Obituaries

Elizabeth (Thwaite) Duckworth

Elizabeth (Thwaite) Duckworth

Aug 11, 2016

Elizabeth (Thwaite) Duckworth, 77, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016. She was a member of the Borden Library Knitting Group and the Silvertoners. Elizabeth also enjoyed doing volunteer work as much as possible.She was born on May 2, 1939 in Huddersfield, England to the late Joel & Kathleen (Gee) Thwaite. Along with her parents, Elizabeth is...

Heike Jones

Heike Jones

Aug 10, 2016

Heike Jones, 75, of English, Indiana passed away on August 10th, 2016. She retired from UPS as a purchasing agent. She was an avid traveler, lover of life and her family. She was also a devoted member of a lady's penny poker group that met every month for over 30 years.Heike was born on June 21, 1941, in Rendsburg, Germany...

Frederick Dewayne Casey Sr.

Frederick Dewayne Casey Sr.

Aug 9, 2016

Frederick "Sparky" Casey Sr., 53, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on August 9, 2016.Frederick was born on July 11, 1963, Louisville, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Walter Ford Jr. He is survived by his parents, Joseph Furman and Lillian Ford; step-mother, Mary Furman; Children, Latrise Wheeler, Destiny Johnson, Frederick Dewayne Casey Jr.; siblings, Joseph Louis Furman...

Clyde Poynter

Clyde Poynter

Aug 9, 2016

Clyde Nelson Poynter, 96, passed away on August 9, 2016 of complications from a broken hip. Clyde was born in Foxport and raised in Maysville, KY. He served in WWII in the Signal Corp of the 4th Infantry Division and in the 527th Engineer Light Pontoon Co. He participated in the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. Clyde...

G.T. Embry

G.T. Embry

Aug 9, 2016

G.T. Dale Embry, 89, passed away on August 9, 2016. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran who served during WWII. Dale was an active member of his church, Southend Church of Christ, and he enjoyed being around people. He will be missed by his canine companion, Brownie.He was preceded in death by his son, Patrick C. Embry.Dale is survived...

Thomas Lee Wimsatt

Thomas Lee Wimsatt

Aug 8, 2016

Thomas Lee Wimsatt, age 50, of Louisville, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016. He graduated from Fern Creek High School. Tom was a dietary aide at Good Samaritan Nursing Home and an avid UofK fan. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Eugene Wimsatt; paternal grandparents, Irvin and Narvel Wimsatt; and maternal grandparents, Jack and Arminda Minch.Tom...

William Joseph Pence Ii

William Joseph Pence Ii

Aug 7, 2016

William Joseph Pence, II, 23, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 18, 1992 to William Joseph Pence and Lezlie Pence. He was a loving and devoted father as well as a talented drummer who loved music. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Freddie Garrett.William is...

Will Collins

Will Collins

Aug 7, 2016

Will I. Collins, 62, passed away on August 7, 2016 at his home, in Greenville, Indiana. Will was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on December 2, 1953 to Billy and Mildred (Fant) Collins. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 30+ years. Will was a member of the American Legion Post #42, the UAW, and a U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran....

Helen Flora(Ship) Sharp

Helen Flora(Ship) Sharp

Aug 7, 2016

Helen Flora (Ship) Sharp, 92, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana passed away on Sunday evening, August 7, 2016 at her residence after a long illness. She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses being active in teaching the bible for over 60 years. She was born on January 31, 1924 in Campbellsville, Kentucky to the late Walter and Lottie (Butler) Ship. Helen was...

Michael Jay Strapp

Michael Jay Strapp

Aug 7, 2016

Strapp, Michael Jay "Mike", 57, of Goshen, Kentucky passed away on August 7, 2016. Mike was born in Columbus, Ohio and was a proud graduate of Thomas Worthington High School in Columbus, The Ohio State University and the Masters in Teaching program of the University of Louisville. He was the nicest guy you'll ever know, and his easy-going manner hid...

Patricia Kay(Hosea) Johnson

Patricia Kay(Hosea) Johnson

Aug 7, 2016

Patricia Kay (Hosea) Johnson, 74, a generous, loving, and kind soul, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016. She was an avid IU Hoosiers fan.She was born on July 17, 1942 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Kenneth and Virginia (Clark) Hosea. Pat was also preceded in death by her sister, Gennie Farnsley. Pat is...

Ronald Michael Conti

Ronald Michael Conti

Aug 7, 2016

Ronald Michael Conti, 70, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Norton Audubon Hospital. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 15, 1946 to the late Romeo and Angelina Conti. He retired from BellSouth after 38 years of service. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing.In addition to his parents he is preceded in...

Doris M.(Cunningham) Hines

Doris M.(Cunningham) Hines

Aug 6, 2016

Doris Marie (Cunningham) Hines, 65, passed away on August 6, 2016. She was born in Evans Landing, Indiana to the late Earl and Anita (Bowe) Cunningham. She worked at Robinson Nugent in New Albany for over 17 years. Doris retired from Citi Group in Louisville, Kentucky, and volunteered at Little Adventures Child Care in New Albany.Along with her parents, Doris...

Michael John Sacheck

Michael John Sacheck

Aug 6, 2016

Michael John Sacheck, 47, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday evening, August 6, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was a life-long care giver to many and a recent graduate of Galen College of Nursing. Michael was a member of St. John Paul II Catholic Church.He was born on January 3, 1969 in Lebanon, Kentucky to Arthur "Bernie" and...

Christopher J. Lyninger

Christopher J. Lyninger

Aug 6, 2016

Christopher J. Lyninger, 64, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Jewish Hospital. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on October 6, 1951 to the Charles and Margie Guge Lyninger. He was a veteran in the United States Navy and was a retired butcher.He is survived by two children, Charlie (Kim) Lyninger and Amanda Lindsay; two...

Michael Kent Dewitt

Michael Kent Dewitt

Aug 6, 2016

Michael "Kent" DeWitt, age 51, of Louisville,Kentucky passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016. Kent was born August 15, 1964 to Margaret Grisham DeWitt and Winson Lee DeWitt. His older siblings, Kevin and Kim, loved him dearly. He grew up in the Bancroft neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky and graduated from Kentucky Country Day School where he excelled in football and...

Tandra Lynn Goff

Tandra Lynn Goff

Aug 6, 2016

Tandra Lynn Goff, 36, passed away on August 6, 2016. Her children and family meant the world to her.She was preceded in death by her Nanny, Betty Moore and uncle, Eddie Cox.Tandra is survived by her husband, Kenny Goff; children, Nicholas, Olivia, and Dylan; mother, Kathy Wiley; brother, Bobby Wiley and sister, Cassie (Alex) Sartin.Visitation will be Tuesday, August 9,...

Arletha Rose Sauer

Arletha Rose Sauer

Aug 5, 2016

Arletha Rose Sauer, 55, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends. Arletha had a warm heart, welcoming home for everyone, easy to talk to, gave wise advice to the people she loved and Arletha always had a smile.She was preceded in death by her life long partner, Pat Badamo; father,...

John W. Williams

John W. Williams

Aug 5, 2016

John W. Williams, 63, passed away on August 5, 2016. He retired from Colgate Palmolive. John was a Vietnam Veteran who proudly served his country and retired after 24 years of military service. He was a 33rd degree Mason, he was a member of the Shriners and Scottish Rites. Above all else John loved his family. He was preceded in...

Kenneth Ray Berry

Kenneth Ray Berry

Aug 5, 2016

Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Berry, 63, passed away on August 5, 2016, in New Albany, Indiana. Kenny was born in New Albany, Indiana, on August 20, 1952. He was a hard worker and worked in production for many years. Kenny enjoyed collecting coins, movies, and going fishing, along with spending time with his loving family and spoiling his grandchildren. Kenny was...

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