Obituaries
Daretha Rose Daugherty
Apr 27, 2019
Daretha "Dee" Rose Daugherty, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the age of 69. Dee was born on September 17, 1949 in Washington, Indiana to Marvin and Vivian Cook. She received her bachelor's degree from Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, where she lived and was a social worker for most of her...
Christopher Neil Owen Muir
Apr 27, 2019
Christopher Muir, 63, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019. He had so much love for God's living creatures, dancing, music and cars. His fondest memories were taking care of animals at his family's pet shop. He was born on June 5, 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky to Joseph and Betty (Owen) Muir. He is preceded in death...
Angela Marie (Taylor) Logsdon
Apr 27, 2019
Angela Marie (Taylor) Logsdon, 42, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Angela studied the art of floral arrangements and really had a passion for flowers. Angela also enjoyed nature and loved animals. She was so giving in her personal and professional life and had a heart for helping families and individuals with special needs. Above...
Wendy Jane (Bender) Schuppert
Apr 27, 2019
Wendy Jane (Bender) Schuppert, 58, of New Albany, Indiana, formerly of Modesto, California, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Wendy was an avid traveler and enjoyed going on vacation with her husband. She loved to cook, but her greatest love of all was spending time with her grandchildren.She was born on February 24, 1961, in Palo Alto, California. She...
Carol Ann (Piper) Blanton
Apr 27, 2019
Carol Ann (Piper) Blanton, 62, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Carol loved to sew and was a very gifted quilter. She enjoyed spending time with children and loved Disney, especially Tinker Bell. Carol attended Christ Gospel church with her late husband, Glenn. She battled courageously with breast cancer for over 18 years. She was affectionately...
George Michael Krekel, Jr.
Apr 27, 2019
George Michael Krekel, Jr., 84, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 with his loving family by his side. George was a retired jeweler and watchmaker who had a love for restoring antique cars and watches. He was a founder of the Model "A" Ford Club and a member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic...
Gary Gene Houchen
Apr 27, 2019
Gary Gene Houchen, 72, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on April 27, 2019. He was a graduate of Henryville High School and a United States Army veteran. Gary worked as a sales manager for several local companies, including Coca-Cola, RC Cola and the Dr. Pepper-Snapple Group. He played on the Zeppelin softball team throughout the years and was known...
Ronald David Dunn
Apr 26, 2019
Ronald David Dunn, 61, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019. He was a resident of River Crossing in Charlestown. Ron loved to spend time with his family and always enjoyed a good meal.He was born on December 28, 1957, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to the late Clyde and Geraldine (Belviy) Dunn. He was also preceded in death...
Patricia Gail Compton
Apr 26, 2019
Patricia Gail Compton, age 66 of Louisville, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019. She was a homemaker who loved her family above all else. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Shirley and Wade Purtilar; and brother, Wade Purtilar.Patricia leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband of 40 years, Butch Compton; children, Becky Sadler (Terry) and...
Blanche Agnes (Boesing) Finn
Apr 26, 2019
Blanche Agnes (Boesing) Finn, 92, of Starlight, Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019, with her loving family by her side. Blanche was a life-long member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Starlight.Blanche is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, John V. Finn, and is survived by her loving children, Jim (Jackie) Finn, Jerome...
Joe Snipp
Apr 25, 2019
Joe Snipp, 51, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019. He was born on September 27, 1967 in Louisville, Kentucky to Dallas and Barbara (Redemann) Snipp. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Barbara Maurice Wilson, Father, Dallas Richard Snipp. Joseph is survived by his Daughter, McKenzie Fox, and Brothers, Eddie Snipp and David (Pam) Snipp....
Fred Sowder
Apr 25, 2019
Fred Sowder, age 83 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019. Fred retired from food sales with the Sell Company, was a Mason and an avid UofK fan. He was a frequent visitor at Dairy Queen every morning for breakfast. Fred was preceded in death by his first wife, Bess; his brother, Ronnie Sowder, Sr.; and his parents, Fred...
Dustin Ray Bye
Apr 24, 2019
Dustin Ray Bye, 29, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Dustin worked as a manager for J.C. Penney. He enjoyed reading, drawing, and spending time outdoors.He was born on June 10, 1989, in New Albany, Indiana. Dustin was preceded in death by his grandmother, Betty Gullion.Dustin is survived by his parents, Beverly Garvin (Bill) and Ralph...
Ada Lucas
Apr 24, 2019
Ada "Candy" Lucas, 78, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. She was a homemaker and attended the Friendship Senior Living Ministries. Candy was one of 11 siblings growing up in Upton, Kentucky. She was a generous person and always lending a kind heart and giving personality. She was truly loved by so many.She was born on...
Beverly (Patrick) Wynn
Apr 24, 2019
Beverly (Patrick) Wynn, 82, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, surrounded by her family and, appropriately, a former student who was her nurse.She shared her light and love for over 53 years in the public school system. Most of those years were with Borden Elementary School. Following her retirement, wherever Mrs. Wynn went, she would encounter...
Lisa Marie Green
Apr 24, 2019
Lisa Marie Green, 35, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Lisa was outgoing and always wore a beautiful smile. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed music and having fun. Known by many as "Baby Lisa," she will be greatly missed.She was born on February 6, 1984, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Michael Green...
Juanita Louise Riggs
Apr 24, 2019
Juanita Louise Riggs, 87, of Louisville, KY passed away on April 24, 2019.She was preceded in death by her parents.Louise is survived by her daughter, Melody (Chris Darity) Murphy; grandchildren, Carie Murphy and Chris Murphy; great-grandchildren, Jeremiah, Jakob, Jordyn, J'Lynn and Josie Murphy and her fur babies, Snow and Pee-Wee."Why does happy only have to be one hour."To leave a...
Donald Wayne Helton
Apr 24, 2019
Donald Wayne Helton (Don),75, of Pewee Valley, passed away on April 24 2019 in Louisville, KY. Don was the founder of Veterans Memorial Park of Kentucky, recipient of Kentucky Veterans Medal of Honor, Army Chief Warrant Officer and Vietnam War Veteran and a Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver recipient. He organized the project resulting in the Crestwood by-pass being...
Shirley Jean Davis Parker
Apr 24, 2019
Shirley Jean Davis Parker, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Shirley was an amazing seamstress, sewing wedding dresses for several of her sisters and nieces. She also made countless dresses for her daughters and granddaughters. She was an accomplished cook, well known for her spaghetti and meatballs. Shirley worked tirelessly as an advocate for special...
Anna Louise Lockard
Apr 23, 2019
Anna Louise "Annie" Lockard, age 61 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 peacefully at her home with her family by her side. She graduated from Holy Name and Presentation High School and attended Bellarmine College. She was an accountant with Baptist Health Louisville for over 14 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was...
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