Obituaries
Stephen Edward Bloom
Jan 11, 2015
Stephen Edward Bloom, 70, Buckner, Ky., passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015. Stephen was a devoted husband, loving father and loyal brother. He was a caring friend to many as he will be remembered by all of those he touched during his time in this life.Stephen often claimed he would never grow up and was genuinely young at heart. His...
Edna Denham
Jan 11, 2015
Edna Denham, 90, of Louisville passed away on January 11, 2015. Edna retired from Philip Morris. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, and playing dice, but especially loved spending time with her family.Edna was born on March 22, 1924, in Broadford, KY to the late Samuel and Josie (Logsdon) Kessinger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
John E. Shope, Jr.
Jan 11, 2015
John E. Shope, Jr., passed away on January 11, 2015 from diabetic complications. He was a Marine veteran and enjoyed spending time at the lake with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his daughter, Katherine Shope.He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Brenda Shope; son, John E. Shope, III; step-daughter, Teri Morris; sister, Martha Ward;...
Charles Douglas Baylor
Jan 10, 2015
Charles "Doug" Baylor, 59, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015. He lived a full life filled with so much happiness. Doug made the most of the time he was given, especially over this past year. He was born on November 8, 1955 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Robert and Vernia (Shawler) Baylor. Along with...
Edward Hardesty
Jan 10, 2015
Edward Hardesty, 78, of Louisville, passed away on January 10, 2015. Ed retired from the Jefferson County Public Schools. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. His hobbies included building trike motorcycles and woodworking.Ed was born on November 10, 1936, in Meade County, KY to the late Roy and Lucille (Turner) Hardesty. In addition to his parents, Ed...
Emery Howard Funk
Jan 10, 2015
Emery Howard "Sid" Funk, age 62 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015. He was a graduate of Eastern High School. He was a former partner in Evergreen Irrigation. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Anne Baker Funk. Sid is survived by his children, Ryan, Kayla and Kyle; brother, Bill Funk (Mauri); companion, Beth Graeter;...
Robert Timothy Rodgers
Jan 10, 2015
Robert Timothy "Timbo" Rodgers, age 49 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015. He was a graduate of Eastern High School. He was a farmer and loved his animals. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Doris Robinson Rodgers.Timbo is survived by his sisters, Penelope Rodgers, Pamela Rodgers and Christy Creager (Nick); very best friend, Kenney...
Kenneth Wagner
Jan 9, 2015
Kenneth Wagner, 64, of Louisville, passed away on January 9, 2015. Ken was a steel worker.He was born on June 21, 1950, in Louisville to the late Kenneth and Geraldine (McCracken) Wagner. Ken is survived by his wife of 32 years, Julane (Moch) Wagner; daughter, Shane Crone; brother, Richard L. Wagner; sister, Christy Hunt; and grandchildren, Maci and Corbin Crone.Expressions...
Ambrose Collins
Jan 9, 2015
Ambrose D. Collins (Tom), 92, passed away in Louisville, KY at the home of his daughter on January 9, 2015. Ambrose was born on May 4, 1922, in Washington, D.C. the fifth child to the late John T. and Marie E. (Douglass) Collins. He graduated from Anacostia High School in Washington, D.C. before entering the Navy. He served his country...
Murrell A. Ramsey
Jan 9, 2015
Mr. Murrell A. Ramsey, age 92, passed peacefully surrounded by family members on January 9, 2015. He was proud to be born at Camp Knox on January 13th, 1922, before it became a Fort. His loving wife Virginia, his son Bruce and his brother Kenneth preceded him in death.Survivors include his loving lady friend, Dodie Gimbel; two sisters, Melva Seymour...
Paul Davis Jamison
Jan 8, 2015
Paul Davis Jamison, 64, of Sellersburg, Indiana was called home on Thursday, January 8, 2015. Paul was born on December 25, 1950 in Shelby County, Kentucky to Gilbert (Dick) and the late Bertha Lee Jamison. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, horse racing, photography, restoring old cars, and enjoyed spending time on the beach.In addition to his father, he is survived by...
James Leland Combs
Jan 7, 2015
James Leland Combs "LeeLee", passed away on January 7, 2015. Leland was born on March 11, 2011 in Louisville, KY. He is survived by his parents, Jessee Combs and Jennifer Kirkpatrick; two brothers, Jessee Jr."JJ", and Jaxen "Jax" Combs; grandparents, Donna Combs, Ruth Ann Goulet, and Don Kirkpatrick; great-grandparents, Doris Pruitt, and Watson Combs; and several loving aunts, uncles and...
Melissa Smith
Jan 7, 2015
Melissa Anne Smith, 34, of Louisville passed away on January 7, 2015. Melissa was born on March 23, 1980, in Louisville, the daughter of Tommy Glass and Darlene Smith. She graduated from Iroquois High School in 1998 before obtaining a nursing degree from Spencerian College. Melissa worked as a nurse at several nursing homes in Louisville, most recently Episcopal Church...
Nancy Duane Foreman
Jan 7, 2015
Nancy Duane Foreman, age 72 of Louisville, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. She was a graduate of Seneca High School. She owned her own title company, Foreman's Title Service since 1972. She was a loving mother and took excellent care of her sons. She was preceded in death by her husbands, James Foreman, III, Patrick Emery and Edward...
Charlene Marie Salsman
Jan 7, 2015
Charlene Marie Salsman, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on January 7, 2015. She retired from Jefferson Circuit Court Clerk's Office and was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Charlene was born on September 2, 1935, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Henry and Mary Zwicker. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 49...
Susan Wolczyk
Jan 7, 2015
Wolczyk, Susan Mary 94, passed away on Wednesday, January 7 with her beloved husband by her side. Sue (Sebastian) was born on December 1, 1920 the youngest of 7 children in Auburn, NY. She married her high school sweetheart and they moved to Louisville in 1949. She worked for many years as a beautician at St. Matthews Manor. She was...
Patsy J. Angel
Jan 7, 2015
Patsy J. Angel, age 87 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, January 07, 2015. Originally from Evansville, Indiana, she was a devoted military wife of 30 years to the late Retired Lt. Col. William E. Angel. She was formerly employed with Johnson and Higgins until her retirement. She was a long-time resident of Atria Springdale. Mrs. Angel is survived by her...
Stephan Roethke
Jan 5, 2015
Stephan Frank Roethke, age 58 of Louisville, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015. He was a dedicated member of Northeast Christian Church. Steve was a former roof contractor and business owner. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Roethke.Steve is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Karen Joy Roethke; daughters, Stephanie Roethke and Kaela Turley (Bobby);...
Roscoe Madison"Humpy" Slaughter, Iii
Jan 5, 2015
Roscoe Madison "Humpy" Slaughter, III, 61, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015. He enjoyed working with both technology and cars. Humpy was a United States Marine Corps veteran and a member of Howard Chapel Baptist Church. He was born on January 30, 1953 in New Albany to Mary Margaret (Bailey) Slaughter and the late Roscoe...
Robert Kenney
Jan 5, 2015
Robert Leslie "Mr. K" Kenney travelled his final journey to an everlasting life on Monday, January 5, 2015. He was 84 years young and the second of nine children born to the late Roger and Mary Ann Kenney.He was preceded in death by his sisters, Betty and Lois; brothers, James "Dud", Lindel "Buck", and Roger Kenney; children, Diane and Bill...
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