Obituaries
Letitia Housley
Apr 28, 2013
Letitia Marie Housley was the daughter of Patsy and Carl Branham. She was the mother of Alicia Chasteen and Dewayne Housley , was a grandmother of Hunter Housley, Demarcus , Treyvon , Joslyn and Jordan Jacobs. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. Letitia children and grandchildren was her world. She was born in 1961 at St. Anthony Hospital...
Ronald Bates
Apr 28, 2013
Yeoman Chief Petty Officer, Ronald Anthony Bates was born in Louisville, Ky on April 18, 1953. He left this earth to return home on April 28, 2013. Ronald selflessly served our country in the Navy from July 1970 to March 1993. He is affectionately known by his family as "Ronnie", "Uncle Ronnie", "Dad", " Papa" and last but certainly not...
Edward Chester Liana
Apr 28, 2013
Edward Chester Liana, age 89, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Edward was born February 25, 1924 in Detroit, MI, to the late Frank and Pauline Liana. He attended Chadsey High School in Detroit before serving his country in the Navy. After leaving the Navy, Edward joined Chrysler as an engineer, ultimately retiring after 34 years.In addtion to his...
Joseph A. Strahl
Apr 26, 2013
Joseph A. Strahl, formerly of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran who proudly served his country during WWII. Joe was born on May 5, 1921 in Floyds Knobs, Indiana to the late George Emile Strahl and Frances Evelyn (Hatfield) Strahl. He was preceded in death by his siblings,...
Judith Walters
Apr 26, 2013
Judith Elaine (Kepner) Walters, 65, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky. Judy was born on December 2, 1947 in Onawa, Iowa to the late Vernon Lester & Marjorie Lillian (Bolles) Kepner. She was united in marriage to James William Walters on December 31, 1995 and with this union, brought together two loving and devoted families. Judy...
Nellie Jackson
Apr 26, 2013
Mrs. Nellie Jackson passed away Friday, April 26, 2013. She was a homemaker who loved her family very much. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude; children, Kitty Weakly, Donald, Paul and Randal Jackson, and Judy Smith. Mrs. Jackson is survived by her grandchildren, Jerry and Ronnie Weakly, sons of Kitty; Debra Nowlin, Donnie Jackson, Holli Newton and...
Elizabeth A.(Schunter) Habermel
Apr 25, 2013
Elizabeth A. (Schunter) Habermel, 80, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Wedgewood Health Care Campus in Clarksville. Elizabeth was born on November 18, 1931 in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania to the late Sydney and Florence (Tudgay) Schunter. She is survived by her sons, John F. Habermel, Chris B. Habermel, Jeffery S. Habermel (Susie), and Dan P. Habermel (Paul Donnells). Cremation...
Joyce F. Duguid
Apr 24, 2013
Joyce S. (Forrester) Duguid, 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Joyce was a member of the Transatlantic Brides & Parents Association and the Limeys and Leprechauns. Joyce was born on July 15, 1933 in Linlithgow, Scotland, to the late Sidney and Agnes (Hulston) Forrester. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Duguid. She is survived...
Sara Robinson
Apr 24, 2013
Sara Lou Jarboe Robinson left this world to join her mother on Wednesday April 24, 2013. Mom loved gardening, shopping and her grandchildren most of all. Sara attended UK and was a retired Operations Manager VP with PNC Brokerage.Sara is the daughter of Ralph and Maxine Roach Jarboe, sister of Ralph "Troxie"(Glenda) Jarboe and Maxine "Macca"(Jerry)Eye. Mother of Melissa(Don)Ray and...
Minnie Hayden
Apr 24, 2013
Minnie Hayden, age 94 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl, parents Ferdinand and Bertha Hahlen Gauman, and her daughter Juanita and her son Robert. She is survived by her children, Pat (Jimmy) Cruise, Charlene Sanders; daughter-in-law Joann Hayden; 7 grandchildren, Rick Zabel, Bill Zabel (Denise), Cathy Zabel, Shawn Hayden...
Betty Jo(Stucky) Vessels
Apr 23, 2013
Betty Jo (Stucky) Vessels, 65, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013. She recently earned an associate's degree from Ivy Tech and was an avid reader. Most of all, Betty loved and adored her children and grandchildren. Betty was born on January 28, 1948 in Borden, Indiana to the late Ralph and Freida (Ferber) Stucky. She was...
Lois "Jean"(Schmitt) Wolfe
Apr 23, 2013
Lois J. (Schmitt) Wolfe, 89, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at her home. She was a member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church in Floyds Knobs, Indiana and retired from Airguard in New Albany. Lois was born on October 6, 1923 in Harrison County, Indiana to the late Perry and Flora (Richert) Schmitt. She was also...
Mary E. Schwartz
Apr 22, 2013
Mary Elizabeth Schwartz, 92, of Louisville, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013.Mary is preceded in death by her husband, David Schwartz; she is survived by her children, Amy Stanton (John), Abby Hyman and Sean Schwartz (Annie); 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Kentucky Humane Society.
Matt Theiss
Apr 20, 2013
Matthew William Theiss, age 44 of Flemingsburg, KY, passed away suddenly Saturday morning, April 20, 2013 at Fleming County Hospital. He was born on March 11, 1969 in St. Louis, Missouri as the son of Ken Theiss and Jean Theiss. He was employed as a floor sales clerk in pets at Wal-Mart of Morehead. Matt was a 1988 graduate of...
John R Osborne
Apr 18, 2013
John Osborne, 49 of Irvington, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013. Known to many as "John-Boy", he attended North Bullitt High School, and worked at Kustom Auto Restylers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Phyllis. John is survived by his children, Renee Osborne, Brian Osborne, Josh Osborne and Megan Osborne; siblings, David Osborne (Rebecca), Joseph...
David Weilage
Apr 18, 2013
David Brian Weilage, age 56 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013. He was a Marine Veteran and was known for his auto mechanic ability. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Vanover Weilage; sister, Kathleen; and brother, Ricky.David is survived by his children, Sheila Higgs, Brian Weilage, Erin Ross and Troy Weilage; brothers and...
Jane Dixon
Apr 16, 2013
Jane Dixon, age 83 of Louisville, Ky., passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013.She is survived by her husband, Louis Dixon; daughters, Victoria Dixon and Cynthia Meredith; sons, Louis Jr, Robert and William Dixon; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.The memorial service will be held Friday, April 26 @ 11:00am at St. Peter the Apostle Church, 5431 Johnsontown Rd.
Roy "Duke" Harter
Apr 16, 2013
Roy "Duke" Harter, 80, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. He was a Korean War Marine Corp. veteran and a member of St. John's Presbyterian Church in New Albany. Duke was a real estate developer for over 50 years. He enjoyed going fishing, playing golf, and traveling. Duke was also an avid race car and classic car fan. Duke...
Marguriete Spalding
Apr 15, 2013
Marguriete Florence (Edwards) "Deana" Spalding, 50, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2013 at her home with her loving family by her side. Deana was born on December 31, 1962 in New Albany, Indiana to Dorothy (Titus) Bruce and the late David Edwards, Sr. She worked for many years at the New Albany Box & Basket Factory and most recently...
Glenn H. Girardin
Apr 15, 2013
Glenn H. Girardin, age 77 of Louisville, formerly of Mission Viejo, California, passed away Monday, April 15, 2013. He was an Air Force Veteran, a former insurance executive, life-long Mason, and a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he achieved his BBA, MBA, and an Emeritus Degree from the Ross School of Business. Glenn was an All Big 10...
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