Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Louisville, Kentucky

Stewart Peters

Stewart Peters

Oct 18, 2013

PETERS, STEWART A., 94, of Louisville, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Marie S. Peters. He is survived by a son, Richard S. Peters (Ella); and two grandsons, Jonathan Stewart Peters and Patrick B. Peters. He was one of 14 children; survived by two brothers, Fred "Sugs" and Irvin...

Mildred Wilkins

Mildred Wilkins

Oct 18, 2013

WILKINS, MILDRED K. (WARD), completed her earthly journey in the early morning hours of October 18, 2013, and to again be reunited with loved ones gone before. She especially longed to see again, and be with her beloved and only child, Michelle (age 19 d.1984), and her sweetheart and husband, Leon (age 79, d.2012), and many more family and friends....

Johnny Smith

Johnny Smith

Oct 18, 2013

SMITH, JOHNNY EARL, 62, of Louisville, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013 at his home. Johnny was a native of Harlan Co., KY, and a retired lead operator for Solae Company. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Eunice Smith; a brother, Jimmy; and a granddaughter, Amber. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Patsy Ellen (Baker)...

Ashley Blankenship

Ashley Blankenship

Oct 17, 2013

BLANKENSHIP, ASHLEY J., 28, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. She was a member of Valley View Church and shop manager at Inkfamous Tattoo Studio. Ashley is survived by her mother, Deborah McMasters (Jim); father, Gary Blankenship; sisters, Jessica Bisch-Pollard (Stephen) and Stacy Blankenship; brothers, Joseph Bowman, Jr. (Angie) and Michael Bisch; wife, Jennifer...

James Lloyd

James Lloyd

Oct 16, 2013

LLOYD, JAMES C. "JIMMY," 82, of Louisville, passed away on October 16, 2013 at the Franciscan Health Care Center. Jimmy was born in Helenwood, TN on August 31, 1931. Jimmy was a tool and die-maker for International Harvester and Naval Ordnance and was known for his community spirit. He was a charter member of Cloverleaf Baptist Church, a Kentucky Colonel,...

Elizabeth Paulley

Elizabeth Paulley

Oct 16, 2013

PAULLEY, ELIZABETH M., 87, of Louisville, passed away on Wednesday, October 16th 2013. Born in Louisville, the former Elizabeth Mae Terry, was a retired library clerk at Valley High School. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Kilbourne Paulley; and her parents, John C. Terry and Mary Lee Miller Terry. Liz is survived by a sister,...

Erin Price

Erin Price

Oct 13, 2013

PRICE, ERIN MARIE, 31, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013. Erin was preceded in death by her sister Rhonda Price. Erin is survived by her mother, Janet Price; father, Ron Price and grandmothers, Faye and Margaret Price. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 15, 2013 from 1-8 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home Southwest Louisville Chapel (10304 Dixie Hwy.) with prayers beginning...

Obie Martin

Obie Martin

Oct 12, 2013

MARTIN, OBIE WOODROW, 95, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013. He was a native of Edmonson Co., KY, an Army veteran and retired mechanic for Bob Smith Chevrolet. Survivors include one son, Darrel L. Martin (Patricia); two daughters, Brenda Ellen Baker and Karen Belle Monday, one sister, Opal Hendricks; four grandchildren, Lorie, Steve, Jennifer and Kristie; and five great-grandchildren, Jerred,...

Mary Embry

Mary Embry

Oct 10, 2013

EMBRY, MARY O., 90, of Louisville, KY, passed away on October 10, 2013. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Friday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy., Louisville, KY. Funeral ceremony will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at Louisville Memorial Gardens West. To view a complete obituary and leave the family...

Kaelyn Kincade

Kaelyn Kincade

Oct 10, 2013

Kaelyn Alisa Kincade, 21, daughter of Harry A. & Diana L. Mcfall and Jerry Kincade & Tracy Gonzalez, died Thursday October 10, 2013 at her residence. Born in Louisville September 3, 1992 she was an Iroquois High School graduate, and attended the University of Louisville until the time of her illness and had also worked at Macy's. Besides her parents...

Lucy Brawand

Lucy Brawand

Oct 10, 2013

BRAWAND, LUCY FRANCIS, 86, passed away October 10,2013 in Louisville, KY. She was the former Lucy Williams and was born in Algood, TN. She was a member of the Church of Christ and a retired employee of the old P. Lorillard Tobacco Co. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred "Bill" Brawand. She is survived by her sister,...

Patrick Thorpe Sr

Patrick Thorpe Sr

Oct 8, 2013

THORPE, PAT, 68, of Louisville, entered eternal life on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Good humored and personable always, Pat was easy to admire and befriend. Ever involved in his children's and grandchildren's life, Pat developed bonds with each of them. He was involved with his church, enjoyed the company of his friends, loved sports as well as the outdoors. He...

Barry Brewer

Barry Brewer

Oct 8, 2013

BREWER, BARRY LEE, 63, passed away Tuesday October 8, 2013 at Kindred Hospital. He was the owner/operator of Barry's Lawn Care Service and a member of Shively Christian Church. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Geneva Brewer. He is survived by his brother Larry D. Brewer (Cheryl) of Ekron, KY. His funeral will be 10 a.m....

Loretta Granus

Loretta Granus

Oct 7, 2013

Loretta Lashley Minton Granus, 87 went to her heavenly Father on Monday October 7, 2013. She was born on September 23, 1926 to the late Corb and Cora Raymer Lashley in Sunfish, KY. Loretta was a graduate of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN and was a registered nurse for the old and new Jewish Hospitals and worked for OB/GYN Dr....

Michael Mann

Michael Mann

Oct 6, 2013

MANN, MICHAEL "TODD," 42, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2013 at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. Todd was born in Louisville to James Von Mann and Shirley (Horrell) Frost. Todd had been a driver for Suburban Transportation. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his son, Chasten Michael Mann; his mother, Shirley (Horrell) Frost; his maternal grandmother,...

Cheryl Barnes

Cheryl Barnes

Oct 6, 2013

BARNES, CHERYL LYNN CHRISTOPHER, 64, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2013 at her home with her family by her side. For the past 19 years, Cheryl was vice president and owner of Chris, Inc. Prior to her position with Chris, Inc., she spent 20 years in quality control for General Electric. She earned her master's degree at Spalding...

Lewis Colvin

Lewis Colvin

Oct 4, 2013

COLVIN, LEWIS V., 77, passed away Friday, October 4, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Coral Ridge, KY, to Lewis Earl and Lottie (Rayhill) Colvin. Lewis was a retired Machinist with the old Cherry-Burrell Co. and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his loving wife, Deanna M. (Sieber) Colvin. Survivors...

Kenneth Poole

Kenneth Poole

Oct 3, 2013

POOLE, KENNETH D., 82, went to his Heavenly Father on October 3, 2013. He was a retired machine operator for Alcan Aluminum, and a former JCPS School Bus Driver. He was a member of Mosaic United Methodist Church, a Member and past President of the Louisville Emmaus Community Walk #6 and an Army veteran. He is survived by his daughters,...

Jacqueline Taylor

Jacqueline Taylor

Oct 3, 2013

TAYLOR, JACQUELINE TANNER, 55, entered her eternal home on October 3, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Christine Tanner; and sister, Judy Chesser. She is survived by three children, Shaun and Stefanie Hughes and Shannon Duke; brothers, Dennis and Louis Tanner; sister, Amanda Stewart; and four grandsons. Her funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday...

Prentice Crowe

Prentice Crowe

Oct 3, 2013

CROWE, PRENTICE LEON, 70, of Louisville, went home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2013 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. He was born on March 27, 1943 in Louisville, KY, to the late Bedford Crowe and Bessie Marie Bowling. He was a veteran who served in the United States Army and was retired from Navistar/ International Harvester. He was...

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