Obituaries
Phyllis Joan Tompkins
Feb 13, 2024
"In Loving Memory of Phyllis Joan Tompkins"Phyllis Joan Tompkins, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024. She was a gentle soul, known for her quiet demeanor. A skilled seamstress and a gifted artist, Phyllis's creativity lives on in her many watercolor paintings.Phyllis is now reunited with her late husband of 54 years, Michael L. Tompkins, and her beloved...
Donald Patrick Hill
Feb 13, 2024
Donald Patrick Hill, 63, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. He was born on August 22, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio. Shortly after the family moved to Columbus, IN where he attended St. Columba School. After ten years the family was transferred to Madison, IN. There Don attended Pope John Elementary School...
Dianne Schladand
Feb 13, 2024
Dianne Fay Elizabeth Schladand, 77, passed away on February 13, 2024. She was born on November 12, 1946 in New Albany, Indiana to James M. Young from Chicago, Illinois, and Sylvia G. Duffy from New Albany, Indiana who both preceded her in death. Dianne is survived by her daughters, Leilani Meek (Joseph) and Desiree Payton (Dean); 6 grandchildren, Amy Elliott...
Patricia A. Mousty
Feb 13, 2024
Patricia "Patty" A. Mousty, 71, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Patty enjoyed her pet chickens, turtles, animals, and most importantly spending time with family and great grandchildren. She was born on March 17, 1952 in Jeffersonville, Indiana to the late Howard and Edna (Gresham) Goldman. In addition to her parents she is preceded in...
Jean Winders
Feb 13, 2024
Norma Jean Winders, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She was born on April 9, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Calvin and Pauline (Gentry) Ray. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Ray. Jean was a dedicated Clerk and Treasurer for the city of Goose Creek for many years and...
Edward May
Feb 12, 2024
Edward Alen May, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024. He was born on April 27, 1943 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Watkins) May. Edward is survived by his loving children, Edward A. Sletten, Brenda (Billy) Smith, James Powell, siblings; Dickie May, Ronnie May, Phillip May, Brian May, Rose May, Sharon Mills,...
Kim Sierra
Feb 12, 2024
Kim Sierra, 66, of Louisville, KY, passed away on February 12, 2024. She worked as a teacher's assistant and volunteered at Eisenhower Elementary for over 20 years. Kim's greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and creating memories with them. She had a sweet spirit and always placed others before herself. Kim never missed an opportunity to watch her...
James Edward Francis
Feb 12, 2024
James "Jimbo" Edward Francis, 68, of Crestwood, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024. He was born on December 23, 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Clifford and Margie (Turpin) Francis. Jimbo was a graduate of Eastern High School. After high school he started working with the Kentucky Department of Transportation, where he retired. After retiring, he went...
Loretta May (Tarrance) Thompson
Feb 12, 2024
Loretta May (Tarrence) Thompson, 81, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024.She was born on November 2, 1942 in Louisville to William and Christine (Conrad) Tarrence. Along with her parents, Loretta was preceded in death by her husband, Marion "Russell" Thompson; and children, Janice Kruer, Randall and Freddy Thompson. Loretta is survived by her grandchildren, Travis...
Edwin J. Miller Ii
Feb 12, 2024
Edwin J. Miller II, 66, of Henryville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024. Ed was a life-time automobile, motorcycle, and photography enthusiast. He was born on July 1, 1957, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to the late Kenneth Miller and Ernestine Gilkey Miller.Ed is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Gloria Miller; children, Eddie (Liz) Miller, Beth (Marci)...
Barbara Koontz
Feb 12, 2024
Barbara Koontz, 76, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024. She was born on October 7, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky. Barbara was retired from Jones Apothecary, where she worked for 25 years. She was very devoted to her children, grandchildren and her cats. She is preceded in death by her mother, Elnora T. Evans; step-father, William Evans;...
Clyda Mae Collard
Feb 11, 2024
Clyda Mae Collard, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Clyda was a loving mom, nawna, sister, aunt, and friend. She always enjoyed BINGO, dancing, movies, dr. pepper, cigarettes, eating at Texas Roadhouse, and was an avid UofL fan. She will truly be missed by all who knew her.She was born on March 1, 1943 in...
Charles Edward Davis Sr.
Feb 11, 2024
Charles Edward Davis Sr., 66, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Charles was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a great story teller and an amazing cook. He retired from the Louisville Metro Housing Authority after 30 years of dedication. He always loved spending time with his large family. He was...
Doris Lucille Smith
Feb 11, 2024
Doris Lucille Smith, 91, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2024. A kid at heart, Doris had a feisty personality and truly never met a stranger. She loved being around people and was always quick to offer up advice or give her opinion. Doris enjoyed watching movies, especially old westerns and anything that involved cowboys....
Garland Garner
Feb 11, 2024
Garland "Dale" Garner, 65, returned to the Lord on February 11, 2024, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. A lifelong Louisvillian, Dale was born on January 13, 1959, to the late Ed and Alberta Garner. Dale graduated from Durett High School where he played basketball well enough to earn a scholarship to Indiana University Southeast. After graduating from college,...
James M. Garnett Jr.
Feb 10, 2024
James M. Garnett Jr., passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the age of 85. He was the son of the late James M. Garnett Sr., and Mary Ellen Garnett. He served in the United States Airforce as an Airman. He retired from International Harvester Company. He is preceded in death by his Father, his Mother, granddaughter, Teana M....
Alice V. Leach
Feb 10, 2024
Alice V. Leach, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024.She was born on November 9, 1941 in Beaver Dam, Kentucky to John and Beatrice (Tichenor) Ashby. She is preceded in death by her Father, John Ashby, Sr., Mother, Beatrice Evans, Siblings, Randall Ashby, Anna Ray, Ada Brown, and Michael Ashby; Grandchildren, Coy Girton, Taniel Leach, Alicia...
Donald L. Scalf Sr.
Feb 10, 2024
Donald L. Scalf, Sr., age 66, passed from this life on Saturday, February 10th at Baptist Floyd Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was an alumnus of the 1975 Class at Floyd Central High School. After graduation he joined the family working at the Farm Bureau Co-op in New Albany, Indiana. A man of many different skills...
Jonathan Hayes
Feb 10, 2024
Jonathan A. Hayes, 54, of Taylorsville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024. He was born on September 16, 1969 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late William Hayes and Generose (Sanders) Hayes.Jonathan is survived by his loving daughter, Hannah Hayes Berger (Alex); step-daughter, Sarah Berna; former wife, Brenda Clemons (Sam); two grandchildren, Jonathan Michael Berger, Elliana Rose Berger; son,...
Eugene Erny
Feb 10, 2024
Eugene "Gene" Erny, 98, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Gene was born on June 6, 1925 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Otto and Esther (Deinderfer) Erny. Gene is also preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Martha Jean (Smith) Erny; brothers, Rudolph J. Erny, Otto Erny Jr. and sister, Laverne Wilma Effinger....
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