Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Louisville, Kentucky

Christine Higgs

Christine Higgs

Jan 15, 2015

Christine L. Higgs (Webb), wife to James (Ed) Higgs, entered into eternal life on Thursday January 15, 2015 in Ocoee, Florida. Christine worked in receiving for Old Time Pottery in Florida and formerly at Frito Lay Besides her husband, she is survived by children, Joey Webb and Stacey Webb (Thomas), mother Nancy Lambdin (Mark), siblings; Jerry Jones (Tracy) and John...

Vivian Ritchey

Vivian Ritchey

Jan 15, 2015

Vivian Juanita Ritchey, 91, passed away at home on Thursday January 15, 2015. She was born to the late Leslie and Myrtle Lashley Lucas in Leitchfield, KY on March 16, 1923. She is survived by her children; John Ritchey (Robin) and Betty J. Whalen, six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

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Betty Davis

Betty Davis

Jan 14, 2015

Betty J. Davis, 63, passed away on Wednesday January 14, 2015 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born June 29, 1951 in Louisville. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Emma (Staton) Maddox. She attended Highview Baptist - Valley Station and graduated from Pleasure Ridge Park High School. She worked last at General...

Marie Cain

Marie Cain

Jan 14, 2015

Cain, Marie Rosina,94, of Louisville, died January 15, 2015 at Wesley Manor.She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Cain and a son, Richard A. Cain, Sr.She is survived by her son, James W. Cain (Juanita); her daughter, Maureen Vandevelde (Mike); a sister, Marcella Weber; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.Visitation will be Sunday, January 18, 2015...

William Scharre Jr

William Scharre Jr

Jan 14, 2015

William (Bill), F. Scharre, Jr., 87, passed away Wednesday January 14, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by parents, William and Stella Kundert Scharre, siblings; Doris Tucker, Phyllis Vogelsberg, David Scharre and granddaughter, Becky Wahl. Bill retired from Bell South after 33 years. Left to cherish his memory include his wife of 62 years, Mildred (Hutchins)...

Joseph Timmering

Joseph Timmering

Jan 14, 2015

Timmering, Joseph Theodore,85, of Louisville, passed away on January 14, 2015. He retired from Corhart Refractory and was a member of Salem United Church of Christ. Joe was born on March 29, 1929, in Louisville, to the late Theodore and Helen Timmering. He is survived by many loving cousins and friends. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....

Beatrice Nalley

Beatrice Nalley

Jan 13, 2015

Nalley, Beatrice M.,83, entered into rest on January 13, 2015. She was a member of the Rat Racer Dance Club and the Moose Lodge and the last surviving child of Joseph and Effie Stinson's ten children.She was preceded in rest by her husband, James L. Nalley Sr., and a son, Kenneth Nalley.Mrs. Nalley is the beloved mother of her children,...

Edna Denham

Edna Denham

Jan 12, 2015

Denham, Edna,90, of Louisville passed away on January 11, 2015. Edna retired from Philip Morris. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, and playing dice, but especially loved spending time with her family.Edna was born on March 22, 1924, in Broadford, KY to the late Samuel and Josie (Logsdon) Kessinger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

Gloreeda Gatten

Gloreeda Gatten

Jan 11, 2015

Guest Book Be the first to share your memories or express your condolences in the Guest Book for Gloreeda Elizabeth Gatten. ViewSign Gatten, Gloreeda Elizabeth, 87, of Louisville, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Baptist Healthcare Louisville. She was born November 11, 1927 in Louisville, the daughter of the late Fulton Etheridge and Elizabeth Fey Etheridge and was...

Edna Booker

Edna Booker

Jan 10, 2015

Booker, Edna Catherine (Ireland),82, of Louisville, passed away Saturday January 10, 2015.Edna was a native of Hardin Co. KY and had retired from the old A & P Grocery Store. She preceded in death by her 1st husband, James A Davis and her late husband, Stanley M. Booker; two brothers, Lonnie Ireland and Louie Ireland Sr.Survivors include her daughter, Kim...

Horace Throneberry

Horace Throneberry

Jan 9, 2015

Throneberry, Horace Edward Sr.,89, passed away Friday, January 9, 2015. He was a retired crane operator for American Air Filter, a member of Expressway Church of Christ, and a proud Navy veteran of World War II.Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Rita Raymer Throneberry; a son, Eddie Throneberry (Dawn); daughter, Nancy Thomas (Ron); six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three...

Arthur Potts

Arthur Potts

Jan 8, 2015

Potts, Arthur E.,74, went home to his Lord, Thursday, January 8, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Louisville to Frank and Ethel (Curry) Potts. They preceded him in death.Arthur was a retired salesman at Metro Bowling Service, with 16 years service and had previously worked at Clark Electric for over 25 years, and a...

Leona Bryant

Leona Bryant

Jan 7, 2015

Bryant, Leona Mae,97 passed away at her home January 7, 2015.Leona is a life-long member of BeechlandBaptist Church; an avid volunteer with Metro United Way, a 50-year plus volunteer with the American Red Cross and president of Pleasure Ridge Women's Club.She is survived by a daughter, Helen Wilson (Alan); a son, Homer Bryant Jr. (Sharon); grandchildren and great-grandchildrenFuneral service will...

Charlotte Diersing

Charlotte Diersing

Jan 5, 2015

Charlotte Ann Diersing (Wade), 61, wife to the late Donald Diersing, Sr. passed away on Monday January 5, 2015 at University of Louisville Hospital. She was born to the late Leo and Rita Logston Wade in Louisville on November 7, 1953 She is also preceded in death by a sister Barbara Arterburn. She retired as a customer service manager at...

Agnes Pippin

Agnes Pippin

Jan 5, 2015

Agnes E. Pippin, 93, wife to the late Edward L. Pippin, Sr., passed away at The Willows at Citation in Lexington, on Monday January 5, 2015. She was born to the late Russell R. and Lucy Thomas Heath Ross in Louisville on September 23, 1921. She is also preceded in death by her sisters; Ella Mae Horn and Vella Lee...

Joseph Dawson

Joseph Dawson

Jan 4, 2015

Dawson, Joseph Charles,84, died peacefully at Baptist Health Palliative Care Unit, surrounded by his loving family on January 4, 2015.He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Edna (Koch) Dawson, his brothers Rodman and Jerome Dawson, and sisters Rita Klarer and Mary Catherine Reidmiller.He was a graduate of Flaget High School, Class of 1948. He met his soul...

Judy Ross

Judy Ross

Jan 3, 2015

Ross, Judy Ann (Ford),64 passed away at Hospraus of Louisville.She was a bookkeeper for Jesse Ford Truck Service and a member of Mary Queen of Peace ( St. Denis). She is preceded in death by her husband Albert Joseph Ross.Survivors include her children Eric Eichenberger and Aaron Eichenberger; five grandchildren, Bailey, Sydney, Erica, L.C., and Saige; brother Gary Ford (Karen)...

Paul Paterson

Paul Paterson

Jan 3, 2015

Patterson, Paul, 60, died January 3, 2015, Newcomer Funeral Home - Southwest Chapel. www.newcomerkentuckiana.com.

Philip Whobrey

Philip Whobrey

Jan 2, 2015

Whobrey, Philip,81, of Louisville , died January 2, 2015. He was a member of the United States Army and a retired employee of Reynolds Aluminum. He is survived by his daughter Jana Whobrey; two grandchildren, Michael and Michelle; and two sisters, Eyvond Shroads, and Ercie Clayborn. Visitation will be Monday January 5, 2015 from 2-8 pm at Keenan's Funeral Home...

Mildred Doyle

Mildred Doyle

Jan 2, 2015

Doyle, Mildred Ann "Mil",80, of Louisville, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, Friday January 2, 2015 at Audubon Hospital.She was a long time member of St. Denis Catholic Church, and retired after 22 years from Crums Lane Elementary School where she worked in the cafeteria and After-School-Care Program.She was predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years, Wade Clifton...

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