Obituaries
Rita Crawley
Dec 8, 2016
Rita Crawley, 65, of Louisville, passed away on December 8, 2016. Rita was born in Louisville on July 20, 1951 to the late William and Dorothy Martin. She worked as a Foster Grandparent at Hazelwood ICFMR. In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her husband, James Leon Crawley, Sr.; one son, James Leon Crawley, Jr.; and...
Louis N. Dixon Sr.
Dec 8, 2016
Louis N. Dixon, Sr., 90, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at his home. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 27, 1926 to William and Mary Dixon. He was the former owner of Dixon Optical, a veteran in the United States Army and was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.In addition...
Rosa Lee Bonner
Dec 7, 2016
Rosa Lee Bonner, 88, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 7, 2016. She was a member of Portland Christian Church and Neighborhood House. Rosa Lee was born on March 6, 1928 in Princeton, West Virginia to the late Charles and Bessie Dinger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Glenn H. Bonner, son Marion Ray Bonner, brother...
Amanda Leeanne Moreland
Dec 7, 2016
Amanda LeeAnne Moreland, 30, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Kindred Hospital. She was born in Lakeland, Georgia on August 1, 1986 to Ron Moreland and Laurie Harrison. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church.Amanda is survived by her two children, Willow Moreland and Waylen Moreland; mother, Laurie (Craig) Harrison; father, Ron Moreland;...
Donna Maria (Condra) Volpert
Dec 7, 2016
Donna Maria (Condra) Volpert, 59, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. She was a hard worker that possessed a heart of gold. Donna easily could be described as selfless. She was a great mother and absolutely adored her grandchildren. She also loved to cook and spend time in the kitchen.She was born on December 14, 1956,...
William Jerry Perkins
Dec 7, 2016
William Jerry "Jer" Perkins, 67, passed away on December 7, 2016. He graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor's degree in Art and he also graduated from Roy's School of Hair Design. Jerry worked at and eventually owned MJ's Hair Salon in Prospect, Lyndon and Brownsboro center. He was an amazing and talented hair designer and travelled the world...
Charlie Curtis Massey
Dec 7, 2016
Charlie "Curtis" Massey, 67, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday morning, December 7, 2016. He loved doing crafts and building things.He was born on September 1, 1949, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Charlie Dinger and Rosie (McNear) Massey. Curtis was also preceded in death by five siblings. Curtis is survived by his sisters, Rosetta Wells and Mollie...
Charles L. Pettit
Dec 7, 2016
Charles L. Pettit, 87, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 7, 2016. He retired from General Electric and was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church. Charles was born on March 13, 1929, in Bath County, Kentucky to the late Harlan William Pettit and Ollie Vanlandingham Pettit Parker. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Archie Wendell...
Martha Ellen Gee
Dec 7, 2016
Martha Ellen Gee, 58, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 7, 2016. She was a former employee of Republic Bank and UPS. She attended the University of Kentucky, Louisville School of Art, and the University of Louisville. Martha was born on October 28, 1958 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Roger and Mary (Burkholder) McWilson. Martha is survived by...
Charles Yandell Elder
Dec 6, 2016
Charles Yandell Elder, 69, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on December 6, 2016. He worked as a truck driver for many years and was a U.S. marine veteran who served in Vietnam. Charles enjoyed fishing and traveling. Charles was born on November 30, 1947 in Leitchfield, Kentucky to Roy and Florence (Wells) Elder. Along with his parents , he...
Imelda R. Shadowen (Meiners)
Dec 6, 2016
SHADOWEN, IMELDA "MILLIE" (MEINERS), 81, of Louisville, peacefully entered eternal life on December 6, 2016 with loved ones by her side. She was a loving friend, aunt, mother, sister, and grandmother. In addition to being an avid sports fan, she enjoyed endless hours of playing cards with her many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and...
Joyce Ann Shawler
Dec 6, 2016
Joyce Shawler, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 6, 2016. Joy was born on October 5, 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late John and Eleanor (Bower) Oehrle. She was also preceded in death by her former husband Ben Shawler. Joy is survived by her son, Brian (Brynn) Shawler, grandsons Dyllan, Jace, and Lennon, sister Martha White, nieces...
Marlene Rose Cornett
Dec 5, 2016
Marlene R. Cornett, 54, passed away peacefully at Baptist East Hospital under Hospice care on December 5, 2016.Marlene was born on January 17, 1962, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late William I. Cornett, Sr. and Sarah Mattingly Cornett. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Patricia, Sarah and Robert. She is survived by her brothers, William I. Cornett,...
Seth Devore Wolfe
Dec 4, 2016
Seth DeVore Wolfe, 38, of Corydon, Indiana, died on Sunday, December 4, 2016. He owned and operated Wolfe Lawn & Landscaping in Corydon for 15 years. Seth was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving as Sergeant until he was honorably discharged. He was a loving and devoted father.He is survived by his daughter, Lilly Wolfe; son, Matthew...
Barbara Ann Brown
Dec 4, 2016
Barbara Ann Brown, 62 years old was born June 27, 1954 to the late Josephine and George Brown.Barbara formed a relation with God at an early age. She was a graduate from Central High School. She was employed at the Federal Building where she was a loyal and faithful employee. Barbara was proceeded in death by her parents, Josephine and...
Stephen W. Gritton
Dec 4, 2016
Stephen W. Gritton, 64, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 20, 1952 to the late Robert and Rachel Gritton. He was a member of Southeast Christian Church and was a retired handyman. He was an avid fisherman and loved his grandchildren.In addition to his parents he is preceded...
Dorotha Lucille (Williams) Seng
Dec 4, 2016
Dorotha Lucille (Williams) Seng, 103, of New Albany, Indiana passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, December 4, 2016. She was a long-time member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Albany.She was born on November 29, 1913 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Charles and Laura Williams. Dorotha was also preceded in death by her husband, William Seng; daughter, Janice...
Gertrude M. Fischer
Dec 4, 2016
Gertrude M. "Trudy" Fischer passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016, at Norton Brownsboro Hospital after a brief illness. Trudy was a long time resident of Parrs at Springhurst. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Gertrude Gagel; siblings, Elmer, Check, Bonnie, and Betty. She is survived by her three sons, Terry (Debby), Gary (Barbara), and Jerry (Tess);...
Joan Lee Ackermann
Dec 3, 2016
Joan Lee Ackermann, 85, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016. She was born on April 19, 1931 to the late Joseph F. and Carolyn H. Ackermann. Joan graduated from Ursuline College and was a long time executive secretary at General Electric. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Richard and longtime companion Jane W. Reisert. She is...
Betty Louise Wright
Dec 2, 2016
Betty Louise Wright, 62, of Chugiak, Alaska now residing in Breckinridge County, Kentucky passed away on December 2, 2016. She enjoyed making crafts and travelling the world. Betty loved spending time with her family and friends and she was the kindest and most giving person that you would ever meet. Betty was a wonderful and devoted wife, mother and grandmother...
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