Obituaries
Carrie Dawson
Jun 6, 2016
Carrie Dawson "Loretta Akins", 60, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 6, 2016 surrounded by her family. Carrie was born on February 23, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky to Thurman Akins and Willa Dean Boyle. She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father John Boyle. Carrie is survived by her daughter, Renee Dawson, brother David Akins sisters, Sherry...
Louise Skaggs
Jun 6, 2016
Louise Skaggs, 83, of Louisville, passed away on June 6, 2016. Louise was born in Sonora, KY on August 22, 1932 to the late Melvin and Lula (Davis) Hornback. She worked for Brown and Williamson for many years and was a past Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was also a foster-parent to at least 70...
James Edward Barton
Jun 5, 2016
James Edward Barton, 86, of Clarksville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016. He was a United States Army veteran and retired from Kingsford. Jim enjoyed fishing, being out in nature and he truly was the patriarch of his family. He was born on April 15, 1930 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Wade Barton, Sr. and Dorothy...
George Leslie Lenz
Jun 5, 2016
George Leslie Lenz, 86, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on June 5, 2016. He was born on November 1, 1929, in New Albany, Indiana to George and Viola (Krauth) Lenz. George retired from Clariant Chemical in Louisville, Kentucky after many years and was a United States Army veteran. He enjoyed playing cards, going to the casino, and spending time...
Geraldine N. Steptoe
Jun 5, 2016
Geraldine N. Steptoe, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 10, 1931 to the late Joshua and Mayme Buckner. She was a Gold Star Mother, and she saw her oldest son die in service to his country at Khe Sanh, South Vietnam on April 30, 1967. She was...
Thomas Eugene Howard
Jun 5, 2016
Thomas "Tommy" Eugene Howard, 55, passed away on June 5, 2016. He was a loving husband, daddy, son and PaPa. He enjoyed go-cart racing, fishing and camping. One of Tommy's favorite places to visit was Gatlinburg, TN where he loved to stay in cabins by the creek. He never met a stranger and was a friend who would always be...
Nettie Lou Lively Newbrant
Jun 4, 2016
Newbrant (Lively), Nettie Lou, 89, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 4, 2016. She retired from Core of Engineers after 30 years of service. Nettie was born on March 23, 1927, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Josephus Lively and Harriett Woodson Lively Beahl. She is survived by her children, Joseph Newbrant, Hinda Jewel Williams, Jorene Gamez; grandchildren,...
Tyler Conrad Houghton
Jun 4, 2016
Tyler Conrad Houghton, age 32, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016. He attended Fern Creek High School and graduated in 2001 from Seneca "The Redhawks" High School. Tyler graduated from ITT Tech with an Associate degree, where he was a National Honor Society designee. He was a member of Parkland Baptist Church, and was employed as a System...
Sandra Louise Durbin
Jun 4, 2016
Sandra Louise (Whitmer) Durbin, 70, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016. She worked as a controller at Koetter Construction for many years until her retirement. Sandy was an avid reader and traveler. She especially enjoyed vacationing in Cancun, Mexico and spending the winters in Oro Valley, Arizona with her husband. Sandy cherished any time that...
Rodney Wayne Hampton
Jun 4, 2016
Rodney Wayne Hampton, age 73, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016. He was a retired train conductor with CSX Railroad and a member of Westport Road Baptist Church. Wayne loved travelling, hitchhiked Honduras and loved to golf. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Glenn and Leona Pickard Hampton.Wayne is survived by his treasure of 45...
Patricia Sanders
Jun 3, 2016
Patricia Joy (Hawkins) Sanders, 83, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016 at her residence. She retired from St. Jude's. Patricia was a member of Graceland Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was born on July 19, 1932 in Grayville, Illinois to the late Paul Hawkins & Beatrice (Clem) Jordan. Along with her parents, she...
Robin Diane Smith
Jun 2, 2016
Robin Diane Smith, 36, entered into eternal rest on June 2, 2016. She was passionate about life and her greatest joy was being a mother to her children. You would never hear Robin complain about anything because she was more concerned about helping others. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Beulah Mae Wathen, Mary Catherine Smith and Edith...
William R. Rhea Sr.
Jun 2, 2016
William Richard Rhea Sr. "Bill", 72, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 2, 2016. He retired from Phillip Morris. Bill was born on April 6, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Royse and Cumiler Rhea. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Lynette Faye; siblings, Cumiler Mae Overton, Linda Denham, Ross Jann Rhea, Monroe Rhea and...
Brian Keith Glenn
Jun 1, 2016
Brian Glenn of Greenville, Indiana, beloved son, brother and domestic partner, passed away on Tuesday June 1, 2016, aged 53. A quiet man with a gentle sense of humor, he had an inventive imagination and enjoyed creating games and treasure hunts for family birthdays and celebrations. One of his interests was the space program and keeping abreast of the latest...
James Darden
Jun 1, 2016
James "Peter" Darden, 82, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on June 1, 2016. He was an Air Force veteran and a press operator at Engle Hart (BASF) chemical factory. He always had a smile that could light up the world. James loved the Lord and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Curtis...
Glenda M. Nelson
Jun 1, 2016
Glenda M. Nelson, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. She was born in Butler County , Kentucky on June 7, 1936 to the late Rodney and Dorene Byers. She was a member of Central Church of Christ.In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Nelson; and a brother, Doug...
Ashley Nichole Selter
May 31, 2016
Selter, Ashley Nichole, 26, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on May 31, 2016. She was born on February 11, 1990, in Louisville, Kentucky. She is preceded in death by her grandpa, Terry Morrow Sr. Ashley is survived by her mother, April Hays; father, Robert Selter; step-father; Michael L. Bryant Sr.; daughter, Aubree Chevelle Selter-Reed; brother, Michael L. Bryant Jr.; aunt,...
Joy Lee Richardson
May 31, 2016
Joy Lee Richardson, 50, of Oceanside, California, passed away on May 31, 2016, at her home. She was born on July 1, 1965, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Jerry and Sharon (Maschenik) Richardson. Joy worked in accounting for many years. She enjoyed painting, going to the beach, and spending time with her family and friends.Joy is survived by her loving children,...
Gregory Carruthers
May 30, 2016
Gregory "Hot Dog" Carruthers, 65, entered into Eternal rest on May 30, 2016. He enjoyed modeling and listening to music. He was preceded in death by his son, Gregory Carruthers.Gregory is survived by his daughters, Shelly ( Etien) Brehon and Brynee' Carruthers; grandchildren, Ja'Lise and Jeremiah; parents, Charles and Anna Beckner; siblings, Steven Carruthers, Francine Guthrie, Bruce (Shaye) Carruthers, Sr....
Brent Eugene Carter Sr.
May 30, 2016
Brent Eugene Carter, 48, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016. He was born in Highpoint, North Carolina on October 1, 1967 to Thomas and the late Claretta Carter. He was an avid North Carolina Tarheels and Dallas Cowboys fan. He was a chef at various restaurants in Louisville.In addition to his mother he is preceded in...
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