Obituaries
Richard Ballard
Jun 27, 2014
Richard Dennis Ballard, age 66 of Louisville, passed away June 27, 2014. He was a Past Master Mason and a member of Buechel Lodge #896. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard G. and Mary Louise Smith Ballard.Mr. Ballard is survived by his brother, Steven Ballard (Cheryl); nieces, Jennifer Puckett and Krista Ballard; aunt, Monna Jean Holt (Jay);...
Linda Susan(Kalor) Faulkner
Jun 26, 2014
Linda Susan (Kalor) Faulkner age 61 was called home on June 26, 2014. She loved her Lord and caring for others.She is survived by her four children; Randy(Chris)Grabau, Tanya(Scott)Loso, Josh(Kari Mae)Faulkner and Amanda(Quinton)Wilson.
Linda Bell
Jun 26, 2014
Linda Bell, 62, of Louisville, KY passed away on June 26, 2014. Linda was an Honorary Kentucky Colonel, PTA President for many years, and served as the 15th District Safety Chairman for the PTA. She was also an athletic booster for Valley High School. Linda was an advocate for children with special needs throughout her career. Linda was born on...
Douglas Guy Wilkerson
Jun 25, 2014
Douglas Guy Wilkerson, age 24 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014. He was a talented and gifted musician. He attended UofL and worked for Café LuLu and also was an aspiring chef. He always made everybody laugh and had a smile on his face. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Buell and Leta Wilkerson; and great-grandmother,...
Kenneth Kerr
Jun 25, 2014
Kenneth "Rabbit" Kerr, 78, of Louisville, KY passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Kenny was born June 27, 1935 in Louisville to the late Andy and Della (Meredith) Kerr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son John; brothers, Lawrence and Roy and sister, Lucy Young. He enjoyed fishing and playing golf and was a...
Charles Robert Ashford
Jun 24, 2014
Charles Robert Ashford ,77, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 24, 2014. He retired from Ashford Construction Company.Charles was born on September 30, 1936, in Horse Branch, Kentucky to the late Samuel and Flora Ashford. He was also preceded in death by his lifetime companion, Darlene Hahn; one son, Donnie Ashford; two brothers, Frank and James Ashford; and one...
Hazel Adele Kraemer
Jun 24, 2014
Hazel Adele Kraemer, 90, passed away on June 24, 2014. She retired from the State Employment Office, enjoyed bird watching, going out to eat and spending time with her family. She was a member of First Lutheran Church of Louisville, Kentucky. She is survived by her son, John (Sheila) Kraemer, grandchildren, Karla (Roger) Kadlec, Scott (Brittany) Kraemer and Todd Kraemer;...
Christopher Donovan O'Bryan
Jun 23, 2014
Christopher Donovan O'Bryan, age 48 of Louisville, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014. He was a graduate of Atherton where he played football in 1983. He was also a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Business in 1991. A favorite of his hobbies was pool volleyball at the Buckler house on Thursdays. He enjoyed his Friday night tennis...
Mary Jones
Jun 23, 2014
Mary Margaret "Maggie" (McNaughton) Jones, 66, of Elizabeth, Indiana, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014 at her home. She worked for the Floyd County School System in many different capacities for 34 years. Maggie was very proud of receiving an award for Employee of the Year in 2013. Maggie was born on January 29, 1948 in New Albany, Indiana...
John Himler
Jun 23, 2014
John Charles Himler, 68, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014. He was born on March 19, 1946 in Williston, North Dakota. John was a Navy Veteran and a pilot for Hampton Airways Inc. He was preceded in death by his father, John Albert Himler, and sister, Melanie.He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kerry (Feltz) Himler; sons...
Beverly Skeeters
Jun 22, 2014
Beverly Skeeters, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 22, 2014. She was a member of Apostolic Lighthouse Pentecostal Church. Beverly was born on November 17, 1937, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Charles and Isabell (Kessinger) Diehl. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mickey Skeeters. Beverly is survived by her brother, Albert Diehl (Bonnie); one...
Douglas R. Goodwin
Jun 22, 2014
Douglas R. Goodwin, 66, of Louisville, KY passed away on June 22, 2014. Doug was born on August 6, 1947, in Louisville, KY to the late James and Dorothy (Williams) Goodwin. He proudly served his country in the Navy and his hobbies throughout his life included photography and research. He is survived by his brother, Timothy Lee Goodwin; sister, Anna...
Chasity Lynn Ruelas
Jun 21, 2014
Chasity Ruelas was called home on Saturday June 21, 2014. She was a wonderful mother, daughter, sister, cousin and niece. She is survived by her 3 children; Adrianna, Matthew and Zachary, her father Frederick T. Ruelas Sr., mother Caryolyn Branham, stepmother Beverly A. Ruelas along with 3 brothers; Frederick T. Ruelas Jr., Jason Greenwell and Dusty Greenwell and 4 sisters;...
Helen Virginia Collett
Jun 21, 2014
Helen Virginia Collett age 61, was called home on Saturday June 21, 2014. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.Helen is survived by her two daughters; Heather Brown and Deveda(Kenny)Parker, five grandchildren; James, Chase, Zach, Jaylen and Kenna along with two sisters; Joyce and Phyllis and her brother Larry.
Harold Mcdaniel
Jun 21, 2014
Harold G. McDaniel "Mac" passed away on June 21st. after battling Alzheimer's for 4 years. He was born in Louisville to the late O.J. McDaniel and Susan E. Criswell McDaniel on February 13, 1938. He loved to read and work cross-word puzzles. "Mac" served in the U.S. Army and retired from General Electric. In addition to his parents, he was...
Michael Murrell
Jun 20, 2014
Michael Ray "Turtle" Murrell, 57, of New Albany, Indiana and formerly of North Vernon, Indiana, and St. Augustine, Florida passed away on June 20, 2014. Turtle was a member of Eastside Christian Church and a former member of Lords Chapel in North Vernon. Turtle also enjoyed; leather crafting, drawing lighthouses, geocaching, fishing, gardening, inviting new friends to meet Christ, and...
Mary Elizabeth Merriman
Jun 20, 2014
Mary Elizabeth Merriman age 89 was called home on June 20, 2014. She is survived by her daughter Cindy Smith, two grand-daughters; Lori(Todd)Ackerman and Shannon Crenshaw and four great-grandchildren; Kyle, Kourtney, Shelby and Shane.Visitation will be Monday June 23, 2014 from 3-7pm at Newcomer Funeral Home 235 Juneau Drive, Louisville,KY 40243 with service to follow at 7pm.
Joan Bridget(Vlock) Barker
Jun 20, 2014
Joan Bridget (Vlock) Barker, 82, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2014 at the Episcopal Church Home in Louisville. She and her late husband were the former owners of Knit Boutique in Michigan City. Joan was a member of New Beginnings Community Church and a former member of the Potawatomi Chapter of the Audubon Society. Joan was...
Roy R. Orr
Jun 20, 2014
Roy R. Orr , 67, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 20, 2014. He was a member of Apostolic Faith Assembly Church. Roy was born on July 14, 1946, in Louisville , Kentucky to the late Frank Orr and Velma Pierce-Wilburn. He is also preceded in death by his two sons, Dennis Wayne, Roy Rogers Jr Orr; and one...
Rebecca Puskas
Jun 19, 2014
Rebecca Jane (Miller) Puskas, 74, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014. Her Memorial Service will take place at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church (318 West Saint Catherine St, Louisville, KY 40203). Cremation was chosen following Rebecca's wishes. Memorial contributions may be sent to Christianapp.org.
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