Obituaries

Tony Leon Baker

Tony Leon Baker

Jul 24, 2018

Tony Leon Baker, U.S. Navy Veteran, of Pekin, Indiana passed away on Tuesday after a brave and honorable battle with cancer at the age of 56. He was a born again Christian and a member of Eastern Baptist Chruch in Jeffersonville, In. He had a vast love for everything outdoors. He will be remembered for his humor, compassion towards all...

Clysta Rhodes

Clysta Rhodes

Jul 24, 2018

Clysta "Lena" Rhodes, 59 departed this life for her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, passing at home peacefully in her sleep. Her devotion to family, friends, and a firm belief in God were a foundation for her life. She is survived by her mother, Clysta L. Battle, Edwin L. Rhodes (brother), Leonard A. Rhodes (brother), Timothy J. Battle...

William Grover Jenkins

William Grover Jenkins

Jul 24, 2018

William Grover "Bill" Jenkins, 75, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018. He was the founder of the soccer program at Providence High School and enjoyed photography, fishing, and spending time with his grandson. Bill was born on April 11, 1943 in Jeffersonville, Indiana to the late Stuart and Dorothy (Grossback) Jenkins. He is survived by his wife...

Robert Anthony "Tony" Edlin

Robert Anthony "Tony" Edlin

Jul 24, 2018

Robert Anthony "Tony" Edlin , 62, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. He was born on March 31, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky to James and Shirley Edlin (Schoenbachler). He is preceded in death by his parents, and his Sister, Janice Cassidy.Tony is survived by his loving Wife of 41 years, Verna Edlin, Brothers, Ricky Edlin, and...

Karina Starr Mowry

Karina Starr Mowry

Jul 23, 2018

Karina Starr Mowry, 12, of Clarksville, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 23, 2018 as the result of an automobile accident outside of Knoxville, Tennessee. She was an active student at River Valley Middle School where she participated in theater, band, track, and cheerleading. Karina was also family oriented and full of life. She possessed a smile that could...

Wilma Lucille (Duffy) Euless

Wilma Lucille (Duffy) Euless

Jul 23, 2018

Wilma Lucille (Duffy) Euless, 95, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Hobart Beech VFW Post 1693, both in New Albany. Wilma loved playing cards and games with her friends at Muir Manor and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.She was born...

Lisa Dawn Adkins

Lisa Dawn Adkins

Jul 23, 2018

Lisa Adkins , 45, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018.She was born on December 2, 1972 in Louisville, Kentucky to Bobby and Caryl Lemmons. She is preceded in death by her parentsLisa is survived by her Daughters, Brittany and Alexis Adkins, her Sisters, Ruth Rawlings, Debbie (Mark) Stant, Linda (Phil) Fellers, Rita Lemmons, Teresa (Billy) Edwards,...

Lisa O'Donnell Weis

Lisa O'Donnell Weis

Jul 23, 2018

Lisa O'Donnell Weis, age 45 of Louisville, passed away peacefully in her sleep of heart failure on Sunday, July 22, 2018. She was born on May 7, 1973 in Tallahassee, Florida and lived in both Germany and New Jersey. She was a member of the Church of the Ascension. Lisa's greatest joy was in being a mother. She loved to...

Wanda Hardin

Wanda Hardin

Jul 23, 2018

Wanda Hardin, 96, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 23, 2018. Wanda was born on May 6, 1922 in Brownsville, KY to the late Gurmon Meredith and Nora Meredith Poole. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Eldon Myro Minton and Marion Alfred Hardin; two sons, Gurmon "Terry" Minton and David Harold Minton; and sister, Wilodean "Dean"...

David Alva Fisher

David Alva Fisher

Jul 23, 2018

David Alva "Butch" Fisher, 62, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018. David was very involved in his community of Clarksville where he proudly served on the Clarksville Town Council. He was a member the Knights of Columbus Council 1348 in Jeffersonville and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church where he enjoyed serving in the Men's Club. David...

Stanley Sellers

Stanley Sellers

Jul 23, 2018

Just moments before his 79th birthday, Stanley Clay Sellers, 78, passed away in his home in Louisville, KY on Sunday, July 22nd, 2018. He lived a good life, enjoyed talking with people, boating, fishing, and spending time with family. He was a coach, a husband, a father, a friend to many. He is survived by his caring wife, Jane Sellers;...

Frank Gardner

Frank Gardner

Jul 22, 2018

Frank Gardner known has "Billy" strived to live a life full of love and happiness.Sunrise, October 29, 1957, in Louisville, KY; Sunset, July 22, 2018, after fighting the good fight.Billy, the fifth of seven children was born through the union of the late David Gardner, Sr. and Dorothy M. Gardner, Sr.He began his spiritual journey at a very young age,...

Kai La'Ron Houston

Kai La'Ron Houston

Jul 22, 2018

Kai La'Ron Houston, age 30 passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, John Warren.Kai leaves behind his mother, Gwyn Houston; brothers, Michael Houston and John Reed; and sister, Trezsa Houston; and a host of relatives and friends.Services are private.To leave a special message for the family, please use the "Share Memories" button.

Elizabeth Gabrielle Stevenson

Elizabeth Gabrielle Stevenson

Jul 22, 2018

Elizabeth "Betsy" Gabrielle Stevenson, 36, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 22, 2018. Betsy was born on November 21, 1981 in Louisville, Kentucky. Betsy was a Kentucky Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient. She graduated from Mercy Academy in 2001, and attended Spencerian College. She worked for Highlands Community Ministries Daycare Center. Betsy is survived by her parents, Jim and...

Patricia A. Wright

Patricia A. Wright

Jul 22, 2018

Patricia Anne "Patsy" Wright, 83, of Louisville, KY passed away on July 22, 2018. She loved to quilt, spend time with her family and spoil her grand dog, Zoe. She was preceded in death by her parents, Acie and Elsie Miller and sister, Charlotte Higdon. Patsy is survived by her daughter, Lisa Wright; granddaughters, Brittany (Robert) Schmuckie and Brooke Herndon;...

Patricia Ann Jekel

Patricia Ann Jekel

Jul 22, 2018

Mrs. Patricia Ann Jekel, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at her home. She was born on October 22, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky to Eldon and Mary (Brown) Jones. Family was everything to Patricia. She loved dancing and enjoyed spending time at the lake. Patricia was kind and caring, she took in anybody as her...

Timmy Fanning

Timmy Fanning

Jul 22, 2018

Timothy Fanning, 56, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018. He was born on July 3, 1962 in Long Island, New York to the late Thomas Robert Joseph Fanning, Sr., and Maureen (Kennedy) Fanning. He was also preceded in death by his brother Robert John Fanning. Timmy is survived by his mother, Maureen Ann Fanning brothers, Thomas...

Tony Ricardo Kinnaird

Tony Ricardo Kinnaird

Jul 21, 2018

Tony R. Kinnaird, 65, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018.He was born in Jeffersonville, Indiana, on June 21, 1953, to the late Ruth Anne (Kinnaird) Bonner and was raised by his grandparents, Henry and Naomi Kinnaird. He was a talented athlete and graduated from Providence High School. Tony received a basketball scholarship from the University of Louisville...

Mary "Roseann" (Mckinley) Hurst

Mary "Roseann" (Mckinley) Hurst

Jul 21, 2018

Mary "Roseann" (McKinley) Hurst, 73, of Borden, Indiana, went home on Saturday, July 21, 2018. She was a member of Daisy Hill United Methodist Church in Borden and loved reading, painting, gardening, and being with her grandchildren.She was born on April 24, 1945, in Borden, Indiana, to the late Waldo F. and Harriett I. (Standiford) McKinley. Along with her parents,...

Mary Jo Higdon

Mary Jo Higdon

Jul 21, 2018

Mary Jo Higdon, 82, passed away on July 21, 2018. She enjoyed playing BINGO, horse racing and watching wrestling. One of her favorite TV shows was "Say Yes To The Dress". She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Thresea Herrensmith, Sr.; brothers, Delbert Herrensmith and Kenneth Herrensmith and sister, Sally Combs.Mary-Jo is survived by her children, Joanna...

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