All Obituaries

Hazel F. Salmon, 77, entered eternal life on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. She was born at home on May 22, 1944 to the late Clyde and Ella Mae Craig (Underhill) in Sellersburg, Indiana.  Hazel took pride in being a home maker. She could be found at any given time cooking, cleaning, sewing and reading.  She was a familiar face at the Sellersburg Dairy Queen where she worked for many years. Hazel is survived by her loving husband of...

Donald Smith, 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Meadow View Health and Rehab in Salem, Indiana. He was born on December 29, 1941 to the late Crit and Nora Smith in Hyden, Kentucky. Donald proudly served his country in the United States Air Force while being stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. He retired from Southern Gravure Printing in Louisville, Kentucky. During his retirement years, Donald drove a school bus for Salem Community Schools for almost 19...

Loren Lee Bower, 77, passed away on January 12, 2022 at Baptist Floyd Hospital in New Albany, IN.  He was born on March 18,1944 in Charlestown, Indiana to the late Wayne & Maude “Carter” Bower.  He was preceded in death by his brothers Wayne Edward and Donald Bower and brother-in-law Junie Helton.  He is survived by his loving wife Diann “Kaufer” Bower.  They were married for 56 years.  Three children, Milissa...

Joanna Gale Crone, 61, entered eternal life on Monday, January 10, 2022 at the Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana. She was born on August 1, 1960 to Robert and Joann Crone (Rice) in Louisville, Kentucky. Gale attended church services at the Memphis Christian Church in Memphis, Indiana. While studying Industrial Maintenance at IVY Tech, Gale discovered her true passion for helping people. She switched paths and became a Certified Nursing Assistant. She worked in the...

Donald E. Berry, 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He was born on February 8, 1951 to the late Marvin and Joan Berry (Burrows).  Donald was an avid golfer. He thoroughly enjoyed a good round at the Speed Golf Course. Donald was a family man. He cherished the quality time he spent with his children and grandchildren. Especially their Euchre games where he hasn’t lost his deal since the 37’...

Barbara Jean Cue, 81, passed away at the University Of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on August 1, 1940 in Long Beach, California. Barbara was a homemaker for most of her life. She was a member of Graceland Baptist Church of New Albany. Barbara leaves behind her companion, Michael Skeens of Sellersburg and her granddaughter, Jasmine Hanifen. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the Garr Funeral Home in Sellersburg with...

Terry Leon Druin, age 72, passed away peacefully with his wife and daughters by his side on Monday, January 3, 2022 at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Terry was born on June 20, 1949 to the late Kenneth Leon and Virginia Druin (Bailey) in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He retired from the United States Postal Service with over 44 years as a rural mail carrier in the Charlestown area. Terry thoroughly enjoyed operating his family farm in Memphis, Indiana. He was an elder...

Brittany Danielle Spear, 42, passed away at her home in Sellersburg, Indiana on Sunday, January 2, 2022. She was born in New Albany, Indiana on October 18, 1979. Brittany was currently employed with Trend Offset Printing of Charlestown. She was preceded in death by her sister, Rachel Taylor, by her step-brother, Eric Meyer, by her paternal grandparents, Lacy Taylor and Carolyn Anderson, by her maternal grandparents, Ronald and Ruby Crowe and by her step-paternal grandparents, Sylvester and...

Patricia J. Braun, 81, passed away peacefully at her home in New Albany, Indiana on Saturday, January 1, 2022. She was born on August 25, 1940 to the late George and Christina Kochert (Roberts) in New Albany. Cremation was chosen to honor her wishes.

Elizabeth Suzanne Nunley, 30, entered eternal life on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana. She was born on March 4, 1991 to John and Linda Mercer (West) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Eilzabeth was a Certified Nursing Assistant at The Villages of Historic Silvercrest in New Albany. Her passion in life was being the best mother to her 4 beautiful children. Elizabeth had a radiant soul and will be missed by all that knew her. She was preceded in death by...