BRIDWELL, ELVIN C., 81, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2007 at the VA Medical Center in Louisville. He was an Army veteran and a retired salesman. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances Gardiner Bridwell; two sons, Paul and Mike Bridwell; a daughter, Susie Russell; and six grandchildren. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Drive, with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens East. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday. Memorials may take form of contributions to the VA Hospice Unit. Online condolences at www.New comerlouisville.com.