Obituaries

Marylou Elliott (Faunce) Hemmick

Jan 15, 2022

Marylou Elliott Faunce Hemmick, age 88, of San Jose, California passed away peacefully on January 15, 2022.

Marylou was born August 15, 1933 in Indiana at home, the daughter of Frank and Leota (Elliott) Faunce.  She was employed for over 30 years at Varian Associates Medical Systems in Palo Alto, California as a Quality Control Inspector.  Upon...

Roger Lee Napier

Jan 7, 2022

Roger Lee Napier, age 61, of Pekin, Indiana passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at his residence.  Born July 6, 1960, he was the son of the late Earl Napier and Margie (Helton) Hurst.

He was a retired general carpenter.

Roger is survived by 1 son: Eric Balentine; 1 daughter: Dakoda Balentine; 4 siblings: Greg...

Marie Carolyn Wall

Dec 22, 2021

Marie Carolyn Wall, age 76, of Pekin , passed away Wednesday. December 22, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville Indiana. She was born December 8, 1945 in Concord California. She was a beloved Daughter, Sister, Wife and Mother. Having been a member of the Christ Gospel Church for 55yrs in which she shared the love of the...

Rex Goins

Dec 19, 2021

Rex Goins, age 61, of Salem, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  Born April 18, 1960, he was the son of the late Jack Goins and Hazel (Tompkins) Goins.

Rex was a former employee of Tecumseh and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pekin.

He...

Marvin Wayne Brewer

Dec 18, 2021

Marvin Wayne Brewer, age 81, of Salem, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his residence.  Born October 7, 1940 in Saltillo, Indiana, he was the son of the late John Brewer and Margaret (Slaughter) Brewer; he was raised by his grandparents, Alfred Berry Slaughter and Celia Slaughter.

Marvin retired from Cummins Engine Company with 31 years...

Carol Ann Lewis

Dec 15, 2021

Carol Ann Lewis, age 67, of Borden, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at her residence.  Born February 6, 1954 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Alan J. Robertson and Nancy L. (Morgan) Robertson who survives.

Carol retired from PC Lumber in Sellersburg and was a devoted member of Carr Township Baptist Church where...

Linda Sue Winters

Dec 13, 2021

Linda Sue Winters, age 65, of Salem, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at Clark Memorial Hospital.  Born July 16, 1956 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Jack Saulmon, Jr. and Evelyn (Dobbins) Saulmon.

Linda was a retired Registered Nurse with 20+ years of service; was a member of Old Blue River Christian Church;...

Cody Lane Brueche

Dec 8, 2021

Cody Lane Brueche passed away at the age of 6 years old on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.  He was a special little boy who touched the hearts of many with his beautiful smile and determination.  He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, and an inspiration to many.

He is survived by his parents, Jamie and Christina Brueche;...

Carl L. Balentine

Dec 2, 2021

Carl L. Balentine, age 92, of Borden, Indiana passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born November 24, 1929 in Pekin, he was the son of the late Claudie Ray Balentine and Irene (Martin) Balentine.

Carl was a retired mechanic; retiree of Haas Cabinet; was the eldest member of Borden Community Church; and...

Mary Ethel Motsinger

Nov 30, 2021

Mary Ethel Motsinger, age 85, of Salem, Indiana passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital.  Born June 11, 1936 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Edna Mae Harvey.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Perry Lee Motsinger, who passed away April 5, 2016.

Mary was a...

Leroy Taylor

Nov 28, 2021

Leroy Taylor, age 95, of Salem passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Scott Memorial Hospital.  Born August 11, 1926 in Borden, Indiana, he was the son of the late Hobart Taylor and Flossie (Morris) Taylor.

Leroy retired from the Ford Motor Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky with 30 years of service; was a World War...

Ellis Richard Chambers

Nov 24, 2021

Ellis Richard Chambers, age 57, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Indiana. Born July 22, 1964, he was the son of John Chambers who survives and Perley Chambers who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his father, John; 2 children: Tyler and Amber; sister, Regina Chambers; and grandson, Kingston Brading.

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Melissa Ann Coy

Nov 12, 2021

Melissa Ann Coy, age 63, of Hardinsburg, Indiana passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born May 7, 1958 in Louisville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Osborne and Gladys Osborne who survives.  On June 11, 1988, she married Michael Coy who survives.

Melissa was a homemaker; baking and cooking...

Baby Byler

Nov 9, 2021

Baby Byler, stillborn infant son of Samuel Byler and Lucy (Girod) Byler, was born November 9, 2021 at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon.

He is survived by his parents and 7 brothers and sisters.

Private services will be held with burial to follow in Franklin Amish Cemetery.

Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with...

Christine Marie Williams

Nov 7, 2021

Christine Marie Williams, age 78, died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at her home.  Born July 15, 1943 in Munfordville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Henry Moulden and Marjorie Bradford.

Direct cremation was chosen; Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with funeral care.

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Bessie Mae Little

Nov 4, 2021

Bessie Mae Little, age 91, of Salem passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at her residence.  Born August 4, 1930 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Wilburn Brickey and Edith (Collins) Brickey.  On October 25, 1947, she married Lowell Little who preceded her in death on May 29, 2017.

Bessie Mae was a member...

James Harry Burns

Nov 1, 2021

James Harry Burns, Indianapolis, died on Monday, November 1, 2021.  He was born June 9, 1940 to James and Phena (Jackson) Burns of Borden, Indiana.

He was Salutatorian of Borden High School's 1958 graduating class. In addition to receiving the Stalker Award for academic excellence multiple times, he also received an Honorable Mention Award from the American...

Crystal Jean Boes

Oct 27, 2021

Crystal Jean Boes, age 40, of Salem passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at St. Vincent Carmel Hospital.  Born April 12, 1981 in Louisville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Gary Drake and Donna (Buckler) Hebner.

Crystal was a homemaker, devoted to her family, and graduated with honors from the University of Phoenix receiving Associates Degrees in...

Wanda Jean (Elliott) Johnson

Oct 24, 2021

Wanda Jean Johnson, age 88, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at IU Health West.  Born January 11, 1933 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Anna (Tatlock) Elliott.  On October 11, 1953, she married Walter Johnson who survives.

Wanda was a member of the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church,...

Judith M. Stewart

Oct 23, 2021

Judith M. Stewart, age 80, of Borden, Indiana passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Meadow View Health & Rehab Center in Salem.  Born October 9, 1941 in Jeffersonville, she was the daughter of the late Harold Alexander (Nola) and Edna Sauerheber (Harold).  On July 22, 1972, she married Earl Stewart who passed away August 15, 2021.

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