Obituaries
Willie Eugene Simmons
Feb 10, 2019
Willie Eugene Simmons was born November 23, 1947, in Louisville, KY and he went home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2019. His final days were spent surrounded with family and friends.Willie Eugene Simmons attended Shawnee High School and then served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman. In his spare time, he loved playing cards,...
James Ernest Lawless Sr.
Feb 10, 2019
James Ernest Lawless Sr., 86, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019. James lived at American Village and was known to everyone as "Pops", and was a retired tree and landscape gardener.He was born on July 15, 1932 in Jefferson County, Tennessee to George and Viola Lawless. He is preceded in death by his, Wife, Dorothy, parents,...
Raymond Lee "Junie" Banet, Jr.
Feb 10, 2019
Raymond Lee "Junie" Banet, Jr., 88, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019. He worked at Hoosier Panel and E.M. Cummings. Junie was a life-long member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church. He was born on July 8, 1930 in Floyds Knobs to the late Raymond and Flora (Sprigler) Banet. Junie was also preceded...
Frances Rae Van Arsdale
Feb 10, 2019
Frances Rae Van Arsdale, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Frances was a member of South Jefferson Christian Church.She was born on February 4, 1934 in Leitchfield, Kentucky to Leo and Edna Birch. She is preceded in death by her Husband, William Stanley Van Arsdale, her parents, and granddaughter, Jessica Cecil..Frances is survived by her...
Carol Lee Mcdaniel
Feb 10, 2019
Carol Lee McDaniel, 80, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday morning, February 10, 2019. He was a disabled United States Navy veteran and a member of the VFW Post 3281. Carol enjoyed playing pool, fishing and also riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He was born on May 18, 1938 in English, Indiana to the late Cyrus and Ruah...
Carl Wayne Pickett
Feb 10, 2019
Carl Wayne Pickett, 79, passed away on February 10, 2019. He retired from GE after 30 years of service. Carl was an avid UK fan. His family meant the world to him and he looked forward to the time he spent with them.He was preceded in death by his parents, Estill and Dell Pickett; brother, L.C. Pickett and sister, Margaret...
Sergio Anthony Crescente
Feb 9, 2019
Sergio Anthony Crescente, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Sergio enjoyed metal detecting, mixing music and loved fishing. He was born on January 19, 1952 in Naples, Italy, to the late Felix and Maria Crescente. Sergio is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Marie Crescente; son, Danny Crescente (Angela); granddaughter, Breanna Crescente; siblings, Nina Campagna,...
Mark Thomas Standafer
Feb 9, 2019
Mark Thomas Standafer, 57, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Mark was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed spending time with his family in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Mark was a faithful member of Northside Christian Church. Through a twelve-step program, he was able to achieve 19 years of continuous sobriety....
David Henry Rice
Feb 9, 2019
David Henry Rice, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019. David was a 32 Degree Master Mason, since 1969, at Suburban Lodge,a member of Scottish Rite, a United States Navy Veteran, a friend of Bill's for 24 years, and a member and active volunteer of Southeast Christian Church.He was born on September 25, 1934 in Powderly,...
Rosemarie Leasure
Feb 9, 2019
Rosemarie Leasure, 82, passed away at home on February 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Karl Leasure; mother, Charlotte Schluesshuber; sisters, Renate and Giesela.Rosemarie is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Mason) Doggett; son, Charles (Sandy) Leasure; grandchildren, Justin (Rose) Doggett, Whitney DeNardi and Sabrina Leasure; one sister and brother and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will...
Irene Anderson
Feb 8, 2019
Irene Anderson, 83, passed away on February 8, 2019. She enjoyed gardening, working in the yard with Ellis reading and working crossword puzzles. Irene was a devoted, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Nellie Douglas, siblings, J.C. Douglas, James Estil Douglas, Paul Lewis Douglas,...
Donna Jean (Conover) Hash
Feb 7, 2019
Donna Jean (Conover) Hash, 63, of Lexington, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019. She was a lover of animals and enjoyed shopping. Donna worked for many years as a manager at the Long John Silver's in Madison, Indiana. She attended the Lexington Presbyterian Church. Donna was a devoted mother and cherished any moment spent with her grandchildren.She was...
Eva Brooks Rhea
Feb 7, 2019
Eva Brooks "Nan" Rhea, age 93 of Largo, Florida passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019. She was born January 28, 1926 in Pennington Gap, VA., where she attended school and eventually married her first husband, the late Les Pennington. She and Les moved to Louisville where she raised her family and worked at GE as an inspector. After Les...
John Deane Pontrich
Feb 6, 2019
John Deane "Jack" Pontrich, 86, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Jack was served in the US Army during the Korean Era. He was born on December 24, 1932 in St. Albans, West Virginia to the late John Walter and Esther Pontrich. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Norma Pontrich; son, Gary...
Alan Edward Fogle
Feb 6, 2019
Alan Edward Fogle, 56, passed away on February 6, 2019. He was a retired roofer, and a jack of many trades. Alan enjoyed bicycling, being outdoors and cooking out; he also loved his cars, in which he had a talent for. He also loved spending time with family and friends.He was preceded in death by his mother, Betsy Neal and...
Julie Ann Williams
Feb 6, 2019
Julie Ann Williams, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Roger Bright Thompson and Joyce (McCafferty) Thompson. Born and raised in Hikes Point, Louisville, Julie was a proud alumna of Seneca High School. She lived for many years in LaGrange and then Lexington before moving back to Louisville. Julie...
James B. Vaughn
Feb 6, 2019
James B. "Pat" Vaughn, 81, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Pat was a member of Gospel Tabernacle in Jeffersonville and enjoyed mowing the grass and being outside.He was born on February 8, 1937, in Burkesville, Kentucky, to the late John Vaughn and Lilly (Murray) Johnson. Along with his parents, Pat is preceded in death by...
Dennis Edward Hardesty
Feb 6, 2019
Dennis Edward Hardesty, 68, passed away on February 6, 2019. He was a Marine who served in Vietnam. Dennis was a fun, loving man that loved to make people laugh. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and hunting. Dennis enjoyed listening to music, especially to Donna and her family. He was a collector of many things and would never pass up...
Jesse Lee Stevens
Feb 6, 2019
Jesse Lee Stevens , 92, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Jesse was a deacon and member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Elizabethtown and he proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was born on December 18, 1926 in Drakesboro, Kentucky to Oscar and Elizabeth (Epley) Stevens . He is preceded...
Judith Lynn Wilson
Feb 5, 2019
Judith Lynn Wilson, 64, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Judith was a retired chemist for ZeonShe was born on October 21, 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky to James and Kitty Jones. She is preceded in death by her parents, and Sister, Sue Ann Jagodzinski.Judith is survived by her Sons, Christopher B. Wilson, Timothy D. Wilson, and...
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