Obituaries
Catherine Johnson
Sep 20, 2014
Catherine Louise (Beckner) Johnson, of Palmyra, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014. Louise was born on August 28, 1928 in Jefferson City, Kentucky to the late William "Halley" & Ada (Martin) Beckner. She is survived by her children, Jackie Waldridge (Scottie), Janice Miller, & Garry Johnson (Cindy); siblings, Charles "Harry" Beckner (Betty) & Carole Beckner Williams; 8 grandchildren;...
Janet Lou(Adams) Balmer
Sep 20, 2014
Janet Lou (Adams) Balmer, 68, of Starlight, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014. She was a farmer and part-owner of Balmer's Bloomers, as well as a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Starlight.Janet was born on June 26, 1946 in Jeffersonville, Indiana to the late Robert and Nancy (Moore) Adams. She was also preceded in...
John Westerman, Jr.
Sep 20, 2014
John Albert Westerman, 81, passed away on September 20, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jessie Westerman and sisters, Doris Wigginton and Mildred Rhea.He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dixie Westerman; children, Karen (Wade) Campbell and John Westerman, III; grandchildren, Lyndsey Sonni, Mikayla and great grandson, Blayne. John's wishes were cremation.
Lionel Lee Lasley
Sep 19, 2014
Lionel "Lee" Lasley, 50, passed on September 19, 2014. He was a jack of all trades and a very talented artist who enjoyed working with his hands. Lee could always put a smile on your face and never met a stranger. He had a heart of gold and would do anything he could for you. He is survived by his...
Stephen Mehler
Sep 19, 2014
Stephen Ray Mehler, 32, passed away on September 19, 2014. "Big Hungry" loved subway Sundays with his uncle Darrell. He was family oriented and found the love of God. Stephen loved to listen to music on his MP3 player, talking on the phone, complementing all the ladies in his life and was full of life and a fighter to the...
Peggy Lynn Carroll
Sep 19, 2014
Peggy Lynn Carroll, 69, passed away on September 19, 2014.She is survived by her brothers, Charles "Mike" Jackson and David Jackson; nieces; Becky Hensley, Theresa Hayden, Penny Ennis, Tabatha Wadsworth, Melissa Watkins and Jessica Jackson.Visitation for Peggy will be Sunday, September 21, 2014, from 11am-5pm with services beginning at 5pm.
Walter Lee Jones
Sep 19, 2014
Walter Lee Jones, 87, passed away on September 19, 2014. He was a United States Navy veteran that proudly served his country during WWII. He was a hard worker his entire life, enjoyed being outdoors and loved working in his garden.He was born on November 3, 1926 in Shelbyville, Kentucky to the late Arthur and Amanda (Allnutt) Jones. He was...
John M. Meyer
Sep 19, 2014
John Michael Meyer, 67, entered into rest Friday, September 19, 2014 at Hosparus, Louisville. He was born in Newark, N.J. on June 9, 1947 to Charles Warren Meyer and Shirley Jane Shaw Meyer (Louisville Natives).John's work career was primarily as a certified auto technician, specializing in imports; he was last employed by Tafel Motors before his disability retirement. He'd also...
Doris (Andres) Bakshi
Sep 18, 2014
Doris (Andres) Bakshi, 76, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away peacefully Thursday September 18, 2014.Born April 26, 1938 in New Albany, IN, the first child of the late Isabelle and Tony Andres, Doris ("Dorsie"; "Deepa";"Mom";"Grandma Dorsie"; "GiGi") became the proud parent of 4, grandmother to 10, great grandmother to 5, and sibling to 6 sisters.Doris spent her early years in...
Roger Lewis
Sep 18, 2014
Roger Lewis, 64, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2014. He retired from General Electric after 35 years of service and was a member of the National Rifle Association. Roger was a family man and enjoyed spending time with his friends. He was born on April 9, 1950 in Borden to the late Morton and Muriel (Smith)...
Juanita Tabor Utley
Sep 18, 2014
Juanita Tabor Utley, 88, passed into the hands of our Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 18, 2014. She was born on July 17, 1926 to the late Charles and Nelle (Castleman) Tabor. She retired as a skilled registered nurse from the Community Methodist Hospital in Henderson, Kentucky. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Temple while residing in Henderson. She...
David L. Gittleman
Sep 18, 2014
David Lind Gittleman age 87, of Louisville,KY passed away on September 18, 2014. He left quietly, safe in the knowledge that he loved and was loved by his family. David desired most for there to be peace and justice in the world, and as a lawyer and mediator, he spent fifty years working towards those goals. He proudly served his...
Jimmy D. Slone
Sep 17, 2014
Jimmy D. Slone 67, resident of Louisville passed away from cancer on September 17, 2014. He was a member of Highview Baptist Church, graduate of Lexington Baptist College in 1969 and Studied briefly at Tennessee Temple Baptist Seminary in Chattanooga,TN. Jimmy served in The United States Air Force (1969-1973) and worked at Veterans Hospital as a Xray Technician.Jimmy was saved...
Wilbur Lee Moss
Sep 17, 2014
Wilbur Lee Moss was born November 30, 1953, in Louisville, Kentucky,to the late Charles B. Moss and Margaret M. Moss, he departed his life September 19, 2014.He attended Parkland Junior High and worked for Fischer Meat Company. When he was young, he loved to cook and was always the life of the social gathering. He was truly a unique person.He...
U'Don Dickinson
Sep 17, 2014
U'Don Dickinson, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2014. He was veteran of The United States Army who served during the Korean War, and later retired from Brown & Williamson after many years of service. U'Don was born on June 15, 1935 in Spruce Pine, Alabama to the late Orbia & Leatha (Hargett) Dickinson. Along with his...
William R. Nigg
Sep 17, 2014
William R. "Bill" Nigg age 72 was set free on September 17, 2014. He was a Lieutenant Colonel in The United States Army and he graduated from Georgia Tech on a basketball scholarship. Bill was an avid St.Louis Cardinal and Chicago Bears fan.He is survived by his loving wife Luanne of 19 years, mother Dorothy, daughter Heather(Chris)Partridge, step-son Josh Burns,...
Verne Reas
Sep 17, 2014
Verne Wayne Reas, 90, passed away on September 17, 2014, at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany, Indiana.He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on November 28, 1923 to the late Elmer Reas & Mildred (Watson) Wilson. Wayne was a veteran of The United States Army, serving during World War II, and a member of the VFW Post #1693. He...
Jeremy Johnson
Sep 16, 2014
Jeremy Delron Johnson was born on May 31, 1988 to Dina Flemister and Michael Johnson in Louisville, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his Grandmothers- Gloria Flemister and Anna Grace Grover; his Grandfather - Richard Spears; and his Great-grandmother, Florence Whiteside. He was baptized at St. Stephens at the age of 13. Jeremy had a love for football. As...
Esther (Rodriguez) Figueroa
Sep 15, 2014
Esther (Rodriguez) Figueroa, 68, of Clarksville, Indiana, died on Monday, September 15, 2014. She was a 1985 graduate of the Bible Institute of Christian Ministries in Chicago, Illinois. Esther was a member of the 1st Southern Baptist Church in Clarksville and had been an active Sunday school teacher in the Chicago area. She enjoyed spending time with her family and...
Ryan O'Neil Kinnion
Sep 15, 2014
Ryan O'Neil Kinnion, age 24 of Louisville, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014. Ryan attended South Oldham High School was an employee of Don Robertson Concrete. He loved music and was an accomplished artist. He also loved football. He is preceded in death by his brother, Gregory Michael Kinnion; uncle, Gregory Kinnion; grandfathers, Lawrence McGee and Henry Kinnion; and uncles...
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