All Obituaries

Jeanne Ann Smith, 63, died Monday, September 10, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. she was born in Mitchell, IN., to Russell and Juanita Jones Tanksley who preceded her in death.  Survivors include her husband Keith Smith, two sons, Jason Hiser of Elizabeth, and Austin Hiser-Smith of Elizabeth, two daughters, Jennifer Norman (Chris) of Palmyra and Farrah Hiser-Smith of Louisville, a step-son, Jamie Hiser of Elizabeth, a step-daughter, Amber Murray (Sloan) of Palmyra, two...

Kenneth Raymond Redden, 84, died Friday, September 7, 2018 at his home. He was born in New Amsterdam and was a Riverboat Pilot & Captain for Kanna River. He was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War.  Survivors include his daughter, Dena Marie Lawrence.  Cremation was chosen per his request. 

Evelyn Joan “Crum” Coomer, 88, of Clarksville, a Christian woman, joined her Heavenly Father on August 21, 2018. She was born on August 7, 1930. She was a proud 1948 graduate of Jeffersonville High School. For 51 years she was the owner and manager of Cannon’s Florist in Clarksville. During her years at the florist, she enjoyed the interactions with her customers, friends, and employees. Her original floral designs were appreciated by many. Most important to her was her...

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...