Obituaries

Sonia Earlene Lewellen-Lee

May 7, 2021

Sonia Earlene Lewellen-Lee, age 63, of Salem, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem.  Born June 30, 1957 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Floyd E. Lewellen and Clara E. (Kopp) Lewellen who survives.

Sonia was a retired CNA.

She is survived by her mother, Clara Lewellen; 1...

Lowell "Mac" M. Mcclellan

May 3, 2021

Lowell "Mac" M. McClellan, age 73, of Salem passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany.  Born May 15, 1947 in Fairbury, Illinois, he was the son of the late William S. McClellan and Mary A. Jean McClellan.

Mac was a retired officer of the Rock Island Police Department in Rock...

Catherine D. Barnes

Apr 5, 2021

Catherine D. Barnes, age 74, of Salem passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at her residence.  Born December 17, 1946 in Levittown, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Robert Barnes and Dorothy Wolffinger Barnes.

She was a retired employee of Kimball International.

Catherine is survived by her caregivers: Wanda Lee, Stacey Foster, Mandy...

Ruth A. Butt

Apr 4, 2021

Ruth A. Butt, age 86, of Borden, Indiana, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021, at her home.  She was born September 16, 1934 in Williamsburg, Kentucky.  She was married to the late Rufus H. Butt.

Ruth was a homemaker and previously cared for her late dear friend, Beulah Singleton.

She is survived by 3 sons:...

Samantha Kay Kirtley

Mar 24, 2021

Samantha Kay Kirtley, age 31, of Salem, Indiana passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.  Born July 30, 1989 in Salem, she was the daughter of Morgan Kirtley and Tracy (Kelley) Tharp.

Samantha was previously employed as a CNA at The Waters of Salem, performed in-home health care, and was a...

Kenneth L. Reynolds

Mar 21, 2021

Kenneth L. Reynolds, age 85, of Salem, Indiana passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 1:45 p.m. in his residence with family at his side.

Kenneth was born August 7, 1935 in Sparksville, Indiana to the late Lewis Everette Reynolds and Flavya Irene Huffman Reynolds.

He had been a lifelong resident of Washington County, Indiana. ...

Kathleen Frances (Farnsley) Long

Mar 19, 2021

Kathleen Frances Long, age 70, of Salem, Indiana, passed away March 19, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born on December 8, 1950 in New Albany, she was the daughter of the late Roger Farnsley and Wanita Simpson Farnsley.

There will be no services.

Britney Dawn (Jackson) Davisson

Mar 15, 2021

Britney Dawn Davisson, age 35, of Salem, Indiana passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at her residence. Born May 21, 1985 in Salem, she was the daughter of Nathan Hale Jackson and Christina Lynn Strange. On March 18, 2006 she married J. Davisson.

Britney was a teacher's aide with the Salem Community Schools; she was a Girl...

Madelene Kilburn

Mar 2, 2021

Madelene Kilburn, age 72, of Salem, Indiana passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.  Born March 6, 1948 in Morehead, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Jerry Reynolds and Carrie Winkleman Reynolds.  On October 14, 2011, she married Nat Kilburn, who survives.

Madelene was retired from Smith Cabinet Factory...

Letha (Singleton) Williams

Feb 25, 2021

Letha Williams, age 92, of Salem, Indiana, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the Salem Crossing. Born on November 9, 1928 in Polk County Texas, she was the daughter of the late Druy Singleton and Edith (Smith) Singleton.

She was a retired receptionist with Superior Oil Company in Huston Texas. She was a Christian by faith....

Abel B. Voyles

Feb 17, 2021

Abel B. Voyles, age 83, of Salem, Indiana passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his residence.  Born September 2, 1937 in Salem, he was the son of the late Abe P. Voyles and Mabel (Wheat) Voyles.

Abel was a retired electrician and Church of Christ by faith.

He is survived by his wife, Christine...

Claire Wesner

Feb 10, 2021

Claire Wesner, age 99, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.  Born November 17, 1921 in Jefferson Township, Washington County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Cleo and Penelope (Caspar) Wesner.

She was a retired operator at Ameritech and attended Southport Christian Church.

Claire is survived...

Reba Jane (Hardy) Sargent

Feb 6, 2021

Reba Jane Sargent, age 63, of Salem, Indiana passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at her residence.  Born June 15, 1958, in Harristown, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Charles Robert Hardy and Virginia May (South) Hardy.  On November 7, 1997, she married Dallas M. Sargent who survives.

Reba was a homemaker and a member...

Michael Stuart Hill

Jan 30, 2021

Michael Stuart Hill, age 68, of Salem, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

Born February 9, 1952 in Borden, Indiana, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Minton) Hill.

On March 18, 1977, he married Belinda (Aaron) Hill who survives....

Gregory L. Durbin

Jan 16, 2021

Gregory L. Durbin, age 47, of Salem passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.  Born September 21, 1973 in Salem, he was the son of the late George Durbin and Marilynn (Huckleberry) Durbin who survives.

Greg was formerly an EMT and Fire Chief for the Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Department; he...

Emma Jean Campbell

Jan 3, 2021

Emma Jean Campbell, age 88, of Clarksville, formerly of Borden, Indiana, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Westminster Health Care Center in Clarksville.  Born September 2, 1932 in War, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James Sparks and Minnie (Leslie) Sparks.

She was a childcare provider for over 35 years and was a...

Christopher "Chrissy Bob" R. Buster

Jan 2, 2021

Christopher "Chrissy Bob" R. Buster, age 46, of Palmyra, Indiana passed away Saturday January 2, 2021 at his residence.  Born July 4, 1974 in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Elbert G. Buster and Lana L. (Humphrey) Buster.

He was a former employee of CSX Railroad and Kentucky Trailers.

Chrissy Bob was...

William "Billy" Edward Kaelin, Jr.

Dec 28, 2020

William "Billy" Edward Kaelin, Jr., age 59, of Salem, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  Born June 25, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of William Edward Kaelin, Sr. and Wanda (Sohl) Lee who survives.

Billy was a U.S. Army veteran.

He is survived by his...

Nicky Donovan Warren

Dec 20, 2020

Nicky Donovan Warren, age 53, of Salem passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020.  Born November 29, 1967 in Salem, he was the son of the late Jack Copeland and Marilyn Copeland (Bogard).

He was a transportation specialist at Amazon.

Nicky is survived by 4 children: Shana Warren, Casey Donovan Warren, Sara Munnerlyn, and Cyanne Warren;...

Dale K. Bailey

Dec 19, 2020

Dale K. Bailey, age 73, of Sellersburg, Indiana passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Clark Memorial Hospital.  Born January 25, 1947 in Borden, Indiana, he was the son of the late Charles Frederick Bailey and Olive (Peyton) Bailey.

Dale was retired from Jeff Boat where he worked as a tradesman; he was Church of Christ by...