Obituaries
Edna Mae Nix
Mar 23, 2016
Edna Mae Nix, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on March 23, 2016. She enjoyed working in her Seek and Find books and embroidering. Edna loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Edna was born on August 19, 1936, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Wilson and Aileen Fields. She was also preceded in death by her husband of...
James Walter Winter
Mar 22, 2016
James Walter Winter, age 79, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at his home. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era and was formerly employed with Mid-America Auto Auction and Derby City Antique Mall. He was a member of First Alliance Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Thomas and Evelyn Wilkins; and...
Mary Helenmae Pirtle (Hunter)
Mar 22, 2016
Pirtle (Hunter), Mary Helen Mae, 77, of Louisville, Ky departed this life on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. She was just one day short of a year joining her beloved husband, Jim, who passed away on March 23, 2015. Mary was born on November 10, 1938 in Alleghany County, Virginia in the small town of Covington. She was the daughter of...
James David Pollard Sr.
Mar 22, 2016
James David Pollard, 70, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on September 23, 1945 in Adair, Kentucky to Twyman and Vela (Hoots) Pollard. James retired from General Electric Company after many years. He enjoyed being outdoors, mowing the yard, along with spending time with...
Donald Ray Heflin
Mar 22, 2016
Donald Ray "Smiley" Heflin, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on March 22, 2016. He retired from Jeff Boat.Donald was born on May 28, 1949, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Oscar Heflin and Flossy (Davis) Evans. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Gale, Kenny, and Wayne Heflin.Donald is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lois...
Byron Clifton Knott Jr.
Mar 21, 2016
Byron Clifton Knott Jr., 2, was born on February 9, 2014. God's little angel was called home on March 21, 2016. He liked to do the "Nay Nay"; riding in his cars and playing ball. He loved playing with his pal Elmo and just like Elmo, he loved to be tickled. He had a smile that could light up your...
Bruce Anthony Lante
Mar 21, 2016
Bruce Anthony Lante, 60, passed away on March 21, 2016. He was a Navy veteran who was proud to serve his country. Bruce enjoyed playing cards and going bowling. He was a gentle man that loved his family deeply.He was preceded in death by his mother, Audrey Lante. Bruce is survived by his father, William (Kathy) Lante, brother, Russell Lante;...
James Ray Mckinney
Mar 21, 2016
James Ray McKinney, 71, of Floyds Knobs, IN passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 in Louisville, KY. He retired from teaching after 25 years in the Jefferson County School System. He was a mechanic and enjoyed being a handyman. He loved spending time with his grandson. Jim was born on November 13, 1944 in Louisville, KY to the late...
Phoebe Allen
Mar 21, 2016
Phoebe "Ann" Allen, age 92, passed peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2016 surrounded by loving family. Affectionately known as "Annie", she was from Prestonsburg, KY but spent her final 27 years with family in Louisville. She was the daughter of Lawrence and Betty Bray and one of 7 children. She is predeceased by her parents as well as brothers James,...
Eddie Gie Hixson, Sr.
Mar 21, 2016
Eddie Gie Hixson, Sr., 95, formerly of Meade County, passed away on March 21, 2016. He was a decorated WWII veteran with 2 bronze stars, a purple heart and a good conduct medal. He retired from LG&E after 36 years of service and was an avid bee keeper. Gardening, fishing and livestock were a few of his hobbies that he...
Bruce Vititoe
Mar 19, 2016
Bruce Vititoe , 57, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on March 19, 2016. He was CEO of Progressive Games Inc. Bruce loved to travel and spend time with his family and friends. Bruce was born on August 2, 1958 in Louisville, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his mother, Grace Vititoe. He is survived by his father, Harold Vititoe;...
John G. Ragland Iii
Mar 19, 2016
John G. Ragland III , 48, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Clark Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. John was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Marion Ragland, James and Ruth ( Veech ) Bruner. He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Ragland, his father, John Jr., and step-mother ,Linda Ragland,...
Thomas A. Clishem Jr.
Mar 19, 2016
Thomas A. Clishem Jr., 54, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. Thomas was born on June 9, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky to Thomas Clishem Sr. and the late Marion Clishem.In addition to his mother, Thomas is preceded in death by son, Thomas Jacob Clishem; a sister, Brenda L. Stinnett; and a brother, Charles E. Renzi.He is...
Demarco Lee Durham
Mar 19, 2016
Marco Durham, 22, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on March 19, 2016. He enjoyed spending time with his children. Marco loved to play football and video games. Marco was born on March 5, 1994, in Louisville, Kentucky to Jamie Pickerell and Darwin Durham. He was preceded in death by his two great-grandmothers. Marco is survived by his daughter, DeMaya Durham...
Shirley Mae Singleton
Mar 19, 2016
Shirley Mae Singleton, 81, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on March 19, 2016. She was a member of Northeast Christian Church. Shirley loved all of God's creatures big or small. Her heart was a revolving door and made everyone feel like family even if they were not related.Shirley was born on July 25, 1934, in San Antonio, Texas to the...
Eugene M. Heimerdinger
Mar 19, 2016
Eugene M. Heimerdinger, Jr., age 90, of Louisville, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016. He was a native of Louisville and was the son of the late Eugene M. Heimerdinger, Sr. and Louise Isaacs Heimerdinger. Eugene was a University of Louisville Business Administration graduate, an Army World War II Veteran and holder of the Combat Infantry Badge and the...
Edmond Monroe Muth
Mar 19, 2016
Edmond Monroe Muth, 67, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on March 19, 2016. He was born on August 10, 1948, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Cyril and Mary (Bean) Muth. Edmond worked as a carpenter and installed hard wood flooring for many years. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family. Along with his parents, Edmond was preceded in...
George Edward Bohn
Mar 19, 2016
George Edward Bohn went home to his Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2016. During Derby events over the years, George ran a full marathon and nine mini-marathons in a regular wheelchair, not a racing wheelchair – feats that made him very proud. Everyone who knew George knew he had a big heart and was beloved by all his family and...
Frances M. Faust
Mar 18, 2016
Frances Marie Faust, age 75, of Louisville, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016. Frances is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Karl; her son, Kevin L. Faust; grandson, Kory Clopton; special niece, Debbie Perkins; and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otha and Mary Margaret Grider; her sons, Keith and...
Sandra Craig
Mar 18, 2016
Craig (Lemke), Sandra S., 75, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away Thursday, March 18, 2016 at Hosparus Care Center, in Louisville KY surrounded by her loved ones after a brave long battle with COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. She was born in Decatur, IL on September 18, 1940, to the late Verner and Virginia (Collins) Lemke. She is preceded in death...
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