Obituaries
Velma Jeanne Hardin
Feb 14, 2015
Velma Jeanne "V.J." Hardin, 71, of Charlestown, IN passed away on February 14, 2015. Velma was a member of Southeast Christian Church where she sang in the choir. She was also a member of the American Legion Lady's Auxiliary, VFW, and Charlestown Historical Society. Velma was an Elvis fanatic, avid bowler, enjoyed watching UK basketball, and tending to her garden....
Clarence Phillip Starnes
Feb 14, 2015
Clarence Phillip "Snookey" Starnes, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on February 14, 2015. He retired from CSX and served his country in the United States Air Force. Clarence was born on January 16, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to Clarence and Sallie (Beason) Starnes. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence A. Starnes and sister, Chiquita Starnes.Clarence is...
Jeremi Todd Sanders
Feb 14, 2015
Jeremi Todd Sanders, age 35 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015. He was an active member of the University of Louisville Cheerleading Squad where he won two national titles. He was also an influential contributor to the All-Star Cheerleading industry where his contributions to the implementation of scoring and judging systems continues to impact the sport still today....
Emma Jean(Zieba) Phares
Feb 13, 2015
Emma "Jean" (Zieba) Phares, 73, of Clarksville, Indiana, was called home on Friday ,February 13, 2015. She was born inValpariso, Indiana on May12, 1941 to Theodore and Viola Zieba. Jean was a deputy clerk for 15 years at Bankruptcy Court. Jean enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Jean was preceded in death by her parents and a son,...
Kenneth Albert Schweitzer
Feb 12, 2015
Kenneth "Ken" Albert Schweitzer, 74, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, was called home on Thursday, February 12, 2015. Kenneth was the owner of K-S Trucking, Inc. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Murrel Anne (Lone) Schweitzer; children, Scott, Julie, Chris (Jeanie) Schweitzer, and Lori Hampton-Schweitzer; grandchildren, Justin, Drew, Joshua, and Zachary Hampton, Alora, Casey, and Jadyn Schweitzer; brothers...
Jean E. Hardin
Feb 12, 2015
Jean Edna Hardin, 68, took Jesus' hand and entered into eternal life on February 12, 2015. Jeanie was preceded in death by her devoted father, C. Sterling Goff and loving grandmother, MumMum. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 46 years, Patrick Hardin Sr.; her son, Patrick Hardin Jr., (Melanie Hardin); her mother, Jean Murtagh Goff; two sisters,...
Sharon Coleman
Feb 12, 2015
Sharon Coleman, 65, of Shepherdsville, KY passed away on February 12, 2015. Sharon enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a fan of NASCAR, and a devoted fan of Jeff Gordon. Sharon collected eagles and loved the color purple. Sharon was born in McQuady, KY on August 28, 1949, the daughter of Jack and Dorothy (Morris)...
Parrish Keller
Feb 11, 2015
Parrish Wayne "Perry" Keller, 39, of Louisville, KY passed away on February 11, 2015. In 2010, he retired from the United States Army after 19 years of service. He achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and was called to active duty from 2008 through 2010 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He specialized in Instruction of land navigation and training...
Robin Blessitt
Feb 11, 2015
Robin Blessitt, 44, of Louisville, passed away on February 11, 2015. Robbie worked in tech support for AT&T for many years. She enjoyed practicing martial arts and adored her cats.Robbie was born in Louisville on July 5, 1970, to Murrell Blessitt and Linda Salls. She was preceded in death by her father, Murrell and brother, Jeff Blessitt.Survivors include her mother...
Rose Elizabeth Keating
Feb 11, 2015
Rose Elizabeth Keating, infant daughter of Dan and Jackie (Rorrer) Keating, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Along with her parents, she is survived by her brother, Henry Keating; grandparents, Jeff and Julie Rorrer, Laura and Bruce Barkhauer; great-grandparents, Larry and Mimi Paris, Sally Barkhauer, Dean and Grace Morrison; and uncles, Jake Rorrer (Britney), Justin Rorrer, and Alan Keating....
Grace Perez
Feb 11, 2015
Grace Perez, 72, of Louisville, passed away on February 11, 2015. She worked for Sealtest, had been a Sitter for Christopher East Nursing Home, and was a member of Broadway Church of The Nazarene.Grace was born on April 5, 1942, in Beaver Dam, KY to the late Byron and Edress (Raley) Sandefur. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Marvin Edward Mccoomer
Feb 11, 2015
Marvin E. McCoomer, age 63 of Radcliff, Kentucky, formerly of Middletown, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015. He was retired from the Jefferson County Department of Corrections and was also an Army Veteran. He was the successful business owner of Castle Home Inspection Company and was an avid UofL Cardinal fan. Marvin would light up the room with his personality...
Marvin Broadbent Bell, Sr.
Feb 11, 2015
Marvin Broadbent Bell, Sr., age 78 of Louisville, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Originally from Cerulean, Kentucky, he was born November 15, 1936 to the late Huston and Gertrude Bingham Bell. He was studying the Bible in preparation to be baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. He retired from General Electric after 30 years of service. In addition...
Carrie Marie Richardson
Feb 11, 2015
Carrie Marie Richardson, 47, passed away on February 11, 2015. She enjoyed singing and dancing.She was preceded in death by her mother, Della Richardson and sister, Tina Richardson.She is survived by her children; Miranda Sample, David Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Chelsey Johnson and Merissa Johnson; father, Earl Richardson, sisters, Zena Richardson and Gale Richardson; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins....
Merle Dunn
Feb 10, 2015
Merle Roy Dunn, 66, of Louisville, KY passed away on February 10, 2015. She retired from Norton Audubon Hospital, and is a member of Parkview United Methodist Church. Merle was born on August 5, 1948, in Louisville, KY to the late Roy and Martha Pack. She is also preceded in death by one brother, Mitchell Pack. She is survived by...
Rose Parsons
Feb 10, 2015
Rose Parsons, 84, of Louisville, KY passed away on February 10, 2015. Rose was born on March 23, 1930, in Tokyo, Japan.Survivors include her children, Janet Jones and Sandra Skaggs (Tony); five grandchildren, Jennifer Jones, Emily Tinnell (Brandon), Samuel Skaggs, Jacob Skaggs, and Katherine Skaggs; and one great-grandson, Gavin.Rose was very loved by her family and will be missed.Visitation will...
Joann Elizabeth(Zipp) Day
Feb 10, 2015
Joann Elizabeth (Zipp) Day, 86, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Joann was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a charter member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in New Albany where she served as choir director, elementary school teacher, Resurrection choir member and prayer line coordinator. Joann...
Tammy Montgomery
Feb 9, 2015
Tammy Lee Montgomery, 50, of Louisville, passed away on February 9, 2015. Tammy was born on December 24, 1964, in Louisville, to the late Coleman and Rita (Caswell) Montgomery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Scott Montgomery, Sr. (Anesa).Survivors include her sons, Charles Watkins II, Trevin Montgomery, and Corey Ellory; sisters, Sherry Douglas...
Theresa L. Herman
Feb 9, 2015
Theresa Lee Herman, 67, of Fort Knox, KY passed away on February 9, 2015. Theresa was born on October 12, 1947, in Louisville, KY to the late James Viers and Betty Meyers. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Herman. She is survived by her children, Kenneth Risen (Lisa), Roger Risen (Beth), Christopher Risen (Jennifer); four grandchildren;...
Susan Hinrichs-King
Feb 9, 2015
Susan Hinrichs-King, 50, of Louisville, KY, formerly of St. Louis, MO, passed away on February 9, 2015. Susan worked as a security guard for many years. She was a proud Army veteran who served in Operation Desert Storm. Susan was born on October 27, 1964, and grew up in Havana, IL. She married Robert "Bob" King in 1991. Susan was...
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