Obituaries
James M. Colwell
Oct 5, 2026
James M. Colwell, 88, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026. He was born on February 7, 1938 in Vicco, Kentucky to the late Brack and Versie (Combs) Colwell.
James is survived by his sons, Kenny (Tammy) Colwell, and James Allen Colwell; sisters, Rita (Forest Lee) Newsom, and Dawn Cavallo; grandchildren, James Paul (Cora) Cowell, Austin Wayne Colwell...
Ruth Jeanne (Stromberg) Murphy
Nov 14, 2026
Ruth Jeanne (Stromberg) Murphy, 79, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Born on January 1, 1947, in Louisville, Kentucky, to George and Edith (Thompson) Stromberg, Ruth led a life full of love and devotion. She retired from Manitowoc and cherished her time spent camping, fishing, and pontoon boating with her family. Ruth's selflessness was evident...
Michael Dean Davis
Nov 12, 2026
Michael Dean Davis, born October 22, 1950, passed away on November 12, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and a life marked by warmth, humor, and devotion. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, son, grandpa, and brother whose presence filled a room with conversation, laughter, and unmistakable personality.
Michael was funny, silly, witty, and delightfully...
Karen Lee Curry
Nov 12, 2026
Karen Curry, 71, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Karen was born on November 7, 1955 in New Albany, Indiana to George and Elma (Scharer-Thomas) Lenz.
Karen was blessed with a giving heart and a big personality. She worked for many years serving others. Her hobbies were being a big winner at slots, and she loved playing...
Patricia A. Ansert
Nov 12, 2026
Patricia A. Ansert, born March 5, 1942, passed away on November 12, 2026.
Patricia was a graduate of Valley High School and carried through life a wide range of interests that reflected her energy, warmth, and love of family. She groomed, showed, and raised dogs, and also raised birds. She enjoyed planting flowers in her garden and found pleasure in reading....
Jimmy Franklin Jameson
Nov 12, 2026
Jimmy Franklin Jameson, age 88, of Greenville, Indiana, passed away on November 12, 2026. Born on October 2, 1938, in Muhlenburg County, Kentucky, he was the son of Chas and Myrtle (Johnson) Jameson. A retired employee of Pillsbury in New Albany, Jimmy was a longtime and dedicated member of Grace Assembly Church in Palmyra.
He was preceded in death by his...
James Theodore Bromm
Nov 12, 2026
James Theodore Bromm, lovingly known as Jim, passed away on November 12, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on October 31, 1947, in Jasper, Indiana.
Jim will be remembered as a hardworking, loving, and strong man whose life was shaped by devotion to his family, pride in his work, and a steady faith. He was lighthearted by nature, liked...
Rebecca Ann (Ashby) Thomas
Nov 12, 2026
Rebecca Ann "Becky" (Ashby) Thomas, 75, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Becky was born on February 9, 1951, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Woody and Kathleen (Renfro) Ashby.
She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 34 years, Larry Thomas, and her children: Dylan Schultz (Amy), and Eric Schultz (Keri) and Shannon Higdon (Mick). Her...
Moses Lee Whobrey
Nov 12, 2026
Moses Lee Whobrey, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, passed away on November 12, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born on October 14, 1947, in Sunfish, Kentucky.
Lee served his country with honor in the United States Army infantry during the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart for his service and sacrifice. His military service reflected courage, strength, and dedication.
Throughout...
Charles "Richard" Glover
Nov 11, 2026
It is with great sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of Richard “Dick” Glover on November 11, 2026 at 90 years old. Dick was born in Greencastle, Indiana to Clyde and Reggie Glover. After proudly serving his country in the US Air Force, he returned home to Greencastle where he met and married the love of his life,...
Tom Yingling
Nov 11, 2026
Tom Yingling, 75, passed away on November 11, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on December 29, 1950, in New Albany, Indiana.
Tom was a graduate of New Albany High School and continued his education at Indiana University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in economics. He went on to build a long and faithful career, working as a Senior...
Kay E. Shumway
Nov 11, 2026
Kay E. Shumway, 87, passed away on November 11, 2026.
Born on June 7, 1939, Kay will be remembered as a good woman with a beautiful smile, an amazing mother and grandmother, and someone who was deeply well loved by those who knew her. She graduated from Eastern High School and went on to devote 30 years of service as a...
Marilyn Jane (Bezy) Banet
Nov 11, 2026
Marilyn Jane (Bezy) Banet, age 87, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2026. Born on December 7, 1938, in Floyds Knobs, she was the daughter of Victor and Charlotte (Carpenter) Bezy.
A dedicated teacher's assistant for the New Albany-Floyd County School Corporation, Marilyn also found joy in crafting and playing bingo. Her faith was a cornerstone of...
Kenneth Eugene Schell
Nov 9, 2026
Kenneth Eugene Schell, 55, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026. Kenneth was an entrepreneur his whole life, a world champion paintball player, an avid animal lover, Eric Churches biggest fan, and anyone who knew him knew he would have given them the shirt off his back. He will truly be missed by anyone and everyone who...
Kenneth Robert Thompson, Sr.
Nov 9, 2026
Kenneth Robert Thompson, Sr., of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on November 9, 2026, in Louisville at the age of 48. He was born on March 31, 1978, in Louisville, Kentucky.
Kenneth graduated from Ahrens Jefferson County High School in 1997. He enjoyed working on cars and going to the gun range. Above all, he treasured spending time with his family, which...
Sharon Jessee
Nov 9, 2026
Sharon Jessee, 86, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2026.
Sharon was born on December 26, 1939, in Harrison, Nebraska, to Lester Frank “Bunk” and Florence (Duffin) Eberspecher. She grew up surrounded by a close-knit, loving family and often shared fond memories of her childhood with her parents, siblings, cousins, and, eventually, nieces and nephews. Family was always at the heart...
Dolores "Dutch" Hefner
Nov 9, 2026
Dolores "Dutch" Hefner, gracefully departed this world at the age of 97 on November 9, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. Known affectionately as Dutchie, her life was a testament to love and devotion—as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her unwavering faith was the bedrock of her existence, guiding her passionate work as an Evangelist and Intercessor. With every encounter, she...
Ernest "Mark" Vittitow
Nov 9, 2026
Ernest "Mark" Vittitow, 60, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026. Ernest loved his kids and grandkids. He was good to everyone and never met a stranger. He will truly be missed by anyone and everyone who had the honor of knowing him.
He was born on December 29, 1965 in Louisville, Kentucky to Bernard and Susie (Kirby)...
Cindy Elizabeth Lay
Nov 8, 2026
Cindy Elizabeth Lay, born August 11, 1963, passed away on November 8, 2026.
Cindy moved through life with a spark that was unmistakably her own. She was sassy, feisty, and a flirt, someone who never met a stranger and who welcomed both people and animals with an open heart. She loved her strays in every sense of the word, extending care...
Lena Frances Denham Smith
Nov 8, 2026
Lena Frances Denham Smith, 94, of Louisville, Kentucky, died peacefully on November 8,2026. Lena was born June 29,1932 in Vanceburg, Kentucky to Thomas Gayle and Elizabeth Love Denham. Lena graduated from Lewis County High School in 1950. She attended Eastern Kentucky University and worked as State Social worker, until she returned to complete her undergraduate studies in 1961, at Morehead...
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