Obituaries
Helen Louise Howey Schooley
Jul 28, 2017
Helen Louise Howey Schooley, 88, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 28, 2017. She retired from Arvin Industries as a switch board operator for over 25 years, and was a member of Southeast Christian Church. Helen was born on June 21, 1929 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Paul and Lucy Howey. She was also preceded in death by...
Donald Ray Wilson
Jul 28, 2017
Donald Ray "Donnie" Wilson, 79, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017. He was born on November 13, 1937 to the late John W. & Oma E. (Patterson) Wilson. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Birdie (Huber) Wilson; his siblings; and his step-daughter, Carolyn Jenkins.Donnie is survived by his sisters, Brenda...
Johnnie Banks
Jul 28, 2017
It is with my deepest sorrow that I inform you of the death of Johnnie Ruth (Bond) Banks. She passed away on July 28, 2017. Johnnie is preceded in death by her parents, Leora and Curtis Bond; brothers Theodore, Charlie, Leonard; and sisters Rozena, Vera and Leora. She is survived by her daughter Terri Banks; two sisters: Opal Bowman and...
Leonard Washington Taylor
Jul 27, 2017
Leonard Washington "Skip" Taylor, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 27, 2017. He was a member of Jeffersontown Christian Church and The Louisville Bar Association. Skip was a self employed Attorney in Louisville for over 40 years. He was an avid U of K fan and thoroughbred horse racing enthusiast. Skip was born on January 6, 1950 in...
Anna Francis Hodges
Jul 27, 2017
Anna Francis Hodges, 80, passed away at Harrison Springs Health Campus on July 27, 2017. She enjoyed quilting and gardening. Anna's greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harold Hodges.Anna is survived by her children, Michele (Brad) Graves and Chris (Lori) Hodges; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and sisters,...
Robert Michael Goetz
Jul 27, 2017
Rob Goetz, 49, of Louisville, born September 24, 1967, passed away on July 27, 2017. Rob is survived by his mother, Susan Broughman-Lewis; step-father James R. Lewis, DDS; father, Robert T. Goetz; step-mother Lynne Goetz. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. and memorial service at 1 p.m. on August 7, 2017 at Southeast Christian Church, 920 Blankenbaker Parkway, Louisville, KY...
Denise Hikes (Leonhardt)
Jul 26, 2017
Denise "Dee Dee" (Leonhardt) Hikes, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky returned to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 in her daughter's arms with her son and family by her side. She was a talented writer and thoroughbred owner and trainer. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 28, 1951 to the late Grover and Christine (Cravens) Leonhardt. She...
Velma Ruth Claus
Jul 26, 2017
Velma Ruth Claus was born on May 21, 1921 in Honey Grove, Texas, to Rev. G. Christian and Esther (Kaspar) Albers. Velma attended school at St James Lutheran School where she was taught by her father (all eight grades). She graduated from Honey Grove High School and then attended St John's College, Winfield, KS where she prepared to be a...
Michael Edward Thompson Iii
Jul 26, 2017
Michael Edward Thompson III, 29, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 8, 1988. Michael is survived by a host of family members and dear friends all of whom will cherish his memory.Mass will be at 10:00 am Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1920 Newburg Road,...
Fredia Shirley
Jul 26, 2017
Fredia Shirley, 70, of Shelbiana, Kentucky formerly of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky. She was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on January 30, 1947 to the late Harry and Opal Adkins-Ratliff. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Eugene J. Shirley; three brothers, Elmer Ratliff,...
Jennifer Lynn Payne
Jul 26, 2017
Jennifer Lynn Payne, 47, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 26, 2017. She was born on August 25, 1969 in Louisville, Kentucky to David Payne and Linda Howell. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Morton and Edna Payne and James and Norma Howell.Jennifer is survived by parents David Payne and Linda Howell, step-mother Linda Graham-Payne, sister Melissa...
Hudson Myers Barnes
Jul 25, 2017
Hudson Myers Barnes, infant son of Alan and Misty (Huth) Barnes, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Along with his parents, Hudson is survived by his grandparents, John and Marcia Huth, Wayne and Susan Barnes; great-grandparents, Grace Barton, Merrel Bierman, Pat Huth; the family of Kevin and Donna Rodden; aunts, uncles; and cousins, Haven Hobbs, Emma Maestas, Benjamin and...
Betty Jean (Tarrance) Gary
Jul 25, 2017
Betty Jean (Tarrance) Gary, 83, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. She was born on July 20, 1934 in Butler County, Kentucky to the late Rufus, Sr. and Marie (West) Tarrance. Betty was also preceded in death by her husband, William Gary; son, Terry Gary; grandsons, Zachery Gary, Nathan Irvin; and siblings, Christine Tyler and...
Sharon Kay Mann
Jul 25, 2017
Sharon Kay Mann,52, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 17, 1965 to Marvin Samuels and Bonnie Lavon. She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Samuels; and her beloved husband, Charles Mann.Sharon is survived by her mother, Bonnie Lavon; brother, David Lee Samuels; sisters, Wanda Lynn Priddy...
Carl Alan Gibbons
Jul 25, 2017
Carl Alan Gibbons, 60, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. He was a sports enthusiast, an avid golfer, and a huge Louisville Cardinals fan.He was born on November 19, 1956, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Carl and Mary (Voll) Gibbons. Carl was also preceded in death by his brother, Edward Hogan.Carl is survived by his...
Nicole T. Lear
Jul 24, 2017
Nicole T. Lear, 37, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017. Nicole was born in Lexington, KY, November 28, 1979. She was the loving daughter of Darrell J. and Brenda J. Lear of Lexington. She was a graduate of Tates Creek H.S., and earned her Bachelors of Music and Masters of Arts Degree in Education from the...
Melinda Marcene (Byrd) Wise
Jul 24, 2017
Melinda Marcene (Byrd) Wise, 68, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017. She enjoyed volunteering at Lay Ministries and was a long-time member of Morton Memorial and Park Memorial United Methodist Church. She was born on May 25, 1949 to the late Rex A. & Marcene M. (Frantz) Byrd. Along with her parents, she is preceded in...
Rema Faye (Wehunt) Ernest
Jul 23, 2017
Rema Faye (Wehunt) Ernest 77, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017.She was born on January 2, 1940 in Ft. Worth, Texas to the late Allen O. & Avis I. Wehunt. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Rev. Francis Joseph Ernest. Rema is survived by her children,...
Rita Eleanor Evans
Jul 23, 2017
Rita Eleanor Evans, 72, passed away on July 23, 2017. Her family meant the world to her and she faithfully lived and prayed for her family. Rita is survived by her husband, Charles Evans, Sr.; children, Cynthia (Andre) Frazier, Willie (Stacey) Wells, Charles Evans, Jr., John (Amanda) Evans; Tyrone Evans, Tony Evans, Todd Evans, Cheri Evans and Cynthia Evans; grandchildren,...
Kim Richard Lone
Jul 23, 2017
Kim R. "Kip" Lone, 64, of New Salisbury, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017. He was born in New Salisbury on December 3, 1952, to the late Paul and Edna (Heishman) Lone.Kip was drafted and served in the U.S. Army from July 1972 to July 1974 before he was honorably discharged. He was a machinist by traded and...
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