James Gilliam

Jan 22, 2008

Gilliam, James View/Sign Guest Book GILLIAM, JAMES, 87, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008. He was a retired truck driver for Inmont, served in the U.S. Coast Guard, belonged to the First Baptist Church of Fairdale and was a member of Masonic Lodge #942. He is survived by his daughters, Polly Walker (Dennis) and Susan Sisk (Tom); six grandchildren; and...

Gertude Wherry

Jan 22, 2008

WHERRY, GERTRUDE, 96, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2008. She was born on January 27, 1911, daughter of J.B. and Etta Brooks. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Middletown. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Cyril F. Wherry. Survived by her daughter, Regina Lucas (Don); grandson, John C. Young; stepgranddaughter, Michelle...

Nelle Horlander

Jan 21, 2008

Horlander, Nelle P. View/Sign Guest Book HORLANDER, NELLE P., 78, of Louisville, passed away Monday, January 21, 2008. She was the former Nelle Pitcock and a native of Dry Fork, KY (Barron County). Nelle was a retired Kentucky Director of Communications Workers of America. She was a member of Parkland Baptist Church, active in women's rights issues, and active in...

Herman Rhodes sr

Jan 20, 2008

Rhodes Sr., Herman Joseph View/Sign Guest Book RHODES, HERMAN JOSEPH SR., 76, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2008. He was a retired brakeman for Norfolk Southern Railroad and a US Coast Guard veteran. Survivors include his son, Joe Rhodes; daughter, Marnita (Martie) Mack; four grandchildren; brothers, Joe, Ken, George and Doug Rhodes; and sister, Mary Leitchfield. Funeral Mass...

Helen Reeb

Jan 20, 2008

Reeb, Helen View/Sign Guest Book REEB, HELEN, 91, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2008 at Owen Valley Health Center. She was the former Helen Mohr, a native of Buffalo, NY. She was a former salesperson for The Sample Shops, former owner and operator of Nonnie's Dresses and Accessories, a life member of Olive Chapter #325 Order of the...

John Blake

Jan 20, 2008

BLAKE, JOHN N., 81, of Louisville, died Sunday, January 20, 2008. He was a retired furniture upholster and an Army veteran. Survivors include his children, Doug Blake and Jan Wepf; one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of the Pearson-Ratterman Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Road, in Middletown, with private burial in Louisville...

Rebecca Friend

Jan 20, 2008

Friend, Rebecca E. View/Sign Guest Book FRIEND, REBECCA E., 83, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2008. She retired in 1980 as a supervisor in the premium department at Brown & Williamson and was a member of Watkins United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William V. Friend Sr. Survivors include two sons, Bill Friend...

Myrtle Gambrel

Jan 19, 2008

Gambrel, Myrtle Ellen View/Sign Guest Book GAMBREL, MYRTLE ELLEN, 84, of Okolona, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2008 in Franklin, TN. She was the former Myrtle Ellen Fields, a native of Laurel County, KY and a member of Jackson Hills General Baptist Church in Shepherdsville, KY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Gambrel; daughter, Rachel L. Gambrel;...

Rachel Norris

Jan 19, 2008

Norris, Rachel Lois View/Sign Guest Book NORRIS, RACHEL LOIS, 80, of Louisville passed away Saturday, January 19, 2008. She was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, a volunteer with the food closet and a retiree from the old Western Auto, as a secretary/clerk. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bernard L. Norris, Sr....

John Russell sr

Jan 19, 2008

Russell Sr., John Cottnam View/Sign Guest Book RUSSELL, JOHN COTTNAM, SR., 78, died Saturday, January 19, 2008 at the Hospice Unit in LaGrange. His funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at J. E. Ratterman & Son, 7330 Southside Dr. with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens-West. Visitation 4-9 p.m. Monday, after 10 a.m. Tuesday. Published in The Courier-Journal on 1/21/2008. Notice...