Obituaries

Jefferson Carl Foote

Jefferson Carl Foote

Feb 25, 2014

Jefferson Carl "Jeff" Foote, 48, passed away on Tuesday, February, 25, 2014. He loved working on cars, watching movies, playing cards with friends and family and spending time with his grandchildren. His family meant the world to him and he had a heart of gold.He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen Kaye Jones and grandparents, Carl and Sara...

Joseph Schmitt

Joseph Schmitt

Feb 24, 2014

Joseph Herman Schmitt, 77, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014. Joe was born April 12, 1936. He was a lifetime resident of Shively and of Louisville, KY; he loved Shivley. He went to Saint Helen's grade school and then to St. Xavier High School. After graduating from St. Xavier he attended University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and graduated...

Leiera Darlene Durbin

Leiera Darlene Durbin

Feb 24, 2014

Baby Leiera Durbin, age 3 months and 18 days, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014. She was born November 6, 2013 to Chiquita Perry and Michael Durbin. She was preceded in death by her grandpa, Roy S. Durbin and aunt, Tangela. In addition to her loving parents, she is survived by her sister, Julia Durbin; grandparents, Darlene Brown and...

Edgar C. Steinrock

Edgar C. Steinrock

Feb 24, 2014

Edgar C. "Ed" Steinrock, age 90 of Louisville, went home to his Heavenly Father on Monday, February 24, 2014. He was a WWII Army Veteran and retired owner of E.C. Steinrock Roofing. Ed was also a member of Northeast Christian Church. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Marie; sons, Terry (Pat), Larry (Terry); grandchildren, Laura, Terry...

Robert W. Brown

Robert W. Brown

Feb 23, 2014

Robert W. "Bobby" Brown, 49, passed away on February 23, 2014. He enjoyed fishing and boating with friends. He could make everyone laugh by telling jokes and loved his family very much, who will miss him dearly. He would do anything for any one and had a heart of gold. Bobby will never be forgotten.He is preceded in death by...

James Leo Ray

James Leo Ray

Feb 23, 2014

Ray, James, L. "Jimmy",69, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on February 23, 2014. He served as a Gunner's Mate in the US Navy. James worked at Tube Turns, JCPS, Glenmary Country Club, Bluegrass Lawn & Garden, and his garage. He is preceded in death by his parents Edward and Anna Ray. James is survived by his loving wife, Donna Ray;...

John Russell Miner

John Russell Miner

Feb 23, 2014

John Russell Miner (Russ), 82 years old, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014. Russ was a graduate of St. Xavier High School and Bellarmine University, served in the US Air Force and was retired from Brown Forman after 30 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, John H and Katharine Russell Miner; brother, James R. Miner;...

Wanda Mason

Wanda Mason

Feb 22, 2014

Wanda Mason, 76, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2014. She spent a lifetime of devotion to her children and her grandchildren. She enjoyed family dinners at Mike Linnings and was an avid bowler. She was the best cook ever and enjoyed cooking for her family. She was a devoted Elvis fan. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Ronald Helbig

Ronald Helbig

Feb 22, 2014

Ronald David Helbig, Sr., 66, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 22, 2014. Ronald was born on October 17, 1947 to the late John & Sadie (Tackett) Helbig. He was a proud veteran of The United States Army who served in the Vietnam War. Ronald was united in marriage to Betty Lou Ross on April 23,...

Carroll C. Kinnison

Carroll C. Kinnison

Feb 21, 2014

C.C. "Doc" Kinnison, 84, of Louisville, KY, formerly of London, KY, passed away February 21 at his home. Beloved father and grandfather, he was a retired theater teacher and director. He taught at Fairdale High School, Western High School and Lees College in Jackson, KY. He is preceded in death by daughter Mary Jane Phillips. He is survived by 2...

Tom W. Wallace

Tom W. Wallace

Feb 21, 2014

Tom went home to be with His Heavenly Father on Friday, February 21st, 2014. He was born to Harren W. & Deloris Horton Wallace in April of 1949. After he graduated High School, Tommy enlisted into the United States Navy, serving his Country. After his service, Tommy became self-employed as an inherited Carpenter. His skills of carpentry were a craft...

Edgar Wooten, Jr.

Edgar Wooten, Jr.

Feb 21, 2014

Edgar Will "Eddie" Wooten, Jr., 71, of Clarksville, Indiana passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014. Eddie was born on November 2, 1942 to the late Edgar Wooten Sr. & Jena (Middleton) Janes. He worked as a long-distance truck driver his whole life and enjoyed traveling all over the United States. Eddie loved his family and enjoyed spending time with...

Rebekah Powell Stover

Rebekah Powell Stover

Feb 21, 2014

Rebekah Powell Stover age 92 was called home on February 21, 2014 at Episcopal Church Home. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Lee Stover. She enjoyed gardening and volunteering at Episcopal Church Home. Rebekah was a fifty year member of P.E.O. and served on the womens board at the Episcopal Church Home. She worked for the Episcopal...

Robert Pitts Sr.

Robert Pitts Sr.

Feb 20, 2014

Robert Pitts Sr., 64, of Louisville, KY passed away on February 20, 2014. Robert worked at GE for 17 years. He attended Baptized Pentecostal Church of Holiness.Robert was born on May 24, 1949, in Louisville to the late Eugene and Barbara Pitts. He married Charlene Pitts in 1974 in Louisville. Robert is survived by his daughter, Lisa Purham; son, Woodrow...

Betty Wheeler

Betty Wheeler

Feb 20, 2014

Betty Wheeler, 68, of Louisville, KY passed away on February 20, 2014. Betty was a loving wife, mother, aunt, and sister. She loved to cook and was a dedicated homemaker and hard worker. Betty was a long time employee of Armor Elevator, and also worked at Marley Company and Graphic Packaging.Betty was born on March 5, 1945, in Louisville to...

Thomas G. Henriksen

Thomas G. Henriksen

Feb 20, 2014

Thomas G. Henriksen age 58 went to be with his Heavenly Father on February 20, 2014. He retired from Kentucky School For The Blind after 30 years. Thomas enjoyed studying the word of God and he never missed a oportunity to share the word of God with anyone.He is survived by his wife Morra, his mother Ruth Henriksen, step daughter...

Carol L. Hurt

Carol L. Hurt

Feb 19, 2014

Carol Lois Hurt, age 75 of Louisville, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and retired from Norton Audubon Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Thelma Harshfield Hurt and her sister, Gloria Jean Maher.Carol is survived by her sisters, Mary Jane McKechnie (James), Charlotte Buckman...

Herman Edward Potter

Herman Edward Potter

Feb 19, 2014

Potter, Herman Edward 87, passed away surrounded by family on February 19, 2014. He was born in Louisville to the late George and Georgia Potter and was their last surviving child. Herman was a Navy veteran, went to the Speed School and was retired from Naval Ordnance Station.Herman loved walking on the beach, golfing, country music and growing tomatoes to...

Martha Lee Southers

Martha Lee Southers

Feb 18, 2014

Martha Lee Southers was born February 18, 1954 in Burkesville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Haskell Craft and Willie Mae Craft-Stone.Martha attended Adair County High School in Adair County, Kentucky. In 1984, she became a licensed cosmetologist in the state of Ohio, where she resided for more than 20 years. Martha had a knack for fashion and beauty, and...

Edgar Burroughs

Edgar Burroughs

Feb 17, 2014

Edgar Ross Burroughs went to his heavenly home on Feb.17th.Edgar was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Burroughs Woods, son, George Phillip Burroughs, granddaughter, Amanda Michelle Woods, sister, Betty Wright, brothers Virgil Burroughs and Stanley Burroughs and his parents Claude and Aline Burroughs.Edgar was an active member of Okolona Christian Church and former member of Highview Church of Christ...

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