Obituaries

Patricia (Flaherty) Johnson

Patricia (Flaherty) Johnson

Jul 5, 2016

Patricia Marie Johnson (Flaherty), 60, of Anchorage passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2016 surrounded by her family. Pat was a loving wife and mother and worked for the Louisville VA until her retirement. She also served her country and family by supporting her husband during his three tours of duty overseas. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Brenda Carol(Smith) Jones

Brenda Carol(Smith) Jones

Jul 5, 2016

Brenda Carol (Smith) Jones, 65, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on July 5, 2016. She was born on May 2, 1951, in Hazard, Kentucky, to James and Ida Mae (Henson) Jessee. Brenda worked in sales for many years and later was a waitress. She enjoyed walking, riding motorcycles, and roller skating. Brenda also loved to spoil all her grandchildren. Along...

Joseph R. Thomas Jr.

Joseph R. Thomas Jr.

Jul 5, 2016

Joseph Russell "Joe" Thomas Jr., age 75, passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2016.Joe graduated from Southern High School in 1958. He was an electrician by trade, and took pride in the many projects that he contributed to, around the Louisville area. He was a former business owner, union steward, and project manager. He retired from Ready Electric...

Helen Louise Coan

Helen Louise Coan

Jul 5, 2016

Helen Louise Coan, 82, of Louisville, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Lincoln Hills Nursing Home. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on June 2, 1934 to the late Layton and Edna Surber. She was a homemaker and a member of the DAR. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and touched many peoples lives. In addition...

Berniece Banet

Berniece Banet

Jul 5, 2016

Berniece (Schmidt) Banet, 90, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday morning, July 5, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of Floyds Knobs and member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church. Berniece was the past president of Christian Mothers and was very involved with volunteering at Floyd Memorial Hospital and at the St. Vincent DePaul soup kitchen....

William Murphy, Jr.

William Murphy, Jr.

Jul 5, 2016

William Murphy, Jr., age 85, of Finchville, KY., passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016. He was born on July 20, 1930 in Finchville, KY., to the late William Murphy, Sr. and Sarah Sheckles Murphy. William was a member of the Elk Creek Missionary Baptist Church, the Brotherhood singing group, and served as treasurer and member of the Deacon Board. William...

Stephanie Marion (Melnick) Carter

Stephanie Marion (Melnick) Carter

Jul 4, 2016

Carter (Melnick), Stephanie Marion, 68, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 4, 2016. Stephanie was born on November 26, 1947, in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Andrew and Marion Melnick. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Michael Melnick. She grew up in Barrington, RI and graduated from Barrington High School in 1965. Stephanie attended Hood...

Christopher David Watson

Christopher David Watson

Jul 4, 2016

Christopher David Watson, 46, of Cox's Creek, KY passed away on July 4, 2016. Chris was born in Bowling Green, KY on May 13, 1970 to the late Donnie and Florence Watson. He moved to the Fern Creek area of Louisville at a young age and graduated from Fern Creek High School in 1990. He worked for Diageo in Shively....

Patricia M. Davis

Patricia M. Davis

Jul 4, 2016

Patricia M. Davis, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 4, 2016. Patricia was born on November 20, 1936, in Muhlenburg Co, Kentucky to the late Lonnie and Eula (Powell) Maddox. She was also preceded in death by brother, Joe Maddox. Patricia is survived by her children, Keith (Natalia) Davis, Lori D. (Michael) Mehlbauer, and Laura (William) Meyers; and...

Kenneth Louis Keefe Sr.

Kenneth Louis Keefe Sr.

Jul 4, 2016

Kenneth Louis Keefe Sr., 85, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 4, 2016. He was a Korean War Veteran. Kenneth was born on January 16, 1931, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late James and Elizabeth (Fink) Keefe. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Keefe.Kenneth is survived by his children, Gloria (Russ) Anderson, Sandy (James) McDaniel,...

Geraldine Huffman

Geraldine Huffman

Jul 3, 2016

Geraldine Huffman, 90, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 7, 2016. She was a lifelong member of First Lutheran Church. Jerry was born on June 3, 1926 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Arthur and May (Lesch) Goodman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James O. Huffman. She is survived by her nephew, Robert A. Meyer...

Marsh Brown Thomas

Marsh Brown Thomas

Jul 3, 2016

Marsha "Mary" Brown Thomas, 74, passed away on July 3, 2016.She was preceded in death by her husband, George Thomas and mother, Mary Avery.Mary is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline Brown; brother, Joey Avery; sister, Gilberta McKoy; nieces, Shawn and Pam; nephews, Rick, Don, and Bruce, Dulin; cousin, Charlesetta Bowman and a host of family and friends.

William Douglas Smith

William Douglas Smith

Jul 3, 2016

William Douglas "Doug" Smith, age 85, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016. Doug was an Army Veteran and was a retired inventory control specialist and buyer for Celanese. He was a league bowler at Ten Pin Lanes and loved all sports. He loved being on the water and loved animals. Doug was preceded in death by his parents,...

Elizabeth Jane Delius

Elizabeth Jane Delius

Jul 3, 2016

Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Delius, 93, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 3, 2016. In 1949 Betty was hired as the first employee/faculty member of Bellarmine University and Director of Library, serving the University for 45 years. Betty earned a MSLS from Catholic University in Washington D.C., was a President of the Kentucky Library Association, was appointed to the Governor's...

Darrell Stacy

Darrell Stacy

Jul 2, 2016

Darrell Dean Stacy, 60, of Jeffersonville, IN passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016 with his family by his side. You could usually find Darrell drinking a Diet Pepsi in his recliner enjoying something on TV. He was an avid bowler and liked collecting knives. Darrell was a die-hard UK basketball fan and a very talented bass player.He is survived...

Chester Andrew Payne

Chester Andrew Payne

Jul 2, 2016

Payne Chester Andrew, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 2, 2016. He retired from Swifty Oil and was a member of Valley View Church. Chester was born on September 25, 1949, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Rodman and Gladys Payne. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Payne.He is survived by his loving wife...

Lucy Peregrina O'Farrill

Lucy Peregrina O'Farrill

Jul 2, 2016

Me Lucy Peregrina O'Farrill died on July 2, 2016. I am survived by my three children: Charles (Chuck) Huber, Jr. - who was my rock, my protector and my strength. He showed me how much a son can love his mother by his deeds and actions. Because of his love, faith and encouragement in my fighting spirit - I was...

Tina Lynn Young

Tina Lynn Young

Jul 1, 2016

Young Tina Lynn, 50, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 1, 2016. Tina was born on January 18, 1966, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Ray and Edith Criteser. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Judy Robey. She is survived by her daughter, Andrea Young; son, Justin Young; grandson, Gage Lueke; brother, Glenn Criteser Jr., sister,...

James C. Hash

James C. Hash

Jul 1, 2016

James C. "Jimmy" Hash, 61, passed away on July 1, 2016. He was a retiree from U of L postal service. Jimmy was an avid drag racer, hunter and UK basketball fan. His granddaughters were his pride and joy. One of his favorite past times was being surrounded by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his...

Donna Lucille Hood

Donna Lucille Hood

Jun 30, 2016

Donna Lucille Hood, 74, of Charlestown, Indiana passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016. She enjoyed a variety of arts and crafts which included sewing and crocheting. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Hood and her daughter, Terri Hood. Donna is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Hood (fiancée, Chris Robertson); sister, Becky Worman; and grandson, Braylen. A...

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