All Obituaries

Janice Housel Shields, 70, passed away at her home in Sellersburg, Indiana. She was born on December 16, 1948 to the late Kermit and Beatrice Housel (Barksdale). Janice worked at as a cosmetologist for many years. In recent years she worked as a Slot Machine Attendant at Horse Shoe Southern Indiana Casino. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Shields. Survivors include her son, Travis Harrison (Linisa) of Sellersburg, step-sons, Stephen Shields of Florida, Buddy Shields of...

Rose Elizabeth D. Rauchmiller, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. She was born on September 2, 1933 to the late Tom and Ola Daugherty (Meredith) in Louisville, Kentucky. Elizabeth retired from CSX Rail Road where she worked as a Purchasing Clerk. She was a member of the Epiphany United Methodist Church in Louisville, the Derby City Lights and the NARBW. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband Ronald...

Alene Sanders, 82, of Charlestown, IN passed away with God’s peace and grace surrounded by the love of her life, Charles Sanders, and family on Monday, September 9, 2019.   Alene was born in the small coal mine town of Manchester, Kentucky on March 10, 1937 to Charles and Lona Smith. In 1955, she moved to the big city of Jeffersonville, IN and worked at the well-known Trolley Inn and Indiana Army Ammunition Plant. Alene was an active member of the Oak Park Women's Club and...

Joyce B. Gambrall, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Rockford, Illinois.  Joyce was a native of Sellersburg, Indiana.  She was born on October 25, 1934 to the late Emmett and Antoinette Burton (Meagher) in Louisville, Kentucky. She was a member of the St. John Paul II Catholic Church located in Sellersburg.  Joyce retired from West Clark School System after 25 years of service. She was a former member of the St. John Paul II quilters...

Sellersburg, Indiana Donald W. Renn, 94, was reunited in Heaven with his wife, Darvel, on Saturday, September 7, 2019.  He served his country honorably in the United States Army during WWII, retired from Old South Central Bell and a member of John Paul II Catholic Church-St. Joe Campus.  Donald was preceded in death by his loving wife, Darvel, a daughter, Patricia Renn-Scanlan and a son, Donald W. Renn II.  Surviving are his two sons, Stephen A. Renn, Sellersburg, Mark...

James “Jim” C. Hardy, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. He was born on January 10, 1929 to the late James and Evelyn Hardy (Gill) in Louisville, Kentucky. He honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Mr. Hardy worked at A. Diefenbach & Son in Sellersburg where he worked as a parts manager. He later became the Owner/Operator of Hardy Oil Company where he...

Aldine  McRae, 84, of Underwood, Indiana went home to be with Jesus at 7:11 A.M. on Thursday, August 29,2019 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. Aldine was born in Gradyville, Kentucky to the late Joseph and Katie Jewell.  In April of 1952 she married Donald W. McRae her husband of 67 years. They have two children, Stephen Wayne (Tami) McRae and Donna Jean (Walter) Wilmoth. She is survived by her brother, Ronnie Jewell of Sellersburg, her sisters, Joyce Jackson...

Sellersburg, Indiana Fred “Tommy” P. Johnson, Jr., entered eternal life on Friday, August 23, 2019 at his home.  He served his country honorably in the United States Army during Vietnam from Oct. 1965 until Aug. 1967, retired from Bales Motor Company after 39 years and a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Jeffersonville.  Surviving are his two sons, Tommy L. Johnson, Sarasota, Florida, Troy M. Johnson, Jeffersonville, step-daughter, Christie Moore, sisters,...

Sellersburg, Indiana Kathleen Medcalf, 93, entered eternal life on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Baptist Health Floyd.  She was a Homemaker and lifelong member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church in Sellersburg.  Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Martha Hill, her husband of 62 years, Gerald Medcalf, her daughter, Linda Likins and five siblings.  Surviving are her sons, Jerry W. Medcalf, Charlestown, Gary L. (Michelle) Medcalf, Sellersburg, Steven A....

New Albany, Indiana Viola Young Carter, 91, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Diversicare of Providence in New Albany.  She was born to Della Young Frustorfer Lenhart in Madison, Indiana, on February 12, 1928.  Throughout life she lived in Jennings County, Indiana, Knightstown, Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana and Southern Indiana.  She was a housewife and mother. She retired from the State of Indiana Unemployment Division.  She leaves her three daughters, Rose Anne Sorrels...