Obituaries
Heather Lynn Mcnelly (Milby)
Jul 8, 2014
Heather Lynn McNelly (Milby), age 35 of Louisville, left this world on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. She loved music and loved being a DJ, where she was formerly employed by Kemp/Kamp Entertainment. She won awards for her DJ skills. She is preceded in death by her granny, Lottie Milby.Heather is survived by her loving mother, Linda Vibert (Ronnie); father, Alvin...
Dorothy Mae Locke
Jul 8, 2014
Dorothy Mae "Dottie" Locke, 77, passed away on July 8, 2014. She was a genuine person who loved her grandchildren deeply, enjoyed gardening, working outdoors and loved to play BINGO.She is preceded in death by her mother, Sallie Calloway and daughter, Deana Locke.She is survived by children, Richard, Keith, Wayne, Glynis and Kimberly Locke and a host of grandchildren and...
Edwin H. Rodriguez, Jr.
Jul 8, 2014
Edwin H. Rodriguez, Jr., age 53 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Originally from Michigan, he considered Kentucky his home. He was an expert craftsman, loved the outdoors and nature and always believed in helping his friends and neighbors. He was a kind hearted person who was loved by all who met him, especially his family and those...
Coy Eugene Ritter
Jul 8, 2014
Coy Eugene Ritter, 85, of Louisville, Ky passed away on July 8, 2014. He was an employee of Dupont for 22 years and retired from Ford with 22 years of service. Coy was a member of Servant Valley Baptist Church in Cave City, Ky. Coy was born on October 28, 1928, in Mammouth Cave, Ky to the late Thomas Frank...
Kasey M. Kays
Jul 7, 2014
Kasey M. Kays, age 22 of Louisville, passed away Monday, July 7, 2014. He graduated from Trinity High School and attended University of Louisville and Jefferson Community College. He attended St. Bernard Catholic Church and was recently baptized at Northeast Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his his step-father, Chuck Ackhoff, grandparents, Jewell and Richard Kays, uncle Kim...
Joan Gale (Ellis) Mann
Jul 7, 2014
Joan Mann, 82, passed away on July 7, 2014. She was very active in the Presbyterian Church in Mt. Vernon, IL, held offices in the Republican Women's Club and Business Professional Women's Association. She enjoyed cooking, camping and the company of her beloved cats. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Edward Mann; daughters, Lori Ann Mann, Susan...
Rondal Byrd
Jul 7, 2014
Rondal Paul Byrd, 72, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on July 7, 2014. Rondal was born on March 31, 1942 in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late George Clyde Byrd and Elizabeth (Coomer) Byrd Measles. Rondal is also preceded in death by his former wife, Sonja Byrd; siblings, Carlus Wayne Byrd, Barbara Lindsey, and Carol Harvey. He is survived by...
Joyce Heath
Jul 7, 2014
Joyce Heath, 67, of Louisville, KY passed away on July 7, 2014.Joyce was born on November 25, 1946, in Louisville to the late Ernest Neichter and Ruth (Clore) Wohlbold. Joyce is survived by her husband of 46 years, Walter Heath; daughter, Donna Palmer (Craig); son, Glen Lee Heath (Devona); granddaughter, Kindra Heath; great-granddaughter, Katie Heath; sister, Lyndia Morrison-Hedrick (Mike); brothers,...
Jerry Tuell
Jul 7, 2014
Jerry Thomas Tuell, 72, of Elizabeth, Indiana died at his home on July 7, 2014. Jerry was born January 29, 1942 in Harrison County, Indiana to the late Bernard W. & Hazel G. (Johnson) Tuell. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 AM Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Evans Landing Church (Evans Knobs Road SE, Elizabeth, IN 47117) with a...
Sally Jean Williams
Jul 6, 2014
Sally Jean "Brown Sugar" Williams, 64, passed away on July 6, 2014, at Jewish Hospital after a short illness. She was born on August 25, 1949 in Louisville, KY to the late Vernon and Ella Williams. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Sally is survived by her fiancee of 33 years, Nelson Willis, Jr.; children, Karen Williams Huff(Jeffrey)...
Woodrow Ramey, Jr.
Jul 6, 2014
Woodrow W. "Bill" Ramey, Jr., 75, of Jeffersonville, IN, went to be with his God on Sunday, July 6, 2014 after a valiant 6 month battle with pancreatitis. He retired from Horseshoe Southern Indiana after spending decades in the automobile business. Bill was an avid golfer and also enjoyed bowling. He was born on May 16, 1939 in Galax, VA...
Gary Wesley Hurst
Jul 6, 2014
Gary Wesley Hurst, Jr. 51, of Louisville, KY passed away on July 6, 2014. Gary was a proud Army veteran, serving his country in the Persian Gulf.Gary was born on December 10, 1962, in York, Pennsylvania to the late Gary and Betty (Harrison) Hurst. He is survived by his step-father, John Wheeler.Cremation was chosen following Gary's wishes. No services are...
Joseph Ray Ayers
Jul 6, 2014
Joseph Ray "Joe" Ayers, 65, passed away on July 6, 2014. Joe was a car enthusiast. He was a graduate of Pleasure Ridge Park class of 1967. He is preceded in death by his father, George Ayers.He is survived by his mother, Maxine Ayers; son, Geordie Ayers and half-sister, Brenda Wilson.Visitation for Joe will be Saturday, July 12, 2014 from...
Delsie Judd
Jul 5, 2014
Delsie "Irene" Judd, 81, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014. She was born on September 8, 1932. Irene was a loving spouse, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by parents Otis and Nettie Price Judd, a grandson Caleb Matthew Bright, and brothers, Opal and Amos Judd.Irene is survived by her companion of over 42 years, Kenneth Gerald...
Jeffrey John Higgins
Jul 5, 2014
Jeffrey John "Jeff" Higgins, 48, passed away on July 5, 2014. He was greatly loved by all. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Wesley Higgins and grandmother, Mildred LaHue.He is survived by his parents, John and Carol Higgins; sister, Jill Higgins; brother, Wes (Carla) Higgins; grandfather, John (Lillian) LaHue; grandmother, Myrtle Higgins, nephews, Wesley, Nathan and John Higgins...
Billy Skaggs
Jul 5, 2014
Billy Vernon Skaggs, 65, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014. He retired from Phillip Morris as a machinist after 33 years of service. Billy was a member of Charlestown Road Church of Christ. He enjoyed woodworking and making ink pens.Billy was born on February 5, 1949 in Smiths Grove, Kentucky to Lorine (Howard) Watt, and the late Vernon Exton Skaggs....
Daniel Dervin Brackens
Jul 4, 2014
Daniel D. Brackens, 57, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on July 4, 2014. An avid fisherman, his family and friends reaped the benefits of his talents as a musician, poet, and chef. Most importantly, he treasured time spent with his family.Daniel was born on February 27, 1957 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, to Odell Brackens, Sr., and the late Anna...
James Alvin White Sr.
Jul 4, 2014
James Alvin White Sr, "Jim", 78, made his way "HOME" peacefully in his sleep on July 4, 2014 to be with the Lord. While his passion was being Pastor of Full Gospel Christian Center in Bardstown, KY , Jim was a retired truck driver with the Local 89, he retired from Law Enforcement in Spencer County, and was an Auctioneer...
Dale Eugene Keene
Jul 4, 2014
Dale Eugene Keene, age 35, was called home to his Heavenly father on July 4, 2014. He enjoyed the time spent with his family more than anything in his life. He also took much pleasure in fishing, boating, cooking, hunting, singing and being outdoors. Dale never met a stranger and was loved by all.Dale is survived by his two children;...
Patrick Stephen Age
Jul 4, 2014
Patrick Stephen Age 67, was called home to his Heavenly Father on July 4, 2014.He enjoyed woodworking, golfing, and Kentucky Wildcats. Patrick bravely served his country in The United States Army.He is survived by his two children, daughter Shannon Age and son Patrick Age Jr., mother Jane Age, sister, Diane Poole. He was preceded in death by his father Irvin...
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