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Violet Longacre

Violet Longacre

Nov 2, 2012

Violet Clemetine Longacre, age 81, died November 2, 2012 at Baptist East Hospital.Survived by husband, Bill Longacre, son Kevin Longacre, daughter Karen Bolin, brother Willard Mitchell, grandchildren Brittany and Stormey Longacre, and Mitchell and Joseph Bolin. Visitation will be at Beechwood Baptist Church, 201 Biltmore Road, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by the funeral service at 12:00 PM....

James J. Riley

James J. Riley

Nov 2, 2012

James J. Riley, age 77 of Louisville, passed away Friday, November 02, 2012. He was a graduate of Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, attended Marian College and was on their first basketball team. He was a retired courier for Bee-Line after 12 years and a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara...

Randall D. Shaffer

Randall D. Shaffer

Nov 1, 2012

Randall D. Shaffer, 55, passed away on November 1, 2012 at his home. He was an avid fisherman and an outdoorsman at heart. He was born on May 1, 1957 in Bristol, Tennessee to Edward and Elsie (Rodefer) Shaffer. Along with his parents he is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Paula G. (Dean) Shaffer; children, Holly Lawrence...

Herman Lee Taylor Jr.

Herman Lee Taylor Jr.

Nov 1, 2012

Where sorrow is no more.And there the soul will always live, And peace is everywhere.We do not lose the ones we love,God takes them in his care.Herman Lee Taylor Jr. was born April 18, 1950 to Herman Taylor Sr. and Anna Lee Taylor in Louisville, KY. He departed from this life November 1, 2012 at Suburban Hospital. It was a...

Jean O'Neil

Jean O'Neil

Oct 31, 2012

Jean A. (Sohm) O'Neil, 72, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Jean was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Clarksville. Jean was born on April 5, 1940 in Shively, Kentucky to the late Stanley S. and Clara M. (Schreck) Sohm. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas M. O'Neil, Sr.; brother, Joseph...

Barbara Ann(Stewart) Summers

Barbara Ann(Stewart) Summers

Oct 31, 2012

Barbara Ann (Stewart) Summers, 75, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home in New Albany. Barbara enjoyed knitting, playing cards, and doing various home projects but spent most of her time doting on her family whom she cherished dearly. She was born on May 7, 1937 in New Albany to the late James "Jinx" and...

John E. Meurer

John E. Meurer

Oct 31, 2012

John E. Meurer, age 70 of Westport, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012. John was born on September 11, 1942 in Amboy, MN to the late Lawrence and Hazel Meurer. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou, and son, Ronald Meurer.John is survived by his children, Mike Meurer, Jay Meurer Sr., Robin...

Damian Alexis Davis

Damian Alexis Davis

Oct 29, 2012

Mr. Damian Alexis Davis, age 48 of LaGrange, Ky., passed away Monday, October 29, 2012 at his home. He was an instructor of carpentry at the Job Corps and attended Kentucky State University. He was an Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Bernal Davis. Damian leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Eunice Davis; children, Damieyaunta,...

Heather Jean Busby

Heather Jean Busby

Oct 28, 2012

Heather Jean Busby, age 33 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012. Heather entered this world in September 1979, nearly three weeks over due. Her stubbornness would come to be known as her trademark quality, showing itself right from the start. Heather was born at a military hospital in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, the beginning of her journey to becoming...

Dorothy Renee Ballard

Dorothy Renee Ballard

Oct 27, 2012

Dorothy Renee Ballard, 46, passed away on October 27, 2012. She was an avid General Hospital fan and enjoyed doing the dishes. Dorothy could easily be described as a kid at heart and she truly loved her family. She was born on February 4, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois. She is survived by her sister, Alisa Ashby; aunts, Betty Ann Roseberry,...

Mary Frances Dearner

Mary Frances Dearner

Oct 27, 2012

Mary Frances Dearner, 86, of Louisville, passed away October 27 at Hurstbourne Care Center.She was retired from Middletown Elementary after 25 years of service as the lunch manager, and a member of Southeast Christian Church.She was preceded in death by her husband Norman in March of 2012.She is survived by her daughter, Mary Lou Dearner; her son, Norman V. Dearner...

Stella J.(Engleman) Mccauley

Stella J.(Engleman) Mccauley

Oct 26, 2012

Stella J. (Engleman) McCauley, 63, was called home to be with Jesus on Friday morning, October 26, 2012. She was a member of 18th Street Mission Church. She was born on March 25, 1949 in New Albany, Indiana to t he late Cecil L. and Bernice (Kays) Engleman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William McCauley; sisters,...

Norma M.(Batliner) Striegel

Norma M.(Batliner) Striegel

Oct 26, 2012

Norma M. (Batliner) Striegel, 89, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2012. She graduated from New Albany High School and later worked at Brown and Williamson for 19 years. Norma enjoyed cooking, playing cards, and spending time with her family. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Albany, the VFW Post 1693 Hobart Beach Ladies Auxiliary,...

Linda Drain

Linda Drain

Oct 26, 2012

Linda Drain, 59 of Louisville, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012 at Norton Hospital Downtown. She was a former clerk with the Hardin County Clerk's Office. Linda had several hobbies which included soccer, interior design, cooking, movies, traveling and being with her children. She was preceded in death by her father, James Elgar Roades Jr. and a sister, Teresa King....

Samuel Bowerman

Samuel Bowerman

Oct 26, 2012

Samuel Brady Bowerman was born March 5, 1953 and left us on October 26, 2012, surrounded by loving family and friends. He is predeceased by his beloved parents Bill and Betty Bowerman and his nephew Brian. His fellow musician and good friend, Dennis Ervin also predeceased Sam.Sam was a very proud member of the Louisville Male High School class of...

Daniel Frank"Danny" Kost

Daniel Frank"Danny" Kost

Oct 25, 2012

Daniel Frank "Shotzie" Kost, 68, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2012. He was a graduate of Georgetown H.S. and retired from Pillsbury after almost 50 years of service. Danny loved music, Nascar, enjoyed cooking as well as going fishing. He served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the American Legion Post 28 Bonnie Sloan....

Gene Cornette

Gene Cornette

Oct 25, 2012

Gene Cornette,51, left this earth on October 25, 2012. He enjoyed coaching the Northeast YMCA girl's soccer team, golfing, fishing,camping, Nascar, UofL sports, and spending time with his family. Gene attended Ahrens High School, and worked in sales for many years. He was born October 22, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky. Gene was preceded in death by his mother Anna L....

Jack Reid

Jack Reid

Oct 25, 2012

Jack Lane Reid a former tight end for the University of Louisville (1958-1962) and beloved husband, father and grandfather, died at home surrounded by family on October 25, 2012. He was 72. Mr. Reid valiantly fought a battle of prostate cancer and was heroic in his attitude and spirit until the end. He was greatly loved, and he will be...

David Roy

David Roy

Oct 25, 2012

David L. Roy, 53 passed away suddenly on Wednesday October 24, 2012.Former EMT involved with Sports Medicine for several local high schools, including Trinity and St. X. David was especially proud of his 12 Step Program. In recent years, David built a respected clientele in the taxicab business and was an owner-operator with Green Cab.He is survived by his father,...

Wendell Willis

Wendell Willis

Oct 23, 2012

Wendell B. Willis, age 50, passed away at his home on October 23, 2012. He is survived by his father, Sam Willis of Bowling Green, KY and a sister, Sherry Lewton of Statford, Virginia.

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