Obituaries
Joseph Paul Smialek
Nov 16, 2016
Joseph Paul Smialek, 83, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 16, 2016. He retired from Leo Thieneman and Sons after working as a Trim Carpenter for 30 years. He enjoyed bowling, square dancing and Good Sams camping. He was also an avid Louisville Cardinals fan. Joseph was born on January 31, 1933, Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and...
James Anthony Bailey
Nov 15, 2016
James Anthony Bailey, 56, of Algonquin, Illinois, died on Tuesday, November 11, 2016. Tony was a 1979 graduate of New Albany High School. He worked for the Courier-Journal Newspaper in Louisville until he decided to attend college where he went on to graduate second in his class at RETS Electronics Institute of Kentucky. Tony worked for Motorola in Chicago, Illinois,...
Margaret Lynn Wethington
Nov 15, 2016
Margaret Lynn Wethington, 47, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. She worked as a certified medical assistant for many years and was a great caregiver. Margaret was a member at Emmaus Road Church in Clarksville, Indiana, and enjoyed reading and spending time with her granddaughter, nieces, and nephews.She was born on November 22, 1968, in...
Linda L. Caswell
Nov 15, 2016
Linda L. Caswell, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. She was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on August 23, 1942 to Asa and Hazel Bratcher. She was a retired nurse with over 50 years of service and was of the Baptist faith where she was baptized in Philpot, Kentucky.In addition to her parents she is preceded...
Mary M. Padgett Barrows
Nov 15, 2016
Mary M. Padgett Barrows, 58, of Radcliff, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 20, 1958 to the late Marvin and Mary Nell Padgett. She was of the Catholic faith. She loved her family and going to the river to camp.Mary is survived by her beloved husband of 42 years, John...
Robin M. Sykes
Nov 14, 2016
Robin Sykes, 57, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 14, 2016. She was a loving mother, daughter and sister. Her warm spirit attracted many friends. She enjoyed gardening, crafting and spending time with family. Robin will be missed by all that knew her. Robin was born on October 16, 1959 in Louisville, Kentucky to Carl and Linda (Harp) Redmon....
Sharon Rose Daniels
Nov 14, 2016
Sharon Rose Daniels, 60, of Louisville, passed away on November 14, 2016. She had an undying love for her family, who meant the world to her. Sharon enjoyed being a wife, mother and grandmother; her interests revolved around those she loved. She taught her family how to love and care for others by living as an example. More than anything...
Carole Kerby
Nov 14, 2016
Carole Kerby, age 74, of Louisville, returned to her heavenly Father on Monday, November 14, 2016. She joined her beloved parents, Frank and Willanna Kerby; brother, Billy; and brother-in-law, Arnie Braun. Carole was a loving care-giver to her parents, a devout Christian and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. Left to cherish her memory are her sisters,...
Ruth Carol Clark
Nov 14, 2016
Ruth Carol "Penny" Clark, 70, of Louisville, passed away on November 14, 2016. She enjoyed playing cards every Saturday night with her sisters. Her family meant the world to her and she was always there for them for anything they ever needed. Keith, her son, stood by her side through the good and bad times. Penny was his rock and...
Shirley Mae Hixenbaugh
Nov 14, 2016
Shirley Mae (Ritzman) Hixenbaugh ,86, of Clarksville, Indiana passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016. She was a great caregiver and homemaker for many years. Shirley enjoyed gospel music, watching westerns, and spending time with her family and friends. She was born on May 23, 1930 in Waterloo, Iowa to Jack. and Alice (Card) Ritzman. Shirley is survived by her...
Aloysius Frank Wolczyk
Nov 13, 2016
Aloysius F. Wolczyk, Sr., born in Auburn, NY June 6, 1919, peacefully completed his journey of life on Nov. 10, 2016. He is survived by one sister, Sue Sullivan, living in Auburn NY: four children; AL Wolczyk jr (Jahn), Corkey Wolczyk (Vicki), Carol Ash (Gary) and Pam Krupp (Alan). Nine grandchildren; Jennifer Wolczyk, Kristin Walter, Jonathan Wolczyk, Ian Wolczyk, Jacob...
Raymond Earl Cundiff
Nov 13, 2016
Raymond Earl Cundiff, 76, of Sellersburg, Indiana passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016. He had a love for music especially jazz and the blues. Raymond also enjoyed fishing and, most importantly, spending time with his family. He was born on November 29, 1939 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Howard and Esther (Lyle) Cundiff. Raymond is survived by his...
Kenneth R. Miller
Nov 13, 2016
Miller Kenneth R. "Kenny", 68, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 13, 2016. He retired from Gateway Press and he was a member and an usher of Southeast Christian Church. Kenny was also a long time member of Obsolete Iron Car Club. Kenneth was born on March 24, 1948, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Woodrow and Pauline Miller....
Andy Ray Shepherd
Nov 13, 2016
Shepherd, Andy Ray, 65, passed away on November 13, 2016. Andy was born on November 6, 1951, in Jeffersonville, Indiana to the late Dean Shepherd, Sr. and Alice Seibel. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Judy Shepherd; two sons, Nathan Shepherd (Diana) and Thad Shepherd; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one brother, Dean "Rod" Shepherd, Jr. (Sheila)....
Mary Lee Jewell
Nov 13, 2016
Mary Lee Jewell, 95, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 13, 2016. Mary loved gardening and especially her pink roses. She loved spending time with her family. Mary also enjoyed playing Bunco and Bingo. Mary was born on May 4, 1921, in Campbellsville, Kentucky to the late Harrison and Florence (Peterson) Wilson. She was also preceded in death by...
Kimbra Ann (Duffy) Bowman
Nov 13, 2016
Kimbra "Kim" Ann (Duffy) Bowman, 54, of Clarksville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016. She had a great work ethic and worked for Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky as a Physical Therapy Assistant for 29 plus years. Kim enjoyed reading, her flowers, and loved spending time with her family and friends. She was born on September 5, 1962...
Anna Fay Shrader
Nov 13, 2016
Shrader, Anna Fay, 88, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Anna was born on May 12, 1928, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Jessie and Elizabeth Duggins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Kenneth Shrader; and her son, Bruce C. Shrader. She is survived by her two daughters, Laura Wingfield (Pat) and...
Michael Thomas Kemper
Nov 13, 2016
Michael Thomas Kemper, 40, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on April 23, 1976 to Michael and Rose Kemper. He was an avid car enthusiast who enjoyed building and drag racing cars. Over the years Michael overcame many obstacles, including receiving a double lung transplant, during his battle with Scleroderma....
Roger Warren Swiger, Sr.
Nov 12, 2016
Roger Warren Swiger, Sr., 74, of Jeffersonville, IN passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Roger loved sports and was a devoted fan to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also enjoyed bowling and watching NASCAR. Roger had a strong connection to Colliers, West Virginia and the surrounding areas where he grew up. He was a Ford enthusiast who knew how to...
James Tabor
Nov 12, 2016
James "Jim" Tabor, 81, of Fairdale, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016. He was born in Leitchfield, Kentucky on January 17, 1935 to the late Charles Tabor and Evelyn Peyton. He was retired from National Linen Company. Jim was a member of Fairdale Baptist Church and was a Mason with Leitchfield Lodge 236.In addition to his parents he...
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