Obituaries

Marie Humston

Marie Humston

Aug 18, 2014

Marie Humston, 93, formally of Brandenburg, Kentucky passed away at her home in Florida, Tuesday, August 18th. She was preceded in death by husband, Morse Humston and son, Michael Humston. She is survived by her son Ken Humston, grandchildren Mark (Mary) Humston, and Julie (Jay) Bisping, great-grandchildren Emily and Jacob Bisping. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday August...

Walter Ray Layman

Walter Ray Layman

Aug 18, 2014

Walter Ray Layman Jr. age 78 passed away on August 18, 2014. He was born on March 12, 1936 in Louisville, KY.He is survived by his wife Shirley, two sons; Steven and Travis(Alisha), four daughters; Kitty(Phil), Kim(Rex), Kendall(Rich) and Karen(John) along with seven grandchildren; Joel, Austin, Jacob, Kelsey, Katelyn, Jared and Kassidee, two great-grandchildren; Peyton and Jackson.The family would like...

Joann (Williamson) Fess

Joann (Williamson) Fess

Aug 18, 2014

Joann (Williamson) Fess, 76, of Galena, Indiana, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2014. She was born on July 17, 1938 in New Albany to the late Louis and Goldie (Mahan) Williamson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herman V. Fess, Jr. Joann is survived by her children, Lou Ann Neeley (Roger Gibson), Victor "Joe" Fess, Vonnie...

Pauline Murphy Knieper

Pauline Murphy Knieper

Aug 18, 2014

Pauline Murphy Knieper, age 96 of Louisville, returned to her Heavenly Father on Monday, August 18, 2014. She was the former owner and operator of Pauline's Beauty Shop in St. Matthews. She was a long-time member of Crescent Hill Baptist Church. She was affectionately known to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as "Great Polly". She is preceded in death by her...

Austin L. Posey

Austin L. Posey

Aug 17, 2014

Austin L. Posey, 72, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014. He was a volunteer with D.A.D.S. and a part of the Hardee's morning crew. Austin was a jovial man that had a great sense of humor. He was born on February 3, 1942 in Adair County, Kentucky to the late Welby and Annie (Edwards) Posey....

Barbara Bell(Hancock) Combs

Barbara Bell(Hancock) Combs

Aug 17, 2014

Barbara (Hancock) Combs, 93, entered into eternal life on Sunday, August 17, 2014. She was born in Little Creek, Virginia and later married the late Ewell Combs and moved to Elizabeth, Indiana, where they settled and raised their family. She was a homemaker, Quality Control Inspector for Olin Mathieson, a 4-H leader, RSVP volunteer, and a member of the Presbyterian...

Connie Skaggs

Connie Skaggs

Aug 17, 2014

Skaggs, Connie, 52, passed away on August 17, 2014. She was born on August 27, 1961 in Louisville, Ky. Connie is preceded in death by her two brothers, Alan and Billy. She is survived by her mother, Rose Skaggs; siblings, Jo, Kelly, Kathy, Curtis and several nieces and nephews. A Private Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Louisville,...

Wanda Kingsley

Wanda Kingsley

Aug 16, 2014

Wanda Lou Kingsley, 82, of Clarksville, IN passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2014 in New Albany, Indiana. She was born on February 18, 1932 in Mt. Vernon, Indiana to the late Edward & Thelma (Thomas) Kingsley. She was a member of Southeast Christian Church.She is survived by her children, Debra Farmer (Dennis), Candyce Slade (Bryan), Jonathon Cissell, & Michael...

Mary Elizabeth Goff

Mary Elizabeth Goff

Aug 16, 2014

Mary Elizabeth Goff, 85, passed away August, 16, 2014. She retired after 27 years at Conco Inc. and enjoyed caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband, Grover Goff; grandchildren, Duck Kelley and Jessica Heffelfinger and parents, William and Minnie Yurt.She is survived by her children, Judy L. Ragland, Butch Goff, Mary Jane (Claude)Overton,...

Betty Louise Kaylor

Betty Louise Kaylor

Aug 16, 2014

Betty Kaylor, 70, of Louisville passed away Saturday, August 16th, 2014.Ms. Kaylor was born on October 4, 1943 in Evansville, IN, the daughter of Paul and Margaret Will. Ms. Kaylor was the proud mother of three children: Andrea Levine (Michael), David Kaylor (Esperanza), and Kelly Kaylor (Troy Huffman). She was an amazing grandmother to five grandchildren: Lucia, Jonas, Ashanty, Ashley...

Diane Carol Goode

Diane Carol Goode

Aug 16, 2014

Diane Carol(Johnson) Goode age 52, was called home after a long illness to her Heavenly Father on August 16, 2014. She was born in Louisville,KY, where she attended Butler High School and played as the starting forward for the Bearettes. Diane also played basketball for Eastern Kentucky University where she was known as "JumpShot Johnson". Shortly thereafter she moved to...

Thomas Williams

Thomas Williams

Aug 16, 2014

Thomas Wayne Williams, 84, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away on August 16, 2014. Thomas enjoyed going fishing and is a former member of Masonic Lodge 435.Thomas was born December 31, 1929 in Elmira, New York to the late Thomas Matthew and Bernice Estella (Morse) Williams. Thomas is also preceded in death by his brother, Terry Williams. Thomas is survived by...

Frances Waldrip

Frances Waldrip

Aug 15, 2014

Frances "Frankie" Eileen (Unseld) Waldrip, 65, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on August 15, 2014. Frankie was a member of First Baptist Church of Jeffersonville, an avid gardener, and enjoyed arts and crafts. Frankie was also a former hairdresser, beauty school teacher, and LPN.Frankie was born December 27, 1948 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late James Monroe Sr., and...

Betty Jane Finch

Betty Jane Finch

Aug 15, 2014

Finch, Betty Jane, 85, of Brandenburg, Kentucky passed away on August 15, 2014. She worked at the Kentucky State Fair for 35 years as Superintendent for the Tropical Fish Exhibit. Betty Jane was born on February 26, 1929, in Mount Sterling, Kentucky to the late Raymond T. Caswell, Sr. and Elizabeth Henry Stevenson. She was also preceded in death by...

Rena Mccord

Rena Mccord

Aug 14, 2014

Rena Jo (Pruitt) McCord, 50, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2014. She was born on March 9, 1964 to Jimmy and Bonnie Pruitt. She was a great artist and loved to tend to her flowers. She collected elephants and loved Mickey Mouse. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend, she was kindhearted and a great...

Irvin Spencer

Irvin Spencer

Aug 13, 2014

Irvin O. Spencer, 89, of Elizabeth, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. A U.S. Navy veteran, Irvin was retired from E.I. Dupont, Inc., in Louisville, Kentucky. He was a Harrison County Deputy Sheriff for 11 years was a licensed taxidermist and a past member of the Kentucky Colonels. Irvin was a 51-year member of the American Legion Post...

Rubyline Alexander

Rubyline Alexander

Aug 12, 2014

Rubyline Alexander, 60, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on July 7, 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Ruby Alexander & Haddie Hassell. She attended Greater Faith Church in New Albany, Indiana.She is survived by her children, Kenneth Alexander, Sr., Tracy Meyer (Sheldon), Angelica Cabbell (Chris); 7 grandchildren,...

Christine Luna

Christine Luna

Aug 12, 2014

Christine Luna, 51, of Louisville, passed away August 12, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Francisco Luna; life long friend, Margo Peyton; parents, John and Frances Lawrence; brothers, John and James; sisters, Patricia, and numerous nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her dogs and cats that she loved dearly.Memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm Saturday, August...

Sarah Krieger

Sarah Krieger

Aug 12, 2014

Sarah Helen (McCloud) Krieger, 85, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. A loving mother and grandmother, Helen enjoyed travelling and spending time with her family. Creatively gifted and culinarily talented, many reaped the benefits of her sewing, crocheting, and cooking skills. Helen was born on October 15, 1928 in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late James...

Patrick Timmons

Patrick Timmons

Aug 11, 2014

Patrick G. "Pat" Timmons, 62, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, died on Monday August 11, 2014.Pat was born on June 26, 1952 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Eugene E. "Tim" and Catherine "Jeanette" (Dearing) Timmons. He was raised in Homestead, Florida graduating from South Dade High School in 1971. In 1973, he moved to Indiana to pursue his wife's...

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