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Ronald Bishop

Ronald Bishop

May 13, 2025

Ronald Bishop, 87, passed away on May 13, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky.  Ronald Bishop was born on May 17, 1937, in Scottsburg, Indiana, to Alvin Bishop and Dorothy (Boyd) Bishop. Ronald graduated from Scottsburg High School in 1955, marking the beginning of his lifelong career as owner-operator of the family business, Bishop Motor Company. Ronald married Debra (Brown) Bishop...

Melvin Nichols

Melvin Nichols

May 13, 2025

Melvin Nichols, 86, a beloved father and grandfather of Lexington, Indiana passed away on May 13, 2025, at University Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born July 7, 1938, in Salem, Indiana to the late Thomas Everett and Mary Josephine (Wilson) Nichols. On February 22, 1956, he married Alice Boley. Melvin was a dedicated dairy farmer who loved working...

Patricia Ann Caudell

Patricia Ann Caudell

May 5, 2025

Patricia Ann Caudell, 75, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Hampton Oaks Health Campus in Scottsburg, Indiana. She was born October 8,1949, in Austin, Indiana, to Theodore and Eva (Baker) Bryant. A graduate of Austin High School, Patricia lived a life filled with love for her family and a joyful spirit. She enjoyed working...

Robert (Bob) Lee Bromm

Robert (Bob) Lee Bromm

May 5, 2025

Robert (Bob) Lee Bromm, Sr., 89, of Scottsburg, Indiana, died May 5, 2025, at home surrounded by beloved family. Mr. Bromm was born November 20, 1935, in St. Anthony, Indiana, the son of Henry Bromm and Rose (Spellmeier) Bromm-Bosler. On November 20, 1954, he married Patricia M. Ehrsam at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Huntingburg, Indiana.  Bob worked at...

Linda Lucille Chasteen

Linda Lucille Chasteen

Apr 29, 2025

Linda Lucille (Francis) Chasteen, 72, of Scottsburg, passed away on April 29,2025 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born December 4, 1952, in Scottsburg, to the late Verlin and Norma (LaMaster) Francis. She graduated from Scottsburg High School. She married Terry Lee Chasteen on May 13, 1977. Linda spent 20 years working with...

Trina Jerene Vernon

Trina Jerene Vernon

Apr 27, 2025

Trina Jerene Vernon, 66, of Scottsburg, passed away at her home. She was on born March 20, 1959 in Whitesburg, Kentucky to Robert Stewart and Annetta Lois Elswick. She came to Indiana in her youth and graduated high school in Madison and received her Bachelor's degree in English from Hanover College. She married David Vernon on April 28, 1996...

Barbara Ann King Jones

Barbara Ann King Jones

Apr 26, 2025

Barbara Ann King Jones, 82 of Little York passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born December 2, 1942 in Morrisonville, Illinois to Robert Delmore King, Sr. and Radia Thelma Davis King. She married Clayton Harold Jones on June 23, 1969 and he preceded her in death November 14, 2000.

Barbara is preceded...

Katie  Jo  Smith

Katie Jo Smith

Apr 24, 2025

Katie Jo Smith, 30, of Underwood, Indiana, beloved daughter, wife, and dedicated Pharmacist, who graced the world with her vibrant spirit passed away on April 24, 2025, at Norton Audubon in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on June 2, 1994, in Louisville, Kentucky to John Conder and Lorna (Bayes) Conder. Katie graduated from Scottsburg Senior High School in 2013...

Walter Raleigh Deaton

Walter Raleigh Deaton

Apr 24, 2025

Walter Raleigh Deaton, 81 of Little York, Indiana passed away April 24, 2025, at home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on November 13, 1943, to John Logan and Beulah (Deaton) Deaton. He came to Jackson County at the age of 10 and has lived here since. He graduated from Salem...

Wanda Sue Anderson

Wanda Sue Anderson

Apr 19, 2025

Wanda Sue Anderson, 71 of Austin, Indiana, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025. She was born May 15, 1953, in Richmond, Kentucky to Millard and Dorothy Plowman West.  She was a Christian woman who loved Jesus. She was a one of kind, with a lot of friends, who never met a stranger. In years past, she enjoyed going on...

Ella Carrier

Ella Carrier

Apr 19, 2025

Ella Carrier, 81, passed away on April 19, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Campton, Kentucky to the late James Orville Campbell and Ilean (Murphy) Campbell. Ella was a woman of many talents, known for her exceptional gardening skills, cultivating beautiful flowers that brightened her yard and the lives of those around her. She found joy...

Jerry Powers

Jerry Powers

Apr 14, 2025

Jerry Powers, 82 of Scottsburg passed away at home on April 14, 2025. He was born on September 12, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up in Paoli, Indiana and graduated from Paoli High School in 1961. He served in the Army National Guard for four years. He and his wife, Wilma were active in the building of the...

Linda M. Illingworth

Linda M. Illingworth

Apr 7, 2025

Linda M. Illingworth passed away April 7, 2025, at Indiana University Hospital West in Avon, Indiana at the age of 74. Linda was born to Russel L. Schneider and Norma Jane (Staats) Schneider in Centerville, Indiana on August 6,1950. She graduated from

Centerville High School and went on to Purdue University. While attending Purdue University, she was...

Douglas Jewell Calhoun

Douglas Jewell Calhoun

Apr 4, 2025

Douglas Jewell Calhoun, 83 of North Vernon, Indiana, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at the VA Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born March 24, 1942, in Newport, Kentucky to James Jackson and Nancy Hazel (Witt) Calhoun. He grew up in Henryville and after high school, he joined the US Army, serving three terms in Viet Nam. He...

Fred R.  Caudill, Jr.

Fred R. Caudill, Jr.

Apr 3, 2025

Fred R. Caudill, Jr. was born on October 13, 1960, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to the late Willie Sue Broadus and Fred R. Caudill, Sr. He passed away of natural causes on April 3, 2025, in his home in Scottsburg, Indiana.

After graduating from Scottsburg High School in 1979, Fred proudly served in the United States Air Force...

Billie Jean Land Shelton

Billie Jean Land Shelton

Apr 1, 2025

Billie Jean Land Shelton, 88 of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at her home with family by her side. She was born December 18, 1936, in Hazard, Perry County, Kentucky to William and Lula Boyd Land. On September 11, 1954, she married James R. Shelton. He preceded her in death on December 12, 2021. She...

Joseph R. "Jobie" Evans

Joseph R. "Jobie" Evans

Mar 30, 2025

Joseph R. "Jobie" Evans, 63 of Scottsburg passed away March 30, 2025 in Chicago. He was born January 24, 1962 in Chicago to John W. and Evangeline Teressa Gentry Evans. He was the President of South End Auto Body, Inc. of Chicago.

He is preceded in death by his father, John W. Evans. Surviving to cherish his...

Christopher George Divish

Christopher George Divish

Mar 30, 2025

The Divish family is saddened to share the passing of their youngest sibling, Christopher George, 46, who tragically lost his life in a motor vehicle accident on March 30, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Patricia (Dolan) Divish and William J. Divish.  Despite many challenges, Chris was a kind soul who brought joy to those around...

Richard Oliver Ledford

Richard Oliver Ledford

Mar 29, 2025

Richard Oliver Ledford, 63 of Scottsburg passed away at his home in Scottsburg on March 29, 2025. He was born October 17, 1961 in Brookfield, Missouri. No services are planned at this time.

John Wayne Bailey

John Wayne Bailey

Mar 28, 2025

John Wayne Bailey, 66 of Lexington, Indiana passed away Friday, March 28, 2025. He was born November 15, 1958, in Madison, Indiana to Carl and Lena Spencer Bailey. He graduated from Scottsburg High School. John married Rita Mae Spaulding, the love of his life on May 16, 1992, and she preceded him in death on August 30, 2022. He...

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