Obituaries

Margie Marie Wiley

Margie Marie Wiley

Jan 10, 2018

Margie M. Wiley, age 92 of Pewee Valley, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018. She retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company after 25 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick D. Wiley; her parents, Jerry and Eunice Pugh Farr; and several siblings.Margie is survived by her daughter, Sharon Shultz (Don); granddaughter, Marcy Kelley...

Joseph Groman Pierce, Sr.

Joseph Groman Pierce, Sr.

Jan 10, 2018

Joseph Groman "Joe" Pierce, Sr, 75, of Louisville, KY passed away on January 10, 2018. He was a life long and devoted catholic and was a member of St. Peter the Apostle. Joe was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Brown & Williamson. He enjoyed sharing the beauty of his flowers with everyone. He was preceded in death by...

Anthony E. "Tony" Stewart

Anthony E. "Tony" Stewart

Jan 9, 2018

Anthony E. "Tony" Stewart, 70, of Lanesville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. He had been an employee for both American Air Filter and Jordan Technologies. Tony was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, the Spring Valley Bee Club, and a life-time member of the Beekeepers of Indiana.He was born on November 5, 1947, in Louisville, Kentucky,...

Miranda Renee Durbin

Miranda Renee Durbin

Jan 9, 2018

Miranda Renee Durbin, 25, of Hardinsburg, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 15, 1992 to Joseph Durbin and Tracy Lynn Tyrrell. She was preceded in death by her sister, Marissa Tyrrell. Miranda is survived by her beloved family; mother, Tracy Lynn Tyrrell (Ron Barr); father, Joseph (Sherry) Durbin; grandparents Vicki...

Tina Louise Hughes-Helmi

Tina Louise Hughes-Helmi

Jan 9, 2018

Tina Louise Hughes - Helmi was born on September 17, 1964 in Louisville Kentucky to the union of Tina MaeHughes and Wallace Hughes, Sr.During her elementary years, she attended E.L. Minnis Jr. Academy and graduated from Western High School. As a youth, she had many hobbies such as, collecting coins and stamps. She also loved animals and cherished her pet...

Paul Franklin Tamme

Paul Franklin Tamme

Jan 9, 2018

Paul Franklin Tamme, age 70 of Shelbyville, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Paul graduated from Seneca High School and attended Florida Bible College, University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky. He loved premium cars, was a sports enthusiast especially for tennis and enjoyed reading and interior design. Paul was a great conversationalist and had a wonderful sense...

Roswitha Christ-Lynch

Roswitha Christ-Lynch

Jan 8, 2018

Roswitha "Chris" Christ-Lynch, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on January 8, 2018. She was in the travel industry and was a travel agent for many years. Chris was born on July 5, 1942 in Russelsheim, Germany, to the late Willy and Margareta (Eichhorn) Christ. She is survived by her sons, Patrick M. Lynch (Kerry), Kyle M. Lynch, three grandchildren...

Brenda Ann (Spaulding) Hodge

Brenda Ann (Spaulding) Hodge

Jan 8, 2018

Brenda Ann (Spaulding) Hodge, 63, of Louisville, Kentucky went home to join the angels on Monday, January 8, 2018. She was the beloved wife of Robert Hodge. Brenda is survived by a great nephew, special cousin, Mary Spies and many special friends. She was the former Director of Nutrition at Sun Valley Community Center and an Officer in Knights of...

John Shuffett Gardner

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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)...

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