Obituaries

Norma M. Figg

Norma M. Figg

Dec 12, 2017

Norma Maedene McDowell Figg, 91, passed away on December 12, 2017, surrounded by her family. Norma was a member of the Huntington Park Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. During World War II , she serviced airplanes for Curtiss-Wright while her future husband served in the Navy. She created a loving home for their five children and was actively involved in the...

Richard John Caporale

Richard John Caporale

Dec 12, 2017

Richard John "Popop" Caporale, 71, of Louisville, KY passed away on December 12, 2017. He was an Army Veteran who proudly served in the Vietnam War. He was an avid UofL fan, loved going fishing, cooking and devoted his life to raising his wonderful children and grandchildren. Richard was always a man of his word, willing to help anyone with...

Loretta Frances Ferguson

Loretta Frances Ferguson

Dec 11, 2017

Loretta Frances Ferguson, 87, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 18, 1930 to the late Leslie Taylor Reece and Bertha Reen Reece. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Reverend William Kenneth Ferguson; sisters, Maxine Sylvia Pitcock and...

Mary G. Berry

Mary G. Berry

Dec 11, 2017

Mary Berry, age 78 of Louisville, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother and Sister, and was born in 1939 in Pewee Valley, Kentucky to the late Carl and Thelma Berry.Mary leaves to survive her memory her children, Steve (Judy), Gerald (Melissa), Larry (Kristina), Rita (Phillip) and Alicia Kaye (Charles); her brother, Lawrence Berry (Theresa);...

Delbert Wade Thompson, Sr.

Delbert Wade Thompson, Sr.

Dec 11, 2017

Delbert Wade "Chief" Thompson, Sr., 74, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on September 3, 1943 to the late Chester and Anna Christine Thompson.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Albin. Delbert is survived by his beloved...

Debra Lynne Gajewski

Debra Lynne Gajewski

Dec 11, 2017

Debra Lynne Gajewski, 61, of Louisville, KY passed away on December 11, 2017. She loved to play BINGO, crochet and collected angels. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Christina Myers; parents, Robert and Ruby Lee and brother, Robert Lee, Jr.Debra is survived by her husband, Perry Gajewski; children, Larry Lee, Tracey (Mike) Grimsley, and Sean Brown; grandchildren, Auston,...

Joyce Loraine Bergstrom

Joyce Loraine Bergstrom

Dec 10, 2017

Joyce Loraine Bergstrom, 90, of Fairdale, Kentucky passed away on Sunday evening, December 10, 2017. She was born in Covington, Kentucky on September 23, 1927 to the late Robert and Sophia (Reid) Gambrell. Joyce grew up in Louisville, Kentucky and was a longtime active member of Southern Hills Church of the Nazarene (formerly Southside). She was a godly woman, selfless,...

George David Mckeown

George David Mckeown

Dec 10, 2017

George David "Davey" McKeown, 62, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 10, 2017. Davey was born on April 4, 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his mother, Dolores McKeown; and his brother, Russell Keene McKeown.He is survived by his wife, Faith McKeown; father, William McKeown, Sr.; daughter, Casey McKeown; grandchildren, Jayda Booker, Alexandria Stinson, Nollie...

Martin Epstein

Martin Epstein

Dec 9, 2017

Martin "Marty" Epstein, 81, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 9, 2017. He retired from US Airways. Marty was born on July 24, 1936 in Astoria Long Island, New York to the late William Epstein and Sadie Weitzner Epstein. Marty is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Sheri Drabin; and his sister, Elissa Epstein Boleen. There will...

Brian Mcclain Price

Brian Mcclain Price

Dec 9, 2017

Brian McClain Price, 41, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 17, 1976 to Robert W. Price and the late Elizabeth J. Price.In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by a daughter, Amber Davidson and dear friend, Dawn Renee Davidson.Brian is survived by his wife, Angelia...

Andrea Ellise Vanmeter

Andrea Ellise Vanmeter

Dec 8, 2017

Andrea Ellise VanMeter, 36, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on July 8, 1981 to Rex and Jannette Henderson. Andrea is survived by her beloved parents, Jannette and Rex Henderson; brother, Robert Elliott (Laura) Henderson; step-daughter, Savannah Van Meter; step-son, Sean Thurman; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended...

Anthony D. Williams

Anthony D. Williams

Dec 8, 2017

Anthony D. Williams, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on October 17, 1951 to the late Tyler Jefferson and Mary Hazel Williams. In addition to his parents he preceded in death by four siblings, Robert Williams, Jeff Williams, Geneva Williams and Betty Jo Williams. Anthony is survived by his...

Wanda Lee Meyer

Wanda Lee Meyer

Dec 8, 2017

Wanda Lee Meyer, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 28, 1948 to the late Joseph and Marcella (Downs) Russell. Wanda is survived by her beloved children, Robert (Daphne) Lawson, Steven (Amanda) Meyer and Nick (Brittany) Meyer; nine grandchildren, Megan, Zoee, Chance, Peyton, Wyatt, Katelyn, Annabelle, Samuel and...

Douglas Wade Stephens

Douglas Wade Stephens

Dec 8, 2017

Douglas Wade Stephens, 75, of Clarksville, Indiana passed away on December 8, 2017. He was born on April 30, 1942, in Springville, Tennessee to Eulis and Evie (Hendrix) Stephens. Douglas is survived by his Wife of 54 years, Mary Evelyn (Hensley) Stephens, Son, Richard (Terri) Stephens, Daughter, Cynthia (Johnny) Bowling, Daughter, Janice (Bob) Carr, Brother, Franklin (Gladys) Stephens, 10 Grandchildren,...

James William Hill Jr.

James William Hill Jr.

Dec 7, 2017

James William Hill, Jr., 35, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 12, 1982 to James William Hill and Lisa Fleener.He was preceded in death by his brother, Chris Runge; paternal grandfather, Virgil Hill and maternal grandfather, Robert T. Weeks.James is survived by his mother, Lisa Fleener; father, James...

Winona Isabelle (Elliott) Little

Winona Isabelle (Elliott) Little

Dec 7, 2017

Winona Isabelle (Elliott) Little, 87, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on December 7, 2017. She was a self-employed restaurateur for many years and loved to cook and bake. She also enjoyed art and was an avid painter.Winona was born on March 12, 1930, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, to the late Charles and Mildred (Martin) Elliott. Along with her parents, she...

Robert Neely Jones

Robert Neely Jones

Dec 7, 2017

Robert Neely Jones, 77, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday morning, December 7, 2017. He had worked in security at both Brown & Williamson and Jewish Hospital. Robert enjoyed working out in his yard. He was born on January 25, 1940, in New Albany to the late George and Mary Alice (Gullett) Jones. Robert was also preceded in...

Raymond Spears

Raymond Spears

Dec 7, 2017

Raymond "Red" Spears, 96, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 7, 2017. He retired from International Union of Operating Engineers Local 181 and was a member for 68 years. R.C. proudly served our country during WWII in the U.S. Navy Seabees South Pacific Campaign and was a member of the Versailles, KY Church of Christ. R.C. was born on...

Cali Joy Mcdowell

Cali Joy Mcdowell

Dec 7, 2017

Cali Joy McDowell, infant, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 7, 2017 to Anthony McDowell Sr. and Colliesia Williams.She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Anthony McKeaver, Sr.Cali is survived by her beloved parents, Colliesia Williams and Anthony McDowell, Sr., brother, Anthony McDowell, Jr., grandparents, Rhodesia (Kenneth Simmons) Britton, Collie...

Ernest Elwood Terhune Jr.

Ernest Elwood Terhune Jr.

Dec 7, 2017

Ernest Elwood Terhune, Jr., 78, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Norton Audubon Hospital. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 18, 1938 to the late Ernest and Dorothy Terhune. He was a retired from Admiral Merchants and was a member of Wellman Memorial Wesleyan Church. Ernest is survived by his beloved wife, Linda...

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