Obituaries

Vincent J. Hargadon Jr.

Vincent J. Hargadon Jr.

Aug 21, 2012

Vincent J. Hargadon Jr., age 75 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Vincent was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a graduate of St. Xavier High School and St. Louis University with a degree in aeronautical engineering. Vincent was very active in the Gideons. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent J. Hargadon...

Melinda Stoess

Melinda Stoess

Aug 21, 2012

Melinda "Mindy" Lois Mason Stoess, age 52 of Simpsonville, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012. She was a former employee at the Martinrea Heavy Stamping Plant (former Budd Plant), was a member of the Honorable Order of the Kentucky Colonels, and she was an avid Bingo player. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Nadene Starritt Mason....

Margaret Bittinger

Margaret Bittinger

Aug 21, 2012

Margaret Bittinger, age 80 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Margaret was a homemaker who loved to spend time with her seven children. She enjoyed shopping, cooking, reading, dancing to country music, and riding motorcycles. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents Louis Walter Turner Sr. and Mary Jane Turner; husband Roy E. Bittinger Sr.; brother Louis...

Richard I. Cooper

Richard I. Cooper

Aug 20, 2012

Richard I. Cooper, 60, of Palmyra, IN, passed away on August 20, 2012 at his home. He was a retired mechanic with TARC, an avid deer hunter and a member of Blue River Christian Church. Richard was born on November 12, 1951 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Joseph V. Cooper and Juanita F. (Brown) Dooley. He is survived...

Patricia Hinson

Patricia Hinson

Aug 20, 2012

Patricia C. Henson, 87, passed away Monday, August 20, 2012.

Mamie L.(Brown) Stubbins

Mamie L.(Brown) Stubbins

Aug 19, 2012

Mamie L. (Brown) Stubbins, 84, of New Albany, Indiana answered the call of her Heavenly Father and entered into eternal rest and peace on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at the home of her sister in Jeffersonville. She retired from Indiana Bell and was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church in New Albany. Mamie was born on August 27, 1927 to...

Susan Ann Anderson

Susan Ann Anderson

Aug 19, 2012

Susan Ann Anderson, age 67 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2012. Susan was a loving wife for 48 years and the mother of three sons.Susan is survived by her husband, Merrill Anderson Jr.; sons Merrill "Andy" Anderson III (Stephanie), Chris Anderson, and Brad Anderson; sister Shirley Bosler (Nick); and brother Charles Nicklies. Visitation will be held from 4:00pm...

William H."Bill" Palmer, Sr.

William H."Bill" Palmer, Sr.

Aug 19, 2012

William H. "Bill" Palmer, Sr., 85, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012. He was the owner of Palmer Roofing Company and a huge UofL fan. Bill joined the Navy during WWII to fight alongside his brother, Al, and was a Mason for over 50 years. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, and could easily be described as a people person. Bill...

Nelda Scull

Nelda Scull

Aug 17, 2012

Nelda Ruth Thomas Scull (Grammy), 70, went to her heavenly home August 17, 2012. In her final hour, she was surrounded with family by her side as they sang hymns, read scripture and reminisced about a life well lived. Born in Burkesville, Kentucky May 17, 1942 and raised in Jeffersonville, Nelda spent her adult life in Clarksville, Indiana. She graduated...

William Scott

William Scott

Aug 14, 2012

William Parkie Scott, 92 passed away Tuesday August 14th. He was born on July 12th 1920 to Clint and Ollie Calloway Scott in Berea, KY.Mr. Scott was an Army veteran of WW II and a truck driver for Mead/Thoroughbred Container for many years.Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Juanita Scott, sons,...

Joseph R."Joe" Book

Joseph R."Joe" Book

Aug 13, 2012

Joseph R. "Joe" Book, 54 passed away on August 13, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. Joe could be described as a jack-of-all-trades, selflessly giving to others and enjoying the work he did on the family farm. A self-employed carpenter, he framed houses by profession and was a former employee of Kime's Construction in New Albany....

John E. Simon

John E. Simon

Aug 12, 2012

John E. Simon, age 75 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 at his home. John was a member of the Kentucky Air National Guard from 1954 to 1956. He proudly wore his Veterans of the Korean War hat throughout his life. John was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae Simon, and his daughter, Luana Woods.John is...

Kathryn Larocco

Kathryn Larocco

Aug 12, 2012

Kathryn LaRocco ("Mimi"), age 68 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012. Kathryn was formerly employed by the State of Kentucky Social Services and the American Red Cross. She was preceded in death by her son, Ricky LaRocco, and grandson, Saige LaRocco.Kathryn is survived by her daughter, Candy Smith (Dennis); sons Robert LaRocco, Ron LaRocco (Pam), and Donald LaRocco;...

Theodore Buehner

Theodore Buehner

Aug 11, 2012

Theodore William "Ted" Buehner, 81, of Sellersburg, IN, went to be with the Lord on August 11, 2012. Ted was born on August 31, 1930 in Graceville, Minnesota, to the late Tobias & Wilma (Priep) Buehner. He was united in marriage to Shirley M. Biller on June 4, 1955 which brought three children to bless their home. In 1963, Ted...

Johnny Bratton

Johnny Bratton

Aug 10, 2012

John Bratton was always up for a good challenge. He is now resting peacefully and comfortably after several months of battling an accumulation of complicated ailments, pancreatic cancer being the number one villain. He took his last breath and left our earthly world on Friday, Aug 10, 2012 @ 1:45 am at Norton Brownsboro Hospital with his loving wife by...

Carmon Moon

Carmon Moon

Aug 9, 2012

Moon, Carmon Marvetta Alexander, 69 passed away August 9th.She was a member of Southeast Christian Church and BethlehemEvangelical United Church of Christ.Mrs. Moon was a Registered Nurse and worked for University of LouisvilleHospital and performed with her husband Stan in the Musical Group, The New Moons.She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Colleen Sheffield Alexander; step-mother, Zelma...

Myra Florzeta Darnell

Myra Florzeta Darnell

Aug 9, 2012

Myra Flor Zeta Darnell, age 39 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2012. She attended St. Rita Catholic Church, was a caregiver, volunteered for Little Sisters of the Poor in the Phillipines, and was a loving Mother, Wife and friend. She was preceded in death by her father.Myra is survived by her loving husband, Mark; son, EJ Ramos; daughter,...

Dennis Michael Wempe Jr.

Dennis Michael Wempe Jr.

Aug 9, 2012

Dennis Michael Wempe, Jr., beloved son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend, age 41, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012. He was a Criminal Justice student at Sullivan University and had a deep love for Jesus Christ. Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Michael Wempe, Sr. and grandparents, Bill Horne, Belle Casillas and Kenneth Wempe, Sr.Dennis is...

Clarence Wright

Clarence Wright

Aug 8, 2012

WRIGHT, CLARENCE KENNETH "KENNY" SR., 58, passed away August 8, 2012 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Hazel Wright ; his brothers, Lawrence and Marvin Wright; and his sister, Wanda Faye Simpson. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife Sandra; sons, Clarence K. Wright II (Erica), St. Mary's, GA, LaVone Rece...

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