Obituaries

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...

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...