Obituaries
Amanda Mcanelly
Jul 20, 2012
Amanda Rose "Mandy" McAnelly, 23, of New Albany, was taken away tragically on Friday, July 20, 2012. Mandy was a 2007 graduate of New Albany High School and was employed by Schmitt Furniture. She was preceded in death by her 3 grandparents, Rose Hagan of Tell City, IN and Evelyn & Bill Waldridge of Louisville, KY. Survivors include her daughter,...
Naida Gehring
Jul 20, 2012
Naida Bernice "Bee" (Yenawine) Gehring, 94, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2012. Bee was a member of Central Christian Church in New Albany. She was born on September 25, 1917 in New Albany to the late Merle Yenawine and Grace (Wells) Hatfield. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Roy Yenowine, and sisters, Bertha Bates and Beulah...
Leroy Warth
Jul 20, 2012
Leroy James Warth, 85, of Sellersburg, passed away at home on Friday, July 20, 2012. He was retired from B.F. Goodrich and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Albany. He was a U.S. Army and Navy WWII and Korean War veteran. He was born on April 20, 1927 in Floyd County to the late Frank and...
Clement Koprowski
Jul 19, 2012
Clement M. Koprowski, 80, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2012. He was retired from Louisville's Veteran Hospital after 7 years of service as a medical record supervisor. He worked 30 plus years in the trucking industry in the capacity of terminal and district manager positions. Clement also was a Navy veteran and served in the Korean War. He was Catholic...
Stanley Applegate
Jul 18, 2012
Stanley Ellis Aplegate, 62, went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2012. Stan was born on February 21, 1950 in New Albany, Indiana. He was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Davenport on May 24, 1975. Stan was a long-time member of Church on the Rock in New Albany and worked as a heavy equipment operator for 35...
Dorsey Emil Harrell
Jul 18, 2012
Mr. Dorsey Emil Harrell, age 85 of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Born in Benham, Kentucky, he was a WWII Army Veteran, a member of the VFW, and a member of Okolona Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Silas and Nannie Creech Harrell; step- mother, Kathryn White; step-father, Earl West; brother, Wayland Harrell; sister,...
Elizabeth Geary
Jul 18, 2012
Elizabeth A. "Liz" (Kochert) Geary, 59, of Lanesville, Indiana passed away on July 18, 2012. She enjoyed gardening and attending auctions. Liz worked as a realtor for Remax and had a love for animals. Liz was born on February 5, 1953 in New Albany to the late Herman E. and Regina (Naville) Kochert. She is survived by her son, Christopher...
Richard Osborne
Jul 18, 2012
Richard Osborne, 76, passed away on July 18, 2012. A veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps and Navy, Richard was a member of the Henryville Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed fishing and bingo and dearly loved his grandchildren and family. Richard was born on February 6, 1936 in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late Andy and Ida (Overbey) Osborne. He...
Yolanda Kedves Polgardy
Jul 18, 2012
Polgardy, Yolanda Kedves, 90, who was dearly beloved by her family and friends, passed away on July 18, 2012. Yolanda was the daughter of Hungarian immigrants Mary and Joseph Kedves and grew up in Trenton, New Jersey. She was known for her compassion, humor, determination, and love of life. During WWII she built pumps for warships. After the war, she...
Irma Ballew
Jul 17, 2012
Irma Eugenia (Meneou) Ballew, 89, passed away on July 17, 2012. She was born on October 1, 1922 in Mattoon, Illinois, to the late Benjamin Edward & Flora Mae (Downy) Meneou. Irma is survived by her children, Glenn Edwards (Cindy), Becky Cox (Mike), Lavon Atherton (Ronald), & Teresa Ballew; sister, Mona Hansford; 13 grandchildren; and many great & great-great-grandchildren. Along...
Lila Mae(Smith) Mcdonald
Jul 16, 2012
Lila M. (Smith) McDonald, 92, passed away on July 16, 2012. She was born on March 11, 1920 in Logan County, KY to the late Daniel and Bessie (Bernardi) Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Elbert McDonald, Charles P. Knowles; and grandson, Ben Pierce. She is survived by her children, Peggy Pierce (Earl), Ken Johnson (Mary...
Betty Sherrard
Jul 16, 2012
Betty Lou (Brooks) Sherrard went to be with Jesus on July 16th, 2012.Betty Lou was the daughter of the late Annie L (Baker) Brooks and Bennie T. Brooks. She was preceded in death by two sisters, the late Barbara Jean and Brenda Louise, and four late brothers Elbert, Dave, Will and Jimmy.Betty's living survivors are her husband Billy "Whitie" Sherrard,...
Jon'Tee Devine
Jul 15, 2012
Jon'Tee. Devine, Jr., age 5 of Louisville, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2012. John is survived by his loving family, his grandmother Donna Goldsmith; grandfather, Leon Blevins; uncle Leon Blevins, Jr.; and aunt, Omega Goldsmith. He is also survived by a host of relatives and friends. Funeral ceremony will be 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2012 at Covenant United...
John D. Devine, Jr.
Jul 15, 2012
John D. Devine, Jr., age 6 of Louisville, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2012. John is survived by his loving family, his grandmother Donna Goldsmith; grandfather, Leon Blevins; uncle Leon Blevins, Jr.; and aunt, Omega Goldsmith. He is also survived by a host of relatives and friends. Funeral ceremony will be 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2012 at Covenant...
Sade' Goldsmith
Jul 15, 2012
Sade' Goldsmith, age 26 of Louisville, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2012. She was employed with the Jefferson County School Systems and was a licensed practical nurse. Sade' is survived by her loving family, her mother Donna Goldsmith; father, Leon Blevins; brother Leon Blevins, Jr.; and sister, Omega Goldsmith. She is also survived by a host of relatives and...
Wilma Miller Gordon
Jul 15, 2012
Wilma "Dutch" Miller Gordon, age 84 of Okolona, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012. She was a member of TOPS, past President of Local VFW #8639 Ladies Auxillary, retired from Limer's Key Market. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Miller and Pansy Miller Olges; brothers, Edward Lee Miller and J.C. Miller.Wilma is survived by her loving husband...
Shannon Michelle Henderson
Jul 14, 2012
Shannon M. Henderson, 26, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at her home. Shannon was a beautiful person on the inside and out, but most importantly she was a great mother to her son. Shannon was born on August 27, 1985 in Louisville to Charlotte E. (Lindsey) Henderson and the late Michael W. Henderson. She...
Zola Frances Claxon
Jul 13, 2012
Zola Frances Claxon, age 84 of Louisville, passed away Friday, July 13, 2012. She was born in Mt. Eden, Kentucky on January 10, 1928. She was a retiree of Southern High School where she worked for many years. After her retirement, Zola was active as a caregiver of others, often volunteering in church and community activities. She was preceded in...
Katie Mary(Wells) Lawson
Jul 13, 2012
Katie Mary (Wells) Lawson, 95, passed July 13, 2012. Katie was a retired teacher for the Greater Clark School Corporation. She was born August 15, 1916 in Logan County, KY to Caroline Bowyer Wells and Tommie Wells. Katie was a 1935 graduate of Taylor High School in Jeffersonville. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Education from Kentucky State University and...
Sue Carol Gaines
Jul 13, 2012
Sue Carol Gaines, age 65 of Smithfield, Ky., passed away Friday, July 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Margaret Quick Bryant; brother, Don Bryant; sister, Aletha Dunaway; granddaughter, Kelly Claypool; great-grandchild Brice Poindexter. Sue is survived by her loving husband of 47 years Bernie; children, Dennis Gaines (Kim), Margaret Gaines (Bruce), Lisa Johnson (Donnie),...
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