May 1, 2025

Charles Edward Russell, of Charlestown, IN, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 8, 1942, in Jefferson County, KY, to Charlotte Lampker. He was a former machine operator for Wyandot Snack Foods and Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company. His mother and his wife, Mary C. Russell, preceded him in...

Apr 29, 2025

"Mommy Brenda" Pacey, 62, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025.

Born on May 30, 1962, in Jeffersonville, she was the daughter of the late Bobby G. and Lillian R. Garrett. Brenda spent most of her life in her hometown, where she worked for several years as a dedicated housekeeper at the Holiday Inn in Jeffersonville.

Brenda had a...

Apr 28, 2025

We are deeply saddened to announce that Danny Martin “Dan” Sad, age 61, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, April 28, 2025.

Born on September 25, 1963, Dan was the beloved son of the late Halsey Earl and Pauline Gertrude Sad. A 1981 graduate of Jamestown High School in North Dakota, Dan pursued a...

Apr 27, 2025

Charles Micheal ‘Mike’ Durham, 66, of New Washington, IN. passed away at Baptist Health Floyd on Sunday, April 27, 2025.  He was born in Jeffersonville, IN., on April 1, 1959, to the late Charles William and Norma Juanita Bales Durham.

Mike was a professional painter who loved riding his motorcycle, cracking jokes, and trying his luck at...

Apr 26, 2025

Robert ‘Todd’ Watson, 53, of Clarksville, IN., passed away early Saturday morning, April 26, 2025, at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, IN.  surrounded by his loving family.

Todd is the son of Robert Royse Watson and Lynn Diane Johnson Garr.  He was born on May 21, 1971, in Jeffersonville, IN.  Todd was a 1992 graduate of...

Apr 22, 2025

Janice Rena Zoeller, 66, of Charlestown, Indiana. Janice left this world on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by love. She faced her illness with the same fire and humor that defined her life, saying with a smile, “I’m kicking its tail,” even in her final days.

Born at Clark County Hospital in Jeffersonville,...

Apr 21, 2025

James “Steve’ Steven Fraze, 77 of North Vernon, IN. passed away after a brief illness on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Schneck Medical Center.

Steve was born on August 29, 1947, in Little Rock, AR., to James W. and Lois B. Hayes Fraze.  He worked as a landscaper, loved fishing, and spent his free time with...

Apr 19, 2025

James Allen Bottorff, age 60, of Henryville, IN, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by loved ones, he entered his eternal home with the Lord, whom he faithfully served throughout his life.

Allen was a loving husband, father, proud grandfather, and faithful brother and friend. He lived a life...

Apr 18, 2025

Patricia Settles Bueter, 82 of Shallotte, N.C., died Friday, April 18, 2025, at Novant Health Medical Center, Bolivia.

Ms. Bueter was born in Finley, Kentucky, on March 7, 1943, and was the daughter of the late Joseph Viella Settles and Mary Leona Buchman Settles. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, George...

Apr 15, 2025

John William Daugherty, 78, of Marysville, IN. passed away on Tuesday morning, April 15, 2025, at the Hosparus Inpatient Center in Louisville, KY.

John was born in Louisville, KY, on March 10, 1947, to the late John W. and Deloras Schildnecht Daugherty.

John graduated from Southern High School in 1965. He continued his education, became...

Apr 14, 2025

Roy F. “Duck” Adams, 80 of Otisco, IN, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the home of his daughter.

He was born on April 12, 1945, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, to Fred and Annie Elkins Adams.  Roy was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church, and a retired...

Apr 13, 2025

Rebecca “Becky” Leigh Williams, 68, of Georgetown, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones.

She was born on May 19, 1956, in Jeffersonville, IN, to Paul and Maxine Woodward Thompson. Becky dedicated 48 years of service at Norton Hospital. Beyond her career, she loved to travel, attend concerts, gamble,...

Apr 13, 2025

Garnett “Gregg” Lowe, III, 79 of Charlestown, IN, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at his home.

Gregg was born on October 29, 1945, the son of Garnett and Margaret Anne Lowe, Jr. He worked in Construction Sales with Rite Way and the former Contractor Sales and Rental in Louisville, KY. Gregg proudly served in the...

Apr 13, 2025

Brenda Fay Smith, 76, of Charlestown passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the home of her son, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

She was born on August 1, 1948, in Jeffersonville, IN, to Laymon “Jake” and Grace Weddle Franklin. Brenda was a member of Community Presbyterian Church and a retired vice president for...

Apr 12, 2025

Mata Lee Ingram Ison, 94, formerly of Charlestown, IN passed peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at her home in Louisville, KY.

She was born on February 7, 1931, at her family home on Defeated Creek in Line Fork, KY, to parents, Kirby and Mazie Halcomb Ingram. Mata was a retired employee for ICI Americas. She was...

Apr 10, 2025

Dennis Ray Bower, 68 of New Washington, IN, passed away at his home on Thursday evening, April 10th, 2025.

Dennis was born on September 14, 1956, in Jeffersonville, IN, to Kenneth and Wanda Oakly Bower. Dennis was a former owner of Bowers LP Gas, Four Quarters Mini Mart, and Home Owners Maintenance Service.  He was also a...

Apr 9, 2025

Daniel Ray Townsend, 66, of Charlestown, IN, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at his home. Daniel was born to the late James and Barbara Townsend on January 23, 1959, in East Chicago, IN.

Daniel was an electrician by trade and a homebody by choice. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.  ...

Apr 7, 2025

Mark Steven ‘Howie’ Howard, 63, of Charlestown, IN. passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025.  He was born on November 10, 1961, in Louisville, KY., to the late James D. and Evangeline Lashley Howard.

Howie followed in his father and brother’s footsteps, becoming a pipe fitting welder.  He was an avid fisherman.  Every spring, he began starting...

Apr 4, 2025

Gayla Jean Corbin Sumpter was born March 21, 1950, in West Plains, Missouri, and died Friday, April 4, 2025, at her home in Charlestown, Indiana. She was the first of three children born to Nathan H. Corbin and Evelyn Rose Butler Sublett. Gayla graduated from New Town (North Dakota) High School in 1969 and from National College of Business...

Apr 1, 2025

Robert Stephen Bowen, 76, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, in the presence of his family and caring nurses at Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Bob was born on June 17, 1948, to John K. and Marjorie Bowen in Charlestown, Indiana.  Bob was a loving, devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather, and uncle....