Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

Dec 16, 2020

Joseph Victor Green of Borden, Indiana passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from complications from cancer.  A lifelong resident of Borden, Joe was born on February 3, 1955, the third child to Robert and Wanda (Roerk) Green.  He was a graduate of Borden High School and the Indiana University School of Business.  After graduating college, Joe began working with...

Dec 11, 2020

George O. Daily, age 78, of Clarksville, Indiana passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at Clark Memorial Health.  Born April 2, 1942 in Pekin, Indiana, he was the son of the late William Elmer Daily and Alice (McCoskey) Daily.

He was a retired laborer at Kimball International in Borden and was a member of the Mt. Zion...

Dec 10, 2020

James Povey, age 63, of New Albany, Indiana passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born November 9, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky, James was the son of the late Edward Albert Povey and Thelma Ophelia (Leezer) Povey.

James was a delivery driver for Bumper to Bumper in Clarksville, Indiana; he enjoyed competitive darts....

Nov 30, 2020

Donald Allen Hortenberry, age 82, of Pekin, Indiana passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at the residence of Sarah Ann Terry.  Born March 8, 1938 in Taylorsville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late William Thomas Hortenberry and Edith Mae Hall.  On December 18, 1996, he married Betsy Hortenberry, who survives.

Donald was a retired truck...

Nov 10, 2020

Paul Gallagher, age 58, of Pekin, Indiana passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital.  Born August 11, 1962 in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Fred Gallagher and Patricia (Beckmann) Gallagher who survives.

He was a public safety security officer at the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center in Louisville....

Nov 10, 2020

Benjamin S. Girod, age 89, of Salem, Indiana passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany.  Born March 9, 1931 in Berne, Indiana, he was the son of the late Sam Girod and Emmie (Yoder) Girod.

He was a member of the Old Order Amish.

Benjamin is survived by...

Nov 2, 2020

Mark Spalding, age 57, of Pekin, Indiana passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at his residence.  Born June 12, 1963 in Jeffersonville, he was the son of the late George H. Spalding and Mary Ellen (Sellmer) Spalding.

He was a laborer at Fred Smith Stove Fixtures in Corydon, Indiana.

Mark is survived by his brother,...

Oct 19, 2020

Loyd "Ray" Jacobs, Sr., age 65, of Salem, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born October 12, 1955 in Salem, he was the son of the late Harold "Red" Jacobs and Anne (McCoy) (Burnetta) Leach.  On March 8, 1997, he married Linda (Simler) Jacobs who survives.

Ray was a retired logger.

Oct 17, 2020

Patsy L. Callaway, age 89, of Salem, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Salem Crossing.  Born June 3, 1931 in Salem, she was the daughter of Glen Harned and Grace (Weeks) Harned.  On December 12, 1948, she married Wayne Callaway.

Patsy was a homemaker and cafeteria worker; was a member of the First Baptist Church in...

Oct 15, 2020

Pattie Sue (Bailey) Wilson of Borden, Indiana passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 15, 2020.

Pattie was born on March 5, 1938 at her family home in Borden, Indiana to the late Charles Bailey and Olive (Peyton) Bailey.  She was the eldest of 4 children, attended Borden High School, and...

Oct 15, 2020

Jeri Lynn Vance, age 62, of Salem passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born September 24, 1958 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of the late William Chester Dowell and Nancy C. (Medlock) Dowell who survives.  On January 27, 2004, she married Carl "Corky" Vance who survives.

She was a member of...

Oct 12, 2020

Beulah Charlotte Singleton, 100, Borden's oldest resident, died at 8:20 A.M. Monday, October 12, 2020.  She had made her home at Emma's Place near Pekin for the past two years.

She was the oldest member of Borden First Christian Church and was the last surviving member of Borden High School Class of 1938.

She was...