Obituaries

May 16, 2022

Springwater Ocoee, age 68, of Salem passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 at Meadow View Health & Rehabilitation Center.  Born August 7, 1953 in Glasgow, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Walter Likens and Annie (Jones) Likens who preceded her in death.

She was a retired Registered Nurse with Norton's Hospital and was a member of the...

May 10, 2022

Bret Hammond, age 52, of Pekin, Indiana passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.  Born January 22, 1970, he was the son of Terry Hammond and Debrah (Vanlaningham) Lewis.

Bret was an Army veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie (Szakacs) Hammond; parents, Terry Hammond and Debrah Lewis;...

May 10, 2022

Carl Andrew "Andy" Newlon, age 95, of Pekin, Indiana passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at his residence.  Born March 1, 1927 in Pekin, he was the son of the late George W. Newlon and Essie (Crim) Newlon.  On January 29, 1950, he married Martha Lee (Bell) Newlon who survives.

Andy was a retired farmer and was...

Apr 6, 2022

Ralph Edward Young, age 62, of Pekin, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital.  Born June 21, 1959, he was the son of the late Donald Anthony Young and Carlie A. Bedford (Hall).  In June 1989, he married Cherri (Cox) Young who survives.

Ralph was retired from Netshape Technologies; he loved to...

Apr 2, 2022

William "Bill" Maupin, age 84, of Hardinsburg passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Meadow View Health & Rehabilitation Center in Salem.  Born April 17, 1937 in Adair County, Kentucky, Bill was the son of the late Sanford and Anna (Keltner) Maupin.

Bill was an over-the-road truck driver for Orleans Trucking and retired from the Washington County...

Mar 18, 2022

Jennifer Michelle Castle, age 48, of Salem passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  Born January 3, 1974 in Jeffersonville, she was the daughter of the late James Millard Jarvis and Wilma Jean (Hackney) Jarvis who survives.

Jennifer is survived by her mother, Wilma; 3 sons: Quinn Jarvis, Joshua Fisher, and...

Mar 15, 2022

Theresa Mary Harrison, age 53, of Salem passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born May 28, 1968 in North Hampton, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late William Harrison and Mary (Baxter) Harrison who survives.

Theresa was a landscaper.

She is survived by her mother, Mary; 2 brothers: Beau...

Mar 6, 2022

James C. Risk, age 80, of Salem passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Meadow View Health & Rehab Center.  He was born January 31, 1942 in Kentucky.  On June 6, 1974, he married Patricia (Bryan) Risk who preceded him in death.

James was a retired security guard for French Lick Casino and was an avid fan...

Mar 5, 2022

David B. Gray, age 71, of Salem, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.  Born February 12, 1951 in Pekin, he was the son of the late Bruce M. Gray and Naomi (Coats) Gray.

David served 6 years in the Army National Guard; was retired from JayC Stores in Salem; and was...

Mar 3, 2022

Glenn Richard Cook, age 65, of Salem, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at his residence.  Born February 11, 1957 in Indianapolis, he was the son of the late Claude "Gene" Cook and Violet (Bryan) Cook.

Glenn was a retired Clerk for the Indiana National Guard with over 20 years of service; he was active in the...

Mar 1, 2022

Johnnie Allen Howell, age 76, of Salem, Indiana passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Baptist Heath Floyd Hospital. Born on November 29, 1945 In Little York, he was the son of the late Leslie and Ethel Howell.

Johnnie was an Army Veteran and a retired farmer.

Survivors include four children: Joe Howell, Russell Howell...

Feb 26, 2022

Chester Ellis Fultz, age 100, of Salem, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Northwood Residence.  Born January 28, 1922 in Salem, he was the son of the late Ellis Earl Fultz and Edith Emily (Martin) Fultz.

Chester was a WW II Navy Veteran stationed aboard the USS St. Louis; he retired from General Electric in Louisville...

Feb 17, 2022

Helen Angeline Nice, age 83, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Salem Crossing with her husband by her side.  She was born on January 4, 1939 to Cecil and Hester Watson.  On February 1, 1958, she married Kenneth (Bud) Nice.

Helen was a member of Livonia Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband,...

Feb 9, 2022

Burma F. Coomer, age 74, of Salem passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at her residence.  Born August 3, 1947 in New Albany, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Russell Pendleton and Rhoda (Pennington) Pendleton.

Burma retired from Silvercrest Childrens Development Center in New Albany and was a member of Campbellsburg Christian Church.

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Feb 8, 2022

James David Stuart, age 47, formerly of Salem, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at IU Health Bloomington.  Born November 12, 1974, he was the son of the late David William Stuart and Leanna Sue Barnes who survives.

James was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Linton, Indiana and was formerly employed at McDonald's of Salem....

Jan 28, 2022

Michael A. Brading, age 62, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at his residence.  He was born June 28, 1958 to Leon and Edith (Reynolds) Brading at Washington County Hospital.

He was a carpenter by trade before having to go on disability.

Family that preceded him in death were Edith and Leon Brading, Timmy Brading,...

Jan 27, 2022

Ronald "Bub" Wayne Rickard, age 79, of Borden, Indiana passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 at his residence.  Born December 14, 1942, he was the son of the late Donovan Rickard and Gladys (Campbell) Rickard.

Bub retired from Colgate and was a farmer and owner and operator of Rickard's Sawmill.

He is survived by 2...

Jan 23, 2022

Geraldine Hauser, age 83, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born June 20, 1938 in Whitley City, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ova Griffith and Laura (Mowery) Griffith.

Geraldine was a homemaker and Baptist by faith.

She is survived by 2 children: Loretta Hauser...

Jan 20, 2022

Shawn Edward Schuppert, age 57, of Salem, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born October 11, 1964 in New Albany, he was the son of Gerald Schuppert who survives and the late Sandra Kay (LaDuke) Schuppert.

Shawn was lead press operator with V.G. Reed & Sons in Louisville; he was an avid...

Jan 16, 2022

Thomas Ellison Churchman, age 90, of Pekin, Indiana passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022.  Born September 2, 1931 in Pekin, he was the son of the late Ellis Churchman and Josie (Graves) Churchman.  On November 20, 1954, he married Shirley (Pirtle) Churchman who survives.

Tom was a licensed real estate agent and broker, owning Tom Churchman Real...