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Recent Obituaries in Louisville, Kentucky

Clarence Ruffra

Clarence Ruffra

Feb 15, 2009

Ruffra, Clarence J. View/Sign Guest Book Donate Now RUFFRA, CLARENCE J., 78, of Louisville, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at the Arden Courts of Louisville, with his family by his side. He was a retired master sergeant from the Kentucky Air National Guard with 26 years of service, and also a retiree from the Jefferson County Sheriff's department...

Kenneth Wortham

Kenneth Wortham

Feb 14, 2009

Wortham, Kenneth Earl View/Sign Guest Book WORTHAM, KENNETH EARL, 67, of Fresno, CA, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2009. Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy. Visitation: noon- 2 p.m.

Clara Crumpton

Clara Crumpton

Feb 14, 2009

Crumpton-Royalty, Clara "Jean" (Avery) View/Sign Guest Book CRUMPTON-ROYALTY, CLARA "JEAN" (AVERY), 78, of Louisville, was born October 28, 1930 and passed away Saturday February 14, 2009, surrounded by her family. She was a retired bookkeeper for the Sanders Elementary School, and was a member of Valley Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Charles F. Crumpton; two daughters, Karen Higdon (Terry)...

Elta Hicks

Elta Hicks

Feb 13, 2009

Hicks, June Powell Parrish View/Sign Guest Book HICKS, JUNE POWELL PARRISH, 80, died Friday, February 13, 2009 at Masonic Home of Louisville. A retired educator and community servant, June lived her entire life in Louisville. She graduated first in her class at Parkland Junior High School. Upon graduation from Shawnee High School June received a four-year academic scholarship from Nazareth...

Elizabeth Eichberger

Elizabeth Eichberger

Feb 12, 2009

Eichberger, Elizabeth B. "Betty" View/Sign Guest Book EICHBERGER, ELIZABETH "BETTY" B., 84, passed away February 12, 2009 with her family at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, William "Bill" T. Eichberger; and her son, Mark W. Eichberger. She is survived by her children, George "Tom" T. Eichberger, John D. Eichberger Sr. (Mary), Richard...

Charles Cox sr

Charles Cox sr

Feb 12, 2009

Cox Sr., Charles W. View/Sign Guest Book COX, CHARLES W. SR., 90, retired to his eternal rest February 12,2008 at Baptist Hospital East. He was retired from ADT Security and a member of Highview Baptist Church and former member of Shively Baptist Church. Survived by his wife of 65 years India Nadine Watson Cox; one son Charles W. "Chuck" Cox...

Mary Caple

Mary Caple

Feb 12, 2009

Caple, Mary Sue (Hester) View/Sign Guest Book CAPLE, MARY SUE (HESTER), 65, of Elizabeth, IN, passed away Thursday February 12, 2009. She was a health family services employee for 30 years with the state of Kentucky. Survivors include her daughter, Arica Wuetcher (Kenneth); two sisters, Jacqueline Ketzenberg (Doug), and Margaret Beach (Claude); several nieces and nephews; a friend, Merle Sapp....

Evelyn Bray

Evelyn Bray

Feb 11, 2009

Bray, Evelyn Yvonne Lee View/Sign Guest Book BRAY, EVELYN YVONNE LEE, 61, of Louisville, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. She was a native of Muldraugh, KY. She is preceded in death by her husband John Patrick Bray and is survived by her daughter, Connie McFall (Scott); three brothers, Larry, Calvin and Clarence Lee; and four...

Delbert Duncan

Delbert Duncan

Feb 11, 2009

Duncan, Delbert Alvin View/Sign Guest Book DUNCAN, DELBERT ALVIN, 80, passed away February 11, 2009. He was a Christian by faith, a member of the Kwians club, a Kentucky Colonel, Deacon of Shively Christian Church and an avid musician. He was also a former vice president of the Old Liberty National. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Hardin Duncan;...

Kenneth Bickel

Kenneth Bickel

Feb 10, 2009

Bickel, Kenneth Edward View/Sign Guest Book BICKEL, KENNETH EDWARD, 83, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2009. He was a native of Evansville, IN, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and a retired machinist for the old L & N Railroad. He was a member of Incarnation Catholic Church, American Legion Post #220, VFW Post #1181, and...

James Strange

James Strange

Feb 9, 2009

Strange, James "Jim" View/Sign Guest Book Donate Now STRANGE, JAMES "JIM," 77, of Shepherdsville, KY, passed away Monday, February 9, 2009 at his home after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Opal Strange; and a brother, Edward Leo Strange. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He served four years in the...

Aline Long

Aline Long

Feb 8, 2009

Long, Aline Ruth View/Sign Guest Book LONG, ALINE RUTH, 83, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009 at the home of her daughter in Shelbyville, KY. She was the former Aline Ruth Snyder, and was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Clay Long; and a granddaughter, Kimberly Russell. Survivors...

Mary Deatrick

Mary Deatrick

Feb 7, 2009

Deatrick, Mary Pauline "Polly" View/Sign Guest Book DEATRICK, MARY PAULINE "POLLY," 70, of Louisville, died Saturday, February 7, 2009, at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. She was the former Mary Pauline Thacker, a retired teacher for Beth Haven Christian School and Jefferson County Public Schools, a member of Shively Heights Baptist Church, and Central Music's Life Group. She was preceded...

Martha Johnson

Martha Johnson

Feb 7, 2009

Johnson, Martha I. (Collins) View/Sign Guest Book JOHNSON, MARTHA I. (COLLINS), 71, of Louisville, died February 7, 2009, at home. She was a former waitress at Jerry's Restaraunt for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Morris Collins. She is survived by her daughters, Ernestine Holthouser (Ron), Sandra Johnson, Sharon Jensen (Keith), Dollie O'Connell...

Kathleen Hebel

Kathleen Hebel

Feb 6, 2009

Hebel, Kathleen Weihe View/Sign Guest Book HEBEL, KATHLEEN WEIHE, 92, passed away Monday, February 6, 2009 at Summerfield Manor. She was a member of Ralph Avenue Baptist Church and over a 50 year member of Bright Star Chapter #16 Order of the Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Hebel and husband of 50 years, Alvin...

Geraldine Dunavent

Geraldine Dunavent

Feb 6, 2009

Dunavent, Geraldine View/Sign Guest Book Donate Now DUNAVENT, GERALDINE, 76, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Jewish Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie and Jerry Martin; brothers, Clemon, Clyde, James (Jabo) and Dutch Martin; and sister, Hazel Posey. Surviving family includes her husband of 58 years, Jimmy Dunavent; son and daughter-in-law, Philip and...

Virginia Morrison

Virginia Morrison

Feb 5, 2009

Morrison, Virginia "Ginny" (Thomason) View/Sign Guest Book Donate Now MORRISON, VIRGINIA "GINNY" (THOMASON), 77, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2009. She was a retired area supervisor for White Castle and a Methodist. She was preceded in death by her parents, William P. and Esther Thomason; brothers, James E. and Charles S. Thomason, and sisters, Mildred Thomason and Wilma...

Melvin Garrison

Melvin Garrison

Feb 4, 2009

Garrison, Melvin "Gary" View/Sign Guest Book GARRISON, MELVIN "GARY," 91, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Margie Jones Garrison; children, Larry, Linda and Brenda; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral: 9 a.m. Saturday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy. Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Friday. Published in The Courier-Journal on 2/6/2009 Notice...

Chalmer Chambers

Chalmer Chambers

Feb 3, 2009

Chambers, Chalmer "Cherry" View/Sign Guest Book CHAMBERS, CHALMER "CHERRY", 96, passed away February 3, 2009 at Jefferson Manor. He was a member of Shawnee Christian Church, a World War II Navy veteran, and worked for the Consolidated Biscuit Company, Donaldson Baking Company, and Olin Mathieson Company. He is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Mary Agnes Oerther....

Mary Berry

Mary Berry

Feb 2, 2009

BERRY, MARY KATHLEEN, 82, of Louisville, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2009 at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Marion Berry; sister, Juanita Fowler; and cousin, Marie Schrader. She is survived by her sons, Michael (Theresa), Stephen and Tony James Berry (Laura); sister, Dorothy Mae Stone; grandchildren, Steve, Scott, Jeff, Daniel...

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