All Obituaries

Robert M. Smith, 86, died Sunday, July 15, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Louisville, KY., and was a self-employed carpenter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Parrish Smith. Survivors include two sons, Robert Lee Smith of Clarksville, and Freddy Smith (Mary) of Clarksville, and two daughters, Pamela Aldridge (Tom) of Florida and Connie Nelson (Buddy Bateman) of Clarksville, and his companion for the last 12 years, Dorothy Barney of...

Brenda Stith Spence, 74, died Friday, June 29, 2018 at her home. She was born in Payneville, Kentucky and was a retired Accounts Receivable Clerk for Diesel Injection Services in Louisville. She was an Elder at Howard Park Christian Church in Clarksville. Survivors include her husband, David Spence, two sons, Derek Spence (Donna) of Jeffersonville, Jonathan Spence of Bowling Green, KY., a sister, Nadine Gillooly (Joe) of LaGrange, KY., and two grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held...

James E. Huntsinger, 78, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at his home. He was born in Jeffersonville, and was a retired Millwright for International Harvester.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Jones Huntsinger and a daughter Pam Huntsinger. Survivors include two sons, Brent Huntsinger of Clarksville and Daryl Huntsinger of Henryville, a daughter, Diane Ritchert (Tony) of Lexington, KY., a sister, Barbara Wilson of Jeffersonville, a grandson, Casey, two granddaughters, Stacey...

Elizabeth "MeMe" Spainhour, 96, died Sunday, June 24,2018 at Clark Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Little Rock, AR., and was a retired cafeteria worker for Clarksville Community Schools.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Spainhour. Survivors include two sons, Eddie Spainhour (Patricia) of Charlestown and Danny Spainhour (Betty) of Clarksville, three grandsons, Justin Spainhour (Topher), Jeff Spainhour (Jessy), and Josh Spainhour...

James W.  "Jim" Payne Jr., 75, died Thursday, June 21, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Louisville, his family moved to Red Boiling Springs, TN where he was raised until he turned 18 when he moved back to the Louisville area.  He worked in computers at GE and retired from Ford. Jim was very involved in giving back to his community by serving as a Police and Fire Commissioner, Liaison Director of Code Red, Neighborhood Watch Program, the...

James W. Rissler, 81, died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Clark Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Hardin Co. Ky., and was a retired Assistant Chief of Police for Clarksville, and court bailiff for Judge Joe Weber and the Clarksville Town Court, and served as a Town of Clarksville employee for 52 years. He was a Marine Veteran, a member of American Legion Bonnie Sloan Post 28, the Clark County FOP, and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He was preceded in death...

William George Snyder, 94, died Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Westminister Health Care in Clarksville. He was born in Prairie du Chien, WI., and was a retired soap maker for Colgate Palmolive Co. He was an Army Veteran of WWII, a member of VFW Post 3281, American Legion Bonnie Sloan Post 28, Life Member of the NRA, the Southern Indiana R & P Club, he attended Grace Lutheran Church in New Albany. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Snyder, and a sister, Glee...

Carol Jane Jones, 85, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Autumn Woods Health Campus surrounded by her family. She was born in Lockland, Ohio and was a retired Floral Designer for Nance's florist in New Albany. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehova's Witnesses in Sellersburg.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph A. Jones. Survivors include a daughter, Susan McPheeters (James) of New Albany, a son, Wayne Jones (Ivy) of Louisville, a sister, Shirley Inman of...

Richard Alvin Lynch, 80, died Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Clark Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Jeffersonville and was a truck driver for Mr. "P" Express. He was a member of Northside Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Robin Rider Lynch, two sons, Richard Lynch (Beverly) of Greenville, IN., and David Lynch (Pam) of Henderson, TN.,his mother , Anna Lynch of Jeffersonville, two brothers, Gary Lynch (Sandra) of Jeffersonville, and Alvin Lynch of Jeffersonville, ...

Ray Lewis, 78, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 30. He was a lifelong resident of Clark County and a graduate of Charlestown High School. Ray played varsity basketball at Louisiana State University and, as he completed his masters' degree, he coached the freshman team at LSU. Upon returning to Indiana, Ray taught mathematics and filled the role of athletic director at Clarksville High School. He was named regional Athletic Director of the year on two occasions during his...