Obituaries
Michelle French
Aug 2, 2016
Michelle French, age 39 of Louisville, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. She graduated from Jefferson County High School and was employed with Avis-Budget Rental Agency. Michelle was always a caring and loving individual who put others before herself, and loved her family very much. She was preceded in death by her brother, David Robertson.Michelle is survived by her...
Joseph Munday
Aug 2, 2016
Joseph Munday, 77, of Taylorsville, Kentucky passed away on August 2, 2016. He retired from GE and attended Southeast Christian Church. Joseph was born on June 3, 1939 in Metcalfe County, Kentucky to the late Richard and Gussie (DeSpain) Munday. He was also preceded in death by three sisters. Joseph is survived by his wife of 55 years, Margie Munday,...
Edward Thomas Beets
Aug 2, 2016
Edward Thomas Beets, 62, of Henryville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. He was a retired electrician and member of the IBEW Local 369.He was born on May 1, 1954, in New Albany, Indiana, to Edna (Wall) Beets and the late Raymond Beets. Along with his mother, Ed is survived by his wife, Teresa (Hunchman) Beets; brother, Mike...
William Robert Konemann
Aug 1, 2016
William Robert Konemann, 53, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 1st, 1962 to the late Elizabeth Grace Sealock and David Richard Konemann. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Becky; children, Melissa Munger (Lee), Caleb (Becky,) Grace, Calvin and Joshua; sisters, Lauren Konemann and Tonya Cole; brother, David Konemann; and a...
Terry Payne, Iii
Aug 1, 2016
Terry Payne, III, 29, of Louisville, passed away on August 1, 2016. Terry was born in Louisville on November 8, 1986. He was an iron worker and a member of the Iron Workers Union. He enjoyed motorcycles, racecars, and fishing. He was also a diehard UofL fan.Survivors include his daughter, Hailey Payne; parents, Terry Payne, Jr. and Lisa Marie McLaughlin;...
Charles B Russell, Jr.
Aug 1, 2016
Charles B. Russell, Jr. 72, of Crestwood, KY passed away on August 1, 2016. He was a 1962 graduate of Male High School. Charlie was an avid baseball fan and coached little league at Beechmont for many years with endless stories to tell. Charlie was a pioneer in the auto leasing business beginning in 1974 with River City Leasing, later...
Elizabeth Shuffitt
Aug 1, 2016
Elizabeth "Betsy" Shuffitt, 55, passed away on August 1, 2016. She adored her granddaughters and their dance and tea parties. Betsy cherished her memories of her husband, Wayne and her baby boy, Jamie.She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Shuffitt; son, Jamie Shuffitt; parents, Jim and Mary Dodson and sister, Kim Dodson.Betsy is survived by her daughter, Lindsey...
Janet Bellen
Aug 1, 2016
Janet Bellen, 64, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on August 1, 2016. She retired from Hallmark Cards in Jefferson Mall in 2016. Janet was born on February 1, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Joseph Bellen, Jr. and Gloria (Egli) Langford. Janet is survived by her sister, Patricia Leonhardt and brother, Joseph Bellen, nieces; Amanda Bellen-Zinner and Nadia Leonhardt,...
Beverly Gillespie Harrison
Jul 31, 2016
Beverly Gillespie Harrison, 50, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on June 4, 1966 to the late Paul Gillespie and Fanny Rogers. She was a 1984 graduate of PRP High School. Beverly is survived by her loving children, Anthony (Andrea Taylor) Bratcher, and Lora (Britton) Dodd; sister, Kathy Gillespie; brother,...
Yvonne Witherspoon
Jul 31, 2016
Yvonne Slaughter Witherspoon, age 78, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016. She was a graduate of Brownsville High School, and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work from the University of Louisville. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Maggie Lindsey Slaughter; son, Charles Alan Witherspoon; and sister, Georgia Houchin.Yvonne is survived by...
Debbie Liebe
Jul 31, 2016
Debbie Liebe, 67, of Louisville, passed away on July 31, 2016. Debbie was born in Louisville on October 2, 1948 to the late Bob and Barbara Jenkins. She enjoyed camping with her family and caring for her many pets throughout her life.She was preceded in death by her grandson, Decode Griffin. She is survived by her husband, John Liebe; son,...
Hamilton Ormsby Herr Iii
Jul 31, 2016
Hamilton Ormsby "Sonny" Herr III, 72, of La Grange, Kentucky passed away on July 31, 2016. He retired from Shockey Tours after many years of service and he most recently worked for Tri-County Community Action Agency. Sonny was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy and was a friend to many. Hamilton was born on June 18, 1944, in...
Bryan Alan Barger
Jul 31, 2016
Bryan Alan Barger, 60, passed away on July 31, 2016, in New Albany, Indiana. Bryan was born in Evansville, Indiana, on February 8, 1956, to Albert and Eva (Jefferies) Barger. He worked as a master mechanic for many years. Bryan enjoyed working on cars and riding motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Lee Barger; a brother,...
Ronald Ward Mcghee
Jul 31, 2016
Ronald Ward "Ron" McGhee, 45, passed away on July 31, 2016. He worked for Pep Boys Auto Parts & Service for over 10 years. Ron enjoyed collecting watches, firearms and watching Nascar. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Stargel and brother, Perry Young.Ron is survived by his brother, Donnie (Tasha) McGhee; sister, Anna McGhee and numerous nieces...
Martin R. Levy
Jul 31, 2016
Martin R. Levy , 79, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 31, 2016. A retired law professor from the University of Louisville, Mr. Levy also practiced Patent law and was an accomplished Chemical Engineer. He enjoyed boating, skiing and playing the piano.Martin was born on July 21, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Gus and Mae (Jaffe)....
Rosa Hazen
Jul 30, 2016
Rosa Marie (Brown) "Rosie" Hazen, 70, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on July 30, 2016.She was born on January 7, 1946 in Richmond, Kentucky to the late William and Marie (Seals) Brown. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers and sisters. Rosie is survived by her husband, Paul Hazen; children, Steven Barrett and Vickie...
Caretta Elain Davis
Jul 30, 2016
Caretta Elain Davis, 67, passed away on July 30, 2016 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was employed with Ward-Edison's Professional Cleaning Service. Caretta graduated from Central High School and served in the United States Army. She had a strong belief in God and worked faithfully at Cable Baptist Church where ever she was needed. Caretta's witty personality...
Glenda Richart
Jul 30, 2016
Glenda (Hatcher) Richart, 76, passed from this life on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at her home. She was a Baptist by faith. She was preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Era Hatcher and her brothers; Edward and Charles Hatcher.She is survived by her husband of 49 ½ years, John Richart, son, Chris Richart (Malissa), daughter Tracey Caparrelli (Marc)...
Douglas Lynn Tackett
Jul 30, 2016
Douglas Lynn Tackett, 59, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time outdoors. He was born on January 5, 1957 in New Albany to the late Lubie and Margaret (Von Allmen) Tackett. Doug was also preceded in death by his brother, Victor Tackett, Sr. Doug is survived by...
Bill Shafer
Jul 30, 2016
Bill Shafer, 89, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 30, 2016. He retired from General Electric and was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. He loved history especially the Civil War. He was a Naval Veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Bill was born on February 9, 1927, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Virgil...
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