Obituaries
Anita Rose Despain
Sep 13, 2013
Anita DeSpain, 51, of Louisville, KY passed away suddenly September 13, 2013 at her residence.Anita was born June 13, 1962 to Alton and Betty Mitchell. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved cooking. Anita had a big heart, always willing to help anyone in need, even offering the shirt off her back. She was like a second mom...
Richard Clyde Quick
Sep 13, 2013
Richard Clyde "Pop" Quick, 75, passed away in his Louisville, KY home on September 13, 2013, attended by his son and daughter-in-law.Pop was born February 26, 1938, in Danville, PA, and graduated from Danville High School. After leaving high school, he entered the U.S. Army and proudly served his country for 20 years. He was a member of the 11th...
Rose Marie Whelan
Sep 13, 2013
Rose Marie Whelan, 68, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2013, in Louisville, KY. She is the daughter of the late Edward and Gertrude Goodman. Marie enjoyed taking rides in the country with her brother Kenneth, loved being with family, was an avid animal lover and loved all kinds of jewelry. She is preceded in death by her parents; son,...
Thomas J. Wilcox
Sep 13, 2013
Thomas J. Wilcox, 52, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2013 at the VA Medical Center in Louisville. He was an incredibly talented builder and capable of repairing any type of equipment. Tom was a proud United States Army veteran. Tom was born on May 23, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky to Nellie (Guttman) Wilcox and the late...
Rev. James Harris
Sep 10, 2013
Rev. James Harris Sr., 80, of Louisville, KY went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 10, 2013 surrounded by his loving family.Rev. Harris was born July 25, 1933 to Ransom and Ella Harris. He was a truck driver for 42 years throughout the US. Rev. Harris was also an ordained minister at Center Union Missionary Baptist Church...
Deborah Nall
Sep 10, 2013
Deborah Kay (Heckman) "Debbie" Nall, 62, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Riverview Nursing Home in Clarksville, Indiana.Debbie was born on August 7, 1951 in Louisville, Kentucky to Raymond Heckman & the late Barbara Lou (Hagan) Myers. She was united in marriage to Frank Albert Nall in 1968 and shared 12 wonderful years together until his death in...
John Edmond Simmons
Sep 9, 2013
Mr. John E. Simmons, age 79 of Louisville, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013. He was a musician who played locally in a band for a number of years, was a recording artist and also an Air Force veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fern. Mr. Simmons is survived by his son, John Eric Simmons (Valerie);...
Trevor Gettys
Sep 9, 2013
Trevor Lee Gettys, 36, of Louisville, Ky., formerly of Fort Thomas, Ky., passed away unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 9, after a short illness. He was a graduate of Highlands High School and the University of Louisville.He is survived by his longtime soul mate, Sharon Bindner; their granddaughter, Trinity; his parents, Norb and Marilyn Gettys; his brothers, Travis (Julie) and Rafe (Christin);...
Sara Elizabeth(Marsh) Kerberg
Sep 9, 2013
Sara E. (Marsh) Kerberg, 34, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013 at her home with her family by her side. She was an employee of Dr. Black's Eye Associates in New Albany. Sara was a member of the Iron Shields Motorcycle Club and Charity Community Church in Clarksville. Sara was born on July 17, 1979 in Clearwater, Florida to...
Stanley Hatfield Jr.
Sep 9, 2013
Stanley "Junie" Hatfield Jr. age 89 went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday September 9 2013. He was a United States Airforce Veteran of WWII and Korean War as an Aviation mechanic and retired from American Standard after 38 years. Stanley was an avid golfer and car enthusiast. He enjoyed hosting Derby parties and having yard sales.He was...
Ora Decker Travis
Sep 8, 2013
Ora Decker Travis, age 92 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013. She was retired from Philip Morris and a former member of 9th & O Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel; parents, Leslie and Mallie Geary Decker; several brothers and sisters.Mrs. Travis is survived by her children, Shirleen McFadden (Will), Gean Travis (Bev),...
Ollie B. Hampton
Sep 8, 2013
Ollie B. Hampton, 77, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2013, in Louisville, KY. He was the son of the late Ollie and Beatrice Hampton, Sr. Ollie was rasied in Huntsville, Alabama. He was retired from roofing which was his passion. He loved to go fishing, hunting with his son and grandson's, riding motorcycles and cooking. He is survived by...
Donna Slauenwhite
Sep 8, 2013
Donna Jeanne Slauenwhite 69, left the bonds of this earth to return to her Heavenly Father after a long illness on Sunday September 8, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Donna had a active social life, she was chairman of the Wednesday Compass Bridge Club and played with several other bridge groups. She loved quilting and belonged to...
Dennis Applewhaite
Sep 7, 2013
Dennis Applewhaite passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2013. Born in Airy Hill, Barbados, West Indies. He was a kind and generous father and grandfather. His children and grandchildren were the joy of his life and he loved spending time with them.Son of the late Lionel Applewhaite of Airy Hill, Barbados. Dennis is survived by his son, Rafik Applewhaite; daughter,...
George Webber
Sep 5, 2013
George E. Webber, 82, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2013. He enjoyed farming, playing cornhole and tinkering on his cars. George was born on June 9, 1931 in Hays, Kansas to the late Charles Lester and Leah Lavon (Lovelady) Webber. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Webber; his brothers in law, Tony (Barbara) Goodhue and...
Charles William Atherton
Sep 4, 2013
In Loving Memory of:Charles "Chuck" William Atherton, 83, born October 25, 1929, returned to his Heavenly Father Wednesday, September 4, 2013. He was a member of Highland Park 1st Baptist Church. He was retired from Zayre's Department Stores. He loved to fish, play golf and spend time with his family. Another one of his joys was traveling with his family....
Mildred Rose Kinser
Sep 4, 2013
Mildred Rose "Moby" Kinser, age 89 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2013. She was a member of St. Bartholemew Catholic Church and a member of the Swiss Ladies Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Anna Pearl Linning Ubben; and a brother, Bud Ubben. Mrs. Kinser is survived by her loving husband of 66...
Phyllis E. Porter
Sep 4, 2013
Phyllis E. Porter, 63, of Louisville, KY passed away on September 4, 2013. She was a former Certified Nurse's Assistant at Westminster Nursing Home and was a member of Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist.She was born on October 12, 1949, in Louisville, KY to the late William and Bertha (Poynter) Porter. She was also preceded in death by her brother, William...
Lamonte Owens
Sep 3, 2013
Lamonte Dewayne Owens was born on October 18, 1970, in Louisville, KY to R.D. Owens Jr and the late Dorothy Chambers. He departed from this earth on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Lamonte was very loveable, friendly, and he had a laugh that was contagious with a voice that would echo in any room. Throughout life's journey, he never met a...
Walter Kendrick Smith, Sr.
Sep 3, 2013
Walter K. Smith, Sr., 74, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. He was an avid gardener and an extremely talented mechanic. Walter was born on February 2, 1939 in Adairville, Kentucky to the late Clinton B. Smith and Eleanor (Kendrick) Smith Cotton. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Rena McPhetters, James Smith,...
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