Obituaries
Dilly Carol(Dyer) Thaxton
Jun 30, 2014
Dilly "Carol" (Dyer) Thaxton, 67, of Lanesville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2014. Carol was a retired English teacher at Butler Traditional High School and was also a member at Northside Christian Church where she was actively involved in the Grief Share Program. Carol was born on July 25, 1946 in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Martin W....
Robert Devries
Jun 30, 2014
DeVries, Robert M., 78 passed away June 30th.Born in Rochester, MN to Steven and Randy Stensrud DeVries, he is a 1954 graduate of Rochester High School. Bob spent 2 years in the US Navy aboard the USS Bennington. He was a shoe store operator in Naples, FL., and later retired to Louisville, KY with his wife Connie to be near...
Austin &Norma Smith
Jun 30, 2014
Austin L. & Norma (Rogge) Smith, 89 & 87, of New Albany, Indiana went to be with the Lord the last weekend of June 2014. Austin & Norma were happily married for 60 years. Austin was a veteran of the United States Army and served during World War II. They are survived by siblings, Bob, Jim & Coleman Smith, Twila...
Carol Smith
Jun 30, 2014
Carol Evelyn (Ball) Smith, 59, of Hardinsburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2014. Carol loved; watching movies, shopping and playing bingo. Carol was born on August 27, 1954 in Daviess County, Kentucky to the late Woodrow and Laura Jane (Wells) Ball. Carol is also preceded in death by her son Benjamin Underwood. She is survived by her husband...
Karyn Dabney Julian
Jun 29, 2014
Julian, Karyn Dabney "KJ", 60, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 29, 2014. She retired from Bell South and was a member of N Street Baptist Church. Karyn was born on November 11, 1953, in Fort Dix, New Jersey to the late Alfred and Dorothy Dabney. Karyn is survived by her husband of 18 years, Phillip R. Julian; children,...
Janis E. Vanpelt
Jun 29, 2014
Janis E. VanPelt age 67, of Simpsonville, Kentucky was called home on June 29, 2014 to be with her heavenly family. She is the daughter of the late John E. and Jean Doty of Memphis,Michigan. Janis was a life skills teacher in St. Clair, Michigan, she enjoyed mission work, traveling with family, spending time outside working in her gardens and...
Kathleen Patricia Huffman
Jun 29, 2014
Kathleen Patricia Huffman age 78 was called home to be with her Heavenly Family on June 29, 2014. She enjoyed taking care of her husband June, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchild whom she cherished.She is survived by her husband June of 50 plus years, 2 children; Terry(Terry) Roberson and Tony(Ellen), grandchildren; Nicky(Ben)Porter, Cody(Ceciley)Roberson and Stephanie(Daniel)Button along with...
Prentice Robin Berkley
Jun 28, 2014
Prentice Robin Berkley, age 54 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014. He was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina to the late Prentice and Juliusetta Thruston Berkley. Prentice Robin Berkley graduated from Westport High School in 1976. He attended a couple of years of college at Kentucky State. He worked for Johnson Controls. Prentice Robin Berkley is survived by...
Bill C. Coleman
Jun 28, 2014
Billy C. (BC) Coleman, age 70 of Goshen, KY, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014. He attended college at the University of New Haven and was an Army Veteran. He was an executive with the Brown-Forman Distilleries, most recently as President of Bluegrass Cooperage. He volunteered and was on the Board of Directors at the YMCA. He was a...
Kenneth Walker
Jun 28, 2014
Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Walker, 46, of New Albany, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on June 28, 2014. Kenny was a truck driver for Messier & Associates and served our country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, softball, playing guitar & singing, and loved to ride his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Kenny was born on September 13, 1967...
Ronald Earl Nelson
Jun 28, 2014
Ronald Earl Nelson, age 63 of Buckner, Ky., passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014. He was a graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked with many companies, the latest being Manitowoc Beverage and General Electric. He attended Northeast Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl O. Nelson. Ron is...
Michael Gregory Mccomis
Jun 27, 2014
Michael Gregory "Greg" McComis, Sr., 54, of Louisville, KY passed away on June 27, 2014. Michael was born on December 29, 1959, in Louisville to Mary Fletcher. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and camping, and loved spending time with his sons and grandkids.Michael was preceded in death by his brother, Tim Sharp.He is survived by his mother, Mary Fletcher...
James Joseph Bartelt
Jun 27, 2014
James Joseph Bartelt, 57, of Louisville, KY passed away on June 27, 2014. Jimmy enjoyed riding his motorcycle, working outdoors, and animals. He was a good storyteller and always liked chasing the girls. He considered himself a lady's man.Jimmy was born on January 3, 1957, in Louisville to the late Roy and Patricia (Bach) Bartelt. He was also preceded in...
Willard Arthur Chapman
Jun 27, 2014
Willard Arthur "Jack" Chapman, 67, of Mount Washington, KY passed away on June 27, 2014. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Chapman and Marie Bjorgo. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Colburn.He is survived by his brothers, Thomas Chapman (Teresa) and Donnie Bjorgo; niece, Francis Colburn; and nephew, Paul Colburn.Cremation was chosen following...
Richard Ballard
Jun 27, 2014
Richard Dennis Ballard, age 66 of Louisville, passed away June 27, 2014. He was a Past Master Mason and a member of Buechel Lodge #896. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard G. and Mary Louise Smith Ballard.Mr. Ballard is survived by his brother, Steven Ballard (Cheryl); nieces, Jennifer Puckett and Krista Ballard; aunt, Monna Jean Holt (Jay);...
Linda Susan(Kalor) Faulkner
Jun 26, 2014
Linda Susan (Kalor) Faulkner age 61 was called home on June 26, 2014. She loved her Lord and caring for others.She is survived by her four children; Randy(Chris)Grabau, Tanya(Scott)Loso, Josh(Kari Mae)Faulkner and Amanda(Quinton)Wilson.
Linda Bell
Jun 26, 2014
Linda Bell, 62, of Louisville, KY passed away on June 26, 2014. Linda was an Honorary Kentucky Colonel, PTA President for many years, and served as the 15th District Safety Chairman for the PTA. She was also an athletic booster for Valley High School. Linda was an advocate for children with special needs throughout her career. Linda was born on...
Douglas Guy Wilkerson
Jun 25, 2014
Douglas Guy Wilkerson, age 24 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014. He was a talented and gifted musician. He attended UofL and worked for Café LuLu and also was an aspiring chef. He always made everybody laugh and had a smile on his face. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Buell and Leta Wilkerson; and great-grandmother,...
Kenneth Kerr
Jun 25, 2014
Kenneth "Rabbit" Kerr, 78, of Louisville, KY passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Kenny was born June 27, 1935 in Louisville to the late Andy and Della (Meredith) Kerr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son John; brothers, Lawrence and Roy and sister, Lucy Young. He enjoyed fishing and playing golf and was a...
Charles Robert Ashford
Jun 24, 2014
Charles Robert Ashford ,77, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 24, 2014. He retired from Ashford Construction Company.Charles was born on September 30, 1936, in Horse Branch, Kentucky to the late Samuel and Flora Ashford. He was also preceded in death by his lifetime companion, Darlene Hahn; one son, Donnie Ashford; two brothers, Frank and James Ashford; and one...
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