obituaries

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...

Sep 9, 2018

Sellersburg, Indiana

Lora M. Emerson-Dietrich , 102, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. She was born on March 29, 1916 to the late Spencer and Mary Ellen Emerson (Cox) in Mt. Washington, Kentucky. Mrs. Dietrich was a homemaker and a retired Seamstress. She retired from the...

Sep 8, 2018

Tammy S. Fackler , 54, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana. She was born on October 15, 1963 to the late Bobby and Joyce Cissell in Jeffersonville. Ms. Fackler worked in the commercial cleaning business for a number of years. She was preceded in death by her sister, Kathy Branham.

Sep 7, 2018

Sellersburg, Indiana

Kenneth Wayne Robinson, 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, September 7, 2018.  He was a 1979 graduate of Silver Creek High School, employed at Fire King and an avid U. of L. Fan.  Kenny also enjoyed taking frequent trips to the Great Smoky Mountains with his family.  He was preceded in death...

Sep 5, 2018

BeLinda "Bink" Jones, 74, passed away on September 5, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a past member of the Ivey Hill Baptist Church in Underwood, Indiana. She loved singing and cooking and she volunteered at many local nursing homes. BeLinda was preceeded in death by her husband, Edward Jones, both parents, 3 brothers,...

Sep 3, 2018

Sellersburg, Indiana

Roy E. Samples, 86, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 25, 1931 in Sellersburg, to Jeremiah and Veronica Samples. Roy worked for Essroc for many years before his retirement. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Samples and his step-son, David Dold. ...

Sep 2, 2018

Lowell B. Smith , 92, passed away on Sunday, September 02, 2018 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. He was born at home on December 27, 1925 to the late Lowell D. and Tina P. Smith in Sellersburg Indiana. Following his service in the United States Navy during World War II, he graduated from Michigan State...

Sep 1, 2018

Palmyra, Indiana

MSGT Charles Preston Allen, Retired, 81, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He was born on October 15, 1936 to the late Joseph and Velma Allen in Los Banos, California. Mr. Allen honorably and faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force earning the title...

Aug 22, 2018

Sellersburg, Indiana

Jean K. Montgomery, 100 years old, entered eternal life on August 22, 2018 at Maple Manor Christian Home in Sellersburg.  She was a member of the Sellersburg United Methodist Church, an avid square dancer and quilter, loved her family and loved to travel.  Jean had many occupations over the years.  She retired from Seinshiemers, an...

Aug 18, 2018

Lonnie Cooper, Jr ., 90, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 18, 2018. He was born on February 13, 1928 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Alec L. and Martha M. Cooper. Mr. Cooper retired from ICI America after 38 years where he worked as a painter. He was a member of the...

Aug 17, 2018

William "Redbuck" Collier ,89, passed away on Friday August 17, 2018 at home surrounded by his famlily. He was born on June 10, 1929 to the late Ralph and Ruby Collier in Speed, Indiana. Mr. Collier honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired from Louisville Cement where he worked as a...

Aug 15, 2018

Cheryl J. Martin, 72, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Indiana. She was born on November 1, 1945 in Junction City Kansas. Mrs. Martin retired from the United States Postal Service where she worked as a Rural Carrier. In her spare time she enjoyed volunteering for the Kentucky Organ Donor Association. ...

Jul 27, 2018

Memphis, Indiana

Jackie "Jack" Wayne Richards, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 27th.  Jack as he was known by family and friends, was born September 30th, 1948 in Glasgow, Kentucky to Lecel and Mary Richards of Sellersburg.  He served his country in the United States Army, retired from Colgate Palmolive and was an...