Obituaries
James Kenneth Keyes
Apr 14, 2016
James Kenneth Keyes, age 77, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016. He was a graduate of Eastern High School and Hanover College where he earned his Master's Degree. Jim was a special education teacher and supported Native American communities and development of their children. He was a writer and poet, and had a book of poetry published.Jim is...
Michelle Lynn Brown
Apr 13, 2016
Michelle Lynn Brown, 46, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on April 13, 2016 peacefully in her sleep. She was born on August 13, 1969 in Louisville, Kentucky to James and Elva Louise Murphy. She was preceded in death by her sister, Teresa Ann Murphy.In addition to her parents, Michelle is survived by a son, Stephen Wayne Brown , Jr. (Danielle);...
Roy Leon Pridgen Sr.
Apr 13, 2016
Pridgen, Roy Leon, Sr.,74, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on April 13, 2016. He retired from American Standard. Roy was born on July 21, 1941, in Lumberton, North Carolina to the late Leroy and Margie Pridgen. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Bowling.He is survived by his loving wife, Mollie Pridgen; children, Roy Pridgen Jr., Connie...
Joshua Simpson
Apr 13, 2016
Joshua Simpson, 27, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on April 13, 2016. He worked as a mechanic for Rumpke and was a dedicated and loving father, son, fiancé, brother, nephew, and grandson. Josh loved to fish, was an outdoorsman, and played football at Fern Creek High School and Kentucky State University. Joshua was born on May 7, 1988 in Lexington,...
Costantino Joseph Campisano
Apr 13, 2016
Costantino Joseph "Gus" Campisano, 85, fell asleep in death April 13, 2016.He was born on April 27, 1930, Falerna, Italy to the late Agostino and Tommasina (Trunzo) Campisano. Gus was a salesman for Piazza Produce and well known throughout the local food industry.He was also preceded in death by his wife, Joan Walker Campisano; sons, Joseph Anthony and David Bruce...
Richard Wright
Apr 12, 2016
Richard Martin Wright was born April 23, 1954 in Springfield, KY to Frank Mitchell and Elizabeth Wright. Of this union, they created 14 beautiful children, and Richard was the tenth child.Richard served in the US Navy and went on to become a dedicated employee at General Electric. He later went on to pursue and master his entrepreneurial endeavors as a...
Cornelius Gerald O'Brien
Apr 12, 2016
O'Brien, Cornelius Gerald, "Con" Sr., born on June 6, 1919 in Duluth, Minnesota, son of David Patrick O'Brien and Mary Louise Duclos. He passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 he was 96 years, 10 months and 54 days old. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and four sisters along with his loving wife of...
Stacey Lynn Trautwein-Jacobs
Apr 12, 2016
Stacey Lynn Trautwein-Jacobs, age 43, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joyce and Harry VanHorn, Sr.; step-grandfather, Roy Combs; step-grandmother, Laverne Watts; and her aunt, Barbara Steinbergen.Stacey is survived by her loving children, Zachary Trautwein and Cade Trautwein; mother, Marla "Jeannie" Murray (Gary); father, Ernest "Teddy" Alexander (Janet); step-father, George...
Tyler Allen Rusk
Apr 12, 2016
Tyler Allen Rusk, age 40, of Crestwood, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sheldon and Betty Jo Rusk.Tyler is survived by his loving parents, Larry and Claudie Rusk; sister, Kristen; brother, Wesley (Molly); niece, Vivienne; uncle, Steven (Linda); and a host of relatives and friends.Services will be private. To leave a special...
Carlis James Hawkins Sr.
Apr 12, 2016
Carlis James Hawkins Sr., 59 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at University of Louisville Hospital. He was born June 14, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Elmer and Anna Mae Hawkins.In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by son, Carlis Hawkins Jr.Carlis is survived by his loving wife, Melanie; a daughter, Angela Hawkins;...
Carl Albert Perkins
Apr 12, 2016
Carl Albert Perkins, 83, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Tuesday morning, April 12, 2016. He was a United States Army veteran that proudly served his country during the Korean War. Carl retired from South Central Bell. He enjoyed gardening, as well as playing cards and spending Sundays by the pool. He was born on April 22, 1932 in...
Jimmy Bowen
Apr 12, 2016
Jimmy Bowen, 78, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on April 12, 2016. He retired from the U.S. Air Force and the ATF Law Enforcement. He was a member of the American Legion, and of Southeast Christian Church. Jimmy was born on October 22, 1937, Waycross, Georgia to the late W. James and Myrtle (Purcell) Bowen. Jimmy is survived by his...
Donald H. Lawrence
Apr 12, 2016
Donald H. Lawrence, age 80, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016. He was an Army Veteran. He was a former executive with the Boy Scouts of America and a retired insurance salesman. He was a member of the Church of the Epiphany, a member of the Sierra Club and enjoyed hiking and canoeing. He was preceded in death...
Ethel Claire(Banet) Book
Apr 11, 2016
Ethel Claire (Banet) Book, 92, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on April 11, 2016. She was born on April 23, 1923, in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, to the late Joseph M. and Bertha A. (Hanka) Banet. A retired farmer, Ethel was a former member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church in Floyds Knobs and a current member of...
Jack Dickson
Apr 11, 2016
Jack Dickson, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on April 11, 2016. He was a member of Southeast Christian Church.Jack was born on January 3, 1931 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Elias and Edna Dickson. Jack is survived by his wife of 43 years, Joy Dickson; daughters; Jackie Cook, Karen Beck, Laura Ballard, son Barry Reed, seven grandchildren...
Wanda Lee Clark
Apr 11, 2016
Wanda Lee Clark, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on April 11, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 14, 1931, in Rushville, Indiana to the late Howard and Minnie France Sizemore.Wanda Enjoyed singing, telling stories of her childhood and spending time with her family. She loved her community, where she served on...
Kenneth R. Toles
Apr 11, 2016
Kenneth R. Toles, 67, of Louisville passed away April 11, 2016 at Signature Healthcare of South Louisville. He was born on April 27, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late James and Reva Toles. Kenny was a baker for over 40 years and a member of Ninth and O Baptist Church.In addition to his parents he is preceded in death...
Ovid Chambers, Jr.
Apr 10, 2016
Ovid "Bud" Chambers, 90, died peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Westminster Retirement Village. He was born February 25, 1926, in New Castle, Indiana, to the late Ovid, Sr., and Marie Chambers. Bud graduated from New Castle High School (New Castle, Indiana) in 1944, where he was the drum major and senior class president....
Sondra Kay Owen
Apr 10, 2016
Owen, Sondra Kay, 46, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on April 10, 2016. Sondra was born on September 17, 1969 in Louisville, Ky. She is preceded in death by her grandparents. She is survived by her two daughters, Ashley Owen and Megan Tazelaar; mother, Dena Head and father, Kenneth Owen; siblings, Kimberly Eichenberger and Travis Owen. A memorial service will...
Helen Catherine Avery
Apr 10, 2016
Helen Catherine Avery, age 78 of Fisherville, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016. She was retired from JC Penny in St. Matthews after many years of service. Helen was an usher for Actors Theatre and Kentucky Center for the Arts for over 25 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Kravets; her son, Steven Wayne...
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