Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Louisville, Kentucky

James Condra

James Condra

Aug 17, 2011

James Franklin "Red" Condra | Visit Guest Book CONDRA, JAMES FRANKLIN "RED," 89, was received into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on August 17, 2011 just short of his 90 birthday. He was born on August 25, 1921. He was a longtime member of the Portland Avenue Church of Christ where he worshiped faithfully every week. He was...

Willadean Lott

Willadean Lott

Aug 17, 2011

Willadean F. Lott | Visit Guest Book LOTT, WILLADEAN F., 86, died Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at the Masonic Home of KY. She was the former Willadean Fitzhugh, a native of Muhlenberg County, member of Eastern Parkway Baptist Church, and former Republican Precinct Captain. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Lott Sr., and her daughter, Elaine...

Georgia Croslin

Georgia Croslin

Aug 17, 2011

Georgia "Helen" Croslin | Visit Guest Book CROSLIN, GEORGIA "HELEN," 89, on Wednesday evening, August 17, 2011 went home to her Heavenly Father. She was a wonderful wife for 71 years to her husband, Coleman Croslin; mother to her sons, George Croslin (Millie) and Lynn Croslin (Pat); daughter, Gay Hippler: five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; and sister, Oma Nell England....

Steve Cowan

Steve Cowan

Aug 16, 2011

Steve Cowan Sr. | Visit Guest Book COWAN, STEVE SR., 91, husband of Mildred Milburn Cowan, died Tuesday August 16, 2011 at his residence. Born June 21, 1920, he is the son of the late Charlie and Agnes Shanohan Cowan. Steve was a 35-year TARC employee and World War II Army veteran. Besides his wife he is survived by his...

Marie Noe

Marie Noe

Aug 16, 2011

Marie Noe | Visit Guest Book NOE, MARIE, 91, passed away on August 16, 2011. A native of Grayson County, she was the former Marie Bratcher. She long worked as a beautician and was a member of Valley View Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Noe. Survivors include her daughter, Sue Hatfield; son, David Noe (Michelle);...

Richard Hamm

Richard Hamm

Aug 16, 2011

HAMM, RICHARD L. "RICKY," 57, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Baptist Hospital East. Born in Chicago, IL, he graduated from DuPont Manual High School, and later worked at Dr. Ronald J. Hamm's office. He was a Christian by faith. Survived by his parents, Lloyd G. and Jewell Hamm; his brother, Dr. Ronald J. Hamm; nephews, Shawn...

Leona Gilbertson

Leona Gilbertson

Aug 15, 2011

Leona N. Gilbertson | Visit Guest Book GILBERTSON, LEONA N., 95, of Valley Station, passed from this life on Monday, August 15, 2011. She was the former Leona Guritz, a native of Jackson, MN, a former housekeeper with the old Executive Inn, and a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She is survived by her daughter, Jeri Bruck (Tony);...

Mattie Shadoan

Mattie Shadoan

Aug 15, 2011

Mattie Grace Shadoan | Visit Guest Book SHADOAN, MATTIE GRACE, 95, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011 in Louisville. She was a member of Cloverleaf Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a son Russell Murphy. Family includes: daughter, Joan Reed; brother, Robert O. Hurt; sisters, Edna L. Graham and Mildred Hurt; granddaughter, Tamra Murphy; two great-grandchildren; and one...

Gordon Hughes

Gordon Hughes

Aug 14, 2011

Gordon Lee Hughes | Visit Guest Book HUGHES, GORDON LEE, 58, was born September 2, 1952 to Thomas and Bobby Shull Hughes and returned to his Heavenly Father August 14, 2011. Mr. Hughes was a member of the Church of Christ. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother, Bobby Hughes Adams and her husband Connie W. Adams; three...

Joan Daleure

Joan Daleure

Aug 14, 2011

Joan Daleure | Visit Guest Book DALEURE, JOAN, 87, of Shively, passed away August 14, 2011. She was the former Joan Jenkins. She was employed as an executive secretary at Reynolds Metals until the birth of her first child, when she became a full-time homemaker, raising her children and volunteering for many school, church and charitable activities. She was a...

Gary Bennett

Gary Bennett

Aug 11, 2011

Gary Lee Bennett | Visit Guest Book BENNETT, GARY LEE, 64, of Louisville, died Friday, August 12, 2011 at the Robley Rex V. A. Medical Center. He worked at the J. H. Weis Company. He served in the United States Marine Corps and he enjoyed pinball games, pool, movies and country music. Survivors include a special friend, Teresa Robles; one...

Wilma Cole

Wilma Cole

Aug 11, 2011

Wilma Jean "Pauline" (Street) Cole | Visit Guest Book COLE, WILMA JEAN "PAULINE" (STREET), 73, passed away August 11, 2011. She was retired from Jefferson County Public Schools and a member of Ormsby Heights Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Donald Fred Cole Sr.; daughter, Margaret Esta Hemphill (Ricky); son, Donald Fred Cole Jr. (Sandra);...

Helene Speedy

Helene Speedy

Aug 10, 2011

Helene Audrey Speedy | Visit Guest Book SPEEDY, HELENE AUDREY, 74, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at Norton Hospital. She was a retired cafeteria manager for JCPS and a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Bruce Speedy; sons, Wayne (Sarah), Jeff (Beth), Glenn (Julie) and Cliff Speedy (Carrie);...

Alta Bradley

Alta Bradley

Aug 10, 2011

Alta M. Wilson Bradley | Visit Guest Book BRADLEY, ALTA M. WILSON, 89, wife of the late William B. Bradley, died Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green. Alta is survived by one brother, James "Tommy" Wilson; three sisters, Darlene Houchen (Charlie), Betty Harrod and Audrie Jean Davis (J.B.); and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and...

Lillie Updegraff

Lillie Updegraff

Aug 10, 2011

Lillie Christine Updegraff UPDEGRAFF, LILLIE CHRISTINE, 80, died August 9, 2011. Louisville Memorial Gardens Funeral Home

Mary Elam

Mary Elam

Aug 9, 2011

Mary Wakefield "Gram" Elam | Visit Guest Book ELAM, MARY WAKEFIELD "GRAM," 82, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at her home with her family by her side. Mary was a loving caring wife and mother and a devoted Christian and prayer warrior. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three sisters. Mary is survived by a...

Perry Whitson

Perry Whitson

Aug 8, 2011

WHITSON, PERRY LEE SR., 97, passed away Friday, August 12, 2011. He was a member and deacon at Bethel Baptist Church (Anchorage). He is survived by his children, Jeanette Masden, Willine Greathouse, Jimmie Whitson, Joanne Jones, Tazzie Bailey and Perry Whitson Jr. (Norvetta) ; 22 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday at his church, 11612 LaGrange...

Pearl Terry

Pearl Terry

Aug 7, 2011

Pearl Keith Terry | Visit Guest Book TERRY, PEARL KEITH, 89, died Sunday, August 7, 2011. She was a homemaker, songwriter, accomplished pianist and member of Danville Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyman Terry; and son, Stephen Hamilton Terry. She is survived by her children, Phillip Terry (Jeanne), Susan Bronger (J.R.), Judy Harshfield (Gil)...

Rosa Deyoe

Rosa Deyoe

Aug 7, 2011

Rosa Lee (Egan) DeYoe | Visit Guest Book DeYOE, ROSA LEE (EGAN), 87, passed away August 7, 2011 at her home. She was a member of Shawnee Christian Church, was an accountant at Citizen Bank, and a long time worker for U.S.O. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Darlene DeYoe. Rosie is survived by her loving husband, Frank...

Martha Metts

Martha Metts

Aug 6, 2011

Martha Ludia Matherly Metts | Visit Guest Book METTS, MARTHA LUDIA MATHERLY, 90, of Pleasure Ridge Park, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2011. She was born on March 26, 1921 in Boones Hill, TN but lived most of her life in Louisville. She worked for 30 years at Reynolds Metals, retiring at age 55. Martha was a charter member...

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