Obituaries
Michael L. Tompkins
Aug 3, 2013
Michael L. Tompkins, age 75 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2013. He retired from Phillip Morris after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his son Shawn, his parents, James and Blanche Tompkins and many brothers and sisters. Mr. Tompkins is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Phyllis; his children, Michael P. Tompkins...
Michael W. Chapman
Aug 3, 2013
Michael Wayne Chapman, age 62 of Taylorsville, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2013. He was owner of MC Mowing Services and a member of Elk Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his foster sister Margaret Fisher and his foster parents.Michael is survived by his loving wife of almost 24 years, Cheryl; many cousins, family and friends. Funeral...
John Hollis
Aug 2, 2013
John G. Hollis, 77, passed away on August 2, 2013. John loved to play golf and go bowling. He was employed at American Standard, Jeff Boat and most recently Wal-Mart. John was born on December 27, 1935 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Earl K. and Martha Kay (Adam) Hollis. He was also preceded in death by his sister,...
James Terrell Barbour
Aug 2, 2013
James "Jim" Terrell Barbour, age 81 of Louisville, passed away Friday, August 2, 2013. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church and a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. During his life, he touched many lives. He was retired from General Electric. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Bernice...
Alliene F.(Kelly) Schneider
Aug 1, 2013
Alliene F. (Kelly) Schneider, 87, died on August 1, 2013. She retired from the Census Bureau after 21 years of service, was a former 4H leader, and was also a long-time member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Albany. Alliene enjoyed traveling, gardening, playing cards, and attending the local church picnics. Alliene was born on March 2, 1926 in...
Patricia Ann(Self) Jordan
Jul 31, 2013
Patricia A. (Self) Jordan, 67, passed away on July 31, 2013. She was a long-time employee of Frisch's in New Albany. Patty could definitely be described as a people person, kind hearted, always willing and eager to serve others. Patty was born on December 18, 1945 in Corydon, Indiana to the late Ralph A. and Mary K. (Windell) Self. She...
Barbara "Diane" Clark
Jul 31, 2013
Clark, Barbara "Diane" (Lee), 63, passed into the arms of her heavenly Father on July 31, 2013 after a seven year battle with frontal temporal dementia. She was born January 31, 1950 in Louisville and graduated from Atherton High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Delores Lee. She is survived by six siblings; Eddie Lee,Jr.,...
Debra Kessler
Jul 30, 2013
Debra Sue (Samples) "Debbie" Kessler, 56, of Sellersburg, passed away July 30, 2013. Debbie was born on December 19, 1956 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Arthur James & Clara Mae (Stafford) Samples. She was a dedicated member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses for 45 years. Debbie is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Garry Kessler;...
James Crane
Jul 30, 2013
Crane, Jim, passed away on Tuesday July 30, 2013. Jim graduated from Indiana University and worked for Pegasus Transportation. He is survived by his best friend Teresa Lockard, stepson Jason Pryor(Shannon) and his beloved granddaughter Avery Grace.Visitation will be at Friday August 2, 2013 at Newcomer Funeral Home 235 Juneau Drive, Louisville,Ky from 4-7pm with service to follow.In lieu of...
Pamela S.(Mccartin) Harris
Jul 29, 2013
Pamela S. (McCartin) Harris, 48, a devout Christian, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2013. She was a member of Faith Community Church in New Albany and absolutely loved her grandsons.Pam was born on July 6, 1965, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to Patsy S. (Cron) McCartin and the late Robert B. McCartin. She was also preceded in death...
Norma J.(Kapps) Scharf
Jul 29, 2013
Norma J. (Kapps) Scharf, 85, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Monday, July 29, 2013. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in New Albany. Norma was born on November 15, 1927 in Vincennes, Indiana to the late John and Florence (Hewitt) Kapps. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Adolph F....
Earlene Matteson
Jul 28, 2013
Edith "Earlene" (Hamblen) Matteson, 75, passed away on July 28, 2013. She was an active member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Sellersburg. Earlene was born on October 21, 1937 in Vigo County, Indiana to the late Earl and Frances (Adams) Hamblen. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bill and Dale Hamblen, and granddaughter, Becky Martin. She is...
Joyce Ann(Murrell) Emerick
Jul 27, 2013
Joyce Ann "Murrell" Emerick age 66, passed away on Saturday July 27, 2013 at her home. She is survived by her husband Robert Emerick, daughter Tiffany (Marty) Whelan, two sons, Robert Todd Nordmeyer, Christopher (Melisa) Nordmeyer, a brother James Michael Murrell, four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. As well as Joyce's faithful companion, Lady.Visitation will be Wednesday July 31,...
Mary Oaks
Jul 27, 2013
Mary Mitchell (Brooks) Oaks, 70, of New Albany, IN passed into the arms of our Lord on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Clark Memorial Hospital. Most of her close family and friends knew her by the name of "Mitch". She was born in Glasgow, KY on January 12, 1943 where she lived and attended school. During Mitch's adult life she...
Lonnie Phillips Iii
Jul 27, 2013
Lonnie "Lonzo" Phillips III age 65 (Retired SFC KYARNG, retiree of General Electric), passed away on Saturday July 27, 2013. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife Pam Phillips, his daughters Tonya Stillwell, Monica Mauser, Shannon Kleier, his son's Lonnie Phillips IV, Troy Logsdon, and his nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday August 1, 2013 at...
Jean Hall
Jul 27, 2013
Jeannette "Jean" Marie Hall, 65, a loving mother and grandmother, passed into the hands of Jesus on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Jean was born on May 11, 1948 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Robert Lee & Joan Laverne (Bowe) Hall. She was a member of St. Joe Hill Catholic Church. Jean was very involved with the care of...
Debbie Durbin
Jul 27, 2013
Debbie Durbin age 53, passed away on Saturday July 27, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother Carole Durbin, two sisters: Fae(Twig) and Robbin(Joe)Durbin, two nieces: Whitney and Deidre Durbin, a nephew Michael Durbin(April), two aunts: Joan Skaggs(Glen) and Sigrid Brock, as well as other family and many friends.Cremation was chosen.
Gary Weston Halfacre
Jul 25, 2013
Gary Weston Halfacre, age 59 of Louisville, joined his heavenly Father on Thursday, July 25, 2013 with his loving family by his side. He was a current member of First Baptist Church of Middletown and former member of Westport Road Baptist Church. He was formerly employed with Georgia Pacific and K&I Lumber Companies, and was currently employed with CMA Supply....
Brian Keith Jones Ii
Jul 24, 2013
Brian Keith Jones II, due to enter this life on January 5, 2014, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Brian is survived by his loving parents, Kayla Marie Jones & Shane Lee White; siblings, Cheyenne Thompson & Brian Thompson; grandmother, Loretta Jones; 4 aunts; & 3 uncles. He is preceded in death by his grandfather,...
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