Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Louisville, Kentucky

Sandra Crabtree

Sandra Crabtree

Aug 2, 2013

CRABTREE, SANDRA, 60, of Louisville passed away Friday August 2, 2013. She was preceded in death by her son Eric Crabtree, mother Floella Martin and brother Dana Martin. She is survived by her son Travis Crabtree Sr. (Amme), father Tilman Martin Sr., sisters, Anna Crabtree and Connie Martin; brother, Tilman Martin Jr. and five grandchildren, Destiny, Lexi, Zack, Beth and...

Geneva White

Geneva White

Aug 1, 2013

WHITE, GENEVA M. (KILLEEN), 83, passed away August 1, 2013 at Norton's Suburban Hospital. She was a Catholic by faith, and retired from the Pendennis Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. White; daughter, Kandace K. White; three sisters; and three brothers. She is survived by her children: daughters, Kristi A. Budde (James), Kim D. Belew...

Robert Douglas Sr

Robert Douglas Sr

Aug 1, 2013

Robert Henry "Bobby" Douglas, Sr. husband of Alma Ferguson Douglas, passed away Thursday August 1, 2013 at Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital. An appliance repairman he was born to William Earl and Ollie Marie Owens Douglas on September 29, 1953. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, children; Marie Collins, Stephanie Devine, Robert Douglas, Jr. and Donald McClanahan;...

Mary Spencer

Mary Spencer

Jul 31, 2013

SPENCER, MARY ELLEN, 67, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2013 at her home in Corbin, KY. She was a native of Louisville and a retired food service manager for Pitt Academy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Spencer. Survivors include three sons, Eddie, Darrin and Kevin Spencer; her mother, Laverne Hacker; siblings, Mary Margaret Reynolds, Mary Ann...

Mabel Holton

Mabel Holton

Jul 31, 2013

HOLTON, LOUISE "BROOKS" 101, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2013. She was a member of South Jefferson Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Holton Sr.; sons, Joseph Grig and John Henry Jr.; brothers and sisters, Adalene Elizabeth Reed, Teddy Durward Brooks, Dorothy "Maxine" Horn, Oscar Lane Brooks, James Russell Brooks, Marion Allen Brooks...

Loretta Ferguson

Loretta Ferguson

Jul 31, 2013

FERGUSON, LORETTA JEAN "FERGIE," 82, of south Louisville, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013. She was a retired meatcutter for the old A&P Grocery and Pic Pac, member of SS. Simon & Jude Catholic Church, an avid U of L fan, and a former fast pitch softball league player and basketball player. Survivors include sister, Lois Reinstedler; nephew, Terry Ferguson...

Joyce Wheeler

Joyce Wheeler

Jul 27, 2013

WHEELER, JOYCE A., 66, went home to her Lord Saturday July 27, 2013 at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center. Joyce was born in Louisville to Robert and Christine (Heil) Warren. She was retired from U.S. District Court, with 23 years service and a member of Valley View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years,...

Helen Despain

Helen Despain

Jul 26, 2013

DeSPAIN, HELEN LOUISE (CLARK), 83, of Louisville passed away Friday, July 26, 2013. Helen was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and a lifetime member of VFW Millcreek Post Ladies Aux. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Jeff DeSpain and a daughter, Diane Brothers. Survivors include her two children, Cathy L. Sales (Grover III) and Thomas...

Martha Hall

Martha Hall

Jul 25, 2013

NEW ALBANY - Hall, Martha "Jane," was born December 20, 1940, leaving this life for eternity with God July 25, 2013. Jane was a wonderful minister's wife, a retired school and church secretary, and loving mother of three sons and one daughter. She was preceded in death by daughter, Karen Jane in 1967. Her brothers, Bob (Lynn), Eddie (Ruth), and...

Eugene Wick

Eugene Wick

Jul 24, 2013

WICK, EUGENE M., 89, died Wednesday, July 24, 2013. He was retired from General Electric, a Navy Veteran , a 60 year member of Masonic Lodge #862 and O.E.S. Lodge #447 and a member of West Broadway Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Mae Wick; children, Freda White (Kenny), Mike Carney, Pat Durham (Ron) and...

Douglas Murphy Jr

Douglas Murphy Jr

Jul 24, 2013

Douglas Murphy Jr., 71, husband of Sharon R. Johnson Murphy, died Wednesday July 24 at Norton Audubon Hospital. Born September 2, 1941 in Chestnut Flat, Ky, he is the son of the late Luther & Bertha Coyle Murphy. He had worked at Louisville Cooprage and attended Parkwood Baptist Church. Besides his wife of 48 years he is survived by 2...

Edward Avis

Edward Avis

Jul 21, 2013

Obituary AVIS, EDWARD L., died July 21, 2013. O.D. White Funeral Home. -

Robert Gosnell

Robert Gosnell

Jul 20, 2013

Robert Kendrick "Bob" Gosnell, 83, passed away at Norton Audubon Hospital on Saturday July 20, 2013. Bob was a retired plumber Local 502 and a member of Southside Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy and daughters; Shirley Boswell, Barbara Blair, and Mona Gosnell along with five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He had one brother...

William Campbell

William Campbell

Jul 20, 2013

CAMPBELL, WILLIAM MICHAEL "MIKE," 63, returned to his heavenly father on July 21, 2013 at home with his family by his side. He was a Baptist in faith, and was employed by A-M Electric for 14 years who was his second family. He was preceded in death by his parents, William "Dub" and Ethel Mae Campbell; sister, Cynthia Elaine Campbell;...

Betty Corum

Betty Corum

Jul 19, 2013

CORUM, BETTY JO, 76, of Louisville, died July 19, 2013. She was a former employee of the Kroger Company, a Kentucky Colonel and a Baptist by faith. Survivors include her sons, Mike and Mark Corum; brother, Jack Leasor; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held later. Cremation was chosen. Keenan Funeral Home, 4724 Dixie Hwy., Louisville,...

James Wimsatt

James Wimsatt

Jul 19, 2013

WIMSATT, JAMES R., 77, passed away July 19, 2013 at St. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. He was a catholic by faith, and Army veteran, had worked for Jay's Auto Sales , and a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 1181. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark D. Wimsatt; and stepson, Johnny Horrell. Survived by his wife of 30...

Jack Cherwak

Jack Cherwak

Jul 18, 2013

CHERWAK, JACK W., 83, of Louisville, passed away July 18, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Ashland, KY, he retired after 40 years as production supervisor at BF Goodrich Chemical Company. Jack was a long time parishioner and tireless volunteer at the former St. Polycarp Catholic Church. He was a Navy Veteran and member...

Raymond Kiefer

Raymond Kiefer

Jul 18, 2013

Obituar KIEFER, RAYMOND NICHOLAS, 89, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013. He retired from LG&E and served in World War II with the Marine Corp 1st Marine Division. Mr. Kiefer was preceded in death by his wife, Sally (Bratcher) Kiefer; sons, Master Sergeant Tim Kiefer and Rob Kiefer; sisters, Fay Foster and LaVerne Ruth; and brother, Walt Kiefer....

Mary Englert

Mary Englert

Jul 17, 2013

ENGLERT, MARY ELOIS (TINGLE), 83, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013. She was a native of Turner Station, KY, and attended Shively Christian Church. Mrs. Englert was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene George Englert. She is survived by her children, Danny Lee Tingle (Patricia), Eugene J. Englert, Joseph W. Englert (Kim), and Lynna J. Fischer (Bill);...

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