Obituaries
Ralph F. Smith
Aug 6, 2014
Ralph F. Smith age 85, passed away on August 6, 2014. He enjoyed being outdoors, spending time at Nolin Lake with family and friends. Ralph was a hardworker and enjoyed woodworking on furniture and rebuilding and finishing projects in the garage. He will truly be missed.He is survived by his wife Rose of 64 years, two sons; Steve(Laura) and Tom(Lana),...
Marylyn Welch Phelps
Aug 6, 2014
Marylyn Welch Phelps, 75, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2014. She was born on May 23, 1939 to the late Herschel and Maimie Welch. She was a strong, caring, Christian mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was the biggest fan of the University of Kentucky Wildcats. She was a member of Southeast Christian Church. She was...
Joseph Edward Abel Iii
Aug 5, 2014
Joseph Edward Abel III, 56, of Crestwood, KY passed away August 5, 2014. Joe was a member of the Eagles Club in Jeffersontown. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and UofL Cardinal football and basketball.Joe was born March 22, 1958, in Louisville to the late Joseph and Joyce (Gothard) Abel. Survivors include two sons, Jeff Abel and Shawn Abel;...
Wanda J.(Brock) Schnell
Aug 5, 2014
Wanda J. (Brock) Schnell, 61, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at her home.She was born on November 10, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Walton and Thelma Bea (Minton) Brock. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Walton Lee and Gary Wayne Brock. She is survived by her husband of 33...
Brenda Napier
Aug 5, 2014
Brenda Sue (Cockerill) Napier, 66, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on August 5, 2014. Brenda was a member of Eastern Heights Baptist Church in Jeffersonville. She enjoyed; quilting, gardening, canning, and participating in cancer awareness walks. Brenda was born on January 22, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late James W Cockerill Sr., and Christine M. (Thompson) Wright. She...
Melvin Berryman
Aug 5, 2014
Melvin L. Berryman, 73, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away on August 5, 2014. A die-hard UofK fan, Melvin retired from the Clarksville Community School Corporation and gave 40 years of service. He was a member of Southeast Christian Church – Jeffersonville Campus and the SAE Fraternity. Melvin was born on August 8, 1940 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, to the late...
Amanda Rusher
Aug 5, 2014
Amanda Rusher, 79, passed away on August 5, 2014. She was a member of Harvest Church of God. She is preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Hazel Seaton. She is survived by her husband, Millard Rusher of 64 years; children, Jeanie (Pat) Carden, Curt (Jody) Rusher and Mick (Aletha) Rusher; grandchildren, Tammy, Kim, Tara, Kevin, Tonya and great-grandchildren,...
Thelma Slyvia Mcarthur
Aug 4, 2014
Thelma Sylvia McArthur age 83, passed away on August, 4 2014. We will post more information as it becomes available.
Thella Sherrow
Aug 4, 2014
Thella Sherrow, age 84 of Louisville, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2014. Originally from Brownsville, Kentucky she was born to the late James Eddie and Myrtie Johnson Vincent. She was formerly employed with Continental Can in Cincinnati, Ohio where she retired. She was a part-time employee with Krogers and was affectionately known as "the Cookie Lady". She was a...
Edwin D. Miller
Aug 4, 2014
Edwin D. Miller, age 66 of Louisville, passed away Monday, August 4, 2014. Born in Hodgenville, Kentucky, he grew up in Hart County, where he attended Hart County High School. He was a member of Southeast Christian Church. Ed was previously employed by Swope Auto Group and Sloane Auto Group. He was currently employed with M H Equipment. He was...
Bonnie L. Mcnutt
Aug 4, 2014
Bonnie L. McNutt, age 70 of Simpsonville, passed away Monday, August 4, 2014. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Shelbyville, KY. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Juanita Berridge Purvis, daughter Jennifer and her sister Vickie Gil.Bonnie is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Kenneth;...
Anna Pearl Sims
Aug 4, 2014
Anna Pearl Sims, age 75 passed away Monday, August 4, 2014. She was a member of Southeast Christian Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, James D. Sims, Sr. and her daughter, Joy Sims, and her sister Becky Miller.Mrs. Sims is survived by her loving children, Marc, Cammie and Jamie (Julie) Sims; grandchildren, Alexis and Alayna Musinski and...
Paul House
Aug 3, 2014
Joseph Paul "Pozey" House, 51, passed away on August 3, 2014.He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Rose Mary House and sisters, Betty Catherine and Virgina "Wendy".He is survived by his sister, Barbara Huff; brother, David House and numerous nieces and nephews.Visitation will be Friday, August 15, 2014, beginning at 5pm-8pm at Newcomer Funeral Home (10304 Dixie...
Terry Ray Denney
Aug 3, 2014
Denney, Terry Ray, 64, passed away on August 3, 2014. He was born on November 12, 1949 in Berea, Kentucky. Terry is preceded in death by his mother, Edith Denney. He is survived by his father, Paul Simpson Denney; siblings, Paul Edward Denney (Billie), Donna Jean Thomas, Larry Denney, and many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on...
Patricia Anderson
Aug 3, 2014
Patricia Anderson, age 72 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014. Services will be private. To leave a special message for the family, use the "Share Memories" button above.
Richard Michael Cohen
Aug 3, 2014
Richard Michael Cohen age 50, formally of New York, passed on Sunday August 3, 2014 at his home. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing and all spectator sports. He has been residing in Louisville for 11 years.Richard is preceded in death by his parents Seymour and Bernice. He is survived by his wife Marilyn of 13 years, four children; Kerri, Joey,...
Karen Burnette Parrish
Aug 3, 2014
Karen Burnette Parrish, 60, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2014, with her family by her side. She attended Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She was a 1972 graduate of Presentation Academy and retired from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department after 20 years.She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Parrish.She is survived by her son, Robert Burnett; mother,...
Gloria Ann Wheeler
Aug 3, 2014
Gloria Ann Wheeler, age 63 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014. She was a graduate of Presentation Academy and was a member of Southeast Christian Church. Gloria was an office manager for Dermatology Specialists. She was a past board member for the Arthritis Foundation. Gloria is survived by her loving mother, JoAnn Dalton (Ray); brother, Bob Wheeler (Bette);...
Jean Carolyn(Zarnstorff) Battles
Aug 2, 2014
Jean Carolyn Zarnstorff Battles, 78, passed away on August 2, 2014 after a brief illness. Jean was born in Rochester, NY and moved to Floyds Knobs in 1969. She was a piano teacher to many children and choir director at St Paul's. She was an artist and a musician. She was a sweet lady who never had an unkind thought....
Shirley Ann Embry
Aug 2, 2014
Shirley Ann Embry, 74, of Louisville, KY passed away August 2, 2014. Shirley retired from Gannett Direct Marketing after 15 years of service. She was also a caregiver in her later years. Shirley enjoyed bowling and Bingo, was a member of the Red Hats, and loved to listen to the Gaithers.Born August 27, 1939, in Burkesville, KY to Paul and...
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