Obituaries
Howard Jerome Stiles
Dec 15, 2017
Howard Jerome Stiles, 87, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017. Howard was born on October 22, 1930 in Mauckport, Indiana to the late James Otis and Virginia (Bennett) Stiles. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers and son, Dennis Stiles. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Hilda...
William Delbert Starks, Sr.
Dec 14, 2017
William Delbert "Shorty" Starks, Sr., 81, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017. Delbert loved being outdoors, whether it be gardening, fishing, or taking walks. He was an avid UK fan and loved spending time with his family and friends.Delbert was born on March 20, 1936, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to the late William and Mary (Robertson) Starks....
Gene Pfeiffer
Dec 14, 2017
Gene Pfeiffer, 83, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 14, 2017. He retired from McKesson after 38 years of service and was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Gene was born on June 17, 1934 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Auther and Catherine (Wick) Pfeiffer. He was also preceded in death by his son Eugene Pfeiffer, Jr.,...
Billy James Allen
Dec 13, 2017
Billy James "BJ" Allen, Jr. 68, of Louisville, KY passed away on December 13, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a graduate of Pleasure Ridge Park High School and then joined the Marine Corp serving in the Vietnam War. He was a heavy equipment operator for the Naval Ordinance Station and Fort Knox. BJ loved...
Darrell Johnson Phelps
Dec 13, 2017
Darrell J. Phelps, age 69 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Originally from Morgantown, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Walter and Bonnie Mae Johnson Phelps. He was an elder at the Crestwood Church of Christ and an Air Force Veteran. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, James Clifford, Arthur, Elrie, Charlie, Archie...
Gerald Harlow
Dec 13, 2017
Gerald "Jerry" Thomas Harlow, 72, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Jerry is survived by his children, Jamie Harlow, Darlene Jackson (Tommy), Melody Rodriguez, Christy Harlow, Holly Harlow, Jessica Harlow, Cathy Hall, Theresa Heyser, Lisa Hester (Nick), Judy Ginthum, Mary Nethery (Morris); 27 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will...
Gerald T. Woods
Dec 12, 2017
Gerald T. Woods, 78, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 12, 2017. Gerald retired from Delta Direct Staffing, he was a Pilot, and also served in the Air Force. He enjoyed music, spending time with his lovely bride and loved working with computers. Gerald was born on November 8, 1939 in Beech Creek, Kentucky to the late Charles Woods...
Frances Klinglesmith
Dec 12, 2017
Frances Klinglesmith, 88, of Elizabeth, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. She was born in Franklin Crossroads, Kentucky on March 5, 1929 to the late Thomas and Cora Tilford. She belonged to Hillsdale Baptist Church and was a longtime associate at Woolworth's and Woolco.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Klinglesmith;...
Alice Fay (Gardner) Johns
Dec 12, 2017
Alice Fay Johns, 62, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on December 12, 2017. She retired after being a NICU nurse for over 30 years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Elizabeth, Indiana. Alice loved to paint, read, be with her dogs, and collect decorative plates.Alice was born on December 19, 1954, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the...
Pauline G Burns
Dec 12, 2017
Pauline G. Burns, 80, of Bardstown, KY passed away at her home on December 12, 2017. She was born in Pulaski County on March 31, 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Flora Rector Godby and her husband, Ernest Staples, Sr.Pauline is survived by her husband, Vernon Burns, son, Ernest Staples, Jr. of Utica, KY; daughters,...
Norma M. Figg
Dec 12, 2017
Norma Maedene McDowell Figg, 91, passed away on December 12, 2017, surrounded by her family. Norma was a member of the Huntington Park Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. During World War II , she serviced airplanes for Curtiss-Wright while her future husband served in the Navy. She created a loving home for their five children and was actively involved in the...
Richard John Caporale
Dec 12, 2017
Richard John "Popop" Caporale, 71, of Louisville, KY passed away on December 12, 2017. He was an Army Veteran who proudly served in the Vietnam War. He was an avid UofL fan, loved going fishing, cooking and devoted his life to raising his wonderful children and grandchildren. Richard was always a man of his word, willing to help anyone with...
Loretta Frances Ferguson
Dec 11, 2017
Loretta Frances Ferguson, 87, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 18, 1930 to the late Leslie Taylor Reece and Bertha Reen Reece. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Reverend William Kenneth Ferguson; sisters, Maxine Sylvia Pitcock and...
Mary G. Berry
Dec 11, 2017
Mary Berry, age 78 of Louisville, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother and Sister, and was born in 1939 in Pewee Valley, Kentucky to the late Carl and Thelma Berry.Mary leaves to survive her memory her children, Steve (Judy), Gerald (Melissa), Larry (Kristina), Rita (Phillip) and Alicia Kaye (Charles); her brother, Lawrence Berry (Theresa);...
Delbert Wade Thompson, Sr.
Dec 11, 2017
Delbert Wade "Chief" Thompson, Sr., 74, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on September 3, 1943 to the late Chester and Anna Christine Thompson.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Albin. Delbert is survived by his beloved...
Debra Lynne Gajewski
Dec 11, 2017
Debra Lynne Gajewski, 61, of Louisville, KY passed away on December 11, 2017. She loved to play BINGO, crochet and collected angels. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Christina Myers; parents, Robert and Ruby Lee and brother, Robert Lee, Jr.Debra is survived by her husband, Perry Gajewski; children, Larry Lee, Tracey (Mike) Grimsley, and Sean Brown; grandchildren, Auston,...
Joyce Loraine Bergstrom
Dec 10, 2017
Joyce Loraine Bergstrom, 90, of Fairdale, Kentucky passed away on Sunday evening, December 10, 2017. She was born in Covington, Kentucky on September 23, 1927 to the late Robert and Sophia (Reid) Gambrell. Joyce grew up in Louisville, Kentucky and was a longtime active member of Southern Hills Church of the Nazarene (formerly Southside). She was a godly woman, selfless,...
George David Mckeown
Dec 10, 2017
George David "Davey" McKeown, 62, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 10, 2017. Davey was born on April 4, 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his mother, Dolores McKeown; and his brother, Russell Keene McKeown.He is survived by his wife, Faith McKeown; father, William McKeown, Sr.; daughter, Casey McKeown; grandchildren, Jayda Booker, Alexandria Stinson, Nollie...
Martin Epstein
Dec 9, 2017
Martin "Marty" Epstein, 81, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 9, 2017. He retired from US Airways. Marty was born on July 24, 1936 in Astoria Long Island, New York to the late William Epstein and Sadie Weitzner Epstein. Marty is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Sheri Drabin; and his sister, Elissa Epstein Boleen. There will...
Brian Mcclain Price
Dec 9, 2017
Brian McClain Price, 41, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 17, 1976 to Robert W. Price and the late Elizabeth J. Price.In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by a daughter, Amber Davidson and dear friend, Dawn Renee Davidson.Brian is survived by his wife, Angelia...
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