obituaries

Nov 15, 2023

Marlene Jo Stevens , 62 of New Albany, Indiana passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 15, 2023 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Marlene was born August 5, 1961 in Houston Texas. She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren, she had a huge heart and seen the best in everyone. Never judged only loved anyone she came...

Nov 15, 2023

Larry E. Nevins, Jr. , 57, entered eternal life on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Indiana. He was born to Larry and Dora Nevins (Faris) on August 8, 1966 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Larry enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, playing his guitar and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors...

Nov 14, 2023

Dianne Layne LaMaster Merillat , of Sellersburg, Indiana died November 14, 2023, aged 79 years old.  Dianne was an alumnus of Silver Creek High School and of Indiana University, where she earned a BS degree in secondary education and a MS degree in guidance and counseling.  She was a retired counselor from Charlestown High School, Charlestown, IN, where she...

Nov 2, 2023

Donald P. Broady , 79, entered eternal life on Thursday, November 2, 2023. He was born to John and Lorena Broady (Barker) on March 28, 1944 in Sellersburg, Indiana. Donald was the former owner of Sellersburg Motors Inc for over 20 years. He was a past member of the Sellersburg United Methodist Church and the Day Spring Emmaus Community....

Nov 1, 2023

James E. "Jim" Berry, native of Speed, Indiana cruised through the gates of Heaven on November 1, 2023. Born January 5, 1943, he's now reunited with his parents Cecil and Anna (Reed) Berry, and his brother Don Berry. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Pam (McKinley) Berry, daughter Alexandria Berry (Kyle Eisert), sister-in-law Becky (McKinley) Osburn,...

Oct 31, 2023

Bonnie E. Hurst , 87, entered eternal life on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Charlestown Place at New Albany. She was born on May 24, 1936 to the late Charles and Mary McNew (Queen)in Lilly, Kentucky. Bonnie was a home maker and a member of Borden Christian Church. Bonnie enjoyed  playing bingo and dancing at the Salem Senior Center....

Oct 29, 2023

Diana came to us on May 9, 1947 and left us to go to heaven on Sunday, October 29, 2023.  Everyday in between was a gift for all who knew her.  You couldn't get enough of her contagious smile and laugh.  She enjoyed her family, fun, warm weather, and sun. To say she had a dislike for cold weather...

Oct 29, 2023

Pauline Ashabraner Gray , 102, of Sellersburg, Indiana passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Maple Manor Christian Home. She was born September 23, 1921 to the late Ellis Ashabranner and Lola Hill Ashabraner Abbott.  Pauline was married to Forrest Gray on August 13, 1938. She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest, by her brother, Bernard...

Oct 24, 2023

Teddy Ray Jackson, 78, was born December 12, 1944 in Borden IN to Eunice Potts Jackson and Tommy Jackson.  Teddy was the oldest son of seven boys, (Tommy, Tony, Terry, Troy, Timmy, Tracy and one sister, Kitty.  He was wed Feb. 13, 1965 to Lucille Stearman, during this union of 54 years they had two children, Dana Marie Browning...

Oct 22, 2023

Paula L. Grimes , 64, entered eternal life on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana. She was born to the late William and Rita Smallwood (Napier) on May 6, 1959 in Louisville, Kentucky. Paula earned her bachelor's degree in education from Indiana University and her Master's in Education from the University of Louisville. She...

Oct 21, 2023

A funeral mass for Mary Roberta "Bert" Meunier, 83, of Borden, IN will be held at 10:30 a.m. ET Thursday, October 26, 2023 at St. John Paul II Catholic Church in Sellersburg, IN with burial in the church cemetery.  She died Saturday, October 21, 2023 at her home.

Mary was a native of Perry County, IN and...

Oct 21, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Ann Potts , 83, entered eternal life on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at IndianCreek Health Care in Corydon, Indiana. She was born in Borden, Indiana on January 14, 1940 to the late Walter and Ruby Akers (Wright).  Pat worked in administration for most of her life and was a member of the Borden Community Church. She enjoyed...

Oct 14, 2023

Brent L. Bibb , 36, entered eternal life on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. He was born on March 31, 1987 to Lewie Bibb and Tina Gladden (Jones) in Louisville, Kentucky. He was a member of Main Cross Baptist Church of Charlestown and a 2006 graduate of Charlestown High School. Brent enjoyed...

Oct 12, 2023

Clara D. Wigand , 49, of Evansville, IN passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023. She was born in Louisville, KY on April 7, 1974 to her parents, Wayne and Linda K. Hobbs.

She grew up in Sellersburg, Indiana and was valedictorian of the 1992 class at Silver Creek High School. She went on to graduate with honors...

Oct 11, 2023

Hobert E. Wright , 94, entered eternal life on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at his home in Borden, Indiana with his family by his side. He was born on September 20, 1929 to the late Roy and Dee Jackson in Greensburg, Kentucky. Hobert retired from ICI Ammunition Plant where he worked in maintenance. He was a lifelong member of...

Oct 11, 2023

Donald Joseph Thornberry , 65, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at his home in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He was born on December 7, 1957 to the late William and Jane Thornberry (Curly) in Louisville, Kentucky. Donald was preceded in death by his brother, Bruce Thornberry and by his sister, Theresa Schum.

Survivors include his wife Carol...

Oct 10, 2023

Ralph Lee Meek , 82, entered eternal life on October 10, 2023 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. He was born on May 8, 1941 to the late Marvin and Marie Meek (Prather) in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Ralph retired from General Electric and served on the Clark County Farm Bureau Board. He was a member of the...

Oct 8, 2023

Pauline Shepard, 94, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2023, surrounded by the warmth of her loving family.

Born on July 26, 1929, Pauline was a shining light from the moment she entered this world. She was the beloved daughter of Leslie and Altie (Steff) Keown and grew up in Morgantown, KY, where she developed the resilience...

Oct 7, 2023

Joanne Spoonmore , 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2023, at her home in Sellersburg, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, Scott Spoonmore, as well as her parents and her brother, Wayne Overby. She is survived by her son Nicholas (Dana) Spoonmore of Danville, KY; sisters Faye (Joe)Seigla of Greensboro,...

Oct 5, 2023

We are grieved to announce the passing of Brendon David Booher of Borden , Indiana.

Brendon died at the age of 34 on October 5, 2023.

He is survived by his mother Dawn Stanley, three brothers, James Booher, Thomas Booher, and Steven Booher.  He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews that he loved so...