Obituaries

Joseph Havey

Joseph Havey

Oct 26, 2017

Joseph Devilla "Jody" Havey, 52, passed away on October 26, 2017. He was an avid UK fan.He was preceded in death by his father, William Lee Havey, Sr.Jody is survived by his mother, Jereldine Havey; brother, Bill (Lee) Havey, Jr.; sister, Dottie (John) Davidson; nieces and nephews; Jeremy, Kourtney (Brandon), Austin (Whitnie) and Ally and many great-nieces and nephew.A memorial...

Anna Charlene Estes

Anna Charlene Estes

Oct 26, 2017

Charlene Estes, age 91, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017. She was a devoted member and served many years in service in the churches she attended. She loved to minister to shut-ins and the elderly. Charlene was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd; and her parents, Howard Allen and Mattie Barber Pope. Charlene is survived by her...

Billy John Grier

Billy John Grier

Oct 25, 2017

Billy John "Bill" Grier, 77, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. He was a United States Navy veteran. Bill worked as a realtor and was a former employee at Horseshoe Casino. He was proud of his Native American heritage and enjoyed handicapping horse races.He was born on December 12, 1939, in Grand Saline, Texas, to the...

Jackie Christine Mauk

Jackie Christine Mauk

Oct 25, 2017

Jackie Christine Mauk, 63, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on October 2, 1954 to the late John L. Kolb and Rosetta "Bunny" Rosenberger. She was preceded in death by her father; John L. Kolb, and step-father; Neb Rosenberger.Jackie is survived by her beloved son James "JB" Cornette, sister; Donna...

Gwen Biggers

Gwen Biggers

Oct 25, 2017

Gwendolyn Biggers, 63, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 25, 2017. She was born on October 1, 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Charles and Lucy (Thornton) Biggers. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Gitanna Young and brother Charles Biggers. Gwen is survived by her son M. Biggers, sisters, Deloris Littlejohn, Gloria Biggers, Mamie Combs,...

Tracy Lea Allen

Tracy Lea Allen

Oct 25, 2017

Tracy Allen, 41, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 25, 2017. She was a 1994 graduate of Eastern High School and graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a BA degree in accounting in 1998. She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority where she was known for saying what everyone else was thinking. Tracy was also a gifted...

Karon Hosey

Karon Hosey

Oct 24, 2017

Karon Hosey, 64, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 24, 2017. She retired from Spectera Care as a Quality Improvement Specialist. Karon was an avid fan of the University of Florida, loved to needlepoint and enjoyed reading. At a young age, Karon enjoyed singing with many gospel groups. She was born on December 8, 1952 in Tampa, Florida to...

Ralph Wayne Renfrow

Ralph Wayne Renfrow

Oct 24, 2017

Ralph Wayne Renfrow, 68, of Irvington, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on May 2, 1949 to the late Orvel and Juanita Renfrow.Ralph was a Veteran of The United States Marines, and also retired from International Harvester. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Ralph Wayne Renfrow, Jr.Ralph...

Anita C. (Eurton) Wade

Anita C. (Eurton) Wade

Oct 23, 2017

Anita Charlene (Eurton) Wade, 91, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Monday morning, October 23, 2017. She was a proud homemaker and enjoyed farming alongside her late husband, Wallace. Anita was a member of Chapel Hill Christian Church and absolutely adored her grandchildren and loved spending time with them. She will also be remembered for her love of visiting the...

James Kerry Walton

James Kerry Walton

Oct 22, 2017

James Kerry Walton, 42, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 22, 2017. James was born on August 25, 1975 in Louisville, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his father, Frank Walton; grandparents, Coleen Wright, James Wright, Christine Walton and Kerry Walton. He is survived by his parents, Deborah and Cliff Swihart; brothers, Roger Walton and Leonard Waddell; and...

Alberta S. Pontius

Alberta S. Pontius

Oct 22, 2017

Alberta S. Pontius, 71, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 13, 1946.She was preceded in death by her parents; Albert L. Stewart, and mother, Laura Mae (Henry) Schaff.Alberta is survived by her daughter, Laura (Rick) Tinnell, granddaughter, Ashley (Justin) Tinnell; and a host of other family members and...

James Leroy Burks

James Leroy Burks

Oct 22, 2017

James L. "Leroy" Burks, 70, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017. He was a member of New Horizon Full Gospel Baptist Church. He was honorably discharged from the Air Force and served in the Vietnam War. He also served in the Army Reserves. He was an officer of the Louisville Metro Police department of which he retired from...

David Gene Moore

David Gene Moore

Oct 22, 2017

David Gene Moore, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 19, 1949 to the late Johnny and Edna Moore. He was retired from Kentucky Trailer. He loved fishing, hunting and old cars.David is survived by his beloved siblings, Johnny (Linda) Moore, Sue (Harold) Higginbotham, Carol McGrew and Cindy...

Harold Raymond Puckett

Harold Raymond Puckett

Oct 21, 2017

Harold Raymond Puckett, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at the Western Kentucky Veterans Center. He was born in Highland Park, Kentucky on December 7, 1932, to the late Raymond and Delia Cox Puckett. He was a veteran in the United States Air Force and retired from LTV Steel, formerly Edgcomb Metals. He was of...

Dana Rene Oliver

Dana Rene Oliver

Oct 21, 2017

Dana Rene Oliver was born in New Albany, Indiana, to the union of late parents Frazier Oliver and Gladys (McPheeters) Oliver. Dana was baptized at Second Baptist Church and attended Galatian Baptist Church in New Albany, Indiana. She attended New Albany High School, Class of 1973 and attended Indiana University Bloomington where she became a member of Zeta Phi Beta...

Neida K. Davis

Neida K. Davis

Oct 21, 2017

Neida K. Davis, 56, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, October 21, 2017. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 21, 1960.She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Verna Carroll, and brother, Bruce Carroll.Neida is survived by her beloved husband of 10 years, Eddie Davis. daughters; Veronica...

James Russell Adkins, Sr.

James Russell Adkins, Sr.

Oct 21, 2017

James Russell Adkins, 75, passed away on October 21, 2017. He was employed for many years at Louisville Bedding, Louisville Forge and Gear and Adkins Export Packing and Machinery Movers. James was a master carpenter, locksmith and certified in HVAC. He enjoyed going fishing, reading and tinkering on various projects. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Taft...

Dorothy Jean (Bowers) Ramp

Dorothy Jean (Bowers) Ramp

Oct 20, 2017

Dorothy Jean (DJ) Ramp, 94, died on October 20 at Baptist Health Floyd with her daughter by her side.DJ was born June 28, 1923, in Peoria, Illinois, to Charlie and Nina Bowers. DJ grew up in Elmwood, Illinois, and attended Illinois State University where she earned a certificate in Elementary Education. She later received her B.S. from Bradley University in...

Gary Lynn Johnson

Gary Lynn Johnson

Oct 20, 2017

Gary Lynn "Big Guy" Johnson, 58, passed away on October 20, 2017. He owned Gary L. Johnson Heating & Cooling and worked closely with his daughter, Whitney and son, Nick in his business every day. He was a hard worker and was an avid hunter, fisherman and enjoyed building and racing cars with his son. Gary's grandchildren meant the world...

Dessie Faye Sweeney

Dessie Faye Sweeney

Oct 20, 2017

Dessie Faye Sweeney, 64, of Wurtland, Kentucky passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.She was born on October 15, 1953 in Matewan, West Virginia to the late Virgil and Hazel Fitzpatrick-Spears. In addition to her parents Dessie was preceded in death by her husband Samuel Sweeney; one sister Delsie Jones and one...

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