Obituaries
John Fahey
Fahey, John Thomas "Tom" age 79 passed away October 23rd peacefully at Veterans Hospital with his loving family by his side.He was precede in death by his parents, Abbie and Frank Fahey Sr., brothers, Frank Jr. and Mike, sisters, Mary, Lenore and Margaret.He was retired from the Courier Journal after 40 years service, served in United States Army during the...
Adolph F. Scharf, Jr.
Adolph F. Scharf, Jr., 86, an Army veteran of WWII, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2011. Adolph was born on May 28, 1925 in New Albany to the late Adolph F. and Mary E. (Willis) Scharf, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Martha Holden, Helen Beswick, and Frances Martin. He is survived by his loving...
Forrest Wallis
Wallis,Forrest, 78, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011.He retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of service.Forrest was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Joyce Wallis. He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Kennedy (Michael); grandchildren, Kasey and Taylor Kennedy.Funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 10 am at Newcomer Funeral Home,...
Juanita H Zutt
Juanita H. Zutt, age 81, "Mom", "Grandmommie", devoted and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and great-aunt, peacefully passed away after a long illness on Saturday October 22, 2011 surrounded by her loving family and many friends in her final days and hours. She was born Juanita June Hollis in Louisville, KY, a 1948 graduate of Shawnee Girls High School....
Melvin Reidinger
Melvin K. Reidinger, 72, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2011. Melvin was born on June 1, 1939 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Leo & Frances (Akerman) Reidinger. He worked as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service where he later retired. Melvin is survived by his children, Tim Reidinger (Jennifer), Philip Reidinger...
Melvin Condra
Melvin R. Condra, 59, of Palmyra, Indiana passed away on October 19, 2011. Melvin worked at Fire King in New Albany for 33 years. He was a great cook who had developed, made and sold "Hot's" hot sauce and was a very talented musician. Melvin also was a proud member of the Sons of American Legion and VFW. Melvin was...
Catherine Theresa Burns
Catherine T. (Kaye) Burns passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 at Nazareth Home in Louisville, KY. Kaye was born on Jan 7, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York. She married William J. Burns on July 21, 1945; their 65 years of marriage were the happiest ones of her life. Kaye joined her new husband in Germany at the end...
Edward W. Heitkamper
Mr. Edward W. Heitkamper, age 91 of Louisville passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011. He was a WWII Army Veteran and a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Katherine Goldner Heitkamper. He is survived by his children, Edward Heitkamper, Jr. (Lillian), Patricia Spellman (Mike), William Heitkamper, Rodger William...
James Youngblood
Bishop James B, Youngblood completed his journey to Heaven on Tuesday morning October 18, 2011. His ministry with the Church of God impacted thousands of lives throughout the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana between the years of 1941 and 2011.He is preceded in death by his parents James Arthur Youngblood and Lelia Levada Brown; brothers Clifford, Arthur...
Jacob Plamp
Jacob Robert Plamp, 23, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011 at U of L Hospital. He was born July 9, 1988 and was a student at JCTC, where he was to complete his associate's degree in December 2011. He was an avid sports enthusiast and could be found on the basketball or volleyball court whenever possible. Even in...
Barbara Ann Augenstein
Mrs. Barbara Ann Augenstein age 61 passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011 after bravely battling ovarian cancer for a year and a half.She is survived by her husband Charlie; her daughters, Jennifer Aschermann and Wendy Melton; grandchildren, Megan and Katelyn Melton; brothers, Michael and Patrick Swingler; and mother Cora Swingler. Barb and Charlie were owners of various businesses during their...
Charles D."Tubby" Grider
Charles D. "Tubby" Grider, 58, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at his residence. He is survived by his mother, Merle L. (James) Gray and her husband, Donald, of Jeffersonville; brother, Ron Grider, nieces and nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Delmas Grider and sister, Sue Lynch. Cremation was chosen and Newcomer Funeral...
Charles Detenber
Charles K. "Ken" Detenber, 65, of Jeffersonville passed away on October 12, 2011. Ken retired from Phillip-Morris in 1998. He was born on December 4, 1945 in Louisville to Sterling K. and Doris M. (Gries) Detenber. In addition to his parents, Ken is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Heeke) Detenber; daughter, Michelle Detenber; son, LT. Nicholas Cornwell (April); brothers, Mike...
Paul Hereford
Hereford, Paul G, 54 passed away October 13th.He spent many years as a Professional Chef was a member of Alpha-1 Association and Eastside Christian Church.He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Hereford IV. He is survived by his wife, the former Terri Tuggle; son,Stephen Hereford; daughter, Katheryn Hereford; parents,Carolyn and Thomas Hereford and brothers, David and Mark Hereford....
Andrea Mae Weist
Andrea Mae Weist passed away October 12th at Jewish Hospital.She is survived by her son, Larry Horstman; three daughters, Jackie Smith, Mary Horstman and Carol Mote; brothers, George, Jake, Rodger, Tommy and Ricky Perdue.sister, Sandra McIntrye; 9 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren.
Catherine Nicolemorriss Straw
Catherine Nicole Morriss Straw, age 27 passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011. She was owner of "Two Girls and a Mop" and had attended Daymar College. She is preceded in death by her daughter Destiny Alexis Straw, grandfather Gerald R. Eger, and mother-in-law Sharon L. Straw.Nicole is survived by her husband, William Scott Straw; children, Katelyn Rose Straw and Colton...
Harold Wibbels
Harold E. Wibbels, 90, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Harold was a VFW member-at-large and a member of Masonic Falls Lodge #749 in Clarksville. An avid golfer, he was a member of the U.S. Golf Association (USGA) and had worked at Wooded View Golf Course after retirement...
Norma Houchens
Norma V. (Thornton) Haycraft Houchens, 73, of Clarksville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Norma had worked as a certified nursing assistant for many years. She loved to cook—especially desserts and candy—for her family and friends. Norma took pleasure in working in her flower garden and visiting her friends.Norma was born on July 4, 1938 in Harrison County...
Charlotte R.(Simpkins) Heishman
Charlotte R. (Simpkins) Heishman, 71, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011 after nearly a 14 year fight against cancer. She was a native of West Virginia and a graduate of Huntington area schools and Marshall University. She is survived by her daughter, Michele Parks (Mike) of Clarksville, IN, sons, Dr. Matthew Heishman and Dr. A.J. Matthews both of Lexington,...
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