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Douglas Peircemorton Semple

Douglas Peircemorton Semple

May 20, 2014

Mrs. Douglas Peirce Morton Semple died Tuesday at Jefferson Manor, following a stroke. She was 91. A lifelong Louisvillian and descendant of the Speed family, Douglas was born on Derby Day, May 19, 1923, the youngest of four children of Edward Davis Morton and Austine Barton Morton (Eddie, Sue, and Henrietta), all now deceased. She graduated from Collegiate and The...

Billy Ray Gribbins

Billy Ray Gribbins

May 20, 2014

Billy Ray Gribbins, 66, passed away on May 20, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Lorene Gribbins; wife, Donna Gribbins; son, Johnnie Gribbins; brother, Roy Gribbins and sisters, Mary (Paul) Payton and Barbara.He is survived by his daughters, Patricia Thomas and Christina Gribbins; grandchildren, Amanda (Jonathan) Thomas, Jessica (Cleo) Brown, Johne Gribbins and James Gribbins;...

Bertha Lou Gilpin-Anderson

Bertha Lou Gilpin-Anderson

May 19, 2014

Bertha Lou Gilpin Anderson ,74, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on May 19, 2014. Bertha was born on June 6, 1939 in Campbellsville, Kentucky to the late William & Mary (Barnes) Gilpin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Carl Anderson and sister, Florence Ellen Gilpin-Newton.Bertha is survived by her daughter, Mary Anderson-Hardy (Clint); grandchildren, Pamela Mae...

Martha A. Shepard (Eubank)

Martha A. Shepard (Eubank)

May 19, 2014

Martha A. Shephard,71, of Louisville, Ky passed away on May 19, 2014. She was a member of Green Street Baptist Church. Martha was born in Louisville, Ky on June 2, 1942, to the late Benjamin F. & Alice Eubank. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Marion Parker, and one sister, Alice R. Eubank. Martha is survived by...

John Vincent Lasita

John Vincent Lasita

May 19, 2014

John Vincent Lasita (Johnny) age 61 was called home on May 19, 2014 at Jewish Hospital with his loving family by his side. Johnny served in The United States Army and enjoyed playing Golf, Golf and more Golf. Johnny started his career as a Master Carpenter and finished working 20 years for Federated Dept Stores traveling the United States as...

Isaac Dix Winston

Isaac Dix Winston

May 18, 2014

Isaac Dix Winston, Jr., age 88 passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014. He was a Navy Veteran. Services are private.To leave a special message for the family, use the "Share Memories" button above.

Susan Hitt Wemes

Susan Hitt Wemes

May 17, 2014

Susan Hitt Wemes, 55, passed away on May 17 in Louisville. She is survived by her children, Eric (Meagan), Sharyn Wemes Meuth (Mason), Tim, Matthew, and Patrick (Kelly) Wemes and their daughter, Isabella, her step sons, David and Micah Wemes and her parents, J. B. and Elaine Hitt. She also leaves her loving companion and caretaker, James S. Darnell, her...

Donald J. Pollard, Sr.

Donald J. Pollard, Sr.

May 17, 2014

Donald J. Pollard, Sr., 79, of Elizabeth, Indiana passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014. He was born on March 30, 1935 in Louisville to the late Henry and Nellie (Meredith) Pollard. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 63 years, Dolores C. (Welch) Pollard; and 2 grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Donald Pollard, Jr.,...

Helen Smith

Helen Smith

May 16, 2014

Helen Smith, 87, departed this life on Friday, May 16, 2014. She was born in Mt. Erie, IL to the late Charles W. and Annetta Troyer. As a young bride she came to Louisville in October of 1947. She was a wonderful, loving mother and grandmother.She was a life-long member and faithful servant of Gospel Kingdom Church. Serving God's people...

Kathy Jo Martin-Mobley

Kathy Jo Martin-Mobley

May 16, 2014

Kathy Jo Martin-Mobley, 56, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014. She loved spending time with her family, being a housewife and a mother and especially loving her miniature yorkie, Bailey. Kathy's faith for God could be felt by all that was around her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Randall and Mary Kay Martin.She is survived by...

Charles Willett

Charles Willett

May 16, 2014

Charles "Mike" Willett, age 63 of LaGrange, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014. He was an Army and Air Force/Air National Guard Veteran. He retired from General Electric. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Marsha; children, Chris Willett (Kerry) and AJ Willett (Brittany); grandchildren, Aubrey, Rileyann, Lexie, and a little one on the way; brother, Jim...

Mary Kathleensavagerussell Barko

Mary Kathleensavagerussell Barko

May 15, 2014

Mary Kathleen Savage Russell BarkoMary Kay was welcomed home by our Heavenly Father on Friday, May 16, 2014.Mary Kathleen Savage was born on October 16, 1918 in Detroit to Mary (Mae) Brown Savage and John Michael Savage. A few years later the family was blessed with the birth of another daughter Cecilia Delores. The family spent time in Detroit and...

Ann Garner

Ann Garner

May 15, 2014

A long-time member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Ann was the epitome of volunteerism for her children's many activities. Supporting her husband's career in many ways over the years, she leaves a legacy of loyalty and generosity to her family, friends, and neighbors. Ann was born March 8, 1958 in Biloxi, Mississippi to the late Fred P. and Cecilia S....

Ardis Ruth Wickens

Ardis Ruth Wickens

May 14, 2014

Ardis Ruth Wickens, age 74 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She was active in working with the homeless and was a good friend to many. Ardis was a member of Church of the Epiphany. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jon; and her parents, Clarence and Ruth Hawks Branche. Ardis is survived by her children,...

Veachel Underwood

Veachel Underwood

May 14, 2014

Veachel R. (Wilkerson) Underwood, 80, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Pekin. Veachel was born on May 23, 1933 in Taylor County, Kentucky to the late Willie C. and Ada M. (Lemons) Wilkerson. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Burton "Burt" Underwood; sister,...

Virginia Clayferguson Davis

Virginia Clayferguson Davis

May 14, 2014

Virginia Clay Ferguson Davis passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She was born March 29, 1912 in Island, KY to William Clayton and Ethel Mae (Stewart) Ferguson of McLean and Muhlenberg counties. She had been a resident of Calhoun, KY for over 66 years until August of 2005.She is survived by daughter Beverly Hicklin and son Samuel L. Davis (Shirley);...

Mildred J. Walker

Mildred J. Walker

May 14, 2014

Mildred Jones Walker, 89 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She was born September 17, 1924 in Louisville.She will be laid to rest at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park in Tampa, Florida at 1pm Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.

Rodney B."Mace" Creech

Rodney B."Mace" Creech

May 13, 2014

Rodney B. "Mace" Creech, 60, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. He retired from the United States Army after 25 years of dedicated service. Mace was an avid reader and could easily be described as friendly and outgoing.Mace was born on December 6, 1953 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Coleman and Goldie L. (Harris) Goldman....

M. Marie Felix

M. Marie Felix

May 13, 2014

M. Marie Felix, age 78 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Daisy Keith Burks; sisters, Belva and Redd.Marie is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Hank; sons, Henry Felix II (Kim), Frankie Smith (Jean), Ricky Smith (Kay) and John Smith (Louise); grandchildren, Alyce Marie Felix (Rocky),...

Huey C. Graves

Huey C. Graves

May 13, 2014

Huey C. Graves, age 81 of Louisville, passed away peacefully early on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Baptist Hospital East. Huey was born in Burkesville, KY to the late Euel and Nora Anderson Graves on March 17, 1933. Huey served in the Air Force during the Korean War and later was a police officer in Tooele, UT. He retired from...

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