Obituaries
Leela Imogene Cooper
Apr 6, 2018
Leela Imogene Cooper, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on April 6, 2018. She retired from Ky Ignition and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church.Imogene was born on December 28, 1923, in Bowling Green, Kentucky to the late Lee and Lucille(Cherry) Scott. She was also preceded in death by her Husband, Gwyn Cooper and her great-grandson Chad Maddox. Imogene...
George Earl Wilson
Apr 5, 2018
George Earl Wilson, age 94 of Louisville, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Visitation will be 11am - 12pm on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Greater Bethel Temple 834 S. 3rd Street Louisville, KY 40203. Burial will follow in Louisville Cemetery.To leave a special message for the family, please use the "Share Memories" button.
Lois Andrea Chandler
Apr 5, 2018
Lois Andrea Chandler, 52, of La Grange, Kentucky passed away on April 5, 2018. She worked for Baptist Health Hospital in LaGrange, KY. Lois was born on April 26, 1965 in Slayton, Minnesota to the late Ervin Kremer and Leona Scully Kremer. She is survived by her loving husband, Simon Chandler; two sons, Charles Chandler and Edward Chandler; and a...
Vicki Jean (Murphy) Riddle
Apr 5, 2018
Vicki Jean (Murphy) Riddle, 63, of Greenville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018.She was born on July 12, 1954, in Greenville, Indiana, to Altha Louise (Allen) Cox and the late Charles Daniel Murphy. Along with her mother, Vicki is survived by her husband of 35 years, James Riddle; siblings, Euda Faulkner (Ken), Albert "Bo" Murphy, and Audrey Murphy...
Edward Lee Mayfield, Sr.
Apr 5, 2018
Edward Lee Mayfield, Sr., 73, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018. He served his country in the United States Navy and retired from Pillsbury after 46 years in the maintenance department. Ed was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as golf and gardening.He was born on February 25, 1945, in New Albany,...
Sophie Rodosky
Apr 5, 2018
Sophie Rodosky, 95, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on April 5, 2018. She was born in 1922, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Paul Kreczkowski and Mary (Holod) Kreczkowski . She was also preceded in death by husband Casimer Rodosky, daughter Carol Baker, sister Pauleen Kreczkowski and brothers; Joseph Kreczkowski and Michael Kresson. Sophie is survived by her son, Robert...
Joseph Edward Johnson
Apr 5, 2018
Joseph Edward Johnson, 70, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on April 5, 2018. Joe worked in the trucking industry for over 40 years. He retired in 2000 from Kentuckiana Trucking after over 15 years of service. He enjoyed camping, fishing, woodworking, working in his garage, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.Joe was born on November 17, 1947,...
Ameila Yata Sankawulo
Apr 4, 2018
Amelia Yatta Sankawulo, 72, of Louisville, KY, Passed away on April 4, 2018Amelia was born on October 22, 1945 in Monrovia, Liberia to the late Joseph and Yaa Korpella. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilton Sengbe Sankawulo Sr.; and three brothers, Joseph Korpella, Benjamin Korpella, Joseph Bigboy Korpella; and one sister, Korto Korpella. Amelia is survived...
Michael Wayne Beatty
Apr 4, 2018
Michael Wayne Beatty, 41, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on April 4, 2018. He was born on August 28, 1976 in Bedford, Kentucky to the late Virgil and Ruth (Prince) Church. Michael is survived by his sisters; Cathy Wesley, Carol Allen, Sharon Church and brother, Daniel Beatty. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 12/Noon...
Robert Louis Tinsley
Apr 4, 2018
Robert Louis Tinsley, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on April 4, 2018. He was a member of Promised Land Community Church and NAACP of Louisville, KY. Robert was born on February 6, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert A. Tinsley and Mary Tinsley and one sister, Lucretia Tinsley Berry; and one aunt,...
Pamela Metzger
Apr 4, 2018
Pamela Louise Metzger born (4/16/1963) passed away peacefully at her residence with family by her side on Wednesday 4/4/18 (and was met at the pearly gates by her brothers and parents.) Pam was a lover of the outdoors (to include) fishing, camping, and mushroom hunting. She was also a huge fan of Thunder Over Louisville. Pam was a big hearted,...
Deborah Lynn (Tweedy) Black
Apr 4, 2018
Deborah Lynn "Debbie" (Tweedy) Black, 54, loving wife and mother, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on April 4, 2018.She was born on August 22, 1963, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to Lucille (Wilcox) Tweedy and the late George Tweedy. Along with her father, Debbie was also preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph and John Tweedy.In addition to her mother, Debbie...
Clara Helen Thompson
Apr 4, 2018
Clara Helen Thompson, 82, passed away on April 4, 2018, from complications of Alzheimer's. She was a former employee of the American Printing House for the Blind. Clara had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening. She loved shopping for her treasures at the Peddler's Mall and being surrounded by her family at Christmas was her favorite holiday. She was preceded...
Katherine L. (Rodewig) Kemp
Apr 3, 2018
Katherine Laura (Rodewig) Kemp, 86, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Katherine was a kind and forgiving person who loved caring for others. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, and collecting dolls and truly loved and enjoyed all of her grandchildren. She was born on August 5, 1931 in New Albany to the late Joseph and Martha...
Tina Marie Roudenbush
Apr 3, 2018
Tina Marie Roudenbush, 55, passed away on April 3, 2018. Spending time with her children and grandchildren meant the world to her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Beverly Williams and her sister, Patti.Tina is survived by her children, Trey (Jenifer) Roberts, Victoria (Juan Harris) Roberts and Samantha Roudenbush; grandchildren, McKayla, Christian, Raeleigh, Javion, Rayce, Paisley...
John Stechauner
Apr 3, 2018
John Stechauner, 74, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. John was a simple man who loved fishing and being outdoors.He was born on January 31, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late John and Ella Ida (Lorenz) Stechauner.John is survived by his wife of 32 years, Teri-Sue (Leonard) Stechauner; children, John H. Stechauner (Lisa), Mark Staley...
Robert Montgomery Fox, Sr.
Apr 2, 2018
Robert Montgomery Fox, Sr., 85, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on April 2, 2018. He retired from General Electric and was a member of St. Matthews Baptist Church. Robert was born on November 9, 1932 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Finley and Anna Fox. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Lamberth. Robert is survived by...
Loren Ray King
Apr 2, 2018
Loren Ray King, 82, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018. Ray was a proud veteran of The United States Army where he retired as a Drill Sergeant after over 20 years of service. He then went on to work for Bob Nicholson Appliances as the Maytag repairman. Ray loved to fish and was a member of...
Dean Davenport Sawyer
Apr 1, 2018
Dean Davenport Sawyer, 77, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on April 1, 2018. He worked for Krispy Kreme, Kroger and Circle K. He was a member of the class of 1962 at The Citadel in South Carolina. Dean was born on April 23, 1940 in Concord, New Hampshire to the late Nathaniel and Pauline Sawyer. He was also preceded in...
June Buehner
Apr 1, 2018
June Buehner, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018. She was born on February 17, 1938 in Louisville, KY to the late Robert Lee and Loretta Clara (Allgeier) Kraus. She was also preceded in death by her husband of almost 57 years, Jerome "Jerry" Buehner and daughter Susan Marie Young. June is survived by her...
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