Obituaries
Leon Irvin Bowell
Jul 13, 2015
Leon Irvin Bowell, 83, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015. He was a United States Air Force veteran that proudly served his nation during the Korean War. Leon was a member of the American Legion Post 204 in Sellersburg, Indiana. He retired from Dance Oil Company as a service manager, and after retirement enjoyed being...
Dorothy Mae Leslie
Jul 13, 2015
Dorothy Mae "Dot" Leslie, 87, passed away on July 13, 2015. She was a life time member of Chapel Park Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her son, Robert William Leslie.She is survived by her husband of 66 years, James Leslie; sons, Jay Leslie and Michael Leslie; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, William Pope; sister, Carlene Summers and daughter-in-law,...
Michael Roth Raper
Jul 13, 2015
Michael Roth Raper, age 45 of Louisville, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015. He was a professional painter by trade. He loved animals and he loved to fish, but mostly he loved his family.Michael is survived by his loving parents, Lynn and Jerry Raper; brother, Barry Raper; loving friend, Porshia Adkins; and a host of relatives and many friends.Services will...
Philip Higgs
Jul 13, 2015
Philip Higgs, 52, of Clarksville, IN passed away on July 13, 2015. Philip was born in Pewee Valley, KY on July 31, 1962 to Jerry and Patricia (Goodin) Higgs. Survivors include his parents; three children, Dustin Higgs of Biloxi, MS and Hilary and Linsey Higgs of Hendersonville, TN; grandson, Jackson Higgs of Hendersonville; and siblings Timothy Higgs of Georgetown, IN,...
Mary Kay Baskett
Jul 12, 2015
Mary Kay Baskett passed away Thursday, July 12, 2015. Services are private. To leave a special message for the family, use the "Share Memories" button above.
Geraldine Dwayne(Carmen) Klingsmith
Jul 12, 2015
Geraldine Dwayne (Carmen) Klingsmith, 67, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015. She loved going to yard sales and collecting wicker baskets. She was born on October 31, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky. Gerry is survived by her children, Tim Klingsmith (Loretta), Paula Longest (Anthony), Andy Klingsmith; siblings, Sue, Brenda, Danny, Cynthia, Donald; grandchildren, Shatona, Candace, Brandon,...
Blanche Marie Wallace
Jul 12, 2015
Blanche Marie Wallace, 88, of Crestwood, Kentucky passed away on July 12, 2015. She retired from Sears and was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church.Marie was born on June 7, 1927 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Willie Younger and Catherine (Martin) Knadler. She was also preceded in death by her brothers; Charles Younger and James Younger, sons, Gary...
Angela Wood
Jul 11, 2015
Angela Marie Wood, 32, left this world too soon. She was a very talented artist who enjoyed sculpting, painting, dancing and glass blowing. She leaves behind her father, Jerry Hubble; mother, Nancy Wood; brother, Zachery Wood and a wonderful circle of friends that Angela considered her family as well.Visitation will be Saturday, July 18, 2015, from 11am-1pm at Newcomer Funeral...
Ronald Jenkins
Jul 11, 2015
Ronald Eugene Jenkins, 68, of Greenville, Indiana, went home to Jesus on July 11th. He was a retired firefighter for the City of Louisville and was owner of Jenkins & Jenkins Builders and Water Tower Storage. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, where he was considered chief cook and building trustee. He loved working on churches, was a...
Marietta Ziemkowsky
Jul 11, 2015
Marietta Ziemkowsky, 88, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015.She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley and Lola Lawson; husband, Bennie Ziemkowsky; and her Daughter, Sharon Gimmel.Survived by her son, Michael(Teresa) Loughmiller; grandchildren, Christy(Brian) McDonald, Alexis(Scott) Kippes, Lauren(Adam) Hayes; and 5 great-grandchildren.A celebration of Marietta's life will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2015 from 6-8 pm at Newcomer...
Joseph James Ruttle
Jul 11, 2015
Joseph James Ruttle, 78, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday,July 11, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He retired from Marine Electric and was a long-time member of IBEW Local 369. Joe was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and United States Army veteran that proudly served his country during the Korean...
Barbara Jean Alexander
Jul 11, 2015
Barbara Jean (Gehring) Alexander, 68, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015. Born in New Britain, CT to the late Robert and Elizabeth Gehring on March 15, 1947, she was a 1965 graduate of Fern Creek High School, a member of The Scottish Society of Louisville, and a former employee of SHPS/ADP. She was preceded in death by her...
Charlene Adcock
Jul 11, 2015
Charlene Radford Adcock, 94, of Louisville, returned to her Heavenly Father on July 11, 2015. She was born in Caldwell County to Charles and Christine Radford on October 18, 1920. She was a member of Woodland Baptist Church and a faithful former member of Auburndale Baptist Church and First Baptist of Mount Washington church as well as founding member of...
Donald J. Petti
Jul 10, 2015
Donald J. Petti of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 10, 2015. He retired from Plasti-Kote and was a lifelong professional musician. Donald was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Domenic and Kate (San Gregorio) Petti. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Petti.Donald is survived by his wife of 40 years, Marthana (Conner) Petti; children,...
James William Truax
Jul 10, 2015
James William Truax, Sr, age 75 of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015. Originally from Indianapolis, he was retired from Ford and was a Mason. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Alona Gail Truax; his son, Jimmy Truax; and his daughter, Audra Veronica Truax. Mr. Truax is survived by his loving children,...
Katheryn Breece
Jul 9, 2015
Katheryn Louise Breece of Louisville, KY, lost her battle to cancer on July 9, 2015. She was born on July 22, 1950 in Anderson, IN the daughter of the late John Raymond Breece and Velma Marie (Goodson) Cowan. She enjoyed making jewelry and travelling.She is survived by her son, Michael Prescott; extended family members, Michelle Bennett, Laura Shepherd and Danny...
Nancy Scheitlin
Jul 9, 2015
Nancy Scheitlin, 73, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 9, 2015. She retired from Meijers.Nancy was born on December 20, 1941in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Ronald and Dorothy (Padgett) Thomas. She was also preceded in death by her soulmate, Jerry (Mr. B) as well as two sisters, Shirley Allison and Betty Jones. Nancy is survived by her children,...
Ruby Helen Robinson
Jul 9, 2015
Robinson, Ruby Helen, 91, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on July 9, 2015. Ruby was born on August 27, 1923, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Thomas and Florence Bishop. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Robinson; sons; Ralph Oliver, Mark Oliver, Allen Oliver and Boyd Oliver; one daughter, Carolyn Brewer.She is survived by her children,...
Carol Michele Lanning
Jul 9, 2015
Carol Michele Lanning, age 44 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015. She was formerly a regional customer service manager for Rumpke. Carol is survived by her loving husband, Kevin; daughters, Sierra and Chelsea Lanning; father, William "Bill" Muscara; mother, Barbara Hood (Rob); brothers, Richard and Billy Muscara; nephew, Zachary Pruitt; and a host of relatives and friends.Visitation will...
Henry Dweall Martin
Jul 8, 2015
Henry Dweall Martin, 81, loving husband and father, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. He was a United States Army veteran and a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in New Albany. Dweall had also been involved with the Knights of Columbus and retired as a admissions director for RETS Electronics. He...
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