Obituaries

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...

Mary Alice Philpot

Mary Alice Philpot

Oct 11, 2015

Mary Alice Philpot, age 93, of Leitchfield, Ky., passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015. She was originally from the Russell County area, she moved to Louisville, then Henry County. Afterwards she joined her daughter in Leitchfield. Mary was a member of Eminence United Pentecostal Church and Church of Joy in Leitchfield, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Phil Collins

Phil Collins

Oct 10, 2015

Phil Thomas Collins, 81, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2015. He retired from American Can Company and was a United States Army veteran. He was a member of Edwardsville UMC. Phil enjoyed collecting postcards, antiquing, as well as fishing. He was born on July 8, 1934 in Tampico, Indiana to the late Glenn and...

Lillie Keith

Lillie Keith

Oct 10, 2015

Lillie Bernice Keith, 61, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 10, 2015. Lillie was born on July 27, 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Willard and Leona Geary. Lillie is survived by her husband, Jack Keith; daughters; Katie Nitting (Gary), Tami Crawford, sons; Jackie Keith, Ricky Crawford (Sarah), Jonathan Crawford-Keith, five grandchildren; Tyler Forbes, Andrew Crawford, Haley Crawford,...

Jaden Trayvon Sloss

Jaden Trayvon Sloss

Oct 9, 2015

Jaden Trayvon Sloss, passed away on October 9, 2015.He was preceded in death by his uncle, Elijah Harris and cousin, Antonio Huff.Jaden is survived by his parents, Tayveon Sloss and Jamayia Hamblen; grandmothers, Nina Harris and Talitha Sloss; grandfather, Raymond Kennedy and a host of uncles, aunts and cousins. Visitation will be Thursday, October 15, 2015, from 9am-11am at Newcomer...

Wesley John Means Jr.

Wesley John Means Jr.

Oct 9, 2015

Wesley John "Shawn" Means Jr., 25, passed away on October 9, 2015. He renewed his life to Christ which inspired him to change in a short time and allowed him to become closer to his family and God. He was preceded in death by brother, Rodney Lee Singer; grandmothers, Irish Jeanette Williams and Janice Odell Means; great-grandmother, Ruth Odell Adams;...

Charles Oakes

Charles Oakes

Oct 9, 2015

Charles David "Chad" Oakes, 35, passed away on October 9, 2015. He was preceded in death by grandparents, George and Dora Ragsdale; sisters, Stephanie Michelle Oakes and Rebecca Oakes; brother, Robert Christopher Jones. He is survived by his children, Bishop, Melanie and Kiana; mother, Kimberly (Dan Graves) Jones; father, Ernie (Angel)Oakes; brothers, Eric Dylan Jones and Adam Allen; step-brother, Josh...

Donald Ray Benningfield, Sr.

Donald Ray Benningfield, Sr.

Oct 9, 2015

Donald Ray Benningfield, Sr., age 68 of Louisville, passed away Friday, October 9, 2015. Known for his humor and talent as a singer and guitarist, Don was a spiritual person who loved his family very much. He graduated from Fern Creek High School , attended Spencerian College and retired from L&N. He was an avid fan of "Texas Hold'em", a...

Mark Anthony South

Mark Anthony South

Oct 9, 2015

Mark Anthony "Tony" South, 39, passed away on October 9, 2015. He attended Mill Creek Elementary, Noe Middle School and Doss High School. He enjoyed playing basketball in school, he was a talented artist, enjoyed other sports and listening to music.He was preceded in death by his father, Joe South; grandparents, the South's and Shaw's and aunts and uncles. Tony...

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