Obituaries From the New Albany Newspapers 1900

Eccentric Pilot's Grave. Remains Reposed For Years Within Sound of His Steamboat's Whistle
The filing of a final report in the division of the estate of the late Captain Frank McHarry recalls the many incidents of an interesting nature in connection with this remarkable old river man. Captain McHarry's remains were recently taken up from what is doubtless the most peculiar sepulcher in Indiana and reinterred at Cave Hill cemetery, in New Albany, Ind.
Although Captain McHarry died 40 years ago, the body has since that time, in accordance with his request, reposed in a cave on one of his farms, overlooking the Ohio river, says the Chicago Inter Ocean. The deceased was on the river in the palmy days of steamboating. To him there was no sweeter music than the whistle of his steamer. He spent his time on shore on his farm, several miles below New Albany, on the Indiana side.
It was a peculiar whim of the veteran pilot that after he was dead he would still be able to hear the whistle of his steamer as it passed down the river. To make sure he stipulated that he should be buried In the cave on his farm, located on a promontory, over-looking the river for miles. A handsome shaft was erected to mark the spot, and this could be plainly seen for miles and was known to all river men. The sepulcher was arranged according to his directions. For a long time it was the custom for the steamers to salute the old commander, and the sepulcher was rarely ever sighted without the old man's name being mentioned.
Though the remains are now gone, there are many steamers which yet whistle a salute to the memory of the old captain each time they pass.
Date: 1900-07-07; Paper: Daily People

David C. Sappenfield of Byrneville died Saturday 17th inst of consumption, aged 30 years. He was a single man, highly respected was a prominent member of Odd Fellows and universally respected. His funeral took place Sunday following at St. John's Church under the auspices of the Odd Fellows three lodges taking part in the exercises, Viz Greenville, Georgetown, and New Salisbury
Unknown Source 11-28-1900
Transcribed by Erica Beatty

PP 6 Feb 1901 p5 c3: Mrs. Kinman, who formerly resided in this city, died at her home in Houston, Tex. The remains were brought here for interment.
New Albany Evening Tribune; 1904 05 28; Obituaries; Kinman, Margaret; Pg 1 Col: 8

DEATH OF WILLIAM TULEY
Father of Frisco's General Passenger Agent Succumbed In Indiana
William Tuley. father of W. A. Tuley. general passenger agent for the Frisco system died yesterday in New Albany. Ind. at the age of 76 years.
Mr. Tuley left Forth Worth a week ago to attend his bedside. About two months since Mr. Tuley's mother, after a long illness, succumbed in Lousville and was buried in New Albany.
Mr. Tuley Sr. was a veteran of the Mexican war.
Date: 1902-07-26; Paper: Fort Worth Star-Telegram

New Albany Daily Ledger 21 Nov 1903 page 4, col 2: Local Gatherings—The funeral of Rudolph Killian took place from St. Mary’s church this morning. There ws a large attendance of friends.
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New Albany Daily Ledger 21 Nov 1903 page 4, col 2: Local Gatherings—Elsie, aged six years, daughter of Anthony Huff, died last night at the residence, 1818 Conservative street, of diphtheria. Burial at Palmyra.
Submitted by Sue Carpenter

New Albany Daily Ledger 21 Nov 1903 page 4, col 2: Local Gatherings—The funeral of Miss Louisa Barnet took place this afternoon from St. Paul’s church and was largely attended.
Submitted by Sue Carpenter

Blaine Marshall
New Albany, Ind. July 33.—Blaine Marshall died today, aged 85 years.
He was a conductor on the Monon Railroad from 1850 to 1860, and
Superintendent of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad during tho Civil War.
MR. MARSHALL KNOWN HERE.
Some belleyed that Blaine Marshall was a relative of Mr. Charles Marshall, the popular Superintendent of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad here, but Mr. Marshall said that, while he knew the deceased, he was not related to him. Blaine Marshall was Superintendent of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad during the
Civil War. At that time the Louisville and Nashville Railroad was not the great system it now is, but extended only from Louisville to Nashville, and Blaine Marshall was first a conductor on that line and became Superintendent. The road was taken possession of during the war by the Federal authorities, who retained possession of it, as well as other railroads and telegraph lines throughout the country wherever it was deemed necessary in the Interests of the Government to take charge of the lines. The deceased was, it is believed, Superintendent of the line during this period. He was well known throughout Kentucky and Tennessee, and the news of his death will prove of Interest to the railroadmen of these two States, as well as of his native State. Indiana.
After the war Blaine Marshall left the service of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and went to the Jeffersonville, Madison and Indianapolis Railroad. One of his sons, Peter Marshall, Is in the employ of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad at the oresent time. His death occurred at New Albany, Ind.
Date: 1904-07-24; Paper: Times-Picayune

MRS. MARGARET DUNBAR DIES IN NEW ALBANY.
Louisville. Ky.. Feb. 17.—Mrs Margaret Dunbar, of New Albany, widow of the late John Dunbar, died at her residence, 997 East Elm Street, at 7:45 o'clock today. She was seventy-five years of age.
Mrs. Dunbar came to this country from Scotland in 1853, and had lived in New Albany for many years.
She was the mother of Joseph W. Dunbar, Superintendent of the United Gas and Electric Company of New Albany; Mrs. W.W. Borden, of Borden, Ind.; Alex Dunbar, of New Albany. and Lundy Dunbar, of St. Louis. She had been a devoted member of the Third Presbyterian Church of New Albany, and was esteemed by a wide circle of friends.
The arrangements for the funeral have not been made.
Date: 1905-02-18; Paper: Lexington Herald

The funeral of Mrs. Nancy Ingram the oldest native-born resident of Floyd county, widow of Ezekiel Ingram. took place yesterday morning from the Methodist Episcopal church at Greenville. The services were conducted by the Rev. L.C. Murr, pastor. Mrs. Ingram was ninety-three years old , and she had lived nearly all her life in Greenville township. She was a sister of Thomas DeWeir of this place
Unknown Source 10/11/1905
Transcribed by Erica Beatty

NEW ALBANY. IND
John A. Hodge of Shelbyvllle, lnd , until lately a senior at the state University, Bloomlngton, has been appointed as assistant principal of Scrlbner High School to succeed Mrs. Dalla S. Vance. who died recently. Prof. R A. Roberta says that very few students, white or black, have made a record In the University equal to that of Mr. Hodge. His specialty is science
Date: 1905-10-21; Paper: Freeman

Harry Morton 60 dies from wreck injuries
Harry Morton, 60 years old, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana died at St. Edward's Hospital, Sunday, due to injuries received Saturday when his automobile was hit by a truck driven by Earl Lebenguth of Bloomington, His wife Mrs. Maude Morton was also injuried and is confined to St. Edward's Hospital. Besides his wife he is survived by a daughter Mrs. Martha Roberson of Floyds Knobs, his father W.H. Morton of Galena, and a number of brothers and sisters
Transcribed by Erica Beatty

The Corydon Democrat 1-10-1906 Greenville, Ind. by J. A. Strause.
Several of our friends attended the funeral of Squire Martin, of near Georgetown, Sunday.
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MINISTER ON TIRAL CHARGED WITH MURDER OF HIS WIFE.
(by Associated Press) New Albany, IN. May 13, 1906
The case of the State of Indiana against Rev. Ulysses G. Sutherlin, charged with the killing of his wife, Mrs. Geneva L. Sutherlin, in Oct. 1904, at their home is Silver Grove, was take up today in the Floyd Circuit Court.

Obit: Old Resident
Succumbed to Infirmities of Advanced Age David Mosier Dead
On the farm in Greenville township on which he was born, entered when Indiana was a territory. David Mosier a greatly esteemed citizen died last midnight, his death being due to old age. He was eighty-four years old and he is survived by his widow and five children. They are Benjamin M. Mosier and Miss Alice Mosier who are living at home. Mrs Anna Campbell of Lafayette Township. Mrs. Rebecca Wise and Mrs. Mary Hancock, Greenville.
Mr. Mosier was a life long member of the United Brethren church and was noted for his consistent and perfect christian life. His funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon from the old homestead in which he lived for so many years . The burial will be in the cemetery near Greenvile.
Wednesday 1/6/1907 pg. 8 col. 2
Submitters Name: Erica Beatty

REV. JAMES DEAN DEAD.
Beatrice, Neb„ July 8.-Rev. James Dean of Seward, Neb., died Monday afternoon at a local hosptal of typhoid fever. He was born In New Albany, Ind., and was 32 years old. His mother, two sisters and one brothor survive him. The body has been sent to New Albany for burial.
Date: 1908-07-08; Paper: Omaha World Herald

NEW ALBANY, IND.
Mrs. Rebecca Rickman died at her home July 17. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. D. Long and Rev. B. J. Coleman. Mrs. Rickman leaves eleven daughters, three sons, five son-In-law, one daughter-in-law. twelve grand-children and many friends.
Date: 1908-07-25; Paper: Freeman

New Albany Weekly Ledger 12/9/1908
Charles C. Smith, forty five years old a farmer in Georgetown Township, died yesterday morning at his home two miles north of Galena. His death was due to pneumonia. Besides his widow, he is survived by several children. Mr. Smith was a brother of A.T. Smith, a prominent contractor of this city, and Mrs. C.W. Steinhauer, of this city is a sister. The funeral will take place from the family residence at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning and the burial will be in Wolfes graveyard near Georgetown.
The funeral was held at Holy Trinity Church at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning. Burial in Holy Triunity Cemetery.

New Albany Daily Ledger 23 Sep 1910 p 4, c 1 (roll 212): Mrs. Ann Huff, widow of George Huff, died at 10:30 this morning at her home at 1736 East Spring street. She was fifty-eight years of age and is survived by several children.
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Public Press 27 Sep 1910 p4 c3: Deaths During The Week—John Miller, formerly employed as a brakeman on the Monon railroad, was killed Thursday in the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern railroad yards at Flora, Ill., where he was employed as a switchman. News of his death was received by Julius Miller, Upper Fourth and Oak streets. Miller was thirty-five years old and unmarried, his home being at Saltillo, Ind. About two months ago he and Harry Hunt left the employ of the Monon and started for Salt Lake City but at Omaha, Miller decided to return and he secured a position in the yards at Flora several weeks ago. He was killed by being run over by a cut of cars in the yard.

New Albany Daily Ledger; 1910 12 09; Obituaries; Kinman, Moses Earl; Pg 4 Col: 1

Public Press; 1910 12 13; Obituaries; Kinman, Moses Earl; Pg 5 Col: 1

Theodore Smith
22 April 1912
Obituary of Theodore Smith - Theodore Smith was born March 13, 1851, in Floyd Co., Ind., and died at Barnett's Sanitarium, Kansas City, Mo.,
April 22, 1912, at the age of 61 years, 1 month and 9 days, his death being due to heart failure. His body was shipped to his home north of Rozel, April 24th, and interred in the Rozel Cemetery April 25th. Theodore Smith was married to Catherine Shuck in Harrison County, Ind., Dec. 24, 1878. To this union was born seven children, all of whom survive him; Mrs. Della Wood of Wichita, Leroy Smith now of Protection, Kansas., and the other five, Myrta, Yuill, Golden and Velvet, are still at the old home. Two grandchildren have preceded him to the better land, and one survives him, together with his wife and the children named above. Mrs. Smith, the wife and mother, has been an invalid for fifteen years, not having walked a step for eleven years. Theodore Smith was one of our pioneer settlers, having come to Pawnee county in '86 and settled on the claim where his family now resides. His wife and children followed him here in the spring of '87. He and his family have known all the hardships of pioneer life. He was a strong and sturdy man and lived an active life, and his sudden death came as a shock to everyone. He was well known and respected throughout his home community. One of the largest crowds the vicinity has ever witnessed gathered at the home Thursday at 3 P.M. to pay their last respects to their old friend and neighbor. The services at the home were conducted by Rev. Irwin of Burdett, and the Odd Fellows, of whom he was a member, took charge at the cemetery .
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Public Press 27 August 1912 p4 c4

BODY TAKEN TO INDIANA.
MT. STERLING. Ky.. July 28.—The body of Norman Engleman, clerk at the National Hotel, who died here suddenly Sunday night of acute indigestion, was taken to his home at Georgetown. Ind. today. Engleman was ill unly a few hours.
Date: 1913-07-29; Paper: Lexington Herald

Public Press; 1914 07 08; Wednesday; Obituaries; Mrs.; Kinman, Cora; Pg 5 Col 2

Only Negress in G. A. R. Dead
NEW ALBANY, Ind. Jan. 30.—Lucy Nichols, said to be the only negro woman honored with membership in the Grand Army of the Republic and pensioned by the government for her service in the Civil War as a nurse, died here yesterday. She joined the Twenty-third Indiana Regiment in Tennessee in 1861. Sanderson Post G. A. R., composed chiefly of members of that regiment, elected her an honorary member several years ago and helped obtain by special act of Congress a pension for her.
Date: 1915-01-31; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer

Lucy Nichols of Civil War Fame Dies.
Perhaps the only woman of our race holding membership in a Grand Army of the Republic post of white persons was the late Mine. Lucy Nichols, who died on the last day of January at New Albany,, Ind. She was a member of the Twenty-third Indiana regiment, having joined the regiment in Tennessee In 1861. Mme.(sic) Nichols was a member of Sanderson Post, G.A.R. and was pensioned by special act of congress several years npo. She was a nurse In the civil war and became famous for the care and sympathy which she displayed in attending sick and wounded soldiers on many battlefields.
Date: 1915-03-20; Paper: Cleveland Gazette

PP, Tuesday, 15 Jun 1915 p 7 c 1: Mrs. Mary Louise Bragdon, widow of Capt. Joshua Bragdon and a former old resident of New Albany, died Thursday night at her home in Washington, D. C. The body was accompanied to New Albany by Mrs. Bragdon's son, Marshal Bragdon, and was taken from the depot to Fairview Cemetery. A funeral service were held at the cemetery chapel. Mrs. Bragdon was eighty years old and was a native of New Albany, where she lived until she moved to Washington fifteen years ago. Before her marriage she was Miss Mary Louise Fitch, and was a daughter of the late Mason Fitch, a pioneer of New Albany. Her husband was a steamboat commander many years ago and later was connected with the old New Albany Rolling Mills Company. For many years Mrs. Bragdon was a member of the First Presbyterian church. Three daughters and a son survive her. They are Mrs. Louise Schofield and Misses Clara and Anna Bragdon of Washington, and Marshall Bragdon, of Muskogee, Okla.
(Contributed by Sue Carpenter)

Storm Devastates Town Bringing Death to Many. New Albany, Ind., Swept by Tornado
At least twenty five, perhaps fifty, killed and Great Property Damage Done by High Wind.
New Albany, Ind. March 23.—Between 25 and 50 persons were killed and probably 100 or more were injured in a storm which late today swept over New Albany, demolishing srores of residences and several Industrial plants.
Twenty-five bodies are known to have been recovered and it is expected this number will be materially increased when debris of wrecked buildings is cleared away.
The lighting system for the residence section was put out of commission and the work of rescue is proceeding with difficulty.
In addition to the bodies taken to undertaking establishments there were reports of others that were taken to private homes.
A baby, about six months old was found floating in a small stream into which it had been borne by the wind. The child was alive and clinging to a dog which apparently had been killed by the storm. It died in the arms of its rescuer. Later an aunt identified the baby and reported that both the father and mother hud been killed.
The streets in the path of the storm were a mass of wreckage and it was quickly found that outside assistance was needed. An appeal was made to the city authorities of Louisville, who sent policemen to the scene.
In addition all available Officers from Indiana State reformatory at Jeffersonville and from the Jeffersonville police force were hurried to the stricken district. A call was made on the governor for State troops and was reported tonight they were on the way.
Numbers of citiiena from nearby towns hastened to New Albany and offered such aid as they were aide to render.
Early in the night plans were under way for relieving those whose homes had been destroyed. At a mass meeting a large sum was subscribed and committees were appointed to direct tbe work of relief.
St. Edward's hospital, the only public institution of the sort in the city, soon was filled and the hospitals of Louisville placed their facilities at the disposal of the Injured.
The known dead are: Baby,--- Deering; Charles McCafferey, Clarence Miss. Edward Johns, Mrs. Charles Daily, Mrs. William Huff. Miss Elsie Lopp. Miss May l.opp, Mrs. __ __Dunch, Mr.___ ___Heyton, Mrs. John Didelot, a daughter, Cecilia, It. a son of six, a baby of 2 years : Rose Huff, 2 years old:___ ___Zurschnide, a boy. 15 years; nine unldentitied persons.
Date: 1917-03-24; Paper: State

Tornado Injured Die
Another New Albany victim Succumbs to Injuries gotten in Storm
New Albany Ind April 2 Jane Johnson died here today from injuries received in the recent tornado bringing the death list up.
Date: 1917-04-02; Paper: Republic

Date: 1919-05-23; Paper: The Rockford Morning Star
Death of Peter Strunk
Peter W. Strunk resident of Belvidere since 1875, passed away this morning at the family home, 720 Caswell street, of influenza. He has been la poor health for several months, but able to be about, until last Thursday. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. H. F. Lawler at 1:30 o'clock at the house Saturday afternoon. There survive his wife, one son Eugene S. at home, two sisters. Mrs. Suson Stonebreaker, Edgerton, Kansas, and Mrs. Elizabeth Reish of Saloma. Pa., and a brother, Ira J. Strunk of New Albany, Ind. Mr. Strunk was bom In Center County, Pa., in 1842. His marriage in Pecatonica to Miss Lucella Rogers took place in 1874. He served in the civil war, enlisting: In May in Company M, 142nd Illinois Volunteer infantry. The family has the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.

Name of Deceased: Christina E. Mosier
Obit: Mrs. Christina Mosier and old resident of this county, who had been suffering with chronic bronchitis at La Crosse, Wis. where she was living with her daughter. Mrs. W. J. Ott died there a few days ago. Until eleven years ago.. Mrs. Mosier lived near Georgetown where she was born
She leaves four children, Shelby Hopper of West Frankfort, Ill.; Mrs. G.L. Reynolds, of Trinidad Col.; Mrs. R.B. Molter, of Leon, Kan.; and Mrs W.J. Ott of LaCrosse. Also two sisters and one brother, Shelby Summers and Mrs. Carrie Zimmerman of Georgetown, Ind. and Mrs. James Martin of Palmyra.
Friday 3/14/1919 pg. 4 col. 3
New Albany Daily Ledger Submitters Name: Erica Beatty

WINCHESTER, Ky. August 24,—The body of Mrs. Fannie Hammond,, wife of a tenant on the Jesse Hodgkin farm at Elkin, will be taken Monday to Georgetown Ind, for burial She was about 30 years old., and a devoted wife and mother. The family has the sympathy of the community.
Date: 1919-08-25; Paper: Lexington Herald

25 November 1921
Obit Catherine Shuck - Smith
Catherine Shuck was born July the first, at Elizabeth, Harrison County, Indiana; died Nov. 25, 1921, at Rozel, Kansas, age 73 years, 3 months and 21 days. She grew to womanhood in the old home, and on December 24, 1878, she was married to Theodore Smith of Floyd County, Indiana. In 1888 she moved with her family, consisting of her husband, herself and four children, to Rozel where she remained until death called her to her long and eternal home. To this union were born seven children; Mrs. Della Woods of Garden City; LeRoy Smith of Protection; Yuill W. Smith, who made the supreme sacrifice during the war, October 17, 1948; Mrs. Myrta E. Davee, Golden F. Smith, Mrs. Minnie L. Blackwell and Velvet F. Smith of Rozel. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides these children, one sister, Mrs. Sarah Wilson of Elizabeth, Ind., and thirteen grandchildren. Mrs. Smith united with the United Brethren Church while yet in her youth and remained a faithful Christian to her death. In Mrs. Smith we have one of the most beautiful examples of Christianity; she became afflicted with blood poison in 1900 which left her a permanent invalid (Catherine ran a sewing machine needle in her finger), and while in all these years she was so afflicted no one ever heard her complain, and was always working at the things that her condition would permit her to work at, and was always cheerful, and had a smile and pleasant word for everyone. It is fitting here to mention the faithful and loving care of her daughter Myrta who assumed the responsibility and care of her during those 21 years of invalidism and like the mother never complained of her responsibility nor shirked what she considered her privilege. She was assisted by her brothers and sisters in the care but upon Myrta was the real responsibility. "Servant of God, well done! Thy glorious warfare's past, The battle's fought, the race is won, And thou art crowned at last." Rev. Jas. J. Via of Larned had charge of the funeral services which were held in the Baptist Church Sunday, Nov. 27 at 2:00 P.M. She was laid to rest in the Rozel Cemetery.
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NEW ALBANY DAILY LEDGER OBITUARY – 12/03/1921
The sweet and tender notes of the singer were stilled forever, and hushed were the story of the love and the kindness of the Creator in the mouth of the evangelist, when death called suddenly and quickly to, on Friday night in the home of friends in French Lick, where only last Sunday, the sweet singer of evangelism electrified and pacified the souls of many crowds. Mr. Sinkhorn’s death came as a shock to his countless friends, and even his own immediate ones were unable to reach his bedside until after the end. Five times on last Sunday did Mr. Sinkhorn, whose singing is well and favorably known in his home city of New Albany, sang in five of French Lick’s churches, carrying the message he loved to sing about. From this over-exertion and enthusiasm for the cause of his Master, pneumonia developed and within five days from the time his songs went out into the hearts of others, his own heart was stilled. It was not thought his condition was at first alarming and his own family was not called to his bedside until Friday morning and they reached there too late.
Death came in the home of the Methodist minister at French Lick, Rev. J. B. Starr. McClellan Sinkhorn was a member of Main Street M. E. Church and the leader of the choir there. He was also a member of the Modern Woodmen. His home is at 1120 Ekin Avenue, where the funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. Howerton in charge. Burial at Fairview. The body will arrive tonight over the Monon and be taken to the home by Seabrooks & Peters, undertakers. Mr. Sinkhorn was a piano salesman by profession. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Ruth Sinkhorn, eight children, two brothers and one sister. The children are: William L. Sinkhorn of Indianapolis; and Mrs. Earl Menton and Leslie A., Merrill, Harold, Ethel, Lloyd and Catherine Sinkhorn, all of New Albany. Brothers are Matthew of New Albany and James Sinkhorn of St. Mary’s; the sister, Mrs. Roann Bebbs.

Charley Royse
The body of Charley Royse, who died at Georgetown, Ind. will reach this city Tuesday morning on the 11:10 o'clock Chesapeake & Ohio train and be removed to kerr Brothers undertaking establishment. Mr. Royse was the son of James K. and Jane Johnson Royse, and was engaged in farming at Georgetown Ind. He is survived by one son, Kennawha Royse; his mother, Mrs. Jane Royse of Georgetown, Ind; five brothers, Austin Royse. Georgetown, Ind; Early Royse, Winchester, Ky; Clarence Royse, Kansas City, Mo., and Messrs. thomas and Doss Royse of Mt. Sterling. Funeral services will be held at Kerr Brothers parlors tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. burial in the Lexington Cemetery.
Date: 1922-08-29; Paper: Lexington Herald

From the New Albany Daily and Weekly Ledger, July 4, 1924, Page 4 Column 2, Very poor copy, punctuation is at my discretion of where it looks (sounds) like it should have been:
DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Mrs. Anna C. Kraft, 39 years old, wife of George A. Kraft, well known New Albany undertaker, died at 6:30 o'clock Friday morning at the family residence, 708 East Spring street, following a lingering illness. She whad been in critical condition for four months and death was not unexpected. Her death became __paired two years ago.
She was a native of this city where she had always lived, and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Kistner and a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Reising. She enjoyed a large circle of friends who were shocked to learn of her death, although they were aware it was impending. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church and took an active interest in church work. She was also a leading member of her class at St. Mary's Academy, this city, of which she was a graduate.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three children; Frank G. and Esther Marie and Dorothy Louise Kraft.
She is also survived by one brother, Dr. Paul F. Kistner, prominent physician at St. Louis, and two sisters, Miss Antoinette Kistner, of this city and Sister Mary Bennet of Webster Grove, Mo., who was Miss Dora Kistner before she entered the convent.
Funeral services were held at St. Mary's church at 8:30 o'clock Monday morning. Burial in St. Mary's cemetery on Charlestown avenue.

Daniel Mayfield
Deputy Sheriff Daniel Alonzo Mayfield
End of Watch: Sunday, January 24, 1926
Biographical Info Age: 59
Deputy Daniel Mayfield was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend six bank robbery suspects in New Albany, Indiana.
Deputy Mayfield and several other officers encountered the suspects at approximately 0400 hours. The officers chased the men to Stone Bridge over Falling Run Creek when they exchanged shots and Deputy Mayfield was mortally wounded. One of the suspects was also shot and killed but none of the remaining five were ever brought to trial for Deputy Mayfield's murder.
Deputy Mayfield was survived by his wife, daughter and two sons.

Valentine Merz,
Resident Here for Sixty Years, Dies
Veteran Restaurateur Was Oldest Living President of Athletic Club . Valentine Merz, 73 years old, prominent financier and retired restaurant owner, died suddenly Monday afternoon at his home at 4730 St. Charles avenue.
A native of New Albany, Ind., he came to New Orleans about sixty years ago. For years he operated a restaurant on St. Charles street where the Kolb restaurant, now stands. He. was the oldest living president of the Young Men's Gymnastic Club, now the New Orleans Athletic Association, a member .of the Elks and the Deutches Haus, and a director of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. He was a stockholder in the Dixie Brewing Company and in the Merz Products Company.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. today at the residence, followed by interment in Metairie cemetery. He is survived by his widow, who. before her marriage was Miss Anna Glese, and a grandson, Cyril M. Mainegra.
Date: 1929-06-25; Paper: Times-Picayune

Lawrence Renn was born June 17th, 1861, and after a prolonged illness was called out of this life on November 26th. He is survived by one brother, Joseph Renn, Sr.; by three sisters, Mrs. Mary Cassidy, of Streator, Illinois, Mrs. Nora Kerr, of New Albany, and Mrs. Stella Feeney, of Lafayette, Indiana; by other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held on November 27th and burial was in Leyden's Cemetery.
Source: Our Church Visitor, a monthly newsletter published by St. Mark's Evangelical Church, New Albany, Indiana
Volume XXIV January 1930
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Mrs. Anna Meyer, nee Schickling, was born in Nassau, Germany, August 1st, 1847. When she was three years of age the family came to America, where on August 27, 1867 she was united in marriage with Mr. John F. Meyer, who preceded her into eternity 43 years ago. Mrs. Meyer had not been in good health for sometime, but her end came without warning on Dec. 4th. She is survived by 3 daughters, Miss Elizabeth and Miss Nettie Meyer, Mrs. Edward Tether; by two grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Mrs. Meyer had for many years been a member of our church.
Funeral services were held on December 6th and burial was in Fairview Cemetery.
Source: Our Church Visitor, a monthly newsletter published by St. Mark's Evangelical Church, New Albany, Indiana
Volume XXIV January 1930
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Raleigh O. Gresham was born January 8th, 1875, and was united in marriage with Nellie Moore on October 26, 1914. Mr. Gresham was called out of this life December 8th, being survived by his wife; one brother, Benjamin Gresham, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held December 11th and burial was in Fairview Cemetery
Source: Our Church Visitor, a monthly newsletter published by St. Mark's Evangelical Church, New Albany, Indiana
Volume XXIV January 1930
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Betty Lou, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Mason, was born December 8, 1928, and after months of illness was called back home December 14th. She is survived by her parents and one sister, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on December 15th and burial was in Fairview Cemetery.
Source: Our Church Visitor, a monthly newsletter published by St. Mark's Evangelical Church, New Albany, Indiana
Volume XXIV January 1930
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Mrs. Elizabeth Cannon, nee Dingeldein, was born in New Albany, Indiana, February 11, 1860. On September 25. 1883 she was united in marriage with Mr. Thomas Cannon, who preceded her into eternity on June 26th, 1921.
Mrs. Cannon had been in failing health for a long time, and was called out of this life on January 17th. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary Hatfield, one brother, Adam Dingeldein, other relatives and many friends. She had long been a faithful member of the Bible School and Congregation.
Funeral services were held on January 18th and burial was in Fairview Cemetery.
Source: Our Church Visitor, a monthly newsletter published by St. Mark's Evangelical Church, New Albany, Indiana
Volume XXIV January 1930
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Miss Mary A. Kraft was born in New Albany, Indiana, October 9th, 1852. Twenty years ago she left New Albany to make her home with her sister, Mrs. H. T. Malone, in New Orleans, La., where she was called out of this life on March 5th. She is survived by two sisters—Mrs. H. T. Malone, and Mrs. Fred Goebel, of New Orleans; by three brothers—Dr. C. V. Kraft, of New Orleans, J. A. Kraft and Henry F. Kraft, of New Albany; other relatives and many friends.
While living in New Albany Miss Kraft was an active member of our church. She was ever ready and willing to give her services wherever they were needed.
Funeral services were held on March 7th and burial was in Fairview Cemetery.
VOLUME XXIV APRIL 1930 NUMBER 4
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Mrs. August Paulsen, nee Ruhlandt, was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, May 6th, 1860. On September 16th, 1897 she was united in marriage with Mr. August Paulsen. Mrs. Paulsen had been in failing health for a long time, and on March 10th was called out of this life.
She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. August Leaf; two sons, August and Robert; five grandchildren; two sisters; two brothers; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held March 12th and burial was in Fairview Cemetery.
VOLUME XXIV APRIL 1930 NUMBER 4
submitted by Sue Carpenter

John H. Meyer was born in Nassau, Germany, April 27th, 1846. Fifty three years ago he came to America and became one of the well and favorably known business men of our city. On July 20th, 1876 he was united in marriage with Miss Marina Rehkopf, who preceded him into eternity on May 10, 1916.
Mr. Meyer had been in poor health for some time, and on March 21st he was called home. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Emory Holady; by three sons, Oscar, Charles, and Henry Meyer; by seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; other relatives and many friends. Mr. Meyer also had been for many years a faithful member of our church.
Funeral services were held on March 24th and burial was in Fairview Cemetery.
VOLUME XXIV APRIL 1930 NUMBER 4
submitted by Sue Carpenter

John T. Hahn was born in New Albany, Indiana, June 18th, 1860. On September 14, 1887 he was united in marriage with Miss Mathilde Wolf, who preceded him into eternity on April 6th, 1918.
Mr. Hahn was called out of this life on February 7th, his death coming after an illness of but a few days.
He is survived by two daughters, Miss Barbara Hahn and Mrs. I. B. Drake; by one son, Edward; by one sister, one brother; five grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
Mr. Hahn had been a faithful member of our church, always interested in its welfare.
Funeral services were held on February 10th and burial was in Fairview Cemetery.
VOLUME XXIV MARCH 1930 NUMBER 3
submitted by Sue Carpenter

NEW ALBANY WEEKLY LEDGER OBITUARY – 04/22/1932
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth H. Sinkhorn, 58 years old, 1802 Beeler Street, widow of McClellan J. Sinkhorn, have been arranged for 2:30 o’clock Friday at the residence, with burial in Fairview Cemetery. She died Wednesday night at her home. Surviving are five sons, William L. of Indianapolis; Leslie A., Louisville; Harold, Merrill and Lloyd, New Albany; three daughters, Mrs. Earl Melton and Mrs. Alonze Board of New Albany, and Mrs. Edwin Sullivan of Mitchell; three brothers, Robert and Sanford Harned, both of Salem, and Sherman Harned of Morning Sun, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Gilliland of Salem, Mrs. Melissa Shilds of Scottsburg and Mrs. Lena Purlee of Pekin, Ind. She was a member of the Depauw Memorial Methodist Church..

Thomas K. Clements Dies in Rural Home
Funeral services for Thomas K. Clements, 64, tinner who died Saturday night in his home on Eagle Lane, near the city following a three months illness of a complication of diseases, will be held at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning in Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Clements; two stepsons, Adolph Endis and Clem Endris; 1 stepdaughter, Mrs. Gertrude Heeb; 1 brother, Walter Clements, Louisville; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Panter, Louisville and Mrs. George Duflot of Lake Charles, La.; twenty-two grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
Holy Trinity Catholic Church cemetery is on Green Valley Road in New Albany, Indiana.
Publisher: New Albany Tribune
Date: 1936 08 03 Title: Obituaries
Subjects: Clements, Thomas Page: 1 Column: 3

NAT 28 NOV 1936 p1c4
Illness Fatal to Mrs. Joseph Enochs
Mrs. Theresa Enochs, 54, died at 4:30 o’clock Friday afternoon at her home, 1661 Indiana Avenue. Surviving are her husband, Joseph W. Enochs; two sons, Marcus E. Enochs, New Albany, and Lester M. Enochs, Baltimore, Md.; a daughter, Mrs. William Renshaw, New Albany; three sisters, Mrs. Sophia Baum, new Albany, and Mrs. Minnie O’Brein and Mrs. Lew Thebald, both of Louisville, and three brothers, Joseph Baum and Chris Baum, both of Louisville, and William Baum, Cleveland Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 9 o’clock Monday morning in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, of which she was a member. Burial will be in Galena Cemetery.

Obit:New Albany Tribune 3-31-1937
Stroke Fatal to Benjamin Smith
Aged man, stricken pruning tree in yard of home. Falls from step ladder ---dies in St. Edwards Hospital.
Benjamin F. Smith 80, of 516 West Market St. died at 6:30 o'clock tuesday night in St. Edward's hospital, 3 hours after suffering a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Smith was stricken while pruning a cherry tree in the yard of his home and received other injuries when he fell from a stepladder to the ground.
surviving are two sons, the Rev. Marvin Smith, Floyd County and Emmett Smith, New Albany.
The body is at the George J. Shrader Chapel, 1715 East Oak St. where funeral sevices will be held at 2:30 o'clock thursday afternoon. A half hour later services will be conducted in the First Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

CHARLES HASSENMILLER.
Former dry goods dealer of New Albany, Charles Hassenmiller, 80. died at 2 a.m. Friday in a Louisville hospital following an illness of several months. Survivors: Wife. Elizabeth; daughter, Mrs. George Foreman; sons, Charles H. and C. Norton; brother, Dr. Morton Hassenmiller, and three grand-children. The body was removed to his home, 517 E. Main, New Albany, where services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday. Burial in Fairview Cemetery.
Southern Indiana News March 10 1939

RICHARD E. LEWIS.
Ill for several months of heart disease, Richard E. Lewis, 28, died at 2 a.m. Friday at his home on the Grant Line Rd., northeast of the city. Survivors: Parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Lewis; brother, Raymond D., and a sister, Mrs. W. E. Colglazier. The body was taken to Kraft's Chapel, pending services.
Southern Indiana News March 10 1939

JOHN S. FISHER.
Former employe of the old Ohio Falls Iron Company. John S. Fisher 80, died at his home, 717 W. Second, Thursday following an illness of four months, survivors; Daughter, Mrs. Bertha Rozelle, and a granddaughter. Services, 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the residence; burial, Graceland Memorial Park.
Southern Indiana News March 10 1939

Chyrel T. Smith, 88 of 829 E. Market Street, died at Floyd Memorial Hospital Saturday. He was a native of New Albany and a retired forman after 35 years at Paramount Plywood. The body will be at Mullineaux Funeral Home after 6pm today. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
(New Albany Tribune 8/9/1947 Page 5, column 6)

James Coyle Dies.
James Coyle, 84 years old, an old resident of the city, died at 6 o'clock Monday morning at his home at 1103 East Market Street. His death followed an illness of three weeks.
A native of Ireland, Mr. Coyle came with his parents to this city seventy years ago and has lived here since that time. He is survived by three sons, John J., Barnard and James Coyle, Jr., and two daughters, Mrs. John Schell and Miss Clara Coyle, all of this city. Mr. Coyle was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic church for many years.
From the New Albany Tribune, 17 November 1952, Page 1 Column 6:

The funeral was held at Holy Trinity Church at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning. Burial in Holy Triunity Cemetery.
Long Illness Fatal To George Kraft, Mortician
George A. Kraft, 68, died Sunday at 7 p.m. in his home, 2501 Glenwood Court, following an illness of several years. President of the Kraft funeral home, he was the third generation of his family to serve this community as a mortician.
Mr. Kraft was appointed a member of the State funeral directors board in 1938 by former Governor M. Clifford Townsend. In 1949 Governor Henry F. Schricker appointed Kraft as chairman of the Indiana Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers. He was also a member of the National Funeral Directors Association. In addition, Mr. Kraft belonged to the Falls Cities Funeral Directors Association and the Floyd County Funeral Directors Association.
A member of the American Bank's board of directors, he was one of the men who organized the bank. Mr. Kraft was also a member of the old New Albany Young Businessman's Club, which sponsored the New Albany Country Club. He was a charter member of the Club.
Active in business, fraternal and civic groups, Mr. Kreft took part in the community's centennial celebration, serving as secretary-treasurer on the centennial committee.
He held membership in the New Albany Chamber of Commerce, the local Elk's lodge, Knights of Columbus and the Manzanita Tribe of Red Men. He was also a member of St. Mary's Catholic church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Antoinette M. Kraft; two sons, Frank G. and Paul E. Kraft; three daughters, Mrs. William B. Janes, Mrs. Raymond B. Jenks, all of New Albany, and Mrs. Frederick C. Sadtler of Jeffersonville; one sister , Mrs. Frank Ritter, of Louisville; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary's church with interment in the church cemetery. The body is at the Kraft funeral home. The Knights of Columbus will meet in the funeral home parlors at 7:30 Tuesday night for Rosary devotions.
Pallbearers will be Harry E. Daily, Cletus E. Endris, Dr. A. P. Hauss, Edward H. Meyer, Julius C. Mosier, Paul A. Niemaier, Edward F. O'Brien and Robert M. Thorn.
From the New Albany Tribune, 17 November 1952, Page 1 Column 6:

Indiana Rites Held For Mrs.A. L. Davis
Requiem Mass has been celebrated in New Albany. Ind., for Mrs. Arthur L. Davis, the mother of Mrs. J. A. Nicklies. 2034 Rugged Drive.
Mrs. Davis died unexpectedly Sunday in a New Albany hospital. Mass was celebrated Tuesday.
Besides Mrs. Nicklies. other survivors include a daughter Mrs. D. J. Perkins, New Albany Ind.; a son, Joseph S. Davis, Indianapolis. Ind.; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Date: 1955-06-16; Paper: Dallas Morning News

Mamie Starks Had A Remarkable Life
By MARY STEIN, Tribune Society Editor
Mrs. Mamie Starks died last week at the age of 86 but her kindness and goodness of character along with her ability as a teacher will leave their mark on the many left whose life she influenced. She held the respect of the white members of our community and of the Negroes in our town most of whom she taught during the 37 years she worked in the local schools. She began her career in 1910 and retired in 1947.
I am grateful to another retired teacher, Miss Lil Emery, for bringing „Miss Mamie‟ to my attention, and telling me much of the wonderful work she had done. I had heard about Miss Mamie all my life and was aware of the civic work she had done and the many boards on which she served, but I knew her only through the eyes of others and the complimentary remarks they made of her.
Miss Lil told me that the late Professor Buerk always referred to Miss Mamie as a heroine because of an interesting and tragic event. Mamie Starks began teaching in the little school known as the Olden Street school at the corner of Union and Pearl streets which is now the ball park. In April of 1917 when the cyclone hit New Albany that part of town was badly affected and the school house nearly demolished. Mamie freed herself from the rubble and frantically sought help, but the neighboring homes were wrecked, too, and every person unharmed was busily engaged with saving his own family.
So Mamie thought of her friend, Professor Buerk, and ran all the way into town to 7th and Spring to the old People‟s College for help and Prof. Buerk said he could scarcely keep up with Mamie who ran the distance back to the school, knowing that every minute could mean a life.
She worked with flash light into the night until every child had been freed. Many she saved, but some she found dead.
For years she served as principal of the Jackson Street School and taught at Griffin Street School, at Division Street School and at Scribner High School at West First and Spring. She also had charge of the choir at the Second Baptist Church and taught her school children to sing Negro Spirituals.
On one occasion her students presented a program for the Piankeshaw chapter of D.A.R. and when the D.A.R. committee offered money to Mamie to treat the children she refused saying “If the children can bring pleasure to anyone and entertain them, I don‟t want them to think that they should be paid for it but rather think of it as a gift they are blessed with to give.”
Miss Lil Emery also recalls that back when the teachers had the County Institute days and books were required to be studied and reviewed all awaited Miss Mamie‟s programs as they were of great interest since she was a fluent speaker and had a sharp sense of humor. She had a wonderful relationship with other teachers and Miss Lil added that on visiting days at schools Miss Mamie‟s classes were always found to be the best behaved.
When Mamie was called on to serve on any committee of a community agency, or on any project or drive, she always cooperated fully.
She is survived by a son, Stanley Starks, and nine grandchildren. Stanley is known to the present generation of school children as he is the driver of the school bus that transports the athletic teams and the elementary students when they are taken on visiting tours.
New Albany Tribune 09 September 1965

Name of Deceased: Oscar Morris
Newspaper: Banner-Gazette Submitters Name: Cathy Beard
Obit: Oscar Morris, of Georgetown, Dead
Oscar Morris, 75, Georgetown, died at 8 a.m. Sunday at Madison. (1-12-1967) The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Love Funeral Home, Palmyra. Burial was in Wolfe cemetery, Georgetown.

Nicholas Weisbach Dies.
Funeral services for Nicholas Weisbach, 69, who died Sunday night at his home at Bennettsville, north of New Albany, were held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at St. Joseph's Catholic church in Clark County.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Catherine Weisbach; six sons, Charles Weisbach, Logansport; James Weisbach, Indianapolis, and William, Frank and Edward Weisbach, and two daughters, Misses Lorena and Mary Weisbach, who live at home. He was a member of St. Joseph's church.
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)
New Albany Tribune 5 Nov 1967 p21 c2

Mrs. Viola HEISE BODENSCHATZ, 79 yr, of 2415 Charlestown Rd, d Fri at Floyd Mem Hosp. . . native of Cincinnati, Ohio, resided in Lousville, Ky, and Madison, IN before moving here. . . a member of New Albany 1st Presbyterian Church. . .Survivors: widower, George K.; Funeral at Kraft Funeral Home, burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Louisville, Ky
[1967 New Albany CIty Directory says she was wid of Geo.K.]
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)

The Courier Journal 29 Jan 1971 p5c2
Floyds Knobs – Mrs. Elizabeth Zeillmann, 91, of Floyds Knobs Rt. 1, died at 6 a.m. Thursday at Floyd county Memorial Hospital, New Albany.
She was the former Elizabeth Thomas, a native of Floyds Knobs. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Navilleton.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Funeral, 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary’S Catholic Church, Navilleton. Burial, Fairview Cemetery. The body is at Kraft Funeral Home, New Albany.

The Courier Journal 29 Jan 1971 p B11 c4
Floyds Knobs – The funeral for Mrs. Elizabeth Zeillmann, 91, who died Thursday, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Navilleton. The body is at Kraft Funeral Home, New Albany

New Albany Tribune; 1973 06 03; Obituaries; Kinman, John W.; Pg: 8 Col: 5

New Albany Tribune 13 Nov 1978 p2 c2
Roscoe Wilson, 77, of 1810 E. Elm St., died at 12:02 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Infirmary in Louisville.He was a native of Missouri and retired after fifty years as chief clerk for the Southern Railway.
Survivors include his wife, the former Charlotte B. Morris; two daughters, Mrs. Reeda Burks of New Albany and Mrs. Dixie Cagle of Franklin; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a brother Oren Haesley of New Albany.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Dieckmann Funeral Home. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park.
(Submitted by Sue P. Carpenter)

Mrs. Alice Bull, wife of Benjamin F. Bull, was found dead at her home, 1006 East Spring street, Thursday last and death is attributed to a sudden attack of heart disease. Her husband is engaged in the commission business at 144 North Third Street,Louisville, and they have been boarding at the home of Mr. Allie King, 916 E. Spring street. Mr. Bull went to his place of business and Mrs. Bull went to her home in the adjoining block, Mrs. B. apparently being stricken while engaged in her household duites.
Loretta M. Day Smith, 91, of 615 E. Eighth Street, died Wednesday at Floyd Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Lanesville, and a retired beautician. survivors include a daughter Catherine Goebel of New Albany, a brother Cletus Day of New Albany; three sisters, Edith Soergel, Gertrude Ball and Evelyn Vigar of New Albany; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 9 am Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. visitation at Kraft Funeral Home will be after 1 PM today
New Albany Tribune 1/9/1981 Page 16 column 1)

Jolliff, Mrs. Annabelle Letitia Pickler, retired OKC kindergarten teacher and widow of Roy L. Jolliff. Born Aug. 4, 1895 New Albany, Indiana; died 3/31/1993. After retirement taught kindergarden at First Christian Church. Memorials may be made to St. Luke's Methodist Church or the church of choise. Guardian North Funeral Home Pulication: The Oklahoman; Date Apr. 2, 1993 Page Number 39
(Contributed by Linda Craig)

Mansel S. Krimm, 71, of Deatsville died Friday, Jan. 22, 1999, at his home. A native of Floyd County, Ind., he was a member of St. Gregory Catholic Church and a retired partner in Krimm Brothers Excavating Co. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Krimm, and his parents, Martin C. and Verlee (Bowling) Krimm. He is survived by two sons, Mansel Shane Krimm of Bardstown and William Joseph "Billy" Krimm of Deatsville; four sisters, Margaret "Peggy" Shelton of Big Clifty, Cecilia Larraine Lawrence and Dolores Jean Garcia, both of Deatsville, and Mary Wanda Federle of Louisville; two brothers, Myron F. "Pete" Krimm of Heber Springs, Ark., and Mark Anthony Krimm of Mays Creek; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25 at St. Gregory Catholic Church. Father Culpepper Elliott will officiate. Burial will be in St. Andrews Cemetery in Louisville. Greenwell-Houghlin Northside Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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