High School in 1945. On April 10, 1948 she married Frank Wolfe. She was a long time employee of Taylor Drugs...
Abbie Shamary Edwards
Mar 17, 2021
Abbie Shamary Edwards, 35, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Abbie was a devoted mother to her four babies. She was a strong women who never gave up, very independent. She was a lot of people in one, she was the life of the party. She was always there when in need. She was A sneaker...
Kerry Alan Watters
Mar 17, 2021
Kerry Alan Watters, 59, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Kerry loved going fishing and the outdoors. His pride and joy were taking care of and watching all of his grandchildren. Kerry loved all of his family and friends, and was there for all when needed. He loved to cook and his favorite dish was his...
Billy Joe Pierce
Mar 17, 2021
Billy Joe Pierce, 62, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Billy graduated from PRP in 1977 where he played on the Football Team and was a member of the PRP Marching Band. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He enjoyed spending time with his Niece and Nephews and considered them his own children. Billy loved...
Rosalie K Morris
Mar 17, 2021
Rosalie K. Morris, age 89 beloved wife of John David Morris, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Baptist Health Louisville. Rosalie was a homemaker, a secretary and a member of Peewee Valley Baptist Church, Peewee Valley, Kentucky. In her spare time she loved playing the piano for her church, reading Christian fiction, playing Scrabble and doing crossword puzzles. She...
Elaine Crecelius Willinger
Mar 17, 2021
Frances "Elaine" Crecelius Willinger, age 73 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Elaine was born April 6th, 1947 on a perfect Easter day. She was preceded in death by her mother Ethel Brown (Crecelius) and her father Edward Crecelius. Elaine is survived by her husband of 37 years, Don Willinger; two daughters, Lindsay Willinger, Nakia Barney; three sisters,...
Paul Edward Campbell
Mar 17, 2021
Paul Edward Campbell, 80, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Paul was a proud veteran of the United States Navy who served during the Vietnam War and a retired machinist from Naval Ordnance. He was a member and former president of the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers Local Lodge #830, a member of VFW...
Janet Dee Philipps
Mar 17, 2021
Janet Dee Philipps, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. She was born on July 24, 1944 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Philetus and Laverne (Boss) Roby. She is also preceded in death by her granddaughter Brittany Kennedy and her great grandson Jaden. Janet is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, John Philipps...
Christine Dawson
Mar 16, 2021
Christine Dawson, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. She was born on October 24, 1943 in to Earl and Marne Hudson. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by brother, Earl Hudson. Christine immigrated to Kentucky from Chester, England and graduated from Cannelton High School (IN). She was a former Eastern Star, Girl...
James Gaylen Edwards
Mar 16, 2021
James Gaylen "Jamey" Edwards, 52, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. He was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local #110 and Dover Chapel General Baptist Church in Louisville. Jamey enjoyed spending time at Bushman's Lake and watching Dallas perform.He was born on November 30, 1968, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Charles and Betty (Sandefur)...
Katherine Jonte Lester
Mar 16, 2021
Katherine"Katie" Lester, 81, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Katie was a devoted mother and grandmother, an avid bridge player, loved the University of Louisville, and was a longtime volunteer in the gift shop at Audubon Hospital. Katie was born on March 24, 1939 in Louisville, Kentucky to George and Alice Quigley Jonte. She is preceded...
Donald Wayne Biszmaier
Mar 15, 2021
Donald Wayne Biszmaier, 74, of Fisherville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021. He was born on February 26, 1947 in Alexander, North Carolina to the late George and Clarice (Toon) Biszmaier. He is also preceded in death by his son in law, Arthur C. Groulx. Don proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War...
Richard Douglas Sloane
Mar 15, 2021
Richard Douglas Sloane, 33, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021. He was born on April 4, 1987 in Boston, Massachusetts to Richard Shealey and Robin Sloane. He is preceded in death by his mother.Richard is survived by his father, Richard Shealey, siblings, Diahna Sloane, Rayshawn Shealey, Robert Edwards and Sylvia Edwards, along with a host of...
Janelle Lenay Sloan
Mar 15, 2021
Janelle L. Sloan, 3, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Rock Castle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon, KY.She was born on January 12, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky to Anfenee Sloan and Erica Simmons. She is preceded in death by her brother, Christian D. Sloan.Janelle is survived by her loving parents, Erica Janel Simmons & Anfenee...
Frances Elaine Coleman
Mar 15, 2021
Frances Elaine Coleman, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021. Frances was an avid UofL fan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Buddy" Coleman and step-father, Earl Roth. She is survived by her mother, Mildred Roth. Her loss will be mourned by many friends and family.Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 11:30...
Robbie Bell
Mar 15, 2021
Robbie Bell, 87, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021.She was born on May 5, 1933 in Elkton, Kentucky to Wallace and Minnie (Thurston) Leavell. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas Daniel Bell; grandson, Thomas "Checkmate" D. Bell; grandson, Pernell A. Dillard; sister, Cora Shanklin; brother, Henry Walter Leavell; brother, Morris Leavell; sister,...
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