Obituaries

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...

Jeremy Dewayne Coats

Jul 25, 2025

Jeremy Dewayne Coats, age 33, of Salem, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025 at his residence.  Born October 18, 1991 in New Albany, he was the son of Randall Coats and Marilyn Ruth (Biggs) Coats.

Jeremy attended First Christian Church in Scottsburg.

He is survived by his parents, Randall and Marilyn Coats; son, Isaiah Coats;...

Stephen Lee Alexander

Jul 21, 2025

Stephen Lee Alexander, age 74, of Campbellsburg, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at Pam Health & Rehab in New Albany.  Born October 26, 1950 in Bedford, he was the son of the late Charles "Bodge" Nolan Alexander and Viola "Fay" (Thixton) Alexander.  On January 30, 1988, he married Linda (Carter) Alexander who survives.

Steve was previously...

Cleveland Robinson

Jul 21, 2025

Cleveland Robinson, age 86, of Salem, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on October 8, 1938 to the late Levi and Della (Gross) Robinson.  On September 10, 1966, he married Sharon Walton who survives.

He is also survived by 7 daughters: Debbie (Tony)...

Robert "Bob" Green

Jul 19, 2025

Robert "Bob" Green, age 84, of Salem, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Born November 7, 1940, he was the son of the late Martin Green and Veda (Hendricks) Green.

Robert was an Army veteran and was retired from Jeans Extrusions.

He is survived by his wife, Geraldine (Craig)...

Calvin Barnes

Jul 19, 2025

Calvin Barnes, age 86, of Salem, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Salem Crossing. Born July 14, 1939 in Laurel County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Erstle Shelton and Lucy Shelton.

He was a Marine Veteran.

A memorial service will be held at a later date and time.

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Grace (Mckinley) Martin

Jul 17, 2025

Grace Martin, 89, of Borden passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Maple Manor Christian Home. Born September 30, 1935 in Borden, she was the daughter of the late Ernest McKinley and Bertha (Kelly) McKinley. On June 1, 1953, she married Randall Martin who preceded her in death on January 20, 2001.

Grace was a life-long resident...