obituaries

May 31, 2023

Gwendolyn (Akers) Conaway , 89, formerly of Borden, passed away May 31, 2023. She was born August 10, 1933 in Borden, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Ruby Akers; her spouse, Arnold Conaway; and her siblings, Marvin Akers (Polly) and Fayetta Burns (Paul), all from Borden.

Gwen retired from Haas Cabinet in...

May 31, 2023

Sharon Everitt , 83, entered into eternal life of May 31, 2023 at her home in Sellersburg. She was born in Jeffersonville, Indiana on December 28, 1939, to the late Albert and Rose Kahl. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Joanna Grimm and her grandson Cole Grimm. Sharon was a beloved employee...

May 30, 2023

Russell Edward Prather , 94 of Sellersburg, Indiana went home to his heavenly father on May 30, 2023 at Clark Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family after complications from multiple health issues.

Russell was born on February 11,1929, in Sellersburg, Indiana, to Grover Edward Prather and Anna Marie (Dietz) Prather.

Russell graduated from Silver Creek High...

May 28, 2023

Trudy I. Wigginton , 78, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at her home in Charlestown with her family by her side. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on the 31st of July, 1944. Trudy was a self-employed beautician for 52 years until her retirement. She was a member and avid volunteer of the American Legion Post 204...

May 23, 2023

Connie Mack Gillenwater ,80, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023 in Scottsburg, Indiana.

He was born in Clarksville, Tennessee to the late ET and Ola Gillenwater on August 2, 1942. Connie was a proud veteran of the United States Army, and was self-employed for many years. He leaves behind many friends to cherish his memory.

May 20, 2023

Ronald Lee Kelley , 74 entered eternal life on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at his home in Sellersburg with his family by his side. He was born on October 28, 1948 to the late Grant and Evelyn Kelley in Clarksville, Indiana. Ronald honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of St. Anthony...

May 17, 2023

Paul R. Stiffey, Sr. , 79, entered eternal life on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Rolling Hills Healthcare Center in New Albany, Indiana. He was born on September 8, 1943 in Somerset, Pennsylvania. Paul was a retired welder by trade. He honorably served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion Post...

May 8, 2023

Beverly L. Leach , 79, entered eternal life on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. She was born to the late James B. and Della Mae Hill (Butts) on January 2, 1944. Beverly was a devout Christian and a member of the Hamburg Church of Christ. Beverly worked in the clothing department...

Apr 28, 2023

Marvin K. Couch , 97, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023.  Marvin grew up in Charlestown, Indiana, born on April 9, 1926, to Charles Couch and Lelia Bottorff Couch.  He graduated from Charlestown High School in 1944.  He was a WWII Navy veteran. Marvin married Wanda Spurgeon on September 8, 1951, and they lived in Sellersburg a long time...

Apr 27, 2023

Nadine Evans , 75, entered into eternal life on April 27, 2023.

She was born in Fairbury, Illinois on April 5, 1948, to the late Herbert and Rose Marie Fehr, one of ten siblings.

She was preceded in death by her husband Fred Evans and son Brian Evans.

Nadine enjoyed her retirement spending...

Apr 25, 2023

Wanda H. Coleman, 98, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2023. She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky to the late Luther Harrell and Lillie Harrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, George A. Coleman, by her son George David Coleman, and by her grandson Garry G....

Apr 23, 2023

Brooke Nicole Ashley , 33, entered eternal life on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on January 28, 1990 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Brooke was a 2008 graduate of Henryville High School. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Donald Ashley and by her maternal grandfather, Jack Richards.

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Apr 20, 2023

Cory Trent Davis ,33, son of Anthony Williams and Christy Davis entered eternal life on Thursday, April 20, 2023. He was born February 24th, 1990 in Louisville, Kentucky. Cory grew up in Memphis, Indiana, graduating from Borden High School in 2009.

Cory was a jack of all trades, from creating his own music, to fixing electronics, cars...

Apr 18, 2023

Louis Bertrand French, Jr., of Harlingen, Texas, peacefully passed April 18, 2023 at fifty-nine years of age. He was born March 9, 1964 to the late Louis Bertrand and Mary Helen French in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

Louis received a master's degree in medical nuclear physics from the University of Cincinnati, was licensed as a Medical Physicist by the...

Apr 10, 2023

Judy Dean "Deana" Hurst Eckert , 57, passed from this world into eternal life on Monday, April 10, 2023. She was born in Harrodsburg, Kentucky to Ben Condit Hurst and the late Judy Bast Hurst. Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband of 28 years, Mike Eckert; son Benjamin Eckert; daughter Emily Eckert; father Ben Condit Hurst;...

Apr 2, 2023

David Allen Dreyer , 71, entered eternal life on Sunday, April 2, 2023 while enjoying the Word of the Lord at his church. He was born on Christmas day in 1951 to the late John and Margaret Dreyer (Prather) in Jeffersonville, Indiana. David worked as design engineer for 51 years and was the owner operator of Enterprise Technical Solutions...

Mar 31, 2023

Mary Lee Cunningham , 91, entered eternal life on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Maple Manor Christian Home in Sellersburg, Indiana. She was born to the late James and Audra Rose (Buck) on November 2, 1931 in Springerton, Illinois. Mary Lee was a home maker and a member of the Scottsville Christian Church. She was preceded in death by...

Mar 28, 2023

Emilia Broadus , 90, entered eternal life on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 14, 1933 to Alberto and Anna Pellegrino in Naples, Italy. She was a member of the St. John Paul II Catholic Church of Sellersburg. In her free time she enjoyed crocheting, playing cards and fishing. During...

Mar 24, 2023

Maliyah LaVaughn Daniel , 23, entered eternal life on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born to Harmony Clayson and Titus Daniel on October 21, 1999 in Louisville. She was a resident of Jeffersonville, Indiana and a graduate of Clarksville High School. Maliyah worked at the Cracker Barrel restaurant, where she made very dear friends. She...

Mar 21, 2023

Alan Joseph Wyatt , 55, entered eternal life on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Baptist Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. He was born on November 27, 1967 to the late Charles and Evelyn Wyatt (Pendleton) in Louisville, Kentucky. Alan was a native of southern, Indiana and was a graduate of Jeffersonville High School. Alan was a self-employed general...