Obituaries
Myra Rochelle Hickman
May 13, 2015
Myra Rochelle Hickman, age 46 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015. She was formerly employed with WQMF Radio, where she made many friends, and also at the Kentucky Driving School.Myra is survived by her loving husband, Christian D. Burks, who shared her life for over 30 years; her son, Derrick Hickman (Wendy Fawbush); her father, Walter L. Hickman,...
James Clifford Truitt
May 13, 2015
James "Jim" C. Truitt, 64, died peacefully at Floyd Memorial Hospital, New Albany, Indiana, on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 due to complications from pneumonia. He worked at the Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives, Inc. and part-time at Korrect Optical.Jim is survived by his wife of 33 years, Carolyn (Weaver) Truitt; daughter, Andrea (Matthew Drabek); sisters, Margaret Truitt Wright and Alice...
Joann Cecilia(Whited) Bridges
May 13, 2015
Joann Cecilia(Whited) Bridges, 70, of New Albany, Indiana was called home on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. She was born on November 24, 1944 in Louisville, Kentucky to Robert and Agnes Whited. Joann worked at Colgate for 17 years. She enjoyed going to the casino boat, horse racing, and was an avid UK fan.Joann is survived by her daughters, Sheila Wheeler(Larry),...
Charles Edward Franklin
May 13, 2015
Charles Edward Franklin, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on May 13, 2015. Charlie was born on October 16, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Edward and Florence Grace (Radford) Franklin. Charlie was also preceded in death by his brother, Ray B. Franklin.Charlie graduated from duPont Manual High School in 1969 and worked for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department...
James D. Doyle
May 13, 2015
James D. Doyle, 81, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on May 13, 2015. He was an Army Veteran. Jim was a Pharmacist in Washington, D.C. where he served as Vice President of the Pharmaceutical Association of Washington, D.C. He was an active member of the W.O.W. Organization and the Louisville Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Connie Ruth Mcbride
May 13, 2015
Connie Ruth McBride, 50, of Louisville,Kentucky was called home on Wednesday, May13, 2015. She was born on August 26, 1964 in Sacramento, California to Charles and Shirley Nunley. Connie worked as a cab driver for many years. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, UofL basketball, and spending time with family and friends.Connie is survived by her children, Samantha, Jennifer, and Alton McBride...
Scott Allan Jones
May 12, 2015
Jones, Scott Allan, 52, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on May 12, 2015 with his daughter Crystal and sister Shari by his side. Scott was born on August 17, 1962, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He preceded in death by his son, Tyler Scott Jones, and daughter, Tiffany Lynn Jones. Scott is survived by his two daughter's, Crystal Jones and Taylor Jones;...
Robert Blanton
May 12, 2015
Robert Thomas Blanton, 68, passed away on May 12, 2015. He enjoyed being a truck driver and watching sports. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roma and Mary Blanton; brothers, James, Gerald, Paul and Charlie Blanton; sisters, Frances Sharp and Wanda Lukeas.He is survived by his wife of 20 years Sheryl Blanton; children, Mary Alice, Cecelia, Heidi and...
David Ray Blankenbaker
May 11, 2015
David Ray Blankenbaker, 75, of Memphis,Indiana was called home on Monday, May 11, 2015. He was born on November 3, 1939 in Pekin, Indiana to Raymond and Ruth Blankenbaker. David was a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and friends.Along with his parents, David was preceded in death by his wife, Mary...
Mikel Scott Tyler
May 11, 2015
Mikel Scott Tyler, 40, of Jeffersontown, lost his will to live on Monday, May 11, 2015. He was an avid volunteer fire fighter. Mikel was a nurse and loved to care for others. He was a veteran of the Air Force and Army. Mikel was survived by his wife, Michelle Tyler (Cole); children, Tristan and Dante; parents, Robert William Tyler...
Dorothy Jo"Dottie" Livers
May 11, 2015
Dorothy Jo Livers, 72 passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2015 at her home. She was a member of the VFW Post 3281 and American Legion Post 28. Dottie attended St. Mary of the Knobs and was also active at Northside Christian Church. Dottie was born on August 21, 1942 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Charles and...
Nadine Kralik
May 10, 2015
Nadine "Sherry" Kralik, 71, passed away on May 10, 2015. She retired from the United States Post Office as a supervisor at the Gardiner Lane office. She enjoyed volunteering for the Mattingly Center and helping in the soup kitchen on Jackson Street. Christmas was her favorite time of the year bringing her family and friends together for her annual Christmas...
Bradley O. Jones, Jr.
May 10, 2015
Bradley O. Jones, Jr., age 68 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015. He was born in Oak Ridge, TN., to the late Bradley O. Jones, Sr. and Eleanor Dorothy Head Jones. He was a retired Air Traffic Controller at Godman Field in Ft. Knox. He was a musician that loved playing and his love for animals was unmeasurable....
Ellen (Kidwell) Young
May 10, 2015
Ellen( Kidwell)Young, 75, of New Albany, Indiana was called home on Sunday, May 10, 2015. She was born on May 20, 1939 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky to Leonard Harlis and Leavy Belle Kidwell. Ellen worked as a supply manager for Floyd Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed board games, cooking, and loved spending time with her family and friends.Along with her parents,...
Beulah Whelan
May 10, 2015
Whelan, Beulah Lee, 89, of West Point, Kentucky passed away on May 10, 2015. Beulah was born on September 2, 1925, in Hardin County, Kentucky to the late William and Rener Barnes. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Charles Barnes, William Barnes, and two sisters, Della Hayen, and Bernice Thomas. She is survived by her son,...
Bruce P. Lynch
May 10, 2015
Bruce P. Lynch, 60, passed away on May 10, 2015. He worked 16 years for Jefferson County Public Schools. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed going camping and going on trips. He was a great dad, stepdad and grandfather who loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Margaret Lynch and brother,...
Linda Susan Parrigin
May 10, 2015
Linda Susan Parrigin, age 64 of Monticello, Kentucky, passed away on May 10, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. Linda was with family members when she succumbed to cancer. She was a life-long resident of Monticello and life-long member of the First Christian Church there. The daughter of the late Robert Abel and Eileen Parrigin, she was also preceded in death by...
Dragica Lazicic
May 10, 2015
Dragica Lazicic, age 74 of Louisville, formerly of Bosnia, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015. She was a member of the Cathedral of the Assumption.Mrs. Lazicic is survived by her loving husband, Ratko; her daughter, Tanja Lazicic; her grandson, Leonardo; 4 siblings; and a host of family and friends. Funeral ceremony will be 12:30pm Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Newcomer...
Mildred Geneva Allen
May 10, 2015
Mildred Geneva Allen. age 91, passed away May 9, 2015 at Norton Healthcare Pavilion. She was born to the late Lee and Ella Mae Allen on May 3, 1924. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Edward E. Mills; her second husband, Cecil Allen; and her brothers, Loyie and Carlos. Mildred is survived by her daughter, Sharon Collard;...
Bill Raley
May 9, 2015
Bill Raley, 63, of Louisville, passed away on May 9, 2015. Bill was born in Louisville on October 6, 1951 to the late William and Martha Raley. Survivors include his wife Jessa Raley, sons, Kevin and Paul Raley; and step-daughter, Rebecca Domeck.Private graveside services were held at Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Newcomer Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.To leave a...
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