Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Louisville, Kentucky

Carolyn Matausch

Carolyn Matausch

May 12, 2011

Carolyn (Carol Lee) Matausch | Visit Guest Book MATAUSCH, CAROLYN (CAROL LEE), 80, of Louisville, passed on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the Golden Living Center, St. Matthews after a long battle with Parkinson Disease. She danced with the Rockettes, and also performed with Ringling Brothers Circus where she met her husband, Alfred. She taught dance at Carol Lee's School...

Betty Ashby

Betty Ashby

May 11, 2011

Betty Jean (Pike) Ashby | Visit Guest Book ASHBY, BETTY JEAN (PIKE), 78, died May 11, 2011 at Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, She was a member of Ralph Avenue Baptist Church and Shively Star Chapter 566,O.E.S. Survived by her husband of 60 years William T. Ashby; sons, James T. Ashby and Gerald "Jerry" Ashby (Lana); granddaughter, Lori Hollon (Junior);...

Dorine Skaggs

Dorine Skaggs

May 11, 2011

Dorine Fern Skaggs | Visit Guest Book SKAGGS, DORINE FERN, 87, passed away Wednesday May 11, 2011 at Summerfield Health and Rehab. She was a native of Brownsville and a member of Community General Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Carr; one granddaughter, Penny Stoll; two great -grandchildren, Amanda Sacrey and Jeremy Sturgill; and two great-great-grandchildren, Rachel...

Charles Hiemer

Charles Hiemer

May 11, 2011

Charles "Bill" Hiemer | Visit Guest Book HIEMER, CHARLES "BILL," 65, of Louisville returned to his Heavenly Father Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Mr. Hiemer was a United States Army veteran who served during Vietnam. He was a former employee of Hiemer Electric and retired from Payne Electric as a master electrician. Among those who preceded him in death include his...

James Yates

James Yates

May 11, 2011

James H. Yates | Visit Guest Book YATES, JAMES H., 90, passed away May 11, 2011 at Rockford Manor Nursing Home. He was a member of 1st Church of Nazarene, retired from BF Goodrich and was an Army veteran of World War II. James is preceded in death by his son-in-law, Stanley Boyd; brother, Bob Yates; and sister, Lois Camic....

Phlieepe Goodman

Phlieepe Goodman

May 11, 2011

GOODMAN, PHLIETE, 82, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday May 11, 2011 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. He was an engineer for Ford Motor Company Heavy Truck Division, a member of Sunset Masonic Lodge #915, a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and served in the Mediterranean, attended Male High School and a graduate of the University of Louisville. He was preceded...

Thomas Smith

Thomas Smith

May 10, 2011

SMITH, THOMAS L., 71, of Louisville, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. He was a retired master sergeant with the United States Army and member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. During his service to his country he received the Meritorious Service Medal, the Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal and many other awards. Left to cherish his memory are his...

Joe York

Joe York

May 10, 2011

Joe York | Visit Guest Book YORK, JOE, 93, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Melva York; father of Yvonne Breadhold (Don), Joann Kroll (Pete) and stepfather of Michael Crain (Amy). Five grandchildren and six great grandchildren survive him as well. Joe was also a member of Incarnation Catholic Church. A funeral service will...

Minnie Dickerson

Minnie Dickerson

May 10, 2011

Minnie Louise Dickerson | Visit Guest Book DICKERSON, MINNIE LOUISE, 85, wife of Robert L. Dickerson, died Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Besides her husband of 64 years, she is survived by her children, Patty Shreve (Dick) and Gary Dickerson; one brother, Virgil "Buddy" Zenor; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A service celebrating Minnie's life will be held 1 p.m. Friday...

Richard Adcock

Richard Adcock

May 10, 2011

Richard Donald "Dickie" Adcock | Visit Guest Book ADCOCK, RICHARD DONALD "DICKIE," 77, passed away on May 10, 2011. He was a retired employee for Griffin & Co., a former employee of Brown & Williamson, and an Army veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his daughters, Donna Gaither (Roger), Kathy Pfaff (Tim), Sandy Hawkins, Diana Conway (Tony);...

George Hicks

George Hicks

May 9, 2011

George P. Hicks | Visit Guest Book HICKS, GEORGE P., 88, of Louisville, passed away Monday, May 9, 2011 at his home. Mr. Hicks was born on June 28, 1922 in Brodhead, KY, the son of the late Robert Hemphill and Lela Evelyn Hicks. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, where he led many...

Patricia Tomes

Patricia Tomes

May 7, 2011

Patricia Embry Tomes | Visit Guest Book TOMES, PATRICIA EMBRY, 60, passed away May 7, 2011 at the Jewish Hospital. She was the former Patricia Johnson and a native of Mattoon, IL. She is survived by one son, Larry E. Embry; one daughter, Shanann Heady, two sisters: Joyce McCoy and Sharon Mayberry; one brother, Gary Johnson; three grandchildren. Funeral service...

Tulsa Coomer

Tulsa Coomer

May 7, 2011

Tulsa Royce Coomer | Visit Guest Book COOMER, TULSA ROYCE, 85, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. A native of Adair Co., he was a retired electrician for Brown & Williamson, an Army and Navy veteran of World War II and Korea and also a member of Shively United Methodist Church. He is...

Hazel Miller

Hazel Miller

May 6, 2011

Hazel D. Miller | Visit Guest Book MILLER, HAZEL D., 94, passed away May 6, 2011 at Summerfield Manor. She was a Methodist by faith and retired from General Electric as a factory worker. Hazel is preceded in death by her children, Bonita Miller, Pat Dorsey, and Robert N. Miller; and grandson, Robbie Dorsey. Survivors include her daughter, Wanda Cassell...

Mary Frye

Mary Frye

May 3, 2011

Mary Ellen Frye | Visit Guest Book FRYE, MARY ELLEN, 74, of Louisville, died Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at her residence. She is survived by her daughters, Joyce Dunagan, Robin Frye, Lee Helm and Mary Pichardo; sisters, Betty Anderson, Shirley Frye and Dee Compton; 18 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Her funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at J. B....

Elaine Morrison

Elaine Morrison

May 2, 2011

Elaine S. Morrison | Visit Guest Book MORRISON, ELAINE S., 68, wife of Neal "Butch" Morrison and the daughter of Willadean Lott of Louisville and the late Murry Smith, died Monday, May 2, 2011 at Baptist Hospital East. Elaine was born in Hammond, IN on May 28, 1942. She was a member of Southeast Christian Church, was a registered nurse...

Charles Coffman

Charles Coffman

May 2, 2011

COFFMAN, PHILL, 60, of Crestwood, died at his home Monday, May 2, 2011. He was a dump truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Judith Coffman; daughter, Jillian Coffman; sisters, Linda Sue Conn (James), Jennifer Dick and Betty Denton (Bob). He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Nannie Coffman. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4-8...

Elaine Morrison

Elaine Morrison

May 2, 2011

MORRISON, ELAINE S., 68, wife of Neal "Butch" Morrison and the daughter of Willadean Lott of Louisville and the late Murry Smith, died Monday, May 2, 2011 at Baptist Hospital East. Elaine was born in Hammond, IN on May 28, 1942. She was a member of Southeast Christian Church, was a registered nurse having worked at Baptist East in Pain...

Martha Schlatter

Martha Schlatter

May 1, 2011

Martha Lillian (Vittitow) Schlatter | Visit Guest Book SCHLATTER, MARTHA LILLIAN (VITTITOW), 91, passed away May 1, 2011 at her home. She was a member of St. Stephen United Church of Christ. Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Edwin Schlatter. Survivors include her children, Sandy Trusty (Melvin), Tommy Schlatter, Nancy Skinner (Wayne), Bobbie Snawder (Tony), and Glenna...

Doyle Baker

Doyle Baker

May 1, 2011

Doyle Edward "Eddie" Baker | Visit Guest Book BAKER, DOYLE EDWARD "EDDIE," 45, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Pebble and Doyle R. Baker; brother, Kelvin Baker; uncle, Stacey Baker; aunts, Ruby Waddill and Ada Boggs; and cousins, Steve and Wayne Waddill and Beth Ann Winfrey. His service will be 1 p.m....

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