Obituaries

Nov 6, 2022

Ellen Lorraine (Smith) McKinley, age 96, of Jensen Beach, Florida, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Tiffany Hall Hospice. Born September 15, 1926, in Royal Oak, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late John Gardner Smith and Lalah Mattix.

Mrs. McKinley led a long and fruitful life. She was the first and only of her...

Nov 2, 2022

Mike "Fat Boy" Stewart, age 65, of Salem passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born December 20, 1956 in Salem, he was the son of the late Paul Stewart and Marylin Sue Deal.

Mike is survived by 2 daughters:  April Guevara and Melody Arredondo; 1 step-daughter: Ashley Hickman; 3 sisters: Vickie Curtsinger,...

Oct 27, 2022

Jody “Bones” Terrell of Pekin, Indiana passed away on October 27, 2022, at Salem Hospital. He was born on November 18, 1963, to Ronald and Wanda (Fleming) Terrell. He was 58. Jody married Jennifer (Ward) Terrell on July 30th, 2022. They shared a very special and happy time together.

He is Survived by his wife Jennifer, three...

Oct 24, 2022

Linda Marie Loechte, age 72, of Salem passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at her residence.  Born January 30, 1950 in Louisa, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Stewart and Grace Holloway.

She is survived by her 3 children: Abner Strong, Wendy Loechte, and Jonathan Loechte.

Direct cremation was chosen; Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home...

Oct 23, 2022

Wesley Ray Soliday, age 74, of Pekin passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 at his residence.  Born September 12, 1948 in Pekin, he was the son of the late Merle Soliday and Sadie (Hedrick) Soliday.

Wesley was a leadman with Child Craft Industries, having retired with over 20 years of service, and was a member of the...

Oct 21, 2022

Kristine Pavey, age 58, of Salem passed away Friday, October 21, 2022 at Salem Crossing.  Born October 12, 1964 in Indianapolis, Kristine was the daughter of the late Marvin Hedrick and Kathryn Louise Barnes.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Pavey; 2 sons: Jonathan K. Pavey and Eric C. Pavey; 1 brother: Les Hedrick; 1 sister:...

Oct 19, 2022

Robert J. Wolfe, Jr., age 91, formerly of Salem, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Indian Creek Nursing Facility in Corydon.  Born October 27, 1930 in Salem, he was the son of the late Robert J. Wolfe, Sr. and Emily (King) Wolfe.

Robert was a retired Army veteran having served 2 tours in Korea, receiving Silver...

Oct 18, 2022

Hubble Potter, age 84, of Pekin passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at his residence.  Born June 3, 1938 in Neon, Kentucky, Hubble was the son of the late Isaac E. Potter and Cletis (Kiser) Potter.

Hubble was a retired coal miner; was a member of Solid Rock Community Church in Scottsburg; and was an Air Force...

Oct 14, 2022

Gregory Jackson, age 63, of Borden passed away Friday, October 14, 2022 at University of Louisville Hospital.  Born June 10, 1959, he was the son of Virginia Gale Jackson who survives.

He was a former employee of Haas Cabinet Company and Kimball International and played the guitar with several bands.

He is survived by his...

Oct 14, 2022

Mary Bell Cornett, age 76, of Salem passed away Friday, October 14, 2022.  Born December 10, 1945 in Onieda, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late McKinnley Davidson and Feba Mae Spurlock.

Mary retired from Child Craft Industries and was a member of Free Gospel Fellowship in Pekin.

She is survived by 4 sons:...

Oct 5, 2022

Michele Goodin, age 59, of Pekin, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022.  Born July 12, 1963 in Garrett, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Carl Fleenor and Lou Venna Hedges.  On March 16, 1994, she married Robert "Bob" Goodin who survives.

Michele is survived by her husband, Bob; 1 son: Robbie Goodin; 1 sister: Robin...

Oct 3, 2022

Everett Wayne Everage, Jr., age 71, of Salem passed away Monday, October 3, 2022.  Born January 10, 1951 in Pippa Passes, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Everett Everage, Sr. and Lillian Smith.  On July 28, 1979, he married Joy (Mayse) Everage who survives.

He retired from GKN Sinter Metals and was a Marine Corp...

Oct 1, 2022

Orville Roark, age 80, of Salem passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at his residence.  Born September 3, 1942, he was the son of the late Shelby Roark and Fannie (Bailey) Roark.

Orville retired from Smith Cabinet Factory with 35+ years of service; he attended Life Tabernacle of Salem.

Orville is survived by his children:...

Sep 28, 2022

Teresa Fern Lee, age 77, of Salem passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born August 8, 1945 in Rock Castle County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Hale and Tennessee (White) Hale.

She is survived by 3 sons: Steven Earl Lee, Christopher Shawn Lee (Sarah), and Travis Aaron Lee;...

Sep 22, 2022

Nat Kilburn, age 74, of Pekin passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022.  Born April 14, 1948 in Wooten, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Henry and Ethel Kilburn.

He was a member of Faith Baptist Church near Vallonia.

Nat is survived by 2 sons: Tim Kilburn (Darlene) and Tony Kilburn (Theresa); 1 brother:...

Sep 20, 2022

Faye Crumpton, age 45, of Salem passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022.  Born October 2, 1976 in New Albany, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Tankersley and Robin (Crumpton) Mueller who survives.

Trina was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Tankersley; daughter, Morgan Hurst; and brother, Jonathan Singleton.

She is survived by...

Sep 15, 2022

Gary Michael Newby, 73, Salem, died September 15, 2022 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany,  He was born October 8, 1948, in Indianapolis, the son of Beryle Newby and Betty Green Newby.  He was a graduate of Salem High School Class of 1966.

Gary loved the great outdoors.  He was always on the go and never...

Sep 15, 2022

William "Todd" Campbell, age 56, of Salem passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022.  Born October 19, 1965 in Salem, he was the son of the late William Campbell and Roberta (Reynolds) Campbell who survives.

Todd was an engineer; was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church; was a member and Past Master of Salem Masonic Lodge #21 and...

Sep 14, 2022

Jessica Dawn Thomas, age 42, of Salem passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at her residence.  Born October 10, 1978 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Byron David Batman and Kathi Luanne (Smedley) Batman who survives.

Jessica was a loving and caring person.

She is survived by her mother, Kathi Batman; 4...

Sep 13, 2022

Amanda Staples, age 41, of Salem passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born February 23, 1981 in New Albany, she was the daughter of the late Ronald McCowan and Pauletta Fritts (Donald Fritts) who survives.

Amanda loved camping with her friends at Red River Gorge Geological Area in Kentucky and especially loved...