All Obituaries

  John J. Miller, 79, entered eternal life on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on the 10th of January 1942 to the late Lavern and Nellie Miller (Brown) in Chelsea, Massachusetts. John retired from the United States Navy after 30 years of honorable service to his country. He was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and a member of the American Legion Post 204 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. John attending church...

Sellersburg, Indiana William “Bill” Lozier, 92, entered eternal life on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.  He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.  Bill retired from International Harvester, was a member of St. John Paul II Catholic Church (St. Joe Campus) and the American Legion Post 204 in Sellersburg.  He was preceded in death by his sisters, Clarie, Dolly and Katherine and a brother,...

Memphis, Indiana Stephen “Jake” Allen, 55, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at his home.  He was employed at Diesel Injection for 33 years and also a self-employed family farmer.  Jake was a loving father, husband, son and grandpa.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Evelyn and Wallace McRae, Mary and Russell Allen and an uncle, Greg Allen.  Surviving are his loving wife, Elise Allen, parents, John and Virginia Allen, sons, Aaron (Niki) Allen,...

Dewanda K. Pederson, 58, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 30 2021 at Rolling Hills Health Care Center in New Albany, Indiana. She was born on the 14th of October 1962 in New Albany, Indiana. Dewanda was known for in genuinely happy personality and her infectious, dimpled smile. She never met a stranger during her 58 years and will be dearly missed. Dewanda was preceded in death by her mother, Patty Shaw and by her brother, Barry Smith. Surviviors include her sons, Shawn Fosse of...

Jimmie R. Dugard, 71, passed away at his home in Sellersburg on Saturday, June 26, 2021. He was born to the late John and Mary Dugard (Gramlin) on January 14, 1950 in Glasgow, Kentucky.  Jimmie worked for Henry Vogt Machine Company of Louisville until its closing. He later retired from Cutting Tools Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky. Jimmie could always be found “tinkering” around the house, doing lawn work and picking up sticks. He thoroughly enjoyed helping his neighbors with...

Paul A. Taylor, 84, peacefully passed away once his kids finally shut up and left him to rest on June 19, 2021. A strong, gentle man, Paul was born and raised in the Memphis/Sellersburg area. He served in the Air Force Reserve for eight years. A favorite memory he loved to share was when young, he was hitchhiking along Hwy. 31 and was picked up by Colonel Sanders. PT was a retired laborer from Essroc after 45 years and had the guns to prove it. He enjoyed bird watching, inventing, creating...

James Robert “JR” Mounts, 56, of Sellersburg, IN, passed from this life on June 22, 2021, at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY.  He was born on May 15, 1965, in Winterpark, FL.  He was employed at Mitchell Plastics in Charlestown, IN, and was a member of the IBEW Local 369 as a Journeyman Wireman Electrician and held additional certifications in HVAC. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and looked forward to the annual trip to the Smokies with his...

Sellersburg, Indiana Clayton F. Mallory, Jr., 83, entered eternal life on Monday, June 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He retired from Speed Cement Plant after 43 years of service, a member of the Speed Church, Sellersburg Masonic Lodge and was a Purdue Master Gardener.  Clayton was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton F. Mallory, Sr., mother, Mae Robertson Mallory and a brother, Donald George Mallory.  Surviving are his loving wife of 66 years,...

William “Bill” Thomas Beyl, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 14, 2021, at Maple Manor Christian Home in Sellersburg, Indiana. He was born at home in Sellersburg on the 15th of October 1931 to the late Roscoe and Lillie Beyl (Amos). Bill graduated from Silver Creek High School and honorably served his country in the United States Air Force after graduation.  He earned his bachelor and master’s degree from Indiana University (Bloomington).  Bill was a...

Herbert “Gene” McRae, 101, entered eternal life on the morning of Friday, June 11, 2021 at Sellersburg Health Care in Sellersburg, Indiana. He was born at home in Elizabeth, Indiana on the 16th of April 1920 to the late Edgar and Hattie McRae (Leffler). Gene retired from Ambrosius Construction where he was a professional crane operator.  He honorably and faithfully served his country in the United States Army during World War II. Gene was a recipient of a Purple Heart and...