Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Louisville, Kentucky

Shirley Curl

Shirley Curl

May 11, 2014

Shirley Belle Curl, 64, passed away Sunday May 11, 2014 at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. She was born to the late Charles N. Sr. and Mary Ella Mauzy Brown in Louisville on May 17, 1949. She is also preceded in death by siblings; Thomas W. Brown,Charles Nathan Brown, Jr.,Barbara Ann Curry, and Mary Ann Welch. Shirley worked in housekeeping...

Shayenna Jent

Shayenna Jent

May 11, 2014

JENT, SHAYENNA ANTONELLI, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014. J.B. Ratterman & Sons, 2114 W. Market St. www.RattermanS.com

Gary Traynor

Gary Traynor

May 11, 2014

TRAYNOR, GARY LEE, 57, entered into rest on Sunday, May 11, 2014. He has worked at Unisource for 37 years. He was preceded in rest by his father, Arthur Traynor. Mr. Traynor is survived by his son, Jeff Traynor; his daughter, Shannon Traynor; his mother, Loretta Traynor; two sisters, Rhonda Taynor (Terry Hilpp) and Pam Traynor Dunn (James); a niece,...

Giblert Jones

Giblert Jones

May 10, 2014

JONES, GILBERT FOSTER, 78, passed away May 10, 2014. Gilbert was a proud U. S. Marine veteran. He was also a longtime member of F.O.E #2173, the Louisville Bats Booster Club member and an avid UofL fan. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry E. and Oma C. Jones. Gilbert leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving...

Willa Mitchell

Willa Mitchell

May 10, 2014

MITCHELL, WILLA JANE, 74, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014. She retired from the old Flexible Materials Co. and was a Baptist. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Desi Allison. Jane is survived by her children, Debbie Allison, James Allison, and Michael Parker; siblings, Irene Lindsey, Judy Franco, Linda Lynn, and Charles Clinton; grandchildren, Tiffeny Ramirez, Bradley Parker,...

Mabel Phillips

Mabel Phillips

May 9, 2014

PHILLIPS, MABEL MCCARTY, 92, a lifelong resident of Louisville, KY, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 9, 2014. She was currently residing at the Westbury Medical home in Jackson, GA. Mabel was born in Louisville, on Sept. 23, 1921 to the late Lemuel and Mable McCarty. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving...

Paul Wortham

Paul Wortham

May 6, 2014

WORTHAM, PAUL WALTER, 61, of Louisville passed away Tuesday May 6, 2014 at his home with his loving family by his side after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a teacher for Jefferson County Public Schools, earned his masters at Western Kentucky University, a graduate of The Gemological Institute of America and a member of Middletown Christian Church....

James King

James King

May 5, 2014

KING, JAMES F., 76, of Hillview returned to his Heavenly Father on May 5, 2014. Mr. King retired from the Ford Motor Company Kentucky Truck Plant after 30 years of service, was employed by Fire & Specialty Equipment Company, a member of Fairdale Christian Church, and a U.S. Navy veteran. Among those that preceded him in death include his parents,...

Phillip McCutchen

Phillip McCutchen

May 5, 2014

McCUTCHEN, PHILLIP HUGHEL, 66, of Jacksonville, FL, died May 5, 2014. He was born in Kentucky to the late William Hughel "Mac" and Mary Agnes "Dolly" (Whistler) McCutchen. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 46 years Joan, two sons Stephen McCutchen of Freeport FL and Shawn McCutchen of Clermont, FL; granddaughter, Lacy Nicole McCutchen; stepgranddaughter Britney...

John Williams

John Williams

May 4, 2014

WILLIAMS, JOHN, 86, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014. A native of Big Clifty, John was a World War II Navy veteran, a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and retired from a career in sales at Flav-O-Rich Dairy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lee (Yochum) Williams. John is survived by his children, Ronald Williams (Judy),...

Georgia Drexler

Georgia Drexler

May 4, 2014

DREXLER, GEORGIA H. "EARLENE," 80, of Louisville, formerly of Edmonson County, KY, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014 surrounded by family. Earlene retired from South Central Bell after 30 years of service, was a member of Millcreek VFW, American Legion Post 220, the Friendship Club, the Wednesday Ladies, was a catholic by faith and attended St. Peter the Apostle Catholic...

David Gibson

David Gibson

May 3, 2014

GIBSON, DAVID L., 66, passed away Saturday May 3, 2014 at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. He was a retired firefighter for the City of Shively and a member of Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Loraine Gibson. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Patricia Gibson;...

Carolyn Prewitt

Carolyn Prewitt

Apr 30, 2014

PREWITT, CAROLYN (MONKS), 74, went home to her Lord, Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Louisville, KY to Arthur G. and Mary (Langley) Monks. Carolyn was a homemaker and a member of Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, St. Denis Campus for over 40 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving...

Harley Miller

Harley Miller

Apr 30, 2014

GLENDALE - Miller, Harley R., 89, passed away Wednesday April 30, 2014 at Helmwood Health Care Center in Elizabethtown, KY. He retired from International Harvester after 30 years. He attended Center Point Baptist Church in White Mills, KY for several years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Juanita Miller; parents, Cleve and Lizzie Miller; four...

Massie Lawhorn

Massie Lawhorn

Apr 28, 2014

LAWHORN, MASSIE SR., 85, of Taylorsville, KY, formerly of Fairdale, KY, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014. He was a retired car mechanic working at several companies, last being Neil Huffman, Army veteran and member of American Legion. Survived by his wife, Joyce " Jo"; sons, Massie Jr. (JoAnn) and Jeffrey Lawhorn; daughter, Helena Givans; and granddaughter, Janna. Funeral service...

Robert Hartell Sr

Robert Hartell Sr

Apr 27, 2014

HARTELL, ROBERT E. "BOB" SR., passed away on April 27, 2014. He was a retired employee of Naval Ordnance, a retired member of the Machinists Union, a member of (NARFE) National Association of Retired Federal Employees, a member of Shively Christian Church, and an Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his devoted wife of 72 years,...

Lorraine Pound

Lorraine Pound

Apr 27, 2014

POUND, LORRAINE (DECKER), 82, passed away April 27, 2014, with the sweet spirit of Jesus, with her loving family and friends around her bedside. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mamie and Melvin Decker, brother Eck Decker. Survived by daughters Regenia (Wayne) Kessinger, Paula (Billy) Bowman-Runner, Companion Clyde Glascow, 5 grandchildren, Kathy, Kimberly, Todd, Candice, and Christina, sister...

Katherine Keith

Katherine Keith

Apr 26, 2014

KEITH, KATHERINE, 86, of Louisville, was born on May 27, 1927 to the late George and Hallie Keith, and passed from this life on Saturday April 26, 2014. Katherine was a retired employee of the old Alcan Aluminum Co., and a member of the New Cut Road Baptist Church. Others who preceded her in death were sisters, Ernestine Russell, Ella...

Bernadette Settle

Bernadette Settle

Apr 26, 2014

SETTLE, BERNADETTE "BERNIE," 90, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Baptist Healthcare. She was a native of New Haven, KY. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Raymond Settle; her parents, Francis and Hellen Mattingly and six siblings. She is survived by her son, Don Settle (Cindy); daughter, Raietta Gramig (Jack); grandchildren, Abigail Settle, Kevin...

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