Obituaries
Joan F. O'Neil
May 6, 2020
Joan F. O'Neil, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. She was born on September 15, 1934 in Louisville, to the late Charles Maurice Reehl and Roxie Johnson Reehl. Along with her parents, her husband, James "Ray" O'Neil; and brother, Charles Morris Reehl have preceded her in death. Joan was a retired nurse who loved playing...
Marvin "Dean" Atkins
May 6, 2020
Marvin "Dean" Atkins, 71, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. He was a United States Army veteran that served his country during the Vietnam War. Dean retired as a machinist from Beach Mold & Tool in New Albany after 34 years of employment. He was a volunteer firefighter for the Lafayette Township Fire Department and...
Shannon Renee Dabo
May 5, 2020
Shannon Renee Dabo, 49, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Shannon was born on May 13, 1970 in Louisville, Kentucky.Shannon is survived by her loving Mother, Bernita Green, Father, David Buford, Son, Malick Dabo, Sister, Daphne Buford, Brother, Curtis Buford, Ex-Spouse, Sibigne Dabo, and a host of other family members and friends.Contributions in Shannon's memory can...
Timothy Lee Barton
May 5, 2020
Timothy Lee Barton, 66, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. He was an avid golfer and fan of the Green Bay Packers. Tim was a family man that enjoyed riding his motorcycle, shooting guns, and singing.He was born on May 3, 1954, in Dixon, Illinois, to Donald and Joan (Mayo) Barton. Along with his parents,...
Wilma Cheatham
May 5, 2020
Wilma "Jean" Cheatham, 90, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. She was born on July 22, 1929 in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Ovey and Margaret (Buttery) Wilson. Jean was a Christian, member of First Baptist Fisherville and a retired employee of Jefferson County Public Schools in the accounts payable department. Left to cherish her memory...
Joanne Marie (Koetter) Gettelfinger
May 5, 2020
Joanne (Koetter) Gettelfinger, 81, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. She was born on April 3, 1939, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Joseph and Lorena (Batliner) Koetter.Joanne is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Ralph Gettelfinger; son, Tim (Jeanette) Gettelfinger; daughter, Laura (Dave) Gettelfinger Waiz; daughter, Peggy (Pete) Gettelfinger Koopman; daughter, Susan...
John Schmittler
May 5, 2020
John Schmittler, 81, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. He was born on August 18, 1938 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Leonard and Helen Schmittler. He was a proud United States Army veteran who served in Korea. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 32 years of dedicated work and was a member of Auburndale...
Tiara J. Salter
May 4, 2020
Tiara J. Salter, affectionately known as "TT" by her loved ones, departed her earthly home on Monday, May 42020 at Norton Suburban Hospital. Despite "TT" being gone too soon, we all know she lived life to the fullest. Jeremiah29:11 states, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm...
Samuel Rhett Phelps
May 4, 2020
Samuel Rhett Phelps, age 23 of Louisville, gained his freedom on Monday, May 4, 2020. He graduated from Oldham County High School where he was a member of the chess club and was state champion in motocross. He was an avid drummer and loved music. Sam was known by Peanut to many of his family and friends. He was a...
Nas'Jah Moody
May 4, 2020
Nas'Jah Moody, 15, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020. Nas'Jah was a Freshman at Shawnee Academy. He enjoyed spending time with his friends, being outside, and helping his parents. Nas'Jah was a kind hearted person and was always lending a helping hand. He was born on December 14, 2004 in Louisville, Kentucky to James and Quesondra...
Virginia Lee (Warman) Tolliver
May 4, 2020
Virginia Lee (Warman) Tolliver, 90, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020. Virginia was affectionately known as "Mawmaw" by her grandchildren and "Gee" by her close family and friends. She was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. She met and married her husband, Everett, while they were both in the Air Force in San...
Richard Lee Walker
May 4, 2020
Richard Lee Walker, 61, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020. He had a love for Bluegrass music and was a talented banjo picker. Rick also enjoyed cooking, painting, and creating comics. Christmas was his favorite time of the year, and he always had plenty of holiday spirit to share with others.He was born on December...
Cindy Jo (Smith) Campbell
May 4, 2020
Cindy Jo (Smith) Campbell, 61, of Memphis, Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020. Cindy was a graduate of Seymour High School and worked for Schuler Builders for 22 years.She was born on May 20, 1958, in Seymour, Indiana, to the late Randolph and Ethel (Albertson) Smith. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her son,...
Donald Ray Smith, Sr.
May 4, 2020
Donald Ray "Don" Smith, Sr., age 73 of Louisville, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020. He was a Mason, an Army Veteran and retired from Ford Motor Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy L. and Dorothy Miller Smith; and his son, Donnie Ray Smith, Jr.Don is survived by his loving wife, Karol; and several family members....
Dena Lyn (Daggett) Sparrow
May 3, 2020
Dena Lyn (Daggett) Sparrow, 57, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020. She graduated from New Albany High School in 1981 and worked as a photographer at Sears Portrait Studio for over 20 years. Dena enjoyed camping, painting and also reading books. She loved being around her family and had the ability to light up any room...
Marie Gander Armstrong
May 3, 2020
Marie Gander Armstrong, 80, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, May 3, 2020, at The Forum of Brookside in Middletown, Kentucky. Born April 22, 1940, in Bloomfield, Kentucky, to Adolph and Bertha (Wendt) Gander, Marie moved at a very young age to Danville, Kentucky, where she grew up the second of four children. A graduate of Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky...
Loretta Jones
May 3, 2020
Loretta Jones, 72, of Crestwood, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020. She was born on February 4, 1948 in Pleasureville, Kentucky to Gilbert and Lillie Dowden Bohannon. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Hubert Bohannon. Loretta is survived by her loving Husband of 34 years, Charles Jones; children, Eddie Ray Jones and Michael R....
Thomas Ray Mann, Sr.
May 3, 2020
Thomas Ray Mann, Sr., loving husband and father, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020. He was a United States Air Force veteran and a successful salesman. Thomas was always active in his community, involved in Rotary, Boy Scouts, and his church.He was born on August 2, 1939, in Muncie, Indiana, to the late Charles and Maryalis...
Janice Marie (Lankford) Merten
May 2, 2020
Janice Marie (Lankford) Merten, 83, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020. She enjoyed sewing, traveling and spending time with family and friends. She was born on November 14, 1936 in Paoli, Indiana to the late Cohen and Clarice (Morris) Lankford. Janice was also preceded in death by her siblings, Donald Lankford, Martha Elliot, Raymond Lankford and...
Shelby Walters
May 2, 2020
Shelby Walters, 28, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Shelby was fun loving person, who loved her family, and especially her children. She had been ill for a long time, but it never kept her down. Shelby always had a smile on her face and was always fun loving, and was the sweetest person you would...
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