Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Louisville, Kentucky

Jane Ford

Jane Ford

Nov 21, 2014

Ford, Jane Higdon,79, passed away November 21, 2014 in Louisville.She was born in Glasgow, KY to Edd L. and Benora (Kinslow) Ford.Jane was a retired teacher and reading specialist with JCPS. She was a member of Shively Baptist Church. She's preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Joyce Ford Kinnison, and a niece, Mary Jane Phillips.Jane is survived by...

Betty Mullins

Betty Mullins

Nov 20, 2014

Mullins, Betty Ensey,84 of Louisville, passed away November 20, 2014. She was a retired school bus driver for the Jefferson County Public Schools. She was member of the Epworth United Methodist Church, and member and past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star and Kosair Greeterettes. She was a former member of the Valley Station Baptist Church.She is...

Judith Corn

Judith Corn

Nov 19, 2014

Corn, Judith E., 93, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Ratterman Grand Chapels, 4832 Cane Run Road. www.rattermans.com

Norma Brewer

Norma Brewer

Nov 19, 2014

Brewer, Norma Jean,80, of West Point, KY, passed away Wednesday, November, 19, 2014. She was a member of Rockfordview United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Cova Odle; and a brother, Joe Odle, Jr.She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Finley (Jim) Brewer; sons, Larry (Carol) Tucker and Gary (Lesia) Brewer; grandchildren,...

Sandra Fugate

Sandra Fugate

Nov 17, 2014

Fugate, Sandra J.,passed away November 17,2014. She was the former Sandra Meredith and a retired inspector for Philip Morris Tobacco Company. She was preceded in death by her parents Emmett Lee Meredith,Sr. and Ollie Mae (Miller) Meredith. She is survived by her children Shirley Drexler (Marty), Barbara Arbuckle (Riley) and Dan Fugate; grandchildren, Nick Drexler (Tara), Russell Scalf III, Samantha...

Virginia Brooks

Virginia Brooks

Nov 17, 2014

Brooks, Virginia J. Addams,102, of Louisville passed away Monday November 17, 2014 at Treyton Oak Towers.She was a member of Ralph Ave. Church of Christ and a longtime resident of Treyton Oak Towers.She was the former Virginia Micou, and preceded in death by her husband, Ted Brooks, and her first husband J.L. Adams, Sr. her parents William T. Micou, Sr....

Michiko Downs

Michiko Downs

Nov 16, 2014

Michiko Downs, 95 passed away Sunday November 16, 2014 at the Eastern Star Home. She was born in Sacramento, Ca. on October 7, 1919. Michiko was preceded in death by her parents and her son. In 1927 she went to Japan and furthered her education to become a school teacher and spent many years teaching there and then later in...

Erva Fowler

Erva Fowler

Nov 16, 2014

Fowler, Erva (Meredith) "Jean",went to be with her loving husband, Charles, in heaven on Saturday, November 15, 2014.Lately, she has been under the loving care of her son, Chuck and his wife Patti. Also surviving is her first born, Debbie; grandchildren, Lauren and Caleb; step-granddaughter, Crystal and her two sons; sister-in-law, Gertrude; one niece; three nephews and their families; and...

Albert Ward

Albert Ward

Nov 13, 2014

Ward, A. Ray,74, returned to his Heavenly Father Thursday, November 13, 2014. He was born March 15, 1940, to the late Ruby A. Ward and Albert Ward. Ray graduated from Valley High School in 1958. He was a proud Viking who kept in touch and cared for many of his former classmates. He continued his education at U of L,...

Ruth Yates

Ruth Yates

Nov 12, 2014

Yates, Ruth Vivian (Cosby),91, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital.Ruth was a native of Harrodsburg, KY and a member of 1st Church of the Nazarene. She had retired as a cashier for the Kroger Company.She preceded in death by her husband, James Hendren Yates; and son-in-law, Stanley Boyd.Survivors include her three children,...

Dorothy Heimann

Dorothy Heimann

Nov 12, 2014

Heimann, Dorothy O. (Dudgeon),93, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. She was a clerk for Consolidated Sales Co. Survivors include her daughters, Brenda Heimann (Rudy) and Mary Jane Melead; sons, John Dudgeon, James Dudgeon(Kim) and Scotty Heimann (Nicki); stepson, Peter Heimann (Joan); 17 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.Her service will be on Saturday, 10 a.m. at the W.G....

Matthew Steinbrink

Matthew Steinbrink

Nov 12, 2014

Steinbrink, Matt,59, passed away November 12, 2014 at St. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital.Matt is a native of Louisville, a 12 year Navy veteran, and a member of Lighthouse of Prayer Church.He is preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Sue Steinbrink.He is survived by two step-daughters, Sheila Thomas (Kevin), Brenda Jefferies (Gary Leffew); two step-sons, Charles Jefferies (Lisa), James Jeffries...

William Jansing Sr

William Jansing Sr

Nov 10, 2014

William Edward Jansing, Sr., 87, husband to Jean King Jansing, passed away at home on Monday November 10, 2014. Mr. Jansing was an electrician for Union IBEW Local 369 and a Marine Veteran. Besides his wife of 63 years, he is survived by their children; Sharon, Martin, Peggy, Ed, Gerald, Julie, Tim, and JoAnn, along with 10 grandchildren and 5...

Gregory Smithson

Gregory Smithson

Nov 8, 2014

Smithson, Gregory Wayne,48, of Louisville, KY, passed away November 8, 2014. A native of Louisville, he was a construction worker and loved life. He is survived by his daughter, Whitney Smithson; his parents, Thomas and Betty Smithson; brothers, Dennis (Carrie) and Scott Smithson; sister, Cindy (Bill) Hoagland of Virginia; and five nephews. His body will be cremated and the family...

Edna Weaver

Edna Weaver

Nov 7, 2014

Weaver, Edna Harrison,98, of Louisville, KY, passed away on November 7, 2014. Edna was born on December 17, 1915, in Pulaski, TN, to the late William and Maude (Brooks) Harrison. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Weaver.Edna is survived by children, Kenneth R Weaver (Teri), Janice Lynn Ghammachi (Gabe), six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and sister,...

Deborah Coleman

Deborah Coleman

Nov 7, 2014

Parker, Deborah Sue (Coleman),55, born February 24, 1959. passed away Friday. November 7, 2014. A memorial visitation will be held 2-5 p.m. Sunday, with service at 5 p.m. at Community General Baptist Church, 5115 Cane Run Road.

Mary Spalding

Mary Spalding

Nov 7, 2014

Spalding, Mary Agnes,passed away November 17, 2014 in New Port Richey, FL, where she resided. Born January 4, 1933 in Springfield, KY, she was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Ida Osbourn; her husband, Thomas Marvin; her sisters, Regina Proffitt and Dorothy Osbourn, SCN; and brothers Jim, Robert and Thomas B Osbourn.Survived by her children, Steve Spalding, Jerry...

Carla Hobbs

Carla Hobbs

Nov 5, 2014

Hobbs, Carla Jean (Smith),60, passed away Wednesday November 5, 2014. She was a homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother. Carla was a three time cancer survivor over the last eleven years . She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Dorothy Smith; and her best friend, Rosie Carroll. Survivors include her loving husband of 42 years, Marvin; children,...

Charlotte Cowles

Charlotte Cowles

Nov 5, 2014

Cowles, Charlotte (Litsey),90, entered eternal life, Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Norton's Medical Pavilion.She was born June 15, 1924 in Harrodsburg, KY to Walter and Alpha (Carey) Litsey.Her last employment was at Defense Mapping Agency, where she worked for 30 years as a Mapmaker. She was a member of Larchmont Church of God.Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents,...

Mildred Suter

Mildred Suter

Nov 2, 2014

Suter, Mildred A.,98, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014 at her home.She was a member of Cloverleaf Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband William Suter; daughter Judith Rakestraw.Survivors include her daughter Barbara Pickard (Lynn); 4 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren.Her funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at OD White & Sons Funeral...

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