Obituaries
Winifred Lawson
Aug 30, 2012
Winifred E. Lawson , age 88, passed away on Thursday August 30th at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was preceded in death by her husband, Oval (Mutt) Lawson, her three brothers and a sister.She is survived by her children, Regena (Carl) Hardesty, Dianne (Bill) Satterly, Sandra Lawson, and Greg (Patty) Lawson; sister, Shirley Boggs; six grandchildren and six...
Linda Suegutgsell Garrett
Aug 29, 2012
LINDA SUE GUTGSELL GARRETT, age 58, of Louisville, passed away on August 29, 2012, after her courageous battle against acute myeloid leukemia. Linda dedicated her life to the service of family and others. She was a devoted, empathetic, and remarkable LPN for 32 years. She continually expressed her deep love of family through acts of kindness, selflessness, and support. She...
George Edward Hess
Aug 29, 2012
George Edward Hess, age 78 of Louisville, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. He is survived by his daughter, Karen Pryor (Donnie); grandchildren, Cory and Alaina; long-time companion, Mai Parker; Mai's 8 children, 23 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 12 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 1, 2012 with funeral ceremony at 4:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home,...
John Abraham, Jr.
Aug 28, 2012
John Robert (Bob) Abraham, Jr., age 78 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Originally from Harlan County, he was born to the late John Sr. and Lillie Howard Abraham. He was a retired plastics engineer at GE and was an avid basketball fan. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Rodrick Abraham. Bob is survived by...
Donald Davis
Aug 28, 2012
Davis, Donald L., age 77, passed away August 28, 2012.He was a member of Kosair Shrine and Mason.He was a former employee of Resthaven Family Cemetery and a retired funeral director and embalmer with Ratterman and Sons and Pearson Ratterman Brothers Funeral Homes. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.He is survived by his wife, the former Janet Gorman; daughters,...
Mitchell Flowers
Aug 28, 2012
FLOWERS, MITCHELL DALE, "MITCH," 56, of Brooks, Kentucky, passed away after a long illness on August 27, 2012.As an ordained Southern Baptist pastor and public school teacher for more than thirty years, Mitch devoted his life to Jesus Christ and to children. He was involved over the years with the YMCA, church ministry, Awana Clubs, and Child Evangelism Fellowship. Mitch...
James Madison
Aug 28, 2012
James P Madison age 76, passed away on August 27, 2012 at Baptist East Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by, his parents Ralph and Alma Madison, five brothers and three sisters.He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years ,Lynette, three daughters, Paula(Alan)Frankel, Robin(Jay)Etherton, Tammy(Ken)Risen. Thirteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and two sisters, Gracie...
Alberta Beard
Aug 27, 2012
Alberta Scott "Scottie" Beard, of Louisville, went Home to her Heavenly Father, August 27, 2012. She was a member of Beechwood Baptist Church and a past employee of The Hat Box, Bycks, and Markdowns of St. Matthews. She was a women's clothing aficionado, always dressing her customers in the latest styles. She was also a great animal lover. Scottie is...
Vivian Aline Cooper
Aug 26, 2012
Vivian Aline Jenkins Cooper, age 83, of Louisville passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012. She was formerly from Anniston, Alabama and was employed there for a number of years with Martin's Department Store. "Momma C" adopted and loved everyone she met. She bravely fought the fight against fibromyalgia for over a decade. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Eldon D."Bo" Bowman
Aug 26, 2012
Eldon D. "Bo" Bowman, 67, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2012 after battling several long health issues. He was a life-long road trucker who enjoyed horseback riding in his younger years, old cars, fishing and hunting. He was a free-spirited person that you could always count on for a joke or an impish smile. He...
Patricia Sewell
Aug 26, 2012
Patricia Sewell, age 81 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012. Pat was a member of Middletown United Methodist Church. She retired from GE Aircraft Engines in Cincinnati after over 40 years of service. Pat was preceded in death by her beloved niece, Tish Tucker Voll.Pat is survived by her sister, Nancy Tucker (Jim); lifelong friend/sister, Marty Creal; niece,...
Reginald W. Thompkins, Jr.
Aug 26, 2012
Reginald "Reggie" Thompkins Jr, was called home to be with Jesus on August 26, 2012. He was born on July 30, 1971 to Lorraine Beckham Thompkins and Reginald Thompkins, Sr. Reggie never met a stranger and was a loveable, kind and gentle person. He leaves to cherish his memory: mother, Lorraine Gray (Butch), grandmother, Fannie Thompkins, grandfather, Matthew Beckham, sisters,...
Vivian Cooper
Aug 26, 2012
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Benjamin Franklin Mcadams, Jr.
Aug 25, 2012
Benjamin Franklin McAdams, Jr., age 86 of Simpsonville, formerly of Shepherdsville and Elizabethtown, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012. He was a WWII Army Veteran, a member of the Simpsonville Baptist Church, former member of First Baptist Church of Shepherdsville, member of Gideons International, was a Kentucky Colonel, and was a farmer. He was preceded in death by the love...
Frederick Scott Ward
Aug 25, 2012
Frederick Scott Ward, age 38 of Jeffersonville, passed away Friday, August 24, 2012 at his home. He was a graduate of DeSales High School. He was a Marine Corp Veteran, and served in Operation Restore Democracy in Haiti. He was preceded in death by his mother, Becky Ward; brother, Jimmy Ward; grandfather, Frederick Hoffmann; and father, Orville Dillinger.Scott is survived...
Harvey B. Sink
Aug 24, 2012
Harvey Britton "Britt" Sink, age 48 of Louisville, passed away Friday, August 24, 2012. He was a Navy Veteran and Master Union Electrician, and a member of IBEW local 369. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Britton Sink.Britt is survived by his son, Samuel Britton Sink; his wife, Stephanie Pash Sink; father, Riley Sam Sink (Ruthmary); brother,...
Jimmie Thomas
Aug 24, 2012
Jimmie Dean Thomas, 69, passed away on August 24, 2012. Jimmie was born on November 13, 1942 to the late James William Thomas & Julia Maradean (McQueen) Oakes. He was united in marriage to Clora Catherine Bennett on December 4, 1963 which brought three children to bless their home. Jimmie was a proud Marine, rising to the rank of Corporal...
Rita Lynn Hornback
Aug 23, 2012
Hornback, Rita Lynn, 70 passed away August 23rd with her family by her side.She was born on April 17, 1942 in South Gate, CA.She retired as a Production Inspector for Philip Morris USA with 25 years of service, beloved by her large family and friends and an active member of Southeast Christian Church for 26 years.She is survived by her...
Judy Hinrichsen
Aug 23, 2012
Judy A Hinrichsen (Skaggs) age 72, passed away on 8/23/2012 at Parkway Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was a member of the Ladys Auxillary at the VFW Post in Valley Station.She was preceded in death by her husband Rusty, parents; Hubert and Ruby Skaggs, brothers; Warner and James Skaggs.She is survived by her children; Denise(John)Warner,...
Donald Ray Perkins
Aug 23, 2012
Donald Ray Perkins, age 65 of Fisherville, went home to be with his Saviour on Thursday, August 23, 2012. He was an Air Force Veteran and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was preceded in death by his father Frank Dalton Perkins; mother and step-father, Odell Harned Blair and Vennie Blair, Jr. Donald is survived by his loving wife...
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