Obituaries
James R. Venable
Feb 5, 2019
James R. Venable "Jim," 69, of Prospect, passed away at his home on February 5, 2019.Jim is survived by the love of his life, Laurie (m. 1988); sons Matthew (Shelli), and Benjamin; brothers Bill (Mary Jane), Jerry (Cathy), and Randy; mother-in-law Imogene Wilson; sister-in-law Connie (Evan), and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 10 am - 12 pm...
Alice Leona Marshall
Feb 5, 2019
Alice Leona Marshall, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. She was born on December 17, 1934 in Louisville, Kentucky to Huron and Agnes Harmon. She is preceded in death by her parents.Alice is survived by her Sons, Mike Marshall, and Edward Marshall III, Sister, Virginia Flatt, Grandchildren, Joey Daniel, Tammy, and Kenny. Alice devoted her...
Alvin Franklin Collins
Feb 5, 2019
Alvin Franklin Collins, 60, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Alvin was a member of Emmaus Road Church and loved hunting, fishing, and being outdoors.He was born on August 30, 1958 in Burkesville, Kentucky to the late Junior and Hettie (Guthrie) Collins.Alvin is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Elizabeth "Kay" Collins; sister, Nancy...
Robert Arthur Remley
Feb 4, 2019
Robert Arthur "Coco Pops" Remley, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019. He was born on February 18, 1951 in Cambridge, Ohio. Coco Pops loved watching sports. He enjoyed his Bud Light, Pepsi and was a ladies man. He will be truly missed by those that knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by...
Linda Sue Burkhead
Feb 4, 2019
Linda Sue Burkhead, 62, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019. Linda was a lover of animals and a member of PETA, ASPCA, and The Sierra Club.She was born on December 1, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky to Elmer and Ella Winfrey. She is preceded in death by her Father, Elmer Winfrey.Linda is survived by her loving Husband...
Mary Alice Bryant
Feb 4, 2019
Mary Alice Bryant, 98, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019. She was born on July 15, 1920 in Indianapolis, Indiana to late Noah and Hallie (Jett) Jackson. She is also preceded in death by her husband, William Harold Bryant, sister, Velma Howlett and brother, Wallace Jackson.Mary Alice is survived by her daughters, Carole (Ken) Thompson, Kay...
Wanda Jean (Burdine) Sowle
Feb 4, 2019
Wanda Jean (Burdine) Sowle, 62, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019. Wanda will be remembered for her love of collecting ceramic turtles and angels.She was born on August 11, 1956, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to the late Ray and "Bobbie" Burdine. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Larry Burdine.Wanda is...
Russell Patrick Jones
Feb 4, 2019
Russell Patrick Jones, 74, of Elizabeth, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019, at his home with family gathered. He was a United States Navy veteran. He was born on April 11, 1944, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late George and Mary (Gullett) Jones. Russell was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Margaret (McNaughton) Jones; and...
Florence Taddie Pottinger
Feb 4, 2019
Florence Taddie Pottinger, 93, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019. She is preceded in death by husband, Joseph Pottinger; and four of their children. She is survived by her daughter, Paulette Korody (Lewis); son, Ken Pottinger (Judy); several grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. A private burial will be held at Resthaven Memorial...
Lois L. Wolf
Feb 4, 2019
Lois L. Wolf, age 84 of LaGrange, Kentucky, was taken home by the angels on Monday, February 4, 2019. She was a devoted member of Southeast Christian Church. She was a loving wife, mother and cherished grandmother. Her relationship with Jesus Christ was the most important part of her life and sharing that love with others.Lois is survived by her...
Laverne Joyce Bliss
Feb 4, 2019
LaVerne Joyce Bliss, 76, passed away on February 4, 2019.She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Morris Bliss and parents, Albert and Helen Waters.LaVerne is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Mudd, Helen (John Shimizu) Beckmann and Melondy Ganschow; grandchildren, John Robert Shimizu, Cody Ganschow, Tim Ganschow, Jr., Dylan Shimizu, Brandon Shimizu and Sophie Mudd and one great-grandchild. Visitation...
Millicent Ruth (Sams) Witthoeft
Feb 3, 2019
Millicent Ruth (Sams) Witthoeft, 82, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, and Orange, California, died on Sunday afternoon, February 3, 2019. She was a devout Christian and Baptist by faith. Millicent had a successful and distinguished career in the insurance industry that began at Great West Life Insurance in 1960. She enjoyed politics, was always the life of the party, and made...
Norma Jean (Snelling) Means
Feb 3, 2019
Norma Jean (Snelling) Means, 79, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019. She was a faithful member of Cherry Street Church of Christ in New Albany where she was a teacher in the ladies Sunday school class. Jean also volunteered for Priscilla's Place (Teen Challenge of Kentucky) for 14 years.She was born on August 15, 1939, in...
Jane Holstner
Feb 3, 2019
Jane Holstner, 83, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019. Jane was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born on December 7, 1935 in Louisville, KY to Chester and Addie Davison. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ervon Finnegan Holstner; parents, Chester B. and Addie Ellen Davison; son, Mark Rose...
Janet Linda Knipp
Feb 2, 2019
Janet Linda Knipp, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. She was born on July 29, 1948 in Wurzburg, Germany to Richard and Mary (Roche) Conway. She retired from Walgreens after 17 years of service.She is survived by her two daughters, Nancy Knipp Anderson & Katie Knipp (Page) Mills, two grandchildren, Sarah L. Geisler & Gabriel...
Sondra Paije Jordan
Feb 2, 2019
Sondra Paije Jordan, 44, of Louisville, KY passed away on February 2, 2019. She enjoyed singing, dancing and had a contagious laugh. Paije had a sweet and caring personality. Paije is survived by her children, Alex Jordan and Liam Longmire; father, Donald Grisham; mother, Joyce (Larry) Ruphard; sisters, Terri (Tony) Alford and Sue (Keith) Hill; brothers, Rick (Tess) Grisham, Jeff...
Joan Patricia Schweitzer
Feb 2, 2019
Joan Patricia Schweitzer , 84, of Shelbyville, Kentucky passed away on February 2, 2019. She was a homemaker and member of South Oldham Christian Church.From the time she was a little child, Joan's (Better known in the family as Grammy) primary goal in life was to get married and raise a loving family. From 1957 until 17 days before she...
Pamela Joy (Anders) Probus
Feb 2, 2019
Pamela Joy (Anders) Probus, 62, loving mom and gramby, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and making all types of crafts. Pamela was a caregiver to so many and loved to volunteer annually with the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. She was born on May 26, 1956 in London, Kentucky to the...
Carol Ann Whitman
Feb 1, 2019
Carol Ann Whitman , 57, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019. She was born on March 1, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky to John and Gerladine (Oaks) Whitman. Carol enjoyed country music and cooking. She loved her kids and her grandbabies. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Son, Tony Whitman, and Brother, Ralph Whitman. Carol...
Janette M. Brown
Feb 1, 2019
Janette M. Brown , 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019. She was born on August 31, 1944 in Louisville , Kentucky to James and Lily (Horn) Leake. She was raised in West Louisville and Brooks, KY. At the age of 15 in Brooks, KY she met her husband of 57 years, Maxie T. Brown. After...
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