Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Louisville, Kentucky

Gene Paulin Sr

Gene Paulin Sr

Jun 29, 2018

Gene Frank Paulin Sr., 85, a native of Louisville passed away on Friday June 29th, 2018 at Norton's Women and Children Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Seraphine F. and Dorothy (Fraze) Paulin Eanes, step-father Stanley Eanes, daughter, Vicki Lin Gaddie, siblings, Norma L. Eanes, Charles "Tommy", George, Lewis E., Harold N., and William (Bits) Paulin. Gene...

Walter Tarter

Walter Tarter

Jun 19, 2018

Walter Mason "Bud" Tarter, 87, of Louisville, Ky., passed into eternal rest June 19th, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Bud is survived by his daughters, Deb Shipman (Oscar) and Jeanene Whittaker (Tom); son, Scott Tarter; granddaughters Amy Minton (Jason), Mary Beth Bramer, and Leah Tarter; great-grandchildren Jocelyn and Mason Minton; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Patricia Belcher (Ricky)...

William Beavers

William Beavers

Jun 15, 2018

William "Billy" B. Beavers, 48, passed away on Friday June 15, 2018. He was born to Robert and Virginia (Piercy) Beavers in Louisville on August 3, 1969. Billy was self employed, loved to hunt and an avid UK fan. He leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters, Victoria Beavers, Savannah Beavers, grandsons, Aiden and Xavier along with siblings, Robert Piercy...

Nancy Panter

Nancy Panter

Jun 11, 2018

Nancy C. Panter, 83, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday June 11, 2018 at Park Terrance Health Campus. She was born to the late Percy and Sharlotte (Taffe) Waddle in Louisville on January 28, 1935. She is also preceded in death by three daughters, Diane Goodlet, Sheryl Chaney, Jacqueline Panter, along with siblings, Harry and Jack Waddle, Betty...

Robert Thomas Sr

Robert Thomas Sr

Jun 5, 2018

Robert H. Thomas, Sr., 85, husband to the late Betty (Towson) Thomas, passed away on Tuesday June 5, 2018 at Norton Hosparus Unit. He was born to Charlie and Ella (Poteet) Thomas in Hodgenville, KY on January 6, 1933. He is also preceded in death by his son, Charlie Thomas, sister Sue, and brother Kenneth. Bob was retired from LGE...

Marvin Bray

Marvin Bray

Jun 3, 2018

Marvin L. Bray, 68, husband to Mary (Hawkins) Bray passed away at home surrounded by family on Sunday June 3, 2018. He was born to the late Leo and Loraine (Bowles) Bray in Louisville on February 6, 1950. Marvin was a retired custodian for Jefferson County Public Schools. He was a huge UL and NASCAR fan. Besides his wife of...

Dale Tobin

Dale Tobin

May 31, 2018

Dale Wayne Tobin was born May 14, 1941 in Cave City, KY to the late Fletcher Tobin and Edna Sublett. He was raised and nurtured by Frank and Berdie Lou Sublett (his late grandparents). Dale was married to the late Gladys Marie Tobin until her passing February 26, 2015. Dale was a member of Teamsters Local 89 and had a...

Wanda Higdon

Wanda Higdon

May 30, 2018

Wanda S. Higdon, wife to the late Andrew Jackson Higdon, passed away at Baptist Healthcare on Wednesday May 30, 2018. She was born to the late Denton and Malta (Hazlett) Kelley in Whitesville, KY on July 6, 1938. She is also preceded in death by a daughter Melissa Rose Higdon-Ritter. Wanda was a dedicated loving wife, mother, grandmother as well...

James Elias Sr

James Elias Sr

May 28, 2018

James "Jim" R. Elias, Sr., 75, loving husband to Sharon (Moore) Elias passed away on Monday May 28, 2018 at Jewish Hospital. He was born to the late George Borden and Ruth (Gilgore) Elias in Hindman, KY on November 2, 1942. He is also preceded in death by siblings, Patti Fugate, JoAnn Brighter, Pauline Greenwell, Helen Gross, Susie Stoll, George...

Marian Hayes

Marian Hayes

May 26, 2018

Marian Hayes, 78, wife of the late Frank Hayes, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Louisville, Ky. May 4, 1940 the daughter of the late Naomi Mildred Fisher. Marian leaves to cherish her memory 5 daughters, Marian Adams (Jeffrey), Ramona Henry (Cary), Charlotte Hayes (David), Paula Richardson (Jessie) and Sandra Brown (John), 2...

Herman Gibson Jr

Herman Gibson Jr

May 22, 2018

Herman Luke "Junior" Gibson, Jr., 77, husband to Elsie "Carole" (Hardin) Gibson, passed away on Tuesday May 22, 2018 at Floyd Memorial Hospital. He was born to the late Herman and Anna (Wooden) Gibson in Upton, KY on December 19, 1940. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Alton L. and Vernon G. Gibson. Herman retired as terminal...

Ray Whitener

Ray Whitener

May 21, 2018

Ray Whitener, 69, husband to the late Cynthia (Underwood) Whitener, passed away Monday May 21, 2018 at Summerfield Manor Nursing Home. He was born to the late Raymond and Ramona (West) Whitener in Louisville on February 15, 1949. Ray worked as a facilities manager for the University of Louisville, was a member of the UL Alumni Association, Auburndale Neighborhood Association,...

Brian Chandler

Brian Chandler

May 16, 2018

Brian Allen Chandler, 36, loving husband to Lindsey (Ernst) Chandler, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday May 16, 2018 at Norton's Hosparus Unit. Brian is also survived by his children, Brooklynn, Addalynn, and Carter Chandler. He will also be missed by his father, Frank Chandler, mother Linda Bradley, and sister Alicia Chandler-Hagen. Brian was a huge UK fan...

Lula Smith

Lula Smith

May 12, 2018

Lula Mae, or Til as her four younger brothers called her, was born in Louisville, Kentucky on October 8, 1929 to Goldie Pope Thomas and Robert Thomas. Growing up in The Bottoms, she graduated from Central High School, riding the bus along with her best friend to her prom in 1948. She worked 34 years in Food & Nutrition Services...

Karen Wojciechowski

Karen Wojciechowski

May 10, 2018

Karen J. Ackerman Wojciechowski, 60, wife of Steve Wojciechowski, died Thursday, May 10, 2018 after a long illness. Karen was born in Shively on January 24, 1958 the daughter of the late Julius & Alva Ann Phillips Ackerman. She had been an assembler at General Electric, was a 1976 Butler High School graduate, and a member of Saint Helen's Catholic...

Leroy Martin Sr

Leroy Martin Sr

May 5, 2018

Leroy B. Martin, Sr., 84, loving husband to Martha (Davenport) Martin, passed away on Saturday May 5, 2018 at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. He was born to Leroy Martin and Bernice Gregory-Martin on March 17, 1934 in Louisville. Leroy was a draftsman for Metro Louisville government and a member of the Aviation Owners Pilot Association. Besides his wife of...

Barry Mills Jr

Barry Mills Jr

Apr 28, 2018

Barry Joseph Mills, Jr., father to Carly, Chloe and Cadence Mills, passed away on Saturday April 28, 2018. Barry was a former construction worker for Evans Construction Company. He is also survived by his wife, Callie (Overstreet) Mills, his father, Barry J. Mills, Sr. (Donna), his mother Brenda Gordon (Doug) along with siblings Jennifer Mills, Danielle Gwiazda (Michael) and Melissa...

Ellen Odam

Ellen Odam

Apr 27, 2018

Ellen Marie Odam, 74, loving wife to Jimmy Odam, passed away at home on Friday APRIL 27, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born to the late William and Margaret (Case) Pottinger on January 15, 1944. She is also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Kelly Marie Thore and by her brother, Robert O. Pottinger. Ellen retired as...

Bennett Dunn Sr

Bennett Dunn Sr

Apr 20, 2018

Bennett Dawson Dunn, Sr., 94, husband to the late Alice Dunn, passed away at his daughter Diane's home in W. Melbourne, Florida, on Friday April 20, 2018. He was born to the late Alva and Stella (Jones) Dunn in Morgantown, Kentucky on December 1, 1923. He retired from General Electric, as a maintenance man, after many years. He is survived...

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