Obituaries
Gary Lamont Hughes
Nov 25, 2016
Gary Lamont Hughes, 61, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016. He was a member of St. Stephen Baptist Church and was an employee of the Veterans Administration Hospital.Gary is survived by his devoted wife of 26 years, Caroline Hughes; three siblings, Vernon L. Hughes, Benita J. Hughes, Russell L. Hughes; loving aunts, Betty J. Harbison, Phyllis A. Bryant, Lillie...
James Henry Simpson, Sr.
Nov 25, 2016
James Henry Simpson, Sr., 69, of Louisville, passed away on November 25, 2016. He was an avid UofL fan, enjoyed going fishing, bowling and playing his X-Box. One of his favorite hobbies was taking care of his fish. James is survived by his wife, Charlene Simpson; children, Lisa (Terry) Meacham, Kimberly Bolling and James H. Simpson, Jr.; grandchildren, Ashley, Aaron,...
Steven Lee Spratt
Nov 24, 2016
Steven Lee Spratt, 21, of Louisville, passed away on November 24, 2016. He loved to go hunting and fishing at Rough River Lake with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Cledith Spratt and sister, Tabitha Nicole Spratt.Steven is survived by his parents, Tim and Tanna Spratt; grandparents, Shirley Spratt, Doris Jeffries and Cecil Morgan;...
Judith Rose Mcnear
Nov 23, 2016
Judith Rose "Judy" McNear, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 23, 2016. Judy was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed quilting and spending time with the kids.Judy was born on October 11, 1941, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Raymond Rennirt and Ersie Wilkins. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Kay Shuttleworth.Judy is...
Sylvia Pearl (Mann) Willett
Nov 23, 2016
This request Is for a prayer to a beautiful soul - Sylvia Willett. She made the transition yesterday morning.Sylvia had heart disease and had two stints put in, one in 2004 and another in 2009. In the last few months she was experiencing chronic angina that was getting worst. I was with her when she passed, she said, "she wanted...
Ronald David Todd
Nov 23, 2016
Ronald David "Ron" Todd was welcomed home by his Savior on November 23, 2016. He loved college sports and studying the Bible. He was a big kid at heart who enjoyed getting neighborhood kids together for kickball or softball in his younger years. Ron loved his family and liked spoiling his grandkids. He worked hard to provide for his children...
Lavinia Cronen
Nov 23, 2016
Lavinia Jane Cronen, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away peacefully following an extensive illness surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center. She was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on January 21, 1932 to the late Proctor and Ora B. Davis. She was co-owner of Cronen's 127 Bar & Restaurant and was of the catholic...
Hannelore I. Dodd
Nov 23, 2016
Hannelore I. Dodd, 88, passed away on November 23, 2016. She was born and raised in Germany and always loved travelling home to visit her relatives. She was a member of the Shiner's Boat Club; The Red Hat Society and enjoyed travelling around the world.She was preceded in death by husband, James "Sonny" Dodd; her mother; two sisters and a...
Mary V. Jacobs
Nov 22, 2016
Mary V. Jacobs, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Norton Audubon Hospital. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on May 6, 1950 to the late Joseph and Mary Miles. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Keith Jacobs; a daughter, Sheila Jacobs and two sons, Robert Jacobs and...
Mary Frances Yurt Russell
Nov 22, 2016
Mary Frances Yurt Russell, age 86, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016. She retired from Winn-Dixie and was a member of Southeast Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mallie Summitt Yurt; and her siblings, John Yurt, Herman Yurt and his wife, Wanda, Catherine Wilson, Melvin Yurt and his wife Carol and Alvin...
Arthur Stafford
Nov 21, 2016
Arthur Stafford, age 102, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 21. Born in Elwood, IN. and a graduate of De Pauw University in Greencastle, IN, he had a lifelong career in hotel accounting, advancing to corporate headquarters as controller for Albert Pick Hotels, Sheraton Hotel Corporation, and Pebble Beach Properties. After retirement he was an avid gardener and...
Robert Wesley Edelen
Nov 21, 2016
Robert Wesley Edelen, 64, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016.He was born on September 4, 1952, to the late George and Mary (Thomas) Edelen. Bob was also preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph, George, and William Edelen.Bob is survived by his loving wife of nearly 37 years, Martha (Haynes) Edelen; children, Dena McCoy (Alan), Christy...
Ruby R. Poole
Nov 21, 2016
Ruby R. Poole, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016. She was born in Rockvale, Kentucky on February 9, 1932 to the late Roy Oliver and Mamie Cravens. Ruby was a devoted wife and homemaker who always had the interests of her neighbors and family members at heart. Her many talents included cooking, flower gardening and...
James Rush
Nov 20, 2016
James (Jim/Jamie) RushApril 4, 1935 ~ November 20, 2016 (age 81)Jim was born in Cumberland County, Kentucky in the depths of the Great Depression. He died on November 20, 2016 at Norton Audubon Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Wilda (Durbin) Rush and his two children, Jeff Rush (Darlene) of Port Orange, Florida and...
Latonya Lynette Yarbor
Nov 20, 2016
LaTonya Lynette "Miss T." Yarbor, 47, of Louisville, Kentucky transitioned home on November 20th, 2016. She was born on October 15, 1969, in Louisville, Kentucky to Dorothy L. Yarbor-Hunter and the late LaMont Parrish. LaTonya held a position with JCPS for 21 years. At an early age she accepted Christ at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church.She is survived by her...
Adina Marie Noel Greenfield
Nov 20, 2016
Adina Marie Noel Greenfield, 42, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 20, 2016. Adina was born on December 25, 1973, in Louisville, Kentucky. She is survived by her parents, Ronald and Theresa Greenfield; son, Destin Greenfield; siblings, Matti Greenfield and Sam Greenfield; granddaughter, Gracie Marie Greenfield; grandfather, Jerry Rutter; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial visitation...
Margaret A. Bondhus
Nov 20, 2016
Margaret A. Bondhus, "Maggie" or "Toodles", joined our Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the age of 66. She is the daughter of the late William Wallace and Marie Miller-Hill, and was formerly employed by Brown & Williamson and Semonin Realtors. Maggie was a loving mother and wife who always had an attitude of gratitude. She loved God,...
Gary Mcclain
Nov 20, 2016
Gary McClain, 62, of Mount Eden, Kentucky passed away on November 20, 2016. He was the owner and operator of Gary McClain Concrete and Tractor Work, LLC for 45 years. He was a former trustee and member of Long Run Baptist Church. Gary was born on June 30, 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Clifford and Thelma (Therhune) McClain....
Charlena Marie Andrews
Nov 19, 2016
Charles Andrew Schnieders, Jr., later in life known as Charlena Marie Andrews, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016.Charlie was preceded in death by the love of his life, to whom he was married for 37 years, Genevieve Gregory; and his son, Joshua Schnieders.He is survived by 2 sons, Charles Schnieders III (Cherie) and Jeremie Schnieders...
Adrian Leo Mcintyre
Nov 19, 2016
Adrian Leo McIntyre, 44, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 19, 2016. Adrian was born on September 15, 1972, in Louisville, Kentucky to Bonnie Sulzer and the late Earl Joseph McIntyre.Adrian is survived by his loving mother, Bonnie McIntyre Sulzer; step-father, Edwin Sulzer; brothers, Scott (Angie), David (Donna), and Shawn (Missy) McIntyre; and two twin daughters, Marie and Rene...
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