Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Dolores Ann"Dorie"(Rake) Bachman
Aug 17, 2016
Dolores Ann "Dorie" (Rake) Bachman, 86, a devoted wife and mother, of Lanesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, August 17, 2016. She was a long-time member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lanesville. Dorie had a strong Catholic faith and was known for her "homemade dressing" at the annual church picnic.Dorie was born on November 30, 1929, in...
Ursula Margarete Wood
Aug 17, 2016
Ursula Margarete Wood, 59, passed away on August 17, 2016, in Louisville KY.Ursula was born on March 1, 1957 to Frieda and Reinhold Viehl in Bad Kreuznach, Germany. She met and married the love of her life and moved to the United States, later becoming a US citizen. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Kurt Viehl....
Tiffany Lee-Ann Smith
Aug 17, 2016
Tiffany Lee-Ann "Tiffers" Smith, 27, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on August 17, 2016. She enjoyed baking and especially during the holidays. Tiffany loved to have fun and entertain family and friends. She was a free-spirit and always helped anyone in need. Many family and friends would turn to her for advice and you could tell her anything. She graduated...
Jeffrey Hall
Aug 16, 2016
Jeffrey Douglas Hall, 41, passed away on August 16, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. Jeff was born on April 21, 1975 in Louisville to Allan Douglas and Joyce Lyle Reardon Hall. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Virginia Lorraine and Fred Kapp, Mary Elizabeth and John Hart Reardon. He is survived by his son, Tyler Douglas Hall; parents Doug...
James L. Poole
Aug 16, 2016
James LeRoy Poole, 80, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away, Tuesday, August 16, 2016. He was born April 20, 1936, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late James M. and Ruth L. (Saunders) Poole. He graduated from Jeffersonville High School in 1955. James was employed at Navistar International Harvester, where he retired after 40 of years of service. He was a...
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