Obituaries
Betty Culton
May 2, 2013
Betty S. (Long) Walcott Culton, 78, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky. Betty was born on July 2, 1934 to the late James & Susie (Cundiff) Long. Betty's loving family includes her children, Janet Manning, Amber Donna Alvey, Gina Whalen, Joy Hartz, Laura Snow, & Cliff Walcott; 8 brothers & sisters; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren &...
Roberta Kirchgessner
May 2, 2013
Roberta Lee (Smith) Kirchgessner, 59, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013 in New Albany, Indiana. Roberta was born on October 7, 1953 to the late Robert & Ruth (Henderson) Smith. She was united in marriage to Merrell Joseph Kirchgessner, Sr. on June 14, 1980. Roberta was a devoted wife & mother. She loved taking rides to enjoy the country...
John "Mike" Tichenor, Sr.
May 1, 2013
John "Mike" Tichenor, Sr., 65, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. He was an employee of O'Connor and Raque for over 27 years. Mike was an avid bow hunter and fisherman. Mike was born on April 18, 1948 in Louisville to the late Rhodes S. and Pauline (Adams) Tichenor. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Barbara...
Elaine Gookin
May 1, 2013
Elaine (Ederheimer) Gookin, 63, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2013 at Parkway Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Elaine was born on July 9, 1949 in New York, New York to the late Paul & Lois (Hubbard) Ederheimer. She is survived by her brother, David Ederheimer (Carolyn); sister-in-law, Sherry Ederheimer; nieces & nephews, Emma Oberdieck (Brian) and their children, Timothy,...
Carolyn Jean Gnau
May 1, 2013
Carolyn Jean Gnau 57, passed away May 1, 2013 into the arms of her Heavenly Father with her loving family by her side. She was employed by Humana and was a Team Leader. Carol loved to travel with her husband and enjoyed scrapbooking and Pinterest in her spare time. She adored her two cats; Mister & Holly Berry.She was a...
Garnett Morris
Apr 29, 2013
Morris, Garnett Cecil Morris 57, passed away on April 29, 2013 at Kindred Hospital. He left behind a wife, Lou Anne Morris; sons, Andrew (Emily) Morris and Daniel Morris; daughters, Samantha and Sarah Morris; and many more to cherish his memory.A Celebration of Life will be held, Sunday, May 5, 2013, from 12-6 pm at a private residence, 9907 Lochwick...
Michael Hulsey
Apr 29, 2013
Michael "Admiral" Hulsey 59 passed away on April 29, 2013 at Veterans Memorial Hospital with his wife Sherry by his side. He served in the United States Airforce for 2 years, enjoyed all sports, loved to read murder mysteries, and enjoyed spending time with his family.Michael is survived by his loving wife Sherry, and his daughter Amy Rene Hulsey. He...
Harvey Paul Sternberg Jr.
Apr 28, 2013
Harvey Paul Sternberg Jr. born November 9, 1938, in San Juan, Texas returned to his Heavenly Father on April 28, 2013. He was married 53 years to his loving wife Mary and blessed with 5 children. Harvey enjoyed being at the lake, watching the hummingbirds and was a real nature enthusiast. He was Baptist and read his Bible daily. His...
Letitia Housley
Apr 28, 2013
Letitia Marie Housley was the daughter of Patsy and Carl Branham. She was the mother of Alicia Chasteen and Dewayne Housley , was a grandmother of Hunter Housley, Demarcus , Treyvon , Joslyn and Jordan Jacobs. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. Letitia children and grandchildren was her world. She was born in 1961 at St. Anthony Hospital...
Ronald Bates
Apr 28, 2013
Yeoman Chief Petty Officer, Ronald Anthony Bates was born in Louisville, Ky on April 18, 1953. He left this earth to return home on April 28, 2013. Ronald selflessly served our country in the Navy from July 1970 to March 1993. He is affectionately known by his family as "Ronnie", "Uncle Ronnie", "Dad", " Papa" and last but certainly not...
Edward Chester Liana
Apr 28, 2013
Edward Chester Liana, age 89, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Edward was born February 25, 1924 in Detroit, MI, to the late Frank and Pauline Liana. He attended Chadsey High School in Detroit before serving his country in the Navy. After leaving the Navy, Edward joined Chrysler as an engineer, ultimately retiring after 34 years.In addtion to his...
Joseph A. Strahl
Apr 26, 2013
Joseph A. Strahl, formerly of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran who proudly served his country during WWII. Joe was born on May 5, 1921 in Floyds Knobs, Indiana to the late George Emile Strahl and Frances Evelyn (Hatfield) Strahl. He was preceded in death by his siblings,...
Judith Walters
Apr 26, 2013
Judith Elaine (Kepner) Walters, 65, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky. Judy was born on December 2, 1947 in Onawa, Iowa to the late Vernon Lester & Marjorie Lillian (Bolles) Kepner. She was united in marriage to James William Walters on December 31, 1995 and with this union, brought together two loving and devoted families. Judy...
Nellie Jackson
Apr 26, 2013
Mrs. Nellie Jackson passed away Friday, April 26, 2013. She was a homemaker who loved her family very much. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude; children, Kitty Weakly, Donald, Paul and Randal Jackson, and Judy Smith. Mrs. Jackson is survived by her grandchildren, Jerry and Ronnie Weakly, sons of Kitty; Debra Nowlin, Donnie Jackson, Holli Newton and...
Elizabeth A.(Schunter) Habermel
Apr 25, 2013
Elizabeth A. (Schunter) Habermel, 80, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Wedgewood Health Care Campus in Clarksville. Elizabeth was born on November 18, 1931 in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania to the late Sydney and Florence (Tudgay) Schunter. She is survived by her sons, John F. Habermel, Chris B. Habermel, Jeffery S. Habermel (Susie), and Dan P. Habermel (Paul Donnells). Cremation...
Joyce F. Duguid
Apr 24, 2013
Joyce S. (Forrester) Duguid, 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Joyce was a member of the Transatlantic Brides & Parents Association and the Limeys and Leprechauns. Joyce was born on July 15, 1933 in Linlithgow, Scotland, to the late Sidney and Agnes (Hulston) Forrester. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Duguid. She is survived...
Sara Robinson
Apr 24, 2013
Sara Lou Jarboe Robinson left this world to join her mother on Wednesday April 24, 2013. Mom loved gardening, shopping and her grandchildren most of all. Sara attended UK and was a retired Operations Manager VP with PNC Brokerage.Sara is the daughter of Ralph and Maxine Roach Jarboe, sister of Ralph "Troxie"(Glenda) Jarboe and Maxine "Macca"(Jerry)Eye. Mother of Melissa(Don)Ray and...
Minnie Hayden
Apr 24, 2013
Minnie Hayden, age 94 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl, parents Ferdinand and Bertha Hahlen Gauman, and her daughter Juanita and her son Robert. She is survived by her children, Pat (Jimmy) Cruise, Charlene Sanders; daughter-in-law Joann Hayden; 7 grandchildren, Rick Zabel, Bill Zabel (Denise), Cathy Zabel, Shawn Hayden...
Betty Jo(Stucky) Vessels
Apr 23, 2013
Betty Jo (Stucky) Vessels, 65, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013. She recently earned an associate's degree from Ivy Tech and was an avid reader. Most of all, Betty loved and adored her children and grandchildren. Betty was born on January 28, 1948 in Borden, Indiana to the late Ralph and Freida (Ferber) Stucky. She was...
Lois "Jean"(Schmitt) Wolfe
Apr 23, 2013
Lois J. (Schmitt) Wolfe, 89, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at her home. She was a member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church in Floyds Knobs, Indiana and retired from Airguard in New Albany. Lois was born on October 6, 1923 in Harrison County, Indiana to the late Perry and Flora (Richert) Schmitt. She was also...
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