Obituaries

Vicki Rae Higdon

Vicki Rae Higdon

Jul 22, 2014

Vicki Rae Higdon, age 59 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Having grown up in Shively, she attended Western High School and was formerly employed at Norton Suburban Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Nancy Higdon; and her sisters, Carlotta and Avonda. Vicki is survived by her siblings, Linda Skaggs (Don), Roger Higdon...

Paul Ward

Paul Ward

Jul 22, 2014

Paul Andrew Ward, 73, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2014. Paul was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force who was a member of the Strategic Air Command (SAC). Cremation was chosen following Paul's wishes.

Willie O'Neal Jones

Willie O'Neal Jones

Jul 20, 2014

Willie O'Neal Jones, 75, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014. A U. S. Army veteran, Willie retired from International Harvester in Louisville. He was a member of the 19th and Cedar Church of God in Christ in Louisville. He was born on February 17, 1939 in Springfield, Tennessee to the late Ernest Coleman and Beatrice (Woodard)...

Ray Neal Stamper

Ray Neal Stamper

Jul 20, 2014

Ray Neal Stamper age 75 passed away on July 20, 2014 with his loving family by his side. He enjoyed playing the guitar, fishing, reading the WatchTower and The Bible. Ray also liked gardening, working on cars and being outdoors, along with spending time with his family.Ray is survived by two sons; Ray Jr. and Joseph, along with nine siblings.

David Smith

David Smith

Jul 20, 2014

David Wayne Smith, 51, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 20, 2014. David was born on January 2, 1963, Louisville, Kentucky. David is preceded in death by his father, Laddie Eugene Smith; and step-father, Fredrick Bryan. David is survived by his mother, Betty (Flannery) Bryan, three brothers, Michael Ostrander, Paul Smith (Mary), and Scott Smith (Debbie); one uncle, Ray...

Ronald Marr

Ronald Marr

Jul 20, 2014

Ronald "Ron" Marr, 64, of Louisville, Ky passed away on July 20, 2014. Ronald was born on July 5, 1950, in Louisville, Ky to the late Woodrow Marr and Berniece (Lynn) Marr. Ron is survived by his children, Rhonda Michele Marr, and James Edward Marr (Roxanne); grandchildren, Bradley Marr, Dylan Marr, Jared Marr, and Dalton Blair; siblings, Judy Lacefield (Rick),...

Hazel Chappell

Hazel Chappell

Jul 20, 2014

Hazel Marie (Shepherd) Chappell passed on to her Dear Lord on July 20th with her family and friends at her side in sacred prayer at the age of 85. Ms. Chappell was born in Independence, Kansas and from age 2 resided in the glorious mountains of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee where she graduated as class president of Powell Valley High and...

Dwain Drake

Dwain Drake

Jul 20, 2014

Dwain "Bubba" Drake, 41, of La Grange, KY passed away on July 20, 2014. Bubba was a maintenance man for Pilot Gas Station. He enjoyed working on cars, deer hunting, playing Keno, and watching UofL football and basketball, but he most enjoyed picking on his daughters, haha.Bubba was born on September 22, 1972, in Louisville to Larry and Linda (Settles)...

Marilyn Sue(Binkley) Schleker

Marilyn Sue(Binkley) Schleker

Jul 20, 2014

Marilyn Sue (Binkley) Schleker, 76, of Clarksville, Indiana, formerly of Corydon, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014. She was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant and a veteran of the United States Army. Marilyn was the definition of selfless, always thinking of others before herself. She was born on March 28, 1938 in Corydon, Indiana to the late Charles and Virginia...

Jo Ann Kruer

Jo Ann Kruer

Jul 20, 2014

Jo Ann (McCall) Kruer, 79, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014. She enjoyed dancing, crocheting, and loved playing cards with her family & friends. Jo Ann was born on April 10, 1935 in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Ruth (Campbell) & Joe Hime. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her...

Brenda Annettemarie Diaz

Brenda Annettemarie Diaz

Jul 20, 2014

Brenda Annette Marie Diaz, 55, passed away on July 20, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Patricia Bartelt; brothers, Stephen Bartelt, James Bartelt and William (Billy) Bartelt.She is survived by her husband, Manuel Diaz; son, James "Bo" Lay; daughters, Gina Lay and Raven Lay; several grandchildren; brother, Roy Edward "Butch" Bartelt, Jr.; sisters, Margaret "Peggy"...

Jack Branstutter

Jack Branstutter

Jul 19, 2014

Jack Kenneth Branstutter, 75, of North Vernon, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014. Jack was a United States Army veteran, and retired from Print Pack in Greensburg, Indiana after 25 years of service. Jack was a member of North Vernon Church of God, he loved camping, and spending time with his grandchildren. Jack was born on August 28,...

Ann Melcher

Ann Melcher

Jul 19, 2014

Nancy Ann Melcher, 80, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ed Melcher; brother, Charles Harrison and grandson, Jason Bruce.She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Bruce; son Joey Melcher; 4 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and sister, Betty (Rodney) Bowen of Ekron, KYVisitation for Ann will be Wednesday, July 23, 2014, from 3pm-8pm...

Gary Lee Ableidinger

Gary Lee Ableidinger

Jul 19, 2014

Gary Lee Ableidinger, 66, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014. He was a jack of all trades that enjoyed boating, gardening, tending to his flowers and his favorite banana trees. Gary was a United States Army veteran, loved Nascar and was an avid UK basketball fan. Gary was born on September 30, 1947 in Durand, Wisconsin...

Margaret Jane Bistarkey

Margaret Jane Bistarkey

Jul 19, 2014

Margaret Jane Bistarkey, 61, of Louisville, KY passed away July 19, 2014. Margaret was born on January 19, 1953 in Louisville to Charles and Mary (Pilkerton) Dillander. She enjoyed spending time at the lake, fishing, camping, playing pool, and Bingo. Margaret was preceded in death by her father, Charles W. Dillander Sr.; brothers, Charles W. Dillander Jr. (Rebecca) and Jerry...

Shirley Blankenship

Shirley Blankenship

Jul 19, 2014

Shirley Blankenship, 76, passed away on July 19, 2014. She was very family oriented person who loved to garden, going to the lake and spending time with her friends and most of all her family. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, provider, caring and genuine person. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ell and Martha Rasnick, brother,...

Ronald Lee Willman

Ronald Lee Willman

Jul 19, 2014

Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Willman, 73, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014. He was born on April 26, 1941 to the late William C. and Emma (Childers) Willman. He was retired from Kurfees Paint Company as a machine operator. He was a volunteer at Actors Theatre and served our country in Vietnam. Survivors include his loving and...

Dolores Jean Mcclamroch

Dolores Jean Mcclamroch

Jul 19, 2014

Dolores Jean (Ohge) McClamroch, 86, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on July 19, 2014 at Magnolia Springs East in Louisville.Dee was born on February 25, 1928 to the late Harry Ohge and Gayle (Griffith) Ohge in Rockford, IL. She graduated from Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis in 1945 and attended Butler University. She married her beloved husband James...

Nannine Ormsby Sakal

Nannine Ormsby Sakal

Jul 18, 2014

Nannine Helen Ormsby Herr Sakal, age 70, passed on July 18, 2014 concluding her battle with pancreatic cancer. She was both a colon and breast cancer survivor. A direct descendant of the Herr-Ormsby families of Louisville, she was born August 17, 1943, the daughter of Robert W. Jr. & Lida G. Herr.She served her country as a Navy reservist for...

Rosa Faye Hamilton

Rosa Faye Hamilton

Jul 18, 2014

Rosa Faye Hamilton, 67, passed away on July 18, 2014. She loved to play BINGO and read her Bible. The apple of her eye was her daughter, Marianne.Rosa is preceded in death by her parents, James and Alvildia Bishop; husband, Henry Hamilton and a brother, James Bishop, Jr.She is survived by her daughter, Marianne (Phillip) Winchell; brother, Dan (Sharon) Bishop;...

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