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2000


From The Evening News, Jeffersonville, Indiana, April 24, 2001, pg A5, c2&3
Mary Agnes Mitchell
Funeral services for Mary Agnes Mitchell, 78, of New Albany, Floyd Co, Indiana, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 27, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, New Albany, with burial in West Haven Cemetery, New Albany.
She died Monday, April 23, 2001, at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services.
She was a native of Lebanon, Ky., and a retired employee of the old Indiana Army Ammunition Plant in Charlestown. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, New Albany.
Survivors include six daughters, Yolanda Mitchell, Louisville, Syrilda Mitchell and Karen Mitchell Carrier, New Albany, and Inez Mitchell, Pamela King and Gloria Mitchell Proctor, Jeffersonville; a son, Geno R. Mitchell, New Albany; two sisters, Mary Gladys Bond, Louisville, and Marcella Cole, New Albany; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation at Baity's Funeral Home, New Albany, will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 26, and 7 to 9 a.m. on Friday.

Beryl “Red” Jarrard, 85
Beryl “Red” Jarrard, 85 of New Albany, brother of a local resident, died Monday, May 24, 2004, in Providence Retirement Home.  He had previously lived in Sellersburg.
His wife, June Jarrard, preceded him in death.
Mr. Jarrard had served in the Army during World War II.  He was a lifetime member and past commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hobart Beach 1693 and the Bonnie Sloan American Legion Post 28 in New Albany.
He was a member of Parkplace United Methodist Church and the Sellersburg Moose Lodge.
Surviving are three sons, Gerald Jarrard of Gosport, John C. Leddon and Robert Leddon; and a brother, Fred Jarrard of Lafayette.
Graveside services are Friday in West Lafayette.
(Source: Journal and Courier, May 25, 2004, Page B2)
Submitted by Linda Rodriguez

JEFFERSONVILLE GRESHAM, WELDON GROVER, "RED," 88, died Wednesday. Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday, October 31, 2005, at Scott Funeral Home's Main Street Chapel.Visitation: 1-8 p.m. Sunday, and after 10 a.m. Monday. Published in The Courier-Journal on 10/28/2005.   Weldon 'Red' Grover Gresham 88; World War II Army veteran
Funeral services for Weldon "Red" Grover Gresham, 88, of Jeffersonville, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday Oct. 31, at Scott Funeral Home's Main Street Chapel, with burial in Walnut Ridge Cemetery. He died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, at Rolling Hills Healthcare Center, New Albany.
He was a native of Crandall, a retired construction supplies heavy equipment operator for both New Albany Concrete Service and River Coal and Supply Company in New Albany. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Teamsters Local 89.
Survivors include two sons, Jim Gresham and wife, Jannifer, Georgetown, and Charles "Chick" Krininger and wife, Velma, Charlestown; one daughter, Bonnie Crick and husband, Melvin, Jeffersonville; one sister, Verna Rutherford, Georgetown; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Mary Ailene Harper; and his parents, Shelby and Kathryn Thomas Gresham.
Visitation at the funeral home will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, and after 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31.
The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Hospice and Palliative Care of Southern Indiana or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
(Contributed by Mary Hoegh)  

Officer Frank C. Denzinger
End of Watch: Monday, June 18, 2007
Biographical Info Age: 32 Tour of Duty: 4 years Badge Number: 2216
Officer Frank Denzinger was shot and killed when he and another officer responded to a domestic disturbance call.
The officers responded to a report of a confrontation between a mother and her son in the 6000 block of Rachel Court in Georgetown at about 1830 hours. Upon their arrival, while they were conversing with the mother in the driveway, her 15-year-old son ambushed both officers from an upstairs window of the residence.
The suspect, who was using a high-powered, World War II relic M-1 Garand rifle, struck Officer Denzinger with a second round between the side panels of his bullet-resistant vest, before the other officer was able to return fire into the home.
Officer Denzinger was transported to University Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, where he succumbed to his wounds. The other officer was seriously wounded, but survived.
The suspect was found six hours later inside the residence having committed suicide.
Officer Denzinger had served with the Floyd County Sheriff's Office for four years. He is survived by his wife, 2-year-old daughter, parents and two sisters.


Kenneth O. Summers
Died: Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Kenneth O. Summers, 85, Elizabeth, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services in New Albany.
Born Aug. 17, 1922, in Evans Landing, he was the son of the late Osco and Eula Perry Summers.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, a retired bus driver for Floyd County schools, a member of First Baptist Church in New Albany and the teamsters union, and a life member of Hobart Beach Post 1693 in New Albany.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Summers.
Survivors include two sons, Randall Lee Summers of Greenville and Richard Lynn Summers of Elizabeth; two sisters, Ruth Utz of Floyds Knobs and Eunice McRae of Elizabeth; a friend, Carolyn Faulkenburg of New Albany, who cared for him; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation: Sunday, Feb. 3, from 12:30 to 8 p.m. and Monday, Feb. 4, after 9 a.m. at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Georgetown.
Funeral: Monday, Feb. 4, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with burial in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany.
Officiant: Pastor Chuck Salvo.
The family suggests memorial gifts to Hosparus.
 Transcribed and Contributed by Erica Beatty

Robert A. (Bob) Summers, 78, New Salisbury, died Tuesday, July 14, 2009, after a battle with many illnesses.
He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War, retired from Naval Ordnance in Louisville and a member of VFW Old Capitol Post 2950 in Corydon.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Burnie Eugene Summers, and his parents, Burnie and Gladys King Summers.
Survivors include his wife, the former Patricia A. Stanley; a daughter, Debra Euler; three sons, Duane Summers, James Pierce and Bobby Pierce; a brother, Hubert Thomas Summers; a sister, Marsha Wagner; and seven grandchildren.
Cremation was chosen.
Memorial service: Friday, July 17, at Swarens Funeral Home in Ramsey.
Officiant: Father Dan Atkins.
  Transcribed and Contributed by Erica Beatty

Evening News and Tribune (Jeffersonville-New Albany, IN) - March 6, 2009
Deceased Name: Grace M. Martin
Grace M. Martin, 93; of Greenville Funeral services for Grace M. Martin, 93, of Greenville, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Grace Lutheran Church, New Albany, followed by private interment in Sappenfield Cemetery near Bradford. She died Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, New Albany, and was retired from the U.S. Census Bureau. Survivors include two sisters, Linnie Larson, Greenville and Barbara Poston, St. Petersburg, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews and friends that love her dearly. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Martin; three brothers, Arno Croxall Jr., James Croxall and William Melcher; and one sister, Delphine Dunlap. Visitation at Seabrook Dieckmann & Naville Funeral Homes, Oak Street Chapel, will be from noon to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Grace Lutheran Church.
Transcribed by Erica Beatty

Sebert G. Dodge, of GreenvilleFuneral services for Sebert G. Dodge of Greenville, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Love Funeral Home, Palmyra. He died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at Mercy Providence Retirement Home, New Albany.Visitation will be at the funeral home from 3 to 8 p.m. today, and after 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Published in The Evening News / The Tribune from 11/16/2009 - 11/18/2009
Contributed by Erica Beatty


GREENVILLE DODGE, SEBERT G., 89, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2009 at Mercy Providence Retirement Home.

He was a native of Greenville, a member of the Greenville United Methodist Church and a retiree of Hillerich & Bradsby Company.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Veda Dodge; and son, Sebert L. Dodge.
He is survived by his daughter, Sheila Schelling (Lynn); son, Gordon Dodge; grandson, Brian Dodge; daughter-in-law, Linda Dodge; and stepgranddaughter, Denise Cunningham.
Funeral: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Love Funeral Home, Palmyra, IN. Visitation: 3-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Greenville United Methodist Church, in lieu of flowers.
The Courier Journal Nov 16 2009
Contributed by Erica Beatty


GREENVILLE DODGE, RALPH, 85, died Friday, May 15, 2009. Funeral: 2 p.m. Love Funeral Home, Palmyra, IN. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Sunday, after 10 a.m. Monday.
The Courier Journal May 17 2009
Contributed by Erica Beatty

DODGE, SEBERT L., 65, passed away Monday, February 23, 2009. He was an Army veteran who proudly served in Vietnam. He retired from the Hillerich and Bradsby (Louisville Slugger) Company after forty years of service. He was preceded in death by his mother, Veda Martin Dodge. He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter, Denise Cunningham; grandson, Noah; sister, Sheila Schelling (Lynn Anthony); brother, Gordon Dodge; father, Sebert G. Dodge; two sisters-in-law, Jackie Johnson and Debbie Reischman (David); and nephew, Brian Dodge. There will be a private funeral service 1 p.m. Friday at Arch L Heady Westport Road with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Greenville, IN. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be given to the Autism Society of Kentuckiana.
The Courier Journal Feb 25 2009
Contributed by Erica Beatty

Greenville - Mrs. Isabelle Taylor, 68, died at 10:25 a.m. Thursday at Floyd County Memorial hospital at New Albany. She was a member of Greenville Christian church.
   Surviving are her husband, Raymond Taylor, two sons, Elbert Martin, Georgetown Route 1 and Myron Martin, Menlo Park Calif., a daughter, Mrs. Seibert Dodge, Greenville, three sisters, Mrs. Charles Housel and Mrs. Bessie Curts, New Albany, and Mrs. Florence Frederick, Georgetown, five brothers, Homer Baker, Borden, Palmer Baker, Crandall, and Irvin, Herschel, and Charles Baker, Watseka, Ill., 10 grandchildren and a great grandchild.
   The Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Love Funeral home at Palmyra with burial in the Wolfe cemetery, Georgetown.
The New Albany Tribune Friday 3-1-1963 pg 6, col 4
7:29 PM 12/11/2009
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New Albany, Ind., Jan 30 - Paul Reisling  founder of the Pau! Reising Brewing Company, and one of the best known German citizens in the Falls cities, died this morning after a short illness, leaving an estate valued at $150,000. He leaves a wife and one daughter.
Indiana Journal February 3, 1897
The New Albany (Ind.) Tribune says that Wm. Letcher, a fugitive slave from Louisiana, residing in that city, committed suicide lately by shooting himself. He was half insane with the fear that he would be seized by his former owners and be carried back to the South. He leaves a wife and four children.
[Douglas Monthly, Aug. 1, 1860, submitted by: Candi H. - 2009]
Lucille Elizabeth Stewart  (Mayfield)
Lucille Elizabeth Stewart, New Albany, 87 passed away Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 6:30 a.m. in Rolling Hills Health Care Center at New Albany, Indiana. She was married November 23, 1942 to William Jayhew Stewart, who passed away April 18, 1992. She was a retired employee of the old B.F. Goodrich Company in Salem, Indiana a member of the Antioch Christian Church in Elizabeth, Indiana and had been a resident of New Albany, Indiana for the past 27 years, and was formerly of Salem, Indiana. Born April 7, 1922 in New Albany, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Roscoe Phillip and Irene (Mix) Mayfield. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include son, Michael J. Stewart (Marjorie), Charlestown, Indiana; daughter, Karen Wilson (Joseph "J.P."),     New Albany; sister, Pauline Marie Chaffin; two brothers, George Daniel and William Elliott Mayfield, all of Lanesville, Indiana; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Dawalt Funeral Home in Salem, Indiana. Visitation 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday and after 11:00 a.m. Tuesday. Interment is at Crown Hill Cemetery in Salem, Indiana.
Newspaper: Courier Journal Date: 01-17-2010
Submitters Name: Keathan L. Mayfield


       



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