Obituaries
Sarah Lucille Wright
Oct 31, 2017
Sarah Lucille Wright, 93, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 31, 2017. She was born on August 21, 1924 in Harrodsburg, Kentucky to the late Steve and Martha (Hambey) Scott. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Barbara Jean Dunlap, sons; Allen R. "Doc" Hood, Anthony Rudolph Wright, Larry Patrick Wright, one sister and one brother. Grandma...
Carolyn Elaine (Dennison) Wooldridge
Oct 31, 2017
Carolyn Elaine (Dennison) Wooldridge, 72, of Elizabeth, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 in Louisville, KY. She worked as a bookkeeper at CED E&H Electrical Supply in Louisville for 25 years until her retirement.Carolyn was born on July 26, 1945 in Leitchfield, KY to the late Edgar & Maeola (Riley) Dennison. Along with her parents, she is preceded...
Jean Kotheimer
Oct 30, 2017
Jean Roberts Kotheimer, 97, of Louisville, KY passed away on October 30, 2017. Jean was born in Ameron, KY to the late Sarah and Hiram Roberts. She was a 1938 graduate of Middlesboro High School and 1940 graduate of St. Joseph Infirmary School of Nursing. She retired after a 44-year career in nursing. A devout Roman Catholic, she was a...
Linda Lee (Klusmeier) Zimmerman
Oct 30, 2017
Linda Lee (Klusmeier) Zimmerman, 68, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2017. She retired from Bell South after 32 years of service and went on to work at Horseshoe Casino for over 15 years. Linda was a 1967 graduate of Providence High School and was a member of a long-time BUNCO group. She enjoyed drinking...
Diana Jean Whitehouse Oldham Embs
Oct 30, 2017
Diana Jean Oldham Embs Whitehouse, 84, of Campbellsburg, Kentucky passed away on October 30, 2017. Diana was born on July 23, 1933, in Hutchinson, Kansas to the late Bruce and Zetta Oldham. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Whitehouse; sisters, Mary Bruce Caldwell, Ida "Toby" Burgin and Mildred Oldham. Diana is survived by her children, Wanda...
Michael Parrish
Oct 29, 2017
Michael Parrish, 59, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017.He was born on June 14, 1958, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late George, Sr., and Katie Mae (Duncan) Parrish. He was also preceded in death by his brother, George Parrish, Jr.He is survived by his daughter, Kenya Whiteside; sons, Antwan Thompson and Ryan Parrish; siblings, Rebecca...
Toni Carol Mcmahan
Oct 29, 2017
Toni Carol McMahan, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at her home. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on September 21, 1947 to the late Charles W. and Lois F. Dougherty. She was beautician at Pauline's Coiffures for over 40 years. Toni is survived by her beloved husband of 30 years, Steven M. McMahan; two...
Lonnie R. Schwaniger
Oct 29, 2017
Lonnie R. Schwaniger, 54, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 12, 1962 to the late John Schwaniger and NormaTurner. In addition to his parents, Lonnie is proceeded in death by his brother Ronnie Schwaniger.Lonnie is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Felicia Schwaniger, children; Samantha (Joshua...
Thomas Edward Murphy
Oct 29, 2017
Thomas Edward Murphy, 72, of Crestwood, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Tom was a graduate of St. Xavier High School. He retired from the Louisville Police Department and subsequently served as Chief of Police at the LaGrange Police Department. Tom is survived by his wife of 35 years, Donna Rabbitt-Murphy; children Shannon (Troy) Lindig, Sean (Christine) Murphy,...
Bige Hensley
Oct 28, 2017
Bige Hensley, 74 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017.He was born in Hyden, Kentucky on July 14, 1943 to the late Henry and Ivalee Hensley. Bige is survived by his beloved companion of 26 years, Brenda Carpenter; Children Dorothy Carpenter, Dawn Baxter, Shelley VanderMolen and Eddie Fisher; grandchildren, Bailey, Colby, Kaylee, Joe, Skyler, Bria, Chelsea, Jonathan...
Dolores Barker Weller
Oct 27, 2017
Dolores (Dee) Barker Weller, 88, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Brookdale Blankenbaker Independent Living. Survivors include; two sons, Gary Scott and Rick Scott (Betty-Ann), grandson Geoffrey Scott, and two sisters; Sharon Lewis and Joann Way (Fred Way). Dee had retired from Whayne Supply Co. and was a Louisville real estate agent for many years. A memorial gathering...
William Henry Doyle
Oct 27, 2017
William Doyle, Sr., 69, born November 10, 1947, of Louisville, KY, passed away, Friday, October 27, 2017.He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Carrie Ferrell Doyle; daughter Andria Ware and brother, James Doyle.William was affectionately known as 'Beetle'. He attended both Louisville Male and Central High Schools. He was a horse trainer and the first African American...
Kathleen Marie (Nunn) Dudgeon
Oct 27, 2017
Kathleen Marie Dudgeon, 87, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017, at her home in Memphis, IN after a long illness. She was born on July 7, 1930 in Hodgenville, KY. Kathleen worked at Sandy's Restaurant, in Louisville, for 28 years where she enjoyed meeting new people every day and seeing her regular customers. She was preceded in death by her...
Helen Sue (Sloane) Shaw
Oct 27, 2017
Helen "Sue" (Sloane) Shaw, 83, of Corydon, Indiana, entered into eternal life on October 27, 2017. Sue was a homemaker and a member of the Corydon Baptist Church. She was a lover of animals and spending time with her family, but she will always be remembered for her love and devotion to her faith in Christ.Sue was born in on...
Oscar Landy Plyman
Oct 27, 2017
Oscar "John" Landy Plyman, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home after a short illness on Friday, October 27, 2017. John was born August 14, 1927. He was a farm hand as a young adult and later retired from University of Louisville. He was a member of Middletown Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening and working with his flowers. John never...
Myrtle I. Jones
Oct 27, 2017
Myrtle I. Jones was born October 6, 1920 to Lillie and Elbert Parks in Murray, KY. She had two brothers, Marvin and Milton Parks and two sisters, Katherine Ray and Larue Turner. Her parents and siblings all preceded her in death.Myrtle married Joseph Ray Jones, also from Murray, June 17, 1942. They lived in several locations including, Murray, KY; Detroit,...
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
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
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
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...
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