Obituaries

Patricia Nasco

Nov 15, 2025

Patricia "Patty" Nasco, 57, of Connersville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

Patty had resided in a residential home with CRF Inc. in Connersville, and previously lived with her foster mother, Mary Cook, and her family through Blue River Services.

She found joy in her work, having been employed at the CRF workshop and Blue River Services Industry for several...

Mitchell "Mitch" Keith Davis

Oct 31, 2025

Mitchell "Mitch" Keith Davis, age 43, of Salem, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 at his residence.  Born November 12, 1981 in Jeffersonville, he was the son of Monty Reisinger and Nancy (Shepherd) Reisinger.

Mitch loved his children and being outdoors in nature.

He is survived by his parents, Monty and Nancy Reisinger; 3 children: Destiny Greene (Nash Sullivan), Serenity Davis, and...

Virginia Sue Maness

Oct 27, 2025

Virginia Sue Maness, age 81, of Salem, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at her residence. Born August 3, 1944 in Mount Vernon, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Henry Lee McClure and Bessie Mae (Hasty) McClure. On May 3, 1963 she married Campbell Ray Maness, who has preceded her in death.

Virginia was a homemaker and she was a...

Donna Ann Miller

Oct 15, 2025

Donna Ann Miller, age 66, of Pekin, met the Lord on October 15, 2025, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.

Donna was born on April 4, 1959 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Harvey Lee Bobbitt and Ann Marie (Wright) Bobbitt. She was a homemaker and a former employee of Green Banner Publications in Pekin. She was a member of South...

Chris Aaron Nelson

Oct 13, 2025

Chris Aaron Nelson passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 at his residence. He was born on December 4, 1973 in Frankfurt, Germany, he was the son of Gary Lynn Nelson and June Marie (Byrd) Nelson.

He is survived by his father, Gary Lynn Nelson; 1 brother, Chas Nelson; 2 sisters: Laura Nelson and Jamie McClain.

He was preceded in death by his...

Lynne Marie Elliott

Oct 13, 2025

Lynne Marie Elliott (Little) was born on August 20, 1961, in Portland, Maine. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Lynne passed away peacefully at her residence on October 13, 2025.

Lynne's life was defined by her unwavering commitment to her family and her community. She was united in marriage to her devoted husband, John Thomas Elliott, on September 30, 1982,...

Darita Bierly

Oct 1, 2025

Darita Bierly, age 65, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at her residence. Born September 26, 1960, she was the daughter of Odis and Celesta Bierly.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation was chosen

Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with funeral care.

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Johnny Lee Lemarr

Sep 24, 2025

Johnny Lee Lemarr, age 83, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Salem Crossing.  Born June 7, 1942 in Virginia, he was the son of the late Arthur Lemarr and Veda (Goins) Lemarr.

Johnny is survived by 3 children: Sue House (James), Johnny Lemarr, and Chad Lemarr; 6 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.

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Gary L. Nale

Sep 19, 2025

Gary L. Nale, age 82, of Borden, passed away Friday, September19, 2025 at his residence. Born July 22, 1943 in Pekin, he was the son of the late Verlin and Helen Nale. On October 21, 1989, he married Lora (Newlon) Nale who survives.

Gary spent his career as a high school biology teacher until his retirement in...

Glendall Hollis

Sep 19, 2025

Glendall Hollis, age 72, of Salem, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 at Salem Crossing. Born February 16, 1953, he was the son of the late James Hollis and Etta (Thornbury) Hollis.

Glendall was very close with his mother and he dearly loved all of his siblings. He was musically talented, artistic, and had a very positive...

Wanda Fleenor

Sep 5, 2025

Wanda J. Fleenor, 79, of Salem passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at Northwood near Salem. Born March 5, 1946 in Harlan, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Ed Craig and Roxie (Hensley) Shoults. On May 2, 1964 she married James R. Fleenor who preceded her in death.

Wanda was a CNA at Meadow View for 25...

Mark Anthony Hurst

Sep 2, 2025

Mark Anthony Hurst, age 72, of Pekin, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at his residence. Born on October 11, 1952 in Salem, he was the son of the late Lewis Gene Hurst and Betty J. (Blankenbaker) Hurst. On May 21, 2006, he married Madonna (Anderson) Hurst who survives.

Mark was a boilermaker for the local union....

Steven Frank Webb

Aug 29, 2025

Steven Frank Webb, age 63, of Spencer, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025 at his residence.  Born November 2, 1961 in Wabash, he was the son of the late Billie Webb and Patricia Ann (Cramer) Webb.

Steven is survived by 4 children: Steven Anthony Webb (Amy), Rodney Scott Webb, John Patrick Webb, and Patricia Ann Castleman; and...

John Arnold Hoke

Aug 29, 2025

John Arnold Hoke, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the age of 66.

Born January 19, 1959, he was the son of the late Paul Hoke and Nellie (Spears) Hoke.

John graduated from Eastern High School in 1977 and continued his education at Ivy Tech...

Robert "Roy" Boyd Boling

Aug 26, 2025

Robert "Roy" Boyd Boling, age 75, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Born September 21, 1949 in New Albany, he was the son of the late Robert Boling and Patricia (Nale) Boling. On November 20, 1981, he married Terri (McCauley) Boling who survives.

Robert was previously employed at Cummins...

Emily (Rogers) Abernathy

Aug 25, 2025

Emily Abernathy, age 85, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at Clark Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center.  She was born July 12, 1940.

Emily is survived by her son, Kat Abernathy.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Abernathy.

Services will be held Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m....

Bill J. Brand

Aug 23, 2025

Billie Jo Aaron Brand, age 79, of Pekin, Indiana passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 at his home.  He hails from Pinckneyville, Illinois where he wishes to return to be laid to rest alongside his parents.

Bill held many jobs throughout his years.  He was mechanically and artistically gifted, and his handmade leatherworks were beautifully crafted.  He...

Campbell Maness

Aug 8, 2025

Campbell Maness, age 83, of Salem, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at his residence. Born May 18, 1942 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, he was the son of Creed Maness and Olga Mae (Coomer) Maness. On May 3, 1963, he married Virginia Sue (McClure) Maness who survives.

Campbell was previously employed at GKN for a total...

Betty Sue (Wisecarver) Burns

Aug 2, 2025

Betty Sue Burns, age 80, of Salem, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at her residence.  Born March 8, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Katherine Wisecarver.

Betty retired from Tecumseh with 40+ years of service and was a member of Enon Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband...

Theodore Martin Critchfield

Jul 28, 2025

Theodore Martin Critchfield, age 97, of Borden passed away Monday, July 28, 2025.  He was born November 17, 1927 in Indianapolis.

Theodore was a retired Army veteran, having joined the service on his 17th birthday during World War II, served tours of combat as an infantryman during the Korean War, and continued his service of 23 years...