Obituaries
Hazel Chappell
Jul 20, 2014
Hazel Marie (Shepherd) Chappell passed on to her Dear Lord on July 20th with her family and friends at her side in sacred prayer at the age of 85. Ms. Chappell was born in Independence, Kansas and from age 2 resided in the glorious mountains of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee where she graduated as class president of Powell Valley High and...
Dwain Drake
Jul 20, 2014
Dwain "Bubba" Drake, 41, of La Grange, KY passed away on July 20, 2014. Bubba was a maintenance man for Pilot Gas Station. He enjoyed working on cars, deer hunting, playing Keno, and watching UofL football and basketball, but he most enjoyed picking on his daughters, haha.Bubba was born on September 22, 1972, in Louisville to Larry and Linda (Settles)...
Marilyn Sue(Binkley) Schleker
Jul 20, 2014
Marilyn Sue (Binkley) Schleker, 76, of Clarksville, Indiana, formerly of Corydon, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014. She was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant and a veteran of the United States Army. Marilyn was the definition of selfless, always thinking of others before herself. She was born on March 28, 1938 in Corydon, Indiana to the late Charles and Virginia...
Jo Ann Kruer
Jul 20, 2014
Jo Ann (McCall) Kruer, 79, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014. She enjoyed dancing, crocheting, and loved playing cards with her family & friends. Jo Ann was born on April 10, 1935 in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Ruth (Campbell) & Joe Hime. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her...
Brenda Annettemarie Diaz
Jul 20, 2014
Brenda Annette Marie Diaz, 55, passed away on July 20, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Patricia Bartelt; brothers, Stephen Bartelt, James Bartelt and William (Billy) Bartelt.She is survived by her husband, Manuel Diaz; son, James "Bo" Lay; daughters, Gina Lay and Raven Lay; several grandchildren; brother, Roy Edward "Butch" Bartelt, Jr.; sisters, Margaret "Peggy"...
Jack Branstutter
Jul 19, 2014
Jack Kenneth Branstutter, 75, of North Vernon, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014. Jack was a United States Army veteran, and retired from Print Pack in Greensburg, Indiana after 25 years of service. Jack was a member of North Vernon Church of God, he loved camping, and spending time with his grandchildren. Jack was born on August 28,...
Ann Melcher
Jul 19, 2014
Nancy Ann Melcher, 80, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ed Melcher; brother, Charles Harrison and grandson, Jason Bruce.She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Bruce; son Joey Melcher; 4 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and sister, Betty (Rodney) Bowen of Ekron, KYVisitation for Ann will be Wednesday, July 23, 2014, from 3pm-8pm...
Gary Lee Ableidinger
Jul 19, 2014
Gary Lee Ableidinger, 66, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014. He was a jack of all trades that enjoyed boating, gardening, tending to his flowers and his favorite banana trees. Gary was a United States Army veteran, loved Nascar and was an avid UK basketball fan. Gary was born on September 30, 1947 in Durand, Wisconsin...
Margaret Jane Bistarkey
Jul 19, 2014
Margaret Jane Bistarkey, 61, of Louisville, KY passed away July 19, 2014. Margaret was born on January 19, 1953 in Louisville to Charles and Mary (Pilkerton) Dillander. She enjoyed spending time at the lake, fishing, camping, playing pool, and Bingo. Margaret was preceded in death by her father, Charles W. Dillander Sr.; brothers, Charles W. Dillander Jr. (Rebecca) and Jerry...
Shirley Blankenship
Jul 19, 2014
Shirley Blankenship, 76, passed away on July 19, 2014. She was very family oriented person who loved to garden, going to the lake and spending time with her friends and most of all her family. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, provider, caring and genuine person. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ell and Martha Rasnick, brother,...
Ronald Lee Willman
Jul 19, 2014
Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Willman, 73, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014. He was born on April 26, 1941 to the late William C. and Emma (Childers) Willman. He was retired from Kurfees Paint Company as a machine operator. He was a volunteer at Actors Theatre and served our country in Vietnam. Survivors include his loving and...
Dolores Jean Mcclamroch
Jul 19, 2014
Dolores Jean (Ohge) McClamroch, 86, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on July 19, 2014 at Magnolia Springs East in Louisville.Dee was born on February 25, 1928 to the late Harry Ohge and Gayle (Griffith) Ohge in Rockford, IL. She graduated from Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis in 1945 and attended Butler University. She married her beloved husband James...
Nannine Ormsby Sakal
Jul 18, 2014
Nannine Helen Ormsby Herr Sakal, age 70, passed on July 18, 2014 concluding her battle with pancreatic cancer. She was both a colon and breast cancer survivor. A direct descendant of the Herr-Ormsby families of Louisville, she was born August 17, 1943, the daughter of Robert W. Jr. & Lida G. Herr.She served her country as a Navy reservist for...
Rosa Faye Hamilton
Jul 18, 2014
Rosa Faye Hamilton, 67, passed away on July 18, 2014. She loved to play BINGO and read her Bible. The apple of her eye was her daughter, Marianne.Rosa is preceded in death by her parents, James and Alvildia Bishop; husband, Henry Hamilton and a brother, James Bishop, Jr.She is survived by her daughter, Marianne (Phillip) Winchell; brother, Dan (Sharon) Bishop;...
Rosetta Elizabeth Melton
Jul 18, 2014
Rosetta Elizabeth Melton, age 83 of Louisville, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014. She graduated from Munfordville High School and college at Texas Christian University. She was past president of American Business Women's Association, Fern Creek Women's Club, and Kentuckiana Real Estate Investor's Association. She was a former Deacon of Lakeside Baptist Church, former Worthy Matron of the Order of...
Joseph Doyle Cecil
Jul 18, 2014
Joseph Doyle Cecil age 91, was called home to his Heavenly Father on July 18, 2014. He was one of thirteen children from Holy Cross, Kentucky and worked for U.S. Army Airforce at Curtis Wright, 25 years at Naval Ordnance Station, Machinist Union President, AFL-CIO Counselor and President of Union Labor Housing. Joseph enjoyed spending time with the love of...
Joseph Kendall
Jul 17, 2014
Joseph Kendall, age 87 of Louisville, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2014. He was a WWII Army Veteran and an avid golfer. He was the manager of the Metropolitan Amateur Baseball Association (MABA), and coached the St. Matthews Merchants. Joe was a retired meat cutter with Thomas Meat Company with over 40 years of service. He was a member...
Sherry Everly
Jul 17, 2014
Sherry Milburn Everly, age 65 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014. She was a loving wife and mother. She was a graduate of Eastern High School and Spencerian College. She was formerly employed as a secretary for the safety director at Kings Island. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Evelyn Milburn and a sister,...
Gerald Louis Sanders
Jul 16, 2014
Jerry Sanders, age 72, was called home on July 16, 2014 at the Episcopal Church Home. He enjoyed playing tennis, running, sailing and was an avid history buff, especially WWII aircraft. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and grandson; Keefe Sanders. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy of eighteen years; three daughters, Kathy Williams (Duane), Deborah...
Thomas Mccarthy
Jul 16, 2014
Thomas J. "Mac" McCarthy, Jr., 69, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. He was born on October 29, 1944 to the late Thomas James McCarthy Sr., and Magdalin (Foushee) McCarthy. He was the owner of McCarthy's Auto Repair for 40 plus years and was one of the first members of the Obsolete Iron Car Club. Along with his parents,...
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