Obituaries

Vera Dawn Jackson

Vera Dawn Jackson

May 30, 2014

Vera Dawn Jackson, age 85 of Louisville, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014. She grew up in Columbus, Ohio was a graduate of West High School. She moved to Louisville in the late 60's and was formerly employed with Philip Morris. She was a member of Evangel Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy G. Jackson, Jr.Vera...

Allen Lewis

Allen Lewis

May 29, 2014

Allen "Al" Lewis, 54, passed away on May 29, 2014. Al never missed a UofL game, enjoyed working in the yard, always saying a kind word and loved his family deeply. He is preceded in death by his parents Eddie and Ida Lewis; sisters, Thelma Thomas and Dorothy Williams and brother Purgie Lewis. He is survived by siblings, Mildred Willis...

Joyce Thompson

Joyce Thompson

May 29, 2014

Joyce Diana (Staples) Thompson, 56, of Clarksville, died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville. Joyce was a member of Pathway of Holiness in Shepherdsville Kentucky, and was an avid UK fan. She was born on October 6, 1957 in Alma, Michigan to the late Laurel and Stella (Licastro) Staples. She is also preceded in...

Barbara Ann Abney

Barbara Ann Abney

May 29, 2014

Barbara Ann Abney age 69, was called home on May 29, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She enjoyed spending time camping and going to the beach with her family. Barbara loved to host the family reunion every Memorial Day.She is survived by her loving husband Bud of 36 years, 8 children; Tina(Tim)Thompson, Mark, Danna(Ronnie)Tharp, Theresa, Chris, Ben, Court(Amy)and Gil...

George Allen Ross, Jr.

George Allen Ross, Jr.

May 28, 2014

George Allen Ross, Jr. passed away on May 28, 2014. He was born October 2, 1938, in Louisville, KY. He graduated from Flaget High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1957-1960. George enjoyed gardening and watching NASCAR. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Ross, Sr. and Roberta Young Ross and brother Gene Ross.He is survived...

Bobby Ross

Bobby Ross

May 28, 2014

Bobby Ross, 44, of Louisville, passed away on May 28, 2014. He retired from the US Army and was a member of St. Stephens Church in Louisville.Bobby was born on April 20, 1970, in Dyersburg, TN to Finnis Gene Ross and Ramonelle Ross-Bogan. In addition to his parents, Bobby is survived by his brothers, Donald Spaulding and Gregory Ross; and...

James Tyler

James Tyler

May 28, 2014

James Edsel Tyler, 84, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He taught and coached for many years at various schools throughout the area and was particularly passionate about coaching basketball. Edsel was an avid IU fan, enjoyed playing golf and was a member of Georgetown Christian Church. He was always outgoing and fun to be around.Edsel was born on March...

Linus Leo Kromenacker

Linus Leo Kromenacker

May 27, 2014

Linus Leo Kromenacker, 53, of Louisville, passed away on May 27, 2014. He owned Embroider Shop on Dixie Highway and was a member of Hearts of Fire Church. Linus was a member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed riding his Harley, and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandbabies.Linus was born on April 12, 1961, in Toledo, OH...

Walter Farris

Walter Farris

May 26, 2014

Walter "Pete" Farris, 82, passed away on May 26, 2014. Pete was born on November 1, 1931, in Huntsville, Alabama, and moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee, as a young man. In his early 20's, he moved to Louisville, Kentucky, and opened his own furniture store. Hoe loved to watch his favorite NASCAR driver, Jeff Gordon, race to the finish line. He...

Shirley Marie Matthews

Shirley Marie Matthews

May 26, 2014

Shirley Marie Matthews age 77, was called home on May 26, 2014. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially being a grandma. Shirley loved to be outdoors and enjoyed gardening.She was preceded in death by her son Dale Arthur Jr.. She is survived by her husband Charles of 33 years, children; Karen, Duane, Bruce and Anthony, eight grandchildren,...

Joan Williams

Joan Williams

May 25, 2014

Joan Williams, age 57 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014. A celebration of Mrs. William's Life will be 7pm Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Kingdom Fellowship Christian Life Center 4530 Poplar Level Road Louisville, KY 40213.To leave a special message for the family, use the "Share Memories" button above.

Ira Burton Mcmichael, Iv

Ira Burton Mcmichael, Iv

May 24, 2014

Ira Burton "B" McMichael, IV, age 48 of Louisville, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014. He is survived by his children, Mickey, Andy and Kaeila; his mother Mary; his father Ira B. III; his siblings Mike Howell, Cindy Whitaker and LaTesha Johnson; along with a host of extended family members and friends . Funeral ceremony will be 12:30pm Friday,...

Kathleen Jerome Penick

Kathleen Jerome Penick

May 24, 2014

Kathleen "Kathy" Jerome Penick , 66, of Louisville, Ky passed away on May 24, 2014. She retired from Jackson Hewitt after 46 years of service. Kathleen was born on July 16, 1947, in Louisville, Ky to the late Amial Jerome Mills. She was also preceded in death by her Daughter, Jennifer Allen Penick, her sister, Rebecca Herberger and brother, David...

Bryan Hall

Bryan Hall

May 24, 2014

Hall, James Bryan, 57 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital. He was a member of Valley View Baptist Church.Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his father, James R. Hall.He is survived by his mother, Catherine L. Hall; sister, Jennifer Davenport (Charlie); children; Stephanie Chodyniecki (Russ), Amanda Judd (Brian), and Brandon Hall...

John Asher

John Asher

May 23, 2014

John Darrell "Johnny" Asher, 56, of Ramsey, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014. He enjoyed; horses, music, and crafting guns, knives, and saddles. Johnny was born on November 16, 1957 in Leslie County, Kentucky, to Norma Sue (Greene) and the late MacDonald Asher. He is also preceded in death by his beloved friend Mary Spalding. He is survived...

Malcolm Parks

Malcolm Parks

May 23, 2014

Malcolm Parks, 82, of Louisville, KY passed away on May 23, 2014. He retired from ASRC after 42 years of service.Malcolm was born on November 3, 1931, in Chrisman, IL to the late John and Cecil Parks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Pansy Parks.He is survived by his wife Sue Parks;...

Bobby Runner

Bobby Runner

May 23, 2014

Bobby Charles Runner, age 72, died at Baptist Hospital East in the Palliative Care Unit on May 23, 2014 surrounded by his family. Born September 9, 1941 in Louisville, KY to Charles and Margaret Runner. Bobby attended elementary school at the Old Hikes Grade School in Buechel and graduated from Fern Creek High School in 1961. Bobby proudly served in...

Deanna Cox Heffernan

Deanna Cox Heffernan

May 23, 2014

Deanna Cox Heffernan,75, of Louisville, KY passed away peacefully on May 23, 2014. She retired from Parker Inc., and she was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church & the AOPA. Deanna was born on July 14, 1938, in Greenville, KY to the late Joseph & Juanita (Stewart) Cox. Deanna is survived by her two sons, Joseph W. Jr., and...

John Green

John Green

May 23, 2014

John C. "Johnny" Green, 69, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Johnny was a member of 40/8 Club. He enjoyed watching car racing and was an avid Denver Broncos fan. Johnny was born on December 22, 1944 in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Clifford H. and Marjorie L. (Morton)...

Geraldine Seewer

Geraldine Seewer

May 23, 2014

Geraldine C. (Banet) "Gerry" Seewer, 78, died Friday, May 23, 2014 at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany, IN. Gerry was retired from M. Fine & Sons after many years of service. She was a member of Hobart Beach VFW Post 1693, American Legion Post #28, and a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Gerry was affectionately...

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