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Dena Ann Cooley

F, #148533, b. 30 November 1957, d. 1 December 1957

Parents

FatherJack Franklin Cooley (b. 4 November 1932, d. 5 September 2007)
MotherJanice Fenger
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Biography

Dena Ann Cooley was born on 30 November 1957 in New Albany, Floyd Co., IN. She died on 1 December 1957 in New Albany, Floyd Co., IN. She was buried in December 1957 in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN, per death certificate.
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Timothy Patrick Byrne, Sr.

M, #148534, b. 5 January 1951, d. 26 March 2005
Pedigree Link

Family: Joan Denise Cooley

SonTimothy Patrick Byrne, Jr.

Biography

Timothy Patrick Byrne, Sr., was born on 5 January 1951 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY; son of Robert Taylor and Mildred Jean (Clarke) Byrne. He married Joan Denise Cooley, daughter of Jack Franklin Cooley and Janice Fenger, in August 1978 in New Albany, Floyd Co., IN, ceremony by Fr. James J. Sweeney. The marriage was short-lived -- Timothy remarried to Karen E. Black 29 DEC 1987 at Louisville. Timothy Patrick Byrne, Sr., died on 26 March 2005 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

MEMPHIS -- BYRNE, TIMOTHY PATRICK, SR., 54, died Saturday, March 26, 2005, at Norton Hospital in Louisville. He was a native of Clarksville, IN, retired from Naval Ordnance with 17 years of service and a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam Era. He was a former member of Southern Indian Coon Hunters Association, a self employed certified farrier, immediate past president of Indiana Farrier Association, former deacon of Sellersburg (IN) First Baptist Church and a member of Memphis Christian Church in Memphis. He is survived by his wife, Karen Byrne of Memphis; son, Tim Byrne Jr. of New Albany, IN; daughter, Kelly Byrne of Memphis; mother, Mildred Byrne of Clarksville; father, Robert Byrne of Winchester, KY; two brothers, Kevin Byrne of Sellersburg and John Byrne of Louisville; and a sister, Jean Byrne of Clarksville. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Memphis Christian Church, 13503 Memphis-Blue Lick Rd., Memphis, with interment in Bowery Cemetery in Memphis. Visitation will be from noon-8 p.m. Wednesday at Garr Funeral Home, 7806 Hwy. 311, Sellersburg and after 10 a.m. at the church. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Lou Gehrig's Disease Association.

Published in The Courier-Journal on Mar. 28, 2005.

He was buried in March 2005 in Bowery Cemetery, Memphis, Clark Co., IN, Findagrave #38803935.
Timothy Patrick Byrne, Sr., began military service Vietnam War era service, U.S. Navy, BM3.
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Vernon Lee Norton

M, #148537, b. 18 August 1954, d. 21 March 2009
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Family: Joan Denise Cooley

DaughterVirginia Shea Norton

Biography

Vernon Lee Norton was born on 18 August 1954 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY; son of Frank and Virginia (Ward) Norton. He married Joan Denise Cooley, daughter of Jack Franklin Cooley and Janice Fenger. Vernon Lee Norton died on 21 March 2009 in Salem, Washington Co., IN,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

VERNON L. "BUDDY" NORTON, 54 years of age, died Saturday at the Waters of Salem in Salem, Indiana.

Buddy was a native of Louisville, Ky., and was formerly a supervisor with the storm and sewer Maintenance Department for the city of New Albany.

He was a member of Floyd County Post V.F.W. #3281, American Legion Bonnie Sloan Post #28, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Tamara Norton-Lindsey.

Survivors include his wife, Joan Cooley Norton; children, Tim Byrne Jr. and Shea Norton; three grandchildren, Gary, Stephanie, and Samantha; two great grandchildren, Daniel Allen and Joshua Cain; sisters, Carolyn Doyle (Rich), Marilyn Pumphrey (Sonny), Linda Wheeler (Val) and Brenda Billman; and brothers, John Norton (Judy), Raymond Norton (Pam), and George Norton (Saundra).

Visitation will be at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring St., New Albany from 2:00pm – 8:00 pm Wednesday March 25th. Funeral Service will be held 12:00 noon Thursday March 26th, at the Kraft Spring St. Funeral Chapel with burial in Fairview Cemetery in New Albany.

He was buried in March 2009 in Fairview Cemetery, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN, Findagrave #177581983.
Vernon Lee Norton was also known as "Buddy" Norton.
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Cletus Louise Armstrong

F, #148546, b. 28 July 1925, d. 16 December 2017
Pedigree Link

Family: Russell D. Phipps (b. 20 May 1920, d. 12 May 1975)

DaughterJanet Louise Phipps+
DaughterJoyce Marie Phipps+
SonKarl Douglas Phipps (b. 3 October 1960, d. 11 February 1973)

Biography

Cletus Louise Armstrong was born on 28 July 1925 in Charlestown, Clark Co., IN; daughter of James and Eulalia Mae (Finley) Armstrong. She married Russell D. Phipps, son of Frank Douglas Phipps and Ida Mae Cooley, on 27 November 1946 in Jeffersonville, Clark Co., IN. Cletus Louise Armstrong died on 16 December 2017 in Sellersburg, Clark Co., IN,

Obituary -- The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky; Tuesday, 19 DEC 2017, p.A11 (Newspapers.com):

SELLERBURG

PHIPPS, C. LOUISE (ARMSTRONG),

C. Louise (Armstrong) Phipps, 92, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017. She was a founding member of Hamburg Church of Christ. Louise enjoyed many things but her true love was spending time with her family.

Louise was born on July 28, 1925 in Charlestown, IN to the late James Armstrong & Eulala (Finley) Kursner. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Russell D. Phipps; son Karl D. Phipps; son in law, Wayne Rice; and siblings, Dorothy Weber, Loren Armstrong, Melvin Armstrong & Marcella Burton.

She is survived by her daughters, Janet Stockdell (Vincent) & Jo Rice; grandson Jonathan Stockdell (Olivia); granddaughter Kimberlyn Rice; great grandson, Alexander; nieces, Marla Davis & Margie Fetter; and nephew, Charles Weber.

Visitation will be from 11 AM to 1:30 PM on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany, Indiana). Her funeral service will follow at 1:30 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home with burial to follow at Sellersburg Cemetery.

She was buried in December 2017 in Sellersburg Cemetery, Sellersburg, Clark Co., IN, Findagrave #206425950.
Cletus Louise Armstrong was also known as "Louise" Armstrong.
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Karl Douglas Phipps

M, #148547, b. 3 October 1960, d. 11 February 1973

Parents

FatherRussell D. Phipps (b. 20 May 1920, d. 12 May 1975)
MotherCletus Louise Armstrong (b. 28 July 1925, d. 16 December 2017)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Karl Douglas Phipps was born on 3 October 1960 in Clark Co., IN. He died on 11 February 1973 in Children's Hospital, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY,

Obituary -- The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky; Tuesday, 13 FEB 1973, p.6 (Newspapers.com):

SELLERSBURG – Karl Douglas Phipps, 12, son of Mr. And Mrs. Russell D. Phipps, 8217 Hwy. 60, died at 8:45 p.m. Sunday at Children’s Hospital, Louisville.

He was a member of the Sellersburg Church of Christ.

Surviving besides his parents are two sisters, Janet L. and Joyce M. Phipps, both at home; his grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Frank D. Phipps, New Albany, and Mrs. Eulalia Kursner, Sellersburg.

Funeral, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Haas-Garr Funeral Home. Burial, Sellersburg Cemetery. The body will be at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Monday.

He was buried in February 1973 in Sellersburg Cemetery, Sellersburg, Clark Co., IN, Findagrave #58113611.
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Clarence Wayne Rice

M, #148549, b. 1 April 1952, d. 16 October 2017
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Family: Joyce Marie Phipps

DaughterKimberlyn L. Rice

Biography

Clarence Wayne Rice was born on 1 April 1952; son of Paul L. and Edna (Quinn) Rice. He married Joyce Marie Phipps, daughter of Russell D. Phipps and Cletus Louise Armstrong, on 16 August 1975 in Sellersburg, Clark Co., IN. Clarence Wayne Rice died on 16 October 2017 in Memphis, Clark Co., IN.
Clarence Wayne Rice was also known as "Wayne" Rice. He lived in 1993 in Memphis, Clark Co., IN.
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Lowell Reed Rice

M, #148554, b. 29 October 1909, d. 14 August 1984
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Family: Vivian Elma Gilkey (b. 27 July 1915, d. 16 June 2003)

SonByron Lowell Rice+ (b. 6 October 1937, d. 25 January 2019)
SonLloyd Lee Rice (b. 2 June 1939, d. 3 February 2017)

Biography

Lowell Reed Rice was born on 29 October 1909 in Richland, Rush Co., IN; son of Clarence Jefferson and Clara Alma (Wade) Rice. He married Vivian Elma Gilkey, daughter of Herman Joseph Gilkey and Elma Payne, on 21 October 1935 in Hillsboro, Fountain Co., IN. Lowell Reed Rice died on 14 August 1984 in Wingate, Montgomery Co., IN. He was buried in August 1984 in Waynetown Masonic Cemetery, Waynetown, Montgomery Co., IN, Findagrave #114900503.
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Byron Lowell Rice

M, #148555, b. 6 October 1937, d. 25 January 2019

Parents

FatherLowell Reed Rice (b. 29 October 1909, d. 14 August 1984)
MotherVivian Elma Gilkey (b. 27 July 1915, d. 16 June 2003)
Pedigree Link

Family: Shirley Louise Short

SonTroy L. Rice
SonTodd Reed Rice
SonTrent James Rice

Biography

Byron Lowell Rice was born on 6 October 1937 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN. He married Shirley Louise Short on 24 June 1961 in Antioch Church, Mellott, Fountain Co., IN. He died on 25 January 2019 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Formerly of Fountain County.

Passed away Friday at home.

Son of Reed and Vivian Gilkey Rice.

Married Shirley White Short June 24, 1961 in Antioch Church in Mellott. She survives.

Also surviving are sons Troy (Sandy), Todd (Becky) and Trent (Leann) Rice; grandsons Jeremiah, Logan, Dakota (Megan), Jacob, Quincy; granddaughter Morgan; great-grandson Weston; siblings Lois Ingalsbe and Charlie Bob (Pat) Rice; sister-in-law Janet Wolf.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Linn and Lloyd Lee.

Graduate of Richland Township High School.

Attended Purdue University.

Served four years with the United States Air Force.

He farmed and raised cattle, and was employed as a supervisor with R. R. Donnelley for 40 years.

Member of the Attica Eagles, where he served many years as a Trustee, and Served several years on the South East Fountain School Board of Education.

Member of Evangelical Covenant Church.

He loved his family, enjoyed taking all the grandchildren on special vacation trips, wintering in Florida, golfing, bowling and caring for "his girls" ( his herd of cows).

Funeral service 11am Monday, January 28 at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate, with Pastor Stacey Littlefield officiating.

Visitation 3-7pm Sunday.

Memorial donations to ECC Backpack Fund.

He was buried in January 2019 in Dry Run Cemetery, Mellott, Fountain Co., IN, Findagrave #196352124.
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