Obituaries
Emily Ann Franklin
Jan 1, 2014
Emily Ann Franklin, age 70 of Louisville, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014. She was born September 15, 1943 the daughter of the late William Hill. She was a former inspector for Clarke American Printing. She is also preceded in death by two siblings. Emily is survived by her loving children, James Bruce Hopper, Tammy Leah Ash (Tim), William...
Carole Ann Henry
Jan 1, 2014
Carole Durham Henry passed away on January 1, 2014. She was born on October 9, 1944 to the late Earl and Mary Inez Durham. After graduating from Butler High School, she worked for Urban Renewal and later joined Brown & Williamson as an executive secretary and retired as a customer service representative. As an avid University of Louisville fan, she...
Betty Jean(Phipps) Midkiff
Dec 31, 2013
Betty J. (Phipps) Midkiff, 84, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, formerly of Riverview, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. She was a very active member in the community where she lived for over 40 years. She served in various civic organizations and was a co-founder of the Concerned Citizens of Gibsonton, FL. Betty was born on February 16, 1929...
Leroy Gaddis
Dec 31, 2013
Leroy Gaddis, age 68 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013. He worked for JAT Express Transportation in Gulfport, Mississippi, and ISA Recycling in Louisville. His CB handle was "Leadfoot". He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Henry and Rosella Mae Smith Gaddis; his first wife Annie Cardwell; step-sons, Bobbie Cardwell and Charles Patrick, Jr.Mr. Gaddis is...
George Davis
Dec 31, 2013
George Davis, Sr., age 82 of Louisville, passed away December 31, 2013. He was born July 28, 1931 in Clayhole, Kentucky to the late Cleve and Maggie Campbell Davis. He was an Army Veteran that served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Harvest Church of God. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...
Marjorie L. Ferris
Dec 31, 2013
Marjorie Ferris, age 87 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013. She was a member of Beargrass Christian Church. She was a former member of Fairview Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur N. Ferris. Mrs. Ferris is survived by her children, Bob Ferris (Joan), Beverly Collis, Betty Ferris; 5 grandchildren, Connie Torres (Jose), Richard...
Judy Crecelius
Dec 31, 2013
Judy Faye Crecelius, 63, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Judy was a devoted minister's wife, proud loving mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, friend and a spiritually gifted gospel singer. She captured the room with her warm smile and personality and was a blessing and a light to all around her. Judy sang faithfully with the Rockford View Trio for...
George Warren
Dec 30, 2013
George W. Warren, Sr., 72, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2013. George was a veteran of the U. S. Coast Guard and Army. George was born on January 18, 1941 to the late George N. and Iona (Redden) Warren. He was also preceded in death by his son, George W. Warren, Jr., and sisters, Jean Reed and Glenda Hayes....
John Mcculloch
Dec 29, 2013
John Allan McCulloch, 41, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2013. He is survived by his sons, Ian & Ayden McCulloch; parents, Sam & Joyce McCulloch; brothers, Robert & Gregory McCulloch.. A Memorial Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM Friday, January 3, 2013 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church (321 E. Market St, Jeffersonville, IN)....
Howard E. Fields
Dec 29, 2013
Howard E. "Johnny/Foots" Fields, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013 at 69 years of age. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard J. and Rubye P. Fields; brother, Donalld K. Fields.Howard is survived by his siblings, Georgel Fields, Gehrig L. Fields, Sr. (Theresa), Marjorie Fields, Nancy French (Joe), Anita Smith (Mark) and Alesia Fields. He is...
Andrew Ducharme
Dec 29, 2013
Andrew W. Ducharme, 35, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2013. Andy was born on January 3, 1978 in Downers Grove, Illinois, to Dan Ducharme and the late Janelle (Jones) Ducharme. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents, Wesley and Georgiana Jones and Albert Ducharme.In addition to his father, Andy is survived by his fiancée, Allison Rickard; children,...
Jean Turney Walling
Dec 28, 2013
Jean Turney Walling was called home by her Heavenly Father on Saturday December 28, 2013. Jean had 92 healthy years before succumbing peacefully to phenomena. Jean was born in Shelbyville,Illinois where she graduated from high school and attended Oberlin College. Jean was married to Forest Edgar Walling who preceded her in death in 1992. Jean was active in her church...
William Alvin Brewer
Dec 28, 2013
William Alvin "Bill" Brewer, 49 of Finchville passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2013. Beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend.Bill is preceeded in death by his father Carl Allen Brewer Sr. Bill is survived by his mother Joyce Abell Brewer, 3 brothers Carl Brewer Jr. (Becky), Rob Brewer (Melissa), and Duane Brewer (Sarah), Multiple nieces and nephews, Coty Brewer (Sara),...
Ricky Dale Keown
Dec 28, 2013
Ricky Dale Keown, 43, went home to our Heavenly Father Dec. 28, 2013, at home surrounded by family and friends. Ricky was born to Jack Keown and Aline Keown (Cox) on Sept 14, 1970 in Louisville, KY. Rick was a service technician for durable medical equipment. He was an avid Kentucky basketball fan. He loved his dogs (Pepper, Kovoo, and...
Donald Joel Jeffries Sr.
Dec 28, 2013
Donald Joel Jeffries Sr., 81, of Louisville, KY passed away on December 28, 2013. He retired from Hubbuchs & Co. Don was a member of the first graduating class of Manual High School, and was a member of Kosair, Scottish Rite, Toastmasters, 32 Club, Optimist Club, and a Kentucky Colonel.Don was born on September 17, 1932, in Louisville to the...
Douglas Phillip Reed
Dec 28, 2013
Douglas Phillip Reed age 63 was born December 11, 1950. He was called home on December 28, 2013 at St. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital. Douglas was preceded in death by his father Phillip and brothers; John and Thomas.He is survived by his mother, Mary Kruse Reed, children; John Parker Reed(Steavie) and Katie Dennis(Casey). Siblings; Patricia Wheeler(Stan), Robert(Joyce), David(Elizabeth), Carey(Ruth Ann),...
Dan Clark, Sr.
Dec 28, 2013
Dan "Danny" Clark, Sr., 69, passed away, Saturday, December 28, 2013. He was a retired truck driver and an avid fisherman. His nickname was "Danny Dukes"He is survived by his wife, Penny; children, James Clark, Keith Clark, Dan (Elizabeth) Clark, Jr., Melissa (Dino) Clark, Steven Mayfield; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers, Charlie (Cheryl) Clark, Ronald (Brenda) Clark, Joe, Clark; sisters,...
Terry Lee Tucker
Dec 28, 2013
Terry Lee Tucker age 59 went to his Heavenly Father on December 28, 2013. He enjoyed farming, woodworking and hunting.Terry is survived by his wife of 38 years Brenda, 3 children; Nancy(Todd)Ferriell, Adam(Jamie)and Chris(LeeAnna)Tucker, Four grandchildren; Justin, Rachel, Kristian and Addie. His parents Herman and Alice, along with nine siblings.Visitation will be Monday December 30, 2013 from 4-8pm at Newcomer...
Dennis Botkins
Dec 27, 2013
Dennis Keith Botkins, 74, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013.Dennis was born December 11, 1939 to the late Mervyn Botkins and Dorothy Marie Meisenhelder. He was a ham radio operator with the call sign of WD9ANJ. Dennis was a navy veteran and retired from the CSX railroad after forty years of service. He also enjoyed...
Dorris Fries Arnold
Dec 27, 2013
Dorris Fries Arnold, age 92 of Pewee Valley, KY., passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013. She will be remembered by family and friends as a strong and independent woman with many special gifts. Her baking, particularly her homemade bread, was legendary. Dorris also enjoyed a passion for classical music. She had a beautiful voice and was an accomplished pianist....
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