Obituaries

Kenneth Archer

Kenneth Archer

Archer, Kenneth E. 75 passed away September 17th. He was retired from the Naval Ordnance Plant.He is survived by his son, Stephan Archer; daughters, Cheryl Geary and Lisa Carden; brothers, Benjamin G., Robert V., and Paul D. Archer; sisters, Elaine M. Currier and Adele A Burke; and grandchildren, Diane, Craig, Rachel, Jessica, Kate, Stephan and Skyler.Visitation Monday 20th, 2-8 pm...

Frank S. Wilcox Ii

Frank S. Wilcox Ii

Frank Shirley Wilcox II, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, September 18, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Louisville with family by his side. Frank was a retired New Albany Police Officer, a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Masonic Temple, Knights of Columbus and Floyd County VFW Post 3281. Frank was born on March 31, 1937...

Richard A. Rankin

Richard A. Rankin

Richard A. "Dick" Rankin, 88, passed away on Friday afternoon, September 17, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Louisville with family by his side. Dick was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, known as "Tin Can Sailors". He was in the Civilian Conservation Corp and a lifetime member of the American Rabbit Breeders Association, VFW Post 3281,...

Barbara Taylor Martin

Barbara Taylor Martin

Mrs. Barbara Taylor Martin, age 80 of Middletown, passed away at her residence Friday, September 17, 2010 with her loving family by her side. A Sacred Heart Academy graduate, she was a nurse at Baptist East Hospital. Daughter of the late Robert Pittman Taylor and Pauline McManamy Taylor, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert. Lovingly survived by...

Eva Libs

Eva Libs

Eva F. (Fisher) Andres Libs, 90, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2010. Eva was a loving and caring mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to all she met. She was a longtime member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church and a past member of Daughters of Isabella, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, and St. Mary...

Julie Renee Whittington

Julie Renee Whittington

Mrs. Julie Renee Whittington, age 43 of Louisville, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2010. Beloved by her husband, Jim; children, Jonathan and Jenna Whittington; parents, David and Joyce Jenkins; sister, Terrie Browning; brothers, David Hagan and Chris Hagan. She is also survived by a host of friends.Memorial ceremony will be 4:00 pm Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Newcomer Funeral...

Jean H. Allen

Jean H. Allen

Mrs. Jean H. Allen, age 88 of Louisville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Parkway Medical Center. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was a retired nurse with VA Hospital. She was preceded in death by her mother Marjorie Jean Miller Hennessee, father Charles Hennessee and step-mother Elsie Compton Hennssee....

Helen Crawford

Helen Crawford

Helen J. (Harmon) Crawford, 77, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2010 in Georgetown, Indiana surrounded by her family. Helen was an active member of Edwardsville United Methodist Church in Edwardsville, Indiana. She loved animals and her job as a dog groomer for the past 15 years. She was a talented and creative seamstress and quilter and enjoyed attending the...

Kathy L. (Smith) Farnsley

Kathy L. (Smith) Farnsley

Kathy L. (Smith) Farnsley, 53, passed away Monday morning, September 13, at her residence in New Albany, Indiana. She was a member of Jacob's Chapel United Methodist Church in New Albany. Kathy's passion was babysitting, and she loved children. She was born on June 18, 1957 to Charles and Mary Jo (Regot) Smith in New Albany. Along with her parents,...

William J. Burns

William J. Burns

William Joseph Burns, formerly of Rockville, MD, passed away in Louisville, KY on September 13, 2010. He was 91. Mr. Burns was born in The Bronx, New York. He began his long career in transportation in 1941 with Sperry Gyroscope Co. He joined the Army in 1943 and quickly rose to lead inland and ocean transportation in post-war Europe for...

Joseph L. Franklin, Jr.

Joseph L. Franklin, Jr.

Mr. Joseph L. Franklin,Jr., age 63 passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at his residence. He was owner of Special Interest Tires and Vehicle Sales and Services. Mr. Franklin is survived by his daughter, Kristi F. Frazier (Wilson); son, Jay P. Franklin; mother, Alberta Franklin; grandchildren, Jayden, Vera, Judah and Natalie; and long time friend Sharon Sauter. Funeral...

Beatrice Lutz

Beatrice Lutz

Mrs. Beatrice Rose Lutz, age 88 of Louisville, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2010 at her residence. The daughter of the late George and Grace Matelse, Beatrice was born in Chicago, Illinois. She was a member of the Newcomer's Club, volunteered for the Red Cross and performed theatre work through Mummers and Minstrels in Anchorage, Kentucky. In addition to...

Mary Wolfe

Mary Wolfe

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Spangler Wolfe, age 86 passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010 in Louisville. She was a daughter of the late George Spangler and Pearl Smedley Spangler, and was preceded in death by her husbands, John Wesley Limeberry and Frank Wolfe.Mrs. Wolfe is survived by her son John Limeberry (Carol); step-son, Roger Wolfe; and Grandchild Madilyn Limeberry. Graveside services...

Charlie L. Hall

Charlie L. Hall

Charlie L. "Chuck" Hall, 74, of Henryville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010 at his residence with his family at his side. He was a retired electrician from the Local 369 Electrical Workers Union and a member of Graceland Baptist Church in New Albany. Charlie will be remembered for his love for family and friends. Charlie was born on...

John E. Frakes

John E. Frakes

John E. Frakes, 74, of Elizabeth, Indiana, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany with his family at his side. John was retired, after 30 years of service, from Ford Motor Company on Fern Valley Road in Louisville. He was also a home builder in Southern Indiana. John loved fishing and hunting with family...

John W. Lepkowski, Jr.

John W. Lepkowski, Jr.

John W. "Jack" Lepkowski, Jr., 78, passed away at the Chapel House in Louisville, Kentucky on September 1, 2010. Jack was an avid story teller and well loved by all of his fellow residents at the Chapel House. He was born on July 11, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to the late John W. and Ruth (Rowe) Lepkowski, Sr. He was...

Joseph Richard Tomlin

Joseph Richard Tomlin

Joseph Richard Tomlin, age 68 passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2010. He was born July 21, 1942 to the late Harry and Anna Ruth Cox Tomlin. He graduated from Valley High School- class of 1960, and was retired from General Electric. He was a member of Highview Baptist Church, and a member of AMVETS post 61 in Okolona. Mr....

Carolyn L. Sanchez

Carolyn L. Sanchez

Carolyn Lee Sanchez, 64, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Monday, August 30, 2010. Carolyn was born on June 20, 1946 in Santa Cruz, California.She is survived by her sons, Stephen (Alison), Jonathan (Diana), Jason (Magdalena) Sanchez and Christopher (Toni) Beasley; grandchildren, Joseph, Amanda, Estrella, Jason, Jr., Derrick, Austin, Marshal and Stephen; and her favorite cat Lady.The visitation will...

Thelma Leon

Thelma Leon

Thelma "Terry" (Haffenden) Leon, 90, passed away at Rolling Hills Health Care Center in New Albany, Indiana on Sunday, August 29, 2010. Terry was fluent in three languages, a phenomenal seamstress, an expert knitter, and an accomplished organist. She welcomed any challenge that life presented and would eventually conquer it. Thelma was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in...

James Kenneth Lloyd

James Kenneth Lloyd

Mr. James Kenneth Lloyd, age 87 passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Baptist Hospital East. He was a retired chemical operations foreman at E.I. DuPont Co., and a charter member of Watkins Memorial United Methodist Church. Mr. Lloyd is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, the former Bettye Chapman;sons, John Leslie Lloyd(Brenda) and Dr. Kenneth Michael Lloyd...

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