Obituaries

Mar 1, 2023

James Dewey Hall, Jr., age 95, of Salem passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023.  Born June 16, 1927 in Danville, Illinois, he was the son of the late James Dewey Hall, Sr. and Martha (Lewis) Hall.

James was a retired carpenter and member of the United States Army.

He is survived by 2 daughters: Martha...

Feb 26, 2023

Emily Schocke, age 29, of Henryville, Indiana passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023.  Born May 17, 1993 in Salem, she was the daughter of Thomas Schocke and Denise Saling.

Emily was employed at Wooded Glen Recovery Center.

She is survived by her parents, Tom Schocke and Denise Saling; boyfriend, Steven Combs; son, Phoenix Combs; brother,...

Feb 25, 2023

Ronald "Willie" William Curtsinger, age 56, of Salem passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at his residence.  Born February 13, 1967, he was the son of the late William Ronald Curtsinger and Leatha Kay (Albertson) Black who survives.

He is survived by his mother, Leatha Black; 2 sons: William Duncan and Joseph Beckett; and 3 brothers: Jerry...

Feb 18, 2023

Julia "Nipsy" Foster, age 91, of Memphis, Indiana passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Clark Rehab and Skilled Nursing.  Born May 17, 1931 in Earlington, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Hobart Wicks and Pauline (Knight) Wicks.

Nipsy was retired from Ideal Mart in Madisonville, Kentucky; she was a member of Blue Lick Christian...

Feb 16, 2023

Douglas Wayne Pierce, age 56, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.  Born June 14, 1966 in Corydon, he was the son of the late Robert Gumm and Patricia Gumm who survives.

Douglas was a self employed painter.

He is survived by 2 daughters: Bethann Huber (Ryan) and...

Feb 11, 2023

Deborah Lynn Starnes, age 72, of Paoli passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at IU Health Paoli Hospital.  Born July 5, 1950 in Champaign, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Donald Luttrell and Virginia (Roy) Olsen.

Deborah was a retired LPN for the Veterans Administration in New Albany with 14 years of service.

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Feb 11, 2023

Bruce Wayne Brewer, age 68, of Salem passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born January 15, 1955 in Washington County, he was the son of the late Delbert Brewer and Mary Gayle (Walton) Brewer.

Bruce formerly worked at Smith Cabinet Factory as a maintenance electrician and was a member of Walnut Grove...

Feb 2, 2023

Jeremy Hurst, age 40, of Louisville, formerly of Salem, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023.  Born October 11, 1982 in Salem, he was the son of Kimberly (Hurst) Berry who survives.  He worked in the construction business.

He is survived by his mother, Kimberly Berry; a daughter, McKenna Miller; and grandfather, David M. Hurst.

He...

Jan 30, 2023

Carolyn Fay Elliott Lindley, 83, of Salem, IN passed away on January 30, 2023 at her home. Carolyn was born on April 8, 1939, the daughter of Sherman and Daisy (Shelton) Elliott in Washington County near Salem, IN. She was married to Frank Lindley of Salem, IN on June 30, 1959, and they were blessed with 4 children, Randy...

Jan 28, 2023

Richard Warren, age 81, of Pekin passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital.  Born February 12, 1941 in New Albany, he was the son of the late Cyrus Warren and Viola Quisenberry.  On October 20, 1959, he married Janet (Rickard) Warren who survives.

Richard retired from Sonoco Products with 35+ years of...

Jan 22, 2023

Billy Gene Jones, age 35, of Salem passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at his residence.  Born June 29, 1987 in Salem, he was the son of Brian and Lisa Jones.

Billy is survived by his parents, Brian and Lisa Jones; 3 sisters: Brandi Hamilton, Brittney Jones and Brieana Jones; and grandparents, Campbell and Sue Maness and...

Jan 19, 2023

Susan Schmidt, infant daughter of Chris J. Schmidt and Christina S. (Swartz) Schmidt, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Norton Children's Hospital in Louisville.  She was born January 19, 2023 at Clark Memorial Hospital.

She is survived by her parents, Chris and Christina Schmidt, and 1 brother, Ernest C. Schmidt.

Private services will be...

Jan 17, 2023

Joyce Kathryn Andersen, age 83, of Salem passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born April 1, 1939 in Louisville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Estell and Joyce Allen.  On January 21, 1960, she married Donald P. Andersen who survives.

Joyce was a homemaker, member of the Daughters of the...

Jan 7, 2023

Linda Sue Holt, age 70, of Salem passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Westminster Healthcare in Clarksville.  Born April 5, 1952 in Pekin, she was the daughter of the late Lovell and Ethel Sanders.

Linda worked at Smith Cabinet for several years before returning to school to pursue a nursing career.  She graduated from Ivy Tech...

Dec 26, 2022

Marilyn Losson, age 90, of Martinsburg passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at Northwood Residence near Salem.  Born August 19, 1932 in Pekin, she was the daughter of the late Merl and Ruth Gray.

Marilyn was a homemaker and member of the Martinsburg Church of Christ where she served on the Martinsburg Cemetery Board.

She...

Dec 21, 2022

Erman E. Hurst, age 84, of Borden passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at his residence.  Born March 31, 1938 in Borden, he was the son of the late George E. Hurst and Mahala A. (Carter) Hurst.  On June 10, 1961, he married Donna S. (McKinley) Hurst who survives.

Erman was a machinist and the owner of...

Dec 11, 2022

Ernest J. Motsinger, age 85, of Salem passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022 at his residence.  Born September 10, 1937 in Pekin, he was the son of Ernest N. Motsinger and Gertrude (Robinson) Motsinger.  On December 25, 1999, he married Patricia (Hibbs) Motsinger who survives.

Ernest was a retired Air Force Veteran and served in the Vietnam...

Dec 7, 2022

Fannie "Peanut" Soliday, age 68, of Pekin passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at her residence. Born November 9, 1954 in Hazard, Kentucky, She was the daughter of the late Henry Kilburn, Sr. and Ethel (Cody) Kilburn.

Fannie was formerly employed with Child Craft Industries; she was a member of the Church of Christ of Pekin.

Dec 7, 2022

Patricia "Patty" Ann Cook, age 61, of Borden passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Clark Memorial Hospital.  Born July 30, 1961 in New Albany, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Maurice Engle.  On August 17, 1979, she married Rudy Lee Cook who survives.

Patty was an Inventory Specialist with Samtec and a member...

Dec 4, 2022

Vincent Aron Pollock, age 49, of Salem passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville.  He was born January 23, 1973 in Salem; on January 24, 2009, he married Brandy (Coffman) Pollock who survives.

Vince was an over-the-road truck driver; United States Army veteran; and member of Mt. Hebron Church.