Obituaries
John Himler
Jun 23, 2014
John Charles Himler, 68, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014. He was born on March 19, 1946 in Williston, North Dakota. John was a Navy Veteran and a pilot for Hampton Airways Inc. He was preceded in death by his father, John Albert Himler, and sister, Melanie.He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kerry (Feltz) Himler; sons...
Beverly Skeeters
Jun 22, 2014
Beverly Skeeters, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 22, 2014. She was a member of Apostolic Lighthouse Pentecostal Church. Beverly was born on November 17, 1937, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Charles and Isabell (Kessinger) Diehl. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mickey Skeeters. Beverly is survived by her brother, Albert Diehl (Bonnie); one...
Douglas R. Goodwin
Jun 22, 2014
Douglas R. Goodwin, 66, of Louisville, KY passed away on June 22, 2014. Doug was born on August 6, 1947, in Louisville, KY to the late James and Dorothy (Williams) Goodwin. He proudly served his country in the Navy and his hobbies throughout his life included photography and research. He is survived by his brother, Timothy Lee Goodwin; sister, Anna...
Chasity Lynn Ruelas
Jun 21, 2014
Chasity Ruelas was called home on Saturday June 21, 2014. She was a wonderful mother, daughter, sister, cousin and niece. She is survived by her 3 children; Adrianna, Matthew and Zachary, her father Frederick T. Ruelas Sr., mother Caryolyn Branham, stepmother Beverly A. Ruelas along with 3 brothers; Frederick T. Ruelas Jr., Jason Greenwell and Dusty Greenwell and 4 sisters;...
Helen Virginia Collett
Jun 21, 2014
Helen Virginia Collett age 61, was called home on Saturday June 21, 2014. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.Helen is survived by her two daughters; Heather Brown and Deveda(Kenny)Parker, five grandchildren; James, Chase, Zach, Jaylen and Kenna along with two sisters; Joyce and Phyllis and her brother Larry.
Harold Mcdaniel
Jun 21, 2014
Harold G. McDaniel "Mac" passed away on June 21st. after battling Alzheimer's for 4 years. He was born in Louisville to the late O.J. McDaniel and Susan E. Criswell McDaniel on February 13, 1938. He loved to read and work cross-word puzzles. "Mac" served in the U.S. Army and retired from General Electric. In addition to his parents, he was...
Michael Murrell
Jun 20, 2014
Michael Ray "Turtle" Murrell, 57, of New Albany, Indiana and formerly of North Vernon, Indiana, and St. Augustine, Florida passed away on June 20, 2014. Turtle was a member of Eastside Christian Church and a former member of Lords Chapel in North Vernon. Turtle also enjoyed; leather crafting, drawing lighthouses, geocaching, fishing, gardening, inviting new friends to meet Christ, and...
Mary Elizabeth Merriman
Jun 20, 2014
Mary Elizabeth Merriman age 89 was called home on June 20, 2014. She is survived by her daughter Cindy Smith, two grand-daughters; Lori(Todd)Ackerman and Shannon Crenshaw and four great-grandchildren; Kyle, Kourtney, Shelby and Shane.Visitation will be Monday June 23, 2014 from 3-7pm at Newcomer Funeral Home 235 Juneau Drive, Louisville,KY 40243 with service to follow at 7pm.
Joan Bridget(Vlock) Barker
Jun 20, 2014
Joan Bridget (Vlock) Barker, 82, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2014 at the Episcopal Church Home in Louisville. She and her late husband were the former owners of Knit Boutique in Michigan City. Joan was a member of New Beginnings Community Church and a former member of the Potawatomi Chapter of the Audubon Society. Joan was...
Roy R. Orr
Jun 20, 2014
Roy R. Orr , 67, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 20, 2014. He was a member of Apostolic Faith Assembly Church. Roy was born on July 14, 1946, in Louisville , Kentucky to the late Frank Orr and Velma Pierce-Wilburn. He is also preceded in death by his two sons, Dennis Wayne, Roy Rogers Jr Orr; and one...
Rebecca Puskas
Jun 19, 2014
Rebecca Jane (Miller) Puskas, 74, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014. Her Memorial Service will take place at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church (318 West Saint Catherine St, Louisville, KY 40203). Cremation was chosen following Rebecca's wishes. Memorial contributions may be sent to Christianapp.org.
Mildred Elizabeth Hardin
Jun 19, 2014
Mildred Elizabeth Hardin, 93, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014. She worked for B.F. Goodich for 35 years. Mildred loved traveling, shopping and playing Bingo, but most of all she loved spending time with her family.She is survived by children, Jessica Clemmons, Joyce Kuriger, Robert C. (Shirley) Dolan, Janice Banks, and Charles (Judy) Dolan; 16 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren and...
David Bryan Cushenberry
Jun 19, 2014
David B. Cushenberry age 48 passed away on June 19, 2014. We will post more information as it becomes available.
James Padgett
Jun 19, 2014
James W. Padgett, 103, of Elizabeth, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014. Many friends and relatives over the years reaped the benefits from his love of gardening. James was born on April 3, 1911 in Nicholasville, Kentucky to the late James and Bessie (Parker) Padgett. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Donna M. Padgett; sons,...
Ernest Wayne Holmes
Jun 19, 2014
Ernest "Ernie" Wayne Holmes, 70, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014. He enjoyed going to family cook-outs and spending time with his extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dallas and Victolia Holmes and a brother. He is survived by Samantha "Sam" and Mark Weyrauch and their children, Mark, Seth, Nicole, Nevaeh and Nathan; sister, Gloria...
Joseph Lee Rose, Sr.
Jun 18, 2014
Joseph Lee "Big Joe" Rose, 46, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Big Joe loved his family, friends and the outdoors. He had a big heart and was always there to help others. Big Joe is survived by his wife, Kelley; daughter, Lyndsey Elliott; son, Joseph Lee Rose, Jr.; mother, Christine Gary; sister, Renee "Manfredo" Valenzuela; brother, Jon Rose,...
Ruby Pauline Morgan
Jun 18, 2014
Ruby Pauline Morgan was born & raised in Wallins Creek, KY, she was adevoted wife and loving mother to four sons.During WWII she & her husband worked in Baltimore, MD to support the war effort,moving to Louisville in 1954. She is preceded in death by Norman, her husband of 75 years, and 2 sisters and 4 brothers. Survivors include her...
Kenneth Rademaker
Jun 16, 2014
Kenneth "Kenny" Rademaker, 52, passed away on June 16, 2014.Kenny is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Rosie Rademaker and brother Billy Rademaker.He is survived by his siblings, Kathy Shahayda, Denise (David) Brown, Christy Harrod and Hank Rademaker, nieces, nephews, extended family, Sharon and Jessica and special lifetime friend, Dave Norton.Visitation will be Friday, June 20, 2014 from...
Daniel Owsley
Jun 16, 2014
Daniel N. Owsley, 65, of Clarksville, Indiana passed away on June 16, 2014 at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky. A staff sergeant in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam era, Daniel was a life member of VFW Post 1832 in Jeffersonville. A former employee in IT at Humana, he enjoyed camping, leather and woodworking, and...
Billy Murphy
Jun 16, 2014
Billy Murphy ,61, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on June 16, 2014. He retired from Griffin & Company.Billy was born on September 1, 1952, in Louisville, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his son, Brian Murphy, and father Harlan Murphy.Billy is survived by his wife, Jewell Ann Murphy; sons, Neil Taylor (Crystal), Gary Murphy; mother, Mary Murphy; grandchildren, Abby...
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