Obituaries
Donald A. Carlile
Jun 12, 2019
Donald A. Carlile, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. He was born on March 16, 1935 in Jefferson County, Kentucky to James and Oma (Harmon) Carlile. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Mary Loretta Morehead and three brothers.He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Jo Carlile, daughter, Faith...
Tracy Ann (Kahl) Gore
Jun 12, 2019
Tracy Ann (Kahl) Gore, 47, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Of all the things she loved in her life, spending time with her children and family was her favorite thing to do. In her spare time, she loved fishing, shopping, and crocheting.She was born on September 27, 1971, in New Albany, Indiana, to Stephen...
Scott E. Hurst
Jun 12, 2019
Scott E. Hurst, 60, of Martinsburg, Indiana, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Scott was known as an excellent woodworker and cabinet maker. He loved to be outdoors fishing and mushroom hunting with his faithful pup, Dexter.He was born on June 9, 1959, in Salem, Indiana, to Shirley (Schamel) and the late Wayne E. Hurst.Along with his...
Alan K. Fields
Jun 12, 2019
Alan K. Fields, 71, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Alan was a gifted architect for more than 48 years. He had a brilliant, creative mind; could draw the straightest line; and contributed to the landscape of Louisville and Kentucky with the design of hundreds of residential and commercial buildings over his lifetime. Alan had a...
Imogene Basham
Jun 12, 2019
Imogene "Jean" Basham, 82, of Louisville, KY, passed away on June 12, 2019. She retired from G.E. with 28 years of service. Jean was an avid BINGO player and loved playing cards with her family. She enjoyed working in her yard. Jean was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend who loved her family dearly. She was preceded in death by...
William Lee Rusher
Jun 11, 2019
William Lee "Billy" Rusher, 51, passed away on June 11, 2019. Billy is survived by his daughter, Kristina Rusher; grandchildren, Larissa Rusher and Braelynn Rusher; mother, Judy (Jerry) Wyatt; father, Floyd (Janet) Rusher; sister, Sissy Rusher; brother, Dustin (Jenny) Rusher; nephew, Chace Hamilton.Visitation will be Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Southwest Louisville Chapel, 10304 Dixie...
Morgan Patrick "Pat" Sheehan Jr.
Jun 11, 2019
Morgan Patrick "Pat" Sheehan Jr., 79, formerly of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. He was born on June 3, 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky to Morgan and Stella Sheehan. Pat worked for Brown and Williamson in Louisville for 16 years and Roll-Lite Overhead Doors in Orlando, FL for 12 years. He was an avid University of Kentucky...
James Reed
Jun 11, 2019
James Reid, 71, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. When James entered the Military the Army misspelled his name and forever after he became James Reed. He was born on July 18, 1947 in Memphis, Tennessee to George and Loraine (Gaither) Reid. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, George Reid Jr., Gerald Reid,...
Whilma Mae Balsley
Jun 11, 2019
Whilma Mae Balsley , 86, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.She was born on July 26, 1932 in Louisville, Kentucky to Albert and Phyllis Terry. She is preceded in death by her parents.Whilma is survived by her loving Husband of 68 years, Ernest Balsley, Sr., Daughter, Sharon (Terry) Ballard, Daughter, Patricia (Mike) Dye, Son, Ernest (Debbie)...
Charles William Riney
Jun 11, 2019
Charles William Riney, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.He was born on February 16, 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky to Joseph and Mary (Cecil) Riney. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Michael J. Riney.He is survived by his sister, Joni R. Russell, brother, Richard L. Riney, sister, Janet M. Riney, niece, Jenna...
Virgil Lee Kelly, Jr.
Jun 10, 2019
Virgil L. "June" Kelly, Jr., born April 23, 1951, in Louisville, KY to the union of the late Virgil L. Kelly, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Glover Kelly. He departed this life June 10, 2019. He joined Dayspring Baptist Church under leadership of the late Rev. O.W. McClain. He was educated in the Jefferson County School system. He worked as a...
James R. "Pop" Ernst
Jun 10, 2019
James R. "Pop" Ernst, 77, died Monday evening with his family holding his hands until God took his hand and brought him Home. Jim was born in Louisville, Kentucky to Henry and Nellie Ernst who have both gone before him. He was a custom home builder in the Louisville area for over 50 years where he built beautiful homes for...
Diana Sue Cook
Jun 10, 2019
Diana Sue Cook, 58, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019. Diana was retired.She was born on April 24, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky to David and Almeta Burks. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Son, David J. Dean, Sisters: Susan Lindsley, Mary L. Lindsey, Anita F. Burks, and Deborah Smith, Brothers: Donald R. Burks, and...
Linda Kay Thurman
Jun 10, 2019
Linda Kay Thurman, 58, passed away on June 10, 2019. Her family meant the world to her and she loved spending her time with them. One of Linda's greatest enjoyments was having Sunday breakfast with her family. She was hardworking, dedicated, one of the most selfless people you could meet and had an infectious spirit. Linda was an amazing woman,...
Deanie E. Wright
Jun 9, 2019
Deanie E. (McCadden) Wright, 81, of Louisville, KY passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Norton Audubon Hospital.She was born on December 8, 1937 in Louisville to the late Edgar McCadden and Cora Green. Deanie attended Central High School and went on to begin her career as a CNA. She retired from Bashford Manor Nursing Home in 1999, after...
Shirley Ann Emrich
Jun 9, 2019
Shirley Miner Emrich, 85, of Louisville passed away Sunday, June 9th. She was born to the late John and Katharine Miner, a 1951 graduate of Mercy Academy, and a member of St. Martha parish since 1962.Shirley was a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines in the 1950's, then met her husband Tony and was married for 61 years.Preceding her in death...
Billy W. Kidd
Jun 9, 2019
Billy W. Kidd, 54, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019. He was born on December 11, 1964 in St. Louis, Missouri to Clifton Kidd and Francis Malone. He is preceded in death by his Father, Clifton S. Kidd and Niece Stepheny Angelin. Billy is survived by his loving Mother, Francis Begley, Sisters, Diane Weatherholt, and Sharon...
Jo Anne Sturgeon
Jun 9, 2019
Jo Anne Sturgeon, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Jo Anne was a homemaker who loved her family. She enjoyed concerts and especially David Gray. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing and made a variety of clothing for friends and family. Jo Anne's flowers were her pride and joy, along with her dogs. She...
Paul Edward Jekel
Jun 9, 2019
Paul Edward Jekel, 78, of New Salisbury, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, June 9, 2019. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was born on October 28, 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late William and Elsie (Pitts) Jekel. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Morene (Huff) Jekel; daughter,...
Jean Penrod
Jun 9, 2019
Jean Penrod , 94, of Valley Station, Ky passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019. She was born on January 6, 1925 in Chepstow, South Wales, United Kingdom to Charlie Edwards and Annie Lee Edwards. Jean was a World War Two Bride. She was in School Service and the Lunch Room Manager at PRP High School for over 30 years....
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