Obituaries
Roderick Lee Knight
Mar 30, 2014
Roderick Knight was born September 14, 1967 in Louisville, KY. He departed this life for eternal rest on Sunday, March 30, 2014. Roderick attended Male High School and graduated from Eastern High School, class of 1986. He was a basketball standout. He attended Sullivan Junior College as a student athlete. Roderick was employed at Bill Etscorn Automotive for a few...
Mary Louise(Geltmaker) Kelmel
Mar 30, 2014
Mary Louise (Geltmaker) Kelmel, 89, of Borden, Indiana passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014. She was a member of St. Joseph Hill Catholic Church. Mary was a talented seamstress and enjoyed playing the piano as well as reading. Mary was born on September 18, 1924 in Floyd County, Indiana to the late William and Dora (Coffman) Geltmaker. She is...
Troy Banks
Mar 30, 2014
Troy Banks,38, of Louisville, Ky passed away on March 30, 2014. He worked at Toyota of Louisville. Troy was born on October 2, 1975 in Louisville, Ky. He is survived by his parents, James & Cathy Federspiel, and his father Arthur Joe Banks; his sons, Grant Banks and Cole Vidal; sisters, Emily Nichols (Paul), and April Federspiel; niece, Jazzmyne Nichols;...
Lois G. Reynolds
Mar 30, 2014
Lois Gertrude Reynolds, age 82 of Louisville, formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014. Services are currently pending. To leave a special message for the family, use the "Share Memories" button above.
James Cotter
Mar 30, 2014
James "Sonny" Cotter, 85, of Eastview, KY, formerly of Stoughton, MA, passed away on March 30, 2014. Sonny grew up and spent most of his adult life in Stoughton, MA before moving to Kentucky in his later years. He attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Stoughton during his time there.Sonny was a proud Army veteran, serving as a Staff Sergeant....
Walter Benton Kelley
Mar 30, 2014
Walter "Ben" Kelley, age 66 returned to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 30, 2014. He was an Army Veteran where he served from 1965-68. During that time, he served as a Crew Chief in the 7/17th Air Cavalry in Vietnam, flying many missions in Hueys and Loches. Ben had a long career as an automotive technician, followed by 3...
James Calkin
Mar 29, 2014
CALKIN, JAMES PATRICK, 48, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014 under Hosparus Care. James was the son of Warren and Gayle Calkin. He graduated from Trinity High School. He was a First Lieutenant in the USAF. He was preceded in death by his Father, Warren Calkin; brothers, Billy, Edward and Timothy Calkin.He is survived by his mother, Gayle...
Cindy Thompson
Mar 29, 2014
Cindy Thompson, 51, of Louisville, KY passed away on March 29, 2014. Cindy loved to spend time with her four granddaughters. She enjoyed word searches, loved to argue, and watched Duck Dynasty and Gold Rush in her later days. Cindy was born on June 11, 1962, in Louisville to the late James and Nora (Howard) Thompson. She was also preceded...
Michael Guelda
Mar 29, 2014
Michael Guelda, 62, of Louisville, KY passed away on March 29, 2014. Michael was a proud Marine Corps veteran and a member of the VFW in Carrollton, KY. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an excellent cook.Michael was born on November 20, 1951, in Louisville, KY to the late Joseph and Elanora (Ruckriegel) Guelda. He was also preceded in...
Carmen Salas Rodriguez De Nuã±Ez
Mar 29, 2014
Carmen Salas Rodriguez de Nuñez, age 77 passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014. A native of Arequipa,Peru, she was born June 13, 1936. She attended the musical conservatory in Arequipa where she learned to play the piano. She had a strong faith in God and loved her family very much. She was a 5 year cancer survivor. She was preceded...
John K. Privett Jr.
Mar 28, 2014
John K. Privett Jr.,55, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on March 28, 2014. He worked at Masterson & Moving. He is preceded in death by his father John Sr. Survived by his Wife, Nellie; Son, Jeremy; Grand-daughter, Summer; mother, Valine; Sisters, Paula, Donna, Linda, Wanda; in-laws, and friends from Great Herron. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm...
William Akridge
Mar 28, 2014
William "Bill" Akridge, 71, of Bee Spring, KY passed away Friday, March 28, 2014. Bill retired from DuPont Chemical. He attended University of Louisville, was a Kentucky Colonel, Navy Veteran, and NRA supporter.Bill was born on January 17, 1943, in Louisville, KY to the late William and Waneta Akridge. He was also preceded in death by one grandchild, Heather Akridge;...
Martha Ann Carpenter
Mar 28, 2014
Martha Ann Carpenter, 59, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014. She was an emergency room nurse at Southwest Hospital for 33 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, working crossword puzzles, reading romance novels, was an avid animal lover and enjoyed playing with her dogs, Rocko, Luna and Scar. Martha was also a huge NASCAR fan and loved...
Suzan Marie Fields
Mar 28, 2014
Suzan Marie Fields, 59, passed away on March 28, 2014. She loved working with the boy scouts, camping, cooking, and making crafts. She was an avid member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and enjoyed helping in the parish. She is preceded in death by her mother, Doris J. Friedrich; grandmother, Jeanette Mattingly; aunt, Shirley Mulrooney and niece, Nikki Friedrich.She is...
Julie R. Colucci
Mar 28, 2014
Julie R. Colucci, age 65 of Louisville, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014. She was a commissioner for the city of Blueridge Manor and worked for Aspex Eyewear. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl Frances Falk and Emil Sylvan Colucci, Sr.; and her daughter, Lori Dawn Colucci.She is survived by her loving daughter, Christi Harper; sister, Rita...
Kathleen Roberts
Mar 28, 2014
Kathleen A. (Cole) "Kathy" Roberts, 39, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014.Kathy was born on October 9, 1974 to Elizabeth Ann and the late Edward Lee Cole Jr. She loved spending time with her family and was a graduate of Mercy Academy and Brenau University.She is survived by her husband of 11 years, David Shannon...
Otis Ray Mason,Sr.
Mar 28, 2014
Otis Ray Mason, Sr. 64, passed away on March 28, 2014. Ray served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He loved to fish, UK basketball, spending time with his family during family get togethers and holidays. He enjoyed working with his hands and sharing his knowledge and life experiences.He is preceded in death by his wife, Ella "Lucy" Fisher...
Eric L. Hall
Mar 28, 2014
Eric L. "Pete" Hall, age 57 of Louisville, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014. He was a passionate die-hard UofL fan, an avid horse race enthusiast and a NASCAR fan. He was formerly employed with Wimsatt Property Management Company. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Renie Hall; his sisters, Brenda Nix and Janice Mars.Pete is survived...
Carolyn Harvey
Mar 27, 2014
Carolyn W. (Byrd) Harvey, 66, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on March 27, 2014. She was devoted to her family and was an avid BINGO player.She is survived by her daughters, Tracy Proffitt (James), Shannon Snelling (Mark); son, Chris Harvey (Leann); grandchildren, Carra, Kristen, Kelsea, Courtney, Brayden, and Sofiah, great-grandchildren, Bristal & Kamden; sisters, Martha Wagner (Don); Sue Rhea,...
Elizabeth Tucker
Mar 27, 2014
Elizabeth Joan (Didat) "Betty Jo" Tucker, 71, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2014 in Sarasota, Florida. Betty Jo was born on March 13, 1943 to the late Joseph and Catherine (Schindler) Didat. She loved her community and served it well through many committees like Habitat for Humanity & Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Betty Jo found...
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