Obituaries
Obie Samuel Garnett
Feb 20, 2015
Obie Samuel Garnett was born on February 24, 1931, to George and Beatrice Jordan Garnett who preced him in death, He also had seven siblings, George Jr., Pearlie, Cleo, Robert Lee, Albert, Thomas and Freddie, who preceded him in death. Obie, attended the Louisville Public school system, Obie loved and accepted Christ at an early age at First Gethsemane Baptist...
Derrick Keith Jackson
Feb 19, 2015
Derrick Keith Jackson 48, was born on May 7, 1966 in Fort Knox, Kentucky to Robert and Elizabeth Jackson. Derrick started his education in the Jefferson County School system; however when he was 7 years old the family moved to New Haven, Ct. At the age of 10 years old the family returned to Louisville where he continued his education...
Lynne Ellen Christenson
Feb 19, 2015
Lynne Ellen Christenson, 59, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on February 19, 2015. She was employed at Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives and was an active member of the National Country Market Board, where she served 15 years on the board and was National President 8 years, she was on the national board of the American Women of Radio and...
Darrel Allen Hamlin
Feb 19, 2015
Darrel Allen Hamlin, 68, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015. He was a carpenter by trade and a United States Army veteran. He was born on November 25, 1946 in Upper Sandusky, Ohio to the late Jack and Mary (Veaga) Hamlin. Darrel is survived by his children, James Hamlin (fiancé, Jennifer), Shawn Wheat, Darrel Hamlin,...
Dr. Lorenr. Waa
Feb 19, 2015
Dr. Loren R. Waa, Professor Emeritus of Music Education at University of Louisville, passed away on February 19, 2015. He was born September 25, 1934 in Fargo, ND to Albert H. and Marian (Chamberlain) Waa. He spent an idyllic childhood in Prosper, ND, where his pastimes included playing baseball and procuring strawberry ice cream from the freezer in his Dad's...
David Wigginton
Feb 19, 2015
David Wigginton, 60, passed away on February 19, 2015, surrounded by his loving wife, Rhonda, daughter, Janna and her husband Chris and extended family members. He was employed by MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. and attended Western Kentucky University. He enjoyed watching basketball, western movies and going to the beach in Panama City, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Betty Jean Whittington
Feb 18, 2015
Betty Jean "Beth" Hill Whittington, age 79, returned to her heavenly home on Februrary 18, 2015, after a valiant battle with a long illness. Beth's firm belief in family and God supported her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Beth was born on July 23rd,1935, in the Jamestown-Xenia area of Greene County, Ohio. She was blessed with a large, loving...
David Chalmers
Feb 18, 2015
David Chalmers, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on February 18, 2015. He retired from G.E. and was an active member of The National Rifle Association, South Louisville Christian Church, and was a U.S. Army veteran. David was born on December 5, 1929 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania to the late John and Sarah (Frankenfield) Chalmers. David is survived by his...
Michael Dwayne Vincent
Feb 18, 2015
Michael Dwayne Vincent, 40, passed away on February 18, 2015. He was an avid UofL fan and enjoyed fishing and watching movies. He was preceded in death by his father, William H. Vincent.He is survived by his son, Evan Michael Vincent; significant other, Stephanie Perkins; mother, Margaret Vincent; siblings, Pam (Doug) Zettwoch, Sherry Vincent, Ricky (Rebecca) Vincent, Melissa (Jason) Karageorge;...
Constance (Brown) Oberhausen
Feb 17, 2015
Constance (Brown) Oberhausen, 88, a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. She was a long-time parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Clarksville and a current member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Jeffersonville. Connie was born on March 13, 1926 to the late Edward...
Donna Lee Pyles
Feb 16, 2015
Donna Lee Pyles, 81, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on February 16, 2015. She retired from Bacon's Department Store and was a member and active volunteer at Southeast Christian Church.Donna was born on March 6, 1933 in St. Joseph, Missouri to the late Clinton and Frances (McVey) Coons. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Pyles.Donna is...
Joseph Dean Miller, Jr.
Feb 15, 2015
Joseph Dean Miller Jr., 86, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on February 15, 2015. He was a retired skilled brick layer and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Joseph was born on December 12, 1928 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Joseph Dean Miller, Sr. and Emma Mae Wright. Along with his parents he was also preceded...
Jason Wade Mattingly
Feb 15, 2015
Mattingly, Jason W. 37, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015. He was born on December 12, 1977 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Jason was a aspiring poet and song writer. In February of 2014, he was voted poet of month in the United Kingdom. He had heart of gold and will be truly missed by his loving family, and friends. Jason...
Patricia Joann Baker
Feb 15, 2015
Baker, JoAnn Patricia, 75, was called home on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, Garland and Margaret Hash; a brother William "Billy" Durbin; and a infant son, Michael. Pat is survived by her six children, Derl, Dennis, David, and John Sharp, Theresa Meyer, and Sandy Comacho; two sisters, Betty Nochta, and...
David Edward Carman
Feb 15, 2015
David Edward "Acorn" Carman, age 64 of Leitchfield, KY. passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015. He retired from Reynolds Metal. He was a hard-working man who was very loving and cared for his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Carman; his parents, Acie and Frances Allen Carman; siblings, Dell Pylant, Carolene Nottingham and Billy...
Ida Maebarbara(Bohn) Baker
Feb 15, 2015
Ida Mae Barbara(Bohn) Baker, 100, of New Albany, Indiana, was called home on Sunday ,February 15, 2015. She worked with her husband for many years at The Elks Club in New Albany,IN. Ida Mae was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, former member of The Elks Club and enjoyed playing euchre and jigsaw puzzels. She was preceded in death...
Shirley Gowdy
Feb 15, 2015
Shirley Mulligan-Gowdy, 56, of Louisville passed away on February 15, 2015. Shirley was a substitute teacher for many years and a member of Grace Temple. She also enjoyed working at Chapter One assisting disabled children and held a television ministry for 10 years called Brighter Day Apostolic Believers. Shirley was born in Louisville on January 24, 1959 to the late...
Rev. Francisjoseph Ernest
Feb 14, 2015
Rev. Francis Joseph Ernest, 75, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015. He was a United States Air Force veteran, a retired technical writer and enjoyed going fishing.He was born on July 22, 1939 in Almira, Washington to the late Edward and Margaret (Bell) Ernest. Frank is survived by his loving bride of 44 years, Rema (Wehunt)...
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...
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