obituaries

Jun 21, 2018

Sellersburg, Indiana

Sharon "Sugar" Stephens Adams, 57, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Norton Hospice In-Patient Care Center in Louisville.  She was a self-employed Realtor in Southern Indiana, a member of Southeast Christian Church in Jeffersonville, and a peer mentor at The Healing Place.  Sugar loved spending time with family and friends at the beach. ...

Jun 19, 2018

Sellersburg, Indiana Donna J. Fry, 81, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Clark Memorial Hospital.  She retired from Our Own Hardware in Jeffersonville, a member of the Floyd County Wives Association and former Den Mother of Cub Scouts in Sellersburg.  Donna was preceded in death by her sister, Delores Callis and brother-in-law, Rex Callis.  Surviving are her husband,...

Jun 17, 2018

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Ruby Jean (Wilson) Lyskowinski announces the passing of their loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend after courageously fighting ongoing health issues.

Ruby is preceded in death by her mother and father, Margot (Helder) Kelkboom and Raymond Wilson, and two brothers, Everett Wilson...

Jun 2, 2018

Rose Gilbert McQueen passed away June 2, 2018 at the age of 100 years at Maple Manor Christian Home in Sellersburg, Indiana.  A native of Blackwater, Kentucky Rose was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and was an elementary teacher in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.  She is survived by her step-son, Jim (Beth) McQueen, grandchildren, Kathy Brooks and James...

May 29, 2018

A funeral Mass for Frances Irene Foley, 90, of Sellersburg, Indiana will be at 11:00 am Saturday June 9, 2018 at St. John Paul II Catholic Church, St Paul Chapel, 216 Schellers Ave., Sellersburg, Indiana with burial to follow at Sellersburg Cemetery.  She died Tuesday May 29, 2018, at home with her family.

Frances was born March...

May 28, 2018

Ruth Helen (Guernsey) Bednarczyk, 96, of Henryville, Indiana, passed away May 28, 2018 at Lake Pointe Village, Scottsburg, Indiana.  Born March 5, 1922, in Henryville, Indiana, she was the daughter of Ed M. and Helen D. (Bolly) Guernsey who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Clifford and Russell Guernsey.  On March 7,...

May 25, 2018

Frankie Arlene Waddle , passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018 at the University of Louisville Hospital. She was born to the late Henry and Vesta Vincent in Brownsville, Kentucky. Mrs. Waddle was a retired Self Employed Beautician. She was a member of the Moose Lodge in Sellersburg. In her spare time she enjoyed quilting, sewing and spending time...

May 21, 2018

Sellersburg, Indiana

Betty L. Haas entered heavenly peace on May 21, 2018.  She was born in New Albany, Indiana on April 10, 1931 to parents Joseph C. and Beatrice Leist, both preceding her in death.   Betty was recently preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Louis Jack Haas, whom she met at "The Nook",...

May 12, 2018

Charlestown, Indiana

Charles G. Hurst , 86, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 7, 1931 to the late Glenn and Geneva Hurst in Pekin, Indiana. Mr. Hurst honorably served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Ford Motor Company after...

May 3, 2018

On Thursday, May 3, 2018, Professor James T. R. Jones died peacefully surrounded by his family.  Jim was a professor at the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville.  Since 1986, he has taught Torts, Decedents' Estates and Trusts, and Appellate Advocacy to hundreds of law students.

Jim graduated from the University of...

Apr 30, 2018

Underwood, Indiana

Christopher "Cole" Colton Grimm , 20, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018 at the University Of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on May 16, 1997 to Christopher and Joanna Grimm (Everitt) in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Cole was a 2016 graduate of Henryville High School and a welder by trade. He was a...

Apr 29, 2018

Sellersburg, Indiana

Orville "Eddie" Thompson, 67, entered eternal life on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Baptist Health Floyd.  He retired from the Town of Sellersburg and loved attending the local turkey shoots.  Eddie was an avid I.U. fan and loved Nascar.  He was preceded in death by his father, Marion H. Thompson, Sr., and two brothers, Marion...

Apr 28, 2018

Clifton "Toots" James Eve , 97, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018 in Sellersburg, Indiana. He was born on September 23, 1920 to the late Edward and Minnie (Brown) Eve in New Albany, Indiana. Mr. Eve was a Self-Employed Farmer and a member of the St. Joseph Hill Catholic Church in Sellersburg. He was preceded in death by...

Apr 24, 2018

Sellersburg, Indiana

Genevieve Huber Brumleve was born April 7, 1927 in Louisville, Kentucky and died in her 91st year.  She was a member of St. John Paul II (St. Joe Campus), St. Joe and St. Pauls Seniors Club and New Albany NARFE Chapter 1777.  Genevieve was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Mary Siegel Huber,...

Apr 19, 2018

Memphis, Indiana

Thomas "Tom" Green, 70, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.  He served his country honorably in the United States Army during Vietnam and retired from Reynolds Aluminum where he served as past President of Union Local 155.  Tom was also a member of the American Legion Post...

Apr 16, 2018

Sellersburg, Indiana Bertha Lee Thompson Cummins, 102, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018, at Lincoln Hills in New Albany.  She and her husband, Rev. James W. Cummins, Sr. co-founded the Sellersburg First Baptist Church.  Bertha taught for 33 years and retired from Stout Elementary School.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James W. Cummins, Sr.,...

Apr 13, 2018

Donna Darlene Aguon , 58, passed away April 13, 2018 surrounded by family. She was born May 27, 1959 to the late Felipe Aguon and Evelyn (Nix) Aguon. She grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. Donna graduated Summa Cum Laude from Spencerian College in Louisville, KY for Medical Assistant. She loved learning and would have been a lifetime student if...

Apr 13, 2018

Jerry Glen Gaines , 76, went to be with his heavenly father on Friday, April 13, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on June 1, 1941 to the late Paul and Gertrude (Taylor) Gaines in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Mr. Gaines honorably served his country in the United States Army National Guard. He worked at the Indiana Army Ammunition Plant...

Apr 13, 2018

Anthony "Tony" Wyatt Baird , 50, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at his home in Henryville, Indiana. He was born on February 1, 1968 to the late Armstead and Imajean Baird in New Albany, Indiana. Mr. Baird was a pressman at Forms America in New Albany. He was a Silver Creek High school Graduate, Eagle Scout of...

Mar 28, 2018

Sellersburg, Indiana

Phyllis B. Bratcher , 84, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Rolling Hills Health Care Center in New Albany, Indiana. She was born on March 1, 1934 to the late Chester and Viola (Logan) Branson in Viper Kentucky. Mrs. Bratcher retired from General Electric in Louisville, Kentucky after 30 years of service at...