Obituaries

Edsell Reames

Edsell Reames

May 1, 2012

Edsell Clark Reames, 87, passed away on May 1, 2012 in New Albany, Indiana. Edsell was born on March 3, 1925 to the late Olen Raymond & Evilo (Clark) Reames. He was a proud Marine who served in the South Pacific during World War II. Edsell retired from The Continental Can Company and was a member of the American Legion...

Barbara Hannon

Barbara Hannon

May 1, 2012

Barbara Ritter Hannon, 66, passed away May 1, 2012.She was formerly employed by Morrison Cafeteria.She was preceded in death by her husband Chester Hannon who was retired from the L and N Railroad.She is survived by daughter, Lynn and Bobbie Hannon and sister, Betty Ritter. A memorial service will be held at a latter date.

Ora Lee Thien

Ora Lee Thien

May 1, 2012

Ora Lee (Steele) Thien, 93, passed away on May 1, 2012. Ora greatly enjoyed fishing with family and friends. She was a loving mother, sister, friend, and neighbor who will be missed dearly. Ora was born on April 10, 1919 to the late Warner and Lillie (Lawson) Steele. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Carl H. Thien,...

Michael Harrell

Michael Harrell

Apr 30, 2012

Michael Wayne Harrell, 27, loving fiancé, dad, son, and brother, passed away on April 30, 2012. He was thought of as a brother to many, and certainly a friend to all; he will be greatly missed. He was born on April 15, 1985 in New Albany, Indiana. Michael is survived by his loving fiancée, Samantha Archer; daughter, Taylor Denise Harrell;...

Rita Banet

Rita Banet

Apr 30, 2012

Rita A. (Blanc) Banet, 62, passed away on April 30, 2012. Rita was a member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church in Floyds Knobs. Rita was a wonderful tribute to being a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.She was born on February 26, 1950 Glenwood Springs, Colorado to the late Osire A. and Ruth E....

Emma Sue Foster

Emma Sue Foster

Apr 29, 2012

Emma Sue (Phillips) Foster, 74, passed away on April 29, 2012. Sue retired from the U.S. Census Bureau in Jeffersonville. An avid IU fan, she also loved the sport of bowling and participated in several bowling leagues. She was born on October 31, 1937 in Muhlenburg County, Kentucky to the late Herman and Cesnia (Fulkerson) Phillips. She is also preceded...

Davin Alan Henrickson

Davin Alan Henrickson

Apr 29, 2012

Davin Alan Henrickson, age 33, originally of Nampa, Idaho, went to be with his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 29, 2012. He was a 1997 graduate of Nampa Christian, a 2002 graduate of College of the Ozarks, and a 2008 graduate of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was an active member of North Oldham Baptist Church....

Mary E. Johnson

Mary E. Johnson

Apr 29, 2012

Mary Ernestine Calhoun Johnson was born to the union of Ernest and Winnie Calhoun on July 1, 1933 in Lebanon, KY. She departed this life Sunday, April 29, 2012 at home (1720 Bridgeview Ln) Louisville, KY at 1:23 P.M.She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Sherman Chapel AME Methodist Church Lebanon, KY.She retired in 1995 after 20 years...

Erica Nicole Lewis Yarber

Erica Nicole Lewis Yarber

Apr 28, 2012

Erica "Nicole" Yarber, 33, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 at her home.She is survived by her husband, Patrick Yarber; her children, Jacob and Kaleigh; mother, Brenda Joyce Lewis; father, Brian Lewis (Theresa); brothers, Brandon, Joshua, Stephen and Jonathan; grandparents, Jim and Betty Baker and Jan Lewis.Funeral ceremony will be Friday, May 4, 2012, 11:00 am, at Newcomer Funeral Home,...

June Mcgaffee

June Mcgaffee

Apr 28, 2012

June Rogers McGaffee passed peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father on April 28, 2012 at Norton Suburban hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 27, 1920 to John W. and Eliza Rogers. She was preceded in death by her husband, The love of her life for almost fifty years, Daniel G. McGaffee, and by...

Esther M.(Trouy) Rosenberger

Esther M.(Trouy) Rosenberger

Apr 27, 2012

Esther M. (Trouy) Rosenberger, 95, passed away on April 27, 2012. She was a long-time member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Albany where she had been active with the Legion of Mary. Esther was born on March 3, 1917 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Charles E. and Mary (Gonder) Trouy. She is also preceded in death...

Bertha Dietrich

Bertha Dietrich

Apr 26, 2012

Bertha Josephine (Murphy) Dietrich, 85, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Floyd Memorial Hospital.She was born on January 10, 1927 to the late Edward L. & Bertha M. (Maire) Murphy in New Albany. Bertha had a love for music and had played guitar for many years with her brothers, nephew & friends. While playing they were known as...

Alan Lafontaine

Alan Lafontaine

Apr 26, 2012

Alan J. LaFontaine, 72, passed away on April 26, 2012. A native of Delmar, New York, he graduated from Hudson Valley College in Troy, New York. A former National Guardsman, Alan was the owner of Lobo Equipment and a member of St. Mary Navilleton Catholic Church in Floyds Knobs, Indiana. He was born on May 9, 1939 in Binghamton, New...

Ronald Eugene Walker

Ronald Eugene Walker

Apr 26, 2012

Mr. Ronald Eugene Walker, age 38 of Louisville, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012. He was an employee for Kroger/Zenith Logistics and was a member of the Teamsters Local 89. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Michael Walker and Judith Updegraff Marr, and grandparents, Robert & Lillian Updegraff. He is survived by his loving wife and...

Richard Mccartin

Richard Mccartin

Apr 26, 2012

Richard Bryan McCartin, 52, passed away on April 26, 2012. An avid hunter and fisherman and a long-time IU and NASCAR fan, Richard will be missed by his loving family. He was born on October 22, 1959 in Jeffersonville, Indiana to Patsy Sue (Cron) McCartin and the late Robert B. McCartin. He is also preceded in death by his brothers,...

Michael Magnoni

Michael Magnoni

Apr 26, 2012

Michael Magnoni, 70, passed peacefully at home April 26.He was a Navy Sea Bee, veteran of Vietnam and retired from the Army Reserves at Ft. Knox.He leaves to cherish his memory with his beloved wife of 44 years, Linda (Mason); over 42 nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; Brothers-in-Arms: Gene Roland (Pat), Bill Robinson (Sandy) and Danny Burbick (Coke);...

Carolyn L. Brown

Carolyn L. Brown

Apr 25, 2012

Ms. Carolyn L. Brown of Louisville, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. She was a retired teacher for Jefferson County schools. She was preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Nelda Atkinson Brown.Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 30, 2012 in Lone Hill Cemetery, 5410 Mount Washington Road, Louisville, KY. 40229.

Roger Kenneth Waters

Roger Kenneth Waters

Apr 25, 2012

Roger K. "Kenny" Waters, age 85, formerly of Middletown, Kentucky passed away on Wed. April 25, 2012 at his home in Venice, Florida. He was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Venice. He worked for 40 yrs at Belknap Hdwe.& Mfg. Co. in Louisville until it's closing. In 1991, he and his wife, Viola, (Robison) retired to their...

William Anthony Jewell

William Anthony Jewell

Apr 23, 2012

Mr. William Anthony "Tony" Jewell, age 65 of Louisville, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012. He was a member of Southeast Christian Church, where he served as a tour guide and greeter. He retired from Brown and Williamson and Sud Chemie Chemical Company. He served on the state board of the Children's Evangelistic Fellowship Program. He was preceded in...

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