obituaries

Jan 28, 2025

Norma Carol Armstrong Richards , beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, at Lake Point Village in Scottsburg, Indiana with her family by her side. She was born on Thursday, September 5th, 1935, in Seymour, Indiana.

Norma was a devoted homemaker who found joy in caring for her family, creating...

Jan 24, 2025

PHILLIP KANNAPEL, 67, OF SELLERSBURG,IN PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 24, 2025. HE HAD A PASSION FOR RACE CARS & FISHING. HE LOVED DRIVING RACE CARS AT SPORTSDROME SPEEDWAY. HE RETIRED FROM THE TOWN OF SELLERSBURG & THE NEWS & TRIBUNE. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS FATHER: JOE KANNAPEL. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: HIS MOTHER: RITA KANNAPEL, SISTERS: CAROL CHESTER...

Jan 22, 2025

Helen Louise LaMaster , a cherished member of the Sellersburg, Indiana community, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025, at the age of 98. Born on Saturday, June 5th, 1926 at home in Sellersburg Indiana, Helen led a life marked by devotion, creativity, and warmth.

Helen was the beloved daughter of Roy Raymond Prather and Edna...

Jan 21, 2025

Rosemarie Rita Ramser , a beloved resident of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 at Maple Manor Christian Home. Born at home on Thursday, September 24th, 1936, in Louisville, Kentucky, Rita lived a life full of grace, kindness, and steadfast devotion to her family.

Rita was a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She...

Jan 19, 2025

Christopher Brian Bowe, Jr ., 37, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Born on March 29, 1987, in New Albany, Indiana, Christopher was the beloved son of Brian and Dianne Bowe.

A proud 2005 graduate of Floyd Central High School, Christopher dedicated his career...

Jan 16, 2025

Julia Katherine (Roberts) Loy

Born on December 24, 1942, in Sunshine, Kentucky, Julia Katherine Loy passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, at the age of 82.

Julia was the cherished daughter of Charles and Beatrice (Langley) Roberts and was one of 10 siblings: Lillie Ennist, Margie Muncy, Sharon Haueisen, Peggy Harcha (deceased), Phyllis Zaph,...

Jan 15, 2025

Ruth I. Howard , a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully at her home in Memphis, Indiana, on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on Saturday, April 6th, 1929, in Harlan, Kentucky, Ruth lived a life full of love, dedication, and care for her family and community.

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Jan 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tina Michelle Collins, who entered eternity on Saturday, January 11th, 2025 at her home after a long battle with lung disease. Born on Saturday, October 30th, 1971, in Glasgow, Kentucky, Tina lived a life full of love, laughter and generosity. She was 53 years old.

Tina...

Jan 11, 2025

Kelly Marie McCurdy-Kirkpatrick went to be with Jesus on January 11, 2025, at the age of 59. She was born to Ernest Cleo McCurdy Sr. (Tip) and Emma Vaughn McCurdy (Sparks) on April 10, 1965, in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Kelly was a long-time employee of Hilliard Lyons, LLC, working 25 years in the financial industry. In Kelly's spare time she...

Jan 7, 2025

Dakota James Burns entered eternity on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, at the age of 24. Born on Thursday, August 31st, 2000, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, Dakota was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend whose light will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Dakota was a graduate of New Albany High School, Class of 2019. He...

Jan 6, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Emery Whiteside , born on September 14th, 1941, in English, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 6th, 2025, at the age of 83. A long-time resident of Clarksville, Indiana, Thomas led a life marked by dedication to his work, family, and community.

Tom was a member of the New Albany High School Class of 1960....

Jan 4, 2025

Brandon Matthew Williams , who left this world on Saturday, January 4th, 2025, at the age of 25. Born on a chilly Wednesday morning, January 20th, 1999, in Louisville, Kentucky, Brandon made an indelible mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Brandon was a resident of Jeffersonville, IN, where he built a life filled with warmth,...

Jan 2, 2025

Michael Bently Allgood , a cherished resident of Underwood, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on Friday, June 28th, 1963, in Louisville, Kentucky, Michael was a beloved husband, dad, brother, and friend.

Michael is survived by his devoted wife, Clara "Jeanie" Allgood, and his loving children: Lukas Allgood,...

Jan 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Magdalena "Maggie" Hall on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the age of 73. Her kind spirit and resilient nature will be deeply missed by everyone who had the honor of knowing her.

Magdalena was born on October 23, 1951, in the Philippines, and grew up in...

Jan 1, 2025

Gregory "Smitty" Smith , a cherished resident of Louisville, KY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on Tuesday, February 3, 1959, in Evansville, IN. Smitty was a remarkable individual known for his kindness, passion, and extraordinary ability to craft stories that captivated all who were fortunate enough to hear them.

Jan 1, 2025

Lauri Ann Bamforth, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on a warm summer day in Syracuse, NY, on June 30th, 1963, Lauri's vibrant spirit and kind heart touched everyone she met.

Lauri made her home in Floyds Knobs, IN, where she worked as...

Jan 1, 2025

Gerald Dwight James , a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, at the age of 61. He resided in New Albany, Indiana, but his journey began in Chicago, Illinois, where he was born on Friday, May 10th, 1963.

Gerald was a highly skilled HVAC technician who was...

Dec 28, 2024

Mary Helen Rockey, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on September 3, 1957, in Louisville, Kentucky, Mary was known for her gentle spirit, dedication to her work, and the warmth she brought into the lives of everyone she met.

Mary devoted her professional life to...

Dec 27, 2024

Clifford Wayne Richardson , a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on Friday, December 27th, 2024, at the age of 61. Born on Sunday, September 1st, 1963, in Louisville, KY, Cliff was a Louisville native and a resident of Sellersburg, Indiana, where he was cherished by family, friends, and the community.

Cliff was an accomplished...

Dec 24, 2024

Melba Jean Kratz Salmon was born in Clarksville, IN on August 25, 1921. She spent her childhood by the Falls of the Ohio, a self-described River Rat. Melba was a lifelong member of the Ohio Falls Methodist Church.

She lived through the Great Flood of 1937, riding a rowboat to her cousins in Portland and staying there...