Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Mar 27, 2025

Elaine Kay Pritchard, 70, passed away on March 27, 2025, in Scottsburg, Indiana. She was born on December 28, 1954, in Ridgecrest, California, to the late L.T. and Adelle (Gallamore) Case. Elaine moved to Holbrook, Arizona, in 2003, and enjoyed a fulfilling career as a Head Start Teacher until her retirement in 2013. Elaine held a deep passion for...

Mar 25, 2025

Glen McVey, 81, passed away on March 25, 2025, in Paris Crossing, Indiana, on his family farm, surrounded by loved ones. Glen McVey was born on January 13, 1944, in Millsboro, Kentucky, to the late John Paris McVey and Mabel (Harris) McVey. Glen graduated from Austin High School, in Austin, Indiana, where he developed a passion for basketball, which...

Mar 22, 2025

Ronnie Lee Boling, 82 of Rising Sun passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, at The Waters of Scottsburg, Indiana. He was born July 1, 1942, in Salem, Indiana to Elmo and Ruby Brough Boling. He grew up in Salem, graduating high school there. He came to Scottsburg in 1973 and lived here until moving to Rising Sun in recent...

Mar 20, 2025

Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Strohl Hussung, 80, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2025.

Born on December 13, 1944, in Terre Haute, Indiana, Beth was the daughter of Harry Strohl and Mary Elrod Strohl Melvin. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David Lee Hussung, with whom she shared a...

Mar 20, 2025

Robin Gay Taylor, 68 of Scottsburg, passed away, Thursday, March 20, 2025 in Louisville, KY. She was born October 1, 1956 in Corbin, Kentucky. She moved around with her family until settling in Scottsburg. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at area nursing homes and ResCare. She enjoyed the outdoors, camping and spending time with her family. She...

Mar 18, 2025

Kenneth Raye Kirby, 89 of Scottsburg passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at The Waters of Scottsburg. He was born July 21, 1935, in Lexington, Kentucky to Asa Forest and Ona McKenney Kirby. After graduating high school, Ken served in the US Army Reserves. He married Imogene "Jean" Hampton on July 12, 1958. He spent his life managing farms....

Mar 17, 2025

Roy Lee Deaton, 67, passed away on March 17, 2025, in Scottsburg, Indiana. He was born on December 2, 1957, in Perry County, Kentucky, to the late Charles Deaton and Ailean (Abner) McNeeley. Survivors include his children, Leanne Deaton of Scottsburg, Indiana and Erin Kelly; and one stepsister, Debbie McNeeley Conover. Cremation has been entrusted to Collins Funeral Home...

Mar 16, 2025

Dianna Joyce Sipe, 61 of Scottsburg, Indiana passed away March 16, 2025, at University of Louisville Hospital. She was born July 27, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois to Donald and Rose Alcorne West. She loved spending time outdoors gardening and enjoying her Koi Pond. She loved the beach, her fur babies and especially her family. Dianna is survived by her...