Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Louisville, Kentucky

James Peach

James Peach

Jan 5, 2012

James B. Peach | Visit Guest Book PEACH, JAMES B., 100, passed away Thursday January 5, 2012 at Beehive of Louisville Assisted Living Ctr. He was born in Lawrenceburg, KY to Thomas Hudson and Susie (Searcy) Peach. James was a shop steward at Reynolds Metals, with 30 years service. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife,...

Jo Vaught

Jo Vaught

Jan 5, 2012

VAUGHT, JOANN BROYLES, 81, of Louisville, passed away Thursday morning. She was born March 1, 1930 in Plato, KY, daughter of the late William and Ada Goff Broyles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, John Vaught; a sister, Ethel A. Broyles; two brothers, Cloyd "Buddy" Densmore Broyles and William "Jack" Broyles, Jr. She...

Delorise Blakenship

Delorise Blakenship

Jan 4, 2012

Blankenship Delorise Mae, 66, born March 11, 1945 in Hunt, West Virginia to the late Lee J. and Virgie Grimmett Ellis, passed away at Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, Wednesday January 04, 2012. Mrs. Blankenship is survived by her husband of 47 years John R. Blankenship; two sons, Curtis (Karen) and Kenneth Blankenship; two sisters, Sharon Likens and Lana Jean...

Daisy Buchanan

Daisy Buchanan

Jan 4, 2012

Daisy Slayton Buchanan | Visit Guest Book BUCHANAN, DAISY SLAYTON, 87, passed away on January 4, 2012. She was a retired employee of Georgetown Manor Nursing Home, a member of Ormsby Heights Baptist Church where she enjoyed her membership with the Leisure Club. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Elbert Slayton and Raymond Buchanan. Survivors include her children,...

Dolores Leake

Dolores Leake

Jan 4, 2012

LEAKE, DOLORES ANN MEANY, 65, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Dolores is preceded in death by her husband John Leake Jr. She is survived by daughter, Rhonda Leake; son, Mike Leake (Rhonda); sisters, JoAnn, Frances, Rosemarie, Terry, Kathy and Betty Jo; and grandchildren, Niki, Michael, Danielle and Brittany. There will be a memorial gathering Friday, from 5-7 p.m. at...

Richard Nelson

Richard Nelson

Jan 4, 2012

Richard Thomas Nelson Sr. | Visit Guest Book NELSON, RICHARD THOMAS SR., 84, passed away peacefully, January 4, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Christina Nelson. He was the beloved husband of Doris Tronzo Nelson; the father of Richard Thomas Nelson Jr., Patrick Bruce Nelson, Linda Lee Dembrow, and Susan Kay Curry; grandfather to six grandchildren;...

Helen Russell

Helen Russell

Jan 4, 2012

RUSSELL, HELEN, 90, passed away January 3, 2012. Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Dr.

Elizabeth Nichols

Elizabeth Nichols

Jan 3, 2012

Elizabeth F. "Libby" Nichols JEFFERSONVILLE - Nichols, Elizabeth "Libby," F., 75, passed away January 2, 2012.

Helen Harbin

Helen Harbin

Jan 1, 2012

Helen M. Harbin | Visit Guest Book NEW ALBANY - Harbin, Helen M., 85, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Floyd Memorial Hospital. She was the former Helen Schafroth and was a member of Lynnhurst United Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband Wallace W. Harbin; her parents John and Mary Schafroth; and great-granddaughter, Kayla...

Ray Grasmick

Ray Grasmick

Jan 1, 2012

Ray Jacob Grasmick | Visit Guest Book GRASMICK, RAY JACOB, 82, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012 at University of Louisville Hospital. He was born in Louisville, to Raymond and Elsie (Mitchell) Grasmick. Ray had formerly worked for The Courier-Journal for many years, starting out as a paperboy and then working for the company. Ray was very devoted to his...

James Propes Sr

James Propes Sr

Dec 31, 2011

James Rondal Propes Sr. | Visit Guest Book GREENVILLE - Propes, James Rondal Sr., passed away. He was born on March 23, 1926 in Marrowbone, Cumberland County, KY, the son of Gertie Breeding and William Propes. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Helen Poynter Propes; and two sons, James Rondal Jr. (Nancy) of Greenville, KY and Thomas...

Jerry Vernon

Jerry Vernon

Dec 31, 2011

Jerry P. Vernon | Visit Guest Book VERNON, JERRY P., 66, of Louisville, passed away at Baptist Hospital East surrounded by his family and friends on the evening of December 31, 2011, after a courageous three year battle with cancer. He had a 42 year career at Rohm + Haas of Louisville. He was a devoted and loving husband, father,...

James Vinson

James Vinson

Dec 30, 2011

James Raymond "J.R." Vinson | Visit Guest Book VINSON, JAMES RAYMOND "J.R.," 80, of Louisville, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 30, 2011. J.R. was a former jockey, avid golfer, and important member of the Vinson Family. He was a loving father, brother, grandpa, uncle, and friend. Survivors include his three sons, Scott Overmyer, James Lee Vinson, Jeffery Vinson; daughter, Cindy...

Armous Embry

Armous Embry

Dec 30, 2011

EMBRY, Armous "A.E.", 85 husband of the late Louise Wilson Embry, died December 31, 2011 at his residence. Born in Morgantown, Ky. May 22, 1926 he is the son of the late C.E. & Effie Byers Embry. Mr. Embry was raised in the Church of Christ, was a retired truck driver for the Kroger Company and a member of the...

Wanda Ray

Wanda Ray

Dec 29, 2011

Wanda L. Ray | Visit Guest Book RAY, WANDA L., 73, of Valley Station, passed from this life on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at her residence. She was the former Wanda Davis, a native of Henry County, and a catholic by faith. She is survived by her sons, David Ray, Jr., (Dina), and Robert Ray (Deborah); daughters, Tina Davis, and...

Nadine Prewitt

Nadine Prewitt

Dec 29, 2011

Nadine Prewitt | Visit Guest Book PREWITT, NADINE, 70, of Floyd Knobs, IN, passed away December 29, 2011. She is survived by her son, Alex Prewitt; sisters, Nina Patton, Patsy Ehlers, and Laura McGregor; brother, Donald McGregor; grandchildren, Anthony Hellmueller, Jared Prewitt and Bethany Prewitt; and great-granddaughter, Julie Ann Mason. Private holistic cremation care was chosen. Arrangements by J.B. Ratterman...

Ieleen Ernst

Ieleen Ernst

Dec 29, 2011

Ieleen (Campbell) Ernst | Visit Guest Book ERNST, IELEEN (CAMPBELL), 89, of South Louisville, passed from this life on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the Hospice Unit of Norton Pavilion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Ernst; and a daughter, Cynthia Deich. She is survived by her daughters, Martha Rose Funk (Robert), Jacqueline Benge (Jack), and Penny...

Alice Meyer

Alice Meyer

Dec 28, 2011

Alice Mae Meyer | Visit Guest Book MEYER, ALICE MAE, 86, of Louisville, passed away December 28, 2011 at Green Meadows Nursing Home. She was the former Alice Dumelding. She was a sales clerk for the former Stewarts Department Store, a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a huge football fan. She was preceded in death by her...

Delta Richey

Delta Richey

Dec 28, 2011

Delta Lee Richey | Visit Guest Book RICHEY, DELTA LEE, 89, of Louisville, went to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday December 28, 2011 at Norton Audubon Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 22, 1922 in Vine Grove, KY to Ora and Lawrence Johnson, who both preceded her in death. Also preceded by her beloved...

Earl Goldsmith

Earl Goldsmith

Dec 28, 2011

Earl W. Goldsmith | Visit Guest Book GOLDSMITH, EARL W., 89, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011. He was a retired employee of Johnson Controls, a Navy veteran of World War II, and a member of the VFW and FOP. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Goldsmith. He is survived by his children, Diana Moore,...

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