obituaries

Jan 2, 2025

Michael Bently Allgood , a cherished resident of Underwood, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on Friday, June 28th, 1963, in Louisville, Kentucky, Michael was a beloved husband, dad, brother, and friend.

Michael is survived by his devoted wife, Clara "Jeanie" Allgood, and his loving children: Lukas Allgood,...

Jan 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Magdalena "Maggie" Hall on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the age of 73. Her kind spirit and resilient nature will be deeply missed by everyone who had the honor of knowing her.

Magdalena was born on October 23, 1951, in the Philippines, and grew up in...

Jan 1, 2025

Gregory "Smitty" Smith , a cherished resident of Louisville, KY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on Tuesday, February 3, 1959, in Evansville, IN. Smitty was a remarkable individual known for his kindness, passion, and extraordinary ability to craft stories that captivated all who were fortunate enough to hear them.

Jan 1, 2025

Lauri Ann Bamforth, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on a warm summer day in Syracuse, NY, on June 30th, 1963, Lauri's vibrant spirit and kind heart touched everyone she met.

Lauri made her home in Floyds Knobs, IN, where she worked as...

Jan 1, 2025

Gerald Dwight James , a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, at the age of 61. He resided in New Albany, Indiana, but his journey began in Chicago, Illinois, where he was born on Friday, May 10th, 1963.

Gerald was a highly skilled HVAC technician who was...

Dec 28, 2024

Mary Helen Rockey, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on September 3, 1957, in Louisville, Kentucky, Mary was known for her gentle spirit, dedication to her work, and the warmth she brought into the lives of everyone she met.

Mary devoted her professional life to...

Dec 27, 2024

Clifford Wayne Richardson , a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on Friday, December 27th, 2024, at the age of 61. Born on Sunday, September 1st, 1963, in Louisville, KY, Cliff was a Louisville native and a resident of Sellersburg, Indiana, where he was cherished by family, friends, and the community.

Cliff was an accomplished...

Dec 24, 2024

Melba Jean Kratz Salmon was born in Clarksville, IN on August 25, 1921. She spent her childhood by the Falls of the Ohio, a self-described River Rat. Melba was a lifelong member of the Ohio Falls Methodist Church.

She lived through the Great Flood of 1937, riding a rowboat to her cousins in Portland and staying there...

Dec 23, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Turk , 61, passed away on December 23rd, 2024 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany Indiana. Elizabeth was born on November 24th, 1963 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late William "Bill" and Patty Voyles (Boone).

Elizabeth was a devoted Certified Nursing Assistant, dedicating her time to the care and well-being of others at...

Dec 21, 2024

Kathleen Faye Edwards , a beloved member of the Greenville, IN community, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 21st, 2024, at the age of 63. Born on November 20th, 1961, in Jeffersonville, IN, Kathleen lived a life filled with warmth, kindness, and an ever-present love for her family and friends.

Kathleen worked as a dedicated...

Dec 21, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paula Kay Jackson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Paula left this world peacefully on Saturday, December 21st, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 60 years old.

Born on March 21st, 1964, in New Albany, Indiana, Paula spent most of her life...

Dec 21, 2024

Joyce Elaine Adams , 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21st, 2024, at Maple Manor Christian Home in Sellersburg, Indiana. Born on Sunday, December 19th, 1943, Joyce lived a life full of dedication, service, and love for her community and family.

Joyce spent her career as the Sellersburg Elementary School cafeteria manager  with the West Clark...

Dec 18, 2024

Pat (Patty among family) was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, on June 29, 1946, and adopted at birth by Lester Siple and Rosenell (Fleenor) Siple of Pekin, Indiana. She died peacefully, on December 18, 2024, in hospice care at Traditions at Hunter Station in Sellersburg, Indiana, following several years of rapid cognitive decline. Pat was survived by a number...

Dec 17, 2024

James F. Pugh passed peacefully on December 17, 2024 surrounded by his family at Westminster Health Care Center in Clarksville, IN. Jim was born on June 18, 1949 in Logansport, IN to Gerald and Ruth Pugh. He was married to Susan Rose Pugh on November 28, 1968 and they just celebrated their 56th anniversary on Thanksgiving.

That...

Dec 16, 2024

Mabel Jean Balmer , a beloved resident of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16th, 2024, at the age of 96. Born on January 3rd, 1928, in her lifelong hometown of Sellersburg, Mabel was a cherished member of her community who touched the lives of many through her warmth, kindness, and vibrant spirit.

A proud...

Dec 16, 2024

Doris Lee Chittick, a beloved resident of Memphis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the age of 88. Born in Columbia, Kentucky, Doris was a cherished member of her community and a devoted family woman whose warmth and kindness touched everyone she met.

Doris dedicated over 40 years of her professional life to...

Dec 15, 2024

Ruth Anne Andres , 82, of Sellersburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Ruth Anne was born on June 19, 1942, in Borden, IN, to the late Charles and Helen (Abbott) Davis. The youngest of eight children, she grew...

Dec 11, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Lois Haycraft, a deeply cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and beloved member of the Sellersburg community. Lois peacefully departed this world on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on a serene Tuesday, March 27, 1934, in Hodgenville, Kentucky, Lois was a beacon of love, warmth, and...

Dec 10, 2024

Robert Moorman Bassett was born January 29, 1940 in Danville, Kentucky to Elizabeth Mary Earthman Bassett and Charles Caroll Bassett. JoAnn, his older sister (5 years old at the time) remembers praying for a girl, but wanting a new baby brother. She was praying that way because it seemed to her that she would always get the opposite of...

Dec 8, 2024

Anthony Thomas Molina passed into eternal life on Sunday, December 8, 2024 in Charlestown, Indiana. He was born on June 15, 1989, in Avon Park, Florida, to Connie Gutowski of Charlestown, Indiana, and Antonio Molina of Sebring, Florida.

Anthony was vibrant soul, full of energy and a personality that drew people in effortlessly. He had a way...