Obituaries
Andrea Mae Weist
Andrea Mae Weist passed away October 12th at Jewish Hospital.She is survived by her son, Larry Horstman; three daughters, Jackie Smith, Mary Horstman and Carol Mote; brothers, George, Jake, Rodger, Tommy and Ricky Perdue.sister, Sandra McIntrye; 9 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren.
Catherine Nicolemorriss Straw
Catherine Nicole Morriss Straw, age 27 passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011. She was owner of "Two Girls and a Mop" and had attended Daymar College. She is preceded in death by her daughter Destiny Alexis Straw, grandfather Gerald R. Eger, and mother-in-law Sharon L. Straw.Nicole is survived by her husband, William Scott Straw; children, Katelyn Rose Straw and Colton...
Harold Wibbels
Harold E. Wibbels, 90, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Harold was a VFW member-at-large and a member of Masonic Falls Lodge #749 in Clarksville. An avid golfer, he was a member of the U.S. Golf Association (USGA) and had worked at Wooded View Golf Course after retirement...
Norma Houchens
Norma V. (Thornton) Haycraft Houchens, 73, of Clarksville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Norma had worked as a certified nursing assistant for many years. She loved to cook—especially desserts and candy—for her family and friends. Norma took pleasure in working in her flower garden and visiting her friends.Norma was born on July 4, 1938 in Harrison County...
Charlotte R.(Simpkins) Heishman
Charlotte R. (Simpkins) Heishman, 71, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011 after nearly a 14 year fight against cancer. She was a native of West Virginia and a graduate of Huntington area schools and Marshall University. She is survived by her daughter, Michele Parks (Mike) of Clarksville, IN, sons, Dr. Matthew Heishman and Dr. A.J. Matthews both of Lexington,...
James Ash
James Kenneth "Kenny" Ash, 58, of Clarksville, Indiana passed away on Friday, October 7, 2011 at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. Kenny was born on September 15, 1953 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late James Leonard Ash & Peggy Mae (Wigginton) Wright. He was a member of the Sons of American Veterans. Kenny enjoyed watching NASCAR and was...
Lori Klein
Lori A. (Hurst) Klein, 50, of Borden passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011. Lori was a member of Daisy Hill United Methodist Church where she served as the director of the Vacation Bible School program and taught Sunday school for many years. She was currently an instructional assistant at Borden Elementary and a member of Day Spring Emmaus Walk...
David G. Brandon
Mr. David G. Brandon, age 68 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011. David was a man of valor, not only in his actions, in his service to his country with two tours in Vietnam, but truly in his heart. He was always the true gentleman, would treat me like such a princess when opening doors, walking on the...
Elizabeth Wrightson
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Copeland Wrightson of Louisville passed away peacefully at her daughter's home October 8, 2011. She was born in Huntington, West Virginia on September 15, 1925 to the late O. E. Copeland and Clara Neylon. She graduated valedictorian from St. Joseph High School in Huntington, attended Ohio Dominican College in Columbus, Ohio and received her masters in Social...
George W. Rogers
Rogers, George W. "Bob", 66 passed away October 6th.He was a member of Boaz Masonic Lodge, Louisville Kennel Club, a U S Air Force Veteran and retired from Ford KY Truck Plant.He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; daughters,Alicia McGinnis (Brad) and Ginger Reid (Sammy) a sister Ann Martin and grandchildren, Brandi, Trey, Chas and Zane.Funeral ceremony Saturday 4 PM...
Charles J. Offutt
Mr. Charles J. Offutt (C.O.), age 83 of Louisville, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. He was a WWII Marine Veteran and was retired from Koch Beef Company. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles L. and Mary F. Offutt, and four brothers, Johnny, Jimmy, Paul and Joseph Offutt.Charles is survived by his loving wife of 32...
Joan Swann
Mrs. Joan Swann passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2011. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2011 at Floydsburg Cemetery in Crestwood, Kentucky.
Mary Lou Sideras
Mary Lou Sideras, 82, passed away October 4, 2011. She was a former member and employee of St. James Church and a member of St. Frances Church. She is survived by her son, George (Paula); daughter, Kitty Shay; grandchildren Jessica Myers (John); James Paten (Lindsey); Zachary and Luke Sideras, and the recent love of her life, great-grandson, Henry Myers.Mary Lou...
John Frederick
John Benjamin Frederick, 76, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2011. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, John retired with LG&E after 27 years. He was born on June 16, 1935 in Harrison County, Indiana to the late Claude and Olga (Smith) Frederick. John is survived by his wife, Shirley A. (Becht) Frederick; children, David Frederick (Kelly), Tamela Frederick,...
Regina Beasley
Regina Yvonne Beasley, 66, passed away Saturday at Norton Audubon Hospital.She was a Home health care nurse.She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Bobbie Huggins and sister, Bobbie Abrams.She is survived by her daughter, Nina Jordan-Smith. sisters,Jacqueline Tolliver, Ellen Willams, Delorse Dunbar and Patricia Huggins, brothers, Albert Jr.,Ronald, and Steven Huggins and four grandchildren.A memorial service will...
Donald Younger
Donald Eugene Younger 62, passed away September 28th at Robey Rex Medical Center. He was a US Navy Veteran.He is survived by his son Eric Younger,a brother, Dave Younger and sister, Connie Markowitz.A graveside service will be at 12 Noon Wednesday at the KY Veterans Cemetery Central Radcliff, KY.
James "Kent" Shirley
James "Kent" Shirley, 68, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2011 at his residence in Floyds Knobs, IN with family at his side. He was a retired mill rite at Henry Vogt Machine. Kent was a member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church, American Quarter Horse Assn., American Kennel Club, Farm Bureau and the Palomino Horse Breeders of...
Charles "C.K.Moochoken" Bailey
Charles "C.K.", "Moocho", "Ken" Bailey, 69, of New Albany passed away on Monday, September 26, 2011. C.K. retired from B.F. Goodrich Corporation and enjoyed the friendship of many. An avid motorcyclist, he was a member of the Golden Hawks Motorcycle Club and 100 Pipers Social Club. A talented musician, he traveled all around the area with his beloved music. At...
Donald Ray Smith
Mr. Donald Ray Smith, Jr., age 38 of Louisville, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2011. He was an electrician with the Louisville Medical Center Steam and Cold Water Plant. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy L. and Dorothy Smith of South Lyon, Michigan and Elder Dan and Bertha Adkins of Huddy, Kentucky.Donnie is survived by his...
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