Obituaries
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...
Charles Edward Reynolds
Oct 19, 2016
Charles Edward "Chuck" Reynolds, age 88, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016. He was a Navy Veteran, a Louisville firefighter for over 15 years and retired from Anheiser-Busch. He loved to golf and loved his family. Chuck is survived by the 63 year love of his life, Mary; and a host of loving family and friends.Visitation will be...
Clarabel Schmidt Walters
Oct 19, 2016
Clarabel Schmidt Walters, 83, of Louisville passed away October 19, 2016. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Mark Griley; two grandchildren, Harold (Debbie) Moore and Toni (Heath) Perkins; a sister, Mary Jean Stilger; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends.The family would like to thank the wonderful people at Hosparus and the fantastic staff at Seneca...
Charles Edwin Heusel
Oct 18, 2016
Charles Edwin Heusel, Sr., 89, of La Grange, Kentucky passed away on October 18, 2016. He attended Male High School, retired from American Builders and was employed by Kroehler Manufacturing for 19 years. He was also President of Local 551 International Wood Workers of America Union. Charles helped organize the first sanctioned United States Slowpitch Softball Association. He proudly served...
Jean Douglass Kinnaird
Oct 18, 2016
Jean Douglass Kinnaird passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at the age of 95. Born in Lexington, Kentucky, she attended the University of Kentucky where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She also was a member of the Woman's Club of Louisville. She was married to the love of her life, Eugene F. Kinnaird, Jr. for 71...
Edwin Phillip Boyd Iii
Oct 18, 2016
Edwin Phillip Boyd III, 58, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, in Louisville, Kentucky. Eddie was an avid gardener in his younger days. He loved sports and was a faithful Louisville Cardinals fan. Eddie's true passion was the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.Eddie is survived by his daughter, Brooke Schlise (Jason); mother, Nancy Brinksneader; mother, Lorene...
Edward E. Schmitt
Oct 18, 2016
Edward E. Schmitt, age 85, of Louisville, returned to his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War, and retired as superintendent of Hurstbourne Country Club after 34 years of service. Ed was a member of Southeast Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Ann Schmitt; and...
Judy Marie Owen
Oct 18, 2016
Judy Marie Owen, 55, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 18, 2016. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Judy loved her pets dearly.Judy was born on January 4, 1961, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Clarence and Georgia (Blandford) Riney.Judy is survived by her husband, Johnny Owen; children, Jessica and Jacob Barrett; granddaughter, Cassie Napper; sisters, Linda...
Garr Keith Hardin Sr.
Oct 18, 2016
Garr Keith Hardin, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Essex Nursing Home. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 30, 1941 to the late Zack and Susan Hardin. He was retired from Pepsi Company and was a veteran in the United States Army. He was a member Southwest Assembly of God.In addition to...
Christopher Sullivan
Oct 17, 2016
Christopher "Daryl" Sullivan, also known as Rich Penniless, born Jan 19, 1974, passed on October 15, 2016. He is survived by wife, Tiffany Embry; daughter, Laine Marie Sullivan; parents, Peggy & Jim Sullivan; and sister, Susan Sullivan.Daryl was such an adventurous little boy always looking for frogs, snakes and anything that crawled. He would spend hours looking through his Official...
Anthony James Halak
Oct 17, 2016
Anthony James "Tony" Halak, 33, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016. He was born on June 8, 1983, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, to Daniel and Brenda (Bostock) Halak. Tony was a great father and loved his boys very much. He enjoyed motorcycle riding and weight lifting and loved horticulture.Tony was preceded in death by his...
Orville D. Morris
Oct 17, 2016
Orville D. Morris, 77, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on October 17, 2016. He worked as an independent roofer in the local area for many years. He was born on November 29, 1938 in Louisville, KY to the late Shelby Lee and Iva Lou (Hash) Morris. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Harper...
Phyllis Jean Cowley
Oct 17, 2016
Phyllis Jean Cowley, 81, of Louisville, passed away on October 17, 2016. Phyllis was born in Richmond, KY on September 9, 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Marguerite Dohrmann; her husband, John Cowley, Sr.; two sons, Butch and David Westermann; and one step-son, Curtis Cowley.She is survived by three daughters, Karen Leffler, Kathy O'Neill, and...
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