Obituaries
Michael W. Wright, Sr.
Jul 8, 2018
Michael W. Wright, Sr., 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018. He was born on December 31, 1952 in Somerset, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Alice Burton, Father, Ralston Wright, Sr., Step-Father, Homer Burton, Brother, Ralston "Junior" Wright, Aunt, Dorothy Wright.Michael is survived by his Daughter, Angela (Richard) Hayes, Son, Michael (Wesley)...
Jordan Jp Patrick
Jul 7, 2018
Jordan "JP" Patrick , 28, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 7, 2018. JP was born on February 8, 1990 in Lakeland , Florida to Tonna (Wurfel) Aspinall. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Effie Jane Patrick, James Patrick, Sr., and Wanda Joy Wurfel. He is survived by his family Tonna (Mark) Aspinall, brother Chase (Amanda) Patrick...
John Foy Marchman
Jul 7, 2018
John Marchman , 72, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018. He was born on September 2, 1945 in Dothan, Alabama to William and Vera Marchman. He is preceded in death by his Parents.John is survived by Daughter, Alison McGaughey (Scott), Granddaughters, Lindsay McGaughey, and Megan McGaughey, Brothers, Rex Marchman (Linda), and Mike Marchman (Shirley), Sister-In-Laws, Sandra...
Rita French Bell
Jul 7, 2018
Rita French Bell, age 66 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018. Rita attended Morehead State University and was a retired administrator with TARC after 30 years of service. She loved fishing and boating, and ancestry. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Margaret Piercy French and 2 brothers. Rita is survived by her loving husband...
Bernice Bratton
Jul 6, 2018
Bernice Bratton, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018.She was born on June 2, 1933 in Greensboro, North Carolina to the late Edward and Maggie Bratton. She was also preceded in death by her Significant Other, John Wharton, Sisters, Elizabeth Franklin, Annie Mildred Stancil, Louise M. Jackson, Barbara E. Bratton, and Carolyn L. Kurvin, and Brothers,...
Frederick Emmanuel Douglas
Jul 6, 2018
Frederick Emmanuel Douglas, 100, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018. He enjoyed raising quails, served as lead deacon for 40 years at the Second Baptist Church, and was the co-founder of the Thomas English Elks Lodge as Exalted Ruler.Fred was born on June 28, 1918, in Robertson County, Tennessee, to the late Robert L. and Jessie...
Geraldine Ann (Alcorn) Miller
Jul 6, 2018
Geraldine Ann (Alcorn) Miller, 73, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018. Gerry's passion was cooking and being with her family.She was born on March 28, 1945, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to the late George L. and Laura R. Alcorn. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings.Gerry is survived by her loving husband of...
Steven Glenn Wooldridge
Jul 6, 2018
Steven Glenn "Steve" Wooldridge, 52, of Elizabeth, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018, at his home. He was an avid fan and loved cheering on the UofL Cardinals. Steve enjoyed many things in life, especially golfing, coaching softball, and spending time with his family and friends.He was born on October 29, 1965, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Francis "Wayne"...
Frances Arville (Rogers) Tuell
Jul 6, 2018
Frances A. "Frankie" (Rogers) Tuell, 76, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born on March 15, 1942, to the late Charles H. Rogers, Sr., and Esther L. (Adcock) Rogers. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Lewis and Charles Rogers; and her...
Edward Larue Gusler
Jul 5, 2018
Edward Larue "Ed" Gusler, Jr., 54, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at his home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, was an avid reader of science fiction novels, and was known as a free spirit who loved to travel in Central and South America.He was born on October 23, 1963, in Corydon, Indiana,...
Carolyn Wilson
Jul 5, 2018
Carolyn Wilson, 83, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018. She was born on September 14, 1934 in Canton, Ohio to John Dalton and Beatrice Jamison. Carolyn is survived by her 3 daughters, Patricia Jamison, Joanne Hazelwood, Laurie Rock, sister, Gloria Ruda, 5 grandchildren, Shawna Frazier, LaDonna Adams, Derrick Wilson, Jordan Rock Willard, Jared Rock, 10 great...
Michael Wayne Churchill
Jul 5, 2018
Michael Wayne "Mike" Churchill, 65, of Louisville, KY, gained his wings on July 5, 2018. He was a retired electrician from Louisville International Airport. He enjoyed fishing in his spare time. Mike was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Edith Churchill, Sr. and brother, Richard Churchill, Jr.Mike is survived by...
Mikel Todd Kennedy
Jul 5, 2018
Mikel Todd Kennedy, 28, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018. He was a member of Cove Baptist Church and a 2008 graduate of New Albany High School. Mikel loved music, playing video games, posting on his YouTube channel as "Gimpin'-ain't-easy", and cheering on the UofL Cardinals.He was born on October 17, 1989, in Louisville, Kentucky, to...
Donald Lee Stanfield
Jul 5, 2018
Don Stanfield, 85, of Brandenburg, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018. ..He was born on December 29, 1932 in Buffalo, New York to John and Marjorie (Fitzsimmons) Stanfield. He is preceded in death by his parents John W and Marjorie Stanfield, his beloved wife, Mary Louise Stanfield, daughter, Kristie Stanfield.cherished sister-in-law, Sarah Gibson, brothers, Walter Stanfield, Jackie Stanfield...
Mark Allen Bryant
Jul 5, 2018
Mark Allen Bryant, 58, of Louisville, KY passed away on July 5, 2018. He was a teacher and coach for over 30 years in Iowa and Kentucky. Mark was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan and enjoyed listening to and playing music. His favorite pastimes were playing video games and cooking for his family and friends. Mark enjoyed making others laugh....
Emily Rae Vittitow
Jul 4, 2018
Emily Rae Vittitow, 20, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 4, 2018. Emily was born on August 11, 1997 in Louisville, Kentucky to Todd and Becky (Eckert) Vittitow. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Frankie Vittitow. She was a hostess at PF Changs and a student at JCTC. Emily was a very sweet...
Betty Jo Armes
Jul 4, 2018
Betty Jo Armes, 64, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. She was born on March 15, 1954 in Hodgensville, Kentucky to Guy and Opal (Case) Peacock. She is preceded in death by her Father, Guy Peacock, Mother, Opal Peacock, Son, Johnny Armes, Jr., Son, Jason Armes, and Sister, Linda Hovious.Betty is survived by her loving Husband...
Silas Metz
Jul 3, 2018
Silas is survived by his loving parents, Nicholas and Meagan (Wagner) Metz; brother, Connor Metz; and sister, Scarlett Metz.To our dear son, Silas:"On the day you were brought into the world, a rainbow formed in the sky; and I must believe it beckoned you to heaven. Nothing is harder than to wake up all alone, realize it's not okay, and...
Doris Laverne (Robertson) Wilson
Jul 3, 2018
Doris Laverne (Robertson) Wilson, 90, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Sellersburg, Indiana, where she loved being a member of the Food Pantry and providing meals for the needy. In her spare time, Doris loved...
Joseph Anthony Russo, Jr.
Jul 3, 2018
Joseph Anthony "Skipper" Russo, Jr., age 74 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018. He graduated from Eastern High School and was an architect with American Tile. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sheri Lynn Russo; his parents, Joseph Anthony Russo, Sr. and Avalon Russo.Joe is survived by his loving children, Gabrielle Russo (Michael Distler), Jill Jackson,...
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