Obituaries
Charles Dale Bosstick
Jul 21, 2016
Charles Dale Bosstick, 91, formerly of Louisville, KY and Fort Myers, FL, passed away on July 21, 2016 in Bowling Green, KY. Charles was born in Rosedale, IN on March 25, 1925 and raised in Clinton, IN by his beloved grandmother, Maude Lambert Boatman. He proudly served as a Sergeant in the Marine Corps during World War II and First...
Joseph R. Kessinger
Jul 21, 2016
Kessinger, Joseph R. "Joe", 72, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 21, 2016. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after 38 years of service. He enjoyed building computers, playing the guitar and country music, but most of all he loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Joe was born on January 22, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky to...
Judy Reva Woods
Jul 20, 2016
Judy Reva Woods was born on October 8, 1954, to the late Tim McCallie and Helen (Wells) Belmar. She was the second of five children.Judy married Robert Woods on August 24, 1973, and to this union was born two sons and one daughter, Robert Jr., Eric and Shawnta. In addition to raising her three children, she also raised a stepson,...
Sandra Jean Young
Jul 20, 2016
Sandra Jean Young, 64, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Norton Audubon Hospital. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 4, 1951 to the late Albert Terrance Johnson and Nettie Mae Craig. She was a member of Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall on 20th Street and dedicated many years of service at Treyton Oak Towers.In...
B. A. Mahaney
Jul 20, 2016
B. A. "Bill" Mahaney, 96, of Louisville, KY passed away peacefully on July 20th, 2016 at the Sacred Heart Home. Bill was born in Little Rock, AK on January 15th, 1920.Bill served in the U.S. Air Force, 123rd Division for 17 years. He owned and operated the B.A. Mahaney Antique & Refinishing Co. for 65 years.He was a member of...
James Gordon Hord, Sr.
Jul 20, 2016
James Gordon "Jim" Hord, Sr., 76, of Louisville passed away on July 20, 2016. Jim was born in Louisville on December 13, 1939 to the late George and Virginia Hord. He worked for American Air Filter for 18 years and Mike Linnig's for over 20 seasons. He was a lifetime member of Knob Creek Gun Club. In addition to his...
Edward Charles Striegel
Jul 20, 2016
Edward Charles "Eddie" Striegel, 74, passed away on July 20, 2016, in New Albany, Indiana. Eddie was born in New Albany, Indiana, on February 27, 1942, to Edward and Alma (Andres) Striegel. He retired from Local 40 from working as a boilermaker after many years and was a United States Marine Corps veteran. Eddie liked playing volleyball and weightlifting and...
Gerald Reed Bolton Sr.
Jul 20, 2016
Bolton Gerald Reed, Sr., 85, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 20, 2016. He retired from Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 502 and was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.Gerald was born on October 30, 1930, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Max C. Bolton, Sr. and Georgia Reed Bolton. He was also preceded in death by...
Larry Edward Hill
Jul 20, 2016
Larry Edward Hill, 66, of Louisville, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. He was an Army veteran. Larry was born in New York, and as the child of a career Air Force father traveled extensively. When he followed his brother to Kentucky, he fell in love with the Commonwealth and made it his home.He was an avid fan...
Karen Ernst
Jul 19, 2016
Karen Ernst, 64, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 19, 2016. She retired from Georgetown Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation after a 35-year career as a supervisor in the care of the elderly. Karen was born on February 11, 1952, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late William M. and Lizzie K. (Kinnett) Kean. She was also preceded in death by...
Anthony J. Loftus
Jul 19, 2016
Anthony J. "Tony" Loftus, 83, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on July 19, 2016. Tony was a member of the Knights of Columbus in New Albany, the American Legion Post #28, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army who served in the Korean War. Tony is survived by...
Faurest Leo Klinglesmith Jr.
Jul 19, 2016
At the age of 69, Faurest Leo Klinglesmith, Jr. of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 19, 2016 following a year and a half long battle with lung cancer. He passed away with his wife by his side. On March 10, 1947, Faurest was born to the union of Faurest Leo Klinglesmith, Sr. and Juanita Adams, both of whom preceded...
Catherine Mitchell
Jul 18, 2016
Catherine Marie (Buckner) Taylor Mitchell, 87, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on July 18, 2016 in New Albany, Indiana. Catherine was a dedicated member of Howards Chapel Baptist Church. She was a faithful usher board member, a missionary, and a former member of Eastern Star. Catherine loved playing Bingo and Spades with her cousins, Clara and Ellen Smith, and best...
Leah Rayh. Janes
Jul 18, 2016
Leah Ray Hanna Janes, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at her patio home in Middletown, KY. She loved her home, family and friends. Leah loved to spend time cooking for everyone on birthdays and holidays. She enjoyed the arts and her working days at Frame House Gallery. Leah loved spending time with her girlfriends, attending...
Roy Dean Bruner
Jul 18, 2016
Roy Dean Bruner, 51, of Louisville passed away on July 18, 2016. Roy was born in Louisville on March 2, 1965 to the late Joseph and Kathleen Bruner. He and his wife, Sandy, ran an ice cream truck business in Louisville for many years. He was a UofL Cardinal football and basketball fan and enjoyed visiting the casino.Roy is survived...
Rita Marie(Hardt) Lueke
Jul 18, 2016
Rita Marie (Hardt) Lueke, 84, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 at her home. She was a long time member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church in Floyds Knobs, Indiana and a 1950 graduate of Mercy Academy in Louisville. Rita enjoyed quilting, sewing, and knitting. She was an avid bridge player, and had a...
Helen Pedigo
Jul 18, 2016
Helen Pedigo, 72, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 18, 2016. She was owner and operator of Ms. Helen's Daycare for 30 plus years. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Helen was born on February 22, 1944 in Winchester, Kentucky to the late Millard and Viola (Woosley) Howard. She was also preceded in death by her...
Gladys E. Watts
Jul 17, 2016
Gladys E. Watts, 83, passed away on July 17, 2016. She had a forgiving heart and a giving spirit. She was loved by all and will truly be missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Watts; daughter, Joyce Goeing and 3 brothers.Gladys is survived by her children, Shirley Divins, Jane (A.J.) Pulvirenti, Jeffery (Deannna) Watts, Teresa...
Quade Alec Arnold
Jul 17, 2016
Quade Alec Arnold, 23, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on July 17, 2016, in Louisville, Kentucky. Quade was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on November 24, 1992. He graduated from New Albany High School in 2010, and also from Ivy Tech Community College in 2015 with a Associates Degree in Business Management. Quade was an avid UofL fan, Green Bay Packer...
Mary Catherine Carr
Jul 17, 2016
Mary Catherine Carr, age 94 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016. She was born in Louisville on September 11, 1921 to the late James and Amanda Dewitt. Mary was a long-time member of Buechel Park Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin T. Carr. Mary is survived by her loving sons,...
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