Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Louisville, Kentucky

John "Charley" Stone

John "Charley" Stone

Mar 1, 2019

John Charles “Charley” Stone, 90, joined his Heavenly Father on Friday March 1, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruby Nell Marshall Stone, brother Thomas Stone, son-in-law, Tim Robinson, and grandson Adam Robinson.

Charley was a proud US Air Force veteran serving in WWII; he had his pilot’s license and loved...

Irene Poynter

Irene Poynter

Feb 27, 2019

Irene Elkins Poynter, passed from this life on February 27, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Poynter.

She was a member of the former Ralph Avenue Church of Christ and a retired Kroger employee.

She is survived by her children, Betty Poynter, Roberta Pitts, and William Poynter (Rebecca Sue);...

Raymond Wallace

Raymond Wallace

Feb 25, 2019

Raymond Wallace, 96, passed away on Monday February 25, 2019 at Landmark of Louisville.  He was preceded in death by two sons, Raymond E. Wallace and David E. Wallace.

Raymond was a mechanic, a WW II Army veteran and a member of Hazelwood Baptist Church.

He is survived by son Bruce Wallace (Patsy), step-daughter Barbara...

Mary VanCleave-Gaines

Mary VanCleave-Gaines

Feb 23, 2019

Mary H. VanCleave-Gaines, 87, wife to Harvey Gaines, passed away on Saturday February 23, 2019 at Jewish Hospital.  She was born to Willie A. and Bunar (Gardner) Northington in Clarksville, Tennessee on October 27, 1931.  She is also preceded in death by a son, Michael G. VanCleave.

Mary retired from General Electric and was a member of...

Mary Sego

Mary Sego

Feb 23, 2019

Mary E. Sego, 86, wife to the late Russell L. Sego, passed away on Saturday February 23, 2019 at Baptist Health.  She was born to Otis and Minnie (Logsdon) Waddell.

Mary was a cafeteria manager for Canteen and a member of Freedom Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her children, Jerry Sego (Charlotte), Debbie...

Janice Jackson

Janice Jackson

Feb 23, 2019

Janice R. Jackson, 66, loving wife to Wayne Jackson, passed away on Saturday February 23, 2019 at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital.

She is preceded in death by her parents James and Virginia (Nichols) Byrne along with a sister Sandra VanAcker Roberts, brother Jimmy Byrne and nephew Gregory VanAcker.

Besides her husband of 47 years,...

Ada Bradley

Ada Bradley

Feb 22, 2019

Ada G. Bradley, 87, wife to the late Levander Bradley, passed away on Friday February 22, 2019 at Norton Women and Children’s Hospital.  She was born in Montgomery County, North Carolina to the late Allen and Carrie (McCauley) Legrande on December 20, 1931.  She is also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Emily Jacobs, sisters, Mary Collins and Elizabeth...

Lucille Luker

Lucille Luker

Feb 20, 2019

Lucille Egerton Luker, 92, of Shively, is reunited with her husband Arthur “Buddy” for the boating trip to last forever, after passing away at home on February 20, 2019.

Lucille leaves to cherish her memory her children, Patricia Willis (David), Mark Luker (Lynn) along with grandchildren Joseph Willis, Michael and Jason Luker, Jessica Clark (Chase) and 3...

Brenda Stinson

Brenda Stinson

Feb 18, 2019

Brenda S. Stinson, 69, loving wife to Kevin W. Stinson, passed away on Monday February 18, 2019 at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital.  She is preceded in death by her parents Oather and Dorothy (Monroe) Newton and a brother William Lacefield.

Brenda retired from Silgan Plastics and she attended Ormsby Heights Baptist Church.

Besides her...

Gina Knowland

Gina Knowland

Feb 17, 2019

Regina “Gina” C. Knowland, 63, loving wife to Dennis Knowland, passed away, surrounded by family, on Sunday February 17, 2019 at Baptist Health.  She was preceded in death by her father Billy Jackson Helson.

Gina retired from the accounting department for Orr Safety, attended Incarnation Catholic Church, and loved doing all types of crafts.

Besides...

Paul Newton

Paul Newton

Feb 12, 2019

Paul Wilson Newton, Sr., 71, passed away on Tuesday February 12, 2019 at Kindred Hospital.   Paul was born to the late Mark and Anne (James) Newton in Scranton, Pennsylvania on December 5, 1947.

A 1965 graduate of Fern Creek High School, Paul also attended Lindsey Wilson College.  Paul founded Kentuckiana School of Kung Fu, where he taught...

Betty Haller

Betty Haller

Feb 11, 2019

Betty A. Haller, 88, wife to the late Eugene Haller, passed away on Monday February 11, 2019 at the Episcopal Church Home.  She was born to the late Israel and Edna (Draughn) Amburgey in Knott County, Kentucky.  She is also preceded in death by her brother James Amburgey.

Betty was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church, she...

Jesse Cammack

Jesse Cammack

Feb 10, 2019

Jesse  Cammack, 83, passed away on Sunday February 10, 2019.

He was born to the late James and Delta (Drury) Cammack in Anderson County, Kentucky.  He is also preceded in death by 4 siblings.

Jesse was a retired salesman for Sam Swope where he worked over forty years.

He is survived by children,...

Mary Nilest

Mary Nilest

Feb 10, 2019

Mary Carolyn Nilest, 78, wife to the late Edward Nilest, passed away on Sunday February 10, 2019 at Norton Hosparus.   Mary was a resident of Thrive Memory Care at Beckley Creek in Louisville at the time of her passing.  Mary was born to the late Sylvan and Marjorie (Ricketts) Wallace in New Castle, Kentucky.  She is also preceded in...

Danny Donaway

Danny Donaway

Feb 2, 2019

Danny W. Donaway, 71, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday February 5, 2019 at Norton Hosparus.  He was born to the late Robert and Dessie (Mercer) Donaway in Louisville on September 26, 1947.  He is also preceded in death by a son Timmy Donaway, 5 brothers and his girlfriend of 25 years, Debbie Harder.

Danny worked...

Corey Michael Blankenship

Corey Michael Blankenship

Feb 1, 2019

Corey Michael Blankenship, 22, of Louisville, son of Shannon L. Blankenship Chandler & George Allen Robertson, died Friday, February 1, 2019 at his residence. Corey was born April 26, 1996 in Louisville and was a 2015 graduate of Iroquois High School. He was a self made man possessing many talents. Among them he was a certified welder and plumber...

Daisy Allen

Daisy Allen

Jan 30, 2019

Daisy Mae Allen, 77, wife to the late James G. Allen, passed away on Wednesday January 30, 2019 surrounded by her family at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital.  She was born to Bryan and Lucinda Martha (Embry) Baize in Fordsville, Kentucky on May 19, 1941.  She is also preceded in death by siblings, Mary Embry, Linda Baize, Ray Baize,...

Ronald Taylor

Ronald Taylor

Jan 12, 2019

Ronald S. Taylor, 75, husband to Sandy (Benefield) Taylor, passed away at home surround by his family on Saturday January 12, 2019.  He was born to William and Juanita (Tatum) Taylor in Louisville on May 19, 1943.

Ron was a self-employed tool distributor, a member of Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church, and a member of A. O. P....

Billy Owens

Billy Owens

Jan 4, 2019

Billy Gene Owens, 79, passed away at Lincoln Hills Heath Center on Friday January 4, 2019.  He was born to the late William J. and Revonda “Jean” (Parrish) Owens in Lewisport, Kentucky on August 15, 1939.  He is also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Junius and Bertha Ann Owens.

Billy retired from Pillsbury as a...

Florence Saffer

Florence Saffer

Jan 1, 2019

Florence Pearl Saffer, 73, wife to the late James W. Saffer, Sr., passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday January 1, 2019 at Baptist Health.  She was born to the late John and Lillian (Hinton) Wolford in Louisville on February 28, 1945.

Florence was a member of the Iris Society, volunteered at the Louisville Zoo in...

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