Obituaries
Shirley L. Armstrong
Oct 24, 2016
Shirley L. Armstrong, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 24, 2016. She loved to play Bingo and she made sure to never miss her favorite T.V. shows.Shirley was born on September 25, 1940, in Trimble, Tennessee to the late Melvin and Georgia (Bridges) Nevil. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Armstrong and her brother,...
Janet Marie Robertson
Oct 24, 2016
Janet Marie Robertson, 63, formerly of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on October 24, 2016. She was a faithful member of New Beginning Baptist Church. Janet had a heart of gold and was always helping others. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Hazel Chinn; son, Phillip Andrew Robertson...
Sharon Jackson Edlin
Oct 23, 2016
Sharon Jackson Edlin, 65, of Louisville, died Sunday at her home, surrounded by family. She courageously fought a brutal battle with breast cancer that recurred in her lungs in May. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Donnie Ray Edlin, and her parents, Ernest and Iris Jackson. She is survived and loved by many, including her...
Sheila Ann Oakley
Oct 23, 2016
Sheila Ann Oakley, 66, loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 23, 2016, due to complications with pulmonary fibrosis. She passed away peacefully in her home. Although she currently resided in Louisville, KY, she called Madisonville and Providence, KY her home. However, today, she is finally...
Keith Edward Hagan
Oct 23, 2016
Keith Edward Hagan, 57, loving husband, wonderful father, and friend to many, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016. He was a hard worker and the owner of Hagan's Tree Service and Hagan's Investigative Services. Keith was also an avid fan of IU Hoosier basketball. He was born on October 21, 1959 in Louisville, Kentucky to Lamont and Rita (Kiesler)...
Gary Bernard Pearl
Oct 23, 2016
Gary Bernard Pearl, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016. He was born in Clarkson, Kentucky on October 26, 1945 to the late Bernard and Marie Pearl. He was a veteran in the United States Army and worked for many years at the Louisville Parks Department. He evangelized for 15 years and eventually became Pastor at...
Cora Lee Hunter
Oct 23, 2016
It was early Sunday morning on October 23, 2016 when our beloved mother, grandmother and sister departed this world, surrounded by her loving family singing "When I See Jesus". Amen! Evangelist Cora Lee Hunter, known as "Queen Cora", was one of seven children born to the union of the late Tommy and Mary Lou Reed on September 21, 1934, in...
Gordon Lee Coombs
Oct 22, 2016
Coombs, Gordon Lee "Butch", 74, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 22, 2016. Gordon was born on September 3, 1942, in New Albany, Indiana to the late Elmer and Julia Coombs.He is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Jo Ramirez Coombs; children, Deidre Wyatt-Pope (Tom), Sherrie Smith; step-children, Janet Wiegner (Bob), Steven Ramirez (Kristi) and Rick Ramirez...
Rebekah Ann O'Connell
Oct 22, 2016
Rebekah Ann O'Connell, 44, passed away on October 22, 2016. Taking care of her family meant the world to her. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Edward and Betty Ann Vaughn.Rebekah is survived by her husband, John O'Connell; son, John Richard O'Connell Jr ; daughter, Crystal Rose O'Connell; grandson, Riley O'Connell and sisters, Angela Lee Patterson and...
Gregory W. Green
Oct 22, 2016
Green, Gregory W., 56, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away on October 22, 2016. Gregory was born on December 31, 1959, Denver, Colorado. He is preceded in death by his father, George William Green. He is survived by his loving daughter, Nicole Andriakos; grandsons, William Jeffrey Andriakos and Nicholas Campbell Andriakos; mother, Margaret Cooke (Billy F. Cooke); siblings, Kimberly Roby, Christopher...
Barbara J. Duncan
Oct 22, 2016
Barbara J. Duncan, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 11, 1947 to the late Elsine Stone and Robert Briscoe, Sr. She was the owner of BJ's Childcare for over 20 years and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.In addition to her parents she is preceded in...
Jonathan Richard Davis
Oct 22, 2016
Davis, Jonathan R., 55, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 22, 2016. He worked for Humana Insurance Company for 20 years. Jonathan was born on December 17, 1960, in Wilmington, Delaware. Jon was a loving, caring and kind soul. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Jon loved fishing, genealogy, music and horse racing. He is preceded...
Karen Hearnlaye Parkman
Oct 21, 2016
Karen Hearnlaye Parkman, 61, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016. She was formerly of Worcester, Massachusetts and was born on December 28, 1954 to the late John Sr. and Ruth Hearnlaye. She was a retired Nursing Assistant.In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Mack Parkman.Karen is survived by her siblings,...
Fran Stevens
Oct 21, 2016
Fran (Davis) Stevens, 52, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 21, 2016. She was born on April 28, 1964, in Louisville, Kentucky. Fran was the Daycare Director at Valley Childcare and was a former Realtor for several years. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Jamie.Fran is survived by her husband of 11 years, Mark Stevens;...
Donald James Wheatley
Oct 20, 2016
Donald James Wheatley, 63, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at University of Louisville Hospital. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on September 18, 1953 to the late Robert James and Ruby Wheatley. He was a retired Major in the United States Air Force. He also was a retired JROTC Instructor at Moore Traditional High School....
Bettina Metz Brown
Oct 19, 2016
Bettina Metz Brown, born Bettina Jane Metz, but affectionately known as Tina, passed away quietly on October 19, 2016. She leaves three daughters, Melissa, Heather, and Fredricka. Tina was born on January 19, 1933 in Patchogue, Long Island but grew up in Jamestown, New York. She went to Wheelock College in Boston, MA, and while home for a visit met...
Dennis Lee Mills
Oct 19, 2016
Dennis Lee Mills, age 60, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016. He was formerly employed with Arby's and Hardees in restaurant management, and later with Treyton Oak Towers in maintenance and security. He also volunteered at the Humane Society for a number of years. Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Joseph H. Mills.Dennis is survived by...
Dixie Rickman Jr.
Oct 19, 2016
Dixie Rickman Jr., 84, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. He was born on October 24, 1931 in Gallatin, Tennessee to the late Dixie and Louise A. (Harper) Rickman. Dixie worked in maintenance at the former Silver Crest Hospital for many years, and also was the sheriff in orange county at one time. He was a...
Alyne Jones
Oct 19, 2016
Alyne Jones, age 81, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016. She was a member of the Elk Creek Baptist Church. Alyne was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Lillie Bradford; her sisters, Evelyn Burks and Lucille Bradford; and her grandchild, Craig Melvin.Mrs. Jones is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Edgar; children, Edgar Jones,...
Neil H. Cunningham
Oct 19, 2016
Neil H. Cunningham, 68, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. He enjoyed drag racing and cars in his younger years and loved listening to rock n' roll.He was born on July 16, 1948, in Evans Landing, Indiana, to the late John and Catherine (Reeves) Cunningham. Neil is survived by his wife of 34 years, Linda (Campbell) Cunningham; siblings, Gary...
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