Obituaries
Anthony Lloyd Baynard
Jan 31, 2019
Anthony Lloyd Baynard, 69, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019. Anthony professed his faith in Jesus Christ at an early age. He possessed a love for music and children. Anthony enjoyed running in marathons and riding motorcycles and could be described as somewhat of a free spirit. He was always adventurous, and it could be...
Gladys Irwin Pearce
Jan 29, 2019
Gladys Irwin Pearce, age 97, of Louisville, KY., passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019. She was born on July 18,1921 in Crestwood, KY. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, David Kenneth Pearce; and her four siblings, Julia Powers, Jack Irwin, Amelia Irwin and George Irwin.Mrs. Pearce is survived by her loving daughters, Sherilyn Reddersen (Jay)...
Gary Clifton Lames
Jan 29, 2019
Gary Clifton Lames, 63, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Gary was a member of the VFW Post 3281 in New Albany and loved camping, fishing, hunting, and his beloved cat, Kit-Kat.He was born on February 1, 1955, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Louis C. and Bonnie R. (Juliot) Lames. Along with his...
Luther Leffler, Jr.
Jan 29, 2019
Luther "Bud" Leffler, Jr., 94, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army who served during World War II. Bud worked for many years for the U.S. Postal Service until his retirement in 1979. He was a member of the American Legion Post 379 in Elizabeth, and...
Harlin O. Williams
Jan 28, 2019
Harlin O. Williams, 75, of Louisville, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. He was born on March 19, 1943 in Campbellsville , Kentucky to Herbert and Nannie (Campbell) Williams. Harlin was a hard worker who enjoyed getting up and going to work. He loved old cars and trucks, and his cat, "Miss Kitty". Harlin liked tinkering in the yard,...
Thomas Lee Young
Jan 28, 2019
Thomas Lee Young, age 62 of Louisville, Kentucky, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on January 28, 2019. Thomas was the fourth child of eight born on August 27, 1956 in Pewee Valley, Kentucky to the late Lewis Young Sr. and Emma Lee (Pope) Young. He was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Young Powers.Thomas confessed...
Doris J. (Mccartin) Biesel
Jan 28, 2019
Doris Jean (McCartin) Biesel, 91, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. She enjoyed boating and spending time out on the river. Doris also had a love for fishing and visiting the beach.She was born on June 25, 1927, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Charles and Mary (Wahle) McCartin. Doris was also preceded in death by...
David Mcdaniel Price
Jan 28, 2019
David McDaniel Price, age 70 of Louisville, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019. He was a beloved Husband, Daddy and Papaw. He was born February 27, 1948 to the late Leo and Ernestine Price. He was a selfless man who loved his family very much and was always thinking of others. With the simplest of smiles, he could always make...
Frank J. Pafundi
Jan 28, 2019
Frank J. Pafundi, 79, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. He served in the US Army during 1958 - 1962. Frank worked for Verizon for over 30 years. He enjoyed watching FOX News, New York Giants, JETS and Yankees. He was a proud Trump Supporter, but most of all he loved spending time with his family...
Kitty Shay Ruffra
Jan 28, 2019
Kitty Shay Ruffra, 43, of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of New Albany, passed away after a long illness on January 28, 2019. She loved dancing, horseback riding, and swimming. She was born on April 5, 1975 in Louisville, Kentucky to Suzanne K. (Brehme) Ruffra and James "Allen" Ruffra, Jr.Along with her parents, Kitty is survived by her daughter, Kylie S. Logsdon;...
Donald Barton Byrn
Jan 27, 2019
Donald Barton Byrn, 66, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Don enjoyed watching NASCAR, Chicago Cubs, loved fishing, and had a great love for dogs. He was born on November 24, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky to Otice and Helen Byrn. He is preceded in death by his parents, Otice Guy Byrn and Helen Byrn.Donald is survived...
Edgar Eugene Hardesty, Jr.
Jan 27, 2019
Edgar Eugene Hardesty, Jr. age 77 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019. Edgar was a graduate of Trinity High School and was a graduate of University of Louisville, where he pursued his love of Archeology. He was a proud United States Air Force Veteran and retired from the Ford Motor Company. He loved and was an avid fisherman....
Christopher Edward Ridener
Jan 27, 2019
Christopher Edward Ridener, 48, passed away on January 27, 2019. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing and listening to music. Chris was kind, tender hearted and never met a stranger. He loved his son more than anything in this world. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; aunt, Myra Henley; nephew, Wesley Andrew Ridener and uncle, Richard Brown.Chris is...
David Alan Ward
Jan 27, 2019
David Alan "Dave" Ward, 69, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday morning, January 27, 2019. He enjoyed playing solitaire, building bird houses, and was an avid fan of the Indiana Hoosiers. He was born on January 19, 1950 in New Albany to the late Herb and Marie (Zurschmeide) Ward. Dave was also preceded in death by his sister,...
James W. Mullaney
Jan 27, 2019
James "Pat" Mullaney, 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019. He was born on February 16, 1938 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late James and Stella (Gagel) Mullaney. Pat was an Army Veteran and a former Plumbers Supply Company employee. Upon retiring, he moved to Elizabethtown to farm and raise cattle. He is survived by his...
Gertrude Helen (Jenkins) Cole
Jan 27, 2019
Gertrude Helen (Jenkins) "Trudy" Cole, 89, of New Albany passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019. She enjoyed fishing, crocheting, and gardening. Trudy retired from the Pillsbury plant in New Albany after many years of service. She was born on March 3, 1929 in Milltown, Indiana, to the late Lonnie J. and Mary M. (Hawkins) Jenkins. Along with her parents,...
Dale Barnstable
Jan 26, 2019
Dale Barnstable, 93, died at his home in Louisville January 26. He grew up in Antioch, IL, and after graduation was drafted by The US Army. His unit marched across Germany, France and liberated a concentration camp in Austria. When WW II ended, he moved to KY where he lettered in basketball at the University of Kentucky and his team...
Sandra Lee Smith
Jan 26, 2019
Sandra Lee Smith, 65, of Shelbyville, KY, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Sandra enjoyed playing bingo and most of all spending time with her family and friends. She was a very loving and devoted wife, mama, mamaw, sister, aunt and friend. She was born on April 6, 1953 in Louisville, Kentucky to Marvin and Mary Brinley. She is...
Gary Ronald Theiler
Jan 26, 2019
Gary Ronald Theiler, 62, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Gary attended South Jefferson Christian Church.He was born on July 20, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky to Elmer and Lois Theiler. He is preceded in death by his Sister, Janet Theiler, and his parents.Gary is survived by his Brother, Steve Theiler, Sisters, Sharon Stevens, Denise Howard, Phyllis...
Wanda Sue Caffee
Jan 26, 2019
Wanda Sue Caffee, 77, passed away on January 26, 2019. She enjoyed gardening and being outdoors. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Caffee, Sr. and daughter, Donna Smith.Wanda is survived by her son, Donald E. (Barbara) Caffee, Jr.; grandchildren, Josh, Larry and Janice; several great grandchildren; several brothers and a sister. Visitation will be Wednesday, January...
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