Obituaries
Eva Deleon Ruiz
May 22, 2014
Eva DeLeon Ruiz age 89, went to be with her Lord on May 22, 2014 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed caring for and raising her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Eva was an active member of The Grace Fellowship Church and International Friendship.She was preceded in death by...
Margaret Louise Smith
May 21, 2014
Margaret Louise "Jackie" Smith passed away on May 21, 2014. Jackie's favorite pasttimes were taking car rides, painting, listening to all music and especially spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Sarah Johnson; son, Stanley Babbage and sisters, Virginia Altes and Ruth Bean.She is survived by her husband of 45 years, James...
Douglas Peircemorton Semple
May 20, 2014
Mrs. Douglas Peirce Morton Semple died Tuesday at Jefferson Manor, following a stroke. She was 91. A lifelong Louisvillian and descendant of the Speed family, Douglas was born on Derby Day, May 19, 1923, the youngest of four children of Edward Davis Morton and Austine Barton Morton (Eddie, Sue, and Henrietta), all now deceased. She graduated from Collegiate and The...
Billy Ray Gribbins
May 20, 2014
Billy Ray Gribbins, 66, passed away on May 20, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Lorene Gribbins; wife, Donna Gribbins; son, Johnnie Gribbins; brother, Roy Gribbins and sisters, Mary (Paul) Payton and Barbara.He is survived by his daughters, Patricia Thomas and Christina Gribbins; grandchildren, Amanda (Jonathan) Thomas, Jessica (Cleo) Brown, Johne Gribbins and James Gribbins;...
Bertha Lou Gilpin-Anderson
May 19, 2014
Bertha Lou Gilpin Anderson ,74, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on May 19, 2014. Bertha was born on June 6, 1939 in Campbellsville, Kentucky to the late William & Mary (Barnes) Gilpin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Carl Anderson and sister, Florence Ellen Gilpin-Newton.Bertha is survived by her daughter, Mary Anderson-Hardy (Clint); grandchildren, Pamela Mae...
Martha A. Shepard (Eubank)
May 19, 2014
Martha A. Shephard,71, of Louisville, Ky passed away on May 19, 2014. She was a member of Green Street Baptist Church. Martha was born in Louisville, Ky on June 2, 1942, to the late Benjamin F. & Alice Eubank. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Marion Parker, and one sister, Alice R. Eubank. Martha is survived by...
John Vincent Lasita
May 19, 2014
John Vincent Lasita (Johnny) age 61 was called home on May 19, 2014 at Jewish Hospital with his loving family by his side. Johnny served in The United States Army and enjoyed playing Golf, Golf and more Golf. Johnny started his career as a Master Carpenter and finished working 20 years for Federated Dept Stores traveling the United States as...
Isaac Dix Winston
May 18, 2014
Isaac Dix Winston, Jr., age 88 passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014. He was a Navy Veteran. Services are private.To leave a special message for the family, use the "Share Memories" button above.
Susan Hitt Wemes
May 17, 2014
Susan Hitt Wemes, 55, passed away on May 17 in Louisville. She is survived by her children, Eric (Meagan), Sharyn Wemes Meuth (Mason), Tim, Matthew, and Patrick (Kelly) Wemes and their daughter, Isabella, her step sons, David and Micah Wemes and her parents, J. B. and Elaine Hitt. She also leaves her loving companion and caretaker, James S. Darnell, her...
Donald J. Pollard, Sr.
May 17, 2014
Donald J. Pollard, Sr., 79, of Elizabeth, Indiana passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014. He was born on March 30, 1935 in Louisville to the late Henry and Nellie (Meredith) Pollard. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 63 years, Dolores C. (Welch) Pollard; and 2 grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Donald Pollard, Jr.,...
Helen Smith
May 16, 2014
Helen Smith, 87, departed this life on Friday, May 16, 2014. She was born in Mt. Erie, IL to the late Charles W. and Annetta Troyer. As a young bride she came to Louisville in October of 1947. She was a wonderful, loving mother and grandmother.She was a life-long member and faithful servant of Gospel Kingdom Church. Serving God's people...
Kathy Jo Martin-Mobley
May 16, 2014
Kathy Jo Martin-Mobley, 56, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014. She loved spending time with her family, being a housewife and a mother and especially loving her miniature yorkie, Bailey. Kathy's faith for God could be felt by all that was around her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Randall and Mary Kay Martin.She is survived by...
Charles Willett
May 16, 2014
Charles "Mike" Willett, age 63 of LaGrange, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014. He was an Army and Air Force/Air National Guard Veteran. He retired from General Electric. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Marsha; children, Chris Willett (Kerry) and AJ Willett (Brittany); grandchildren, Aubrey, Rileyann, Lexie, and a little one on the way; brother, Jim...
Mary Kathleensavagerussell Barko
May 15, 2014
Mary Kathleen Savage Russell BarkoMary Kay was welcomed home by our Heavenly Father on Friday, May 16, 2014.Mary Kathleen Savage was born on October 16, 1918 in Detroit to Mary (Mae) Brown Savage and John Michael Savage. A few years later the family was blessed with the birth of another daughter Cecilia Delores. The family spent time in Detroit and...
Ann Garner
May 15, 2014
A long-time member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Ann was the epitome of volunteerism for her children's many activities. Supporting her husband's career in many ways over the years, she leaves a legacy of loyalty and generosity to her family, friends, and neighbors. Ann was born March 8, 1958 in Biloxi, Mississippi to the late Fred P. and Cecilia S....
Ardis Ruth Wickens
May 14, 2014
Ardis Ruth Wickens, age 74 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She was active in working with the homeless and was a good friend to many. Ardis was a member of Church of the Epiphany. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jon; and her parents, Clarence and Ruth Hawks Branche. Ardis is survived by her children,...
Veachel Underwood
May 14, 2014
Veachel R. (Wilkerson) Underwood, 80, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Pekin. Veachel was born on May 23, 1933 in Taylor County, Kentucky to the late Willie C. and Ada M. (Lemons) Wilkerson. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Burton "Burt" Underwood; sister,...
Virginia Clayferguson Davis
May 14, 2014
Virginia Clay Ferguson Davis passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She was born March 29, 1912 in Island, KY to William Clayton and Ethel Mae (Stewart) Ferguson of McLean and Muhlenberg counties. She had been a resident of Calhoun, KY for over 66 years until August of 2005.She is survived by daughter Beverly Hicklin and son Samuel L. Davis (Shirley);...
Mildred J. Walker
May 14, 2014
Mildred Jones Walker, 89 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She was born September 17, 1924 in Louisville.She will be laid to rest at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park in Tampa, Florida at 1pm Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.
Rodney B."Mace" Creech
May 13, 2014
Rodney B. "Mace" Creech, 60, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. He retired from the United States Army after 25 years of dedicated service. Mace was an avid reader and could easily be described as friendly and outgoing.Mace was born on December 6, 1953 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Coleman and Goldie L. (Harris) Goldman....
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