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Wilma Pettit

Wilma Pettit

Apr 11, 2012

Wilma Catherine (Daniel) Pettit, went to be with her loving Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 after a brief illness. She was born on September 23, 1925 in Scottsburg, Indiana to the late Ezra and Luella C. (Baldwin) Daniel. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Francis "Hank" Pettit. She is survived by her children, Neil Pettit...

Ralph T. Early

Ralph T. Early

Apr 11, 2012

Mr. Ralph T. Early, age 58 of Mt. Washington, Ky., passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Originally from Bagdad, Ky., he was a lawn care proprietor and a Catholic by faith. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Carolyn Cecil Early; daughters, Shannon E. Thompson (Jason) and Melissa S. Woosley (Jr. Cruz); grandchildren, Brooke and Jacob Thompson,...

Tracy Wilson

Tracy Wilson

Apr 11, 2012

Wilson, Tracy Ann 50 passed away April 11th. She was a 1980 graduate of Waggener High School. She is survived by her mother, Nancy Stanbery; father, Larry Wilson (Mary-Mathew Wilson), brother, Michael Wilson (Lina), sisters, Kristina Lipp and Belinda (Kevin) King, stepbrothers, Mathew Edeler and Alan Edeler; nephew Jonathan Wilson and nieces Alexandra Wilson, Jillian and Annie King. Funeral ceremony...

Doris Taylor

Doris Taylor

Apr 11, 2012

Doris D. (Loudermill) Taylor, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. She was a member of the LaBelle Chapter of Eastern Star OES 419 in New Albany and DePauw United Methodist Church in New Albany. Her love of gardening and animals was exceeded only by the love for her family.Doris was born on January 10, 1913 in Waveland, Indiana to...

Forrest Kim Yotter

Forrest Kim Yotter

Apr 11, 2012

YOTTER, FORREST KIM, 65 of Shepherdsville, passed away at Robley Rex VA Medical Center, on April 11, 2012. He was born in Murray Utah and grew up in Edmonds Washington. Forrest was an Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam War, where he received the Silver Star. He was a retired diesel mechanic and enjoyed remodeling. He was an artist,...

Thomas Maxedon

Thomas Maxedon

Apr 10, 2012

Thomas H. Maxedon, Jr. (1946-2012)Retired Rev. Thomas H. Maxedon, Jr., 65, died on April 10, 2012 in Louisville, KY. Prior to entering the ministry in 1986 as a United Methodist pastor, Maxedon was previously a veteran news anchor, working at the legendary WAKY-Louisville and WHAS-TV. He is survived by his wife Carrie, daughter Elizabeth, son Tom III, daughter Amanda, granddaughter...

Stephen Gettelfinger

Stephen Gettelfinger

Apr 9, 2012

Stephen A. Gettelfinger, 52, died on Monday, April 9, 2012 at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. Steve was a long-time farmer whose passion in life were his faith, family, and farming.Steve was born on January 9, 1960 in New Albany to Cletus H. and Priscilla A. (Briscoe) Gettelfinger. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his devoted...

Kenneth Husband

Kenneth Husband

Apr 9, 2012

Kenneth Wayne (Kim-bo) Husband, 45, of Louisville, passed peacefully on Monday, April 9, 2012. Kim-bo loved movies, games, photography and spending time with his wife, Kim and their little Yuki. He also could be found taking his adopted four legged son Lucky for a walk in the field or just sitting in the sun enjoying it's warmth. He will be...

Douglas Purdon

Douglas Purdon

Apr 9, 2012

Mr. Douglas Grant Purdon, age 82 of Louisville, Ky., returned to his Heavenly Father on April 9, 2012. Millions of Americans benefited from his optical career. Thanks to Douglas, Progressive Addition Lens aka No Line Bifocals are successfully manufactured and correctly fitted for the U.S.A. public. Doug launched the sales program and trained many sales staff and optical laboratories throughout...

Donna Miller

Donna Miller

Apr 8, 2012

Donna M. (Nordgren) Miller, 74, peacefully passed away on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012 with family at her side. Donna was an avid reader and enjoyed watching hummingbirds. She loved flower gardens but especially loved her family.Donna was born on September 22, 1937 in Olsburg, Kansas to the late Reynold and Gladys L. (Gustafsen) Nordgren. She is survived by her...

Donald Gatton

Donald Gatton

Apr 8, 2012

Donald M. Gatton, 71, went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 8, 2012. He was a retired truck driver for Keys Concrete Company out of Florida. Donald was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Ainad Shrine Temple and Robinson Lodge No. 25D, A.F. & A.M., in Robinson, Illinois.Donald was born on August 19, 1940 in Robinson,...

Laverne L.(Schwartz) Lang

Laverne L.(Schwartz) Lang

Apr 8, 2012

Laverne L. (Schwartz) Lang, 87, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2012. She was a long-time member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Albany. Laverne was also an avid card player and honorary lifetime member of the VFW Post 3281 Ladies Auxiliary in New Albany.Laverne was born on August 19, 1924 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late James E....

Mary Margaret"Mogg"(Koetter) Kruer

Mary Margaret"Mogg"(Koetter) Kruer

Apr 8, 2012

Mary Margaret "Mogg" (Koetter) Kruer, 87, died peacefully Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Mercy-Providence Retirement Home in New Albany, Indiana. She was a devout Catholic and member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church.Mogg was born on June 2, 1924 in Starlight to the late Julius and Elizabeth (Richart) Koetter. She was also preceded in death by her husband,...

David Prouty

David Prouty

Apr 6, 2012

David Lee Prouty, 67, of Louisville, KY., passed away Friday, April 6, 2012. He is survived by his son, Shawn Prouty, daughter-in-law Sabrina, two grandchildren, Andrew and Matthew, and brother Donald Gregg. Visitation for David will be held Monday, April 9, 2012 from 1-7 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Dr., with private services at a later date.

William Spidle

William Spidle

Apr 6, 2012

Spidle, William C. 67, passed away April 6th.He was retired Manager of Public Information for the World Bank, Manager of Photography for Walt Disney World,a former member of Associated Press, American Woodworkers Association, and Phi Kappa Sigma. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Judy Spidle; daughter, Erika Napier (James); son, Robert C. Spidle; sister, Cathy Lydiard; and...

Stephan Archer

Stephan Archer

Apr 6, 2012

Mr. Stephan Joseph Archer, age 53 of Louisville, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2012. He was a former 20 year employee of Anheuser-Busch of Houston, TX, and was a former warehouse manager with Bluegrass Networks. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth E. Archer. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Sherry; his sons,...

Melissa Combs

Melissa Combs

Apr 5, 2012

Melissa Ann Combs, 35 passed away April 5th.She attended Covenant Life Church and was a former employee of University Hospital.She is survived by her husband, Larry; son, Nathaniel; daughter,Elizabeth;parents, Robert and Brenda Neff; two sisters, Terry Ethington (Frank) and Tina Neff.A memorial service will be at 6 PM Thursday April 12th. at the Indiana Campus of Southeast Christian Church, 1309...

Susan Wilhite

Susan Wilhite

Apr 5, 2012

Susan Lynn (Hampton) Wilhite, 60, of New Albany, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2012.Susan was born on November 7, 1951 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Kermit & Maxine (Turner) Hampton. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brothers, Patrick S. & Michael A. Hampton. She is survived by her sons, Robert Jr.,...

Dianna Fightmaster

Dianna Fightmaster

Apr 5, 2012

At 6:41 PM on April 5, 2012 Dianna Carol Pratt Fightmaster passed away gently at Hosparus of Louisville's Inpatient Unit. Dianna Fightmaster was born on October 3, 1946 in Sandusky, Ohio. Dianna lived her life giving and always caring for others. Ms. Fightmaster is survived by her four Children, Curtis Hall (Gaby), Chad Fightmaster (Lisa), Shellie Cooper (Joey), and Edward...

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