Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Louisville, Kentucky

Barry Arnett

Barry Arnett

Feb 28, 2018

Barry (Samuel) Arnett, 66, entered eternal rest on Wednesday February 28, 2018 after a battle with lung cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Marnie (Everman) Arnett; sisters, Ruie Arnett and Laura Cockerell. He is survived by his brother, Gary (Diane), who were his very special caregivers, and a longtime faithful friend, David Jones. He is...

Joseph Jeffries

Joseph Jeffries

Feb 26, 2018

Joseph "Joe" L. Jeffries, 76, loving husband to Sharon (Thompson) Jeffries, went to his Heavenly home, on Monday February 26, 2018 at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. He was born to the late John and Louise (Weick) Jeffries on March 29, 1941 in Louisville. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Judy Barton. Joe was a retired manager...

Wanda Meredith

Wanda Meredith

Feb 22, 2018

Meredith, Wanda Lee, loving wife to Carlos for 59 years, passed away Thursday February 22, 2018. Wanda was born January 7, 1932 in Shelbyville, Kentucky to John and Clara (Harrod) Willhoite. Wanda loved and enjoyed her family. She was dearly loved by them and will be missed by many. Besides her husband, she is survived by daughters Susie Graham and...

Richard Golson

Richard Golson

Feb 19, 2018

Richard Madison Golson, 94, of Sun Lakes, Arizona entered into eternal life February 19, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Richard was born April 24, 1923 in Midland City, Alabama to John McNeil Golson and Willie Mae Moore Golson. He was owner and operator of Bobs Big Boy restaurants in Tucson. Richard was a member of First Baptist Church...

Lana Hudson

Lana Hudson

Feb 19, 2018

Lana S. Hudson, 71, passed away on Monday February 19, 2018. She was born to the late Carl M. Sr., and Mary Margaret (Scott) Terry. She is, also, preceded in death by a son, Keith Alan Hudson. Sue was a cashier for many years for Pic Pac Food Market and was a member of the Milltown, Indiana American Legion Post....

Rosalie Hale

Rosalie Hale

Feb 16, 2018

Rosalie Hale, 79, wife of the late Billy M. Hale, died Friday, February 16, 2018 at Pillars Assisted Care Center in Louisville. She was born in Dawson Springs, Ky. March 22, 1938 the daughter of the late Jessie & Ernestine Redden Humble. She was a member of Cove Baptist Church and former member of AmVets. She retired from U.S. Brass...

Azahalia Raynor

Azahalia Raynor

Feb 12, 2018

Azahalia "Sally" D. Raynor was born September 11, 1922 in Panama and died February 12, 2018. She was preceded in death by her son, Raul Bonfante, her daughter Maritza Phillips, and grandson Michael Phillips. She is survived by her son Juan Walker (Martha), grandchildren Ken Phillips (Kim), Patricia Thibaudeau (Steve), Freddy Phillips (Kelly), Jennifer Phillips (Jim Higgins) and 17 great-grandchildren....

Kenneth Rhodes

Kenneth Rhodes

Feb 11, 2018

Kenneth Wade Rhodes, 84, husband to Patricia (Reynolds) Rhodes, passed away at home on Sunday February 11, 2018. He was born to the late George and Gertrude (Hermes) Rhodes on February 16, 1933 in Louisville. Kenneth was a firefighter for the City of Louisville and worked on the loading docks for Yellow Freight Trucking and Smith's. He was a member...

Mary Runner

Mary Runner

Feb 7, 2018

Katherine Runner, 84, loving wife to Randall S. Runner, passed away on Wednesday February 7, 2018 at Norton Hosparus Center. She is preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters. Katherine was an accountant for Ronalco and a member of Expressway Church of Christ. Besides her husband of 65 years, she is survived by their daughter Karen Williams, grandsons, Kory...

Dorothy Norris

Dorothy Norris

Feb 7, 2018

Dorothy May Norris Funeral Service for Dorothy May Norris will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 12, 2018 in the chapel of Louisville Memorial Gardens, West. Burial will follow. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel, Irmo, assisted the family with local arrangements. Mrs....

Jerry Hatton Sr

Jerry Hatton Sr

Feb 3, 2018

Jerry L. Hatton, Sr., 72, passed away on February 3, 2018. He was a Valley High School graduate, class of 1964,and an Air Force Veteran. He is survived by son, Michael (Pam) of Navarre, FL, and Jerry, Jr. of Louisville, with 3 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation or service. Donations are requested to the Kentucky Humane...

Robert Parks

Robert Parks

Jan 31, 2018

Robert "Bob" E. Parks, 73, loving husband to JoAnn (Bowman ) Parks, passed away on Tuesday January 30, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Bob was born to the late Ervin and Pearline (Hayes) Parks on December 4, 1944 in Louisville. Bob owned Robert Parks' painting, was a member of Beth Haven Baptist Church and of Hillsdale Baptist Church....

Dorothy Allen

Dorothy Allen

Jan 23, 2018

Dorothy Ree Allen, 89, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday January 23, 2018 at the Essex Summerfield Nursing Home surrounded by family. She was born to the late Lloyd Thomas and Clora Ree (Dale) Goodman in Louisville on December 3, 1928. She is, also, preceded in death by a brother "Slick" Goodman. Dorothy retired as an assembler...

Mary Krider

Mary Krider

Jan 18, 2018

Interment Details

Louisville Memorial Gardens Cemetery

Rose Sample

Rose Sample

Jan 17, 2018

Rose Mary Richardson Sample, 70, wife to Sherley W. Sample, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Wednesday January 17, 2018. She was born to Maurice and Mary Alta Richardson on August 9, 1947 in Louisville. Besides her parents, she is also, preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Ann Richardson Tully. Rose Mary was an active...

Barbara Pierce

Barbara Pierce

Jan 17, 2018

Barbara Jean Pierce, 79, wife to the late James Leon Pierce, passed away on Wednesday January 17, 2018 at Essex Nursing Home. She was born to the late Erdman and Doris (Farmer) Huston on August 25, 1938. She is also preceded in death by siblings, Michael Caswell, Gene Huston, Rita Montgomery, and Sandra Miller. While growing up, Barbara participated in...

William Guenthner

William Guenthner

Jan 13, 2018

William "Billy" L. Guenthner, 82, husband of 44 years to the late Wanda Guenthner, passed away on Saturday January 13, 2018. He was born to the Henry J. and Jeanette (Childers) Guenthner in Louisville on December 17, 1935. He is also preceded in death by four brothers. Billy retired from Ford Motor Company, he was an avid UK fan, and...

Thelma Kessinger

Thelma Kessinger

Jan 12, 2018

Thelma R. Kessinger, 105, wife to the late Hillard Kessinger, passed away Friday January 12, 2018 at home. She was born to the late Millard and Anna (Gilmore) Roberts in Davis County, KY on November 16, 1912. She is, also, preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters and her primary caretaker, Rita Wesley. Thelma was a member of Walnut...

Alan Breeden

Alan Breeden

Jan 9, 2018

Alan G. Breeden, 66, loving husband to Debra Lynn (Bradbury) Breeden, passed away on Tuesday January 9, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents Clarence W. and Helen Ruth Breeden; and his sister Sandra L. Breeden. Al previously was employed by International Harvester, the Courier Journal where he retired after 34 years, and finally as a bus driver...

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