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Palmyra, IN, Virginia M. (Melton) Dale, age 78, passed away at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, IN, on October 19, 2021. She was born in New Albany, IN, on September 04, 1943, to Sherrill B. and Lucile H. Melton. Virginia Married Richard Dale on July 31, 1965 and spent 56 wonderful years together. She graduated Morgan Township High School in 1961, she also attended Indiana Central College. Virginia worked and retired from Farm Credit Banks of Louisville after over 30 years of service....

Palmyra, IN, Berthel “Bert” Meredith, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Bert was born in Sunfish, Kentucky, on February 02, 1936 to Benjamin Meredith and Janie Whobrey. He married Phyllis (Raisor) Meredith on September 25, 1970. Bert was a member of the Laborers Union Local 795, and worked in construction. He was a member of North Harrison Baptist Church. Bert enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, woodworking,...

Fredericksburg, IN, Catherine “Catie” Frances Zink, age 30, passed away on Friday September 24, 2021. She was born in New Albany, IN, on August 21, 1991, to Michael Lee Zink and Lori Ann (Rudolph) Zink. Catie was a graduate of West Washington High School, Class of 2010. She was a Certified Nursing Aid. Catie graduated from Brown Mackie School of Nursing in 2013. Her passions were her children, family, and friends. Catie is preceded in death by her two grandfathers, Buford Zink...

Palmyra, IN, Rita (Daus) Buechler, age 92, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Indian Creek Healthcare Center in Corydon, IN. Rita was born in Louisville, Ky, on April 13, 1929 to Jacob and Anna (Weaver) Daus. She married John C. Buechler on April 26, 1950 and enjoyed 57 years together. Rita loved crocheting, gardening, and often said she was proud of her family. She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; one brother, John Robert Daus; one sister Mary Daus; and one...

Jeffersonville, IN, Charles Henry Wise, age 78, passed away peaceful at his home on September 20, 2021. He was born in Lebanon, Ky, on March 21, 1943 to Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Yankey) Wise. Charlie graduated from St. Augustine Catholic High School in Lebanon, Ky. He was a truck driver who  worked for Davis Brothers Oil and the Pilot Corporation for over twenty years each, finally retiring from Pilot in 2019. Charlie loved his job, Traveling, Camping and spending time with friends and...

New Salisbury, IN, Shirley Ruth (Davis) Kennedy, age 83, passed away on September 16, 2021, at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, IN. She was born to Vance Sr. and Dorothy (Wright) Davis in Corydon, IN, on December 2, 1938. Shirley married Walter Lee Kennedy Jr. on September 02, 1966. She was a loving mother and homemaker, who enjoyed watching NASCAR, Hallmark movies, and spending time with friends and family.     Shirley is preceded in death by her husband; one...

Earl H. Book, age 92, passed away surrounded by his family on September 16, 2021. He was born March 06, 1929 to the late Anna (Jacobi) and Edward Book. He was a graduate of Morgan Township High School and earned a Business Degree from Bellarmine University. After serving his country in the Air Force during the Korean War, Earl began a very successful career in business. He served as Vice President of Jacobi Sales, working in Palmyra, and later as President of Carriage Ford in Clarksville,...

Palmyra, IN, Mabel Laverne (Cheatham) Whitmore, age 86, passed away on September 09, 2021. She was born on June 08, 1935 to Benjamin Franklin and Myrtle Mae (Pinkston) Cheatham in Willisburg, KY. Mabel married Harold L. Whitmore on December 24, 1955. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother great-grandmother, and homemaker. Mabel attended and was a member of the Palmyra Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, singing, travelling, spending time with her family, and serving...

Gene Allen Sommerville passed away peacefully on September 4th, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 81.   He was born in Greenville, Indiana, where he spent most of the last 40 years of his life.  He was very proud of the log home that he built there, and was easily persuaded to give tours when asked.     His favorite place of all was the barn on his property where he would spend endless hours tinkering or simply sitting enjoying the...

Palmyra, IN, Barbara Pearl (Stusse) Herrold, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday August 26, 2021. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 20, 1938 to Herbert and Pearl (Warner) Stusse. Barbara worked and retired from Clark Memorial Hospital as a Special Events Coordinator. Barbara enjoyed gardening, crocheting, playing cards, and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Cynthia Osmolak; two sisters,...