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Dwayne Ferrell
Jul 3, 2021
Dwayne Ferrell, 86, of Scottsburg, Indiana passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 15, 1934 in Mooresville, Indiana, the son of the late Steve "Hickory" and Ella E. Ferrell. A 1952 graduate of Austin High School, he also attended Franklin College, Cincinnati Bible Seminary and graduated from Indiana...
Sadie Pearl Grate
Jul 2, 2021
Sadie Pearl Grate, 79, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 peacefully. She was born on December 26, 1941 in Sidon, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Freddie Donald and Nettie Will Gray. Sadie was an employee at Colgate Palmolive in Jeffersonville, Indiana for 19 years, retiring in 1996 and a member of the Wesley United...
Rhonda Allison
Jun 30, 2021
Rhonda Allison, 64, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at The Gathering Together in Plainfield, Indiana. She was born on August 22, 1956 in Scottsburg, Indiana, the daughter of the late Curtis Hobbs and Margueret (Alsup) Hobbs. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Hobbs. Survivors include her husband,...
Bonnie L. Koontz
Jun 29, 2021
Bonnie L. Koontz, 65, of Lexington, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Kings Daughters Hospital in Madison, Indiana. She was born on March 24, 1956 in Kentucky, the daughter of the late Elmer Thomas Eaves and Mary (Hearne ) Eaves. On October 22, 1994 she married Danny S. Koontz, who passed away on March 12, 2007. She...
Howard Vernon Reardon
Jun 23, 2021
Howard Vernon Reardon, 81, of Scottsburg, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He was born on June 9, 1940 in Scottsburg, Indiana, the son of the late Elmer Reardon and Eva (Montgomery) Reardon. On October 21, 1995 he married Zella (Cox) Reardon, who survives. He was a former employee of Tube...
Mary Adams
Jun 18, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Adams, 61, of Scottsburg, Indiana passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on March 10, 1960 in Hazard, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Herman Williams and Shirley Rose (Johnson) Mutch. She enjoyed shopping from QVC, reading Harry Potter, and watching her TV shows. On June 7, 1975...
Larry Collier
Jun 15, 2021
Larry Collier, 59, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at The Waters of Scottsburg in Scottsburg, Indiana. He was born on June 19, 1961 in Salem, Indiana, the son of the late Jesse and Anita (Palmer) Collier. Larry worked as a truck driver for many years. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death...
Janet K. Cross
Jun 12, 2021
Janet K. Cross, 79, of Scottsburg, Indiana passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Hampton Oaks Health Campus in Scottsburg, Indiana. She was born on April 21, 1942 in Campbellsburg, Indiana, the daughter of the late Oral Freed and Virginia (Daulton) Darkis. Janet was a retired packer for the old U.S. Shoe Corp. in Crothersville and Madison, Indiana and...
Teresa Lynn Korte
Jun 10, 2021
Teresa Lynn Korte, 61, of Scottsburg, Indiana passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born on December 20, 1959 in Scottsburg, Indiana, to the late William Virgil Powers and Wanda (Mauk) Powers. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her two brothers, Billy Powers and Dana Mauk. Survivors include her companion,...
Marjorie L. Reed
Jun 8, 2021
Marjorie L. Reed, 100, of Scottsburg, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Hampton Oaks Health Campus in Scottsburg, Indiana. She was born on March 22, 1921 in New Washington, Indiana, the daughter of the late Oscar and Della (Bonsett) Bussey. Marjorie graduated from New Washington High School in the class of 1939. On October 13, 1940 she...
Matthew W. "Matt" Terry
Jun 8, 2021
Matthew W. "Matt" Terry, 24 of Scottsburg, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born on September 9, 1996 in Scottsburg, Indiana, the son of Ruford Terry and Kelly (Bowling) Terry. He was a laborer for many different businesses in Scott County. His survivors include his parents, Buddy and Kelly Terry of Scottsburg, Indiana;...
Robert "Bob" Craig
Jun 1, 2021
Robert "Bob" Craig, 99 and 9 months, of Austin, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 with his family by his side at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Scottsburg, Indiana. He was born on September 9, 1921 in Scottsburg, Indiana, the son of the late George Craig and Margaret (Gardner) Craig. Bob married Margery (Ely) Craig in 1941, who...
Arya Dawn Shapinsky-Bixler
May 30, 2021
Arya Dawn Shapinsky-Bixler, 11 months, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Norton's Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on June 27, 2020 in New Albany, Indiana, Â the daughter of Brian Bixler and Ashleigh Shapinsky. Â Arya had a Christening service held on May 23, 2021 surrounded by her family. Â She was preceded in death by...
Brian D. Bishop
May 29, 2021
Brian D. Bishop, 57, of Austin, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at his residence. He was born on June 25, 1963 in New Albany, Indiana; he was the son of Jerry Bishop and Linda (Williams) Bishop. Brian graduated from Scottsburg High School and is a United Sates Navy Veteran. On April 3, 2015 he married Irene (Ireland)...
Violet Marie Davis
May 28, 2021
Violet Marie Davis, 87, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Scottsburg, Indiana. She was born on July 28, 1933 in Scottsburg, Indiana, the daughter of the late James Gilbert Williams and Lillie Mae (Everitt) Williams. Violet was married to Arthur Paul Davis, who passed away on August 5, 2002. She...
Sharon L. Higgason
May 25, 2021
Sharon L. Higgason, 72, of Scottsburg, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. She was born on July 7, 1948 in Glasgow, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Frank Higgason and Mildred (Davison) Higgason. Sharon spent many years working in the food service industry. Her survivors include her son, Jonathan...
Connie L. Harbin-Chamness
May 24, 2021
Connie L. Harbin-Chamness, 81, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at her residence. She was born on May 8, 1940 in Charlestown, Indiana, the daughter of the late Roy Franklin Spencer and Edith Mae (Mannix) Spencer. On April 1, 1982, Connie married Orain Maurice Chamness, who preceded her in death on March 15, 2010. Connie retired...
Janet K Johnson
May 22, 2021
Janet K Johnson, 72, of Austin, Indiana passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. She was born on December 9, 1948 in Scottsburg, Indiana, the daughter of the late Leonard R. Hurst and Thelma Fern (Rhoten) Hurst. Janet attended Austin High School in Austin, Indiana. She was an avid reader who...
Janet Hargett
May 17, 2021
Janet Hargett, 84, of Crothersville, Indiana, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at her residence. She was born on September 28, 1936 in Carrollton, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Ed Lilly and Jesse Mae (Hayden) Lilly. She attended the World Outreach for Christ Church and was a member of the Sunshine Bible Study. Janet had many hobbies that she...
Wilmer "Bud" Newman
May 14, 2021
Wilmer "Bud" Newman, 87, of Lexington, Indiana passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Scott Memorial Hospital in Scottsburg, Indiana. He was born on August 14, 1933 in Hanover, Indiana, the son of the late Wilmer Newman and Evelyn M. (Robbins) Newman. He was a retired truck driver for R.B. Cruisers in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Bud was a member of...
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