Obituaries

Oct 19, 2021

Mary Rose Martin, age 86, of Borden, Indiana passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born March 8, 1935 in Borden, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edward Hardy and Bertha (Akers) Hardy.  On December 24, 1949, before the Clark County Justice of the Peace, she married Lloyd Eugene Martin who preceded her...

Oct 6, 2021

Rosina D. Schwartz, age 4 months, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021.  Born May 7, 2021 in Salem, she was the daughter of David J. Schwartz and Emma M. R. Schwartz who survive.

Rosina is also survived by 2 brothers: Joseph D. Schwartz and Samuel D. Schwartz; 3 sisters: Mary D. Schwartz, Elizabeth D. Schwartz, and Christine...

Oct 1, 2021

Terry Ballinger, age 58, of Salem passed away Friday, October 1, 2021.  Born May 20, 1964 in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Sylvanus S. Gibson and Doris J. Gibson.

Terry was employed by Churchill Downs as a chef and was a member of Rock of Hope Church.

She was preceded in...

Sep 27, 2021

Roger L. Lloyd, age 88, of Salem, Indiana passed Monday September 27, 2021 at the Clark Memorial Hospital. Born January 31, 1933 in Salem, he was the son of the late Albert and Mabel (Davis) Lloyd. On February 14, 1957, he married Evelyn (Williams) Lloyd who survives.

Roger was a Marine Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict;...

Sep 19, 2021

Steven Joseph Davisson, 63, of Salem, Indiana passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his home. He was born November 27, 1957 in Scottsburg, Indiana to Theodore and Norma (Barton) Davisson. On November 2, 1984, he married Michelle (Mathews) Davisson.

Steve was president of the Scottsburg Senior High School Class of 1976. He earned both a...

Sep 18, 2021

Nellie Faye Spaulding, age 99, of Salem passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Diversicare of Providence in New Albany.  Born June 2, 1922 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Romie Early, Sr. and Stella Hopkins Early.

Nellie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Spaulding; daughter, Brenda Spaulding; son, Jimmy Spaulding;...

Sep 16, 2021

Tammy Jo Weidner, age 42, of Pekin, Indiana passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021.  Born January 10, 1979 in Xenia, Ohio, she was the daughter of Joseph Camp and Tammy (Ferguson) Camp who survive.

Tammy was a homemaker, loved being around babies, and enjoyed working in her yard.

She is survived by her parents; 2...

Sep 16, 2021

Arthur Samuel Holloway, age 87, of Salem passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021.  Born May 17, 1934 in Galax, Virginia, he was the son of the late Joseph Samuel Holloway and Martha (Spicer) Pittman.

Arthur was a retired carpenter with American Home & Hardware in Maryland.

He is survived by his wife, Myrtle (Brown) Holloway;...

Sep 15, 2021

Lydia Peyton-Irene Shea will no longer wake up to the sounds of "Who Let the Dogs Out," with her Night Momma, Ether. She left us on September 15, 2021. She was two. Her life was a mixture of joy and medicine. Named after her paternal great-grandmother, with whom she shared a curious mind, Lydia was born at Henrico Doctors'...

Sep 14, 2021

Misty McDowell, 2 years old, of Pekin, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021.  Born August 15, 2019 in Seymour, Indiana, she was the daughter of Simon McDowell and Madison (Meece) McDowell.

She is survived by her parents, Simon McDowell and Madison McDowell; grandparents, David Meece and Malcolm and Jennifer Ripley; and great grandparents, Jenny and Mike...

Sep 7, 2021

Larry L. Hurst, age 81, of Borden, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Clark Memorial Hospital.  Born July 28, 1940 in Borden, he was the son of the late Kenneth Hurst and Pearl Marie (Reister) Hurst.  On June 12, 1963, he married Betty Jo (Cullins) Hurst who survives.

Larry was a janitor at Joe Huber's...

Sep 6, 2021

Charles Irvin Elliott, age 81, of Salem, Indiana passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at his residence.  Born October 19, 1939 in Salem, he was the son of the late Albert Thermin Elliott and Elva Gail (Goodpasture) Elliott.  On November 30, 1984, he married Sandra S. (Collins) Elliott who preceded him in death.

Charles was a retired...

Sep 5, 2021

Samuel Andrew Woodard, age 70, of Pekin, Indiana passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at IU Health Bedford Hospital.  Born July 5, 1951 in New Albany, Indiana, he was the son of the late Robert Fullenlove Woodard and Bonnie (Wingler) Woodard.

Sam was formerly employed at Amray in Pekin and attended the Church of God in Pekin. ...

Sep 4, 2021

Lewis Michael Brumett, age 71, of Salem passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born July 15, 1950 in Seymour, he was the son of the late Lewis Brumett and Dorothy Mae (Bush) Brumett.

He was a self employed general contractor.

He is survived by 3 daughters: Leslie Bennett, Kathy...

Sep 4, 2021

John Walter Terrell, age 84, of Pekin, Indiana passed due to COVID-19 on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born June 16, 1937 in Mitchell, Indiana, he was the son of the late Wilburn Harrison Terrell and Alma B. (Miller) (Terrell) Williams.  On May 10, 1957 he married Barbara (Firkin) Terrell who survives.

John...

Aug 31, 2021

Mark Steven Boling was born on Jan. 6, 1955, in Salem, to Charles and Roba (Nicholson) Boling. He was a lifelong resident of Monroe Township in Washington County, Indiana. He passed away Aug. 31, 2021, at UofL Trauma Center in Louisville, Kentucky. He was an organ donor for KODA.

Mark retired from INDOT after 38 years. He...

Aug 31, 2021

Connie Mae Beckett, age 63, of Pekin, Indiana passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at her residence.  Born February 15, 1958 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Hershel Wilson and Carolyn (Marshall) Pickett.  On June 22, 1980, she married Terry Beckett who survives.

Connie was a retired licensed cosmetologist.

She is survived...

Aug 23, 2021

Joyce A. Floyd, age 85, of Pekin, Indiana passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at her residence.  Born August 22, 1936 in Borden, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Cleon (Fordyce) Tempel.

Joyce was retired from the Borden Cabinet Factory with 42 years of service; she was a member of the Pekin Church of...

Aug 23, 2021

Darrell Gene Losson, age 67, of Borden, Indiana passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at University of Louisville Hospital.  Born March 8, 1954 in Salem, he was the son of the late Norman Bud Losson and Wilma (Campbell) Losson.  On November 26, 1998, he married Brenda (Brough) (Harrell) Losson who survives.

Darrell was retired from Kimball International...

Aug 21, 2021

John Andrew Ellis, age 57, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ellen Ellis, and brothers, Christopher Ellis and Matthew Ellis.

Survivors include his father, Harry M. Ellis, and step-mother, Pat Ellis; 3 children: R.J. (Savannah), Kara, and Billy; 8 grandchildren; and siblings: Patty Rodriguez...