All Obituaries

Corydon, Indiana Velva Lee Bentley, entered eternal life on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at her home.  She was a Homemaker and member of Bible Believer’s in Louisville.  Velva was born to the late Boyd and Pinkie Hurley in Prater, Virginia and the oldest of nine children.  She always kept God and her family first.  Velva enjoyed a simple life including flowers, gardening and all of God’s little creatures.  She had a heart full of love and always looked out...

James “Eddie” Benson, 68, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of service.  Eddie was preceded in death by his father, James Robert Benson.  He is survived by his loving wife, Dianna Pittman Benson, Henryville, mother, Cleota Benson, Jeffersonville, son, Jim Benson, Sellersburg, daughter, Trishalana “Missi” Nolan, New Albany, step-daughter, Kelly...

James A. Burton, 87, entered eternal life on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at his home in Memphis, Indiana with his loving wife by his side. He was born to the late Johnny and Edna Burton (Calhoun) in Somerset, Kentucky. James was the owner and operator of Burton Farm and Construction Equipment. He was very passionate about providing top quality equipment to his customers. James was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey A. Burton       Survivors include his wife, Evelyn L....

Norma Schiller of Jeffersonville, Indiana and formerly of Charlestown, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Feb. 10th at Riverbend Assisted Living. She was born to Bessie and Lawrence Smith of Sellersburg and attended Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Charlestown. She is preceded in death by her husband, William (June) Schiller, her parents, a brother, a sister, and a grandson, Craig Schiller. Survivors include three daughters, Sherry (John), Susie (...

Terry Lee Whitworth, 59, entered eternal life on Monday, February 1, 2021 at his home in Sellersburg. He was born on July 25, 1961 to Narvin and Leverne Whitworth (Ford) in Hardinsburg, Kentucky. Terry was an Alumn of the University of Kentucky and a Certified Public Accountant. He retired from Samtec Inc. where he worked from 1994 until his retirement in 2016. Prior to working at Samtec, Terry worked at Monroe Shine & Company and Big T. Transfer Inc. Terry was a member of the St. John...

Helen Yourdesky, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Maple Manor Christian Home in Sellersburg, Indiana. She was born on April 4, 1933 to the late Tomas Flores and Rosa Lopez in Manhattan, New York, and was also raised by her loving step-father, Arturo Lopez.  Helen was a retired Registered Nurse. She worked at the Loma Linda University Hospital in Loma Linda, and Riverside General Hospitals in California. After traveling the world as a military family Helen...

Salem, Indiana Michael Ray Farmer, 60, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. Michael was born on April 27, 1960 to Darel and Margaret Farmer (Taflinger) in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He was a 1978 graduate of William W. Borden High School. Michael was a supervisor at Kimball International located in Salem. He was with the company for 42 years.  Michael was a member of Pekin United Methodist Church and the Salem Moose...

Patrick “Terry” Baize, 78, entered eternal life on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at his home in Sellersburg with his family by his side.  Terry was born on June 26, 1942 to the late Cary and Bessie Baize (Daniels) in Whiting, Indiana.  He was a retired self employed electrician. Terry was a deacon at his church, Bethel Baptist Church of Memphis, Indiana for over 40 years. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time on the golf course, fishing and a good game of cards, but...

Floyds Knobs, Indiana James Harold Hinton, 65, entered eternal life on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd.  He was a New Albany High School Class of 1973 graduate, retired from APEX Trailer Service, attended Georgetown Christian Church, member of Jefferson 104/New Albany 39 Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, York Rite, Murat Shriners and Tri County Shrine Club.  James was also an Eagle Scout.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James Bruce and Juanita Hinton...

Joseph W. Bates, Jr., 86, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.  Born on July 19, 1934, Joseph was a child of the Great Depression, and, like many of that era, came from humble beginnings.   While material possessions were few during his childhood, Joseph was rich in the love and support provided to him by his parents, Joseph W. Bates, Sr. and Gertrude Rose Bates, as well as his many siblings.  It was clear at an early age that Joseph excelled at all things...