Obituaries
Steve Orbin Russ
Dec 16, 2015
Steve Orbin Russ, age 60 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015. He was a biker enthusiast who never failed to honor our nation's servicemen and women. Steve was an avid fisherman and loved boating. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Luther O. and Estelle M. Lacy, and Raymond and Frances Russ.Steve is survived by his loving son,...
Margaret Ann(Hillebrand) Backherms
Dec 16, 2015
Margaret Ann (Hillebrand) Backherms, 86, of New Albany, Indiana passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, December 16, 2015. She was an employee of Our Lady of Providence High School from 1974 to 1991. After retirement, she began volunteer work for the Campus Ministry Department at Providence helping to prepare for hundreds of retreats, understanding the significance of the spiritual and...
Ada Victoria Bailey- Conley
Dec 15, 2015
Ada Victoria (Erhardt) Bailey Conley, 76, of Elizabeth, Indiana passed away peacefully on December 15, 2015. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed dancing, playing Bunco, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was born on September 26, 1939 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late John and Pauline (Cox) Erhardt. She was also preceded...
Lewis Moore
Dec 15, 2015
Moore, Lewis, "Allen" 82, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 15, 2015. He retired from General Electric after 36 years of service in Building 2. Allen was born on January 9, 1933, in Spencer, West Virginia to the late Clarence and Zettie Moore. He is also preceded in death by his siblings, Arletta Szabo, and Bill Moore. He is...
Lucy Hutchison
Dec 15, 2015
Hutchison, Lucy, 93, of Brandenburg, Kentucky, formerly of Richmond, Kentucky passed away on December 15, 2015. She was a member of Dixie Valley Church of God.Lucy was born on September 17, 1922, in Richmond, Kentucky to the late Jeff Sr. and Hester Dunn. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Earl Carson Hutchison; son, James Earl Hutchison;...
Claudia Ann Miller
Dec 15, 2015
Claudia Ann Miller, age 71 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Ann is survived by her loving children, Theresa Combest (Dennis), Tina Miller (Steve) and Steven Dale Miller (Jacqueline); grandchildren, Jason Mersmann (Alice), Nicholas Mersmann (Annie), Kayla Miller, Destini Miller, Nathanyl Miller and Crisstena Miller; great-grandchild to be, "Jellybean"; siblings, Larry Miller (Betty), Kirby Miller, David Miller (Linda)...
Ruth B. Thompson
Dec 15, 2015
Ruth B. Thompson, age 92 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn H. Thompson; and her parents, Edward and Bessie Forbes. Ruth is survived by her loving daughter, Betty M. Miller (Jack); grandchildren, Jennifer Whitacre (Shawn), Julie Miller, Jeanette Piercy (Bill); great-grandchildren, Jackson Whitacre and Brandon Whitacre; and a host...
Catherine Bauer Hough
Dec 15, 2015
Catherine Bauer Hough, 82, of Louisville, passed away on December 15, 2015. Catherine was born in Louisville on May 18, 1933, to the late Ernest and Ruby Bauer. She worked in retail for 30 years and made many friends through her work. Catherine was a Christian by faith and was involved with several churches over the years.In addition to her...
Gregory Stull
Dec 14, 2015
Gregory Allen Stull, age 56, died peacefully at Clark Memorial Hospital in Clarksville, Indiana on Monday, December 14, 2015. Greg was born on October 24, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio and was raised in Tipp City, Ohio. He graduated from Tippecanoe High School in 1977 and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering from Purdue University in 1982. Greg...
Norma J. Edmonson
Dec 14, 2015
Norma J. "Granny" Edmonson passed away on December 14, 2015. She was known as Jeannie Raintree, a local entertainer for many years. Norma was smart, loving, talented, and determined to make everyone feel loved. Her love of children included fostering infants til they were placed with loving parents for many years. She dearly loved her pets who gave her great...
Betty Lemon
Dec 14, 2015
Betty Jewel "Da" Lemon, age 85 of Louisville, passed away Monday, December 14, 2015. Formerly of Marion, Kentucky, Da was a retired beautician and member of the Marion United Methodist Church there. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lemon; her parents, James Sheldon and Sallie Turner Self; and a granddaughter, Courtney Roush. Da is survived by her...
Frank L. Mcclain
Dec 14, 2015
Frank L. McClain, 59, went to meet Jesus on December 14, 2015. He was a devout Christian who loved ministering at nursing homes by playing his guitar and he was especially close to his church family. Family meant everything to him especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Ben F. McClain.He is survived by his mother,...
Robert Lee"Bobby" Sample, Jr.
Dec 13, 2015
Robert Lee "Bobby" Sample, Jr., 42, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015. He was born on March 14, 1973 in Louisville. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Sample, Sr. Bobby is survived by his parents, Bonnie J. (Benne) Lips and Harvey Lips; siblings, Rebecca Mudd, Susan Miracle, Daniel Heustis; nieces and nephews, Erin...
Wilma G. Knight
Dec 13, 2015
Wilma G. Knight, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center with her family by her side. She was saved at an early age of 13 years old at Glen Lily Church of God. Wilma enjoyed reading her scripture; crafting and cooking for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard...
Richard Ellis Dunlap, Sr.
Dec 13, 2015
Richard Ellis Dunlap Sr, 72, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 13, 2015. Richard is survived by his daughters, Kimberly Ann Dunlap, Tahnee Miller, and son, Richard Ellis Dunlap, Jr.A celebration of Richard's life will be held, Sunday January 10, 2016 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Jesse and Kim Bocock's Residence located at 4210 Milo Drive Louisville, Kentucky 40218.Memorial...
Vincent Joseph Heitkemper
Dec 13, 2015
Vincent Joseph Heitkemper, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 13, 2015. He retired from Louisville Tin and Stove Company as a Die Setter. Vince loved all sports and especially enjoyed watching horse races at Churchill Downs. Vincent was born on January 30, 1931 in Louisville, Kentucky.Vincent was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard A. and Maragaret A....
Rose Ella Age
Dec 13, 2015
Rose Ella Age, age 75 of Louisville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 13, 2015. She was a member at New Covenant Church of God. Rose will be remembered for her love of life, family and devotion to God. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lillian Simon Diehl; siblings, Rob, Frank, Sissy...
Diann Sue Walker
Dec 13, 2015
Diann Walker, 56, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 13, 2015. She was a music lover and was a University of Kentucky and Indianapolis Colts fan. Diann was passionate about her family especially her grandchildren. Diann was born on August 9, 1959 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Claudis and Alma (Johnson) Walker. She was also preceded in death...
Luke Alexander Taylor
Dec 12, 2015
Luke Alexander Taylor, age 22 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015. He was an Eagle Scout and was employed by Shiraz Restaurant. He was a kind and compassionate person who was full of life. Luke was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Jacqueline Brown Taylor and maternal grandparents, Ray and Janie Mofield.Luke is survived by his parents,...
Tracey Louise Sumner
Dec 12, 2015
Tracey Louise Sumner, 46, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Her entire life was built around her music and her faith. She was a talented pianist and served as the music director for various local churches. Tracey received the Rasmussen Scholarship from Indiana University Southeast School of Music and studied under Russel Thomas at the University...
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