Obituaries

Desmond Wayne Saling

Desmond Wayne Saling

Aug 21, 2016

Saling, Desmond Wayne "Desi", passed away peacefully at the age of 73, on August 21, 2016, with his sister, Ruthie by his side. He began his final journey to be reunited with our parents, Desmond Wirth Saling and Elizabeth "Libby" Saling. Desi, as we called him, was a very kind and gentle soul with a spark of mischievousness that continued...

Patty (Lawton) Mackell

Patty (Lawton) Mackell

Aug 21, 2016

Patty (Lawton) Mackell, 63, of Louisville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 21, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Patty was born on February 11, 1953 in Warren, Pennsylvania to the late Fred and Mildred Lawton. It is there that she met her future husband, the late Joseph Mackell. She graduated from Pennsylvania University and then began a long career...

Alice Jacquelyn Green

Alice Jacquelyn Green

Aug 21, 2016

Alice Jacquelyn Green, age 77, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016. She was born April 24, 1939 in St. Petersburg, FL. She was a graduate of Gibbs High School (1957) in St. Petersburg, FL. She was a member of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church and former employee at Central State Hospital. She served many years as a foster grandparent and...

Lindsay (Walker) Alexander

Lindsay (Walker) Alexander

Aug 20, 2016

Lindsay Alexander, 27, of Crestwood, Kentucky passed away on August 20, 2016. Lindsay was born on December 14, 1988 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Michael Walker and Angela Walker. She studied Human Behavior at Capella University and also studied Beauty and Fashion at PJ's College of Cosmetology. Lindsay enjoyed musicals, singing, writing, and listening to music. She had a...

Linda Dianesharp Brown

Linda Dianesharp Brown

Aug 20, 2016

Linda Diane Sharp Brown was born on February 21, 1948 to Reverend D.C. and Jessie Sharp in St. Louis, Missouri. She graduated from Beaumont High School, class of 1966. She attended Florissant Valley Community College. At an early age, Linda focused on opportunities available in the airline industry. Quickly she discovered doors opening at TWA and she broke through many...

Elaine Brooks

Elaine Brooks

Aug 20, 2016

Elaine Brooks, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on July 4, 1951 to the late Louis and Mildred Rich. She was a retired clerk from the Jefferson County drivers license bureau.In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother Charles Rich.Elaine is survived by her...

Harold Rodney Hardwick

Harold Rodney Hardwick

Aug 20, 2016

Harold Rodney Hardwick, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky formerly of Orlando and Ocala, Florida passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at his home. He was born in Paris, Illinois on June 29, 1936 to the late Harold Eugene and Helen Ruth Hardwick. He was retired from the United States Army with over 22 years of service and a member of...

Jo Ann Dillmann

Jo Ann Dillmann

Aug 20, 2016

Jo Ann (Moser) Dillmann passed on Saturday, August 20, 2016. Jo Ann was a teacher for 45 years, a graduate of Ursuline College, taught at Our Mother of Sorrow, St Bernard and was Preschool Director at Toddlers and Tots. She is preceded in death by her son, Cory Dillmann. Jo Ann is survived by her loving husband of 52 years,...

Daniel Lee Childers

Daniel Lee Childers

Aug 20, 2016

Daniel Lee Childers, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center at Norton Hospital. He was born in St, Louis, Missouri on February 27, 1936 to the late Charles C. Childers and Louise Greenwell. He was a veteran in the United States Army was a retired truck driver.Daniel is survived by his...

James William Batson

James William Batson

Aug 20, 2016

James William Batson, age 48, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016. Jim was a physically active child. He loved skate boarding and soccer which he participated in with his brother, Michael. Michael being 2 years older than Jim was always his protector from bullies. When sixteen, Jim's first real job was working as a busboy in the dining...

Ora Lee Ralph Sr.

Ora Lee Ralph Sr.

Aug 19, 2016

Ora Lee Ralph, Sr., 84, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on August 19, 2016, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Whitesville, Kentucky, on March 21, 1932, to William and Melinda Ralph. Ora retired from General Electric after many years of service. He was a member of Graceland Baptist Church in New Albany, Indiana, a U.S....

Mary Susan Blakley

Mary Susan Blakley

Aug 19, 2016

Mary Susan Blakley, 69, passed away on August, 19, 2016. She loved playing bingo and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchild. Mary was survived by her daughter, Robin Blakley; grandchildren, Alexandria (Dylan) O'Neal and Thomas Camp, III; great grandchild, Baylynn O'Neal; brother, Nathan Wynn and a host of nieces and nephews.Visitation will be August 23, 2016, from 3pm-8pm...

Geraldine Hampton

Geraldine Hampton

Aug 19, 2016

Geraldine "Gerri" Hampton, age 65, of Louisville, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016. She was a retired tailor, chef and member of Westport Road Baptist Church. Gerri loved travelling, hitchhiked Honduras and loved to cook. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Rodney Wayne Hampton; her parents, Junior and Mattie Hampton Minton; and her brother, Russell...

Donald Wellington Sharp

Donald Wellington Sharp

Aug 19, 2016

Donald Wellington Sharp, 73, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016. He was born in Ashland, Kentucky on November 23, 1942 to the late Earl Wellington and Maysie Esther Sharp. He was a member of Cloverleaf Baptist Church and US Airforce veteran.He is preceded in death by sisters, Delores Dick, Jeanine Kamber and Kay Wheatley. Donald is...

Robert L. Logsdon

Robert L. Logsdon

Aug 18, 2016

Robert Lee Logsdon, 62, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on August 18, 2016. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, to Charles and Emma (Lunsford) Logsdon. He was Penecostal by faith and was a very talented painter for many years. Robert enjoyed fishing, collecting model cars, Hot Wheels, and spending time with his family.Along with his parents, Robert was preceded in...

Dennis Kendrick Vanornum

Dennis Kendrick Vanornum

Aug 18, 2016

Dennis Kendrick VanOrnum, 69, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on August 18, 2016, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born in Chico, California, to Oscar, Jr., and Auda "Audi" (Stautler) VanOrnum. Dennis retired from the U.S. Army after many years of dedicated service and was a graduate of Indiana University Southeast. He was a talented potter and the owner and...

Gail Heaverin

Gail Heaverin

Aug 18, 2016

Gail Susan "Mamaw" (Matlock) Heaverin, 67, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016. She enjoyed riding horses and traveling all over the country with her husband, Tim. Gail was so proud of her grandchildren and loved spending time with them.She was born on August 30, 1948, in Louisville, Kentucky. Gail is preceded in death by her...

Donna Fawcett

Donna Fawcett

Aug 18, 2016

Donna Fawcett's life, beauty, and soul cannot be captured in words. She gave her love and heart freely to every person who was lucky enough to cross her path. Her time on earth overflowed with music, laughter, smiles, faith, and friendship. As much as she loved being a mother to her children Chad and Rose, David and Leslie, and Patrick...

Richard Radcliff

Richard Radcliff

Aug 18, 2016

Richard Radcliff, age 80, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016. He attended Ahrens Vocational School and was a Marine Veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the International Association of Machinists, was a member of Harmony Baptist Church and was a Mason. He retired from Naval Ordnance after 40 years of service. He was preceded...

Judy Snider

Judy Snider

Aug 18, 2016

Judy Snider, 59, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016. She was formerly employed at Yum Brands, Papa John's Inc., and Wolverine Tube in Decatur, Alabama. She was raised catholic in St. Edwards Parish where she attended school, attended Jeffersontown High School, and graduated from Spaulding University and University of Louisville School of Business. She was a...

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