Obituaries
Russell Eugene Calkins, Jr.
Aug 26, 2017
Russell Eugene Calkins, Jr., 80, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Russ was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, rising to the rank of E-8 before his retirement. After serving in the Vietnam War, he earned 2 Purple Hearts, the Silver Star, and many other awards for his conduct and service. Russ also...
Ruth Elaine Rainbolt
Aug 25, 2017
Ruth Elaine (Tackett) Rainbolt, 63, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 25, 2017. She was a proud homemaker who loved caring for her loved ones, especially her dogs.Ruth was born on November 5, 1953, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Herman C., Sr., and Lottie (Johnson) Tackett. Along with her parents, she is...
Patricia Renee (Feldpausch) Meagher
Aug 25, 2017
Patricia Renee (Feldpausch) Meagher, 84, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017. Pat worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Louisville, as well as other places, as a registered nurse for many years. In her early years, she enjoyed square-dancing with her husband. She was an avid gardener and loved to spend time with her family.She was born...
Tommie Jay Thompson
Aug 25, 2017
Tommie Jay Thompson, 71, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017. He was a beloved son, brother, and uncle. Tommie was a 1965 graduate of Desales High School. He loved basketball and music and enjoyed rosary making.He was born on December 23, 1945, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Jake D. Thompson, Jr., and Mary Ann (Cheney) Thompson. Tommie is...
Donald R. Preston
Aug 25, 2017
Donald "Rick" Preston, 72, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017. Rick was a faithful member of Cook Memorial United Methodist Church in Jeffersonville where he served in many different roles.He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 28, 1945, to the late Francis and Ina (Sadler) Preston. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death...
Sandra Kay (Wright) Whitten
Aug 25, 2017
Sandra Kay (Wright) Whitten, 52, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday morning, August 25, 2017. She enjoyed riding her bike and going on walks where she never met a stranger.She was born on October 31, 1964, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Stanley L. and Phyllis (Sailings) Wright. Along with her parents, Sandra is survived by her children, Autumn Wright...
Oscar Davis, Jr.
Aug 24, 2017
Oscar "Junie" Davis, 85, passed away on August 24, 2017. He enjoyed woodworking, especially making birdhouses. Oscar was a loving husband to Cleona and was a friend to everyone he met. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cleona Davis.Oscar is survived by a dear friend, Mike Prechtel; step-daughter, Delores (Samuel) Dickman; grandchildren, Kelly and Kevin; great granddaughter, Savannah...
Elmer David Pipes
Aug 24, 2017
Elmer David Pipes, 77, of Ekron, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Battletown, Kentucky on January 5, 1940 to the late William Nelson and Frankie Mae Curl-Pipes. Elmer is survived by his beloved Wife of nearly 56 years, Roxey Lee Medley-Pipes; Son, David Pipes, Daughter, Kimberly Pipes,...
Roberta Renee Nickell
Aug 24, 2017
Roberta Renee (Black) Nickell, 48, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017. Renee loved to write and was a published author. Her true passion was caring for others when they needed it most. She was the foster parent to 28 children since 1988. Renee was selfless in her efforts to provide a loving home for children in...
Charles Eugene Adams
Aug 23, 2017
Charles (Chuck) Eugene Adams, 75 of Louisville Kentucky passed away on August 23rd 2017. He was born June 4th 1942 to the parents of Edward and Emma Adams. Chuck graduated from Ahrens Trade School, and then served four years in the United States Army. Chuck retired as a State of Kentucky employee after 30 plus years of service. Chuck was...
Michael C. Steenbergen
Aug 23, 2017
Michael C. "Mike" Steenbergen, 66, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. He loved his job at Colgate where he proudly worked to provide for his family. Mike will always be remembered as a hard-working, caring, and loving family man.Mike was born on September 27, 1950, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to the late Gilbert C. and Virginia A. (Snelling) Steenbergen....
Walter Franklin Ledbetter, Jr.
Aug 23, 2017
Walter Franklin Ledbetter, Jr., 67, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. He was a 1968 graduate of New Albany High School and served his country in the National Guard. Walt recently retired from Passport Health and was a softball coach in our community for over 20 years, coaching at Clarksville Little League, as well as Clarksville...
Dorothy Ann (Mcpheeters) Lindsey
Aug 23, 2017
Dorothy Ann (McPheeters) Lindsey, 78, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Dorothy worked in many different roles at the New Albany Country Club for over 27 years. She also worked at the Waffle House on State Street and did 15 years of private child care for Cooper & Carson Conley. Dorothy was a long-time member...
Denna Kaye Patterson
Aug 23, 2017
Denna Kaye Patterson, 63, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on August 23, 2017. Denna was born on January 7, 1954 in Knox County, Kentucky to the late James Wells and Beatrice Durham.Denna is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Rocky Patterson; children, daughter, Melissa Stoops (Paul) and son, Rodney Patterson (Crystal); grandchildren, Lance Stoops (Autumn), Loren Stoops, Abigail...
Andrea Rae Williams
Aug 22, 2017
Andrea Rae Williams, 71, of West Point, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 14, 1946 to the late Raymond Huff and Esther J Welch. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Sandi Mezzano, and her son-in-law, Billy Forbes.Andrea is survived by her children, Dawn...
Ray Jessie West
Aug 22, 2017
Ray Jessie West, 64, of Eighty Eight, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. He was born in Shelbyville, Kentucky on January 1, 1953 to the late Warren Allen and Martha Pauline West. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Warren Allen West.Ray is survived by his beloved wife of 10 years,...
David L. Board
Aug 22, 2017
David L. Board, 78, of Corydon, Indiana, died on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at Harrison County Hospital. He was born in Watseka, Illinois, to Victor L. and Pearl (Cox) Board on January 10, 1939. He graduated from A.J. Kent High School in Kentland, Indiana, and worked as a mechanic and service representative for various employers including O & K and...
Charles Edward Livers
Aug 22, 2017
Charles Edward "Sonny" Livers, 76 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. He was a member of the VFW Post 3281 and American Legion Post 28 and Shawnee Post 193. Sonny was also a member of the 40 & 8 Club and Northside Christian Church. Sonny was born on March...
Marcus Deshawn Helm
Aug 21, 2017
Marcus DeShawn Helm, 21, passed away on August 21, 2017. He was a student at Northern Kentucky University and an avid reader. Marcus had a sweet, calm spirit and was gifted in working with children. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Elois Adams; grandfathers, William Helm, Jr. and Cortez Brown and a close cousin, Julius Mitchell.Marcus is survived...
Virginia W. Bell
Aug 21, 2017
Virginia W. Bell, 95, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on August 21, 2017. She was a former member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Ginny's hobbies included reading, golfing and loved to cook. Ginny was born on August 26, 1921 in Morganfield , Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband Colonel Robert L. Bell and son Robert L. Bell,...
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