Obituaries
Ellen Jane (Henke) Whipple
Apr 13, 2017
Ellen Jane (Henke) Whipple, 80, a faithful Christian woman, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017. She was a member of the Charlestown Road Church of Christ. Ellen enjoyed nature and traveling, and also loved watching the community of southern Indiana grow. She was born on January 21, 1937 in Shelbyville, Indiana to the late Walter and...
Bertha Emalee (Harpe) Johnson
Apr 13, 2017
Bertha "Emalee" (Harpe) Johnson, 92, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017, in New Albany, Indiana. She was born on December 17, 1924, in Stephensport, Kentucky, to James and Alice Harpe. Bertha was a great caregiver to her family for many years, a member of Ladies Auxillary VFW Post 1693, and former member of Eastern Star....
Penny Sue Polston Isaacs
Apr 13, 2017
Penny Sue Polston Isaacs, 43, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky passed away on April 13, 2017. Penny was born in Louisville on January 20, 1974 to the late Thomas and Connie Polston. She was a passionate artist who loved to draw and refinish antique furniture.She is survived by two children; Derick Polston and Dominique Hurt; three sisters, Rhonda Brown (William), Becky Zena...
Helen Gutierrez
Apr 12, 2017
Helen Ruth Gutierrez, 89 of Louisville passed away April 12, 2017. She is survived by her siblings, Linda Mattingly (Steve), Stanley Thomas Googins III; grandchildren, Tracy, Andrew, Chris, Roxanne, and Kimberly; 22 great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. A celebration of Helen's life will start with visitation from 10-11am followed by a Memorial Service at 11am, all on...
Agnes Lee (Woods) Sims
Apr 12, 2017
Agnes Lee (Woods) Sims, 82, of Lanesville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in New Albany, Indiana. She was born on January 7, 1935, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Herman and Margaret Woods. Agnes was a member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church and a great caregiver for her family. She enjoyed sewing and crafting and loved...
Howard C. Miller, Sr.
Apr 12, 2017
Howard Cralle Miller, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on April 12, 2017 at University of Louisville Hospital. He was a PFC in the United States Army and a member of Southeast Christian Church. Howard was the owner and operator of Howard C. Miller Sr. Bus Services for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife...
Robert Leon Hayden
Apr 12, 2017
Robert Leon Hayden, 85, passed away on April 12, 2017. He retired from Phillip Morris and enjoyed watching baseball. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Francis Hayden and his mother, Daisy Beatrice Hayden.Leon is survived by his son, James ( Loretta) Coffey, Sr., grandchildren, Tia Coffey, Kevin (Linda) Coffey, Robert (Regina) Coffey and James (LaDonna) Coffey, Jr.;...
Jeffrey Wayne Duckett
Apr 12, 2017
Jeffery Wayne Duckett, 34, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 20, 1983 to David and Donna Duckett. He was a member of Bethel Flock Baptist Church and was employed by Parkers Commercial Storage. Jeffery is survived by his beloved parents, David and Donna Duckett; a brother, Billy Duckett...
Marguerite W. Twyman
Apr 11, 2017
Marguerite Willis Twyman, 97, of Huguenot descent, passed away peacefully on April 11 after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marguerite and Louis Willis, her husband of 63 years, Harry Kenneth Twyman, her Son, Bart Twyman and her Sister, Dorothy Phillips (Des). She was the proud member of the DAR., The Current Events Club of...
William Henry Boone
Apr 11, 2017
William Henry "Bill" Boone, 79, passed away on April, 11, 2017. He was a retired truck driver. Bill lived his life as a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was known for his daily visits at local McDonald's sharing a cup of coffee among friends. After suffering a stroke in 2010, Bill went to live with his loving and devoted...
Bruce E. Stroud
Apr 11, 2017
Bruce E. Stroud, 57, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on April 11, 2017. He was a "Jack-of-all-Trades" and enjoyed auto detailing, landscaping, home-improvment, and dancing.Bruce was born on October 20, 1959, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Leroy Stroud, Sr. and Doris (Newcomb) Stroud. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Curtis Lee Stroud.Along with his mother, Bruce...
James William Meagher
Apr 11, 2017
James William "Jim" Meagher, 85, of Georgetown, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Jim was a proud veteran of the United States Navy who served during the Korean War. He enjoyed woodworking, square-dancing, and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was born on May 27, 1931 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Thomas & Rose Meagher....
Patrick E. Crecelius
Apr 11, 2017
Patrick E. Crecelius, 67, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Baptist Health Louisville. He was born in Washington, Indiana on May 23, 1949 to the late Robert and Agnes Crecelius. He was retired from LG&E and was an ordained minister. He was a devoted member of Rockford View Baptist Church. In addition to his...
Kittyann Cooke
Apr 10, 2017
KittyAnn Cassidy Cooke, 99, passed away April 10, 2017 at Park Terrace Health Campus. She was born on May 2, 1917 in Brownsville, Kentucky to the late Gertie and Homer Cassidy. She was a homemaker and a member of the Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She was like a mother to many.In addition to her parents she is preceded in death...
Carolyn Faye Wirth
Apr 10, 2017
Carolyn Faye Wirth, 76, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017. She was born in Lester, West Virginia on May 6, 1940 to the late Arthur C. and Gertrude Foley. She was a member of Victory General Baptist Church and was a childcare worker for over 20 years.In addition to her parents she is preceded in death...
Theresa Marie (Backherms) Coble
Apr 10, 2017
Theresa Marie (Backherms) Coble, 63, of LaGrange, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017, as the result of a malignant brain tumor. She recently retired from The Rawlings Group where she was known as the "Elite Auditor." Theresa had a great sense of humor and possessed a fiery personality. She was intelligent and organized and always paid close attention...
Martha Ann (Lovell) Jones
Apr 10, 2017
Martha Ann (Lovell) Jones, 85, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Monday morning, April 10, 2017. She was a member of Wesley Chapel UMC, The Red Hats, as well as a member of Labelle Chapter #419 Order of Eastern Star for over 50 years. Martha loved her family and pets. She always kept a neat home, enjoyed traveling, and...
June A. Minogue
Apr 9, 2017
June A. Minogue, 90, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on April 9, 2017. She worked for Camcar, until she retired in 1992. June was an avid sports fan, she loved U of L and Chicago Cubs. June was born on December 10, 1926, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Gus and Edith Zoeller. She was also preceded in death by...
Karen Helene Mooney
Apr 8, 2017
Karen Helene Mooney, age 57, of Louisville, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl C. Murdock; her daughter, Christina Renee Crenshaw; her parents, Frank and Juanita Watson Mooney; and her sister, Kathleen Mooney Madden.Karen is survived by her loving children, Shawn Patrick Mooney (Stephanie N. Young), Stephen Michael Mooney (Adrianna), Daniel...
Fannie Mae (Barnes) Messmer
Apr 8, 2017
Fannie Mae (Barnes) Messmer, 72, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on April 8, 2017, at her home. She was born on January 6, 1945, in Harrison County, Indiana. Fannie retired from Robinson-Nugent Electronics after many years of dedicated service. She enjoyed sewing and quilting and loved her pets, JoJo and Sugar.Along with her parents, Fannie was preceded in death...
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