Obituaries

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...

Sep 11, 2022

Emilee Fields, age 74, of Salem passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born July 6, 1948 in Kings Creek, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Otis Fields and Dora Jeffries.

Emilee was retired from the U.S. Census Bureau and attended Little York Christian Church.

She is survived by...

Sep 3, 2022

Geneva Ruth Jackson, age 90, of Pekin passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Salem Crossing.  Born March 26, 1932 in Pekin, she was the daughter of the late Ed Atkins and Ethel (Blevins) Atkins.

Geneva was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

She is survived by 4 children: Darlinia Rickert,...

Sep 1, 2022

Cayden Daniel Lockard, infant son of Brandon Lockard and Rachel (Peacock) Lockard, was born September 1, 2022 at Clark Memorial Hospital.

Cayden is survived by his parents, Brandon and Rachel; 8 siblings: Braden Lockard, Hayden Lockard, Conner Grider, Zachery Lockard, Elijah Grider, Wyatt Grider, Axel Lockard, and Kash Lockard; paternal grandparents, Donnie and Vera Lockard; and maternal...

Aug 25, 2022

Faye Pellman, age 79, of Clarksville passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Clark Memorial Hospital.  Born May 12, 1943 in Barbersville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Hamblin and Rosa (Woolum) Hamblin.

Faye was a homemaker and Christian by faith.

She is survived by 3 children: Stephen James Pellman, Donna Carter,...

Aug 16, 2022

Timothy Punch, age 61, of Pekin passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at his residence.  Born November 25, 1960 in Newton, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Theodore Punch and Betty (Starr) Punch who survives.

He is survived by his mother, Betty; 2 daughters: Suzanne Punch and Erika Punch; 3 brothers: Danny Punch (Orpha),...

Aug 8, 2022

Cledice Fuller, age 71, of Salem passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at Clark Memorial Hospital.  Born June 24, 1951 in Corydon, she was the daughter of the late Orvel McCutcheon and Ethel (Wiseman) McCutcheon.  On July 10, 2004, she married Charles Fuller who survives.

Cledice attended Borden Baptist Church.

She is survived by her...

Aug 7, 2022

Larry M. Lewellyn, 81, of Crestview, Florida, died at home on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.

Larry was born on Sept. 2, 1940, in Washington County, to Everett and Marie (Durham) Lewellyn.

Larry left home at a young age, landing in southern California. There, he worked construction in the oil fields and served in the Army...

Aug 3, 2022

Brenda Arnold, age 67, of Salem passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at her residence.  Born November 4, 1954 in Lansing, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Elwin Arnold and Wanda (Carey) Arnold.

Brenda is survived by 1 sister, Iva Hopkins; she was preceded in death by her parents, Elwin and Wanda Arnold, and 2...

Jul 28, 2022

Nellie Ruth (Spears) Hoke, age 88, of Pekin passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Salem Crossing.  Born September 27, 1933 in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Ora Spears and Virgie (Maness) Spears.

Nellie was a retired laborer with Salem Poultry and Amaray; she attended Pekin Baptist Church.

She is survived by...

Jul 23, 2022

Ronald Mullis, age 73, of Salem passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Meadow View Health & Rehab Center.  Born June 11, 1949, he was the son of the late William Mullis and Julia (Stewart) Hendricks.

Ronald was a member of the United States Marines and was a Vietnam veteran.

Direct burial will take place...

Jul 5, 2022

Mary Ruth Nicholson, age 56, of Campbellsburg passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  She was born June 16, 1966 in Martinsville, Indiana and was a Christian by faith.

Mary is survived by her husband, Terry Nicholson, and daughter, Holly Marlett.

Cremation was chosen; Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with funeral...

Jun 28, 2022

R. Lynn Hayes, age 71, of Salem passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Baptist Health East Hospital in Louisville.  Born June 14, 1951 in Decatur, Illinois, he was the son of the late Lester Hayes and Lucille (Price) Hayes.  On March 11, 1978, he married Deborah "Debbi" D. (Gill) Hayes who survives.

Lynn was a member...