Obituaries
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....
Earl Showalter
Dec 27, 2013
Earl Showalter, 93, passed away on December 27, 2013. He was a decorated WWII Army veteran serving as a 1st Scout in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater receiving 2 purple hearts and 5 Bronze stars, earning 1 of those in the Philippine Liberation. Earl retired from Brown-Foreman after 40 plus years. Most of all he was a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather....
Melody Hyberger Berry
Dec 27, 2013
Melody Hyberger Berry, age 37 of Louisville, passed away Friday, December 27, 2013. She is survived by her parents, Linda Hyberger and Ken Hyberger (Brenda Halpin); brother, Tony Bright; sister, Shelley Morgan; nephew, Christian; niece Alexis; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral ceremony will be 2pm Monday, December 30, 2013 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Drive with...
Mary Evelyn Davis
Dec 27, 2013
Mary Evelyn (Bilbrey) Davis age 55 passed away at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center on December 27, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father Ras Bennett Bilbrey. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.She is survived by her son Michael , her mother and step father Lee and Bob Moyers, sister Dinny Walker, brother Ben Bilbrey, nieces...
James Michael Shuffitt
Dec 26, 2013
James "Jamie" Michael Shuffitt, 28, of Louisville, KY passed away on December 26, 2013. Jamie was born on November 27, 1985, in Louisville to Wayne and Elizabeth "Betsy" (Dodson) Shuffitt. His father preceded him in death. Jamie was also preceded in death by his grandparents; James and Mary Dodson, and Wiley and Ethelyne Shuffitt; and godmother, Rose Poll. Jamie is...
Garnetta Snyder
Dec 26, 2013
Garnetta "Boots" Snyder, age 87 of Jeffersontown, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013. She retired from Sears after 27 years of service, and was a member of J-town United Methodist Church. Boots is survived by her children, David Snyder (Pam) and Jan Mullinix (Tom); grandchildren, David Snyder III and Christina Owens (Anthony); 3 great-grandchildren; brother, Charles Snider; nephew, Joe Cohen;...
David Alvin Zollner
Dec 26, 2013
David Alvin Zollner age 58 passed away in Louisville, KY surrounded by his loving family on December 26, 2013. He worked 35 years for Bechtel Corporation. After retiring he returned to Louisville to be with his family. Dave enjoyed fishing, boating, traveling and cheering on his Green Bay Packers. Dave is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Betty...
Shirley Carole Thomas
Dec 26, 2013
Shirley Carole Thomas (Loyless), 78 passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013. She was a beautiful and extremely intelligent person who was deeply loved by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Mary Loyless; her sister, Jaquita Wilson; and her brother, David Loyless. She will be missed by her family and especially her three daughters who...
Jacob Lozier
Dec 25, 2013
Jacob Arthur Lozier, 30, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013. Jacob was born on March 16, 1983 in New Albany, Indiana to Mark Lozier and Whitney Harper-Dey. He is also survived by his brother, Joshua Lozier; grandmother, Nancy Lozier; Niece, Lillian Lozier, three uncles and several cousins.Jacob is preceded in death by his grandparents, Cecil Lozier...
Steven R. Hurst
Dec 25, 2013
Steven R. Hurst, 65, of Borden, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013. He was a United States Army veteran that served his country during the Vietnam War and was a member of the VFW Post 6636 in Salem, Indiana. Steve enjoyed camping and as well as spending time with his family. Steve was born on November 28, 1948...
Mary Myers
Dec 25, 2013
Mary Joyce Myers, born August 15, 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky, also known as "Joy, Moma and Nana" went home on Christmas Day. Joy is preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Owen Sturgeon, father, Clell Sturgeon and brother, Raymond Sturgeon, mother in law, Wanda Elizabeth Myers and Maime Louise Ottinger. Joy is survived by her husband of twenty eight years,...
Harry Woodson Jr.
Dec 23, 2013
Harry Woodson Jr.,76, of Louisville, passed away December 23, 2013. He was a loving father who loved to fish. He was a member of the American Legion Post.Preceeded in death by his parents Rose and Harry Woodson Sr. His wife Barbara Woodson, and his brother David Woodson. Survived by his three children; Tony Woodson(Rhonda), Troy Woodson(Kim), and Tracy Cole, 13...
Jerry Johnson
Dec 22, 2013
Jerry F. Johnson, age 71 of Louisville, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2013. He was an Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Dorcas Stoner Johnson. Jerry is survived by his children, Jeremiah W. Johnson (Angela) and Jill L. Johnson; grandchildren, Isaiah and Gabriel; brothers, Carl W. Johnson, Jr. (Betty) and Marvin Eugene Johnson....
Dorothy Mae Rule
Dec 21, 2013
Dorothy Mae Rule, age 88, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at her residence in Dayton, Ohio. Dorothy, a longtime resident of Louisville, Kentucky, was born on July 26, 1925. She was preceded in death by her parents: Teddy & Hattie Travelstead; and her younger sister: Carole Lee Dennis. Dorothy is survived by her son: Charles T. (Sandy) Rule...
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