Obituaries

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.

Nov 28, 2022

Carol Sue Smith, age 80, of Borden passed away Monday, November 28, 2022 at her residence.  Born September 7, 1942, she was the daughter of the late George and Blanche Rudolph.

Carol was a homemaker and worked in the cafeteria at Borden Community Schools; she was a member of the Borden Community Church.

She is...

Nov 25, 2022

Rhonda Albertson, age 72, of Salem passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at Clark Memorial Hospital.  Born May 23, 1950 in New Albany, she was the daughter of the late Franklin Ratts and Ragenia Ratts who survives.

Rhonda was a homemaker and member of the Martinsburg Church of Christ.

She is survived by her mother,...

Nov 22, 2022

Pam Williams, age 65, of Salem passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Kindred Hospital Central in Indianapolis.  Born March 10, 1957 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of the late Paul Chambers and Leona Walters.  On July 11, 1975, she married Jeff Williams who preceded her in death on December 19, 2015.

Pam was a home...

Nov 17, 2022

Max Eugene Hinkle, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He was born on March 15, 1938 in Martinsburg, Indiana to the late Howard Hinkle and Frances (Roberts) Gordon.  He grew up in nearby Salem.

Max’s life brought love and joy to his family and friends.  He was very proud...

Nov 17, 2022

Patricia Ann Monroe, age 76, of Salem passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Meadow View Health and Rehab Center.  Born March 23, 1946 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Ashabraner, Sr. and Carolyn Ashabraner.

Patty was a devoted homemaker and mother; she was a member of Canton Christian Church, a member of...

Nov 15, 2022

Treva Rae (Clark) Martin, age 78, of Borden passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born September 27, 1944 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Eva Clark.

Treva retired from West Clark Community Schools in 2016 with over 40 years of service; she was a member of the...

Nov 10, 2022

Nancy Fultz, age 84, of Salem passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at her residence.  Born March 29, 1938 in Campbellsburg, she was the daughter of the late James Martin and Audney (McNeeley) Martin.

Nancy was a seamstress and owner of a custom drapery business; she served on the City of Salem City Council; and was a...

Nov 8, 2022

Shawn Douglas Martin, age 35, of Salem passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital.  Born May 3, 1987 in Salem, he was the son of Ervin Martin, Jr. and Janie Martin.

Shawn was a roofer/carpenter by trade.

He is survived by his parents, Ervin and Janie Martin, 3 children: Shawn...