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A10 lllSATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014 KY THE COURIER-JOURNALlll DEATHS 98, passed from this earthly life to eternal life with our Lord on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. He was born on October 5, 1916 in Marion County, KY, served in the during World Wa II and worked fo Cherokee Dairy for 35 years until he retired in 1976. His dedication to the Lord was made plain by his joyful service to Buechel Park Baptist Church, where he was a member for ove 60 years, and where he has held positions from Sunday School Superintendent, to Trustee to Deacon. He is survived by the true love of his life, Mildred Bayne Hayes Tharp to whom he was married for over 76 years. He also leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Linda Wittig (Rob ert, dec) and Bob Tharp (Kathy); grandchildren, Robert Wittig, III, Ryan Wittig, Kara Thompson (TJ), Becky Farthing (James), Laura Oser (Todd), and four great-grandchildren.

His sense of warmth, humor, and undying helpfulness will be missed by many. His funeral is noon Monday at Buechel Par Baptist Church, 2403 Hikes Lane with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Sunday at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road. Memorial gifts: Hosparus or the memorial fund at his church.

THOMAS WANDA LEE, 79, of Louisville, KY passed away on December 11, 2014. Wanda was born on February 10, 1935, in Louisville, KY to the late Raymond Moore and Ruby (Carter) Boehnlein. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Holbert Thomas; and three son-in-laws. Wanda is survived by her children, Wanda Kay Barnett, Donna Jean Chamberlain, Steven Wayne Hall and Brenda Sue Provansano; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, and one brother. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m.

on Satur day, December 13, 2014 at Newcomer Funeral Home, and resume on Sunday, from 9 a.m. until time of service. (10304 Dixie Highway, Louisville). A Funeral Ceremony to honor the life Wanda will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Decembe 14, 2014 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Wanda Lee Thomas. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.NewcomerKentuckiana.com WALLACE DARREL WAYNE 62, passed away December 2, 2014, Owen Funeral Home, Jeffersontown. 22, of Louisville, died December 7, 2014, at Kosair Hospital. Survivors: her parents, Rochelle and Kerry Jordan, Kenneth Browder; siblings, Kerriona Jordan, Kortez Wright, Brandon McKinney; grandmother, Rev. Harriet McElvaney; and great-grandmother, Lina Haines.

Visitation 2-3 p.m. Sunday and memorial service 3 p.m. Sunday December 14, 2014 a Comm unity Missionary Baptist Church, 4909 E. Indian Trail. W.T.

Shumake Daughters in charge. 85, of Titusville, FL, passed away Monday, December 8, 2014, at Hosparus Louisville. After spending 25 years in Florida, he returned to Louisville, his adopted city to be close to family and friends. He was born in Claysburg, PA, on December 8, 1929 to the late Paul D. and Emma Wright.

Paul was a 20 year veteran the U. S. Army, SFC. He served one year in the Korean ict and two tours in Vietnam. After his service he entered the hotel business in Louisville with the McGiffen Hotel Group where he managed all of the Holiday Inns.

He relocated to Florida to be close to his parents and brother; where he also managed the Holiday Inns in Daytona Beach and Titusville. Paul was an avid horse racing fan, having attended Ky. His Derby highligh was in 1974, which was the 100th running the Derby. Angel Cordero was a guest at his hotel. Paul was honored to drive Angel to the track early that Saturday morning.

He felt tha he shared a little bit of history when Angel won the Derby later that day. He was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie Page Wright; and sister, Margaret Wall. Survivors include his children, Paul Wrigh Jr. (Julie), Louisville; Zane Wright Roaring Spring, PA, Curtis Wright, (Tina) Altoona, PA; grandchildren, Nick Wright, Taylor Wright, Molly Wright, Jamie Richardson, and Danielle Wright; three great-grandchildren; brother, Wilbert Wright (Jeannie) Lakeland, FL. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, December 14, 2014, at Churchill Downs, Champions Room, Gate 17 from p.m.

Memorial gifts may be made to Hosparus Louisville or the American Cancer Society. passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Westport Place Health Center in Louisville, Kentucky. She was from Louisville, Kentucky, Cincinnati, Ohio and New York City, New York. Born June 3, 1925. She was preceded in death by her husbands, talented Dick Hageman of CBS in New Yor and WLW in Cincinnati, J.

P. Burnett, Presiden of General Rubber of Kentucky. Her brothe Charles C. Leonard, parents Mr. and Mrs.

Charles C. Leonard and her son, Joseph P. Burnett Jr. Survivors include her husband, John Yartz; sons, Richard Hageman II (Elizabeth Hoge Hageman) and Robert Hageman; her grandchildren, Mary A. Eloise Hageman, Richard B.

Hageman III (Beth Chaney) and James H. Hageman (Penny Hickerson, a great- grandson, Peyton Hoge Hageman; a step-great- grandson, Conner James Fox; sister-in-law, Nancy Leonard from Texas; several nieces, nephews and beloved friends, Francis G. Coady, Betty Ann Broecker and Helen Morehead. She was a former John Robert Consultant and High Fashion Model, Ms. Equestrian of the United States in 1946, attended the Arts Students League in New York and also studied at Hunters College.

In 1947, she returned to Louisville attending the University of Louisville Art School, meeting model, Jean Ochs. They started the rst Louisville Modeling School and Agency, The Academy of Charm. She was a former member of the Fillies where, for two years, she painted the scenic backdrop and created artwork for the decorations. Later under the name of her company, Talents Unlimited, she held art classes and created Der- and Christmas gift items sold throughout the United States. She has shown work at the Speed Museum of Louisville, eld Scarce, and several designs at the Atlanta Merchandise Markets and gave a Christmas diaroma to the J.

F. Kennedy Library. Member of the Owl Creek Country Club, The Louisville Pendennis Club, The Del Ray Beach Club in Florida, Louisville Club, Chairman of Society of Craft Designers, with a winter home in Highland Beach, Florida and was a long time member of St. Church on Maple Lane, in Anchorage, KY. Visitation will be at Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Road, East Louisville, KY 40243, on Sunday, December 14th from 1-5 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, December 15th, at St. in Anchorage and burial at Cave Hill Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to St. Church, P.O. Box 23306, 1206 Maple Lane, Anchorage, KY.

www.RattermanS.com AUSTIN MEEKS JERRY R. SR. 66, died December 11, 2014, Collins Funeral Home, Scottsburg, IN. CHARLESTOWN SANDERS JACKIE LEE 58, died Decembe 9, 2014, Grayson Funeral Home. FLOYDSKNOBS BIEL, ROBERT AUTHUR, 70, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014.

He retired from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. Bob was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was a proud grandfather. He was born on February 14, 1944 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Arthur, Jr.

and Ruthelma (Jacobi) Biel. Bob was also preceded in death by his son, Michael A. Biel. Bob is survived by his wife of nearly 29 years, Rebecca (Grant) Biel; sons, Martin A. Biel (Cheryl), Matthew A.

Biel (Jennifer), Adam B. Weaver; sister, Robin A. Peckinpaugh (Jon); grandchildren, Taylor, Samantha Biel, Andrew Weaver; nieces and nephews, Robert, Ashley, Phil, and John Peckinpaugh. Visitation will be held from 12 6 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) and on Monday after 11 a.m.

His Funeral Service will take place at Noon Monday with cremation to follow according to wishes. Contributions in memory may be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society (301 E. Main Street, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40202). To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.newcomerkentuckiana.com JASPER MCVAY HARLEY M. 31, died December 11, 2014, Dawalt Funeral Homes, Salem, IN.

MADISON HARSIN MARY CATHERINE 86, died December 11, 2014, Lytle Funeral Chapel. RISINGSUN LANE MARY EVELYN 55, died December 11, 2014, www.dovesharprudicel.com, North Vernon. SALEM BOWERS GEORGE THOMAS 76, died December 11, 2014, Weathers Funeral Home. SALEM BROWN DOROTHY JEAN 82, died Decembe 12, 2014, Weathers Funeral Home. SCOTTSBURG HILL, MILDRED FRANCES 94, died on Thursday, December 11, 2014.

She was a homemaker, a former employee Morgan Foods and a member of the Scottsburg First Baptist Church. Millie was preceded in death by her husband, George Washington Hill; a son, Robert Morris; three stepchildren, Charlotte Crow, James Marvin Hill and Sharron Sue two grandsons James Russell and Troy Wayne Hill and a brother, Clarence Woods. Survivors include a stepson, George E. Hill; two daughters-in-law, Mary Ann Hill and Peggy Morris, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral Service: 12:00 Noon on Saturday at Collins Funeral Home with burial in Scottsburg Cemetery.

Visitation: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday. Memorial Contributions: First Baptis Church Collins Funeral Home. Online condolences: www.collinsfuneralhome.net ALBANY POLSTON MARGARET 70, died Decembe 10, 2014, Campbell-New Funeral Home.

BLOOMFIELD LAMKIN MARY ALMA 59, died Decembe 11, 2014, Houghlin Funeral Home. BOWLINGGREEN MARTIN MARTHA JONES 95, died December 10, 2014, J. C. Kirby Son Funeral Chapels Crematory, Broadway Chapel. BRANDENBURG SCHMITT, LAURA HASSMAN, 100, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014.

She was born July 5, 1914 in Paducah, KY, the daughter of the late Frederick and Drusilla Hand Hassman. She is survived by her children: Laura Schmitt Miller, C. Morton Schmitt, and Donald H. Schmitt, four grandchildren and ve great-grandchildren. Funeral services Saturday, December 13, 2014, at 2 P.M.

EST from St. John the Apostle Church in Brandenburg, KY. Visitation Friday, December 12, 2014 from 4-7 P.M. EST from the Chapel of Bruington- Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home and after 1:30 P.M. Saturday at the church.

Online condolences may be made at www.bjsfunerals.com CAMPBELLSBURG GARRETT JOHNNIE MARION 83, died December 9, 2014, www.ransdellfuneral.com. CAMPBELLSVILLE BUCHANAN LUCY 74, died December 10, 2014, Buchanan, Robinson Percell Funeral Home. CAMPBELLSVILLE HAZARD BOBBY LYNN 78, died Decembe 10, 2014, Lyon-Dewitt-Berry Funeral Home. CAMPBELLSVILLE KING MICHAEL 49, died December 8, 2014, Buchanan, Robinson Percell Funeral Home. CARROLLTON MEADOWS RONNIE L.

67, died Decembe 11, 2014, Tandy-Eckler-Riley Funeral Home. COLUMBIA STONE BARBARA J. 79, died December 11, 2014, Grissom-Martin Funeral Home. YOUNGS, DAVID WILLIAM age 60, passed December 10, 2014. He was a former employee of Houchens Industry.

Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home. ELIZABETHTOWN AVERY FRANCES MAE CARDIN 84, Friday, December 12, 2014, Brown Funeral Home. ELIZABETHTOWN CHANEY NORMA JEAN COY 81, Friday, December 12, 2014, Brown Funeral Home. ELIZABETHTOWN GRAHAM DONZELL 87, died December 9, 2014, Percell Sons Funeral Home. ELKTON MORRIS FORD LEE 79, died December 10, 2014, Latham Funeral Home.

EVARTS BENNETT JACK RANDALL JR. 53, died, Evarts Funeral Home. FRANKFORT PHILLIPS LISA GAYLE HARDIN 50, died December 11, 2014, Harrod Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. FRANKFORT RICHARDSON DELORES ANN RODGERS 71, died December 11, 2014, Harrod Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. FRANKLIN FREEDLE EDWARD V.

71, died December 10, 2014, Crafton Funeral Home. HARLAN KAYLOR FLORENCE 90, died December 8, 2014, Anderson-Laws Jones Funeral Home. HAR LAN SHEPHERD REBECCA 83, died Decembe 11, 2014, Anderson-Laws Jones Funeral Home. HARRODSBURG NELSON BILLIE ANNE WELDON 67, died December 10, 2014, Alexander Royalty Funeral Home. HINDMAN AMBURGEY JO ELLEN 77, died, Hindman Funeral Services, Inc.

HODGENVILLE CLARK HELEN LUCILLE 102, died Decembe 12, 2014, Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home. HOPKINSVILLE LOONEY AVERY GRACE infant, died December 9, 2014, Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home. HOPKINSVILLE LOONEY JACOB HUNTER infant, died December 9, 2014, Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home. HORSECAVE BOLIN LANNEY ARMELLA 76, died, Winn Funeral Home, Inc. LEDBETTER LAYNE MARSHA MALONE 58, died December 11, 2014, Milner Orr Funeral Home, Paducah.

LIBERTY RODGERS WILLIAM LEE JR. 71, died, McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. LONDON IRVINE GLENN 79, died, Bowling Funeral Home. LONDON ROBINSON DELBERT LEE 47, died, Bowling Funeral Home. MADISONVILLE CRON FRED H.

93, died December 10, 2014, Barnett-Strother Funeral Home. OWENSBORO TUCKER CHESTER 70, died December 9, 2014, Haley-McGinnis and Owensboro Funeral Home. OWENTON MOORE PEGGY JOYCE 59, died, McDonald New Funeral Home, Main Street. PADUCAH HILL SUE 76, died December 10, 2014, Milner Orr Funeral Home. PADUCAH PEELER MARY EDNA HAYDEN 91, died December 11, 2014, Milner Orr Funeral Home.

PADUCAH TUCKER BETTY SUE 71, died December 11, 2014, Milner Orr Funeral Home. PRINCETON OLIVER DAVID 60, died Decembe 11, 2014, Funeral Home. PRINCETON WATSON MARTHA 71, died December 11, 2014, Funeral Home. RUSSELLVILLE YOUNG LILLIE DALE 94, died, Summers, Kirby and Sanders Funeral Home. SCIENCEHILL ASHLEY KENNETH 90, died December 11, 2014, www.morrisandhislope.com.

SHELBYVILLE COLEMAN FREEMAN 85, died Decembe 11, 2014, Hall-Taylor Funeral Home. SHELBYVILLE ROYALTY MARY F. 84, died December 11, 2014, Shannon Funeral Home. WESTLIBERTY BISHOP JERRY ALLEN 63, died Decembe 10, 2014, Herald Stewart Halsey Funeral Home. We had lots of good times and fond memories.

believe you would be a fun 110 years old today. We Love You and Mom. Sissie, Blanche Rebecca, Karen, David, Mike and 14 great-grandchildren December 13, 1991 May 27, 2012 Happy Birthday Merry Christmas We love and miss you very much Love, Paw Paw, Maw Maw and family.