Obituaries
Marguerite Catherine Stelzer
Sep 19, 2016
Stelzer, Marguerite Catherine "Peggy", 93, of Louisville, KY (formerly of Cincinnati, OH) passed away on September 19, 2016. Peggy was born on March 3, 1923, in Cincinnati, OH to Stanley M. and Marguerite Stelzer. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Stanley D. Stelzer; nephew, Philip Stelzer; and her life long friend, Helen Broxon. She is survived by...
Tyler Evan Gowen
Sep 19, 2016
Tyler Evan Gowen, "Ty", 29, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on September 19, 2016. Tyler was born on November 11, 1986, Louisville, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Lynda "Mimi" & Mitch Shirota, Martha & James Gowen. He is survived by his parents, Greg and Lori Gowen; sister, Whitney Gearlds (Kris); and many loving, aunts, uncles and...
Teri Inez Becker
Sep 19, 2016
Teri Inez Becker, 63, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on September 19, 2016. She graduated from the University of Louisville with her Masters and Rank 1 in Education. She retired in 2009 from JCPS. Teri's hobbies included reading, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. Teri was born September 11, 1953, at Fort Knox, Kentucky to Barbara Inez (Sanders) Poe...
Adrienne Klusch
Sep 19, 2016
Adrienne Klusch, 35, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on September 19, 2016. Number one in her life was her soulmate, Michael and her two precious children. She was a special child of God placed on this earth to provide healing hands in a profession she held dear to her heart. In her path she enriched so many lives. Loved by...
Mary Louise(Rinehardt) Brian
Sep 18, 2016
Mary Louise (Reinhardt) Brian, 78, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016. She was born on January 17, 1938, in Salem, Indiana, to John and Nora Rinehardt. Mary worked as a cook at Graceland Baptist Church for many years. She was a member at Graceland Baptist Church and enjoyed cooking and helping at all the social...
Nelda Joyce Pardue
Sep 18, 2016
Nelda Joyce Pardue, age 80, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016. She was originally from Monroe County, Ky. and she was a life-long member of the Church of Christ. She was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and loved her family dearly. Nelda was preceded in death by her parents, Basil and Tessie Turner Thomas;...
Stacy Marieann Kessler
Sep 17, 2016
Stacy Marie Ann Kessler, 38, of Louisville, passed away on September 17, 2016. Stacy was born in San Francisco, California on June 1, 1978 to Robert and Susan Kessler. She worked for UPS in Louisville for the past 18 years. She enjoyed hanging out with her friends and family. Her latest joy was playing Pokémon Go with her sons. Survivors...
Dennis N. Adams
Sep 17, 2016
Dennis N. Adams, age 62, of Louisville, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and was a member of the Louisville Nighthawgs, where he participated in many charity events. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents William Nelson and Florence Adams.Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Romona; children, Marci, David (Brittney), Mandy, Stanley,...
Earl Mason Gary, Jr.
Sep 17, 2016
Earl Mason Gary, Jr., 73, of Clarksville, Indiana, left this world on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home in New Albany, IN. He was born on January 4, 1943 to the late Earl Mason Gary, Sr. & Elsa (Baumgarten) Gary in Louisville, KY. Mason was an expert in all areas of automobiles. It was said he could...
Joshua Brooks King, Sr.
Sep 16, 2016
Joshua Brooks King, age 35, of Louisville, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2016. He was a member of the Dixie Valley Church of God. He was also an avid UK Fan. Joshua was preceded in death by his brother, Louis King; paternal grandparents, Frank and Betty King and maternal grandparents, Charles and Joyce Harding.Joshua is survived by his loving...
Alberta Marie Cockriel
Sep 16, 2016
Alberta Marie Cockriel, 86, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, September 16, 2016 at her home. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on November 12, 1929 to the late Louis Davis and Catherine Thompson. She retired from Shively Daycare after 32 years of service.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Damon F Cockriel;...
James Lee Rothfuss, Sr.
Sep 16, 2016
James Lee Rothfuss, 73, passed away on September 16, 2016. He was a graduate of Butler High School and he was in sales at Leisure Life RV for over 15 years.He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Margaret May; granddaughter, Jessica Griffen and sister-in-law, Jody Rothfuss.Jim is survived by his children, Karen Lyndel, James Rothfuss, II., Paula...
Rick L. Romans, Sr.
Sep 16, 2016
Rick L. Romans, Sr., 63, of Marysville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2016. Rick was drafted out of high school as a pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. He later went on to work as the associate scout for the Atlanta Braves and was a pitching coach for Charlestown High School and Indiana University-Southeast. Along with baseball, he...
Catherine Elizabeth (Abell) Williams
Sep 16, 2016
Catherine Elizabeth "Cathy/ Hustie" (Abell) Williams, 63, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on September 16, 2016. She loved her home and taking care of her family and pets. Cathy was an Army Veteran. Cathy was born on February 27, 1953, in New Albany, Indiana to the late William Thomas and Delia Catherine (Allen) Abell. She was also preceded in death...
Braxton Lee Cook
Sep 16, 2016
Braxton Lee Cook, infant son of Sean Cook and Angela Gentry, passed away in New Albany, Indiana, on September 14, 2016.Braxton is survived by his parents, Angela Gentry and Sean Cook; brothers, Isaiah and Jensen Cook; grandparents, Robin and Terry Gentry and Barbara and Richie Tyre; along with extended family.Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September...
J. Douglas Turner
Sep 15, 2016
J. Douglas Turner (75), attorney, father, grandfather and friend passed away on September 15th after battling cancer for several years. Doug was born in Trigg County, Kentucky to parents Lennis and Edith Turner.Doug was the proud father of Tiffany (Turner) Etzel who resides in Lincolnshire, Illinois with her husband, Brian, and their children, Emery and Tucker. He also leaves his...
Wanda L. Darnell
Sep 15, 2016
Wanda L."MiMi" Darnell, 85, passed away on September 15, 2016. She was a former employee of the Radford Company and retired from Glenn's Commercial Service. Wanda enjoyed traveling, camping and playing cards with friends and family. She was an avid fisherman and loved her gambling trips. Wanda was a loving mother, wife, companion, MiMi, sister-in-law, aunt and friend.She was preceded...
Dorothy Alean Watson
Sep 14, 2016
Dorothy Alean Watson, age 82, of Eminence, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016. She retired from the State of Kentucky in 1999, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Eminence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Watson; her daughter, Teresa Watson; her son, Anthony Watson; her parents, George and Mamie Wayne Blade; and her sisters,...
William Day Cotter
Sep 14, 2016
Cotter, William Day "Bill", 91, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on September 14, 2016. He was born on March 27, 1925, in Elmhurst, Illinois to the late Stewart and Viola Cotter. Bill was a WWII Veteran, Purple Heart recipient. He received his Bachelors Degree at the Art Institute of Chicago. He then worked as an Art Director and Artist for...
Elsie M. Stivers
Sep 14, 2016
Elsie M. Stivers, 84, passed away on September 14, 2016. She enjoyed going to yard sales, gardening, cooking and was a huge animal lover. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Stivers.Elsie is survived by her daughter, Linda Simpson; grandsons, Thomas W. (Sherri) Probus, Jr., Donald (Pam) B. Willis and Jimmy (Carolyn) Willis; great-grandchildren, Sean Willis, Christopher Embry,...
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