Obituaries
Alma Becht
Jul 16, 2014
Alma Jean Becht, 88, of Greenville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Alma enjoyed bowling, bunco, and playing cards. Alma also loved to watch golf. Alma was born in New Albany, Indiana on October 26, 1925 to the late Albert E. and Edna (Mayfield) Moore. Alma is also preceded in death by her husband, Louis Becht; grandson, Charles...
Virginia Lucille(Walker) Dolan
Jul 15, 2014
Virginia L. "Ginny Lou" (Walker) Dolan, 89, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away Tuesday evening, July 15, 2014. She retired from Monroe Shine and was a long-time active member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Albany. Virginia enjoyed vacationing, painting, and playing both golf and cards. She was an amazing mother and grandmother that never missed a family event...
Joshua Thomas Bradford
Jul 15, 2014
"Bradford", Joshua Thomas,29, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 15, 2014. Joshua was born on August 7, 1984, in Louisville, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his memaw, Beverly Clem; granny, Ozell Bradford; his grandpa, T.A. Bradford; cousin, Shawn Bradford; and two uncles, Rick & Max Bradford.Joshua is survived by his loving parents, Lisa & Glen Bradford; sister,...
Gary Wayne Rice
Jul 15, 2014
Gary Rice, 61, of Louisville, KY passed away on July 15, 2014. He worked for Frito-Lay, Multi-Packaging Solutions and was a member of Little Flock Baptist Church.Gary was born on August 13, 1952, in Bardstown, KY to Wayne and Evelyn (Hilton) Rice. His father preceded him in death.Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Ronda (Warren) Rice; mother, Evelyn Rice;...
Matthew Collier
Jul 14, 2014
Matthew Briston Collier, 37, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2014. He was a Senior Technical Recruiter for Pomeroy, Matt enjoyed; classic car restoration, traveling, the great outdoors, and the beach. Matt also was an avid San Diego Chargers fan. Matt had a kind heart and touched a lot of people. Matt was a loyal friend and...
Herbert Bailey
Jul 13, 2014
Herbert "Buck" Bailey, 74, of Louisville, KY passed away on July 13, 2014. He was a security officer with Jefferson Special Police. Buck was an avid UT Vols fan. He also liked watching John Wayne movies and listening to Elvis.Buck was born on August 17, 1939, in La Follette, TN to the late Esker and Ilenia (Guy) Bailey. He was...
John Steven Riley
Jul 13, 2014
Riley, John Steven, 68, of McDaniels, KY passed away on July 13, 2014.He is a retired Louisville Police Officer, and he proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. John was born on June 9, 1946, in Louisville to the late Charles and Mildred (Stettler) Riley. He was also preceded in death by his brother, David Riley.He is survived by his...
Theresa Porter Petty
Jul 13, 2014
Theresa "Reese" Porter Petty, age 54, passed away on July 13, 2014, at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville. Theresa was born to parents, William H & Elizabeth Porter and raised in the Westside of Louisville amongst seven brothers and sisters. As a youth Theresa attended Shawnee and Central High School, later gaining her credentials as a certified nursing assistant.Theresa regarded...
Ursula Bell
Jul 13, 2014
Juanita Bell, 88, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Glenridge Nursing Home. She was born on October 28, 1925 to the late Charles C. and Maude Nall. She was a homemaker and was very active in Buechel Park Baptist Church for 50 plus years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all. Juanita retired as...
Franklin Randolph Florence
Jul 13, 2014
Florence, Franklin Randolph "Frank" was born in Louisville on November 3, 1934. He passed away from this life to his next, peacefully early Sunday morning July 13, 2014.Frank was preceded in death by his beloved wife and childhood sweetheart of 60 years, Dodie in April of this year. His children, Brent and Teresa Florence, Lisa and Mike Bloom, Sharon Florence,...
John David Warner
Jul 11, 2014
John David Warner, 58, passed away on July 11, 2014. He retired as a mechanic from Joe's Auto Parts. Some of John's interests were: auto racing and working on racecars, walking the river bank collecting arrowheads, snow skiing, and fishing. He was a passionate Louisville Cardinals fan. Most important to him was his family and especially his grandchildren. He is...
Novy Frederick Stroud
Jul 11, 2014
Novy Frederick Stroud, 75, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014. He was a retired truck driver, enjoyed going camping as well as fishing. Fred enjoyed life to the fullest, loved to square-dance and karaoke. He was born on May 21, 1939 in English, Indiana to the late Charles W. and Vernida (Gilliett) Stroud. Along with his...
John Alton Mitchell, Sr.
Jul 10, 2014
John Alton Mitchell, Sr., 80, passed away on July 10, 2014. He was a long time member of Parkwood Methodist Church and he worked at Reynolds Metals for over 43 years. He enjoyed traveling and family time. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Nanny Mitchell; brothers, Willis Green, Charles Thomas and James Lynwood Mitchell.He is survived...
Sarah J. Mcclellan
Jul 10, 2014
Sarah J. McClellan, 74, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2014 after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family and her dog "Rusty". Sarah was born in Louisville, KY on May 24, 1940 to the late William and Stella Schickinger. She is also preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. Sarah leaves behind her...
Everett Scheer Jr.
Jul 10, 2014
Everett Norman Scheer, Jr., 68, of Louisville, KY passed away July 10, 2014 with his loving family surrounding him after a three-year battle with prostate cancer. Ev was born September 14, 1945 in St. Joseph, MI, to the late Everett and Lucille (Metzger) Scheer. He graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School in 1963 and the University of Notre Dame...
Thomas B. Cook, Jr.
Jul 10, 2014
Thomas B. Cook, Jr., age 77 of Louisville, passed away Thursday. July 10, 2014. He was an Army Veteran, a graduate of WKU with a bachelor's degree and a member of John Knox Presbyterian Church. He retired from Burt R. Huncilman Company. He also worked many years at Kentucky Machinery, Inc. He was a member of the Kentucky Rifle Association...
Thad Johnson
Jul 10, 2014
Thad Johnson, 46, of Louisville, passed away on July 10, 2014. Thad graduated from Moore High School in 1986 and was employed by Novitex for many years. He enjoyed music, hiking, camping, and spending time at the beach.Thad was born on May 19, 1968, in Louisville to Bob and Jon Johnson. He is survived by his parents; sister, Laura Nicklies...
Ian Walter Mckenzie
Jul 9, 2014
Ian Walter McKenzie, 57, loving husband, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, formerly of Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. He was a graduate of Franklin Pierce College, an avid fisherman, and a long-time employee of Samtec in New Albany where he conducted worldwide sales. Ian was born on April 7, 1957 in Providence, Rhode Island to the...
Mike Nofsinger
Jul 9, 2014
Mike Nofsinger, 48, of Louisville, KY passed away on July 9, 2014. He worked for Kentucky Farm Bureau for 19 years.Mike was born on December 28, 1965, in Louisville to Jerry and Barbara Nofsinger. Mike was preceded in death by his brother, Shane Nofsinger; and sister, Nicole Jackson.In addition to his parents, Mike is survived by his brother, Jerry "Noppy"...
Joan M. Slusher
Jul 9, 2014
Joan Murphy Slusher, age 74 of Shepherdsville, KY. passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. She was formerly employed at Walmart. She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett Leon and Ruby Schooler Murphy.Joan is survived by her son, Timothy L. Slusher (Chrisy); brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Ann Murphy; sister-in-law, Mary Helen Murphy; and a host of relatives...
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