All Obituaries

Karen L. Blankenbaker, 74, of Jeffersonville, IN. passed away at home on Friday, September 21, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Karen was the daughter of the late Amos and Gertrude Thompson of Jeffersonville, IN.  Karen was a lifelong member of St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Jeffersonville. Karen’s life was her family.  She loved being present for every family event. She had many hobbies. She was never without her camera and was considered the family...

Donnie Lee Winbun, Sr., 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Kentuckiana Medical Center in Clarksville, Indiana. He was born on September 24, 1942 to the late John and Lillain Winbun (Prince) in Louisville, Kentucky. Mr. Winbun was employed at Manheim Auto Auction where he worked as a runner. He was preceded in death by his sister, Billie Jean Hardman. Survivors include his loving wife, Barbara Winbun of Sellersburg, his sons, Donnie Lee Winbun, Jr., John Winbun,...

Tad Alan Bailey, 50, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. He was born on August 1, 1968 to Woody and Janet Bailey in Warner Robbins, Georgia.  Mr. Bailey honorably and faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Gulf War. He worked in logistics for the Bose Company. Mr. Bailey was a member of the 1987 graduating class of Silver Creek High School and Speed Memorial Church. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Elwood Bailey, grandfather,...

Maxine M. Carr, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 14, 2018 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana.  She was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on December 11, 1928 to the late Overton and Della William (Braham). Mrs. Carr was a Homemaker. She served as a volunteer for many years at Clark memorial Hospital. Mrs. Carr was preceded in death by her loving husband James A. Carr, by her daughter, Linda Carr Johnson, and by her grandson, Brian Johnson. Survivors...

Sellersburg, Indiana Lora M. Emerson-Dietrich, 102, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. She was born on March 29, 1916 to the late Spencer and Mary Ellen Emerson (Cox) in Mt. Washington, Kentucky. Mrs. Dietrich was a homemaker and a retired Seamstress. She retired from the Seinsheimer’s Coat Factory in New Albany, Indiana after 31 years of service. Mrs. Dietrich was a member of the Indian Creek Baptist Church...

Sellersburg, Indiana Kenneth Wayne Robinson, 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, September 7, 2018.  He was a 1979 graduate of Silver Creek High School, employed at Fire King and an avid U. of L. Fan.  Kenny also enjoyed taking frequent trips to the Great Smoky Mountains with his family.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Broaddus Robinson.  Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Terry Slattery Robinson, Sellersburg, daughter, Ashley Nichole...

Tammy S. Fackler, 54, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana. She was born on October 15, 1963 to the late Bobby and Joyce Cissell in Jeffersonville. Ms. Fackler worked in the commercial cleaning business for a number of years. She was preceded in death by her sister, Kathy Branham. Survivors include her son, Branden Fackler (Kimberly) of Sellersburg, Indiana, her brothers Rick, Bobby and Duck Cissell and her sisters Debbie Fortney...

Sellersburg, Indiana Roy E. Samples, 86, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 25, 1931 in Sellersburg, to Jeremiah and Veronica Samples. Roy worked for Essroc for many years before his retirement. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Samples and his step-son, David Dold.  Roy is survived by his son, Roy Alan Samples, Indianapolis, Indiana, daughter-in-law, Judy Nagle, New Albany, Indiana, grandchildren, Rachel Davis and...

BeLinda “Bink” Jones, 74, passed away on September 5, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a past member of the Ivey Hill Baptist Church in Underwood, Indiana. She loved singing and cooking and she volunteered at many local nursing homes. BeLinda was preceeded in death by her husband, Edward Jones, both parents, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters.  BeLinda is survived by her son, Tom Jones, daughter, TamiLa Sue Conroy, brothers, Allen Elliott, Jay Elliott,...

Palmyra, Indiana MSGT Charles Preston Allen, Retired, 81, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He was born on October 15, 1936 to the late Joseph and Velma Allen in Los Banos, California. Mr. Allen honorably and faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force earning the title of Master Sergeant.  During his career he served in many avenues of service including the Strategic Air Command, accounting and serving...