All Obituaries

Dawn Michelle Blankenship, 58, entered into eternal life on January 28, 2023. She was born on November 19, 1964 to the late Samuel Scott and Janine Luther.  Those who are loved very much don't really go away.  They walk beside us day by day, unseen, unheard, but always nearby.  Those that love Dawn will never be alone, she will be missed by every soul who ever says their hellos and goodbyes.  Not a day will go by that you won't be missed or loved.  Never...

Nancy Lee Patus, 69, passed away suddenly on January 27, 2023.  She was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on August 20, 1953, and was the adopted daughter of the late Jack and Rebecca Nagel. Nancy was a passionate educator, working with multiple school systems in Southern Indiana for over 15 years.  After retirement, she enjoyed splitting her time between Indiana and Florida.  Left to cherish her memory are her son Jacob Patus; stepson, Matthew Patus; and Giovanni Marquez...

Sharon Mae Potts Richardson, 62, entered eternal life on Thursday, January 26, 2023 following a short Illness. She was born on December 13, 1960 to the late George William “Bill” and Nora Potts (Davis) in Louisville, Kentucky. Sharon grew up in the Daisy Hill area of Borden, Indiana. She worked as a cosmetologist for Fantastic Sams during her working years and was a full time care giver for ailing parents. Sharon enjoyed vacationing with her family to the beach and the mountains....

Doris M. Fox, age 74 born April 11, 1948 passed away peacefully at Green Valley Care Center in New Albany.  She is a retired employee of the Census Bureau in Jeffersonville.   She had lived in Jeffersonville for a long time.  She is the daughter of the late Jessie Fox and Alice O. Fox. Also, proceeded in death by a brother, Jessie C. Fox, and beloved cat, Sheda.  She is survived by her siblings, Barbara A. Kirk (Dennis), New Albany, Alice “Faye”...

Beatrice G. Carpenter (Farley), 83, passed to her rewards in heaven on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at her residence in Charlestown, Indiana. Beatrice was born on May 8, 1939 in Gobles Michigan to William Burton Farley, Sr. and Hallie Farley (Kinner). She married Virgil R. Carpenter on November 26, 1975 in Bangor, Michigan. She worked in customer service for most of her life. Beatrice worked at Bangor Foods, Adams Electronics of Bangor, K-Mart of Louisville, Kentucky and Walmart of...

Mark Kayrouz, 64, of Sellersburg passed peacefully on January 15, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He bravely fought many health issues, but he always put the needs of others before himself. Mark had many interests.  He was an avid golfer, loved IU basketball, NASCAR, classic rock music, but especially sitting on his front porch with a cup of coffee in his hand watching the sunrise.  He was a graduate of Silver Creek High School and lived most of his life in...

Rita McCartin, 84, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 14, 2023.   She was born in Taswell, Indiana on March 18, 1938 to the late Sherman Russell and Edna Taylor, and grew up in New Albany.  Rita was an administrative secretary for over 40 years at Indiana University, Southeast and was a proud supporter of all IU athletics. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and Me-maw (or great-grandmother). She loved spending time with her family and friends, being with her...

William “Phillip” Lee, Jr., 68, entered eternal life on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at his home in Pekin, Indiana. He was born on June 24, 1954 to the late William and Eleanor Lee (Palmer) in Guam. Phillip honorably served his country in the United States Army where he specialized as a paratrooper. He was a retired electrician by trade. Phillip was very savvy with computers which earned him multiple certifications in the field. In his free time he enjoyed computer programming and...

Richard Lee Wooldridge, 84, entered eternal life on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Diversicare of Providence Transitional Care in New Albany, Indiana. He was born on November 2, 1938 to the late Jack and Katherine Woolridge  (Quambe) in Acme, Indiana. Richard honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church of Charlestown and Shriners International. Richard received Accolades for serving more than 50 years as a Shriner. He was an...

Paul J. Ledbetter, 48, entered eternal life on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He was born on May 26, 1974 in Effingham, Illinois. Paul worked as a mutual clerk at Church Hill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. He was a member of the Calvary Christian Center of Louisville and the Local 541 Union. In his free time he enjoyed gardening, video games and his cars. Family was very important to Paul. He loved spending quality time with his children,...