Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Louisville, Kentucky

Charles Jones

Charles Jones

Jan 23, 2014

JONES, CHARLES THOMAS "TOMMY," 74, departed this life on January 23, 2014 at his home in Louisville. He was a wonderful husband, father, friend and a retiree of General Electric. Charles was preceded in death by his wife Mary Louse Jones (of 30 years), parents Lucille and Charles T. Jones, a daughter, and four siblings. He is survived by his...

Hannah Price

Hannah Price

Jan 23, 2014

Hannah C. R. "Nancy" Price, 97, wife to the late James Presley Price, passed away Thursday January 23, 2014. She was born to Walter Chisholm and Marion Maxwell Duncan Galbraith in Glasgow, Scotland on June 5, 1916. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Nancy retired as librarian from Layne Elementary School. She is survived by...

Kathleen Pawley

Kathleen Pawley

Jan 22, 2014

PAWLEY, KATHLEEN ROSE (PFEIFFER), 81, wife of the late Lewis "Buddy" Pawley, Jr., died Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Nazareth Home in Louisville. She was born in Cincinnati, OH, in November 1932 to Jennie Rose and Eugene Pfeiffer, but spent most of her life in Louisville, where she attended Christ the King grade school and Loretto High School. Kathleen married...

Jugith Boggs

Jugith Boggs

Jan 20, 2014

BOGGS, JUDITH ANN "JUDY," BIDDLECOMBE, 73, of Goshen passed away suddenly on Monday, January 20, 2013 at University of Louisville Hospital. She was born March 16, 1940 in Shelbyville, IL, the daughter of the late Dr. Duncan and Eileen Biddlecomb. Before retirement, Judy was a registered nurse, working in the senior care industry in Louisville as Director of Nursing. She...

Johanna Rodriguez

Johanna Rodriguez

Jan 18, 2014

Infant Johanna Rodriguez, age 5 months, of Louisville, returned to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 18, 2014. Johanna was born in Louisville, Kentucky on July 21, 2013. Among those who preceded her in death include, her great grandmother, Ma. Santos Lazaro. She leaves to cherish her memory, her parents, Clemente and Yedith Rodriguez; sister, Daelynn Lopez; brother, Marco Alonso...

Clarence Howell

Clarence Howell

Jan 16, 2014

Clarence L. Howell, 93, husband of Evelyn D. Williams Howell, died Thursday January 16, 2014 at Horizon Bay Louisville. Born in Louisville September 3, 1920 he is the son of the late Isaac N. & Meade Clarkston Howell. Mr. Howell was raised at Woodcock Hall on Frankfort Ave. until the age of 16 and was a member of North East...

Bernard Bibb

Bernard Bibb

Jan 13, 2014

BIBB, BERNARD C., 70, of Louisville, passed away Monday, January 13, 2014, at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. He was a member of Green Castle Baptist Church, retired from Ford, and an army Vietnam veteran. He is survived by his daughter, Brandee Bibb; sister, LaVaughn Bibb Duncan; two grandchildren; companion, Janice Durham; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, William Bradley and...

Dorcus Bingham

Dorcus Bingham

Jan 10, 2014

BINGHAM, DORCUS C., 95, of Louisville, passed away on January 10, 2014 at the Masonic Home. Dorcus retired after 30 years of service as secretary of Seneca High School. Surviving is her son, James Charles Vertrees (Rosie) and two grandchildren. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2014 with a service at 10 a.m. at Highlands Funeral Home,...

Dorthy Armstrong

Dorthy Armstrong

Jan 8, 2014

ARMSTRONG, DOROTHY "DOTTIE" COFFMAN, 88, of Goshen, KY, went to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, January 8, 2014. She was retired from Fischer Packing and was a Christian. Survivors include her daughter: Nancy Davidson (Bill), granddaughter: DeAnna LeFan (Bruce), grandchildren: Laura Ball, Johnathan LeFan and Caroline LeFan. with burial to follow in Louisville Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorials to:...

Samuel Hinkle

Samuel Hinkle

Jan 8, 2014

HINKLE, SAMUEL LEE WILSON, was born in O'Bannon, KY, on December 8, 1947. He departed this life at his home in Heath, OH, on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Samuel was preceded in death by his father, Shirley, and brother, Joseph. He is survived by his loving wife, Elaine; children, Michael (Felicia), Brian (Jenny), Martasha, and Dionna; grandchildren, Makayla, Sophie, and...

Virginia Rhodes

Virginia Rhodes

Jan 5, 2014

Virginia Davis Rhodes, 89, wife of Howard E. Rhodes, died Sunday January 5, 2014 at Arden Courts of Louisville. Born in Graham, Ky. May 12, 1924 she is the daughter of the late Claud B. & Ethel H. Davis and was a member of the Middletown United Methodist Church. Besides her husband of 61 years she is survived by her...

Jane Essig

Jane Essig

Jan 5, 2014

ESSIG, JANE KELLY, 78 passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Ottawa, IL, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Kelly and Inez Sutton. She was a graduate of the Ottawa Township High School in 1953 and graduated from Grinnell College in Iowa 1956. Jane is survived by her son Michael Evan...

Karl Greenrose

Karl Greenrose

Jan 2, 2014

GREENROSE, KARL J., 92, of Crestwood, died January 2, 2014, at his home with his family around him. He was born October 2, 1921, in Louisville. He was an Army veteran of World War II, founder of the Harrods Creek fire department in 1952, a member of United Midget Racing Association and also a founder of Harrods Creek Field &...

Owen Dolin

Owen Dolin

Dec 21, 2013

DOLIN, OWEN EDWARD, 86, of LaGrange, KY, passed away on December 21, 2013. Owen was born in Charleston, WV and was a graduate of Sissonville High School. He served in the US Navy during World War II. Upon his return from military service, he married Maxine Casto. While married with three children and working, he graduated with honors from Morris...

Georgetta Farris

Georgetta Farris

Dec 16, 2013

FARRIS, GEORGETTA CARTER, 75, passed away peacefully Monday, December 16, 2013, at Elmcroft of Valley Farms in Valley Station. She was a retired manager at the Jefferson County Clerk's Office where she worked for over 21 years. She was a member of Westport Road Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Pearl Carter; her brothers,...

Betty Dunlap

Betty Dunlap

Dec 11, 2013

DUNLAP, BETTY J. "MIKIE," 74, of Louisville passed on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. She was an administrative assistant for many years at the Old Liberty National Bank. Betty was a member of Clifton Heights Christian Church, the Moose Lodge and Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond L. and Onia P. Neal Adams; sister, Aetna Hardin;...

Judith Oldson

Judith Oldson

Dec 2, 2013

OLDSON, JUDITH ANN REDDINGTON (BAKER), 73, of LaGrange, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Judy was born on April 3, 1940, to the late Leo Roy and Mary Catherine Reddington. She attended St. Columba Grade School and Loretto High School. She was employed by A & P Grocery Store and retired from Wal-Mart after 19 years of service...

Kingsford Cornelius

Kingsford Cornelius

Dec 2, 2013

CORNELIUS, KINGSFORD "KING," 83, of Louisville, KY, departed this life on December 2, 2013 surrounded by family at the Regency Care Center. He was a native of Russellville, KY, and was born to Mabel and Eldon Cornelius on April 16, 1929. Kingsford is survived by his brother, Wayne Cornelius. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Donald...

Brent Potter

Brent Potter

Nov 29, 2013

POTTER, BRENT W., 44, passed away Friday, November 29, 2013 at Audubon Hospital. He worked for JCPS and was a member of Cornerstone Church. He is survived by his wife, Edna, children, Kerry, Austin and Sarah, grandchildren, Kane and Arianna, sister, Krista and brother, Michael. He is also survived by his parents, John and Janice. Funeral services will be held...

Edgar Smith

Edgar Smith

Nov 28, 2013

SMITH, EDGAR THOMAS III, 85, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013. He was born December 5, 1927 in Chester, PA, to the late Edgar and Gladys Adams Smith. He was a Navy veteran and retired from SKF Bearing Company in Cherry Hill, NJ and Glasgow, KY. He was an avid book reader and golfer. Mr. Smith is survived...

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