obituaries

Apr 15, 2022

Ora "Jackie" Stewart , 91, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away peacefully while residing at Maple Manor Christian Home in Sellersburg, Indiana, on Friday, April 15, 2022.

She was born in New Albany, Indiana where she lived and worked most of her life.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Fannie and James Scharrer, her brother, Roy...

Apr 11, 2022

Shirley Stepp Barnhart , 86, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2022. She was born on April 30, 1935 to the late Raymon and Lillian Stepp in Bennettsville, Indiana. She was a graduate of Silver Creek High School, Class of 1953. She furthered her education at Indiana University, earning her degree in 1957. She was a vice president at...

Apr 5, 2022

Dallas Christian Kopp , 84, entered eternal life on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Autumn Woods Health Campus in New Albany, Indiana. He was born on March 21, 1938 in Sellersburg, Indiana to the late Raymond and Artie Kopp (Byerley). Dallas honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He retired from American Synthetic Rubber Company of...

Mar 30, 2022

Mark Tempest , 75, of Pekin Indiana went home to be with Jesus on March 30, 2022. He was born in Greensburg, Indiana to the late Forrest and Neva (Robertson) Tempest.

Mark was a faithful member of First Christian Church in Scottsburg and was always happy to lend a hand or help anyone. He loved to travel...

Mar 28, 2022

Richard "Rick" Ray Miller entered into eternal life on Monday, March 28, 2022. He was born November 24, 1956 to Eddie Ray Miller and Dorothy Frances Montgomery Miller. Rick was an avid fisherman and hunter. He truly enjoyed the outdoors. Some of his best times were camping, fishing, and hunting with his dad and his daughter at Muscatatuck River. ...

Mar 25, 2022

Alfred Richard Erickson was born on January 11th, 1931, to Jalmar Lenard Erickson and Ruth Genung Erickson in Eriksdale, Manitoba, Canada. He was one of five children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three siblings and his wife Jeannien whom he married on October 13th, 1956.

He is survived by his sister Ruth...

Mar 22, 2022

Dennis Paul Lenfert, 68, of Charlestown, Indiana, entered eternal life with family by his side on March 22nd, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Dennis was born on July 5, 1953 in New Albany, Indiana to Bernard and Laverne (Rice) Lenfert. After graduating from Clarksville High School in 1971, he furthered his education...

Mar 20, 2022

Gay New Sanders was born on December 6, 1931, to the late Guy Frank New and Lela Christian New in Jennings, Louisiana.  She was the only girl sandwiched between six brothers leading her to be quite the tomboy, feeling the need to compete somewhat with them. She led  her basketball team her Senior year to the State Championships in...

Mar 19, 2022

Janice J. Pierson , 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana just one day after her late husband, Estel Pierson. She was born on December 21, 1939 to the late Everett and Vada Hutslar (Walton) in Milltown, Indiana. Janice retired from Jewish Hospital of Louisville where she was...

Mar 18, 2022

Matthew Alan Higgs , 35, entered eternal life on Friday, March 18, 2022 in West Memphis, Arkansas while on vacation with his family. He was born on March 2, 1987 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Matthew worked for USIC where he worked as a Utility Locator. He received his Bachelor's degree from Southern Nazarene University in the field of Criminal Justice....

Mar 18, 2022

Estel J. Pierson , 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 18, 2022 at his home in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He was born on June 3, 1940 to the late Estill and Helen Marie Pierson (Sarles) in Milltown, Indiana. Estel retired from Dupont of Louisville where he worked as a supervisor. He was a member of the Eastside Christian Church.   ...

Mar 16, 2022

Tom "Slick" Staley , 65, entered eternal life on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on January 11, 1957 to the late Sam and Nancy Staley (Pendygraft). Slick honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He retired from Voluforms in 2020 where he worked in sales. Slick...

Mar 15, 2022

Angela Ann Oldham , 49, entered eternal life on Tuesday March 15, 2022 at her home in Sellersburg Indiana. She was born on July 28, 1972 to Ronnie and Carolyn Blankenbaker of Sellersburg. Angie was a loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved spending time with her grandkids, dogs, and family. She enjoyed caring for the elderly. Angie...

Mar 14, 2022

Irvin Lee Jackson , 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Borden, Indiana on Monday, March 14, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born on December 1, 1931 to the late Homer D. and Hellen O.  Jackson (Rice) in New Albany, Indiana. Irvin was a man with very talented hands. He was a retired Maintenance...

Mar 13, 2022

Jerry Lee Elrod , 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Green Valley Care Center in New Albany, Indiana. He was a native of Sellersburg. Jerry was born on October 11, 1935 to the late Albert and Nora Elrod in Salem, Indiana. He honorably served his Country in the United States Army. Jerry retired from Henry...

Mar 12, 2022

Helen Joyce Kane passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2022.  She was born on July 22, 1933 to the late Calvin and Maude Hensley (Eversole) in Barbourville, Kentucky. Helen was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church of Jeffersonville, Indiana and a past member of the Red Hat Society. She served as the treasurer of her homeowners association...

Mar 9, 2022

Our precious baby girl Olivia "Livvy" Hamilton took her final sleep on Wednesday March 9, 2022. In her short time here on this earth she was an amazing baby. She was a true momma's girl! Her contagious smile will be missed by all that were blessed to meet her. Livvy was preceded in death by her great grandmother, Mable...

Mar 9, 2022

Jennifer R. Walton , 58, entered eternal life on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana. She was born on March 1, 1964 to the late Raymond and Doris Pressel (Kroening). Jennifer spent her retirement years playing Bunco, Yahtzee, working her puzzles with her grand kids and cheering on her favorite basketball team, the Indiana...

Mar 8, 2022

David Lee Arnold , 78, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Medical City Denton, in Denton, Texas, following a brief illness.

David was born on January 21, 1944, to parents Ivan Lee Arnold and Mildred Peak Arnold in the very small town of Duff, Indiana, located in Dubois County. His childhood had...

Mar 5, 2022

Larry "Josh" Pierce , 40, entered eternal life on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the University Of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on July 10, 1981, to Larry and Kathy Pierce (Brewington) in Louisville, Kentucky. Josh was a talented stonemason by trade. He attended church at Northside Christian Church and was a member of the Loyal...