Obituaries
Howard Floyd Offutt, Jr.
Oct 9, 2022
Howard Floyd "Fuzzy" Offutt, Jr., 69, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Fuzzy was known for his love of travel, especially to Las Vegas and Florida. He was an avid Cardinals fan and enjoyed spending time with his family. After 34 years of dedicated service, Fuzzy retired from the New Albany Police Department in 2008.He...
Barbara Louise Gartner
Oct 9, 2022
Barbara Louise Gartner, 82, passed away on October 9, 2022. She was a member of Evangel World Prayer Center and served at the Lord's Kitchen. Barbara enjoyed drawing, cooking and playing pinochle. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and making memories with them. Barbara could always put a smile on your face with her humor. She will be truly...
Rita L. Moore
Oct 9, 2022
Rita L. Moore, 88, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Rita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She always enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, church activities, camping, and spending time with family. Rita will truly be missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing her.She was born on May 4, 1934 in Murray,...
Thelma Jean (Kendall) Ford
Oct 9, 2022
Thelma Jean (Kendall) Ford, 93, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022. She was born on March 8, 1929, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Charles and Catherine (Williams) Kendall. She is also preceded in death by her son, Stuart Ford, and sister, Vivian Samarripa. Thelma's passions and hobbies included teaching Bible studies and playing piano and...
Frances Lorraine Hess
Oct 9, 2022
Frances Lorraine (Walter) Hess, 96, of Lanesville, Indiana, passed away October 9, 2022, at Providence Nursing Home, New Albany.Frances will be lovingly remembered for her devotion to family and God, witty conversation, and uncanny ability to beat everyone at Euchre.Most knew her as Fran, Fanny, or Meemaw. She worked hard, saved money, laughed easily, prayed the rosary, saved potpourri from...
Carol Pfeiffer Mercke
Oct 8, 2022
Carol Meredith Pfeiffer Mercke, 86, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on October 7, 2022. She was born on December 24th, 1935 to the late Edward and Leila Pfeiffer. Carol is survived by her brother, Edward Pfeiffer; two children, George Mercke (Carrie Mercke), Leila Evans; and two grandchildren, Maggie Mercke and Sam Mercke. Carol went to Sacred Heart Academy, Hollins College...
Richard Jude Mcdowell
Oct 8, 2022
Richard Jude "Dick" McDowell, 89, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022. He retired from Johnson & Johnson after 32 years of employment and had served as an active volunteer for the Community Kitchen in Jeffersonville. Dick enjoyed playing Euchre and was an avid golfer.He was born on November 3, 1932, to Walter and Elenor (Nielsen) McDowell....
Robert Carol Manning
Oct 8, 2022
Robert Carol Manning, 88, of New Albany, Indiana, and formerly of Grove City, Ohio, went home to be with his Savior on Saturday, October 8, 2022.Robert was born in Mr. Sterling, Ohio, then lived with his wife in Grove City, Ohio. He served in the Army Corp of Engineers, then worked at AEP until retirement. He was a lifelong church...
Rebecca Jane Brown
Oct 8, 2022
Rebecca Jane Brown, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022. She was born on September 29, 1943 in Hart County, Kentucky to Robert and Flora (Logsdon) Dorsey. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her son in-law , Daniel J. Heslin and her sister, Shirley Faye Applegate.Jane will always be remembered for her...
Kenneth Allen Lindsey
Oct 8, 2022
Kenneth Allen Lindsey, 88, died peacefully on October 8, 2022 in Louisville, KY after a courageous battle with dementia. Kenneth was born August 26, 1934 in Louisville to Claude and Clella Lindsey, and was the ninth of ten children. After graduating from Louisville Male High School, he married Betty Braun Lindsey on his 21st birthday. He began to serve his...
Lois Lynch
Oct 8, 2022
Lois Lynch , 99, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022.She was born on September 9, 1923 in Mountainburg, Arkansas to the late James and Vena (Joshlin) Vaught. She is also preceded in death by her husband Loren Lynch, son Stephen Lynch, daughter Melissa Ogburn, two sisters and three brothers.Lois was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and...
Carla Denise Coulter Brewer
Oct 7, 2022
Carla Denise Coulter Brewer, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022. Carla was a very free spirited person. She was a loving and devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Friend to so many. Carla enjoyed bowling and watching wrestling on TV, NASCAR, going to Church picnics, and taking trips in the country. But most importantly,...
Naomi Katherine Burden
Oct 7, 2022
Naomi Katherine Burden, of Louisville, KY, passed away on October 7, 2022. She worked at Hedman's Suburban Florist as their bookkeeper for 50 years. Naomi was a Kentucky Colonel and was a former member of Beth Haven Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Burden; parents, James "Bub" and Flossie Lewis; brother, Leon Lewis and sisters, Geneva...
Carla Kay (Hardin) Lewis
Oct 7, 2022
Carla Kay (Hardin) Lewis, 62, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022. She loved her family dearly and adored her grandchildren. Carla enjoyed collecting antiques and was also an animal lover that was very fond of her dog, Dakota.She was born on June 19, 1960, in New Albany, Indiana, to Vonda (Schroeder) Hardin and the late Bill...
Jerry Joseph Stephens
Oct 7, 2022
Jerry Joseph Stephens, 80, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran.He was born on October 25, 1941, in New Albany, Indiana, to Harry and Margaret (Blunk) Stephens. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his siblings, Grant Stephens, Mary Brown, Frank Stephens, and Esther...
Sharon Harris
Oct 6, 2022
Sharon Harris, 70, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Sharon was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed spending time at the casino and gaming on her tablet.She was born on May 1, 1952, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Earl and Hazel Loser. She is preceded in death by her parents Earl and...
Brooke Kaylyn Lindsey
Oct 6, 2022
Brooke Kaylyn Lindsey, 30, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022. She adored her daughters and was fond of her dog, Benny. Brooke enjoyed listening to music, riding her bicycle, and having fun with her friends.She was born on September 11, 1992, in Louisville, Kentucky, to David and Tammy (Willis) Lindsey. Along with her parents, Brooke is...
Jacob Scott White
Oct 6, 2022
Jacob Scott White, 17, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Jacob was kind, compassionate and would do anything for anyone. He loved so big and was passionate about many things which include fast cars, dirt bikes, movies, technology, gaming, super hero's, guns, animals, children of all ages, and most of all his family. He was excited...
Sharon Whalen Dedman
Oct 6, 2022
Sharon E. Dedman, 60, of Louisville passed away peacefully Thursday October 6th at Norton Brownsboro hospital among friends. Originally from Paris / Cynthiana Kentucky. Sharon is survived by her lifelong friends, Roy Moore, Stephen Mattingly, Rebecca Moore, Karen Moore, Melanie Austin, and Andrea Ward. In lieu of a service Sharon has requested that all condolences be made as donations to...
Mary Elizabeth Halbleib
Oct 6, 2022
Mary Elizabeth "Dolly" Halbleib, 87, of Lebanon Junction, formerly of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Mary's biggest devotions were her family, Church, and her animals. She was a member of St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Lebanon Junction, and a former member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, where she was on the Rosary Society. Mary...
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