Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Louisville, Kentucky

Gladys Richardson

Gladys Richardson

May 31, 2007

Richardson, Gladys Louise RICHARDSON, GLADYS LOUISE, 82, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Hillcreek Manor. Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Wyatt Richardson. She is survived by her son, James Stevens; six step-children; 15 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2007 at...

Wanetta Mcintosh

Wanetta Mcintosh

May 30, 2007

McIntosh, Wanetta McINTOSH, WANETTA, 74, died Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at her home. She was born in Beatyville, KY and was a hair dresser in Louisville. Preceded in death by her mother, Vesta McIntosh Kline and her step-father, Harry Kline. Survived by two nieces, a nephew and many loving friends. Memorial service 10 a.m. Monday at Louisville Memorial Gardens West,...

Lena Acuff

Lena Acuff

May 30, 2007

Acuff, Lena ACUFF LENA, 59, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at the Hurstbourne Care Center. She was a native of Hardin Co., KY and a Janitor for PNC Bank. She is survived by four daughters, Dicy Green, Trina Taylor, Diwanda Green and Nanza Green; three sons, Thomas, David and Faim Green; one brother, Carl Scott; companion, Steve Purvis; and...

Marjorie Blankenship

Marjorie Blankenship

May 29, 2007

Blankenship, Marjorie "Margie" BLANKENSHIP, MARJORIE "MARGIE," 85, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2007 in the Frances McCandless Unit of Wesley Manor. She was a native of Pineville, KY, and a member of Shively Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Blankenship. Survivors include her daughter, Norma Howard; her son, Charles Blankenship (Gail); grandchildren, Tim...

Thomas Hamilton

Thomas Hamilton

May 29, 2007

Hamilton, Thomas R. HAMILTON THOMAS R., 62, passed away May 29, 2007 at his residence in Bloomington, IN. He was born in Louisville and worked as a restaurant manager. He is survived by his son, Scott R. Hamilton; and a granddaughter, De'jasia Hall. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Fireside Chapel, Louisville memorial Gardens, 4400 Dixie Highway. Visitation: noon-2...

Sarah Schwenker

Sarah Schwenker

May 28, 2007

Sarah Katherine "Kate" SCHWENKER, SARAH KATHERINE "KATE," 83, died Monday, May 28, 2007. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Thursday. Burial Louisville Memorial Gardens East

Willa Wilson

Willa Wilson

May 28, 2007

Wilson, Willa D. "Billie" WILSON, WILLA D. "BILLIE," 70 of Louisville, passed away Monday, May 28, 2007 at her home. She was the former Billie Hughes and a retired seamstress for Turner Awning. Billie is survived by her husband, Lee Wilson; sons, Samuel (Linda), Michael and James Hunter (Pat); daughters, Beverly Pollard and Diana Deaton (Anthony); stepchildren, Mike Wilson (Dee),...

Shirley Vanhorne

Shirley Vanhorne

May 27, 2007

Shirley A. VANHORNE, SHIRLEY A., 65, of LaGrange, KY, died Sunday, May 27, 2007 at Baptist Hospital Northeast. She is survived by her sons, William (Theresa), Glenn and Edward (Lois) Glascoe; her daughter, Connie Markham (Mike); brothers, James and Shelby Hatchell; sister, Jackie Dunaway; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Stoess Funeral Home, Crestwood, with...

Lassney House

Lassney House

May 27, 2007

House, Lassney Roy HOUSE, LASSNEY ROY, 86, husband of Evelyn West House, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2007. Born in Morgantown, KY, he was the son of the late Everett and Bridgette House. He had worked for Louisville Gas and Electric for 17 years and retired from Brown and Williamson after 16 years. Survivors other than his wife of 64...

Bessie Adcock

Bessie Adcock

May 26, 2007

Moppins ADCOCK, BESSIE MOPPINS, 91, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2007 at Baptist East Palliative Care Unit. She was retired from the old St. Anthony's Hospital. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Warren Adcock; and her children, Beulah and Lee Adcock. She is survived by her children, Robert (Sandy), Joseph (Carol) Adcock and Joanie Williams (Don);...

Rodney Bratcher

Rodney Bratcher

May 26, 2007

Bratcher Jr., Rodney "Chuck" BRATCHER, RODNEY "CHUCK" JR., 46, loving companion of Shirley Collins, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2007. Born in Louisville, he was the son of Elsie Hudspeth and the late Rodney Bratcher Sr. He was employed by Industrial Carbide Saw and Tool. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Delloyd Bratcher. Survivors other than his...

Jeanette Heintz

Jeanette Heintz

May 25, 2007

Jeanette Sue HEINTZ, JEANETTE SUE, 72, of Prospect, went to her heavenly home, Saturday, May 26, 2007 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She unconditionally devoted herself to her family, friends, and church and lived each day with the grace of God. "The Grandma", as she was fondly referred to, enjoyed playing Bridge, celebrating the seasons, and meeting...

Mabel Bowles

Mabel Bowles

May 25, 2007

Bowles, Mabel M. BOWLES, MABEL M., 86, died Friday, May 25, 2007 at Jewish Hospital. Funeral: noon Tuesday at Chapman Funeral Home, with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Visitation: 10 a.m. -noon Tuesday. Published in The Courier-Journal on 5/27/2007.

Jessie Larimore

Jessie Larimore

May 25, 2007

Larimore, Jessie May Nunn LARIMORE, JESSIE MAY NUNN, died at Meadowview Nursing Home Friday, May 25, 2007. Jessie was born in Metcalfe County, KY, October 6, 1915. She was a member of Westport Road Baptist Church and a retired clerk of the Shively Bacon's. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cohen and Emma Nunn; her loving husband, Elon...

Melvina Dewitt

Melvina Dewitt

May 25, 2007

DeWitt, Melvina A. DeWITT, MELVINA A., 68, died Friday, May 25, 2007 Funeral: Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Neurath-Underwood Funeral Home, 725 E. Market St. Visitation: from 10 a.m. to time of service on Tuesday.

Freeman Young

Freeman Young

May 24, 2007

Young, Freeman E. YOUNG, FREEMAN E., 81, husband of Dorothy Forrest Young, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2007. Born in Metcalf County, he was the son of the late Jack and Suzie Young. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and was a member of the Dixie Valley Church of God. He was preceded in death...

Sara Davis

Sara Davis

May 24, 2007

Davis, Sara (Thomas) DAVIS, SARA (THOMAS), 83, of Louisville passed away Thursday May 24, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Joseph C. Davis; her five children, Barbara Bryant (Bob), Betty Blevins (Charles), Glenn Davis (Debbie), Sue Thompson (Jerry), and Harold Davis (Sandy); a brother, George Thomas; six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Owen...

Harry Kurtz

Harry Kurtz

May 24, 2007

Kurtz, Harry "Reed" KURTZ, HARRY "REED", 76 of Louisville passed away Thursday, May 24, 2007 at the Hospice Inpatient Unit. He was an Korean Army Veteran, retired American Standard employee and owner of the Ashland Tavern. Reed was preceded in death by his wife, Viola "Vi" Kurtz.. He is survived by one brother, Bill Kurtz; several nieces and nephews, including...

Ida Mannix

Ida Mannix

May 23, 2007

Mannix, Ida Jeanette (Wessman) MANNIX, IDA JEANETTE (WESSMAN), 83, of Louisville passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at Clark County Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the First Alliance church and the Indiana Teachers Union. Ida was a graduate of Indiana University with a masters degree and received her Bachelors degree from Taylor University. Ida taught at the Canadian...

Roy Rich

Roy Rich

May 23, 2007

Rich, Roy RICH, ROY, 40, of Louisville, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007. Graveside service: 3 p.m. Wednesday at Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Arrangements by J.B. Ratterman & Sons- Southwest.

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