Obituaries
Theresa Marie (Voros) Patus
Sep 30, 2018
Theresa Marie (Voros) Patus, 96, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018. Theresa was a resident of South Bend for most of her life. She retired from South Bend Medical Foundation where she worked as a Medical Technologist.She was born on August 1, 1922 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Frank and Cecilia (Berecz) Voros....
Elnora Mae (Mitchem) Higgins
Sep 30, 2018
Elnora "Mae" (Mitchem) Higgins, 96, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday afternoon, September 30, 2018.She was born on June 23, 1922, in New Albany to the late Nathan and Estelle (Bunch) Mitchem. Mae was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Higgins; daughters, Helen Higgins, and Beverly French; grandson, Terrence Taylor; son-in-law, David Taylor; sister, Norma Duncan;...
Donald Edward Deener, Jr.
Sep 28, 2018
Donald Edward Deener, Jr., a.k.a "Deeno", age 56 of Vine Grove, Kentucky passed away Friday, September 28, 2018. He was a man who revolved his life around his BabySweet and G-Babies. He was a family man who loved being the life of the party. Donnie was a dedicated benefit donator and crusader. He would bleed red for his Louisville Cardinals....
Kin Gibson
Sep 28, 2018
Kin Gibson, 93, of Greenville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018. Kin was a loving man who loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. In his spare time, he loved hunting and fishing and was known as a "Mr. Fix-it" who could fix anything.He was born on April 14, 1925, in Knott County, Kentucky, to the late...
Dorothy A. Evans
Sep 28, 2018
Dorothy A. "Dot" Evans, age 86 of Louisville, formerly of Pinehurst, North Carolina, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018. She earned an Associate's Degree from University of Kentucky and was an avid Wildcat fan. Dot was a founding member of Pinehurst Baptist Church. She was a gifted artist, avid golfer, social butterfly and enjoyed retirement with her family and friends....
Alice Faye Gabbert
Sep 28, 2018
Alice Faye Gabbert, age 83 of Louisville, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018. She was originally from Owensboro, Kentucky and graduated from high school there. She earned her Master's Degree at Spalding University. Alice was a teacher for over 40 years in the Jefferson County and Catholic School Systems. Alice always loved the Lord and was a member of St....
Jackie Lee Lawrence
Sep 27, 2018
Jackie Lee Lawrence, age 51 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018. She graduated from Jeffersontown High School and served her country in the United States Air Force. She earned two marketing and business Bachelor Degrees from the University of Louisville. Jackie loved to travel, was a free spirit and had a special passion for the care of animals....
Reverend Kenneth White
Sep 27, 2018
Reverend Kenneth White, 71, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018. He served in the Army National Guard and was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He had a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, was an excellent marksman, and an avid biblical student and teacher. He obtained his Doctor of Divinity from Faith Bible...
Martha Alice Kaufman
Sep 27, 2018
Martha Alice Kaufman was born May 15th, 1923 and passed away on Thursday, September 27th, 2018 at the age of 95. Martha was the daughter of Nellie and John Christian Wagner. Martha was born in Valley Station, KY where she attended Valley High School. She excelled at both academics and athletics earning the position of captain on Valley's first ever...
Mary Jane (Martin) Nichols
Sep 27, 2018
Mary "Jane" (Martin) Nichols, 87, of New Albany, Indiana, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Jane loved gardening, reading, quilting, sewing, and being with her grandchildren and watching Days of Our Lives.She was born on October 27, 1930, in Evans Landing , Indiana, to the late William and Altha (Langsdon) Martin. Along with her parents, she...
Woodrow R. Snyder, Sr.
Sep 27, 2018
Woodrow Roosevelt "Woody" Snyder, Sr., 66, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Woody loved working crossword puzzles, watching Jeopardy, and doing body work on cars.He was born on March 9, 1952, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Harold Snyder and Christine (Daily) Warren. Along with his parents, Woody is preceded in death by his...
Eddy Evans
Sep 27, 2018
Eddy Evans, 65, of Worthville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Eddy was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was born on September 23, 1953 in Anderson, Indiana to Acie and Margaret (Mattingly) Evans. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Brothers, Charles Acie Evans, Larry Wayne...
Barbara Jean Hale
Sep 27, 2018
Barbara Jean Hale , 76, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018. She was born on February 20, 1942 in Campbellsville, Kentucky to Cleo and Lula Marples. She is preceded in death by her parents, and Daughter, Rene' Hale.Barbara is survived by her, Daughter, Robin Hale (David), and Sons, Kevin Hale (Jennifer), and Robert G. Hale (Terri),...
James Edington, Sr.
Sep 27, 2018
James Edington, 84 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on September 27, 2018. He was a very caring husband and father and he will be greatly missed.James was born in Shelby County on July 16, 1934 to the late Charles and Carrie Edington.He is preceded in death by his son, Terry Edington, his parents, and his siblings. James is survived by...
Dr. R. Nolan
Sep 26, 2018
Dr. Ronald R. Nolan, 69, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. A graduate of Flaget High School and the IU School of Optometry, he was a lifelong and active member of Holy Family Catholic Church and an avid volunteer in his community. He practiced optometry with his father in a career...
Ruth "Meemaw" Schoenbaechler
Sep 26, 2018
Ruth "MeeMaw" Schoenbaechler, 91, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Jewish Hospital. She was born on February 16, 1927 in Louisville, Kentucky to Evert and Mima (Downs) Witten. She is preceded in death by her parents, and Granddaughter, April Collins. Ruth is survived by her Daughter, Carolyn Burns, Son, Michael Schoenbaechler (Jana), Son, Larry Schoenbaechler,...
Joan Marie (Semones) Landrum
Sep 26, 2018
Joan Marie Landrum, 76, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Joan enjoyed being a part of the Red Hat Society for many years and was a long-time member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Albany.She was born on January 30, 1942, to the late Theodore R. and H. Lorraine (Kemper) Semones. Along with her parents,...
Sandy Rigsby
Sep 26, 2018
Sandy Rigsby, 56, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Sandy loved her family and helping people. She had numerous kids throughout her life that called her momma. She was born on November 24, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky to Norman Masters and Sandra (Johnson) Vernon. She is preceded in death by her Father, Norman Ray Masters, Mother-in-Law,...
Robert Lester May
Sep 25, 2018
Robert Lester May, 66, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Robert was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church in Louisville. He loved doing crafts and puzzles.He was born on September 17, 1952, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Evelyn (Miller) and William H. May III. Along with his parents, Robert is preceded in death by...
Mary Jean (Talbott) Cochran
Sep 25, 2018
Mary Jean "Granny" (Talbott) Cochran, 82, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on September 25, 2018. She worked for several years at Scribner Middle School and was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 3281 Auxiliary. Mary enjoyed playing both poker and bingo. She was a mother figure and caretaker to many; she will be deeply missed.She was born on...
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