KY-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest 27 Aug 00 Volume 00 : Issue 250 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-Message: #1 Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 15:22:19 -0400 From: "Kelly Courtney-Blizzard" Subject: OBIT: Laramie Leatherman, March 15, 1994, Jefferson Co March 15, 1994 Attorney Laramie "Larry" Leatherman, chairman of the Louisville Area Chamber of Commerce and one of Louisville's busiest civic leaders, died yesterday at Alliant Medical Pavilion. He was 61 and died of a heart attack, his law firm said. Leatherman was chairman of the executive committee of Greenebaum Doll & McDonald, one of Kentucky's largest law firms. In the late 1980s, as chairman of Louisville Central Area he was a prime mover in the creation of a comprehensive plan for downtown Louisville. He also was active in promoting education -- he is credited with coming up with the idea for the Gheens Professional Development Academy, a teacher-training institute in Louisville. He was a trustee and vice president of the Gheens Foundation, and had been treasurer. His death came as a shock to Mayor Jerry Abramson, who said Leatherman was one of 16 partners in Greenebaum Doll & McDonald when Abramson joined the firm about 20 years ago. Leatherman worked closely with Abramson on numerous chamber activities and economic-development and downtown projects and committees. Leatherman's death "is a tremendous loss to this community and to me personally," the mayor said. "He contributed greatly to our economic growth." Abramson said Leatherman was a firm believer in the need to unify local government and the community. He and Jefferson County Judge-Executive Dave Armstrong had met with Leatherman on Friday to discuss a planned study of local government. Leatherman "never talked about the East End or the West End; he truly believed in the community and that we could grow only as a consolidated community, with a common goal and common leadership," Abramson said. Armstrong noted that Leatherman was serving as a co-chairman of the county's Cornerstone 2020 project, which includes the drafting of a new county land-use plan. "This is a real blow," Armstrong said of Leatherman's death. "He was a close friend. . . . If you think of all the contributions he made, filling his shoes will not be easy for any individuals or the community." Chamber of Commerce and downtown development officials said Leatherman had a critical leadership role in downtown projects now under way. "As much as anybody else, he is responsible for the Louisville Downtown Development Plan," said Errol Frailey, president of Louisville Central Area. The plan, put together four or five years ago, triggered such projects as the expansion of Commonwealth Convention Center and development of a Main Street cultural district. "He wanted to make sure this was not just a plan that sat on the shelf," Downtown Development Corp. director Barry Alberts said of the cultural district. "He made us stick with it." Alderman Paul Bather said: "He was a hard worker. Even though he achieved financial success and some power, he was still just one of the guys, and very approachable. He had a great sense of humor, but at the same time, he did not mind cussing you out, if you deserved it." P. Richard Anderson Jr., partner in charge of the Louisville office of Greenebaum Doll & McDonald, said Leatherman was one of the firm's earliest partners, joining about 35 years ago. "His loss will leave a tremendous void, for the community and the firm," Anderson said. "His leadership will be missed terribly." Leatherman, who specialized in tax law, was born in Martinsville, Ill. He graduated from Eastern Illinois State University in 1950 and the University of Kentucky Law School in 1953. He was a UK Fellow and past president of the UK Law Alumni Association. In addition to his other community work, he was a director of the Downtown Development Corp., a member of the executive committee of Bellarmine College, and director and secretary of the Center for Leadership in School Reform. He was past director of the Louisville-Jefferson County Regional Airport Authority. He was a commissioner of the Louisville and Jefferson County Convention & Visitors Bureau and served on many chamber committees. He was a member of Calvin Presbyterian Church and an Army veteran. He was a member of the Louisville, Kentucky and American bar associations; and of Harmony Landing Country Club, Pendennis Club and Jefferson Club. He is survived by his wife, Portia; two sons, Jeffrey and Todd Leatherman; a daughter, Courtney Leatherman; and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were incomplete last night at Pearson's. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-Message: #2 Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 15:22:54 -0400 From: "Kelly Courtney-Blizzard" Subject: OBIT: Carla Lavelle Lee Moore, September 29, 1999, Shelby/Jefferson Co September 29, 1999 Carla Lavelle Lee Moore, 26, died Monday at Norton Suburban Hospital. She was a native of Shelby County, a customer service representative specialist for Louisville Gas & Electric Co. and a member of Clay Street Baptist Church in Shelbyville. Survivors: her husband, Kevin Moore; daughters Kierra D. and Kaliah D. Moore; a stepdaughter, Courtney L. Moore; her mother, Donna E. Lee; her father and stepmother, Edward and Linda Lee; sisters Gina and Amanda Lee; grandparents Sue B. Ellis, Stella K. Lee and Jacob Lee Jr.; and a great-grandmother, Louise Wilson. Funeral: 1 p.m. Thursday, her church. Visitation: the church, 5-9 p.m. Wednesday. Arrangements: Morton-Beckley Funeral Directors, Shelbyville. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-Message: #3 Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 15:24:43 -0400 From: "Kelly Courtney-Blizzard" Subject: OBIT: Flossie H. Gray, September 28, 1993, Ohio Co September 28, 1993 Flossie H. Gray, 86, Portland, died Monday at Mount Holly Nursing Center. She was the former Flossie Hinton, a native of Ohio County and a retired inspector for P. Lorillard Tobacco Co. Survivors: two sons, Paul R. Gray of Leitchfield and William D. Gray; four daughters, Bernice Courtney of Madison, Ind., Norine Bolton, Cora Ryan and Mildred Hall; a sister, Mildred Smiley of Hartford; 24 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral: 2 p.m. CDT Wednesday, Miller-Schapmire Funeral Home, Hartford. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Hartford. Visitation: Ratterman's-Portland, 2114 W. Market St., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. EDT Tuesday, and Miller-Schapmire Funeral Home after 11 a.m. CDT Wednesday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-Message: #4 Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 15:25:18 -0400 From: "Kelly Courtney-Blizzard" Subject: OBIT: Myrtle Coy, September 28, 1992, Butler/Bullitt Co September 28, 1992 Myrtle Coy, 91, of Shepherdsville, died Sunday at Humana Hospital- Audubon. She was the former Myrtle Geary, a native of Butler County and a member of Happiness Way Baptist Church. Survivors: a daughter, Bonnie Underwood of Shepherdsville; four sons, Charles J. Evans of Warner Robins, Ga., Jesse J. Evans of Morgantown, Lester R. and Victor Coy, both of Shepherdsville; a sister, Courtney Pharris of Morgantown; 18 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday, Hardy-Close Funeral Home, Shepherdsville. Burial: Mount Eden Cemetery. Visitation: after 9 a.m. Monday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-Message: #5 Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 15:26:02 -0400 From: "Kelly Courtney-Blizzard" Subject: OBIT: Betty Jane Courtney, September 09, 1993, Jefferson Co September 09, 1993 Betty Jane Courtney, 63, died Wednesday at Franciscan Healthcare Center. She was the former Betty Jane Nichelson and a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church. Survivors: a sister, Marcella Wilson; and a brother, Bill Nichelson. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday, Arch L. Heady Dixie Highway Funeral Home, 7710 Dixie Highway. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Friday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-Message: #6 Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 15:26:32 -0400 From: "Kelly Courtney-Blizzard" Subject: OBIT: Hazel F. Staples, September 04, 1995, Bullitt Co September 04, 1995 Hazel F. Staples, 70, of Mount Washington, died Sunday at her home. She was the former Hazel Epply and a former employee of James B. Beam Distillers. Survivors: her husband, Allen Staples; a daughter, Sharon Kidwell; sons Jeff Staples and Wayne and Roger Giltner; a sister, Evelyn Courtney; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral: 1 p.m. Wednesday, McFarland-Troutman's, Mount Washington. Burial: Bedford IOOF Cemetery. Visitation: 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday and after 10 a.m. Wednesday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-Message: #7 Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 15:43:38 -0400 From: "Kelly Courtney-Blizzard" Subject: OBIT: John Clifford "Jackie" Walker, March 24, 1993, Bullitt Co March 24, 1993 John Clifford "Jackie" Walker, 41, died Tuesday at Baptist Hospital East after an illness. He was a self-employed construction manager and a member of Meadowview Presbyterian Church. Survivors: his wife, the former Carol S. King; a daughter, Courtney Walker; his mother, Ruth F. Walker; a sister, Deborah Bauer; a brother, Lee Walker; and a grandmother, Amelia Foreman. Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, McAfee Funeral Home, 4501 Bardstown Road. Burial: Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. Wednesday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-Message: #8 Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 15:44:25 -0400 From: "Kelly Courtney-Blizzard" Subject: OBIT: Teresa LaVerne Thompson, March 25, 1990, Jefferson Co March 25, 1990 Teresa LaVerne Thompson, 25, formerly of Louisville, died Friday in an automobile accident in Fort Bragg, N. C. She was the former Teresa McDonald and a member of Heaven Hill Baptist Church in Fort Bragg. Survivors: her husband, Anthony M. Thompson with the Army in Fort Bragg; a daughter, Courtney Thompson of Fort Bragg; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vonald McDonald; a brother, Dale McDonald; a sister, Lisa Flanders; and her grandmothers, Ophilla McDonald of Campbellsville and Thelma Renfrow. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday, O. D. White & Sons Funeral Home, 2727 S. Third St., with burial in Bethany Memorial Cemetery. Visitation from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-Message: #9 Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 15:45:06 -0400 From: "Kelly Courtney-Blizzard" Subject: OBIT: Mary Jane Sherman, March 26, 1999, Jefferson Co/ Reston, Va March 26, 1999 Mary Jane Sherman, 75, of Reston, Va., died there Sunday. She was the former Mary Jane Hazelip; a native of Louisville; a former employee of the Courier-Journal and Louisville Times Co. and the Louisville Free Public Library; an amateur actor; and a former volunteer for a telephone hot line for Englishspeaking travelers in Tokyo. Survivors: her husband, William Sherman; a daughter, Courtney Simon; and sons John and Woodson Sherman. Memorial service: 11 a.m. April 17, Unitarian Universalist Church, Reston. Arrangements: Green Funeral Home, Herndon, Va. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-Message: #10 Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 15:46:26 -0400 From: "Kelly Courtney-Blizzard" Subject: OBIT: Viola M. Lane, March 27, 1991, Jefferson Co/Clarksville, TN March 27, 1991 Viola M. Lane, 87, of Filson Care Home, died Tuesday at Jewish Hospital. She was the former Viola Haynes, a native of Clarksville, Tenn., and a member of Chapel Park Baptist Church. Survivors: four daughters, Margaret Davis of Des Moines, Iowa, Elizabeth Richardson, Alice O'Brien and Evelyn Strong; two sons, Lawrence Lane of San Diego and Hubert O. Lane Jr.; a brother, Jim Haynes; two sisters, Napolee Hartung and Mildred Crafton; 28 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday, Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway. Burial: Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m.- 3 and 6-9 p.m. Thursday. Courtney Michelle Locke, infant daughter of Marvin and Valerie Locke, died Monday at St. Anthony Medical Center. Survivors besides her parents: grandparents, Oscar and Juanita Grimes and Gloria Locke; and great-grandparents, Nancy Perry and Georgia Locke. Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday, Perryman's Mortuary, 3237 W. Broadway. Burial: Green Meadows Memorial Cemetery. Visitation: after 9 a.m. Thursday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-Message: #11 Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 15:47:07 -0400 From: "Kelly Courtney-Blizzard" Subject: OBIT: Jeanne G. Gray, May 08, 1999, Jefferson Co, Ky / Cincinnati, OH May 08, 1999 Jeanne G. Gray, 74, of Fort Mitchell, formerly of Louisville, died Wednesday at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. She was a retired administrative assistant for Metro United Way, where she worked 30 years, and a member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Lakeside Park and several bridge clubs. Survivors: her husband, Francis G. Gray; a daughter, Michelle Schwarte; sons Richard and Mark Schlickman; sisters Dorothy Courtney and Lucy Anglin; and seven grandchildren. Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday, her church. Burial: St. John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Visitation: the church, after 9:30 am. Tuesday. Arrangements: Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Covington. Memorial gifts: United Way & Community Chest, 2400 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or Diocesan Catholic Children's Home, P.O. Box 17007, Fort Mitchell, Ky. 41017 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-Message: #12 Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 15:47:47 -0400 From: "Kelly Courtney-Blizzard" Subject: OBIT: James A. Burney, May 10, 1995, Jefferson Co May 10, 1995 James A. Burney, 42, of 5607 Rustic Way, died Saturday at Audubon Regional Medical Center. He was a retired Air Force serviceman and a member of Community Baptist Church. Survivors: a daughter, Courtney A. Caesar of Darmstadt, Germany; his mother and stepfather, Annette and James E. Hill; his father, George Burney; two sisters, Wanda White and Patricia Hill; six brothers, the Rev. George Burney Jr. of Seattle, Ted Burney and Noble, Harold, Gregory and Roy Hill; his grandmother, Louise Tilleiy of Seattle; and two grandchildren. Funeral: 1 p.m. Thursday, A. D. Porter & Sons Funeral Home, 1300 W. Chestnut St. Burial: Berrytown Cemetery, Middletown. Visitation: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. End of ky-footsteps-digest V00 #250 ********************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. **********************************************************************