Obituaries
Charles James Wetherell
Jan 21, 2014
Charles James Wetherell, age 86 of Louisville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Baptist Health Louisville. Born in Louisville to the late Lester and Margaret Wetherell, he graduated from Male High School and received his degree in Chemical Engineering from University of Louisville Speed School. He worked in many states domestically as well as multiple countries abroad. He...
Douglas Haithcock
Jan 20, 2014
Haithcock, Douglas Haven (61) passed January 20, 2014 following complications from a severe head injury received while on duty as a police officer for the city of Louisville. He is survived by his wife of 24 years Brenda Merrill Haithcock, stepdaughter Crystal Farmer (Evan), daughter Nicole Greathouse (Kaleb), son Marcus Todd Haithcock, mother Lillian Hartell, sister Diane Carothers (Steve), 3...
Brian Zipperle
Jan 20, 2014
Brian Christopher Zipperle, 26, of Greenville, Indiana, passed away on January 20, 2014. Chris was a member of St. Mary Navilleton Catholic Church in Floyds Knobs, a 2005 graduate of St. Xavier High School in Louisville, and had attended Loyola University Chicago and Indiana University Southeast. Chris was always surrounded by many people, and possessed a rare talent of making...
Richard Macveigh
Jan 20, 2014
Richard Patrick MacVeigh, 81, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014.He was born to the late Francis and Adelaide Sweeney MacVeigh in Chicago, IL on March 17, 1932. He was a graduate of Purcell High School in Cincinnati and a US Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a longtime Boy Scout leader and a member of Saint Albert the...
Edward Schleff
Jan 20, 2014
SCHLEFF, Edward (Ed), 83, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014. He is survived by his wife Julia, 2 daughters, Rebecca (Becky) Sommer (Gary) and Lisa Sharber; 3 grandchildren, Chad Sharber (Kristen), Matthew Sommer (Jill Rene), David Sommer (Sarah); and 5 great-grandchildren. His funeral ceremony will be 12:30 p.m., Friday, January 24, at Westport Road Baptist Church, 9705 Westport Road, with...
Karen Louise Tharpe (Strong)
Jan 18, 2014
Karen Louise Tharpe (Strong) passed away peacefully surrounded by countless loved ones on Saturday January 18, 2014 at the age of 55.She leaves this earth to join her grandparents, Floyd and Hassie Spencer, her father James Strong and her only son Matt Morrisey. In addition to Matt, Karen gave life to two daughters while married to Stewart Morrisey; Jessica Morrisey...
Lula Mae Daughtery
Jan 17, 2014
Lula M. Daugherty, June 19,1931 - January 17, 2014 Entered eternal peace at Baptist East Hospital, she was preceded in death by her parents Raymond Robinson and Sally Nicholson, brothers; Eugene and Elmer Robinson, sisters; Clara Proctor and Dorothy Sroufe. She is survived by step children; J. Kristin O'Daugherty and Patricia Mundt. brother in law Ralph Sroufe, Nephews Buddy and...
Pauline Newman Roush "Polly"
Jan 17, 2014
Pauline Newman Roush, "Polly", 90, entered into eternal life January 17. A secretary by trade she spent her retirement years caring for her "beautiful precious grandchildren". In return her family cared for her in their home until her death. A passionate reader, she enjoyed reading to children of St. Paul School. Her advice from her father to all was, "books...
Peggy Marshall
Jan 17, 2014
Peggy Marshall, 60, of Louisville, KY passed away on January 17, 2014. She was born on February 22, 1953, in Louisville to the late Preston and Mary Evelyn Marshall. Peggy is survived by her daughter; Amy Marshall; and grandchildren; Brooklynn, Logan, and Kendall Marshall; sisters, Dianne Williamson and Brenda Hickey.Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, January...
Mary Reames
Jan 17, 2014
Mary Jean (Martin) Reames, 85, passed away on January 17, 2014 in New Albany, Indiana. Mary was born on August 30, 1928 in Three Rivers, Michigan to the late John & Charlotte (Reed) Martin. She had attended the First Baptist Church in Three Rivers, Michigan where she also resided for most of her life. Mary loved to spend time with...
Quintin L. Jackson
Jan 16, 2014
Quintin LaMonte Jackson was born June 20th 1993. He departed this life on January 16th 2014. He was a loving son,grandson, brother, and friend. Quintin attended Atherton High School and played football #22. He attended JCC and also worked at Target as an security officer, where he met his fiance Melissa and became a father to his baby boy Brayden....
William Darrel Harshfield
Jan 16, 2014
William Darrel Harshfield, 69, of Louisville, KY passed away on January 16, 2014. Darrel was born on January 9, 1945, in Louisville to the late William and Edna (Midkiff) Harshfield. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Dwight Curtis Harshfield.He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mary Jane (Clevenger) Harshfield; daughters, Sheleese Hubbard, Karen Philp, and...
James Stivers, Sr.
Jan 15, 2014
James A Stivers Sr, age 61, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at his home. A resident of Louisville and Cincinnati, he was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Ann Zehnder and Edward L. Stivers Sr. Jimmy is survived by sons; Jay (Sarah), Chris (Sara), Joshua (LeeAnn); siblings Larry (Mary), Susan, Tom (Mary), Rob (MaryJo), Cathy (Brian) and Michael;...
Michael E. Linehan
Jan 15, 2014
Michael E. (Buddy) LinehanMike passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014.He was born on May 24, 1940 in Louisville, KY, the son of Michael and Hilda Linehan. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Joseph and Daniel, and sisters Betty Jean Barnett and Marita Butterfield.Mike is survived by;8 Sisters – Mary Lou Rueve, Dona Schicker, Doris Lyttle, Pepper...
Dolores Hiner Chesser
Jan 15, 2014
Dolores Hiner Chesser, 88, of Louisville, KY passed away on January 15, 2014. She was a member of Evangel World Prayer Center.Dolores was born on October 4, 1925, in Louisville to the late John and Leva (Vincent) Hiner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Omer "Shorty" Chesser; and brothers, Joseph...
Maynard Spurlock
Jan 14, 2014
Maynard Spurlock, 87, of Louisville, KY passed away on January 14, 2014. He retired from Reynolds Metals after nearly 20 years. Maynard was a proud Navy veteran, serving in World War II.Maynard was born on January 27, 1926, Hazard, KY to the late Bedford and Sarah Spurlock. He is survived by his sons; Kirby Spurlock and Maynard W. Spurlock (Debra).His...
James Oliver Fiala
Jan 13, 2014
Mr. James Oliver Fiala, age 71 of Louisville, passed away Monday, January 13, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver John and Margaret Katherine Smith Fiala. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Ann Sirokman (Brian); his brother, John Fiala (Margaret) and 3 Grandchildren, Haley, Cole and Quinn Elyse. Services are private. To leave a special message...
Ruby Kennedy-Schooling
Jan 13, 2014
Kennedy-Schooling, Ruby 92 passed away Jan. 13th.She was a Christian by faith.She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Bommarito (Alex),Sandy Tucker (Tommy), Deborah Kennedy, and Cindi Grether ( Gary); a sister, Jewell Riddle and several grand and great grandchildren.Funeral ceremony 6 PM Thursday at Newcomer Funeral Home235 Juneau Drive with visitation after 2 PM. Private entombmentin Kraft Graceland Cemetery.To leave...
Steven Decker
Jan 13, 2014
Steven Ray Decker, 58, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014. Steve enjoyed playing music; camping, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.Steve was born on June 27, 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late James Franklin and Mary Josephine (Bean) Decker "Mammy".Steve is also preceded in death by his brother, Danny Kirby, sister, Sharon...
Clair M. Gipe, Jr.
Jan 13, 2014
Clair M. Gipe, Jr., age 82 of Louisville, passed away Monday, January 13, 2014. He was an Army Veteran, and loved golf and car racing. He was retired from Naval Ordnance and was an avid University of Louisville fan. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma Huber Gipe; parents, Clair M. Gipe, Sr. and Adeline Gipe. Mr....
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