Obituaries
John William Lewis
Feb 22, 2020
John Lewis, 39, of Pewee Valley, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020. He was born on July 20, 1980 in Denver, Colorado to William and Kathleen (Ashton) Lewis. He is preceded in death by his mother, Kathleen Lewis.John graduated from Columbine High School in 1998 where his bigger-than-life personality drew friends to him like a magnet. John was...
Patricia Jean Knowles
Feb 22, 2020
Patricia Jean Knowles, age 84 of Louisville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Hosparus Health Center. Surrounded by family she passed into eternal life. Pat is reunited in Heaven with her parents, Charles and Emaline "Dolly" Hettich; and her brother, Thomas. Pat was born August 30, 1935 in Louisville, KY. A graduate of Ursuline Academy High School...
William Earl Lee
Feb 22, 2020
William Earl Lee, 86, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on February 22, 2020. He owned and operated Lee's Auto Service and was a member of South Louisville Christian Church. William served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. William was born on March 25, 1933 in Pleasureville, Kentucky to the late Gilbert and Lillian Lee. He was also...
Wanda Marie Samuels--Moore
Feb 22, 2020
Wanda Samuels-Moore, 1951-2020Wanda Samuels-Moore was born on November 16, 1951 in Louisville, KY. She was the youngest of 15 children born to the late Reverend John T. and Lucy Mae French. She passed away peacefully on February 22, 2020 at her home surrounded by family and an abundance of love. She retired after many years of dedicated service from State...
William Carter Hambleton, Jr.
Feb 22, 2020
William Carter Hambleton Jr., 84 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on February 22, 2020 surrounded by loving family and friends.Bill was a 1953 graduate of DuPont Manual High School; a Design Engineer for over 40 years, a member of the Civil War Roundtable, member of the Air National Guard, a coach at Lyndon, Middletown and St. Matthew Recreations, and was...
Kathy Lynn (Hall) Mccollum
Feb 22, 2020
Kathy Lynn Hall McCollum, 56, of Lanesville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Kathy had a strong faith in God and enjoyed attending St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lanesville. She had a caring and giving heart that shined through in her passion for taking care of children. Kathy deeply loved her family and always enjoyed taking road trips...
Terry Joe Appell
Feb 21, 2020
Terry Joe Appell, 70, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020. He retired from Deam Lake and loved spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. Terry also enjoyed tractors. He was born on April 12, 1949 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Joseph and Edith (Wernke) Appell. Terry was also preceded in death by his sister, Judy...
James Ralph Hedgepeth
Feb 21, 2020
James Ralph Hedgepeth, 90, passed away on Feb 21, 2020 from Alzheimer's. A Louisville native, he was the son of Eva Davis (decd) and H. Mitchell Hedgepeth (decd). Ralph and his elder brother, Donald (decd) were raised by their mother. At 15, he was stricken with polio but had recovered by 17 to serve in the US Army during the...
Sandy Elmore
Feb 21, 2020
Sandy J. Elmore entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 21, 2020. She was born in Barren County, Kentucky on May 31, 1942 to the late Tevie and Jessie Bradshaw. Sandy was a retired hair stylist. She was an active member of Okolona Church of Christ. She loved cooking and caring for others, especially her 5 beautiful grandchildren. In addition...
Martin Christopher Severance
Feb 20, 2020
Martin Christopher Severance, 55, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020.He was born April 18, 1964 in Louisville to Martin W. and Martha Severance. He is preceded in death by his father, Martin Whitaker Severance, Jr.Martin was a graduate of St. Xavier High School (class of 1982), and of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (class of 1986), graduating...
Frances (Kiesler) Eveslage
Feb 20, 2020
Frances (Kiesler) Eveslage, 93, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Frances enjoyed sewing and gardening. She had a passion for cooking and will be remembered for her delicious Springerle cookies. Frances was a member at St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church where she was active in many church activities, including Christian Mothers and being...
Karen Lee Callahan
Feb 20, 2020
Karen Lee Callahan, 65, passed on to her Heavenly Father surrounded by her family. Karen is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jim; her son, Shane (Philana); her daughter, Ashlee (Justin); her grandson's, Caden Callahan and Ronan Callahan; sister, Mary Beth White; nephews, Michael (Ashlee) Chadwell, Matt (Amber) Chadwell; nieces, Joanie White, Erica Merrifield; great nephew's, Caleb, Collin and...
Steve Holmes
Feb 20, 2020
Steve Holmes, 60, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020.Steve was born on March 26, 1959 in Louisville, Kentucky to Freddy and Therea Holmes. He is preceded in death by his Parents, and Brother, Bruce Holmes.Steve is survived by his Sisters, Brenda Holmes, Theresa Phillips, Pam Davis, Regina Hill, and Rhonda Nevitt, Fiance, Donna M. Seay, Step-Son,...
Gloria Lee (Wireman) Heise
Feb 20, 2020
Gloria Lee Wireman Heise, 93, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Gloria enjoyed listening to gospel music and playing Bingo. She was a member of the Moose Lodge in Louisville and the American Legion Auxiliary. Above all else, Gloria's greatest love was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.She was born on August 16, 1926, in West Virginia to...
Barbara Powers
Feb 20, 2020
Barbara Powers, 61, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. She was born on March 3,1958 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Thorton Smith and Mable Riley. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother and grandmother and her sense of humor will be missed by everyone that knew her. In addition to her parents, Barbara...
Mary Gregory
Feb 20, 2020
Mary Gregory, 86, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Mary was a nurses aid and proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War.Mary was born on September 12, 1933 in Louisville, Kentucky to William and Katherine Brown. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Son, Rick Ulrich, Brother, William Brown, Sisters, Juanita...
Dana Len Mayfield-Stanchin
Feb 19, 2020
Dana L. Mayfield-Stanchin, 50, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.She was born on August 5, 1969 in Louisville, Kentucky to Doug and Dottie Brown. She is preceded in death by her Father, Doug Brown.Dana is survived by her Mother, Dottie Brown, Husband, Emery John Stanchin, II, Daughter, Jordan Mayfield, Sons, Jeffrey Mayfield and Jonathan Mayfield, and...
Steven Richard Cox
Feb 19, 2020
Steven R. Cox of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. He was 75 years old and a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and the Clark County YMCA.Steven was born in Madison, Wisconsin, to the late Richard and Sue Cox. Along with his parents, Steven is preceded in death by his...
Barbara Yvonne (Collins) Cavendish
Feb 19, 2020
Barbara Yvonne (Collins) Cavendish, 83, of Palmyra, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.She was born on March 29, 1936, in Warsaw, Kentucky, to the late Wesley and Harriet (Duncan) Collins. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Cavendish; and brothers, Bernard and Perry Collins.Barbara is survived by her daughter, Dianna Faye Cavendish;...
Nancy Ann Buttorff
Feb 19, 2020
Nancy Ann Buttorff, 89, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. She was born on July 12, 1930 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Theodore and Lola (Sills) Stallard. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mack P. Buttorff and brother, Barry Stallard. Nancy is survived by her children, Cyndy Buttorff, Deanna Valdes (Gus), Todd Buttorff...
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