Obituaries

Sewell Harry Sunde

Sewell Harry Sunde

Mar 29, 2017

Sewell Harry Sunde, age 98, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He was a Navy Veteran and a former manager for Equifax. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Gladys Sunde; and a brother, Donald Sunde.Mr. Sunde is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Barbara; children, Lynne Stein (Gary), Jim Sunde (Denise), Becky...

Betty Jean Lashley

Betty Jean Lashley

Mar 29, 2017

Betty Jean Lashley, 77, of Louisville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 29, 2017. Betty was born in Louisville on July 4, 1939 to the late Porter Holmes and Lola Mae Garrett.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Lashley; step-father, Jesse Garrett; and four siblings, James Holmes, Shirley Holmes, Brenda Baron,...

Anna Geneva Wilson

Anna Geneva Wilson

Mar 29, 2017

Ann Wilson was 'Mama' to her family and everyone who met her. Her bright smile and loving manner, her sense of humor and pointing finger endeared her to strangers, and conveyed her unconditional love to those close to her. She loved babies and children and lit up when she saw them. She raised two children of her own – Barbara...

Linda (Stark) Mcdonley

Linda (Stark) Mcdonley

Mar 28, 2017

Linda (Stark) McDonley, 65, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. She was a dedicated nurse and the recipient of the Hannah Jenkins Award. Linda proudly took on the role of foster parent for several children with special needs. She enjoyed gardening, art, and being out in nature.She was born on July 16, 1951, in Louisville, Kentucky....

Stephen Joseph Taylor

Stephen Joseph Taylor

Mar 28, 2017

Stephen Joseph Taylor, 70, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on October 16, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky to William A. and Dorothy (Schulten) Taylor. Stephen was a life-long Catholic and active member of St. John Paul II Catholic Church in Sellersburg, living his faith in word and deed. A devoted husband, father, brother...

Herlie Nicholas Bell

Herlie Nicholas Bell

Mar 28, 2017

Herlie Nicholas Bell, 87, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017.He was born on August 14, 1929, in Gleanings, Kentucky, to the late Buchanan "Buck" and Mary Attie (Mattingly) Bell. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Doris (Tindle) Bell; and his six brothers and three sisters. Herlie is survived by...

Jacob Evan Trulock

Jacob Evan Trulock

Mar 28, 2017

Jacob Evan Trulock, 18, a senior at New Albany High School, became another angel on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He was doing what he loved, hiking with a friend. Jacob always had a smile on his face and a snack or candy in his hand.He was the captain of the New Albany Soccer team, member of the National Honor Society,...

Penny (Rowe) Vanfleet

Penny (Rowe) Vanfleet

Mar 28, 2017

Penny (Rowe) VanFleet, 59, a kind-hearted and gentle soul, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. She possessed an artistic flair and enjoyed both crocheting and painting. Penny seemed to always have a way to find those that needed love the most and, in turn, shared her love with them.She was born on October 23, 1957, in...

Raymond Louis Crawford

Raymond Louis Crawford

Mar 28, 2017

Raymond Louis Crawford, 79, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was a United States Army veteran and a member of the VFW Post 1693 Hobart Beach. Raymond retired from the Naval Ordinance in 1992 and went on to also retire from Major League Electronics in 2016. He was born on...

Robert William Parrish

Robert William Parrish

Mar 28, 2017

Robert William "Whitey" Parrish, 81, passed away on March 28, 2017. He and his wife, June were former owners of Cecil Payne Café. Whitey was very dedicated in serving the 32nd street community as a grocer for about 60 years with his wife, June.He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Catherine Parrish; son, Robert Parrish, Jr.; his...

Robert W. Henderson

Robert W. Henderson

Mar 28, 2017

Robert W. Henderson, 54, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Norton Audubon Hospital. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on November 25, 1962 to the late Willie Franklin and Patricia Ann Henderson. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and collector.In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers, Linny and Johnny...

Sarah Yankey Schott

Sarah Yankey Schott

Mar 27, 2017

On March 27, 2017, after 83 years of caring and serving others, and a lifelong Louisvillian, Sarah Yankey Allen Schott is now at rest in the care of her Heavenly Father. Born to Robert & Maude Yankey on the Jones Farm in Anchorage, Kentucky on January 16, 1934 along with her siblings, Hazel Wickett, Ernest Yankey (d.) and Wanda Huff...

Marion R. Dobbs

Marion R. Dobbs

Mar 27, 2017

Marion R. Dobbs, 82, of LaGrange, Kentucky has gone home to rest on Monday, March 27, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a son. His is survived by his wife Rose, a brother, five sisters, five children, twenty grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date.To leave...

Dylan Thomas Bennett

Dylan Thomas Bennett

Mar 25, 2017

Dylan Thomas Bennett, 22 years of age, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017. He was born on October 23, 1994, in Louisville, Kentucky. He is survived by his wife, Desiree (Perry) Bennett; daughter, Madalyn Louise Bennett; parents, James Troy and Dawn Bennett; mother, Shannon Thomas; his brother and sisters, Dakota Bennett, Amber Jarvis (Chris), and Santana Bennett; grandparents, Jim...

Lois Elaine Irwin

Lois Elaine Irwin

Mar 25, 2017

Lois Irwin, 88, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on March 25, 2017. She was a lifelong nurse and helped to start the first coronary care unit at the old St. Joseph Infirmary. Additionally, she was a fifty plus year member of St. John Lutheran Church. Lois was born on October 23, 1928 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania to the late Henry...

Mildred Lee White

Mildred Lee White

Mar 25, 2017

White, Mildred Lee, 64, of Crestwood, Kentucky passed away on March 25, 2017.Mildred was born on September 22, 1952, in Louisville, Kentucky. She is preceded in death by her father, Lawrence McGee, Sr.; siblings, John McGee, Larry McGee and nephews, Gregory and Ryan Kinnion. She is survived by her children, Bessie Reed and Aaron McGee; mother, Bessie McGee; siblings, Lawrence...

Bonnie Jane Abbott

Bonnie Jane Abbott

Mar 25, 2017

Bonnie Jane Abbott, 75, of Louisville, KY passed away on March 25, 2017. She loved spending time outside, gardening, going to the movies and she was an excellent cook. Bonnie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Abbott, parents, Richard and Alice Pack; brother, Kenneth Pack and sisters, Mary Nimmo...

Donald Marvin Vowels

Donald Marvin Vowels

Mar 25, 2017

Donald Marvin "Don, Donnie" Vowels, 63, transitioned peacefully on March 25, 2017 surrounded by his family. Don was born in Flaherty, KY. He moved to Louisville in 1974 and worked in the fashion industry. He earned his BA and MA in Theology from St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, Maryland. He was ordained a Roman Catholic priest for the Archdiocese of...

John William Mcdaniel

John William Mcdaniel

Mar 25, 2017

John William McDaniel, age 56 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017. He was a premier roofer who traveled many states. John loved fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Anna Johnson McDaniel; his sister, Mary Wimsatt and her husband Tommy.John is survived by his wife, Kathleen McDaniel; his sons, Juston and Adam McDaniel; brother,...

Michael Dale Chesser

Michael Dale Chesser

Mar 25, 2017

Michael Dale Chesser, age 63 of Taylorsville, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017. He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Michael Chesser; and his parents, Leon Chesser and Ivy Dale Lewis Chesser; his siblings, Robert Leon Chesser, Sr., Jeanette Chesser, Patricia Marlene Chesser and Joan C. Chesser.Michael is survived by his loving siblings, Robert Leon Chesser, Jr.,...

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