Obituaries
Mckinley Hall
Mar 19, 2013
McKinley Hall, 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Kindred Care in Corydon. He was a Jehovah's Witness by faith and a U. S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. McKinley worked at G. E., William's Box Lunch, and retired from Southern Standard Cartons. McKinley was born on August 14, 1929 in Floyd County, Kentucky to the...
Peter M. Teel
Mar 19, 2013
Peter M. "Petey" Teel, 68, departed this life Tuesday, March 19th at home with his family.Born in Brisbane, Australia to Edward and Eivor Teel, Pete came to the U.S. as a youngster, growing up in St. Louis and Indianapolis. He served in the U.S. Air Force with two tours in Viet Nam. After his service he attended Purdue University's School...
Richard D. Vester
Mar 18, 2013
Richard D. Vester, Sr., 78, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2013. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he played the bugle and melllophone for the Army. Richard grew up attending the Tulip Street Methodist Church in Nashville, Tennessee and had retired from Specialty Advertising in Louisville. He enjoyed playing golf and listening to classical music. Richard was born on...
Ken Allen Edwards
Mar 17, 2013
Edwards, Ken Allen, 57, of Louisville, passed away March 17.He ejoyed video games as well as loved and cared for his yorkie, Little Bit.Ken is preceded in death by his mother, Goldie "Polly" Morris. He is survived by his father, Kenneth Edwards (Joyce); brothers, Lyndol Edwards and Darren Miles of California; his sister, Angela Duvall (Billy).Cremation was chosen with burial...
Lillian Thomas
Mar 16, 2013
Lillian Marie Thomas 84, passed on March 16,2013 at her home. She will be having a visitation on Saturday March 23, 2013 from 10am to 11am with service to follow at Star Hope Baptist Church 5009 E. Indian Trail, Louisville,Ky 40218.
Paul Homer Craycraft
Mar 16, 2013
Mr. Paul Homer Craycraft, age 86 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII, and was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Dixie Johnson Craycraft.Mr. Craycraft is survived by his son Don (Sherry Noe) and his sister, Lillian Little; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 2-8pm Monday,...
James Watts
Mar 16, 2013
James Watts, born Buster Brown Allen on January 14, 1923 in DeFuniak Springs, FL. to the late Susie Dillard and Willie Allen. He simultaneously took his last breath on earth and first breath in Heaven on Saturday, March 16, 2013. After the untimely passing of his mother when he was 12, Buck was reared by aunts and uncles, most prominently...
Alice Jane Murray
Mar 16, 2013
Alice Jane Murray, 82 of Prospect, Ky., passed away quietly Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. She was the former Alice Jane Fowler, a past member of St. Williams and St. Denis Church. Alice was always concerned about caring for others, as proven by the lifelong service and passion she provided as a registered nurse tending to newborn...
Annette Wilson
Mar 16, 2013
Annette H. Wilson, age 77, passed away March 16, 2013. She is survived by her husband Ralph Wilson; sons, Bill (Karen) and Mark (Robyn); grandchildren, Angela Kress (Scott), Nicholas Wilson, Grant Wilson, Merdith Wilson, Tyler Wilson; and one great-granddaughter, Baily Kress. Additional survivors include her sister, LaJeania Moore (Charles); and three nephews, Steve Moore (Karen), David Moore and John Moore....
William H. Anderson
Mar 16, 2013
William H. Anderson, age 71 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013. To share a special message with the family, please use the "Share Memories" button above.
Sidney Fields
Mar 15, 2013
Sidney Fields, age 71 of Louisville, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013. Sidney was born April 13, 1941 in Harlan, KY.Sidney is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Mary; daughter, Margaret Elizabeth Johnson; twin sister, Faye Curtsinger and sister, Pat Howlett; children, James Mullikin, Jackie Mullikin, Joyce Caffrey, and Kevin Mullikin; and several grandchildren. Memorial service will be...
Billy L. Collins
Mar 15, 2013
Billy Laure (Biscuits) Collins, formerly of Greenville, died peacefully at the age of 83 on Friday, March 15, 2013 at Kindred Wedgewood. Billy was born in Dakota Block, KY and raised in his beloved hometown of McRoberts, KY.Billy served his country in the US Air Force during the Berlin Airlift. He worked for K&I Railroad (Southern/Norfolk) for 38 years, retiring...
Matthew Scott Willard
Mar 14, 2013
Matthew Scott Willard, age 19 of Louisville, went to be with his heavenly family on Thursday, March 14, 2013. He was a young man whose life was full of adventure and excitement. Everyone who knew Matt would agree that he had a great heart with tons of ambition. He attended college at ITT Technical Institute, where he was completing his...
Alvin Lee Lamb
Mar 14, 2013
Alvin L. Lamb, 78, formerly of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on March 14, 2013. Alvin was born on December 16, 1934 to the late Josiah and Lenora (Fulton) Lamb. He is survived by his wife, Mary J. (Ruby) Lamb; children, Brenda Hawkins, Michael Lamb, Rhonda Bertrand; stepchildren, Terry and Sharon Budd; and five grandchildren. His visitation will be from...
Ethel West
Mar 14, 2013
Ethel West, age 94 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013. Ethel was born January 26, 1919 in Louisville to the late Ed and Mary Ruxer.She was preceded in death by her husband, Denny West, Sr.; and sister, Mildred Woodard.Ethel is survived by her daughter, Mary Ellen West; son Denny West (Patricia); grandchildren, Mark West (Melanie) and Dana West;...
Judy Steakley
Mar 13, 2013
Judy Steakley, age 67 of Louisville, passed away March 13, 2013 surrounded by her family. Judy was born September 24, 1945 in Johnstown, PA to Helen Turner and the late Wallace H. Turner. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.Judy is survived by her husband, Gene; son, Rus Sullivan (Jim) of Seattle, WA; daughters, Tammy Bostic (Mark)...
Ruth M.(Durham) Miller
Mar 12, 2013
Ruth Mae (Durham) Miller, died peacefully at the age of 92 on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 with her children by her side. She was a dedicated and loving daughter, wife, mother, and homemaker. Ruth loved her family and valued close friendships. She enjoyed traveling, being out in nature, and tending to her garden. Always an inspiration and source of guiding...
Neil Looney, Jr.
Mar 12, 2013
Neil Francis Looney, Jr., 67, of Jeffersonville, Indiana and formerly of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Clark Memorial Hospital.Neil was born on February 21, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Neil Francis Sr. & Clare (Cannon) Looney. He was a member of the United States Army Reserves during the Vietnam War and a graduate...
Flor Flores, Sr.
Mar 11, 2013
Flor Flores, Sr., 52, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013. He enjoyed drawing and playing basketball at the old Colgate gym. Flor was an employee of American Synthetic Rubber and a member of Church on the Rock. Flor was born on August 1, 1960 to Abdon Flores, Sr. and the late Anna (Esquilin) Flores. He was also preceded in...
Louise Whalin
Mar 11, 2013
Louise Whalin, age 51 of Louisville, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013. She was a member of Manly Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lovell and Mary Cauldel Frazier; and her sisters, Billie Jean Carman and Sue Frazier. Louise is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Bill; daughters, Mickey Machado (Tom), Tiffany Whalin...
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