Obituaries

Paul Vernon Schleiger

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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,...

Kailen Combs Taylor

Kailen Combs Taylor

Sep 15, 2015

Kailen Combs Taylor went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 surrounded by her husband, parents, sister, and brother. Kailen was born on February 24, 1990 in Louisville, Kentucky to Jeff and Kim Combs. She spent most of her life in Oldham County, Kentucky where she attended Centerfield Elementary and Oldham County Middle and High Schools. While...

William (Bill)C. Riddle, Jr.

William (Bill)C. Riddle, Jr.

Sep 15, 2015

William (Bill) Calvin Riddle, Jr, of Louisville passed peacefully at home on September 15, 2015, at the age of 67 when he was united with his parents, W. C. and Frances Riddle.Bill will be forever remembered as a loving husband to his wife, Lisa Lyvers, and a loving father by his daughters; Stephani (Guy) White of Elizabethtown, Nicole Riddle of...

Mary Briscoe

Mary Briscoe

Sep 15, 2015

Mary Frances (Carpenter) Briscoe, 65, of New Albany, Indiana passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. She retired after 43 years in the classroom at Holy Family Catholic School. She was an extremely active member at Holy Family Catholic Church where she was involved in various ministries that included 32 years in the Theater Group. She...

Barbara Sims Semones

Barbara Sims Semones

Sep 15, 2015

SEMONES, BARBARA SIMS, 74, of Louisville, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. She fought Parkinson's disease with unwavering courage and strength for eleven years before coming to peace. Barbara was always most happy when she was in the service of others. She offered warm smiles, kind words, and assistance to anyone she would meet. She also loved quilting, dancing,...

Devota June Welch

Devota June Welch

Sep 14, 2015

Devota June Welch, 89, of Louisville, formerly of Oklahoma City, died Monday, September 14, 2015 at the Forum at Brookside in Louisville, KY of natural causes. She was born in 1926 in Byars, OK, the daughter of Julius "Dick" and Jesse Dollar Rogers. She married Bill Welch on August 4, 1951 in Oklahoma City, they divorced in 1981.June graduated from...

Ramona Lee Poole

Ramona Lee Poole

Sep 14, 2015

Poole Ramona, 82, of Louisville, KY passed away on September 14, 2015. She was born on September 23, 1932, in Somerset, KY to the late Herbert and Evelyn West. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Joseph Poole; daughter, Carol Jones; and sister, Jean Mulloy. Ramona is survived by her children, Michael Poole (Sharon), Peggy Swanson, Emily...

Doris Jean(Kahl) Murphy

Doris Jean(Kahl) Murphy

Sep 14, 2015

Doris Jean (Kahl) Murphy, 87, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015. She was a 1946 graduate of New Albany High School and worked at various places that included AT&T, the Census Bureau, and S. Ellen Jones School. Doris retired from PNC Bank in 1993 and then began working part-time at Jim O'Neal Ford in Sellersburg....

Herb Rassman

Herb Rassman

Sep 14, 2015

Herb Rassman, 66, of Louisville, passed away on September 14, 2015. Herb was the Manager of Dutch's Tavern for over 30 years. He was a sports fanatic, including Notre Dame football and the San Francisco Giants. He was an avid reader and history buff. Herb served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and received a Bronze Star...

Debbie Lynn Morrison

Debbie Lynn Morrison

Sep 14, 2015

Morrison Debbie, 56, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on September 14, 2015. Debbie was born on May 6, 1959, in Taylor County, KY. She is preceded in death by her father, Clell Creason. She is survived by her children, Brent Morrison, and Ryan Glasscock; grandchildren, Caylee and Jaelynn Holtzclaw; mother, Geneva Creason; siblings, Judy Bowman (David), Gail Torrance (Don), Jeanine...

Avis Robertson

Avis Robertson

Sep 14, 2015

Avis Robertson, 87, of Louisville, passed away on September 14, 2015. Avis was born on January 30, 1928, to the late Otto and Bessie Cottle. She was a music lover, enjoyed cooking, and watching the Dallas Cowboys. Avis studied genealogy on both sides of her family, and her favorite annual activity was attending a family reunion in Alabama. In addition...

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