Louisville, KY Obituaries

Joseph Goodwin Jr. passed on May 30, 2026, at the age of 88. Visitation will be held at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40218, on June 11, 2026, from 11:00 am...

Eric Dewayne Handy, age 58, was born February 4, 1968, and passed away May 30, 2026. A beloved presence to those who knew him, Eric will be remembered with enduring affection and respect. Eric was an...

George was born Jan 1, 1930 in Batavia, NY, to Gustav Ewald (who emigrated from Germany) and Martha Margaret Nowatka née Turik (who was born in the United States to German immigrant parents). He retur...

Christopher "Chris" Deignan, Sr., age 69 of Louisville, passed away on May 30, 2026 surrounded by his wife, children, and brothers and sisters. Born to the late James Charles and Mary Catherine Deign...

Charles R. Fortner Jr., 77, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026. Charles proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Following his military service, he worked for t...

Paul Richard Shanks passed on May 29, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on May 31, 1947, Paul lived in Louisville, Kentucky. He is survived by his two sisters, Nancy Allen and Catherine Elliott; many ni...

Claude Thomas “Tom” Gott, 83, of Fairdale, Kentucky, passed away on May 29, 2026. He was born on August 20th, 1942 to Hugh and Dorothy Gott. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandf...

Thelma Hughes entered into rest on May 28, 2026, at the age of 80. Preceded in death by parents Logan and Orena Suratt, and her brother Ralph Suratt. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Hui...

Dorothy E. Bolin, 88, of Mount Washington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Dorothy was one of twelve children born to the late Clifton and Pearl Waldrop. Throughout her ca...

William “Bill” Sengelaub, III, walked into the arms of God on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Crestview Healthcare in Shelbyville. He was born in Louisville, KY, on July 21, 1944 to Cornelia (Wirth) and Wi...

Clarinda Mae "Inga" Hollenkamp born May 28, 1948. Inga Hollenkamp, 77, of Louisville formerly from Roosevelt, UT, passed away on Monday May 25, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 ...

Joseph Louis Dennis passed into the arms of Jesus on May 27, 2026, at the age of 93 - just 23 days shy of his birthday. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky to John Ezra (Jack) Dennis and Emma Elizabet...

Trudy Laughinghouse Coomer, age 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on May 26, 2026. Born January 25, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio, Trudy lived a life devoted to faith, family, music, and service. I...

Clifford Troy Goldsmith, age 62, passed away on May 23, 2026. He was born on August 26, 1963, to Elmo and Christine Goldsmith in Louisville, Kentucky. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend...

Shirley Jean Adkins, age 88, passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026, at Baptist East Hospital having been born on April 21, 1938, and residing in Louisville, Kentucky. Left to cherish her memory are ...

Giles Leslie “Chad” Stephens, Jr., age 72, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 18, 2026. He was born on March 10, 1954, in Louisville, KY to Dr. Giles L. Stephens, Sr. and Nellie Frances Yeast...

Rockne Dargen Scruggs, Sr., 81, of Edmonton, Kentucky, passed away on May 26, 2026, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital, after a lengthy illness. Born in Roswell, NM, March 7, 1945. He owned Scruggs &...

Timothy Knuckles, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 25,2026. He was born on February 10, 1938, to Colson and Carrie Knuckles in Bell County, Kentucky. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather...

Annette Melinda Asplen passed on May 24, 2026, at the age of 71. Born March 2, 1955, Annette lived in Berea, Kentucky.

Lisa Sue Elzy, lovingly known by her family as Grammy and E.B., was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 24, 1963 and peacefully departed this earth at the age of 62 on the evening of May 21, 2026 s...

Peggy Lou Kline, 94, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026. She was born on April 7, 1932, in Louisville, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Albert and Mattie Raisor. Peggy rais...

Theresa D Sanders, 68, passed away on May 23, 2026. Born August 2, 1957, Theresa will be remembered as a beloved and cherished presence in the lives of all who knew her. Theresa retired from Subway af...

James Thomas Bryant, 61, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026 at University Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born in Louisville to James L and Marilyn Bryant and was a retired pipefi...

Shirley Ann Miller, 89, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away surrounded by her family. She was born on August 5, 1936, in Louisville. Shirley lived a life centered around family and the warmth that i...

Susan A. Dean 1931 – 2026 Susan A. Dean went to her heavenly home on May 23, 2026. She died peacefully with family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, William E Roach and Daisy K...

Kathryn B. "Kathy" Haynes, 80 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026. She was born July 28, 1945 in Quincy, Illinois to the late Herbert Wayne and Amanda Lucille (Shinnebarger) Beard. Kath...

Ms. Wanda Rose Harris Winstead returned to her heavenly home surrounded by family on May 21st, 2026. A native of Greensburg, KY. Wanda and family moved to Louisville as a young girl where she attend...

Martha Ann French Maze, 91, passed away Friday, May 22. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Norman Eugene Maze, Sr.; her parents, Catherine and Joseph French, Sr.; and her siblings, ...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Coleton Cook, on May 12, 2026, at the age of 22. Coleton was wise beyond his years, funny, stubborn, creative, and deeply loved. He had ...

Helen Jean Dennison passed on May 20, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born on October 19, 1930, and was a resident of Louisville, Kentucky. Visitation will be held at Little Sisters of the Poor, 15 A...

Robert Paul Sholund, age 82, of Birmingham, AL passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Robert was born March 30, 1944. Robert was known for his storytelling, laughter, and love of University of Alaba...

Patricia "Pat" Downard Higdon, 88, transitioned from this life on May 21, 2026. She was a graduate of Shawnee High School, Georgetown College, and the University of Louisville. She had frequently requ...

The family of Jeremiah “Jerry” Thomas Coyle sadly shares the news of his passing on May 20, 2026 at his home in Louisville, KY. Jerry was a dedicated family man and well respected leader in the aviati...

Catherine "Kitty" Laverne Hays, 87, was born on April 26, 1939, and passed away on May 18, 2026. In her working life, Catherine dedicated herself to caring for living things, including time spent work...

Melvin "Kenny" Diehlman, 83, of LaGrange, passed away on May 17, 2026. He was a Marine Corps veteran and a retired sheet metal worker for Local 110. Kenny was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie ...

Jeffery Scott McLennan May 24th, 1963- May 20th, 2026 Jeffery Scott McLennan (Mac), 62, of Louisville, was called to his Heavenly home in the morning of May 20th while in the loving care of his fami...

Ruth A Cook, 79, passed away on May 19, 2026. Born on September 29, 1946, Ruth will be remembered with deep respect and enduring affection by all who knew her. Ruth was preceded in death by her pare...

William Gary Elmore, 72, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Norton Audubon Hospital. Gary was a retired machine operator from Philip Morris. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Douglas Garvin, 73, died May 18, 2026. Born September 25, 1952, Douglas was a proud Army Vietnam Veteran whose life reflected steady devotion to duty, country, and family. Douglas retired from the USP...

Margurite Schmidt, 82, born December 3, 1943, in Anderson County, KY, passed away May 15, 2026 in Louisville, KY. She will be remembered reciting lines from the Golden Girls and Chuck Norris as her ma...

Gladys Oneida Morley, age 82, passed away on May 18, 2026. Born to the late Bedford and Meadie Daniel, Gladys is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth Morley; their son, Christopher ...

Carol Ruth Huffman (née Keeling), a beloved educator, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 17, 2026, at the age of 84. Born in...

Robert “Bob” Healy, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026. He was known throughout his community for always showing up to help others, earning the saying, “Helpful Bob is on the job.” Selfless and depen...

Ilene Reardon, 71, of Louisville Kentucky, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026. Born on July 19, 1954, Ilene was the daughter of the late William Stacer and Rebecca Stacer. She was also preceded in de...

James Elmo Garr Louisville – 96, passed away May 17, 2026, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Louisville, KY on April 18, 1930, to the late parents, Albert Zenior Garr and Nadine Elizabet...

Walter Charles "Charlie" Tate, 76, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026. He was born on January 10, 1950, to the late Peewee "Henry" and Bernice (Riddle) Tate in Louisville, Kentucky. Charlie pro...

Dr. Francis “Frank” Crowe, 84, passed away on May 15, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born June 22, 1941, in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Wilfred Francis Crowe and Ruby May Crowe. Frank lived ...

David Michael Akers, age 78, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on May 15, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on August 14, 1947, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to the late Roy Olin Akers and Jane ...

Mrs. Yvonne Abma Fritze, age 86, of Louisville, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026. Yvonne was born in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, on December 30, 1939, to the late Geert Abma, an immigrant from th...

Wilma Josephine Lurie, age 83 of Louisville, passed away on May 16, 2026. Wilma is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Thomas Lurie; and their children, Michael Lurie and Amanda Lu...