Obituaries

Eric Barnes

Eric Barnes

Oct 17, 2015

Eric Barnes, 29, of Louisville, passed away on October 15, 2015. Eric was born on August 22, 1986, in Louisville to Albert and Cynthia (Ratliff) Barnes. He was a talented artist who loved to draw. He was a sports fan and cheered for the Dallas Cowboys and UofL Cardinal football and basketball.He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph...

Larry Joe Williams

Larry Joe Williams

Oct 16, 2015

Larry Joe Williams, age 56 of Louisville, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015. He was a former employee of Bob & Company's Pawn Shop for over 25 years. He was currently employed at Sullivan University. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Elzia Eugene and Mildred Pauline Drury Williams.Larry is survived by his brother, Michael Williams; sister, Beverly Williams...

August John Dichiara Jr.

August John Dichiara Jr.

Oct 16, 2015

August John DiChiara Jr., 55, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 16, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Mildred (VanNatta) DiChiara; sister, Judy Reinhart; and brother, Earl Lee Sanders. August is survived by his daughter, Amanda Jo Brown; sisters, Bonnie Jean Raque (Chris), Jo Ann DiChiara, Tina Marie DiChiara, and Mary Breeden; beloved cats,...

Patricia Mitchell-Young

Patricia Mitchell-Young

Oct 16, 2015

Patricia Mitchell-Young, 63, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 16, 2015. Patricia loved God, life, her grandchildren, playing bingo and watching Young and The Restless. She was born on May 14, 1952, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Robert and Airlene English. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Verneisha Porter, and sister, DuWanda Carter. She is...

Paul Pruitt, Sr.

Paul Pruitt, Sr.

Oct 16, 2015

Paul Pruitt, Sr., 46, of Muldraugh, KY passed away on October 16, 2015. Paul was born in Louisville on May 16, 1969, to Arlie Ray and Shirley Spence. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his children, Tiwanna Pruitt, Rajuan Pruitt, and Paul Pruitt, Jr.; sisters, Amanda Beans, Arletta Pruitt, and Terrestann Pruitt; brother, Darnell Pruitt; and a...

Ruby E. Murphy

Ruby E. Murphy

Oct 16, 2015

Ruby E. Murphy, 88, entered eternal life on October 16, 2015 at home surrounded by her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and homemaker and a member of Poplar Level Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, James G. "Shorty" Murphy. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Carolyn...

Irene Bodeen

Irene Bodeen

Oct 16, 2015

Irene Wasson Bodeen, 99, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015.She was born at her grandparents' house in Pope County, Illinois 99 and half years ago. She grew up in coal mining country in southern Illinois, and then graduated from nursing school in Peoria, IL in 1937. She married Virgil Bodeen in 1938 in Alpha, IL, and lived in and around...

Everett Wayne Bishop

Everett Wayne Bishop

Oct 15, 2015

Bishop Everett Wayne, 63, of Eastview, Kentucky passed away on October 15, 2015. Everett was born on June 15, 1952, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Everett and Marie Bishop. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Virgil Lee Bishop, Aaron Bishop, Otha Lee, and Buck Tunget. Everett is survived by his wife of 40 years, Phyllis Bishop;...

Nicole Lynn Hayes

Nicole Lynn Hayes

Oct 15, 2015

Nicole Lynn Hayes, 31, passed away on October 15, 2015. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her children. She was a very giving person and would always do for others. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Victor Lucchese, III.She is survived by her children, Victor Lucchese, IV and Brendan Spencer; parents, Terry and Elaine...

James Hollins

James Hollins

Oct 14, 2015

Hollins, Jr., James Montgomery, 85, of Thousand Oaks, California and Louisville, Kentucky passed away October 14, 2015 after a long and sassy life!Jim was an entrepreneur, opening and running several businesses before finally settling into hotel management. He was an amateur artist, high school track star, major-league-caliber baseball player, and "Big Dog" t-shirt connoisseur. Jim stubbornly worked two part-time jobs...

Jean Casey

Jean Casey

Oct 14, 2015

Jean Casey, 83, of Louisville, passed away on October 14, 2015. Jean was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 30, 1932, to the late George and Anna (White) Uihlein. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Cornelius Casey, Sr. and son, David Alexander Casey.She is survived by her children, Debbie Long (Daryl), Francis...

Bernard Richard Nannen

Bernard Richard Nannen

Oct 14, 2015

Bernard Richard "Bernie" Nannen, 81, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. He worked as an accountant for W.R. Grace, Inc., for many years and also worked for Mapother and Mapother. Bernie enjoyed bowling, golfing, and spending time with his family.Bernie was born on December 21, 1933 in Peoria, Illinois to Harm and Katie(Riekena)Nannen. Along with...

Betty Hayes

Betty Hayes

Oct 14, 2015

Betty Hayes, 66, of Louisville, passed away on October 14, 2015. Betty was born in Louisville on March 9, 1949, the daughter of the late Louis and Lydia Melton. She was a loving wife to her husband of 47 years, Lonnie Hayes; and a mother to three daughters, Candee Hayes, Jodi Nash (Allen), and Loni Hayes; and four grandchildren, Christian,...

J'Niyah Monae Fears

J'Niyah Monae Fears

Oct 12, 2015

J'Niyah Monae Fears of Louisville, KY passed away on October 12, 2015. She was born on October 9, 2015 in Louisville, KY. She is now God's angel and will be truly missed. She is survived by her loving parents, Leshan Fears and Diamond Smith; grandparents, Tondia (Gaston) Phillips, Dedra Glenn and Les Fears and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces...

Ruth Gootee

Ruth Gootee

Oct 12, 2015

Ruth Gootee, 90, passed away on October 12, 2015. She retired from Delmonico Foods and was a member of Clifton Heights Christian Church.Ruth was born on December 13, 1924, Lockport, Kentucky to the late Byron and Lorraine Dees. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Charles Dees, and Russell Dees; and nephew, Butch Dees.Ruth is survived by...

Phillip Ray Julian

Phillip Ray Julian

Oct 12, 2015

Phillip Ray Julian, 59, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 12, 2015. He was a veteran of the United States Army and previously worked as a crew leader for the City of Louisville. He was a member of N Street Baptist Church.Phillip was born on November 24, 1955, Louisville, Kentucky to the late Roosevelt and Margaret (Tisdale) Julian. He...

Patricia Louise Friday

Patricia Louise Friday

Oct 12, 2015

Patricia Louise Friday, 83, of Anchorage, Kentucky passed away quietly at home on October 12, 2015. She was a graduate of Marquette University, a school teacher in the Diocese of Milwaukee, WI, an executive of the New York Central Railroad; and an officer of the Anchorage PTA, Central High School Booster Club, and Federation of Republican of Woman. She was...

Zachary Dylon Vanmeter

Zachary Dylon Vanmeter

Oct 11, 2015

Zachary Dylon VanMeter, 23, of Louisville, passed away on October 11, 2015. Zach was born in Louisville on January 9, 1992, the son of Willie VanMeter and Mary Harrell. He enjoyed making people laugh and he spent his spare time at the gym, but his favorite pastime was hanging out with his brothers and many friends.Zach leaves his father, Willie;...

Michael J. Lynch

Michael J. Lynch

Oct 11, 2015

Michael Joseph Lynch, 68, died at his home on October 11, 2015, surrounded by his family. Michael was a 1965 graduate of Trinity High School. In 1971, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kentucky. He and his wife were franchisees of Domino's Pizza for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, John...

Barkley David Houchens

Barkley David Houchens

Oct 11, 2015

Barkley David Houchens, 84, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015. He retired as a machinist from American Synthetic Rubber Company in Louisville after 37 years of service and was a member of the IAM Local 681. Barkley was also a free mason, a member of the Scottish Rite, as well as a Kosair Shriner. He was...

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