Obituaries
Rickie Stanley
May 20, 2012
Rickie L. "Rick" Stanley, 61, of New Albany passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2012. A U.S. Air Force veteran, Rick was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. Rick was born on February 3, 1951 in New Albany to Lillie (Napier) and the late Clarice Stanley. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Paul Stanley.In...
Elizabeth Gettelfinger
May 20, 2012
Elizabeth M. (Kelmel) Gettelfinger, 91, died Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Providence Retirement Home in New Albany. Elizabeth was a homemaker and a 30-year volunteer at Floyd Memorial Hospital. She was a charter member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in New Albany. The daughter of the late Bernard and Caroline (Graf) Kelmel, Elizabeth was born September 7,...
Ruby Holder
May 20, 2012
Ruby Faye Holder, 85, of Louisville, KY passed away May 20, 2012. Born in Arcadia, LA., she spent her life and raised her family n Shreveport,LA, where she was a homemaker, gardener, and avid "fisherperson". She is survived by her husband, James O. Holder, daughters, Lyn Gauthier and Sue Gauthier Daniel (Russ), grandchildren Scott Daniel (Kathleen) and Casey Daniel Payne...
Curtis Phillips
May 19, 2012
Curtis Theodore Phillips, 79, passed away May 19, 2012. Air Force veteran, retired stockbroker, and proud grandfather.Survived by wife, Jean (Robertson); sons, Rip (Ann) and Drew ; granddaughter, Baker; sisters Mary Kay Ratterman (Woody) and Gretchen Phillips.Memorial service 3:00 May 27, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Anchorage, KY. Reception to follow at church. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St....
Betty Huff
May 17, 2012
Betty A. Huff, born October 19, 1947 was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Sr. and Betty Ann Barker, two brothers, Larry and Arthur Jr. On May 17, 2012 she has joined them in peace and joy. She leaves behind a niece Donna (Jim) and their three children Jay, Eddie and Katie. She now as before watches over Jack...
Catherine Carter
May 17, 2012
Catherine Carter (Scott), 89, of Louisville, KY, passed away May 17, 2012. Originally from Jeffersonville, IN, she was a homemaker, avid gardener and loved all things in nature. She retired from Jewish Hospital.She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Vernie Earl Carter and four siblings. Her survivors include son Ron Carter; daughter, Karen Palmer (Erroll); granddaughter, Lisa Bowman;...
Charles Nichols
May 16, 2012
Charles R. "Bobby" Nichols, 54, of New Albany passed away on May 16, 2012. A man with a great sense of humor, Bobby enjoyed woodworking and fishing with family and friends. He was born on November 5, 1957 in New Albany to Mary Jane (Martin) Nichols and the late Charlie C. Nichols. He is also preceded in death by his...
Forest "Shorty" Snyder, Jr.
May 14, 2012
Forest D. "Shorty" Snyder, Jr., 53, of Greenville passed away on May 14, 2012. A 1978 graduate of Bishop David High School in Louisville, Forest was co-owner of Professional Builders, Inc., for 26 years and owner of Power Built Construction. He was a long-time member of the Home Builders Association of Louisville. A member of St. Mary Navilleton Catholic Church,...
Joseph W."Joe" Rutkowski
May 14, 2012
Joseph W. "Joe" Rutkowski, 54, passed away on May 14, 2012. He was born on September 21, 1957 in New Albany, Indiana to Robert L. and Charlotte M. (Bline) Rutkowski. Along with his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Allen Rutkowski (Jeannie), Debra Fulton (Marvin), Jackie Carver (Melvin), Robert L. "Bobby" Rutkowski, Jr. (Lisa); and several nieces and nephews....
Robert Kelly, Jr.
May 14, 2012
Robert G. Kelly, Jr., 52, passed away on May 14, 2012. Bob worked for Zink's Towing Service for over 30 years and formerly worked for Wheeler's Auto Salvage and Bennett's Towing Service. Always interested in cars, he was an avid fan of NASCAR as well. Bob was born on August 6, 1959 in New Albany to the late Robert G.,...
Ruth Jones-Heinbaugh
May 14, 2012
Mrs. Ruth (Rich) Jones-Heinbaugh, age 89 of Louisville, KY., passed away on Monday, May 14, 2012. Formerly of Rockville, MD, she was a member of the Rockville Christian Church. She retired after 25 years of service from the U.S. Department of Commerce. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Minnie Vitale Rich; brothers, Phillip and Harold Rich;...
Millard L. Knight
May 13, 2012
Millard L. Knight, 83, of New Albany, Indiana, formerly of English, Indiana passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at his home. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and retired from Celenase Coatings in Louisville, Kentucky. Millard was born on November 27, 1928 in Grantsburg, Indiana to the late Floyd and Leora (Hammond) Knight. He was also...
Becky Sue(Tandy) Goodlet
May 12, 2012
Becky Sue (Tandy) Goodlet, 54, of Palmyra entered into eternal life at her home on May 12, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl E. Tandy and Jimmie Lynn Cassady, and her husband, Clayton Goodlet. Becky is survived by three children, Carl E. Phillips (Anna), Amanda Mitchell, and William Blanton; three brothers; two sisters; five grandchildren; and...
Frances Vance
May 11, 2012
Frances Carter Jordan Vance, age 101, died quietly on May 11th at Springhurst Pines.She was a very active member of Watkins United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school and gave many volunteer hours.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles B.Vance and a brother, John Carter. Survivors include her daughter Joy Johnson(Jim) of Calfornia, her son Paul D....
Elvira Wyatt
May 11, 2012
Mrs. Elvira "Vera" Wyatt passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2012. Services are incomplete at this time. To leave a special message for the family, use the Share Memories button and save your message.
Steven Schneider
May 10, 2012
Mr. Steven Mathias Schneider, age 52, of Louisville, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012. He was a graduate of Trinity High School and chose to worship at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, "Kayo" and Betty Dever Schneider, and his sister, Kim Wellinghurst.Steve is survived by his daughters, Candice Schneider-Polio (Steven) and Olivia...
John Rueff
May 10, 2012
Mr. John C. Rueff, Jr. passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012. Born on August 13, 1937 and raised in Louisville, he entered the seminary when he was only 13 years old and attended until his ordination in 1964. Jack was a Diocesan Priest of Louisville, KY. for 10 years during this time, where he taught and coached at Trinity...
Robin Hambaugh
May 9, 2012
Robin Louise Hambaugh, 48, passed away on May 9, 2012. She was an avid euchre player and the garage sale queen. Robin was a member of the VFW Post 1693 Hobart Beach and the American Legion Bonnie Sloan Post 28 Ladies Auxiliaries. She had such a big heart and will be greatly missed by all. Robin was born on January...
Mildred Orrick
May 9, 2012
Irene Orrick, wife of Jim Orrick, departed this life May 9, 2012 at her home in Pewee Valley, KY. She was born in Elliott County, Kentucky October 7, 1936, the daughter of Elmer and Laura Conn Skeens. She attended Lexington Baptist College and Marshall University. She was a member of Storms Creek Missionary Baptist Church. She was a devoted Christian,...
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