May 23, 2012

Mr. Bobby Ray Ernspiker, age 57 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012. He was a former employee of General Electric and a member of St. Bartholemew Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Imogene Ashcraft Ernspiker, and his brother Ricky.Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Anna L. Johnson Ernspiker;...

May 21, 2012

Alma Houchens, 86, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012.She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lynn Houchens. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Benton Houchens; children Larry Houchens (Shawna) and Debra Wiggs (Mitch); grandchildren, Josh and Heather Wiggs, Teresa and Crystal Houchens, Tammy Hayes and Danny Owen; and a sister, Ruth Adcock.Funeral service will be Thursday,...

May 21, 2012

Mrs. Mary Gladys Nordmann, age 91 of Louisville, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012. She grew up in Nelson County. She and her husband owned William Berley Plumbing Company. She was a member of St. Edwards Church and now a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she had been a member of the quilting group. She was preceded...

May 21, 2012

Francis J. "Frank" Schmelz, 86, of New Albany passed away on May 21, 2012. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a devout Catholic, Frank was a charter member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Albany. Frank formerly owned New Albany Auto Body Repair Shop in New Albany and was a former teacher of auto body mechanics...

May 21, 2012

(Lynch) Young, Barbara "Bobbie" Ann, 71, passed away Monday May 21, 2012. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Raymond Young; sons, Kevin and Steven Young; grandchildren, Christopher, Cody and Catherine.Funeral service will be Friday at Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Dr., at 1 pm. with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11...

May 20, 2012

Rickie L. "Rick" Stanley, 61, of New Albany passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2012. A U.S. Air Force veteran, Rick was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. Rick was born on February 3, 1951 in New Albany to Lillie (Napier) and the late Clarice Stanley. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Paul Stanley.In...

May 20, 2012

Elizabeth M. (Kelmel) Gettelfinger, 91, died Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Providence Retirement Home in New Albany. Elizabeth was a homemaker and a 30-year volunteer at Floyd Memorial Hospital. She was a charter member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in New Albany. The daughter of the late Bernard and Caroline (Graf) Kelmel, Elizabeth was born September 7,...

May 20, 2012

Ruby Faye Holder, 85, of Louisville, KY passed away May 20, 2012. Born in Arcadia, LA., she spent her life and raised her family n Shreveport,LA, where she was a homemaker, gardener, and avid "fisherperson". She is survived by her husband, James O. Holder, daughters, Lyn Gauthier and Sue Gauthier Daniel (Russ), grandchildren Scott Daniel (Kathleen) and Casey Daniel Payne...

May 19, 2012

Curtis Theodore Phillips, 79, passed away May 19, 2012. Air Force veteran, retired stockbroker, and proud grandfather.Survived by wife, Jean (Robertson); sons, Rip (Ann) and Drew ; granddaughter, Baker; sisters Mary Kay Ratterman (Woody) and Gretchen Phillips.Memorial service 3:00 May 27, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Anchorage, KY. Reception to follow at church. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St....

May 17, 2012

Betty A. Huff, born October 19, 1947 was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Sr. and Betty Ann Barker, two brothers, Larry and Arthur Jr. On May 17, 2012 she has joined them in peace and joy. She leaves behind a niece Donna (Jim) and their three children Jay, Eddie and Katie. She now as before watches over Jack...

May 17, 2012

Catherine Carter (Scott), 89, of Louisville, KY, passed away May 17, 2012. Originally from Jeffersonville, IN, she was a homemaker, avid gardener and loved all things in nature. She retired from Jewish Hospital.She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Vernie Earl Carter and four siblings. Her survivors include son Ron Carter; daughter, Karen Palmer (Erroll); granddaughter, Lisa Bowman;...

May 16, 2012

Charles R. "Bobby" Nichols, 54, of New Albany passed away on May 16, 2012. A man with a great sense of humor, Bobby enjoyed woodworking and fishing with family and friends. He was born on November 5, 1957 in New Albany to Mary Jane (Martin) Nichols and the late Charlie C. Nichols. He is also preceded in death by his...

May 14, 2012

Forest D. "Shorty" Snyder, Jr., 53, of Greenville passed away on May 14, 2012. A 1978 graduate of Bishop David High School in Louisville, Forest was co-owner of Professional Builders, Inc., for 26 years and owner of Power Built Construction. He was a long-time member of the Home Builders Association of Louisville. A member of St. Mary Navilleton Catholic Church,...

May 14, 2012

Joseph W. "Joe" Rutkowski, 54, passed away on May 14, 2012. He was born on September 21, 1957 in New Albany, Indiana to Robert L. and Charlotte M. (Bline) Rutkowski. Along with his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Allen Rutkowski (Jeannie), Debra Fulton (Marvin), Jackie Carver (Melvin), Robert L. "Bobby" Rutkowski, Jr. (Lisa); and several nieces and nephews....

May 14, 2012

Robert G. Kelly, Jr., 52, passed away on May 14, 2012. Bob worked for Zink's Towing Service for over 30 years and formerly worked for Wheeler's Auto Salvage and Bennett's Towing Service. Always interested in cars, he was an avid fan of NASCAR as well. Bob was born on August 6, 1959 in New Albany to the late Robert G.,...

May 14, 2012

May 14, 2012

Mrs. Ruth (Rich) Jones-Heinbaugh, age 89 of Louisville, KY., passed away on Monday, May 14, 2012. Formerly of Rockville, MD, she was a member of the Rockville Christian Church. She retired after 25 years of service from the U.S. Department of Commerce. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Minnie Vitale Rich; brothers, Phillip and Harold Rich;...

May 13, 2012

Millard L. Knight, 83, of New Albany, Indiana, formerly of English, Indiana passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at his home. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and retired from Celenase Coatings in Louisville, Kentucky. Millard was born on November 27, 1928 in Grantsburg, Indiana to the late Floyd and Leora (Hammond) Knight. He was also...

May 12, 2012

Becky Sue (Tandy) Goodlet, 54, of Palmyra entered into eternal life at her home on May 12, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl E. Tandy and Jimmie Lynn Cassady, and her husband, Clayton Goodlet. Becky is survived by three children, Carl E. Phillips (Anna), Amanda Mitchell, and William Blanton; three brothers; two sisters; five grandchildren; and...

May 11, 2012

Frances Carter Jordan Vance, age 101, died quietly on May 11th at Springhurst Pines.She was a very active member of Watkins United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school and gave many volunteer hours.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles B.Vance and a brother, John Carter. Survivors include her daughter Joy Johnson(Jim) of Calfornia, her son Paul D....