Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Louisville, Kentucky

Betty Vititoe

Betty Vititoe

Mar 15, 2020

Betty Jean Vititoe passed away peacefully on Sunday March 15, 2020 in Louisville.  She was born on July 26, 1930 in Louisville, the daughter of the late Grady and Lillian Burden.  Betty retired from Churchill Downs after working there for over 40 years.  She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Rhonda Wilson and Karen Curtis (Gary), son, Terry Vititoe...

Charles "Chuck" Blankenship Jr.

Charles "Chuck" Blankenship Jr.

Mar 14, 2020

Charles “Chuck” L. Blankenship Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Louisville on Saturday March 14, 2020.  He was born on February 16, 1944 in Loyall Kentucky, the son of the late Charles and Marjorie Blankenship. Chuck retired from Philip Morris after 27 years, was an avid fisherman, UK Wildcats fan, loved plants, hummingbirds and spending time with...

Lillian Denzik

Lillian Denzik

Mar 10, 2020

A tribute is not available at this time for Lillian G. Denzik. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mary "Lucy" Newby

Mary "Lucy" Newby

Mar 4, 2020

Mary Louise “Lucy” Valentour Newby, 88, wife to the late Joseph Newby, passed away on Wednesday March 4, 2020 at The Springs at Stonybrook.  She was born to Nester and Rosella (Meece) Valentour in Stearns, Kentucky.  She is also preceded in death by her siblings, Ernest, Ann, Nellie “Fritz”, and Angela.

Lucy worked for Celanese for 40...

Mary Siebe

Mary Siebe

Mar 4, 2020

Mary “Lorene” Swanner Siebe, 80, passed away on Wednesday March 4, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her parents, George E. and Sophia E. (Arthur) Swanner and brother David Swanner.

Lorene retired as a manger from AT&T.

She is survived by her brothers, Edward Swanner (Elizabeth), Larry Swanner (Faye), nephews, George Swanner (Brandy),...

Lee Dobbs

Lee Dobbs

Mar 1, 2020

Lee B. Dobbs, 81, husband to the late Juanita Dobbs, passed away, with his family by his side, on Sunday March 1, 2020 at Norton Hosparus.

Lee was a proud Navy veteran, serving 23 years with 3 tours in Vietnam, and was a member of Amvets post # 61.

He is survived by children, Bill...

William "Tom" Wise

William "Tom" Wise

Feb 28, 2020

William “Tom” Wise, 91, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday February 28, 2020.

Tom was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He proudly sacrificed and valiantly served as a sergeant in the Marine Corps. He was honored with a Purple Heart for his heroic courage and bravery. In addition, Tom was retired from...

William Yurt

William Yurt

Feb 25, 2020

William “Bill” A. Yurt, 84, husband to the late Venita Yurt, passed away on Tuesday February 25, 2020.  He was also preceded in death by his parents, William “Bill” F. and Minnie V. (Humpert) Yurt, along with 3 siblings.

Bill was retired from General Electric as a warehouseman, from the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a security guard,...

Ronald Andrews

Ronald Andrews

Feb 17, 2020

Ronald Wayne Andrews, 75, loving husband to Dolores (Adair) Andrews, passed away, with his family at his side, on Monday February 17, 2020 at Jeffersontown Rehab.  He was born to the late Irving “Andy” and Agnes Helene (Watson) Andrews in Center Texas on May 23, 1944.  He is also preceded in death by daughter, Melissa Murphy.

Ron...

Daryl Tomes

Daryl Tomes

Feb 11, 2020

Daryl L. Tomes, 63, husband to the late Lena Tomes, passed away on Tuesday February 11, 2020 at University Hospital.  He was born to Hayward and Oleta Tomes on October 24, 1956 in Louisville.  He is preceded in death by a grandson Andrew Mahoney and a brother Neal Tomes.

Daryl was an electrician and he loved to...

Susan Wright

Susan Wright

Feb 8, 2020

Susan D. Wright, 60, passed away, with her beloved daughters Bridget and Vanessa by her side, on Saturday February 8, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her mother, Sandy Denzik and son Victor “Buck” Lucchese.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Bridget Smith and Vanessa Lucchese along with her father Edward Denzik, 7 grandchildren...

Linda Miller

Linda Miller

Feb 5, 2020

Linda Kay Miller, 74, loving wife to William F. Miller, Sr., passed away on Wednesday February 5, 2020 at Norton Brownsboro.  She was born to the late Carl and Helen (McKinney) Edwards in Bowling Green, Kentucky on January 24, 1946.

Linda was a homemaker and a member of Shively Baptist Church.

Besides her husband of...

James Rice

James Rice

Feb 3, 2020

James W. Rice, 92, husband to the late Ruby (Nallia) Rice, passed away peacefully with his family, Monday February 3, 2020.  He was born to the late Corrie and Fanola (Wess) Rice in Ashland, IL on June 24, 1927.  He is also preceded in death by his son, Michael Rice along with siblings, Chuck, Richard, Dorothy, Janet and Jack....

Paul Ice, Jr.

Paul Ice, Jr.

Feb 2, 2020

Paul E. Ice, Jr.,67,  loving husband to Brenda (Floyd) Ice, passed away in  Sebastian, Florida on Sunday February 2, 2020.   He was born to the late Paul E., Sr. and Elizabeth (Riggs) Ice on August 24, 1952.  He is also preceded in death by a sister, Linda Payne, stepmother Cuba Ice and father-in-law Edward Floyd.

Paul worked...

Joann Weatherford

Joann Weatherford

Jan 29, 2020

Joann Weatherford, 72, passed away on Wednesday January 29, 2020 at home.

She was born to the late Horace Jessup and Marie Weatherford in Louisville on January 11, 1948.

Joann worked as a deli clerk for Kroger’s and was a member of Bates Memorial Baptist Church.

She is survived by her children, Tammy...

Donna Ecken

Donna Ecken

Jan 22, 2020

Donna Sue Ecken, 68, passed away on Wednesday January 22, 2020 at Louisville East Post Acute.  She was born to the late Jesse and Helen (Stowers) Sermon in Louisville on May 7, 1951.  She is also preceded in death by a sister Wanda Sermon.

Donna is survived by her siblings, Darlene Aebersold, John Sermon (Tahsun), Betty McFarland,...

William "Bill" Fraser

William "Bill" Fraser

Jan 22, 2020

William “Bill” Carmon Fraser, 93, passed away on January 22, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Hospice Care in Tampa, Florida.  He was born in Marked Tree, Arkansas on February 13, 1926 where he spent his childhood.  He made Louisville his home as an adult and moved to Sun City Florida later in life.  He is preceded in death by...

Patricia Holderbaum

Patricia Holderbaum

Jan 20, 2020

Pat A. Holderbaum, 79, wife to the late Robert E. Holderbaum, passed away on Monday January 20, 2020 at Norton Hospital.

She was born to the late Harold and Elsie (Tucker) DeHart in Central City, Kentucky on September 2, 1940.

Pat was a homemaker, a loving Mother and Grandmother.

She leaves to cherish...

Carolyn Nicoulin

Carolyn Nicoulin

Jan 18, 2020

Carolyn Nicoulin, 88, wife to the late Louis M. Nicoulin, passed away on Saturday January 18, 2020, surrounded by family, at home.   She was born to the late James Richard and Eleanor Elizabeth (White) Morgan on December 29, 1931 in Lexington, Kentucky.  She is also preceded in death by her sister Elizabeth Ann Slaton and her brother James Ronald...

Wanda Stevenson

Wanda Stevenson

Jan 15, 2020

Wanda L. Stevenson, 86, wife to the late John Wesley Stevenson, passed away on Wednesday January 15, 2020, with her family by her side, at Norton Audubon Hospital.  She was born to the late Willie and Marguerite (Naugle) Sullivan in Peking, Indiana.

She is also preceded in death by her daughter Kim Chandler, her son, Barry Stevenson,...

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