Obituaries
David Eugene Thompson
Sep 20, 2015
David Eugene Thompson, 55, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on September 20, 2015. He was an employee at Pillsbury in New Albany. David was an avid fisherman and enjoyed being outdoors. He loved spending time on Patoka Lake, as well as being with his family and friends. He was born on March 27, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky to Ernest...
Preston Pfund
Sep 19, 2015
Preston Pfund, 55, of Louisville, passed away on September 19, 2015. Preston was born in Louisville on June 18, 1960 to James and Virginia Pfund. He was preceded in death by his father and brother, Christopher Pfund.He is survived by his wife, April Sue Pfund; daughter, April Lynn Pfund; mother, Virginia; sister, Ester Douglas; Brother, David Pfund; step-daughters, Amanda Thorn...
Richard Guelda
Sep 19, 2015
Richard Edward Guelda, 42, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on September 19, 2015.Rick was born September 14, 1973 in Louisville KY. He attended St. Aloysius Catholic School and Oldham County High School class of 1992 and a graduate of University of Louisville class of 2001 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management. Rick was preceded in death by his...
James Franklin Heil, Jr.
Sep 19, 2015
James Franklin Heil, Jr., 84, of Louisville, KY, passed away September 19, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born April 23, 1931 to the late James Heil Sr. and Jessie F. Walden. At a very young age he became the "man of the house". He gave his entire paper route money to support the household. Dad never knew...
Stephen W. Koebel
Sep 19, 2015
Stephen W. "Amos" Koebel, 64, went home to Jesus on September 19, 2015. He was a proud Kentucky Colonel and a member of Metropolitian Baptist Church. Stephen was an important member of the track ministry at Harvest Baptist Church. He was an avid coach that won several championships at Prairie Village baseball and basketball leagues. He was a president of...
Gerald Parke Henry
Sep 18, 2015
Gerald Parke Henry, 79, of Mauckport, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2015. He was a United States Air Force veteran and retired from Baptist Healthcare System after over 25 years of service. Jerry was active in the Repair Affair of Harrison County, enjoyed spending time outdoors and was an animal lover. He was born on April 15, 1936...
Ta'Liyah Lavette Hamblin
Sep 18, 2015
Hamblin Ta'Liyah Lavette, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on September 18, 2015. She was born on April 21, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky.Ta'Liyah is survived by her loving parents, William Hamblin III "Tre" and Sarah Embry; sister, Sa'Rayla Miller; grandparents, Jordan and Trenice Mallard, William and Tawanda Hamblin, William "Bill" and Margaret Embry; and many loving family members and friends. A...
Joseph J. Sauer
Sep 18, 2015
Joseph J. "Joe" Sauer, 57, passed away on September 18, 2015. Joe had a wonderful sense of humor and could always make you laugh. He enjoyed painting pictures and will be greatly missed.He was preceded in death by his father, Adolph Sauer and brother, Michael Sauer.He is survived by his wife, Janetta Sauer; children, Nina Sauer and Joe Sauer; grandson,...
Cheryl Williams
Sep 18, 2015
Cheryl Ann (Punch) Williams, 53, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015. She was born in Columbia, Mississippi on December 7, 1961 to the late Lester Joseph Punch, Sr. & Roma Faye (Nobles) Punch. Cheryl is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Bonds; and son, Juston Williams.Cremation was chosen following Cheryl's wishes. Please consider sharing a memory of...
Henry D. Mckim
Sep 18, 2015
Henry D. "Hank" McKim, Jr., 72, of Louisville passed away September 18, 2015.Hank was born in Louisville on September 2, 1943, the son of Lt. Colonel Henry Dello McKim, Sr. and Velma (Cavins) McKim from Laconia, IN. A graduate of Flaget High School and University of Louisville, he worked in information technology.Big man, big heart, big ideas, big stories, a...
Paul Vernon Schleiger
Sep 18, 2015
Paul Vernon Schleiger, 84, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2015. He was a United States Marine Corp veteran that proudly served his country. Paul was an avid reader of the newspaper and by nature a quiet gentleman that always took everything in. He was born on November 10, 1930 in Eaton, Ohio to the late...
Carole Anne(Kamer) Botkins
Sep 18, 2015
Carole Anne (Kamer) Botkins, 80, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. Carole was born on May 17, 1935 in New Albany, Indiana, to Edwin and Thelma (Dyer) Kamer. She worked as a pharmacy technician for over forty years. Carole enjoyed all sports and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.Along with her parents, Carole was...
Addie Mae Powell
Sep 17, 2015
Addie Mae Hayse Powell, 95, returned to her heavenly Father September 17, 2015. She was a beautician, a civil war buff, loved antiques, quilting, crocheting and most of all loved her family.She was preceded in death by her husband, S.J. Powell; daughter, Joyce Ann Gerkins and son, William Swift.She is survived by her children, Harold (Brenda) Swift, Diana (Terry) Hammer...
Michael Rice
Sep 17, 2015
Michael Rice, 51, of Louisville, KY passed away on September 17, 2015.Visitation will be on Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 1:00 pm to 5:00pm at Newcomer Funeral Home Louisville East Chapel (235 Juneau Drive, Louisville) with his Funeral Ceremony to follow at 5:00 pm.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.To leave a special message to the...
Murl Eugene Shaffer
Sep 17, 2015
Murl Eugene Shaffer, 78, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015 in New Albany, Indiana. Murl was born on February 1, 1937 in Elizabeth, Indiana, to Herman and Annabelle (Langenberg) Shaffer. He was a plant manager for Hart Products in New Albany for many years. Murl was a member at Edwardsville United Methodist Church, served on the board of directors...
Donna Krieger
Sep 17, 2015
Donna Jean (Boaz) Krieger, 67, of Greenville, Indiana passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015. She graduated from New Albany High School in 1966 and was a member of St. Mary's Navilleton Catholic Church for 36 years. Donna retired from New Albany-Floyd County Schools after 26 years of teaching special education. She was very involved with the Floyd County Relay...
Rick Rogers
Sep 16, 2015
Rick "Whitey" Rogers, 58, passed away on September 16, 2015. He was a talented carpenter and enjoyed being outdoors fishing and hunting. He enjoyed watching football with his son, Mitchell.He was preceded in death by his father, William Oscar Rogers; brother, Dennis F. Cornelius and sister, Patricia Lynn Rogers.He is survived by his son, Mitchell Rogers; siblings, Gary Cornelius; Brenda...
John Julius Ault Jr.
Sep 16, 2015
Ault, John J. Jr. , 83, of Louisville, KY passed away on September 16, 2015. He retired from the Army and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, VFW Post 1181, and PRP Masonic Lodge. John was born on May 17, 1932, in Keyser, WVA to the late John Ault and Goldie Young. He is survived by his wife...
Paul "Houston" Alvey
Sep 15, 2015
Paul "Houston" Alvey, 71, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 in New Albany, Indiana. Houston was born on September 25, 1943 in Wax, Kentucky, to Hillard and Elizabeth Alvey. He enjoyed horse training, building homes, and spending time with his family.Along with his parents, Houston was preceded in death by his wife, Verna Alvey. He is survived by his...
Joe N. Castro
Sep 15, 2015
Joe N. Castro, 36, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. Joe was born on March 22, 1979 in New Albany, Indiana, to Merle and Rosanna (Mullins) Castro. He enjoyed music and spending time outdoors with his family.Joe is survived by his children; Gage "Pete" Castro, Trey Castro, Marshall Humes, Alexis Castro, Macy Brown, Emma Jones; parents,...
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