obituaries

Jan 22, 2019

Maria Enedina Valvasori Streckfus , 78, passed away on January 22, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Enedina, "Dina" to her friends, was born in San Andrea, Italy on February 5, 1940 to Marcello and Lina (Garbo) Valvasori. In 1960, she moved to New Albany, Indiana after marrying her husband, Dave Streckfus, who had been stationed in Italy.  In...

Jan 22, 2019

Clarksville, Indiana

Dorothy A. Carroll Ehringer, 81, entered eternal life on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Westminster Village in Clarksville.  She was born on April 6, 1937 to the late Joseph and Sadie Francis.  Dorothy retired from Providence Retirement Home in New Albany.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Ehringer, son, David John Carroll,...

Jan 20, 2019

Robert (Bobby) D. Overton, Jr. Sellersburg, Indiana With great sadness, the family of Bobby Overton announces his passing after his year-long, courageous battle with cancer. Born September 12, 1955 to Robert (Bob) D. Overton, Sr. and Vivian Overton in Louisville, Kentucky, he left this life on January 20, 2019 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, in the comforting...

Jan 20, 2019

Sellersburg, Indiana

Rolla "Mac" McIntyre Dyer III, 65, entered eternal life on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Baptist Health Floyd.  He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps and had recently retired from West Clark Community Schools as Associate Superintendant.  Mac was a member of the Indiana CPA Society and the American Institute of...

Jan 16, 2019

Olivia Louise Kustes , 18, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 resulting from a motor vehicle accident.  Olivia was born on March 15, 2000 to James Kustes and Crystal Jackson in Louisville, Kentucky. She was a 2016 graduate of Otter Creek Academy of Monticello, Kentucky. Olivia was currently serving her country in the United States Marine Corps...

Jan 14, 2019

Memphis, Indiana

Charles "Charlie" Whitaker, Jr., 58, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Baptist Health Floyd.  He was a self-employed mechanic, enjoyed farming, camping, playing music and croquet.  Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Whitaker, Sr., and Viola Miller and step-father, Ellis Miller.  Surviving are his two sons, Chris (Jennifer) Evans, Pekin,...

Jan 13, 2019

Sellersburg, Indiana

Linda Cheryl Meredith, 68, passed away on Sunday January 13, 2019 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville. She was born in Louisville to William "Pete" and Mary Barrett on July 24, 1950. Linda worked as a Mortgage Lender at PNC for almost 30 years and then retired from Humana. She was a member of First...

Jan 12, 2019

Sellersburg, Indiana

Barbara Ann Waiz, 89, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Harrison Springs in Corydon, Indiana.  She was a retired Book Keeper at Jim O'Neal Ford, volunteer and former usher for the Kentucky Center for the Arts, member of Southeast Christian Church in Jeffersonville, The Chit Chat Club and Friends Club.  Barbara was...

Jan 10, 2019

Tom Michael Farrell , 51, passed away on January 10, 2019 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on June 13, 1967 to the late Mike and Daisy Farrell (James) in Galesburg, Illinois. Tom was a professional driver for McAfee Trucking of Memphis, Indiana and member of the Sellersburg First Baptist Church. He honorably served his country in the...

Jan 9, 2019

Clark Dean Miller , 62, passed away during the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 9, 2019 surround by his family and friends at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Indiana. He was born in Scottsburg, Indiana to the late Lorene and Georgia Miller (Lewis) on September 6, 1956. On July 1st 2016 he married the love of his...

Jan 9, 2019

Sellersburg, Indiana

King H. Blakley , 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at his home. He was born on August 13, 1926 to the late Joseph and Annie Blakley (Short) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mr. Blakley honorably served his country in the United States Army. He retired from the Colgate Palmolive Plant in Jeffersonville, Indiana...

Jan 5, 2019

Sara L. Cox , 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 5, 2019 in Hope, Indiana. She was born on January 30, 1929 to the late Walter and Cleo Sullivan (Medley) in Douglasville, Georgia. Mrs. Cox retired from the Army Map Service in Louisville, Kentucky where she worked as a Cartographer. She was a member of the Howard Park...

Jan 4, 2019

Sellersburg, Indiana

Dylan McKay Coulter , 19, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Norton's Children's Hospital in Louisville Kentucky. He was born on July 23, 1999 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Dylan was a proud graduate of Jeffersonville high school.  He was undoubtedly the #1 University of Kentucky sports fan. Dylan enjoyed watching WWE's A.J. Styles, playing...

Dec 25, 2018

Alice L. Kraft Tyra , 87, passed away peacefully at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis, Indiana on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. She was born to the late Robert and Violet Kopp (Ging) on December 16, 1931 in Indianapolis. Alice worked many years as a Nurse's Assistant at Clark Memorial Hospital located in Jeffersonville, Indiana. She was a former member of...

Dec 25, 2018

Sellersburg, Indiana

Ardath "Artie" Jennings, 77, entered eternal life on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She retired from Samtec and was Vice President of purchasing from QVC.  Artie was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Jennings, five siblings, Pat Broadus, Jimmy Broadus, Eltheda "Sis" Sellers, Betty and James Broadus. ...

Dec 12, 2018

Hollie Beck Whitsett , 38, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at her home in Brandenburg, Kentucky. She was born on May 25, 1980 to John and Sally Whitsett (Morlen) in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Hollie worked at Norton Healthcare in Louisville, Kentucky where she was a Registered Nurse.  She was a 1998 graduate of Silver Creek High School. Hollie...

Dec 12, 2018

Charles Raymond Spitznagel, 80, entered eternal life on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Clark Memorial Hospital.  He served his country in the United States Airforce and retired from CSX Railroad.  Charlie was a 1956 graduate of Silver Creek High School.  He was a former Union Township Trustee and Clark County Commissioner.  He was also a member of the Sellersburg...

Dec 6, 2018

Edwin Steinmetz Sedwick, 72, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Baptist Hospital in La Grange, Kentucky. He was born on October 3, 1946 to the late John and Edna (Steinmetz) Sedwick II in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Mr. Sedwick was a retired trial lawyer. His firm Edwin S. Sedwick Attorney at Law was located in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Mr. Sedwick...

Dec 4, 2018

Sellersburg, Indiana

William "Bill" Tackett, 58, entered eternal life on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at Norton Hospital in Louisville.  He served his country in the Indiana National Guard and worked for Scheu & Kniss in Louisville.  Bill was a past member of the Sellersburg Fire Department and an avid Nascar fan.  He was preceded in death by...

Dec 3, 2018

Bertha B. Thurman , 92, passed away peacefully at Lincoln Hills Retirement Home in New Albany, Indiana on Monday, December 3, 2018. She was born on July 2, 1926 to the late Walter Luckett and Oba (Jones) Bott in Carrolton, Kentucky. Mrs. Thurman worked for many years at Haas Cabinet Company of Sellersburg and was a member of the...