Obituaries
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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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