Doris Bowman, age 85, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 26th, surrounded by loved ones after a brief battle with cancer. She cherished her life in Southern Indiana, where her deep-rooted relationships were evident in the outpouring of support she received during her final weeks. Predeceased by her husband, Gilbert “Butch” Bowman; brother, Beverly Powles; sister, Victoria Powless; son, Russell Vanover; and granddaughter, Erin Stricker. Doris is survived by her daughter,...

Jeffrey Douglas Aaron 48 of Charlestown, IN passed away on Monday evening April 29, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 30, 1975, in Louisville, KY to Jack and Darlene Braswell Aaron.  He was a member of Faith World Church and was the fuel center manager for the Jay C Store in Charlestown.   Jeff served on the Charlestown City Council for 12 years, enjoyed cheering for the Kentucky Wildcats Basketball team, watching Andy Griffith Show,...

Lana Elizabeth Sarver 85 of Marysville, IN passed away on Monday April 29, 2024, at her home. She was born on May 29, 1938, in Lafayette, IN to Willard and Guthra Mae Mahan Bayes.   She was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church and a former employee for Blue Cross Blue Shield and a retired Secretary for Farm Bureau Insurance.  She enjoyed car riding in the country, gardening, mowing grass and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors...

Rachel Bivin (Travis) Pogue, a woman who brightened lives with her warm spirit and gracious heart, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 27, 2024 in Cary, North Carolina at the age of 97. Born on June 17, 1926 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky to Estill and Ruth Travis as an only child. In August 1946, she married her lifelong sweetheart, Hugh William Pogue, in Greenville, Kentucky. The couple soon relocated to Charlestown, Indiana where they built a beautiful life together with their son,...

James Allen Stutesman 62 of Nabb, IN passed away on Monday April 22, 2024, at his home. He was born on December 8, 1961, in Jeffersonville, IN to Robert and Freda Robison Stutesman.  He was a former heavy equipment operator, plumber, over the road trucker and a farmer.  He enjoyed traveling, especially through the country, cutting wood, fishing and hunting, watching The Price is Right, and supporting the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Hoosiers.  He was preceded in death by...

Josefina E. Lemus de Amaya 83 years old of Charlestown, IN passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, IN surrounded by her family. She was born on March 12, 1941, in Tejutla, Chalatenago, El Salvador to Domingo and Dolores Lemus Martinez.  She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, and spending time with her family, and taking walks in the park. Left to cherish her memory are sons, Luis Amaya (Yenny) of Charlestown, Wilfredo Amaya of El Salvador, Andres Efrain...

Teresa Marie Cherry, 56, on April 20, our precious and beloved sister, Teresa, passed away unexpectedly. We, her family, find peace in knowing she entered Heaven and was reunited with her loved ones, whom she missed dearly.  Teresa was born on October 9, 1967, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to Kelley June and Violet Marie (Burr) Cherry. She was a beautiful, bubbly, curly-haired little girl who loved to be out of doors. As she grew older she enjoyed family vacations, whether it be to...

Sylvia E. Simon, 75 of Charlestown, IN passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Norton Clark Hospital in Jeffersonville, IN after a two-and-a-half-year battle with MDS Blood Cancer. Sylvia was born on November 20, 1948, in Heilbronn, Germany. She worked for several years at FormWood Industries in Jeffersonville, IN. Sylvia enjoyed spending time around her home, making artificial flower arrangements for herself and her loving family with pink carnations being her favorite. Sylvia is...

Brenda Sue (Streets) Dean, 69, of Charlestown, passed away on April 18th after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She finished her race at the University of Louisville Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 9th, 1955, to Robert “Bobby” and Margaret (Howard) Streets, Brenda touched the lives of those around her with her strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit. She graduated from Charlestown High School in 1973. She enjoyed her years as a social worker...

Marla Jean Williams 75, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Rolling Hills Healthcare Campus in New Albany, IN. She was born on March 30, 1949, in New Albany, IN. to Benjamin and Norma Kron Gardner.  Marla was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, she enjoyed collecting porcelain dolls, working with her flowers, tending to her African violets, and going to eat at the Copper Kettle. Marla was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Benjamin Gardner; and her sister,...