Obituaries

Aug 20, 2021

Gary Edward Pellman, age 59, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at Clark Memorial Hospital.  Born July 12, 1962 in New Albany, he was the son of the late Donald Edward Pellman and Winnie Faye (Hamblin) Pellman who survives.

Gary is survived by his mother, Faye Pellman; 1 brother, Stephen James Pellman; 2 sisters:...

Aug 15, 2021

Earl L. Stewart, age 91, of Borden, Indiana passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany. Born April 10, 1930 in Salem, he was the son of the late Sherman Stewart and Fern (Mantooth) Stewart. On July 22, 1972, he married Judith M. (Alexander) Stewart who survives.

Earl was an Air...

Aug 6, 2021

Richard "Earl" Martin, age 66, of Salem passed away Friday, August 6, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany.  Born January 6, 1955 in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the son of the late Wallace D. Martin and Lula Mae (Bellamy) Martin.

Earl was a retired employee of the City of Salem with over 30 years...

Aug 5, 2021

Jimmy Carl Buckles, Jr., age 67, of Salem passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at his residence.  Born May 29, 1954 in Laurel, Maryland, he was the son of the late Jimmy Carl Buckles, Sr. and Alice Pettingill.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Carl Buckles, Sr. and Alice Pettingill.

Jimmy is...

Aug 2, 2021

Glenn Charles "Charlie" Lockenour, age 84, of Pekin, Indiana passed away Monday, August 2, 2021 at his residence.  Born November 26, 1936 in Pekin, he was the son of the late Herman Lockenour and Edith (Anderson) Houghland.  On January 26, 1957, he married Barbara "Sue" (Emery) Lockenour who survives.

Charles retired from Kimball International with 43 years...

Jul 31, 2021

Robert Bruce McKinley, age 79, of Borden, Indiana passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Clark Memorial Hospital.  Born April 14, 1942 in Borden, he was the son of the late Robert McKinley and Thelma L. (Jacobi) McKinley.

Robert was a retired truck driver with Haas Cabinet.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jul 31, 2021

Ramona "Jo" Colglazier, age 61, of Salem, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born January 22, 1960 in Salem, Jo was the daughter of the late Donald Gibson, Jr. and Ruby (Collett) Collingsworth.

Jo was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Gibson, Jr. and Ruby Collingsworth; 2 sisters: Deborah McNeely and...

Jul 31, 2021

William "Bill" "Sonney" Taff, III, age 66, of Hardinsburg, Indiana passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his residence.  Born October 23, 1954 in Elmhurst, Illinois, he was the son of the late William "Bill" Taff, Jr. and Shirley Mae (Campbell) Taff.

Bill was an Army veteran and retired machinist and was Lutheran by faith.

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Jul 26, 2021

Roger Wayne Martin, age 64, of Salem passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at his residence.  Born August 12, 1956 in Harrison County, he was the son of Kenneth Luse Martin, who survives, and the late Helen Louise (Owens) Martin.  On September 17, 1976, he married Patricia J. (Snider) Martin who survives.

Roger was a dairy and...

Jul 24, 2021

Kevin "Sparky" Lee Sparks, age 20, of Orleans, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at his residence.  Born October 20, 2000 in Jeffersonville, he was the son of the late Fred Sparks and Cindy (Stivers) Sparks who survives.

He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Sparks.

Kevin is survived by his mother, Cindy...

Jul 20, 2021

Carol Marie Thompson, age 51, of Salem passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital.  Born November 12, 1969 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of the late Jerry Lee Carson and Angelia Fay Isaacs Gordon.

Carol was a former CNA at Meadow View Health & Rehab.

She was preceded in...

Jun 21, 2021

Sandra Konkle, age 70, of Salem, Indiana passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 at her residence. Born March 21, 1951 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Howard L. Collier and Flora (Cox) Allison.

Sandra was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Konkle; and parents, Howard Collier and...

Jun 21, 2021

Debra René ( Wilson) Weatherford, 65, of Borden, Indiana passed away with her family by her side on Monday, June 21, 2021 at Norton Pavillion Hospital under Hosparus care in Louisville, Kentucky.

Debbie was born on July 14, 1955 to the late Frank Wilson and Pattie (Bailey) Wilson.  Debbie was the eldest of four children and was...

Jun 19, 2021

Betty J. Wilson, 85, of Salem, died Saturday, June 19, 2021 at her daughter's residence, a Nashville address in Brown County, Indiana.

She was born March 30, 1936 to James and Essie (Hedrick) Boling in Orleans, Indiana.

Betty married Wayne Wilson on January 3, 1953 and they had five children.

She was previously...

May 24, 2021

Jerry W. Taylor, age 70, of Pekin, Indiana passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at his home.  Born August 14, 1950 in Peoria, Illinois, he was the son of the late Charles Taylor and Mayme (Brockman) Sampson.  On May 1, 1974, he married Nancy (Carroll) Taylor who preceded him in death on August 14, 2015.

He was...

May 23, 2021

Dorothy Mae Brumett, age 92, of Salem, Indiana passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at The Waters of Scottsburg.  Born November 18, 1928 in Crothersville, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Robert Hall Bush and Malinda (Scifres) Bush.  On August 3, 1946, she married Lewis Brumett who preceded her in death.

Dorothy was a housewife...

May 22, 2021

Joan Baxter, age 89, of Salem, Indiana passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Meadow View Health & Rehabilitation-ASC in Salem.  Born October 25, 1931 in Greenfield, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Charles McClammer and Odessa Mae (Williams) McClammer.  On October 17, 1954, she married the late Roy W. Baxter.

Joan is survived by...

May 20, 2021

Patricia Sue Hopkins, age 75, of Pekin, Indiana passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at her residence.  Born July 8, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Abner "Dickie" Cress and Sudie (Brigmon) Cress.  On July 31, 1964, she married Russell E. Hopkins, Jr, who survives.

Patricia was a retired cook for the Salem High School...

May 12, 2021

John McClure, age 67, of Borden, Indiana passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 surrounded by his family at home.

John was born August 21, 1953 to Ralph and Ruth (Danner) McClure in Boise, Idaho. John was a proud veteran and served in the United States Navy (Vietnam), from 1970 to 1974 aboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65).

May 10, 2021

Jack Bruce Brough, age 80, of Pekin, Indiana passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem.  Born February 21, 1941 in Pekin, he was the son of the late Oren Brough and Wilma (Richards) Brough.  On September 28, 1963, he married Mary "Snookie" (Hammack) Brough who survives.

Jack was a retired truck driver for...