Obituaries
Martha T. Dodd
Jan 2, 2015
Martha Tolbert Dodd, 89, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on January 2, 2015. Martha was born on July 24, 1925 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Samuel and Eleanor Russell. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Jane Russell.Martha is survived by her daughters, Sandra Gulick and Joan Emrah.Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of...
Roy Conley Riddle, Jr.
Jan 2, 2015
Roy Conley Riddle, Jr., 72, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana was called home on Friday, January 2, 2015. He retired from General Electric in 2004 after 38 years of faithful service. Roy is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Lillian Riddle; children, Robin Meyer (Duke), Roy Riddle III (Pam), John Riddle (Shannon), Charles Riddle (Sandy), Christopher Riddle (Bonnie), Bill...
Shiela Walters
Jan 1, 2015
WALTERS, SHIELA MAE SHOUSE, 51, of Louisville, was born on March 6, 1963 and returned to her Heavenly Father on January 1, 2015.Shiela was a native of Louisville and the daughter of Joann and the late Jimmy Shouse. She was also preceded in death by her husband Donnie Walters and her brother Eric Shouse.Shiela is survived by her mother Joann...
Ruby Lee(Ashley) Hubler
Jan 1, 2015
Ruby Lee (Ashley) Hubler, 87, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015. She retired from Green Valley Nursing Home and worked at the McDonald's on State Street during her retirement years. Ruby was a member of Hour of Power Church in New Albany. She was born on May 24, 1927 in West Liberty, Kentucky to the...
Erma Jean Gardner
Jan 1, 2015
Erma Jean Gardner, age 86 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015. She was a member of the Poplar Level Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cyril Theasu Gardner; parents, Monte and Mamie Green Dixon; children, Phillip Edwin Gardner, Cyril Marty Gardner and Rodger Dale Gardner.Mrs. Gardner is survived by her children, Tom Gardner...
Dolly B Landwerth
Jan 1, 2015
Dolly Laurel "Dottie" Landwerth, age 83 of Pewee Valley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2015. Born in Hardin, Ky., she resided in PeWee Valley for 51 years. She was retired from Enro Shirt Factory where she worked for 37 years. She was a lifelong lover of children and cats. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and...
Jimmy Dean"Sammy" Grace
Dec 31, 2014
Jimmy Dean "Sammy" Grace, 75, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on December 31, 2014. In his younger years he enjoyed both boxing and traveling across the United States. Sammy was a truck driver for many years and also became a chef. He could easily be described as a jack of all traits. He was born on December 15, 1939 in...
Amy Lea Crabtree
Dec 31, 2014
Amy Lea Crabtree, 44, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 31, 2014. Amy was born on February 25, 1970, Louisville, Kentucky to Charles and the late V. Marie (Garrett) Crabtree. She was also preceded in death by her niece, Madalyn Hope Yates.With her father Charles, Amy is survived by her brothers, Mark (Mary Pat) Crabtree, Jon Charles Crabtree, David...
Susan Payne Jackson
Dec 31, 2014
Susan Payne Jackson, age 55 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014. She graduated from Eastern High School and attended both Georgetown University and Kentucky Wesleyan College, having received her Masters Degree. She was employed by Anderson Merchandisers. Susan was a member of Fern Creek Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Betty Payne...
Oquilla Everett
Dec 30, 2014
Oquilla Shanett Everett, 42, of Louisville passed away on December 30, 2014. Oquilla was a member of God's Will Christian Fellowship where she sang in the choir.She was born on February 17, 1972, the daughter of Gregory Brown and Charlotte Elliott. Her mother preceded her in death.Oquilla is survived by her husband of 20 years, Antoine Everett, Sr.; father, Gregory...
Gerald Lee Newton Sr.
Dec 28, 2014
Gerald Newton, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 28, 2014. He retired from The Courier Journal after 38 years, was a member of Southeast Christian Church since 1999 and was a U.S. Army VeteranGerald is survived by his wife of 40 years, Susie (Knopp) Newton; sons; Gerald Lee (Leah) Newton, Jr., and Joseph Sinclair (Virginia) Newton, granddaughter, Victoria...
Verdus Arnold White
Dec 27, 2014
Verdus Arnold White, 95, of Salem, Indiana was called home on Saturday, December 27, 2014. Verdus was born on February 7, 1919 in Corbin, Kentucky to Frank and Rebecca White. He had lived at Providence Nursing Home for the past year. Verdus was a Army Veteran and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.In addition to his parents, Verdus was...
Mary Sellmer
Dec 27, 2014
Mary Elizabeth "Bette" (Troxel) Sellmer, 77, of Clarksville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014.Bette was born in Jeffersonville, Indiana on July 14, 1937 to the late James E. Troxel & Mary Alice (Holland) Thornton. She was a life-member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Senator #61305, a past State Chaplain of the Indiana Volunteer Fireman's Association Auxiliary, and...
James Didelot
Dec 26, 2014
James Edward "Jim" Didelot, 82, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014. A veteran of the U. S. Coast Guard, Jim was an Engineering Graduate of Kansas State University, a member of the Knights of Columbus – Manhattan, Kansas Council and St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church in Floyds Knobs. Jim was born on December...
Leland Kenneth Pendleton
Dec 26, 2014
Leland Kenneth "Poppy" Pendleton, age 87 of Louisville, passed away Friday, December 26, 2014. He was a proud graduate of Manual High School and a WWII Navy Veteran. While in the service, he played for the undefeated South Pacific Baseball Champions. He also volunteered and took park in the atomic bomb testing in the Bikini Atols. He was a dedicated...
James Lee Armstrong
Dec 26, 2014
James Lee Armstrong passed away Friday, December 26, 2014 surrounded by his family and friends. James was a man who cared deeply for his family. He also greatly enjoyed fishing, antique furniture, cars, and Kentucky Basketball. His care was overseen by his daughter in-law Kathy Lynn Armstrong and her son Joshua, who both saw to his every need. He is...
Elsie Helena Hudspeth
Dec 26, 2014
Hudspeth, Elsie Helena,88, of Louisville, KY passed away with her family by her side on December 26, 2014. She was a member of Open Door Baptist Church.She was born on August 23, 1926, in Louisville, KY to the late William & Melvina Hart. She was also preceded in death by her son's, Randall Jeffries, Carl Jeffries, Ray Bratcher, Rodney Bratcher;...
Rachel Elisa Blanton
Dec 25, 2014
Rachel Elisa Blanton, 40, passed away on December 25, 2014. She was a talented musician who taught at Sacred Heart Academy where she taught for 15 years and recently developed the program at Montessori School of Louisville. She was instrumental in the formation of Abbey Road on the River. Louisville's music community has been forever touched and will deeply miss...
Mary "Christine" Parido
Dec 25, 2014
Mary "Christine" Parido, 64, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014. She was born on May 17, 1950 in Jeffersonville to the late Robert and Mary Parido. She is survived by her children, Mark Jeffries, Krista Riley (Bill), Irvin Wilson, Mary Chris Grinestaff (Robbie); siblings, Roberta Massik (Larry), Robert Parido, Ron Parido; grandchildren, Haylie, Justin, Kash, Blade,...
Norma Smith
Dec 25, 2014
Norma J. Smith, age 75 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Middletown Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry; and her parents, Ambrose and Margaret Reidinger Rohleder; and several brothers and sisters. Norma is survived her loving sons, Scott (Gale), Keith...
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