Celebration of Life... Our Honor

Maureen Frances (Hardt) Mattingly, age 76, our mother , confidante and friend sadly passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital. With amazing strength, perseverance and tenacity, she bravely fought cancer until the end. Our mother was a selfless individual who always put her children and others first and acted upon the needs of others before her own. In addition to passionately caring for her family, she had a combined 58 years of service as a registered nurse (RN) and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) for Norton Heathcare and Baptist Health from 1979 to 2020. She was born in Rhode Island and was predeceased by her parents, Kenneth Gabriel and Frances (Keough) Hardt and her sister, Kenine Goekler. Mom is survived by her two sons, Keith Michael Mattingly (Carrie) and Kristopher Joseph Mattingly (Fallon),and her four daughters, Sherill Elaine Vance (Paul), Amy Lynn Fowler (Brian), Kellie Hardt Mattingly and Allison Marie Mattingly. Her twelve deeply loved grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral Mass of The Resurection will be held 11:00am Thursday at St. John Paul Catholic Church, 3539 Goldsmith Ln. Interment Calvary Cemetery.  Visitation from 3:00 to 8:00pm Wednesday, March 13, 2024,  at Ratterman Springhurst, 10210 Westport Rd.

July 2, 1954 - February 29, 2024

Susan Elise Parsons, age 69 years, passed peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 29, 2024. She was a native of Louisville, was a Veterinary Technician and loved baseball and being an usher for The Riverbats. She had worked in the pharmacy at Norton Healthcare for 20+years. Susan was a true animal lover. She rescued many dogs and cats and even a one- legged parakeet over the years. She loved music and dancing especially the music of Tim Krekel and Earth Wind & Fire. She walked in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade with the Blarney Boys on and off for 30+ years, and every year, she and her nearest friends had a special gathering they called The Blue Moon, which was an informal reunion of friends who had gathered together at Rose Island Road over 40 years ago. She was predeceased by her parents, John C. and Jane Marie (Hardman) Parsons Sr., and is survived by her daughter, Katie Patrick Bonds (Brad) and son, Andy Patrick (Abigail), her two sisters, Sandra Cischke and Katherine A. Sweney (Robert), and two brothers, Jack C. Parsons Jr. (Lyn) and Mark E. Parsons (Nadine). Many nieces and nephews and her doggie, “Izzy” also survive. A Celebration of Susan’s Life is planned from noon to 4:00pm Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Waterfront Botanical Gardens, 1435 Frankfort Ave. 40206. Ratterman Springhurst, 10210 Westport Rd. is in charge of arrangements. 

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Animal Care Society, 12207 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY 40245

August 20, 1946 - February 14, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Doris Jean Mitchell on February 14, 2024. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Edith Pritchett and her beloved husband, Stephen Mitchell. She is survived by her children Sandra Young (Gary) and David Brown (Jaime) and grandchildren Drake, Cooper, Skyler and Lorelei.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society.

December 5, 1931 - February 13, 2024

David Allison Schroeder, age 92 years, passed peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 13,2024. He was a native of Louisville and had been a bank officer for many years at Lincoln Federal Savings and Loan. He was of the United Methodist Church and was a proud Navy veteran during the Korean War .He is survived by his beloved wife, Marcia Marie (Parker) Schroeder, his daughter and his son, David Alan Schroeder. Cremation is chosen. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ratterman Springhurst, 10210 Westport Rd.

October 17, 1925 - January 24, 2024

John Stanley Fultz, age 98 years, passed peacefully Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Louisville VA Medical Center. He was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran serving in the North Atlantic in WW II and was a life long bricklayer through the International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers. He was an instrumental designer and "Crew Member" of Fr. Folz's initial St. Pius X Church and School Building Program creating much of the existing school and sports facilities now in use today John was a strong and dedicated Trinity High School Football Program supporter making almost all their football games since the teams first in 1956! He was forever grateful for his Catholic faith, graduating from St. Brigid Grade School, being married there to the love of his life, the former Helen Jean Ludwig, at St. Pius X where he and Helen attended raising and educating their family, and then returning finally to his roots at St. Brigid for Sunday Mass in later years. He is predeceased by his parents, Carl J. and Sarah Elizabeth (Sager) Fultz, his dear wife of 68 years, Helen, all five of his brothers and sisters, Carl J. Fultz Jr., James Leo Fultz, Ruth Bisig, Alma Rose Distler and Mary Francis McDowell. He is survived by two daughters, Sandra Hines (Bill) and Gail Reh (Edward), Three sons, John S. "Skip" Fultz Jr., (Julia Ann), Jeffrey Leo Fultz (Donna) and Carl Richard Fultz. Eight Grandchildren and eight Great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews also survive. Memorial Funeral Mass of The Resurrection will be held 10:00am Friday, February 2, 2024 at St. Brigid Catholic Church, 1520 Hepburn Ave. Expressions of Sympathy to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, Memphis TN. Ratterman Springhurst, 10210 Westport Rd. has been in charge of arrangements.

April 22, 1947 - December 21, 2023

Larry Smith, age 76 years, passed peacefully at Park Terrace Health Campus. He was a proud native of Hazard, Kentucky and graduated high school in Loraine, Ohio at Admiral King High School. He served his country in Vietnam with the United States Army and he retired after 20 years as an Automotive Technician at Ford Motor Co. Larry was a strong member of Family of Faith Church. He loved to hunt, hike, and to ride his Harley; just being outside and close to nature. Larry was skilled at working with stained glass and leaves his family with many beautiful and detailed works depicting nature. Larry had many lifelong friends who thought the world of him. He was predeceased by his parents, Onas and Oma (Amburgy) Smith .He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Norma Sue (Neely) Smith, his daughter, Christy Jo Smith, his son Larry Michael Smith, his step-sons, Jordan Lee Klunk (Diana) and Jonathan David Klunk (Justin Reid), two sisters, Sylvia Smith (Roger Kroll) and Lorene Udovich (Jerry) and his brother Gara Smith. Four special grandchildren, Cory, Jeremy, Leilani and Kai. also survive. Larry's cremains will be buried amongst his family in Perry County at the Smith Family Cemetery.. On Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3:30pm a Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at Family of Faith Church, 7505 St. Andrew's Church Road, Louisville, KY 40214.. Ratterman Springhurst, 10210 Westport Road has been in charge of arrangements.

November 24, 1975 - November 11, 2023

A kind heart, a big mouth, and a sense of humor can get you through just about anything. Case in point: Lori Michelle Brooks, who on Saturday, November 11th, 2023, took a one-way flight to her Heavenly home. In her 47 years on this earth, she took those three things and created a legacy that will live on in the hearts and memories of those who loved and adored her. She was born on November 24th, 1975 to Jesse Norman and Janet (Gary) Brooks, both of whom preceded her in death. A 1993 graduate of Beth Haven Christian School and a 1997 graduate of Spalding University, she also was a majority member of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls (IORG), serving on the Advisory Board of Valley #8, as well as serving as the Director of Junior Grand. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star ( Fairdale and Valley) . Lori was very active in her church, Peniel Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as Sunday School Secretary and Treasurer for many years and sang in the church choir. An avid fan of all things Christmas and theatre, Lori starred in over 25 of the church’s Christmas productions, playing roles that ranged from a cantankerous elderly sister, a wisecracking ghost, an eccentric cousin with split personalities, and a hillbilly momma with a pig for a son.

Loud and outspoken, Lori used that trait for many purposes, but the one she was most known for was to sing. At 7 years old, she was saved by the grace of God, and from that moment forward, she sang about His goodness. She sang gospel music for most of her life, and in her teenage years, began singing with her parents, The Brooks Family Trio. Many years later, she was a founding member of Rivers Edge, a gospel group comprised of herself and some of her close friends and continued singing for the Lord. With her family and Rivers Edge, Lori recorded five gospel albums and sang at churches and various events in her home state of Kentucky. Lori was never ashamed of all that Jesus had done for her, always using her God-given talents to praise and honor her Heavenly Father. A loud and strong voice, she hardly ever needed a microphone, and the girl could sing! Known for songs like, “The Lighthouse”, “I Bowed On My Knees and Cried Holy”, and “He Came Looking for Me”, when Lori sang from the heart, the song was never the same.

Lori’s talents were many, but so were her personality traits. She could be feisty, argumentative, indecisive, playful, and even sometimes hilariously inappropriate, but she always had a thoughtful and kind disposition, putting the cares and needs of others above her own. And regardless of what life threw her way, or even when her back was against the wall, she tried to tackle her circumstances with laughter and humility, showcasing that unforgettable smile, and asking God to take care of things. Just like a line from one of her most-requested songs, “When you’ve done all you can, remember Jesus can do all that you can’t.”

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Lisa (Brooks) Bailey, grandparents Marie and Ivan Gary, and Myrtle and Jasper Brooks. She is survived by two nieces, Olivia (Emma) Bailey and Jessi (Mason) Bailey, and one nephew, Zack McCauley, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She leaves to cherish her memory an extended family of individuals who, while not blood related, were special to her nonetheless, including Tabby & Doug Clark , Dana Beth & Raymond Evans, Chris Hayes, Tim & Kim Hayes, and Joseph Henderson, who will also be officiating her celebration of life services.

Lori’s Celebration of Life / Homegoing Service will be held on Sunday, December 3rd at Chapel Union Missionary Baptist Church in Butler County, Kentucky at 3 PM EST with burial to follow in the Chapel Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations for Lori's final expenses can be made directly to her estate via Tabby Clark.

Ratterman Springhurst, 10210 Westport Road has been in charge of arrangements.

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