Obituaries
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...
Robby Thompson
Nov 19, 2016
Robby Thompson, 36, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 19, 2016. Robby was born on May 7, 1980 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Bobby Thompson and Mattie (Shaw) Thompson- Simmons. He was preceded in death by his father Bobby Thompson, grandparents Charles and Mildred Thompson and Thomas and Margaret Shaw. Robby is survived by his mother Mattie (Marshall)Thompson-Simmons,...
James Edward Beam, Sr.
Nov 18, 2016
James Edward "Jim" Beam, Sr., age 70, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016. Jim graduated from Flaget High School, was a bowler and was an avid UofL Fan. He retired from Jim Beam and Associates. He was preceded in death by first wife, Earleen Roser Beam; and his parents, Joseph and Susie C. Beam; and his brother-in-law, Charles Harley.Jim is...
Janet Lee Hill
Nov 18, 2016
Janet Lee Hill, 56, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016. She formerly worked for the Crowne at the Summitt for 15 years. She had a heart of gold and was always there for those in need. Her grandson, Chase was her "little sunshine" and her pride and joy, She was preceded in death by her father, Virgil Hill; sister,...
Dallas Franklin Greer
Nov 17, 2016
Dallas Franklin Greer, 90, joined the heavenly father on November 17, 2016. Mr. Greer was born on January 19, 1926, in Greenville, South Carolina. Dallas was a WW II veteran who served as a Staff Sergeant for the U.S. Army from 1944-1946. He served in the European theatre, fought in three major battles, and witnessed the Nuremberg trials. After his...
Penny Marie Simpson Weathers
Nov 17, 2016
Penny Marie (Simpson) Weathers, 43, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016. She was a hard worker and a great caregiver for many years. Penny was a member at Safe Harbor Church in Clarksville, Indiana, and enjoyed coloring, reading, and spending time with her family.She was born on July 31, 1973, in Orlando, Florida, to Daniel...
Gerenne Lanham
Nov 16, 2016
Gerenne Lanham, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 16, 2016. Gerenne was born on February 7, 1946 in Savannah, Georgia to the late James and Nellie (Hodges) Simmons. She was also preceded in death by her brother Wyman Simmons, and sister Loretta Ray. Gerenne is survived by her daughter, Lois Mosson, grandson, William (Ashley) Mosson, brother Edward Simmons...
Karen Lynn (Carroll) Cobb Sanders
Nov 16, 2016
Karen Lynn "Kay" (Carroll) Cobb Sanders, 75, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday evening, November 16, 2016. She was a 1959 graduate of New Albany High School and a retired custodian for the Clarksville School Corporation.She was born on July 6, 1941, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Charles Carroll and Ruth (Jones) Carroll Blackman. Kay was also...
Gwenda Lou Murphy
Nov 16, 2016
Gwenda Lou Murphy, 80, of Louisville, passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2016. She retired from the Jefferson County Board of Education and JC Penney's. Spending time with her grandchildren brought her great joy and she loved watching UK sports.She was preceded in death by her mother, Cora and step-father, Gervis Keel and her father, Herman Greer who gave his...
Deborah Faye Nellums
Nov 16, 2016
Deborah Faye "Debbie" Nellums, 61, of Louisville, passed away on November 16, 2016. Debbie was born in Louisville on March 28, 1955 to John and Betty Seay. She retired as a Cafeteria Manager from Jefferson County Public Schools. She was preceded in death by her father, John and a son, Jason Smith. Debbie is survived by her husband of 12...
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