Obituaries

Danity Lou Clark

Danity Lou Clark

Sep 9, 2026

Danity Lou (Judd) Clark, 82, of Otisco, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Danity dearly loved her family and also had a deep admiration for all animals.

She was born on May 26, 1944 in Greensburg, Kentucky to the late Richard Judd and Virginia Stilts Judd. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Stephen...

Anita DeMoss Friess

Anita DeMoss Friess

Aug 30, 2026

Anita DeMoss Friess, 82, passed away on August 30, 2026, at Green River Trails in Greensburg, KY. She was born on August 17, 1944, in Memphis, IN to the late Marvin and Eva Scholl DeMoss.

Anita enjoyed gardening, painting, ceramics, and bowling. She retired from Beneficial Management Corporation after 38 years of service.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Marilyn V. Pettry

Marilyn V. Pettry

Aug 30, 2026

Marilyn Violet Pettry, 79, of Charlestown, IN, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

The daughter of Joseph Curry and Violet Sheets Curry. She had 9 siblings; 7 have passed, and 2 are still here on earth. She was married for almost 50 years to the love of her life, Joseph Pettry, who passed in 2013.

She had 3 children: Barbara Odle...

Carmen Elaine Kesack

Carmen Elaine Kesack

Aug 26, 2026

Carmen Elaine Kesack, died on August 26, 2026, at Traditions Memory Care, in Sellersburg, IN. She was born on September 6, 1943, in Charlestown, Indiana.

Carmen was the wife of the late Daniel R. Kesack. She will be remembered with love by her family and all who knew her. An avid needle pointer, and always ready to cheer on the Boston...

Zella LaVerne Taylor

Zella LaVerne Taylor

Aug 26, 2026

Zella LaVerne (Lawson) Taylor, 90, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

Born on April 17, 1936, Zella lived a life marked by warmth, style, and deep devotion to her family. She was very fashionable and took great joy in home décor, bringing beauty and care into the spaces she made her own. She was also a gifted...

Michael D. Hall

Michael D. Hall

Aug 26, 2026

Michael “Mike” Douglas Hall, 74, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on August 26, 2026.

Born October 25, 1951 to Clay and Sarah Rose Hall, Mike was a lifelong Charlestown native with deep roots in the community he always called home. He grew up in Charlestown and later returned to his alma mater as a high school business teacher. Teaching was far...

Linda Sue Brooks

Linda Sue Brooks

Aug 25, 2026

Linda Brooks, 73, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. She was born on November 16, 1952 in Glasgow, Kentucky. Linda had a deep love and appreciation for her family and the bonds they held. She always enjoyed a chance to listen to country and gospel music and counted on watching several gospel ministries on YouTube with...

Betty J. Worley

Betty J. Worley

Aug 24, 2026

Betty J. Worley, age 89, cast her final line and peacefully slipped away at her home in Taylorsville, Kentucky, surrounded by love on August 24, 2026.

Born in Leavenworth, Indiana, Betty was the beloved daughter of the late Girtie and Mary Lee West. She leaves behind a rich legacy defined by a faithful, adventurous, and wonderfully vibrant life. Betty was a...

Amanda Jillian "Jill" Vest

Amanda Jillian "Jill" Vest

Aug 23, 2026

Amanda Jillian Vest, “Jill”, 48, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. She was a proud pet mama all of her life and will be sorely missed by Piper, O’mari, and Blakey.

She was born on January 29, 1978, in Jeffersonville, Indiana to Jerry Vest and Kimberley (Barton) Vest. She is preceded in death by her sister, Nicki...

Raymond Vest

Raymond Vest

Aug 23, 2026

Raymond Vest, 61, born December 21, 1964, passed away on August 23, 2026, following a long illness.

Raymond found fulfillment in his craft and pastimes. A talented small engine repairman, he was known for his knack with lawn equipment-often spending time bringing new life to machines and sharing his handiwork with others at the 7th Street Flea Market in Louisville. He...

Elsie Day

Elsie Day

Aug 18, 2026

Elsie Day, 86, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, just shy of her 87th birthday. She was born on August 23, 1939, in Letcher County, Kentucky.

Elsie's passion for food and caring for others shaped her life's work. She devoted nearly her entire career to food service, where her colleagues and patrons alike soon learned that Elsie...

Irma L Smith

Irma L Smith

Aug 10, 2026

Irma L Smith, born on January 6, 1930, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, journeyed peacefully from this world on August 10, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. Hers was a life marked by profound love, quiet determination, and an enduring spirit that touched and shaped the generations she cherished.

The daughter of Orville Moore and Zella Brison Moore, Irma inherited both a steadfast resilience and...

Kathy L. Cash

Kathy L. Cash

Aug 10, 2026

Kathryn L. (Zehner) Cash age 75 of Charlestown Indiana passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, at her home on Level Street. Kathy was born in Lafayette IN, on July 29, 1951, to Roy L. and Suzanne (Kantz) Zehner.

Kathy graduated from Charlestown High in 1969. On May 5, 1969, she altered the date on her birth certificate to elope with...

JoAnna Cox

JoAnna Cox

Aug 10, 2026

JoAnna Cox, 72, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026.

Throughout her life, JoAnna was known for her warm heart and the deep love she held for her family and friends. She cherished the simple pleasures of life, often finding joy in exploring flea markets and indulging her passion for junking. The outdoors called to JoAnna-she found peace...

Jerry L. Hogan

Jerry L. Hogan

Aug 9, 2026

Jerry L. Hogan, 80, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026. He was born on July 24, 1946, in Borden, Indiana.

Jerry found great enjoyment in life’s quieter pleasures. He was especially fond of old westerns, with Gunsmoke holding a special place among his favorites. He cherished taking rides down by the river, appreciating the beauty that these...

June Davidson

June Davidson

Aug 7, 2026

Mrs. June Orena Keating Davidson, born February 27, 1937, to the late James Henry Keating and Gracie May Pender Keating Snell in Madison, Indiana, passed away on August 7, 2026. A lifelong resident of Madison and Clark County, she was united in marriage to Roscoe Davidson on July 11, 1970, in New Washington, who preceded her in death.

June was a...

Karen Marie Everett

Karen Marie Everett

Aug 5, 2026

Karen Marie (Williams) Everett, 76, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on August 5, 2026. She was born on August 14, 1949, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Karen’s devotion to her family was unwavering. She dearly loved her grandchildren, treasuring every moment spent by their side. Her passion for the outdoors shone through her appreciation for nature and animals, particularly her love of horses...

James David Bowen

James David Bowen

Aug 4, 2026

James David Bowen, 65, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. James worked for many years and later took over Bruce's Floor Covering in Charlestown. He enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family. James dearly loved his fiancé, Julie, and treated her family as his own.

He was born on September 1, 1960 at...

Kenneth Eugene Taylor, Sr.

Kenneth Eugene Taylor, Sr.

Jul 26, 2026

Kenneth Eugene Taylor, Sr., 61, affectionately known as Kenny, passed away on July 26, 2026. Born on February 16, 1965, in Herrin, Illinois, Kenny was a lifelong resident of Charlestown, Indiana.

Kenny was a man who embraced life with passion and sincerity. With the rumble of his Harley-Davidson beneath him, he found freedom and joy on the open road. His love...

Larry E. Zahnd

Larry E. Zahnd

Jul 25, 2026

Larry Eugene Zahnd, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 25, 2026, at the age of 67.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Virginia Zahnd, and his brother, Steve Zahnd.

He is survived by the love of his life and devoted wife, Nita Zahnd. Together they shared 42 years of marriage. He is also...

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