obituaries

Darren Wilson Butler

Darren Wilson Butler

May 13, 2024

Darren Wilson Butler , 59, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky surrounded by his family. He was born on November 24, 1964, in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

Darren worked for many years at Jeff boat ship yard of Jeffersonville.  A proud and honorable United States Army veteran, Darren served...

Timothy Blevins

Timothy Blevins

May 9, 2024

Timothy Blevins , a beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on May 9, 2024, at the age of 44. Born on October 27, 1979, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Jim and Carol Sue Blevins, Tim's journey began with resilience and determination. Despite his premature birth, he embraced life with a vibrant spirit that touched the hearts of all...

Helen Bierly

Helen Bierly

May 3, 2024

Helen Bierly, 86, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 14, 1938, in Borden, IN, she was the cherished daughter of the late Wilmer and Adeline Waggoner.

Helen dedicated much of her life to serving the community as a devoted employee at Silver Creek High School. Known affectionately as...

Mary Margaret Anderson

Mary Margaret Anderson

May 2, 2024

Mary "Margaret" Anderson passed away in her home in Virginia on Thursday, May 2, 2024; she was 83. Margaret was born in Sellersburg, Indiana, on February 7, 1941, to Joseph Conroy and Mary Irene (Weidert) Conroy. She was the 5th of nine siblings, four of whom survived her: Sue (Conroy) Howard, Francis Conroy, Katy Conroy, and Irene (Conroy) Carlow. ...

Rosetta Marie (Stroud)  Watson

Rosetta Marie (Stroud) Watson

May 2, 2024

Rosetta Marie Watson , beloved matriarch, dedicated community member, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024, at the venerable age of 104. Rosetta was born on November 6, 1919, in Bloucher, Indiana, to her loving parents, Harry and Myrtle Stroud.

Throughout her long and fulfilling life, Rosetta embodied warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to...

Bernee Hoomana Lewi

Bernee Hoomana Lewi

May 2, 2024

Bernee Hoomana Lewi , 75, a woman of unwavering faith and boundless compassion, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 10, 1949, in Hilo, Hawaii, to the late Joseph and Helen Lewi (Mederis), Bernee carried the spirit of her Hawaiian roots throughout her life.

For 26 years,...

Kenneth James Donahue

Kenneth James Donahue

Apr 26, 2024

Kenneth James Donahue, 92, of Sellersburg, IN, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at Lincoln Hills Health Center in New Albany, IN.

Kenneth was born December 3, 1931, to Fulton "Doc" Donahue and Verletta (Conklin) Donahue of North English, Iowa. He grew up in North English and graduated from high school in 1950. On May 11, 1951,...

Larry W. Jackson

Larry W. Jackson

Apr 25, 2024

Larry Jackson of Sellersburg, Indiana, age 70, entered eternal rest on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Larry was born January 27, 1954 to Don and Elsie Jackson whom preceded him in death. He grew up a country boy in Clay City, Indiana. Learning to drive on tractors in the field at a young age, he had a lifelong...

Kathryn Michele Payton

Kathryn Michele Payton

Apr 23, 2024

Kathryn Michele Payton ,64, peacefully departed this world on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Born on February 8, 1960, in Bainbridge, Maryland, Kathryn's radiant spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.

Having dedicated years of service, Kathryn retired from Humana, leaving behind a legacy of hard work...

Shirley Joann (Schamel)  Hurst

Shirley Joann (Schamel) Hurst

Apr 21, 2024

Shirley JoAnn Hurst , 88, peacefully transitioned to eternal life on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her home in Borden, Indiana surrounded by her family. Born on November 12, 1935, to the late Herbert and Dorothy Schamel (Phillips) in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

Throughout her life, Shirley worked alongside her husband in their cabinet business, managing the books and...

Sandra Pamela (Lindon)  Jackson

Sandra Pamela (Lindon) Jackson

Apr 16, 2024

Sandra Pamela Jackson , 82, peacefully entered eternal life on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her home in Pekin, Indiana. Born on October 24, 1941, to the late Cortez Caesar and Ruth Lindon (Millard) in Bonnie Blue, Virginia, Sandra's journey was marked by a profound dedication to education and the nurturing of young minds.

In 1968, Sandra...

Elizabeth "Bettye" A. (Pruden)  Pendygraft

Elizabeth "Bettye" A. (Pruden) Pendygraft

Apr 11, 2024

Elizabeth "Bettye" A. Pendygraft , 84, gracefully transitioned into eternal life on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Born on October 26, 1939, to James and Stella Pruden in Stanley, Kentucky, Bette leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness.

A devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Sellersburg,...

Elizabeth "Betty" (Paulin)  Owen

Elizabeth "Betty" (Paulin) Owen

Apr 10, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Owen , beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born on May 8, 1951, to the late Franklin and Clara Mae Paulin in Louisville, Kentucky, Betty's life was one of warmth, generosity, and devotion to her family and friends.

Throughout her career...

Tony Allen Parker

Tony Allen Parker

Apr 7, 2024

Tony Allen Parker , 52, of Memphis, IN, passed away on April 7, 2024 at Norton Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 20, 1971, in Jeffersonville, IN. Tony was known for his sense of humor, intelligence, loving nature, generosity, and independence. He was a devoted father to his son Cody Parker (Trinity). Tony also leaves behind his...

Norma Jean (Whalen)  Burgan

Norma Jean (Whalen) Burgan

Mar 29, 2024

Norma Jean Burgan, the beloved matriarch of her family and renowned for her "country cooking" skills, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024, at the age of 93. She was born on April 29, 1930, to the late William and Ethel Whalen, and throughout her life, she exemplified dedication, love, and unwavering faith.

Norma's devotion to her...

Evelyn L. (Zollman)  Burton

Evelyn L. (Zollman) Burton

Mar 26, 2024

Evelyn L. Burton, 86, entered into eternal life on March 26, 2024.

She was born in Lafayette, Indiana, to the late Ernest and Rosie May Zollman.

Evelyn was the co-founder, along with her husband, James, and son, Dennis, of Burton Farm and Construction Equipment.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  ...

Sandra "Sandy" (Lemaster)  Gramlin

Sandra "Sandy" (Lemaster) Gramlin

Mar 21, 2024

Sandra "Sandy" Mae Gramlin , 72, of Sellersburg, Indiana passed away on March 21, 2024. She was born on November 1, 1951 in Louisville, Kentucky. Sandy was a graduate of Shawnee High School. She dedicated her professional life to a lifelong career in medical transcription. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Sellersburg. Sandy will be deeply...

Richard "Red" Cissell

Richard "Red" Cissell

Mar 19, 2024

Richard "Red" R. Cissell , age 84 of New Albany, Indiana passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 19, 2024. Red was born on January 19, 1940 to the late George and Minnie Trosper Cissell in Louisville, Kentucky.

He honorably began his service to the United States Army in 1957. He got his first job at...

Grayson James Deckard

Grayson James Deckard

Mar 16, 2024

Grayson James Deckard , 11, left this world on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Norton Children's Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, after bravely confronting cancer. Born on August 15, 2012 in Jeffersonville, Indiana, Grayson's bright spirit illuminated the lives of all who knew him. A fifth-grade student at Silver Creek Elementary School, he excelled in his High Ability coursework, demonstrating...

James Bernard Schafer

James Bernard Schafer

Mar 13, 2024

James Bernard "Jim" Schafer , 81, of Sellersburg, IN, passed away on March 13, 2024. He was born on August 13, 1942, in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Jim was a beloved husband to Mary Jo (Hamm) Schafer and a loving father to Christine Heiligenberg (Jason) and Angela Banet (Jeff). He was a cherished grandfather to Nikolaus, Nolan, Caleb, Luke, Margaux, Mallory,...

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