Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Louisville, Kentucky

Virginia Detroy

Virginia Detroy

Nov 17, 2015

Detroy, Virginia M., of Louisville, died on November 17, 2015, following a brief illness. She was a graduate of the University of Iowa and the University of Louisville. She taught English for 21 years in Jefferson County Schools, first at Valley High School and then at Butler High School. She loved classical music, animals, art, and travel. She was preceded...

Elnora Hulsewede

Elnora Hulsewede

Nov 16, 2015

Elnora Hulsewede, entered Heaven on Monday November 16, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Hulsewede and brother Bobby Dodson. She is survived by her daughter, Roxanna Kirchner (Mike), sister Dorothy Carden (Burch) and three grandchildren, Cody and Roby Kirchner and Chesney West (Brent). A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations are...

Roy Davis

Roy Davis

Nov 15, 2015

Davis, Roy, 58, of Louisville, passed away on November 15, 2015. Roy was a long-time member of Dixie Valley Church of God. He was born in Louisville on October 16, 1957, to Jessie and Bessie Davis. His father preceded him in death. Survivors include his mother, Bessie; sister, Charolette Gail Theiler and brothers, Bill Mills, Mike Mills, and Jesse Davis....

Meryl Terhune

Meryl Terhune

Nov 14, 2015

Terhune, Meryl, 83, of Shepherdsville, died November 14, 2015, www.mcfarlandtroutmanfuneralhome.com.

Bertha Paris

Bertha Paris

Nov 13, 2015

Paris, Bertha Fugate, 94, passed away November 13, 2015, Hardy-Close Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Doris Mudd

Doris Mudd

Nov 13, 2015

Mudd, Doris, Doris Ann Mudd, 69 , passed away Friday, November 13, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. Her survivors include one brother, Russell Mudd (Brenda); one sister, Gail Mercer (Kenny); and several nieces and nephews. Service will be 10 a.m. Monday at W.G. Hardy Funeral Home and Cremation Service with burial in Louisville...

Syble Barclay

Syble Barclay

Nov 13, 2015

Barclay, Syble N. (Rich), 93, passed away on November 13, 2015. She was a member of the Eastern Star and Rockford View United Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters, Linda Hawkins (Steve), Brenda Mann (Guy) and Ann Blackwell (Nelson); 13 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; her brothers, Nathan and Noel Rich; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral...

Lorine Smith

Lorine Smith

Nov 13, 2015

Gilland-Smith, Lorine (Corbett), 89, passed away November 13, 2015. She was born to John and Anna (Knight) Corbett. Lorine worked many years for Montgomery Realtors as a Property Manager. She is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Clyde Smith, second husband, Edgar Gilland; and eight siblings. Lorine is survived by her children, Darlene Bischoff (Charles), Pam Riddle,...

Stanley Thompson

Stanley Thompson

Nov 12, 2015

Thompson, Stanley R. "Stan", passed away on November 12, 2015. He proudly served his country as an aircraft mechanic in the Air Force. He retired from Tube Turns as a foreman of tool and dye. He loved going to Rough River and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Ruby...

Annie Ausmus

Annie Ausmus

Nov 12, 2015

Ausmus, Annie Laverne, Mrs. Laverne Ballinger Ausmus, 89 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, November 12th 2015. She was born on October 14th 2015 in Dayton, Ohio to John and Clara Isetta Ballinger. Laverne was a longtime member of South Louisville Christian Church. Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Harold Edwin Ausmus, son: Donald (Kathy) Ausmus, grandsons: Bob Ausmus (Jill),...

James Skinner Jr

James Skinner Jr

Nov 11, 2015

James Mason "Jimmy", Jr., 70, husband to Constance Harris Skinner, passed away Wednesday November 11, 2015 at Robley Rex Medical Center. He was born to the late James M., Sr. and Beatrice Stull Skinner in Clarksburg, W. Virginia on January 22, 1945. He was also preceded in death by a brother Tom Skinner and sister Connie Sly. Jimmy retired after...

Patrick Kessinger

Patrick Kessinger

Nov 10, 2015

Kessinger, Patrick B. "Pat", 56, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Norton Audubon Hospital. He was born in Louisville to Frank and Ruth (Spalding) Kessinger. Pat had worked in Tech Service at Kentucky Kingdom/Six Flags, a 1977 graduate of DeSales High School, a member of American Legion Post # 229, and a Catholic by faith. Survivors include his wife,...

Elbert Callaway

Elbert Callaway

Nov 10, 2015

Callaway, Elbert Raymond, 88, passed away Tuesday November 10, 2015. Born in Austinville, AL, he was a retired pipefitter for the L&N Railroad, a Army veteran and Baptist by faith. He is preceded in death by his wife, Opal Jewel Callaway; son Steve Mitchell; parents, Otis E. and Laura I Crawford Callaway; two brothers, Otis E. Callaway Jr. and Fred...

Helen Moore

Helen Moore

Nov 9, 2015

Moore, Helen Lenorah, 95, of Louisville, passed away on November 9, 2015. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Helen was a former co-owner of Sav-a-Step Food Marts with her husband Al. Born on January 30, 1920, in Louisville, KY, to the late Charles and Eva (Griffin) Hopewell. She was...

Steven Hesler

Steven Hesler

Nov 9, 2015

Hesler, Steven G., 21, passed away Monday, November 9, 2015. He was a sales associate for O'Reilly Auto Parts. During a significant time in his life, Steven was involved in a project with Pastor Tom Brown of South Jefferson Christian Church. From that experience, they developed a strong connection which strengthened Steven to grow and move forward with his spiritual...

Shirley Burnette

Shirley Burnette

Nov 8, 2015

Burnette, Shirley Mae (Taber), 82, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015 in the hospice care unit at Norton's Women's Pavilion in Louisville, Kentucky. Shirley was born in Louisville, Kentucky on September 3, 1933. She was a graduate of DuPont Manual High School and the Spencerian School of Business. She was retired from the Eastern Livestock Company. She was an ardent...

Herbert Swindler

Herbert Swindler

Nov 6, 2015

Swindler, Herbert Kennedy, 91, of Louisville, passed away Friday, November 6, 2015. He was a World War II Navy veteran who served in the Solomon Islands and retired as a manager from South Central Bell. He volunteered for KY Harvest delivering food to the missions for 22 years and volunteered for Meals on Wheels. He is survived by his loving...

John Long

John Long

Nov 6, 2015

In the early morning hours of November 6, 2015, the world lost an amazing man, Larry "Digger" Long, 80, of Louisville. Larry was born in Kansas City, Missouri where he attended Wentworth Military Academy. After his stay here, he went on to serve in the U.S. Army. Larry lived in Mississippi for a time, where he discovered his passion for...

Richard Webster

Richard Webster

Nov 5, 2015

Webster, RICHARD DALE, 69, passed away in Elizabethtown, KY. He retired after a long career in maintenance management. He enjoyed time with family and his grandkids, watching sci-fi movies, cooking Big Italian meals and apple pies. He also enjoyed knife, gun, coin and watch collecting, listening to loud music and Mike Linnig's fish sandwiches. He was a member of St....

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