Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Louisville, Kentucky

Francis Abell

Francis Abell

Apr 18, 2015

Abell, Francis Lee,89, youngest child of Charles William and Lottie Brown Abell, passed away on April 18, 2015. Lee was born in Louisville, on August 17, 1925. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Helen Lorena Walk Abell; son, M. Alan Abell; great granddaughter, Keiara'Lee Elizabeth Bodytko; son-in-law, Patrick Lawrence Ray, Sr.; his parents; brothers,...

Virginia Shultz

Virginia Shultz

Apr 18, 2015

Shultz, Virginia "Ginny",63, passed away on April 18, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Zelma Shultz, brother, James L. Shultz and brother-in-law, Russ Bell.Ginny is survived by, daughter, Christy Shultz; grandchildren, Dustin and Niya; siblings, Sally Bell, Thomas (Nelda) Shultz, Henri (Jeff) Sheffield and Tim (Deana) Shultz and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and...

Doris Miller

Doris Miller

Apr 17, 2015

Miller, Dr. Doris F., 71, died April 17, 2015, Heady-Hardy Funeral Home.

Virginia Lucas

Virginia Lucas

Apr 16, 2015

Lucas, Virginia Talley,85, passed away on April 16, 2015.She was a retired employee of Brown and Williamson where she worked for 27 years, was the recipient of the 1977 Bell Award, taught sign language at Jefferson County Public Schools and volunteered for anyone who needed her services.Preceding her in death was her husband of 49 years, James "Arville" Lucas.Survivors include...

William Leasor

William Leasor

Apr 15, 2015

Leasor, William "Jiggs" W.,89, of Louisville, died April 15, 2015.He was a World War II Navy veteran and retired from General Electric.He is preceded in death by his wife Marjorie Lee Bayens Leasor , several brothers and a granddaughter Amanda Lee Ann Leasor.He is survived by a sister, Charlotte Newton; his sons, Daniel L. Leasor (Sandi), Theodore W. Leasor and...

Donald Lashley

Donald Lashley

Apr 15, 2015

Lashley, Donald "Dude", 74, passed away April 15, 2015, www.rattermangrandchapels.com.

Genevieve Flener

Genevieve Flener

Apr 14, 2015

Flener, Genevieve Lucille (Oakley),89, passed away in Taylorsville, KY on April 14, 2015.She was a retired 20-year employee of P. Lorillard, previous member of Eastern Star and a Baptist.She was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan Flener, parents, Walter and Gladys Oakley; and her sisters, Patsy Ward, Geneva Campbell, and Ulave Graves.Survivors include her daughters, Judy Kannapel (Charles) and...

James Peyton

James Peyton

Apr 12, 2015

Peyton, James Claude,91, passed away Sunday,April 12, 2015.He was a native of Baulman Holler, KY, a retired watch maker for Merkley Kendrick Jewelers, a Kentucky Colonel, an official assistant commissioner for the Ky. State Athletics Association, sang in a Gospel Quartet and member of the Ohio Valley Rescue Squad and Patesville Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his sister,...

Patricia Deering

Patricia Deering

Apr 12, 2015

Patricia Ann Deering, 64, wife to Tommy G. Deering, Sr., passed away in Springfield, Ohio on Sunday April 12, 2015. She was preceded in death by Henry and Violet L. Lake. Patricia was a dietary manager for Eaglewood Nursing Home and was a member of Central Christian Church in Springfield. Besides her husband of 45 years she is survived by...

Janet Ritchey

Janet Ritchey

Apr 12, 2015

Janet Lynn Ritchey, 53, died Sunday April 12, 2015. She was born April 29, 1961 in Louisville to Daymond and Joyce Probst Keith. Janet is survived by her father; husband Tim A. Ritchey; children; Christel Arnold and Chad Arnold; grandson Bryan Mike; siblings Monica Calvert and Tony Keith (Denise). Arrangements are pending.

Sharron McDonald

Sharron McDonald

Apr 11, 2015

Sharron A. McDonald, 75, of Louisville, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015, at Summerfield Manor Nursing Home. Sharron was born in Louisville on October 15, 1939, the oldest child of Raymond and Dorothy McDonald. In 1957 she graduated from Holy Rosary Academy, and in 1962 she graduated with a degree in English from the University of Louisville. Sharron first began...

Donald Tucker Sr

Donald Tucker Sr

Apr 10, 2015

Tucker, Donald R. Sr.,69, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015.A funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 14, 2015 at 1pm in the chapel of Arch L. Heady & Son in Okolona, with interment to follow at Louisville Memorial Gardens West. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10am-1pm. Expressions of sympathy to Wounded Warrior Project. Please...

Chester Ashby

Chester Ashby

Apr 10, 2015

Ashby, Chester Ray Sr.,"A father is neither on an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way."-Author UnknownAt 11:25am on April 10, 2015, Chester Ray Ashby Sr., passed away at Norton Hosparus Care in downtown Louisville, surrounded by family and friends. He was born March 2,...

Carolyn Britz

Carolyn Britz

Apr 10, 2015

Britz, Carolyn Marie (Vessels),63, passed away April 10, 2015 at her home, with her family at her side.She was born to Heavrin and Maria (Wimmer) Vessels. Carolyn was a retired teacher with the Catholic School System, and JCPS School System for a total of 40 years.She is survived by her husband, William C. Britz; two sons, Jason (Kelly) and Steven...

Sarah Nelson

Sarah Nelson

Apr 10, 2015

Nelson, Sarah A., 84, died April 10, 2015, Owen Funeral Home, Dixie Highway.

James Blanton

James Blanton

Apr 9, 2015

Blanton, James Ray,52, entered into rest and met his Lord on April 9, 2015, after a long fight with cancer.Jim was the oldest son of Mary Elizabeth and Charles Ray Blanton. Jim had two brothers, Jeffery Scott and Joseph Charles. Survivors include his mother, Mary Blanton, brother Joseph Blanton, sister in law, Robin Blanton, nieces; Ariel, Abigail, and Amelia and...

James Cooksey

James Cooksey

Apr 8, 2015

Cooksey, James Philip "J.P.",86, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday April 8, 2015. A native of Horse Branch, KY, he was retired from the Kroger Co.; a member of Mosaic United Methodist Church, and Masonic Lodge #863. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, the former Frances Willis; a daughter, Ruth Young; a foster sister, Freda Ford Powell; grandsons,...

Ruby Loscalzo

Ruby Loscalzo

Apr 6, 2015

Loscalzo, Charlene "Grandma",84, of Brooks, was born January 22, 1931 and returned to her Heavenly Father Monday, April 6, 2015.Mrs. Loscalzo was born in Evansville, IN, to the late Charles and Eunice Hite Whistle and was a beautician for over 40 years.Among those who preceded her in death include her parents; and siblings, Alta Horseman, Charles Hite, Woodrow Hite and...

Rose Day

Rose Day

Apr 5, 2015

Rose E. Day, died Sunday April 5, 2015 at Baptist Health of Louisville. Born July 7, 1927 in Hardin County to Wm. Robert & Mary Frances Mulhall Meredith. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Billy English, one sister and one brother. Rose is survived by daughters Diane English, Rebecca Outlaw, Terry West; son Hagen English; two sisters...

Vivian Twyman

Vivian Twyman

Apr 5, 2015

Vivian Faye Hazelwood Twyman, 58 of Louisville went to Heaven on April 5, 2015. She is preceded in death by her father James E. Hazelwood and brother James D. Hazelwood. Remaining to cherish her memory is her mother Mary O. Hazelwood, her children, Melissa A. Twyman (Troy), Steven T. Twyman, and Erica N. Twyman, former husband, Paul S. Twyman and...

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