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Georgetown, IN, Jeffery Lane Kochert, age 54, passed away on January 22, 2022, at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, IN. Jeff was born in Louisville, KY, on February 12, 1967, to Raymond and Cara (Harmon) Kochert. He worked for Koetter Woodworking in Starlight, IN. Jeff was an avid hunter, enjoyed working puzzles, and watching NASCAR. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Jeff is survived by his daughter, Ashley Kochert; granddaughter, Halie Kochert; one sister, Angela...

Palmyra, IN, Charles Edward Sears, age 61, passed away on January 17, 2022, at Methodist North Lake Hospital in Gary, IN. He was born on August 15, 1960, in Corydon, IN, to Arthur Edward Louis and Doris J. (Papoy) Sears. Charles worked as a teacher and later for the Amazon company in Jeffersonville. He was a member of Palmyra United Methodist Church, a member of the Shriners International, and would often donate to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Charles enjoyed karaoke, music, and going...

Bradford, IN, Gerald “Jerry” Kenneth Jacobi, age 66, passed away peacefully in the Lord on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Indian Creek Healthcare Center in Corydon, IN. Jerry was born at the old St. Edward’s Hospital in New Albany, IN, on February 20, 1955, to Joseph and Lillian (Senn) Jacobi. He was well loved and enjoyed working with people at his jobs while employed with Dairy Queen and Rite-Aid. Jerry enjoyed music, movies, and going to Kings Island. He was a lifelong...

Hardinsburg, IN, William Stanley “Chopper” Courtney, age 75, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Baptist Health Floyd. Chopper was born in Georgetown, IN, on January 26, 1946 to Thomas and Mary Courtney. He married Karen (Durbin) Courtney on March, 05, 1982. He was a man of several talents that worked hard his whole life for his family. Chopper was a member of the Mason’s Lodge, Blue River 457. He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He...

Hardinsburg, IN, Katherine “Kitty” Ellis (Seibert) Smith, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 09, 2022. She was born January 23, 1936 in Louisville, KY, to the late Arthur J. and Maude E. (Short) Seibert. Kitty graduated from du Pont Manual High School in Louisville, KY. She married Donald O’Neal Smith on November 23, 1953. Kitty was a stay at home mother and raised three sons and one husband. She enjoyed gardening, canning, camping, traveling,...

Palmyra, IN, Mary Ann (Cahoy) Wilk, age 95, entered into her eternal rest on January 07, 2022. She was born in Chicago, IL, on September 11, 1926 to Ignatz and Anna (Nemlaha) Cahoy, who were both Czechoslovakian immigrants. Mary Ann married Francis “Frank” Peter Wilk on December 26, 1956. She was a longtime resident of Danbury, CT. Mary Ann had previously lived in Arizona, New York, California, and finally Indiana. She worked as a dietician for several V.A. hospitals and was a...

Palmyra, IN, Beverly Ann (Crone) Spalding, age 70, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 03, 2022. Beverly was born on May 20, 1951 in Corydon, IN, to Ray and Doris (Rowe) Crone. She married Patrick Spalding in 1969 and enjoyed 46 wonderful years together. Beverly graduated from Corydon Central High School. She owned and managed several rental properties. Beverly enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning, and floral design. She loved spending time with her family, especially all of...

Palmyra, IN, Frances (Holland) Sizemore, age 83, passed away peacefully at the Beehive Homes of Georgetown on Friday, December 31, 2021. She was born on February 18, 1938 in Asher, KY, to Haywood and Eliza (Polly) Holland. Frances married Elmer Ray Sizemore on May 05, 1956. She was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Hardinsburg, IN. Frances was a longtime resident of Palmyra, residing within the town for more than 57 years. She worked as a waitress and cook for the Stagecoach...

Depauw, IN, Daniel Franklin McCarty, age 61, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, IN. Dan was born on March 07, 1960 in New Albany, IN, to James and Margie (Gresham) McCarty. He married Rose Marie (Jones) McCarty on April 07, 1978 and have enjoyed 43 wonderful years together. Dan worked as a Machinist for several years, and later graduated with a degree in nursing from Ivy Tech. He went on to use his R.N. License to...

Clarksville, IN, Rudina Ann “Denna” Fankhauser, age 70, passed away on December 21, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd. Denna was born in Louisville, KY, on May 09, 1951 to Dorman Fankhauser and Margaret “Peggy” (Klarer) Cook. She graduated from Mount St. Joseph in Owensboro, KY. Denna worked for and retired from the United States Census Bureau. She loved ballroom dancing, helping the ASPCA, as well as other activities like Tae Kwon Do. Denna loved to spend time with her...