All Obituaries

Mary C. Purlee, 78, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 15, 2018. She was born on March 24, 1940 to the late Imel and Opal Stewart (Cress) in Salem, Indiana. Mrs. Purlee was the owner/operator of “The Body Shop” a fitness and tanning salon formerly located in Sellersburg, Indiana. She also catered weddings and made wedding cakes. Mrs. Purlee enjoyed hosting bus trips for her customers to vacation destinations all over the United States. In her retirement...

Salem, Indiana Leonard J. Cannon, 48, entered eternal life on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.  He was a dog trainer, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Salem and a volunteer for the Crusade for Children.  Leonard is preceded in death by his mother, Phillis Cannon, grandparents, Arthur and Leona Cannon, Ruth and John Peake, Sr., uncle, John Peake, Jr., aunt, Patricia Mudd and his beloved dog, Sodapop.  Surviving...

David Arthur Markin, 77, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 3, 2018. He was born on September 1, 1941 to the late James and Doris Markin (Milligan) in Delaware County, Indiana. Mr.Markin honorably served his country in the United States Air Force and the United States Navy with a combined 20 years of service. In his retirement years he worked as an over the road truck driver. Mr. Markin was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church located in Clarksville, Indiana. He...

Sellersburg, Indiana Stephen Andrew Ehringer, 60, entered eternal life on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at his home.  He was a member of the St. John Paul II Catholic Church (St. Joe Campus), enjoyed fishing and spending time with his nieces and nephews.  Stephen was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma R. Ehringer and an aunt, Carolyn “Bits” Rose Ehringer.  Surviving are his father, Paul H. “Steve” Ehringer, Sellersburg, brother, Paul “Doug”...

Billie Jean Maiden, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 26, 2018 at Sellersburg Healthcare Center. She was born on April 6, 1932 in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late John and Rosa Jones.  Mrs. Maiden was an attendee of the First Baptist Church of Sellersburg, a member of the Victory General Baptist Church in Louisville and a homemaker for her family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Ralph Maiden, her son, Royce Maiden and her granddaughter, Tammie Bunch...

Borden, Indiana Mary June Kelly, 93, entered eternal life on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at U of L Hospital.  She was a Homemaker and a member of the Eastern Star.  Mary was preceded in death by her husband, A. H. Kelly and a brother, John D. Anderson.  Surviving are her son, Bob Kelly, Borden, Indiana, daughter, Debbie Kelly, Borden, Indiana, sister, Sally Montgomery, Crothersville, Indiana, grandchildren, Kim Ashley, John Kelly, Rob Kelly, great-grandchildren, Tyler Janes...

Borden, Indiana Paul E. Coffman, Sr., 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 in New Albany , Indiana .  He retired from Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville , served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, 101st Airborne Division, a member of the Masonic Lodge #416 in Greenville , American Legion Post #28 in New Albany and VFW.  Paul was a member of the Chapel Hill Christian Church and attended the United Methodist Church in Borden.  He was preceded...

Sellersburg, Indiana Anne Marie Lavery, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 20, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.  She was born on September 3, 1939 to the late Edward and Lela (Dion) Harrison in Watervliet, New York. Mrs. Lavery was a homemaker and worked in retail for many years. She was a member of St. John Paul II Catholic Church (St. John Paul Campus).   Mrs. Lavery was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Lavery. Survivors include her sons, Darryl Lavery...

Sandra Gay Donohue, 60, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Clark Memorial Hospital.  She was a Homemaker and member of the St. John Paul II Catholic Church.  Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Nadia Conner and a brother, Chuck Conner.  Surviving are her husband, Rodney Donohue, Sellersburg, sons, Daniel (Misty) Donohue, Sellersburg, Kevin Donohue, Sellersburg brother, Jerry (Jessica) Conner, Jeffersonville, sisters, Karen Conner, Clarksville, Linda...

Sellersburg, Indiana Brandon T. Haycraft, 31, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018. He was born on April 8, 1987 to Stephen and Paula Haycraft in Louisville and was a 2005 graduate of Silver Creek High School. Brandon honorably served his country in the United States Air Force where he served as Honor Guard and he was a Mail Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harold Haycraft and infant son, Christian Haycraft.  Surviving are his parents,...