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,...

Melinda Sue Montgomery Baker 72 of Lanesville, IN passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Baptist Health Louisville. She was born on December 16, 1951, in Jeffersonville, IN to Carl and Pearl McKim Montgomery.  Melinda was a former office worker for I.C.I. of Americas in Charlestown and the United States Census Bureau in Jeffersonville, IN.  She was a member of Pfrimmers Chapel Church in Lanesville. Melinda enjoyed working with the blanket ministry at her church, going to...

CW2 William Anthony Franklin, proud father of four, 40, of Charlestown, IN passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was born in Bowling Green, KY to William L. Franklin and Denise L. Littrell. His memory lives on through his family; wife Emilie; daughter, Kyla (Evan); sons, Asher, Miles, and Oliver; and dogs Wilson and Sunny.  Anthony was preceded in death by his father William. He is survived by his grandmothers, Kaye Franklin, and Linda Hardesty; mother, Denise Littrell; brother,...

Lloyd Nelson Lauter, Jr 84, of Hanover, IN passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at River Terrace Health Campus in Madison, IN. He was born on September 19, 1939, in Jefferson County, IN to Lloyd and Marjorie Joyce Lauter.  He was a retired farmer and member of New Hope Community Church. He enjoyed fishing, bird watching, watching Laugh-In and Hee-Haw on TV, going to eat at Kingfish, and supporting the University of Kentucky Wildcats. He was preceded in death by his parents, son,...

Phyllis Ann Dodson, 78 of Otisco, IN passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Baptist Floyd Hospital in New Albany, IN. Phyllis was born on January 28, 1946, in Sutton, West Virginia the daughter of Percy Evans and Hazel Irene Gregory Rogers. She was a sales associate in the Jewelry Department at the Clarksville Wal-Mart since the day they opened their doors for business. Phyllis was a big supporter of St. Jude and Kosairs Childrens Hospitals, loved to shop especially with her Wal-Mart...

Michael Wayne Shackelford 71 of New Washington, IN passed away on Tuesday March 5, 2024, at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, IN. He was born on January 7, 1953, in Louisville, KY to Crittenden and Margaret Shackelford.  Mike was Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, c current board member of the American Legion Post 335, a former farm laborer and former employee of Mulzer Crushed Stone and Versatile Processing.  He supported UK Basketball, and enjoyed hunting mushrooms, fishing, and...