James Edward “Jimmy” Hannon, age 50, passed away on May 13, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville, with his family by his side. Jimmy was born on June 17, 1975, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to Don E. and Rebecca Hannon. He was a 1994 graduate of Jeffersonville High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University Southeast. Jimmy was a Labor Relations Contract Administrator for the Independent Pilots Association and had a distinguished 25-year career in ...

Bertha Jane "BJ" Wheeler-Owen, 95, of Jeffersonville went to meet her Heavenly Father May 13, 2026.  Born on January 17, 1931, Bertha devoted much of her life caring for others.  She spent 31 years with Greater Clark Schools, much of which serving as the cafeteria supervisor at Thomas Jefferson Elementary.  Cooking for others was her expression of love, with other hobbies including camping, fishing, crocheting and looking after her grandchildren. She was preceded in ...

Paul Robert Fincher, 86, of Louisville, passed away in the evening hours of May 12th. He was born on November 24, 1939, to parents: Francis Fincher and Emma Lou (Gildehaus) Fincher. As a member of Trinity High School's inaugural four-year graduating class, Paul holds a distinguished place in the school's legacy. Paul had an illustrious 40 plus-year career with Kroger, serving dutifully as their Dairy Manager. Paul was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Sharon (Daugherty) Fincher. ...

Patricia K. Elder, 84, of Jeffersonville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026. Born on November 27, 1941, in Erie, Pennsylvania, Pat was the beloved daughter of Howard J. Kahl and Claire (McNulty) Kahl. She lived a life devoted to her family, faith, and community, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, service, and love. Pat was preceded in death by her loving husband, Larry Elder, and by her parents. She is survived by her children, Melissa Brewer (Danny), Kathy Elder (Matt ...

Michael D. Baugh lived the kind of life that leaves strong hands, full hearts, and lasting footprints behind. At 87 years old, Michael passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, but the measure of the man he was will continue to live on through the family he loved, the people he served, and the countless lives he quietly touched across Southern Indiana. Born to the late Martha Alice (Snyder) and Thomas Saunders Baugh, II, Michael was a man built on faith, hard work, loyalty, and service. He ...

Jayaprakasarao Konijeti was born on January 5, 1946 in the city of Ongole in what was then the Madras Province of British India. Born in the wake of Indian independence from Great Britain, he was aptly named after an Indian freedom fighter.   The oldest of 7 children, he was a devoted son to his parents and a devoted older brother to his 6 younger siblings. As the first person in his family to get an advanced education, his father and family funded his tuition to attend a newly opened ...

George Taggart, 82, of Jeffersonville, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, service, and quiet excellence that touched countless lives. Born in Ballyclare, Northern Ireland, George was the beloved son of the late George & Elizabeth (Walker) Taggart. From his earliest days, he carried with him a deep love for his homeland—a love that remained steadfast even as life carried him across oceans to build a new chapter in the United States. George ...

Roxane Marie Sparrow, born October 26, 1961, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and family traditions that will be cherished for generations. Roxane was the heart of her home and the center of her family’s world. She found her greatest joy in caring for those she loved, especially her grandchildren, who filled her days with laughter and purpose. Her home was always open—a place where her grandbabies gathered often, whether for a ...

Emily Erlinda Huston (Rivera), age 71, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on April 30, 2026. A daughter of Raymond O. Rivera and Delphine Rivera (Munguia), Emily was born April 7, 1955. She worked in a variety of health care roles, including as a nursing assistant, an office manager for a home health service, and a polysomnographic technologist. Emily was preceded in death by her loving parents, Raymond and Delphine Rivera; brothers, Raymond Rivera Jr., David Rivera, and Freddie Rivera; ...

Ralph Monroe Banks, age 69 of New Albany, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026—and if you knew Ralph, you know heaven just got a whole lot livelier. Born in Richmond, Virginia, to the late James and Juanita (James) Banks, Ralph brought his roots with him when he made his way to the tri-state area over thirty years ago. He fell in love with the place—and the people—and never looked back. New Albany became home, and through his work in maintenance and demolition across ...