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DEATHS lllTHE COURIER-JOURNAL KY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014lll A9 95 passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014. She was born July 12, 1919 to the late Arthur and Juanita Goins. Mrs. Lea was a member of Highview Baptist Church and a racticing Christian her whole life. She was a friend and a mother to many people, not all of whom were her direct descendants and was in turn loved by many.

She lived a long, full life and knew how to laugh right up to her death. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husbands, Gilbert Elroy Shepherd, C.C. Clayborn and Oscar Lea, a brother, William Goins and a sister, Helen Boston. Lois is survived by her children, Kenneth E. Shepherd and Barbara Hettinger (Gordon), nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and two gre at great- grandchildren, sister-in -law, Elsie Goins and her adopted family.

A Celebration of life will be conducted Thursday, November 6, 2014 at noon in Arch L. Heady at Resthaven Chapel, 4400 Bardstown Road, with entombment in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be Wednesday, Novembe 5, 2014 from 4-8 pm. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Highview Baptist Church. Please visit us online at www.archlheadyres- thaven.com devoted mother and grandmother and loving friend to many, died Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at her home in Louisville surrounded by family.

She was 94. Born July 30, 1920, Bunny, as she was known, was raised in Louisville, the younges child of Nathan and Bessie Berman Waldman. After graduating from Atherton High School, she moved with her parents to Washington D.C. where her skills with shorthand made fo a valued stenographer and secretary on Capitol Hill. Bunny married Herbert Louis Levin, who had followed her to Washington D.C.

They returned to Louisville and ran a successful business. Bunny later worked in the medical ce of her son, Richard, which she continued until recently. Bunny lived through the Great Depression and the Great Flood of 1937, offsetting the practicality of her generation with her joie de vivre. She traveled internationally, loved keeping up with friends and family and at parties was often the last person on the dance oor, even into he last year. Bunny had the ability to make every person she met feel like they were the center of the room.

She was there for her loved majo life events: births, bar and bat mitzvahs, graduations, weddings, but most importantly, she was there for little moments as a dante, a shoulder to cry on, a cheerleader, always providing unconditional love. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nathan and Bessie Berman Waldman; a sister, Gertrude Waldman Yanoff; and a daughter-in- law, Irene Miller Levin. Bunny is survived by her sons, Dr. Daniel L. Levin, Arnold J.

Levin (Don A. Powell) and Dr. Richard M. Levin (Pamela her brother, Lester Waldman (Ida); her grandchildren, Jessica Flynn (William James), Amanda (Neil Leventhal), Kimberly (Kurt Becket Pitzer), Shannon, Sharon, Erin and Jordan Levin; her great-grandchildren, Avery Addison and Beckett Richard Flynn and Isabel Jayne Leventhal; as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be 12 noon, Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at The Temple, 5101 US Hwy 42 with burial to follow in The Temple Cemetery.

Visitation will begin after 10:30 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to The Temple or the favorite charity in name. 55, of Louisville, passed away on November 2, 2014. Debbie was a Deacon a Ridgewood Baptis Church and longtime PTA member. She played softball in he youth and she was an avid UK sports fan.

Debbie loved Elvis Presley and visiting the beach in Daytona, FL. She was a second mother to many nieces and nephews and loving to her three grandchildren. Debbie was born on February 14, 1959, in Louisville to Robert Bratcher and Carolyn Conn. She was also preceded in death by he husband, Jerry Lewis and sister, Karen Baize. Debbie is survived by her parents, Robert and Carolyn; children, Michael Lewis (Natalie) and Amber Farr (John); brother, Dave Bratcher (Diana); sister, Deneane Kuhn (Mike); grandchildren, Landon, Jordan, and Abbie Lewis; many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be -8 p.m. Tuesday, Novembe 4, 2014 at Newcomer Funeral Home Southwest Chapel (10304 Dixie Hwy). Funeral Ceremony will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.NewcomerKentuckiana.com.

MCPHERSON LARRY R. 66 of Mt. Washington, KY, passed away Fri day, October 31, 2014 at his home. Mac retired from G.E. in 2004.

He was preceded in death by one son, Kerry McPherson; one granddaughter, Desiray Mille and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Donna McPher son of Mt. Washington; son, Terry McPherson of Houston, TX; daughter, Angie Maloney Mt. Washington; brother, Gene McPher son of Mt. Washington; two grandsons, Christopher Crenshaw and Corey McPherson; two granddaughters, Tabbi McPherson and Marissa Claypool; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Schmid Funeral Home in Mt. Washington. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens, Mt. Washington.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time. NUNN MORRIS RAY, 67, of LaGrange, KY, son of Isabell Russell Nunn of Louisville and the late Harold Ray Nunn, born in Green passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at the of Hospital. A member of the Greenwood Church of the Nazarene.

He was a retired inspector for the Ford Assembly Plant in Louisville, KY, and was a veteran of the Vietnam era from 1966-1968 stationed in Germany. Besides his mother, Mr. Nunn is also survived by his wife, Carlotta McCubbins Nunn of LaGrange; a daughter, Jennifer Ray Donovan (Richard); a son, Bradley Nunn (Tyra) all of Shelbyville; three grandchildren: Shelby Rae Donovan, Patrick Lleweyn Donovan, and Camlin Hayley Nunn all Shelbyville; a great-grandchild, Conno Ray Fuery of Shelbyville; two sisters, Barbara Wooden (Wilburn) of Taylorsville, Patricia Nunn of Louisville; two brothers, David Nunn (Beverly) of Louisville, Mar Nunn (Charlotte) of Chicago. Services: 11 a.m., Central Time, Tuesday, Cowherd and Parrot Funeral Home in Greensburg, KY, burial in the Wilson Cemetery in Green Co. Visitation: 3-8 p.m.

Central Time Monday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7 a.m. Tuesday. www.cowherdandparrott.com PASTOR WILLIAM JOHN 73, died November 1, 2014, East Louisville Chapel. www.new- comerkentuckiana.com. PRATHER GENEVA RUTH, 88, of LaGrange, KY, passed on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at her home.

She was a membe of Clifton Heights Christian Church and was retired from Brown and Williamson after 32 years dedicated service. Geneva was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Cox; grandson, Wesley; siblings, Helena, Norma, Fulton, and Jennette. Left to cherish her memory are her four children, Charlene Scott (Leroy), Debra (Joe), Kenneth Prather (Linda) and Pamela Jump (Wesley); her beloved son in-law, Johnny Cox; sister, Charlotte Rumbley (Jack); 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Her funeral service will be conducted at noon Wednesday, November 5, 2014 in the chapel Arch L. Heady Cralle, 2428 Frankfort Avenue.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Burial will be in Palmyra (Indiana) Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Clifton Heights Christian Church. Please visit us a www.archlheadycralle.com to leave a condolence for the family. REDFORD LENARD RAY, 56, of Louisville, formerly of Auburn Township, OH, passed away November 1, 2014.

He was an employee of UPS, and was a former volunteer fo the re department in Auburn Township. He is survived by his parents, Doris and Luke Redford; longtime girlfriend, Barbara Bernson; sisters, Annie Kolm and Jacqueline Redford; brother, David Redford; nephews, Nick Redford, Michael Pannullo, and Kurtis Kolm; niece, Kelly Dines; and his loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral service will be 11a.m. Wednesday at Arch L. Heady Okolona Funeral Home with cremation to follow.

Visitation will be 4-8pm Tuesday. RIDDLE DAVID LEE, 55, passed away on November 1, 2014. He was a member of Rockford Lane Baptis Church. David was preceded in death by his father, Donald Chester Riddle and brother, Michael Riddle. Survivors include his mother, Marcelle Riddle; his brother, Philip Riddle; and his niece, Erica Riddle.

Funeral services will be noon Tuesday a Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway with burial in Bloom Riddle Cemetery, Leavenworth, IN. Visitation will be 10 a.m. noon Tuesday SANDERS ROBERT A. 65 of Louisville, joined his Heavenly Father at home peacefully, surrounded by those who loved him most on Saturday, November 1, 2014. He was born October 19, 1949 to Robert and Mary Ann Wallace Sanders.

Bob was a 1967 graduate of DeSales Catholic High School. He worked at Belknap Hardware Mfg. Co. until they closed in 1986. He was retired with 40 years of service as a master sergeant from the U.S.

Army Reserve 100th Division and served 20 years as a Civilian Employee for the U.S. Army. Bob loved his family and friends, and spending time at Old Hickory Inn, enjoying an adult beverage, commonly known as Makers and water, watching UK sports, Wii bowling or playing the juke box. He was known as the best D.J. because of his eclectic song se- lec tions.

Bob loved his annual Florida sh ing trip with the boys. The verdict is still out on who caught the biggest sh! Bob had an epic laugh that could be heard from a mile away and that warmed hearts and brought a smile to face. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his rst wife Judy Bledsoe Sanders. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Maier Sanders, his daughter Amy (Michael), stepdaughter Julie Toler, stepsons Tim Maier (Amanda), Alan Maier (Grace), and Troy Sanders; and grandchildren Brenna, Laney, Ashley, Jay, Hai Hai, Ally, Jessica, Sarah, Josh and Brooke; sisters Sue Metzler (Bud), Becky Humphrey (Carl); brothers Dennis Sanders (Lavonne) and Steve Sanders(Donna). Funeral service will be 11a.m.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Bosse Funeral Home, 1355 Barret and Ellison avenues. Visitation will be 1-8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. In lieu of owers, the family request that memorial gifts be made to Hosparus or charity your choice. SEXTON PHILLIP COKLEY, 84, of Louisville, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday Novembe 3, 2014 at Masonic Homes of Louisville where he was a resident for past 5 years.

He was a membe of Hiawatha Baptis Church, a member Robinson Lodge 266 a member Valley Eastern Star and Scottish Rite of Louisville. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Norma Jean; his parents; brother, Hubert Sexton; and sisters, Vera Pedigo, Osie Wilson, Lucille Dixson, and Elizabeth England. He is survived by a son, Rodney Sexton (Marilyn); daughters, Phillis Jean Patterson (Chuck), Sandra Sexton, Tina Brady; eigh grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, and resident companion, Christine Hardin. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Owen Funeral Home-Jeffersontown 9318 Taylorsville Rd.

Masonic Service will be Wednesday 7 p.m. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral Home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. On Line Condolences www.OwenFuneral- Home.com SIMPSON 38, died October 31, 2014, Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home.

www.subfuneralhome.com. SUTER MILDRED 98, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014 at her home. She was a member of Cloverleaf Baptis Church. She was preceded in death by her husband William Suter; daughter Judith Rakestraw. Survivors include her daughter Barbara Pickard (Lynn); 4 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren.

Her funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at OD White Sons Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2727 South 3rd Street. Burial: Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Visitation: Wednesday 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to Cloverleaf Baptist Church building fund. TIMBERLAKE MARGARET E. 89, of Louisville, KY, died November 2, 2014, Neurath- Schoppenhorst Funeral Home nsfuneralhome. com. TRAUTWEIN EMMA JEAN, 74, died Friday, October 31, 2014.

She was a pharmacy technician and former orist for Kroger. She is survived by her children, Pam Cline, Barbara Batliner (Tim) and Cherie Donahue (Patrick); grandchildren, Tyler Batliner (Samantha), Lauren Brumley (Brian), Kasey Goodlett (Neal), Chris Donahue (Erika), Tiffany Lieber (Brad), Shane Cline (Holly McCawley) and Justin Cline; six great- grandchildren; and sister, Louise Newton. Her funeral is 2pm Tuesday at Fern Cree Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road with burial In Penn Run Memorial Park. Visitation is 2-8pm Monday and after noon Tuesday until the time of the service. Memorial gifts: American Heart Association.

TULLY MOLLIE SUE (SMITH), 82 of Louisville, passed away at 10:50 a.m. on Novembe 2, 2014 at Baptis Healthcare. Born on June 5, 193 2 in Owensboro, KY to George and Louise Smith, she was an RN. She was a graduate of the Murray State University Nursing Program. She worked at the Daviess County Hospital in Owensboro, KY, Baptist Hospital, and Christophe East Nursing Home in Louisville.

Mollie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. She was a Christian woman and a long time and active member of St. Mark United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

George T. Smith; and her son, John K. (Jack) Tully, Jr. Mollie is survived by her husband, John Kin Tully; children, Susan L. Bleemel, Linda J.

Sellers (Tom) and Michael S. Tully (Shannon); brother, G. Ted Smith (Jackie); grandchildren, Meagan Petty (Joey), Christina Hubbard (Justin) Jonathon Sellers, Andrew Bleemel, Taylo Sellers, Trenton Tully, Brett Tully, Ashton Tully, and Emmalee Tully; great-granddaughter, Khloe Petty; nephew, Jay Smith (Mandy); and daughter-in-law, Joan Tully. A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2014 a St.

Mark United Methodist Church, 4611 Lowe Lane, Louisville, with burial to follow in Resthaven Cemetery, 4400 Bardstown Road. Visitation will be from 1-8 pm on Wednesday a Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Mark United Church. VANCE JOEY E.

53, died November 3, 2014, Owen Funeral Home Jeffersontown. VANNATTA FRIEDA MARIE, passed on to ou heavenly father Saturday November 1, 2014 after a long battle with She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Edward VanNatta, her son David, sisters Faye Merget, and Opal Feldman. She leaves behind a brother Wes Marla (Arlene), son Michael VanNatta, daughters Kathy Candell (Joe), Cindy Rankin (Bill), and Debbie Votaw (David Hurley) along with grandchildren Becky, Bethany, Ryan, Chad, Sarah, Ashley, Kelly, Todd, Kelley, Trey, Brooke, and great-grandchildren Logan, Emaline, Piper, Zachary, Kate Lynn, Hayden, and Jackson. He many nieces and nephews will miss her. Frieda was a beautiful spirit who loved to laugh and enjoyed spending time with he grandchildren.

She and her husband Clarence operated Market in Southend, was a dance instructor for Arthu Murray, and runner-up in the Miss Coney Island Cincinnati beauty contest 1947. She was a longtime 4H club leader and sang for many years in the St. Peters Episcopal Church choir. Her family wishes to express their gratitude to Baptist East Hospital Palliative care team fo their wonderful care and kindness. Funeral services will be held on Friday a 10:00 a.m.

at Louisville Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 4400 Dixie Highway. Visitation will be Thursday, 5-7 p.m.at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy can be made in he name to Hosparus of Louisville. VOGEL GEORGE JAMES 70, of Louisville, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at Baptist Hospital East. George was retired from GE and also a retired re chief from Fern Creek Fire Department of 30 years.

George is survived by his son, James Vogel (Laura); and a granddaughter, Katniss Vogel. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road, with a private service will follow. ZODY MARY LOU, 75, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2014.

She was a devoted mother and grandmother and a devou Christian woman. Mary Lou was preceded in death by he husband, William T. Zody and twin sister, Betty Ann Wampler. She is survived by her sons, Michael M. Zody (Karen) and G.

Mark Zody (Theresa); daughter, Karen Waiz (Mark); sister, Carolla Cocahougher; grandchildren, Kameron Wilson (Brandin), McKenna Zody, Kyler Zody, Rachel Merchant (Tyler), Jack Zody, Keightley Waiz and Killianna Waiz and six great-grandchildren. Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Highlands Family Owned Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road with a private burial at Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, KY. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at Highlands..