Obituaries

Weldon Hewitt

Weldon Hewitt

Mar 12, 2017

Weldon Hewitt, 79, of Simpsonville, Kentucky passed away on March 12, 2017. He was an entrepreneur in the automotive electronics industry owning and operating Audio Systems Inc. (ASI) and Hewitt Marketing. Weldon was born on September 7, 1937 in Selmer, Tennessee to the late Robert and Maudell (South) Hewitt. He was also preceded in death by his three brothers and...

Terrance James Mann

Terrance James Mann

Mar 11, 2017

Terrance James Mann, 42, of Louisville, passed away on March 11, 2017. Terry was born on Long Island, New York on April 4, 1974 to the late James and Deyanne Mann. He worked as an auto body repair technician and also owned a small business, CSI Glass.He is survived by two children, Alexis and Garret Mann of Louisville; sister, Jamie...

Catherine Laverne (Paul) Cundiff

Catherine Laverne (Paul) Cundiff

Mar 11, 2017

Catherine LaVerne (Paul) Cundiff, 86, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017. LaVerne enjoyed reading and dancing and was an exceptional cook. She was a past member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lanesville. She was born on March 11, 1931 to the late Charles S. & Mary Louise (Melcher) Paul. Along with her parents,...

Audrey Mcgrath

Audrey Mcgrath

Mar 11, 2017

Audrey McGrath, 99, of Louisville, Kentucky returned to her Heavenly Father on March 11, 2017. Audrey was born on February 26, 1918 in Brooklyn, New York. She was a long-time member of Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church and the Nunnlea Historic Home. Audrey is survived by her daughters, Patricia A. Marks (Jim) Kathleen L. Owen (Jay), Audrey R. Falkner (Jon), six...

Jacob Steven Kraatz

Jacob Steven Kraatz

Mar 10, 2017

Jacob Steven Kraatz, 33, of Louisville, passed away on March 10, 2017. Jacob was born in Louisville on January 19, 1984 to William and Barbara Kraatz. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three children Adaesyn James Kraatz, Jasmyne Autumn Kraatz and Jaxton Amari Kraatz; two brothers, Joshua Allen Kraatz (Will Holmes) and Joseph Michael Kraatz (Maranda Jecker);...

Margaret Bernice Shelby

Margaret Bernice Shelby

Mar 10, 2017

Margaret Bernice Elzy Shelby, was born on May 13, 1933 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Nathan and Estelle Elzy. She departed this life on March 10, 2017. Bernice (as she was affectionately known by most) accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age at Beargrass Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and attending church. It was important to...

Carolyn Sue (Lanman) Orwig

Carolyn Sue (Lanman) Orwig

Mar 9, 2017

Carolyn Sue (Lanman) Orwig, 79, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Sue was a graduate of the University of Louisville where she received her Master's Degree in Education. She then went on to teach children with special needs for many years in the Louisville school system. Sue was very proud of her grandchildren and loved spending time with them....

Patricia Bell Whitaker

Patricia Bell Whitaker

Mar 9, 2017

Patricia Bell Whitaker, 61, of Louisville passed away on March 9, 2017. Pat was born in Louisville on September 19, 1955 to the late James and Katie Gant. She enjoyed caring for her family and many of the other children and families in her neighborhood. She will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death...

Claude Lee Able, Jr.

Claude Lee Able, Jr.

Mar 9, 2017

Claude Lee "Bumper" Able, Jr., 40, passed away on March 9, 2017. He was a single father to three beautiful daughters and a loyal son and brother. He was an avid Pittsburg Steelers fan and he loved his old cars. Bumper enjoyed working along side his father in their family owned business. There was nothing that he couldn't fix mechanical....

Mary Ann Hibbs

Mary Ann Hibbs

Mar 9, 2017

Mary Ann Hibbs, 83, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 24, 1933 to the late Arthur and Sarah Childers. She attended Southeast Christian Church.In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Luke Henry Hibbs, Jr.Mary is survived by her beloved children, Daniel Hibbs,...

Frederick Deberry

Frederick Deberry

Mar 8, 2017

Frederick DeBerry, 76, passed away on March 8, 2017, at the Veteran's Hospital. He was a retired Army veteran and graduated from Fern Creek High School where he enjoyed playing basketball. As a young man he attended Friendship Baptist Church. Frederick had a joke or funny story for everyone he met and could always make you laugh. He was preceded...

Jack Allen

Jack Allen

Mar 8, 2017

Jack Allen, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on March 8, 2017. He owned and operated a Singer Dealership and Men's Clothing Store (Allen's & The Men's Shop) in New Albany, Indiana for 30 plus years. Jack was born on September 1, 1932 to the late William and Madge Allen. Jack is survived by his wife Carol Allen, sons, Jimmy...

Marilyn (Wilson) Morton

Marilyn (Wilson) Morton

Mar 8, 2017

Marilyn W. Morton, 60, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Burnis Morton, Jr.; father, Paul A. Wilson, Sr.; son, James Summey and his wife Danielle and their children, Kanin and Kyler; brother, Paul A. Wilson, Jr.; and daughter, Jennifer Morton.She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at American Legion Post 28. As...

Earl Thomas Bramblett

Earl Thomas Bramblett

Mar 8, 2017

Earl Thomas Bramblett, 78, passed away on March 8, 2017. He was an Army veteran. Earl was passionate about his horses and he enjoyed camping, riding and watching western movies. Spending time with his grandchildren and taking them to Dairy Queen to treat them to gravy and biscuits was a Sunday tradition. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

J. Ralph Kessans

J. Ralph Kessans

Mar 7, 2017

J. Ralph Kessans, 87, died at Autumn Woods Health Campus on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. He was a resident of rural New Albany. Ralph was born in Tell City on December 31, 1929, to Hilary and Adeline (Briggeman) Kessans. He attended elementary and high schools in Tell City and received his Bachelors and Masters of Arts degrees from Indiana State...

Doris L. Helton Case

Doris L. Helton Case

Mar 7, 2017

Doris L. Helton Case, 88, of Louisville, passed away on March 7, 2017. Doris was born in Louisville on August 28, 1928 to the late Andrew and Ida Weston. She retired from Phillip Morris and enjoyed participating in Arthur Murray Dance Classes.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Andy, Louis and Cliff Weston. Doris...

Nancy Lou Sidebottom

Nancy Lou Sidebottom

Mar 7, 2017

Nancy Lou Sidebottom, 74, passed away on March 7, 2017. She was a devoted BINGO player and Conway Twitty fan. Nancy enjoyed caregiving for the elderly and going to the lake and spending time with her family, which meant the world to her. She is preceded in death by her daughters, Nancy Kay and Barbara Jean; sons, James Thomas and...

Linda Gail Mansfield-Germany

Linda Gail Mansfield-Germany

Mar 6, 2017

Linda Gail Mansfield-Germany, 63, of Louisville passed away on March 6, 2017. Linda was born in Louisville on November 9, 1953 to the late Andrew and Helena Mansfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Germany. She leaves three siblings, Sheila Coleman, Odell Carter (Mildred), and Terri L. Mansfield and a host of...

Richard Wesley Anderson

Richard Wesley Anderson

Mar 6, 2017

Richard Wesley "Dick" Anderson, 83, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017. He was a United States Army veteran and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Jeffersonville.Dick was born on December 24, 1933, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Julius and Phyllis (Dedynski) Anderson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Anderson....

Shirley J. Rhodes

Shirley J. Rhodes

Mar 6, 2017

Shirley J. Rhodes, 60, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Norton Hospital. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on February 18, 1957 to the late Bill Sherrill and Joan Rhodes. She was an avid couponer and University of Kentucky fan. She was the best wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who touched many lives.In addition...

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