obituaries

Nov 15, 2018

Mary C. Purlee , 78, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 15, 2018. She was born on March 24, 1940 to the late Imel and Opal Stewart (Cress) in Salem, Indiana. Mrs. Purlee was the owner/operator of "The Body Shop" a fitness and tanning salon formerly located in Sellersburg, Indiana. She also catered weddings and made...

Nov 14, 2018

Salem, Indiana

Leonard J. Cannon, 48, entered eternal life on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.  He was a dog trainer, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Salem and a volunteer for the Crusade for Children.  Leonard is preceded in death by his mother, Phillis...

Nov 4, 2018

Sellersburg, Indiana

Stephen Andrew Ehringer, 60, entered eternal life on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at his home.  He was a member of the St. John Paul II Catholic Church (St. Joe Campus), enjoyed fishing and spending time with his nieces and nephews.  Stephen was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma R. Ehringer and an aunt, Carolyn...

Nov 3, 2018

David Arthur Markin , 77, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 3, 2018. He was born on September 1, 1941 to the late James and Doris Markin (Milligan) in Delaware County, Indiana. Mr.Markin honorably served his country in the United States Air Force and the United States Navy with a combined 20 years of service. In his...

Nov 1, 2018

Borden, Indiana

Mary June Kelly, 93, entered eternal life on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at U of L Hospital.  She was a Homemaker and a member of the Eastern Star.  Mary was preceded in death by her husband, A. H. Kelly and a brother, John D. Anderson.  Surviving are her son, Bob Kelly, Borden, Indiana, daughter, Debbie...

Oct 26, 2018

Billie Jean Maiden , 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 26, 2018 at Sellersburg Healthcare Center. She was born on April 6, 1932 in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late John and Rosa Jones.  Mrs. Maiden was an attendee of the First Baptist Church of Sellersburg, a member of the Victory General Baptist Church in Louisville and a...

Oct 23, 2018

Borden, Indiana

Paul E. Coffman, Sr., 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 in New Albany , Indiana .  He retired from Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville , served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, 101st Airborne Division, a member of the Masonic Lodge #416 in Greenville , American Legion Post...

Oct 21, 2018

Sandra Gay Donohue, 60, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Clark Memorial Hospital.  She was a Homemaker and member of the St. John Paul II Catholic Church.  Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Nadia Conner and a brother, Chuck Conner.  Surviving are her husband, Rodney Donohue, Sellersburg, sons, Daniel (Misty) Donohue, Sellersburg, Kevin...

Oct 20, 2018

Sellersburg, Indiana

Anne Marie Lavery , 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 20, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.  She was born on September 3, 1939 to the late Edward and Lela (Dion) Harrison in Watervliet, New York. Mrs. Lavery was a homemaker and worked in retail for many years. She was a member of St. John Paul...

Oct 16, 2018

Sellersburg, Indiana

Brandon T. Haycraft, 31, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018. He was born on April 8, 1987 to Stephen and Paula Haycraft in Louisville and was a 2005 graduate of Silver Creek High School. Brandon honorably served his country in the United States Air Force where he served as Honor Guard and he was a...

Oct 1, 2018

Donna Sue Downey , 70, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana. She was born at home on June 29, 1948 to the late Donald and Vivian Beyl in Memphis, Indiana. Ms. Downey worked at the KFC in Sellersburg and was a member of the Sellersburg Church of Christ.  She is survived...

Sep 30, 2018

Susan Jean Komer , 67, passed away on Sunday, September 30 2018 at her home in Borden, Indiana. She was born on July 14, 1951 to the late Earl and Gloria Jean Meredith in Ft. Knox Kentucky. Mrs. Komer was a retired over the road truck driver.

Survivors include her husband, Bob Komer of Borden, Indiana, her...

Sep 27, 2018

Sellersburg, Indiana

Bernice Hockersmith Montgomery, 96, entered eternal life on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at Green Valley Care Center in New Albany.  She was a Homemaker and member of the Sellersburg Church of Christ.  Bernice enjoyed sewing, cooking and spending time with her family.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harlan Hanger, her second...

Sep 26, 2018

Sellersburg, Indiana

Mary Beth Short, 68, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Kentuckiana Medical Center in Clarksville.  She worked at the Census Bureau and was preceded in death by two sisters, Jane Dugan, Lynda Short and a brother, Steve Short.  Surviving are her daughter, Jessica House and her partner Mauricio Toledo, Sellersburg and a granddaughter,...

Sep 21, 2018

Georgetown, Indiana

Mamie Pearl Farnsley, 60, entered eternal life on Friday, September 21, 2018 at Baptist Health Floyd.  She served in child care for 21 years at Highland Baptist Church and attended Northside Christian Church in New Albany.  Mamie was preceded in death by her parents, Milford and Kizzy Minton and two brothers, Bobby and Otis Minton. ...

Sep 21, 2018

Karen L. Blankenbaker , 74, of Jeffersonville, IN. passed away at home on Friday, September 21, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Karen was the daughter of the late Amos and Gertrude Thompson of Jeffersonville, IN.  Karen was a lifelong member of St. Luke's United Church of Christ in Jeffersonville. Karen's life was her family.  She loved being...

Sep 20, 2018

Donnie Lee Winbun , Sr., 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Kentuckiana Medical Center in Clarksville, Indiana. He was born on September 24, 1942 to the late John and Lillain Winbun (Prince) in Louisville, Kentucky. Mr. Winbun was employed at Manheim Auto Auction where he worked as a runner. He was preceded in death by...

Sep 19, 2018

Tad Alan Bailey , 50, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. He was born on August 1, 1968 to Woody and Janet Bailey in Warner Robbins, Georgia.  Mr. Bailey honorably and faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Gulf War. He worked in logistics for the Bose Company. Mr. Bailey was a member...

Sep 18, 2018

Roger Bagshaw , 75, of Sellersburg, formerly of Henryville, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Autumn Woods Health Campus in New Albany.

He was born in Salem, Indiana on February 12, 1943 to Grant and Hallie (Johnson) Bagshaw. Roger graduated from Henryville High School in 1961. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Morehead State University...

Sep 14, 2018

Maxine M. Carr , 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 14, 2018 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana.  She was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on December 11, 1928 to the late Overton and Della William (Braham). Mrs. Carr was a Homemaker. She served as a volunteer for many years at Clark memorial Hospital. Mrs. Carr was...