Obituaries

Robert William Parrish

Robert William Parrish

Mar 28, 2017

Robert William "Whitey" Parrish, 81, passed away on March 28, 2017. He and his wife, June were former owners of Cecil Payne Café. Whitey was very dedicated in serving the 32nd street community as a grocer for about 60 years with his wife, June.He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Catherine Parrish; son, Robert Parrish, Jr.; his...

Robert W. Henderson

Robert W. Henderson

Mar 28, 2017

Robert W. Henderson, 54, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Norton Audubon Hospital. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on November 25, 1962 to the late Willie Franklin and Patricia Ann Henderson. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and collector.In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers, Linny and Johnny...

Sarah Yankey Schott

Sarah Yankey Schott

Mar 27, 2017

On March 27, 2017, after 83 years of caring and serving others, and a lifelong Louisvillian, Sarah Yankey Allen Schott is now at rest in the care of her Heavenly Father. Born to Robert & Maude Yankey on the Jones Farm in Anchorage, Kentucky on January 16, 1934 along with her siblings, Hazel Wickett, Ernest Yankey (d.) and Wanda Huff...

Marion R. Dobbs

Marion R. Dobbs

Mar 27, 2017

Marion R. Dobbs, 82, of LaGrange, Kentucky has gone home to rest on Monday, March 27, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a son. His is survived by his wife Rose, a brother, five sisters, five children, twenty grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date.To leave...

Dylan Thomas Bennett

Dylan Thomas Bennett

Mar 25, 2017

Dylan Thomas Bennett, 22 years of age, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017. He was born on October 23, 1994, in Louisville, Kentucky. He is survived by his wife, Desiree (Perry) Bennett; daughter, Madalyn Louise Bennett; parents, James Troy and Dawn Bennett; mother, Shannon Thomas; his brother and sisters, Dakota Bennett, Amber Jarvis (Chris), and Santana Bennett; grandparents, Jim...

Lois Elaine Irwin

Lois Elaine Irwin

Mar 25, 2017

Lois Irwin, 88, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on March 25, 2017. She was a lifelong nurse and helped to start the first coronary care unit at the old St. Joseph Infirmary. Additionally, she was a fifty plus year member of St. John Lutheran Church. Lois was born on October 23, 1928 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania to the late Henry...

Mildred Lee White

Mildred Lee White

Mar 25, 2017

White, Mildred Lee, 64, of Crestwood, Kentucky passed away on March 25, 2017.Mildred was born on September 22, 1952, in Louisville, Kentucky. She is preceded in death by her father, Lawrence McGee, Sr.; siblings, John McGee, Larry McGee and nephews, Gregory and Ryan Kinnion. She is survived by her children, Bessie Reed and Aaron McGee; mother, Bessie McGee; siblings, Lawrence...

Bonnie Jane Abbott

Bonnie Jane Abbott

Mar 25, 2017

Bonnie Jane Abbott, 75, of Louisville, KY passed away on March 25, 2017. She loved spending time outside, gardening, going to the movies and she was an excellent cook. Bonnie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Abbott, parents, Richard and Alice Pack; brother, Kenneth Pack and sisters, Mary Nimmo...

Donald Marvin Vowels

Donald Marvin Vowels

Mar 25, 2017

Donald Marvin "Don, Donnie" Vowels, 63, transitioned peacefully on March 25, 2017 surrounded by his family. Don was born in Flaherty, KY. He moved to Louisville in 1974 and worked in the fashion industry. He earned his BA and MA in Theology from St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, Maryland. He was ordained a Roman Catholic priest for the Archdiocese of...

John William Mcdaniel

John William Mcdaniel

Mar 25, 2017

John William McDaniel, age 56 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017. He was a premier roofer who traveled many states. John loved fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Anna Johnson McDaniel; his sister, Mary Wimsatt and her husband Tommy.John is survived by his wife, Kathleen McDaniel; his sons, Juston and Adam McDaniel; brother,...

Michael Dale Chesser

Michael Dale Chesser

Mar 25, 2017

Michael Dale Chesser, age 63 of Taylorsville, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017. He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Michael Chesser; and his parents, Leon Chesser and Ivy Dale Lewis Chesser; his siblings, Robert Leon Chesser, Sr., Jeanette Chesser, Patricia Marlene Chesser and Joan C. Chesser.Michael is survived by his loving siblings, Robert Leon Chesser, Jr.,...

Henri Morgan Steele

Henri Morgan Steele

Mar 24, 2017

Henri Morgan Steele, 74, of New Albany, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 24, 2017. Henri was born on October 14, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Henri Mudlock and Priscilla (Smith) Steele. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Williams; brothers, William and Lamonte Steele; and stepfather, Jack...

Chad Nelson Read

Chad Nelson Read

Mar 24, 2017

Chad Nelson Read, age 37 of Louisville, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, the Patriots and the University of Kentucky, and spending time with friends. His was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Lois Read; his maternal grandfather, Donald Nelson; paternal grandfather, Chester Read; and paternal grandmother, Thelma Barkley.Chad is survived by his...

Sarah Ruth (Gambill) Carlin

Sarah Ruth (Gambill) Carlin

Mar 24, 2017

Sarah Ruth (Gambill) Carlin, 52, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 24, 2017.She was born on July 24, 1964, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Joseph V. and Dora L. (Cox) Gambill. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Della Gambill; and brother, Donnie Gambill. Sarah is...

Lawrence Joseph Craven

Lawrence Joseph Craven

Mar 24, 2017

Lawrence Joseph "Larry" Craven, 86, of Hardinsburg, Indiana, passed away at his home on Friday, March 24, 2017. Larry was a proud veteran of the United States Army who served during the Korean War. He retired from Tom Drexler Plumbing after many years of service. Larry was born on March 13, 1931, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to the late Jesse and...

Gary Lane Sample

Gary Lane Sample

Mar 24, 2017

Gary Lane Sample, 65, passed away on March 24, 2017. In high school he was a talented diver and gymnast and enjoyed boxing while he served in the US Army. Gary's favorite teams were the UL Cardinals and the Green Bay Packers. He loved fishing, going to the beach and Gary could always put a smile on your face.He was...

Jettye Mae (Archie) Patterson

Jettye Mae (Archie) Patterson

Mar 23, 2017

Jettye Mae (Archie) Patterson, 83, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, formerly of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017. She loved to spend time with her family and enjoyed playing Bingo. She was born on July 9, 1933, in Linton, Tennessee, to the late Dave and Eva Archie. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by the father...

Annis J. Coles

Annis J. Coles

Mar 23, 2017

Annis Jean (Meglemry) Coles passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017. She was born March 29 1947, in Carlisle, Kentucky. Jean was a loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother to many wonderful children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was from a family of 13 brothers and sisters. Jean was also a member of the VFW 1170 Auxiliary. She was preceded in death...

Charles R. Hardin

Charles R. Hardin

Mar 23, 2017

Charles R. Hardin, 90, of Louisville passed away Thursday, March 23,2017.He was born in Washington County, Ky. April 20, 1926 to Dudley Hyatt and Flora Mae Hardin.Left to cherish his memory are, his loving wife, Rita Carolyn Hardin, 8 children; Brenda J. Clark (Lee), Charlotte A. Hazeltine, Charles A. Hardin, Patricia G. Hardin, Tye J. D. Hardin, Todd C. Hardin...

Foster Edwin Farris

Foster Edwin Farris

Mar 23, 2017

Foster Edwin "Ed" Farris, age 77, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2017. He attended Eastern High School and was a veteran of the National Guard. Ed was an avid NASCAR fan and loved Elvis. He is preceded in death by his parents, Foster W. and Dorothy E. Farris.Ed is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Cheryl;...

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