Obituaries
John Shuffett Gardner
Jan 8, 2018
John Shuffett Gardner, 63, of Leitchfield, Kentucky passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018. He was born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky on November 21, 1954 to the late Howard and Mildred Gardner.John is survived by his beloved siblings, Linda Hutcherson, Jerry (Miki) Gardner and Jim Gardner; his niece and caretaker, Anitra Routt; and a host of other family members and friends.Graveside...
Linda Kay (Farnsley) Hensley
Jan 8, 2018
Linda Kay (Farnsley) Hensley, 63, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018.She was born on June 6, 1954, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Wilmert Farnsley and Christine (Lewis) Herman. Linda was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hensley, and brother, Harry Farnsley.Linda is survived by her sons, Troy Hensley and Todd Farnsley; sister,...
Jacquelin Clark
Jan 8, 2018
Jacquelin Clark, 80, of Louisville, KY passed away on January 8, 2018. She was a graduate of Valley High School and a member of Beechland Baptist Church. Jacquelin enjoyed cooking, watching her grandchildren and helping others. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Christina VanZant and brother, Ray VanZant.Jacquelin is survived by her husband of 63 years,...
George Ainsworth Nightingale, Jr.
Jan 8, 2018
George A. Nightingale, Jr. 90, of Louisville KY passed away on January 8, 2018. George was born April 11, 1927 at the old Baptist hospital in Louisville KY to the late George and Olivia Nightingale. He enlisted in the Navy at 17 years of age and spent over a year on Tinian Island, which is a part of the Northern...
Charles Edward Woodruff
Jan 7, 2018
Charles E. (Woody) Woodruff, Sr., 86, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, died peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2018. Charlie was a Korean War veteran, serving in the 101st Airborne from July 3, 1951, to July 3, 1953. He was a recent recipient of the Honor Flight in October 2017. Charlie was a past master of Kilwining Lodge 506 for 55 years....
Dorothy Margaret (Lucas) Laun
Jan 7, 2018
Dorothy Margaret (Lucas) Laun, 89, of Elizabeth, Indiana passed away on January 7, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was a member of First Christian Church in Jeffersonville. Margaret worked as a sales clerk at JC Penny's and Sears in Louisville and with the Louisville Division of Police as a traffic guard.She was born on October 23, 1928 in Jefferson...
William Charles Markham
Jan 7, 2018
William Charles "Will" Markham, 32, of Louisville, KY passed away on January 7, 2018. He was a hard worker and devoted father to Maddox and was dedicated to his family and friends. Will is survived by his son, Maddox Markham; parents, Patty and Michael Williams; brothers, Chris Kitchens and Chaderike Dye; sister and brother-in-law, Chrystal and Anthony Forbes; niece; numerous...
Violetta Wittenauer
Jan 7, 2018
Violetta Wittenauer, 87, of Louisville, KY passed away on January 7, 2018. She was born in Trieste, Italy in 1930 and came to the United States in 1952. The most important thing to Violetta was the love of her family and living life to the fullest. She was preceded in death by daughter, JoAnn Maupin.Violetta is survived by her children,...
Edward G. Vanmeter, Sr.
Jan 7, 2018
Edward G. "Papaw" VanMeter, Sr. ,74, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on January 7, 2018. Eddie was born on April 14, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan to the late David and Edna VanMeter. Eddie is survived by his loving wife, Ella VanMeter; children, Betsy Ramey (Ahmed), Karen Stivers, Donna Horton (Ronyal), Edward Glenn VanMeter, Jr., and Connie Morrison (Lane); grandchildren, Lindsey...
Annetta Marie Richard
Jan 7, 2018
Annetta Richard, 63, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 6, 1954 to Pat Adkisson and the late Dennis Adkisson. She was a member of St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church.In addition to her father she is preceded in death by a sister, Amy Absher.Annetta is survived by her beloved...
Shirley Mae Patterson
Jan 6, 2018
Shirley Mae Patterson, 64, passed away on January 6, 2019. She was a caregiver her whole life and touched many lives. Shirley loved to play BINGO and she was always putting others first before herself. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Fadetta Patterson and brother, Walter Earl Patterson, Jr.Shirley is survived by her children, David Mitchell,...
Rick Thomas Schultheiss
Jan 6, 2018
Rick Thomas Schultheiss, 66, of Memphis, Indiana, passed away on January 6, 2018. Rick worked in the Human Resources department at Jeff Boat where he enjoyed their annual fundraising for United Way. He loved NASCAR, bowling, traveling with his family, and motorcycling.Rick was born on May 15, 1951, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Robert L. and MaryAnna (Combs)...
Cheryl Lynn Adams
Jan 6, 2018
Cheryl Lynn Adams, 55, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 25, 1962 to the late Kenneth Adams and Rose Adams. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Adams; and her brothers, Kevin Adams and Corey Adams.Cheryl is survived by her beloved mother, Rose Adams; daughters, Shalita...
James Close
Jan 6, 2018
James "Bub" Close, 47, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Norton Audubon Hospital. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 13, 1970 to the late Kenneth Close and Mary L. Wheatley. He was a cable installer.James is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Connie Close; two children, James Close, Jr. and Courtney...
Judy Ann Watts
Jan 6, 2018
Judy Ann Watts, 61, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018.She is survived by her mother, Ruth E. Singleton; sister, Joy L. Swartz; nephew, Michael L. Larner (Amanda); niece, Kelly Baxter; 7 great-nieces and -nephews; and her faithful canine companion, Dakota.Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2018, at Newcomer...
Laura Lea Friderich
Jan 5, 2018
Laura Lea Friderich, passed away on January 5, 2018. One of the sweetest souls God ever created. I loved her. Steve In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Southeast Christian Church. A private ceremony will be held for Laura at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, KY. To leave a special message for the family, please select...
Sheila Kay Young
Jan 5, 2018
Sheila Kay Young, 57, of Fairdale, Kentucky passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at her home. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 30, 1960 to Lillie Watts and the late Ernest Thompson. She was a dedicated employee of Waffle House.In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by two brothers, David Thompson and Dennis Thompson;...
Ruby Mae (Wineinger) Foster
Jan 5, 2018
Ruby Mae (Wineinger) Foster, 84, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018. She was a devoted fan of IU Basketball, but her true love was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Ruby was born on November 16, 1933, in Washington County, Indiana, to the late Oscar and Carrie (Humphrey) Wineinger. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by...
Mary Lucille Ewing
Jan 4, 2018
Mary Lucille Ewing, age 98, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 4, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer's, with her family by her side. Mary was a native of Marion County, Kentucky, and was a homemaker and loving mother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Clarence Ewing; and sons, David and Steve....
Donald Roy Cook
Jan 4, 2018
Donald Roy Cook, age 66 of Louisville, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018. Don was many wonderful things, among which were a poet, artist, hunter, fisherman, cowboy at heart and a western enthusiast. He was a lousy card player. He was a barkeep for over 20 years at the Milner, the Outlook, the Coachlamp and several other places, loved...
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