All Obituaries

Steven Otis Collins, 51 of Nabb, IN passed away on Tuesday February 19, 2019 at his home. He was born on February 26, 1967 in Jeffersonville, IN to Wayne and Lottie Mullins Collins.  Steven was a former Diesel Mechanic. He was preceded in death by his mother and sister, Rita Crick. Survivors include his father, Wayne D. Collins of Charlestown, IN; brothers, Danny L. Collins(Brenda) of Charlestown and Wm. Michael Collins of Clarksville, IN; step-son, Kalin Dean of New Washington,...

Robert “Bob” Lee Smith, 76, of Charlestown passed away on February 17, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on August 7, 1942 to Ed and Margaret Thompson Smith in Huntington, West Virginia.  He was an employee of General Electric for 33 years and was also a member of the Jeffersonville Farmers Market.  Bob was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather.  Along with his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brothers James Smith and Glen Allen...

David Glenn Sexton, 50 of Jeffersonville, IN passed away on Thursday February 14, 2019 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, IN. He was born on August 21, 1968 to Harold and Betty McCormick Sexton in Madison, IN.  He was a member of First Baptist Church in Charlestown, IN. David was preceded in death by his father, Harold Sexton. David is survived by his children, Katherine Sexton and Justin Sexton of Plainfield, IN and his mother, Betty Sexton of Jeffersonville. Life Celebration...

Lita Vest Foley, 73 of Lexington, IN passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Scott Memorial Hospital in Scottsburg, IN. Lita was born February 15, 1945 in Marquette, MI the daughter of Esther Mary Koepp Canary. She was known as a very giving person and her home was always open to anyone who needed a place to eat and stay, especially children. Lita was an animal lover, enjoyed country living, expert at making strawberry preserves and at Christmas making Gum Drop Cakes. Survivors include...

Bennett “Ben’  Franklin Combs, 63, of Charlestown, Indiana passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019. He was born on May 9, 1955 in Blackey KY the son of Shade and Mary (Whithaker) Combs. Ben was an electrician and retired from Pillsbury. He was a wonderful daddy, loved the Colts and UK.  Ben also had been a volunteer on the Charlestown Township Fire Department. Ben is survived by his daughter, Bridget Viers (Scott) of Scott Air Force Base IL; son, Danny Combs of...

Sandra K. Selmier "Sandy" Hutsell, 74, entered her heavenly home on Febuary 7, 2019 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease.  Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her journey.  A life long resident of Bethlehem, she passed peacefully at home with her husband and children at her side. She will be remembered by many for her four decades of service at the United States Department of Agriculture office in...

Lloyd Keith Elston, 76 of Charlestown, IN passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at his home. Mr. Elston was born on December 30, 1942 in Madison, IN the son of Clarence Freedly and Opal Brooks Elston. He was employed as a Steel Fabricator at Jeffboat, Niemco Fabrication, and MidPark retiring in 2009. Survivors include his daughter, Lana Elston of Jeffersonville, IN; sons, Leslie Elston(Tamatha) and Brian Elston both of Charlestown; brothers, Dillion Elston(Dawn) of Anderson, IN and...

Daniel Dean Brafford, Sr. 72, of Charlestown, IN passed away on Sunday February 3, 2019 at his home. He was born on September 8, 1946 in Otisco, IN to Alfred and Ethel Alford Brafford.  He was a retired employee of Ford Motor Company in Louisville, KY and a member of Grace Lutheran Church in New Albany, IN. Dan survived by his wife Jean Doyle Brafford; sons, Daniel Brafford, Jr., (Amy) and Christopher Brafford (Serena) both of Charlestown; brothers, Theodore C. Brafford of Otisco and...

    Theresa Ann Combs, 64 of Charlestown, IN passed away on Monday, January 29, 2019 at Kentuckiana Medical Center in Clarksville, IN. Theresa was born on May 26, 1955 in Jeffersonville, IN the daughter of Warren Garfield and Bessie M. Sumners Combs. Theresa always enjoyed working with beads, making jewelry, watching movies, playing video games and her favorite was yard sales and shopping. She worked in the past at New Hope Industries when it was in Charlestown, IN. Survivors...

Harry Lee Martin, 59 of Charlestown, IN passed on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Norton Hospital, in Louisville, KY. Harry was born on December 27, 1959 in Louisville, KY to Vernon Martin, Jr. and Lulu (Dennison) Martin.  He was a maintenance man at Leigh Hanson Rock Quarry in Jeffersonville, IN. He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Martin, Jr. Survivors include his daughters, Amy Martin and Angela Martin of Charlestown, IN; mother, Lulu Martin, brothers, Miller Martin of...