Obituaries
Karen Yvette Starnes
Dec 16, 2017
Karen Yvette "Sissy" Starnes, 74, passed away on Saturday, 16, 2017. She was retired from United States Postal Service and was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1960.She was preceded in death by husband, Reginald Starnes, Sr.; parents, Louis and Georgia Webster, Sr.; brothers, Louis Webster, Jr. and Jerome Webster; sister, Brenda Webster and great grandson, Deodric. Karen...
C. Louise Phipps
Dec 16, 2017
C. Louise (Armstrong) Phipps, 92, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017. She was a founding member of Hamburg Church of Christ. Louise enjoyed many things but her true love was spending time with her family.Louise was born on July 28, 1925 in Charlestown, IN to the late James Armstrong & Eulala (Finley) Kursner. Along with her...
Jana Carlene Fortwengler
Dec 16, 2017
Jana Carlene Fortwengler, 56, of Louisville Kentucky passed away Saturday December 16, 2017. She was the Attendance Clerk at Noe Middle School. She is preceded in death by her brother Gregory and father Mount Higdon. She is survived by her mother Lois, brother Tom, husband Steve, daughter Kaitlin, and son Lucas.Jana was a long time advocate of special needs through...
Nelson Willis, Jr.
Dec 15, 2017
Nelson "Rock" Willis, Jr., was one of four children to the union of the late Rev. Nelson and Mary Susan Willis, Sr. of Louisville, KY on September 22, 1929. He departed this life on Thursday, December 14, 2017 in his home. He was a graduate of Central High School class of 1947 1/2. Nelson's love and kindness will be remembered...
Jamel William Mundy
Dec 15, 2017
Jamel William Mundy, 26, of Louisville returned home to meet his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 15, 2017. Jamel was born March 9, 1991, in Louisville, Kentucky with a deep love of all things artistic. He was a devoted son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin to all who were blessed to love him and a kind, compassionate friend to all...
Kathy Jane Mills
Dec 15, 2017
Kathy Jane Mills, 64, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017. She was born in Owenton, Kentucky on June 21, 1953 to the late Curtis Mefford and Martha Lehman. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Debbie Smith.Kathy is survived by her beloved daughter, April Gaus; son, Jamie Holmes, daughter, Devon Moore, step-father,...
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);...
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