All Obituaries

Estel L. Parks, 93, of Corydon, Indiana, died Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Harrison Healthcare Center in Corydon.  He was born August 9, 1932, in English, Indiana, to the late Estel A. and Beatrice B. Austin Parks.  He was the co-owner of Parks Chevrolet in Corydon and was a member of the Corydon Christian Church Disciples of Christ.   He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 72 years, Mildred M. Real Parks; his brother, Lowell C. Parks; and his daughter in law, ...

Victor Jay Carnley, 65, of Corydon, Indiana, died Thursday, May 7, 2026, at his home near Corydon.  He was born April 13, 1961 in Elgin, Illinois.  He was an Instrument Technician with Monument Chemical in Brandenburg, Kentucky, loved tinkering in his garage, playing his guitar, going fishing and taking rides in his jeep, and was a talented storyteller.   He was preceded in death by his parents, J.T. Carnley and Anita Ann Ford Elmore.   Survivors include his wife of ...

Roy L. Melton, 83, of Mauckport, Indiana, died Thursday, May 7, 2026, at his home near Mauckport.  He was born July 27, 1942, in Harrison County, Indiana, to the late Charles and Mabel Paris Melton.  He was a farmer and a self employed logger, and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Corydon Moose Lodge.   He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lena M. Watson Melton; his brothers, Earl and Donnie Melton; and his infant sister, Patricia ...

Lowell C. Parks, 96, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Green Valley Care Center in New Albany, Indiana.  He was born December 26, 1929, in Crawford County, Indiana, to the late Estel A. and Beatrice A. Austin Parks.  He was the co-owner of Parks Chevrolet in Corydon for 32 years and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.  Lowell enjoyed the river, camping and motorcycle riding.   Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Sharon K. Kost ...

Martha Magdaline Brown, 88, of Corydon, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at her home in Corydon. She was born March 13, 1938, in Milltown, Indiana, to the late Guy and Lula Haycox Slaughterback.   She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James William Brown; and 6 of her siblings.   Survivors include her daughters; Deborah Brown-Papp (Kenneth) and Jill Brown; and her brother, George Slaughterback.   Out of respect for Martha’s wishes, services ...

Hilda R. Hussung, 91, of Lanesville, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at her home in Lanesville.  She was born April 6, 1935, in Harrison County, Indiana, to the late Robert W. and Dora Inis Baker Stark.  She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church near Lanesville, was a retired Title 1 Aide at Lanesville Elementary School, was a former cook at St. John’s Lutheran Church School, and was a member of the “Lanesville Women’s Euchre ...

Beulah K. Damon, 89, of New Salisbury, Indiana, died Sunday, April 26, 2026, at her home near New Salisbury.  She was born February 26, 1937, in Jackson Township, Harrison County, Indiana, to the late Philip C. and Anna M. Conrad Elwanger.  She was a member of Unity Chapel Church near Ramsey, Indiana and enjoyed quilting, playing cards and Bunco with her lady friends, attending her family’s sporting events, and going to music concerts.   She was preceded in death by ...

Robin Ann (Ireland) Parks, 69, of Corydon, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Harrison Healthcare in Corydon.  She was born July 1, 1956, in Corydon, to the late Robert Lindsey and Dottie Maxine Redden Ireland.  She had a master’s degree in education, was a special education teacher and a member of Oak Grove Church in Corydon.  She loved traveling, spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed feeding the birds and deer in her yard.   She was preceded ...

Earl “Robert” Claxton, 70, of Corydon, Indiana, died Friday, April 17, 2026, at his home in Corydon.  He was born September 12, 1955 in Banbury, England.  He was a retired corrections officer at Branchville Correctional Facility near Tell City, Indiana after 42 years.  Robert loved golfing, hunting, fishing, gardening, landscaping, playing pool and cards, his man cave, and a good bourbon and Diet Coke.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Duane ...

Joyce Elaine Bliss, 86, of Central, Indiana, died Saturday, April 11, 2026, at The Waters of Georgetown in Georgetown, Indiana.  She was born July 19, 1939, in Corydon, Indiana, to the late Nelson and Pauline Bartley Watson.  She was a retired life insurance agent for the old Commonwealth/Monumental Life Insurance Company, was a member of the Corydon Presbyterian Church and the Laconia Homemakers Club, and was a former school board member for the South Harrison Community School ...