All Obituaries

John F. Watson, 89, passed away on Saturday September 23, 2023 at his home in Sellersburg following a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born on March 26, 1934 in New Albany, Indiana and was raised by Ben and Mabel Blankenbaker in Borden, Indiana.  He served in the United States Army for six years, and retired from Clark Memorial Hospital in 1999 after 31 years of service. John loved fishing, tinkering in his garage, NASCAR racing, and going to the casino (“going to the...

Fern Graham, 100, entered eternal life on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Lincoln Hills in New Albany, Indiana. She was born at home in Sellersburg, Indiana on June 22, 1923 to the late Chester and Helen Cleveland (Ehringer). Fern honorably served her country in the United States Navy during WWII. Prior to her retirement she was the owner and operator of Fern’s Beauty Shop of Sellersburg. Fern was a member of the St. John Paul II Catholic Church and the American Legion Post 204 of...

Mary Frances Lawrence, 87, entered eternal life on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her home in Bardstown, Kentucky following a short illness. She was born in Taylorsville, Kentucky on the 15th of August, 1936 to the late Eddie and Mary Hillard (Young). Soon after retirement from home health care, Frances realized she could not have idle hands and returned to work as a receptionist for hospice.  Her selflessness and giving spirit was evident throughout her career and her life. She enjoyed...

Jerry David Potts, 63, entered eternal life on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born in Louisville on November 15, 1959 to the late Norman and Stella Potts (Casey). Jerry honorably served his country in the United States and Army. He worked at the University of Louisville Hospital as a Surgical Technologist in the OR. Jerry attended church services at Free Gospel Fellowship Church in Pekin, Indiana.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being in...

James (Jimbo) William Reed was born on February 15th, 1932, in Coles County, Illinois to Carroll and Emma Reed. As a child, he spent much of his time exploring the outdoors as his father was a farmer and the family lived on the various farms that he was employed at. His father’s love of farming also allowed for the family to travel to many different places as he looked for jobs. It was perhaps these things that fostered James’s love for outdoor adventures and...

Virginia Curtis, 86 passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2023. She was born in New Albany, Indiana to the late Raymond and Lorine Grangier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harold Curtis. Virginia was a homemaker and a proud member of the Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Post 204. Left to cherish her memory are her sons Danny, David, and Gary Curtis; and her daughter Lori Hughes. There will be a committal service on Tuesday, September 5 at...

Marguerite Dreher, 67, entered eternal life on Monday, August 28, 2023 at her home in Borden, Indiana with her family by her side. She was born on January 5, 1956 to the late Hiram and Marguerite Fraley (Hinkle) in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Marguerite and Dale owned and operated Triple D Transport and Mar-Da companies. She also owned Miss Marguerite’s Produce in Borden, Indiana. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking for her family, taking care of her flowers and fishing. She will be...

Barbara J. Trissel, 78, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on December 19, 1944 in Batesville, Indiana to the late A.H. and Edna Wenning (Brancamp). Barbara grew up on the farm in Sellersburg, Indiana. She worked and managed several credit unions while she lived in Indiana. After moving to Florida she worked for United Solutions. Her work there included traveling across the country implementing credit union...

Karen Sue McRae (Bailey), 69, entered eternal life on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on June 8, 1954 to the late Harold Bailey and Virginia Long. Karen retired from Bell South where she worked as an administrative assistant for 33 ½ years. She was a member of Northside Christian Church. In her free time she enjoyed taking trips to the beach, playing Bunco and Softball. Survivors include her son, Adam Hadley, her daughter, Jenna Gravitt (Grant), her...

Mary Ann White, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at her son’s home.  She was born on November 4, 1936 to the late William Arthur Crider and Rhoda (May) Crider in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Mary Ann was a graduate of Silver Creek High School and became a legal secretary before returning to school where she earned her Bachelor of Science and Masters degree from Indiana University Southeast to become an elementary school teacher and taught for 29 years in the West Clark...