obituaries

Feb 3, 2023

Sara Elise Crawford , 92 entered eternal life on Friday, February 3, 2023 at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born to the late Emmitt and Margaret Broaddus (Neal) on November 21, 1930 in Hong Kong, China. Sara retired from the Old Methodist Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky where she worked as the director of the Diabetes...

Jan 30, 2023

Rebecca Sue "Becky" Barrett entered into eternal life on January 30, 2023 after a long battle with multiple illnesses.

She was born in Jasper Indiana on May 15, 1958 to the late Francis and Ruth Schitter.

Becky had many loves, she loved animals of all kinds, crocheting, music, and especially her 4 grandchildren. She just...

Jan 28, 2023

Dawn Michelle Blankenship, 58, entered into eternal life on January 28, 2023.

She was born on November 19, 1964 to the late Samuel Scott and Janine Luther.  Those who are loved very much don't really go away.  They walk beside us day by day, unseen, unheard, but always nearby.  Those that love Dawn will never be alone,...

Jan 27, 2023

Nancy Lee Patus, 69, passed away suddenly on January 27, 2023.  She was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on August 20, 1953, and was the adopted daughter of the late Jack and Rebecca Nagel.

Nancy was a passionate educator, working with multiple school systems in Southern Indiana for over 15 years.  After retirement, she enjoyed splitting her...

Jan 26, 2023

Sharon Mae Potts Richardson , 62, entered eternal life on Thursday, January 26, 2023 following a short Illness. She was born on December 13, 1960 to the late George William "Bill" and Nora Potts (Davis) in Louisville, Kentucky. Sharon grew up in the Daisy Hill area of Borden, Indiana. She worked as a cosmetologist for Fantastic Sams during her...

Jan 21, 2023

Doris M. Fox, age 74 born April 11, 1948 passed away peacefully at Green Valley Care Center in New Albany.  She is a retired employee of the Census Bureau in Jeffersonville.   She had lived in Jeffersonville for a long time.

She is the daughter of the late Jessie Fox and Alice O. Fox. Also, proceeded in death...

Jan 17, 2023

Beatrice G. Carpenter (Farley) , 83, passed to her rewards in heaven on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at her residence in Charlestown, Indiana. Beatrice was born on May 8, 1939 in Gobles Michigan to William Burton Farley, Sr. and Hallie Farley (Kinner). She married Virgil R. Carpenter on November 26, 1975 in Bangor, Michigan. She worked in customer service...

Jan 15, 2023

Mark Kayrouz , 64, of Sellersburg passed peacefully on January 15, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He bravely fought many health issues, but he always put the needs of others before himself.

Mark had many interests.  He was an avid golfer, loved IU basketball, NASCAR, classic rock music, but especially sitting on...

Jan 14, 2023

Rita McCartin, 84, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 14, 2023.

She was born in Taswell, Indiana on March 18, 1938 to the late Sherman Russell and Edna Taylor, and grew up in New Albany.

Rita was an administrative secretary for over 40 years at Indiana University, Southeast and was a proud supporter of...

Jan 5, 2023

William "Phillip" Lee, Jr. , 68, entered eternal life on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at his home in Pekin, Indiana. He was born on June 24, 1954 to the late William and Eleanor Lee (Palmer) in Guam. Phillip honorably served his country in the United States Army where he specialized as a paratrooper. He was a retired electrician by...

Jan 2, 2023

Richard Lee Wooldridge , 84, entered eternal life on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Diversicare of Providence Transitional Care in New Albany, Indiana. He was born on November 2, 1938 to the late Jack and Katherine Woolridge  (Quambe) in Acme, Indiana. Richard honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist...

Dec 28, 2022

Paul J. Ledbetter , 48, entered eternal life on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He was born on May 26, 1974 in Effingham, Illinois. Paul worked as a mutual clerk at Church Hill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. He was a member of the Calvary Christian Center of Louisville and the Local 541 Union....

Dec 23, 2022

Linda D. Miller , 74, entered eternal life on Friday, December 23, 2022 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. She was born on April 3, 1948 to Kenneth and Fava Jordan (Taylor) in New Albany. Linda was a retired educator. She worked for Greater Clark County Schools for 35 years as a teacher and administrator. Linda...

Dec 15, 2022

David Franklin Kemp , 76, entered eternal life on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at his home in New Albany, Indiana. He was born on September 19, 1946 to the late Oliver and Julia Kemp (Strout) in Sulphur, Indiana. David was a retired self-employed upholster. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed working on...

Dec 11, 2022

Barry D. McDonald , 62, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at his home in Charlestown, Indiana. He was born on November 3, 1960 to the late Vernon and Catherine McDonald (Montgomery). Barry enjoyed hunting, fishing, cigars, his tobacco pipe and his most of all, spending time with his grandchildren. Barry was preceded in death by his brother-in-law,...

Dec 11, 2022

Donna Laverne Harrington , 80, entered eternal life on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Salem, Indiana. She was born on June 22, 1942 to the late Warrick and Edith Laverne Barnett in Henryville, Indiana. Donna retired from General Electric of Louisville, Kentucky after 25 years of service. She was a member of the Salem Wesleyan...

Dec 9, 2022

Amy Joyce Jefferson , 42, entered eternal life on Friday, December 9, 2022 at her home in Borden, Indiana. She was born on July 8, 1980 to Gary and Shirley Curtis (Franklin) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Amy was a Nurse at Life Springs of Jeffersonville until her health would not allow her to work anymore. She graduated from West Washington...

Dec 9, 2022

Agnes Ann Allen , 82, entered eternal life on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Hill Crest Village in Jeffersonville, Indiana. She was born on July 31,1940 to the late John and Hazel Winkley in Newport, New Hampshire. Agnes was a homemaker for most of her life. She was a member of the Grace Assembly of God Church in Palmyra,...

Dec 2, 2022

Margaret Ann McElwain, 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Charlestown, Indiana on Thursday December 2, 2022 surrounded by her family.  She was born on September 23, 1938 to Edward and Emily Schwartz in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a member of the Charlestown Road church of Christ in New Albany, Indiana. Marge was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother,...

Nov 27, 2022

Donald Alan Neuhauser , 82, entered eternal life on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at his home in Charlestown, Indiana. He was born on February 11, 1940 in Scottsburg, Indiana to the late Charles and Lucille Neuhauser (Wolfe). Donald was a retired cable repairman. He entered the field with Indiana Bell and worked for the companies that followed until his...