obituaries

Mar 12, 2021

Sellersburg, Indiana

Cheryl Witcher, 73, entered eternal life on Friday, March 12, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born to the late Newton and Bonnie Clem in New Albany, Indiana.  Cheryl retired from Philip Morris and was a member of Bethany Christian Church in Charlestown, Indiana.  She was an avid gardener and...

Mar 11, 2021

George H. Goodale , 70, entered eternal life on Wednesday, March 11, 2021 at his home in Jeffersonville, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 14, 1950 to the late William and Margaret Goodale (Beckham) in New Albany, Indiana. George retired from CSX Transportation after 35 years of service to the railroad. He was a member...

Mar 10, 2021

Carrie L. Biehle, 47, passed away on Wednesday, March 10. 2021 at her home in Borden, Indiana. She was born on February 7, 1974 to Thomas Downs II and Margaret Fields in New Albany, Indiana. Carrie earned her Bachelor's degree in nursing and was in progress of her Master's degree. She formerly worked at the University of Louisville as...

Mar 8, 2021

After a fulfilling and productive life Cecil Clay Thurman, age 101, of Sellersburg Indiana died peacefully on Monday, March 8th. in the company of his children. Cecil was born in Highland Park Michigan on February 23, 1920, the son of Nora Emerson Thurman and William Rufus Thurman, and lived his early childhood in Chapeze, Kentucky, and near Georgetown, and...

Mar 6, 2021

Corydon, Indiana

Velva Lee Bentley, entered eternal life on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at her home.  She was a Homemaker and member of Bible Believer's in Louisville.  Velva was born to the late Boyd and Pinkie Hurley in Prater, Virginia and the oldest of nine children.  She always kept God and her family first.  Velva enjoyed a...

Feb 20, 2021

James "Eddie" Benson, 68, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of service.  Eddie was preceded in death by his father, James Robert Benson.  He is survived by his loving wife, Dianna Pittman Benson, Henryville, mother, Cleota Benson, Jeffersonville, son, Jim Benson,...

Feb 11, 2021

James A. Burton , 87, entered eternal life on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at his home in Memphis, Indiana with his loving wife by his side. He was born to the late Johnny and Edna Burton (Calhoun) in Somerset, Kentucky. James was the owner and operator of Burton Farm and Construction Equipment. He was very passionate about providing top...

Feb 10, 2021

Norma Schiller of Jeffersonville, Indiana and formerly of Charlestown, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Feb. 10th at Riverbend Assisted Living.

She was born to Bessie and Lawrence Smith of Sellersburg and attended Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Charlestown.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William (June) Schiller, her parents,...

Feb 1, 2021

Terry Lee Whitworth , 59, entered eternal life on Monday, February 1, 2021 at his home in Sellersburg. He was born on July 25, 1961 to Narvin and Leverne Whitworth (Ford) in Hardinsburg, Kentucky. Terry was an Alumn of the University of Kentucky and a Certified Public Accountant. He retired from Samtec Inc. where he worked from 1994 until...

Jan 30, 2021

Helen Yourdesky , 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Maple Manor Christian Home in Sellersburg, Indiana. She was born on April 4, 1933 to the late Tomas Flores and Rosa Lopez in Manhattan, New York, and was also raised by her loving step-father, Arturo Lopez.  Helen was a retired Registered Nurse. She worked at the...

Jan 30, 2021

Salem, Indiana

Michael Ray Farmer , 60, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. Michael was born on April 27, 1960 to Darel and Margaret Farmer (Taflinger) in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He was a 1978 graduate of William W. Borden High School. Michael was a supervisor at Kimball...

Jan 28, 2021

Patrick "Terry" Baize , 78, entered eternal life on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at his home in Sellersburg with his family by his side.  Terry was born on June 26, 1942 to the late Cary and Bessie Baize (Daniels) in Whiting, Indiana.  He was a retired self employed electrician. Terry was a deacon at his church, Bethel Baptist Church...

Jan 26, 2021

Joseph W. Bates, Jr., 86, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.  Born on July 19, 1934, Joseph was a child of the Great Depression, and, like many of that era, came from humble beginnings.   While material possessions were few during his childhood, Joseph was rich in the love and support provided to him by his parents, Joseph W....

Jan 25, 2021

Floyds Knobs, Indiana

James Harold Hinton, 65, entered eternal life on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd.  He was a New Albany High School Class of 1973 graduate, retired from APEX Trailer Service, attended Georgetown Christian Church, member of Jefferson 104/New Albany 39 Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, York Rite, Murat Shriners and Tri County Shrine...

Jan 21, 2021

James "Jim" Richard Williams , 60 of Polk (formerly of Louisville, KY) passed away after a brief illness on January 21, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born September 28, 1960 in Louisville, he was the son of the late Billy Reuben and Dorris June (Duggins) Williams. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy after high school to proudly serve...

Jan 20, 2021

Sellersburg, Indiana

Mollie Louise Craig, 74, entered eternal life on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at her home.  She retired from Clark Memorial Hospital after 37 years of service and was a member of Charlestown Church of Christ.  Mollie was preceded in death by her sisters, Frances Craig, Shirl Craig and Pat Howard.  Surviving are her son, Anthony...

Jan 15, 2021

Verda D. Harbin, passed away peacefully at her home in Otisco, Indiana on Friday, January 15, 2021. She was 88.  She was born on August 31, 1932 to the late Jay and Pearl Jones (Hatton) in Montgomery County, Kentucky. Verda attended church at the Branham Tabernacle of Jeffersonville. She enjoyed sewing, and her art work. She was preceded in...

Jan 14, 2021

Tara M. Ragland , 41, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana. She was born on February 4, 1979 to Rick and Ruth Helmerich (Hasenour) in Middletown, Kentucky.  Tara was a 1997 graduate of Eastern High school in Louisville. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Art from Bellarmine University of Louisville. Tara...

Jan 13, 2021

Fred Wayne Nunn , 76, entered eternal life at Maple Manor Christian Home in Sellersburg on Wednesday, January 14, 2021.

He was born on August 30, 1944 to the late James M. and Essie Carmen Nunn (Allen) in Louisville, Kentucky.  Just after graduating from Silver Creek High School in 1962, Fred honorably served his country in the...

Jan 12, 2021

Sellersburg, Indiana

Joyce Kay Park , 67, passed away at her home in Sellersburg on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Joyce was born on January 4, 1954 to the late Paul and Viola Taylor (McNear) in Scottsburg, Indiana. She worked as the office manager for over 30 years at Bob Greenwell Trucking Company of Louisville, Kentucky. Joyce worked...