Obituaries

Donald James Wheatley

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

Michael Royce Mayes

Michael Royce Mayes

Oct 17, 2016

Michael Royce Mayes, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born in Flat Creek, West Virginia on July 6, 1951 to the late James Carl and Evelyn Mayes. He was retired from LG&E and Baker and Bohnert. He was of the Baptist faith and loved to play the guitar and sing...

Larry Todd Hassman

Larry Todd Hassman

Oct 17, 2016

Larry Todd Hassman, 52, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away peacefully on October 17, 2016. He was born on October 22, 1963, in Louisville, Kentucky. Todd was an avid sports fan who loved his Kentucky Wildcats, Cincinnati Reds, and Dallas Cowboys. He was a Special Olympian who fought many battles throughout his life and will be truly missed by loved ones...

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