James A. "Bobo" Brannon, 66, of New Salisbury passed away on Monday, August 15, 2011 at home with family at his side. A retired painter from Ford Motor Company, Jim was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He restored cars as a hobby, was an elk guide for 13 years, and a guide for Chama River Outfitters in...

Mr. August Ferdinand (Buddy) Schoenbaechler, IV, age 49 of Hillview, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2011. He was a former employee of General Electric. Buddy is survived by his son, August F. (Gus) Schoenbaechler, V; parents, August F. Schoenbaechler, III and Peggy McHugh; sisters, Kimberly Woods (Ronald) and Sharon Schoenbaechler; also a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will...

Carol Ann (Johns) Dobson, 61, of New Albany passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2011. Carol was born on June 4, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was a loving wife & mother, proud grandmother, and a faithful Christian. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, William "Butch" Dobson; sons, Matthew Dobson (Lindsey) & Bradley Dobson; sister, Joella Cain...

Lux, J. Scott, 57 passed away August 14th.He was manager of Clinical Services for Volunteers of America, a friend of Bill W, a CADC, a member of the NRA and Southeast Christian Church.He is survived by his wife Patrice Lux; daughters, Ashlyn Lux and Melissa and Elizabeth Schutte; son, Patrick Schutte; brothers, David and Jim Lux sister, Julie Lux Thompson;...

Theodore E. "Ted" Venne, 81, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana passed away on Sunday morning, August 14, 2011 at his home. Ted worked for K&I Railroad and retired from Norfolk Southern after 41 years of service and was a member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church in Floyds Knobs. Ted was born on August 10, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan...

Mr. Daniel T. Kennedy, age 83 of Louisville passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2011. He was a retired manager of 42 years for the Kroger Company, an Army Veteran and a Catholic. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Albert, Tommy and Vincent. Mr. Kennedy is survived by his sons, Stephen and Phillip Kennedy (Jacquline); sisters, Ann Hieatt,...

Mr. Mark Douglas Johnson, age 54 passed away August 12, 2011. He was a contract computer programmer for the State of KY.He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Johnson; sons Daniel and Logan Johnson; daughter, Rebecca Johnson; his father, B.F. Johnson, grandson, Hunter Johnson, former wife, Teresa Higginbotham and step children, Bryce and Remy Miller; Funeral ceremony 3 PM...

Autumn Joy Burkardt, 28, of New Albany passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2011. Autumn had attended First Assembly of God Church in New Albany, Indiana. Autumn was born on September 16, 1982 in Louisville, Kentucky to Marlyce Ann (Dickinson) Burkardt-Neal & the late John Robert Burkardt, Sr. She is also preceded in death by her brother, John R. Burkardt,...

Mr. Dennis Lee Douthitt, age 70 of Louisville, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2011. He was a Coast Guard veteran and was a riverboat captain. He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence and Preston Douthitt, Sr. Mr. Douthitt is survived by his children, Sylvia Douthitt and Dennis Lee Douthitt, Jr.; sisters, Dorothy Ray Mercer, Betty Uldridge (Billy),...

Mr. Ernest Tillman, born October 20, 1955 to the late George Tillman, Sr. and Viola Sherman Tillman. After a long illness, God extended his hand on August 11, 2011 to relieve him of his pain and to give him a new home over in Glory. Ernest was surrounded by his mother, children, brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews as he bide...

Cameron Pate O'Neal, 26, passed away on August 5, 2011. Cameron was born on January 26, 1985 in Dayton, Ohio before moving to Floyds Knobs as an infant. He was a 2003 graduate of Floyd Central High School and a graduate of Indiana University Kelly School of Business in 2008. He was employed in commercial sales at The Flooring Gallery...

Mr. Daniel Ray Ernspiker, age 70 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011. He was a former employee of Rainbow Bread, Smith Klein and retired from GE Capital Trucking. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Della Ernspiker, and his brother and sister-in-law Edward Gene and Jan Ernspiker and their son David.Mr. Ernspiker is survived by...

Cooney, Joseph A. passed away Aug. 9th. He was retired from retail sales and owner of Express Auto Parts , presently with Home Depot, a Kentucky Colonel and a Catholic by faith.He is survived by daughters, Leslie Stricklan (Thomas)and Carolyn McAfee (Robert); brother, John Cooney (Jane),sister, Frances McCready; grand children Matt Hardesty (Amy),Nick Hardesty, Joshua McAfee and Brooke McAfee; and...

Scott Michael Penick, 35, formerly of Louisville, met his Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 7, 2011.Survivors are his parents, Terry and Linda; brother, Andy; sister-in-law Lisa; nieces, Drewanna, Leah; nephew, Daly; aunts and uncles.A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 14, 2011 at Southeast Christian Church, 920 Blankenbaker Parkway.Expressions of sympathy can be made...

Helen C. (Trindeitmar) Smith, 70, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2011 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home in New Albany. Helen was a long-time active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in New Albany. She enjoyed her more than 20 years as a member of Beta Sigma Phi. An avid reader, Helen also enjoyed traveling and camping with her...

William I. McNaughton, 91, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services in New Albany. A U.S. Navy veteran, Bill proudly served in both World War II and Korea. He retired from E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company in Louisville. An amateur guitarist and bass fisherman at heart, his greatest joy was spending time...

Patricia "Anna" Burrous went to be with Jesus on August 3rd, 2011 after a prolonged illness. Pat is survived by her Husband and Best Friend James Burrous; her daughters Pamela Obias and Sandy Gross; her grandsons Steven Melcher, Bobby Domergue, and Alex Obias, as well as her granddaughter Saray Gaeta and great-granddaughter MercyAnn Grace Hailey. She is greeted in heaven...

Mrs. Betty Jean Hawkins, age 62 of Elizabethtown, Ky., formerly of Middletown passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2011 at her residence. She is survived by her loving husband, Danny R. Hawkins, and her daughter, Donna Boyer. Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, August 8, 2011 at Louisville Memorial Gardens East, 11601 Ballardsville Road, Highway 22, Louisville, Ky.

James A. Offutt, Sr., 75, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 in his home with Tony, Michelle, Beau, and Aril at his side. Jim was a member of St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church in Louisville. He loved to go fishing and was affectionately known as "Ol' Man" by his grandchildren. Jim was born on December 14, 1935 in Louisville,...