Obituaries

Aug 2, 2025

Betty Sue Burns, age 80, of Salem, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at her residence.  Born March 8, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Katherine Wisecarver.

Betty retired from Tecumseh with 40+ years of service and was a member of Enon Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband...

Jul 28, 2025

Theodore Martin Critchfield, age 97, of Borden passed away Monday, July 28, 2025.  He was born November 17, 1927 in Indianapolis.

Theodore was a retired Army veteran, having joined the service on his 17th birthday during World War II, served tours of combat as an infantryman during the Korean War, and continued his service of 23 years...

Jul 25, 2025

Jeremy Dewayne Coats, age 33, of Salem, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025 at his residence.  Born October 18, 1991 in New Albany, he was the son of Randall Coats and Marilyn Ruth (Biggs) Coats.

Jeremy attended First Christian Church in Scottsburg.

He is survived by his parents, Randall and Marilyn Coats; son, Isaiah Coats;...

Jul 21, 2025

Stephen Lee Alexander, age 74, of Campbellsburg, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at Pam Health & Rehab in New Albany.  Born October 26, 1950 in Bedford, he was the son of the late Charles "Bodge" Nolan Alexander and Viola "Fay" (Thixton) Alexander.  On January 30, 1988, he married Linda (Carter) Alexander who survives.

Steve was previously...

Jul 21, 2025

Cleveland Robinson, age 86, of Salem, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on October 8, 1938 to the late Levi and Della (Gross) Robinson.  On September 10, 1966, he married Sharon Walton who survives.

He is also survived by 7 daughters: Debbie (Tony)...

Jul 19, 2025

Robert "Bob" Green, age 84, of Salem, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Born November 7, 1940, he was the son of the late Martin Green and Veda (Hendricks) Green.

Robert was an Army veteran and was retired from Jeans Extrusions.

He is survived by his wife, Geraldine (Craig)...

Jul 19, 2025

Calvin Barnes, age 86, of Salem, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Salem Crossing. Born July 14, 1939 in Laurel County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Erstle Shelton and Lucy Shelton.

He was a Marine Veteran.

A memorial service will be held at a later date and time.

Hughes-Taylor...

Jul 17, 2025

Grace Martin, 89, of Borden passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Maple Manor Christian Home. Born September 30, 1935 in Borden, she was the daughter of the late Ernest McKinley and Bertha (Kelly) McKinley. On June 1, 1953, she married Randall Martin who preceded her in death on January 20, 2001.

Grace was a life-long resident...

Jul 13, 2025

Chris Alan St. Clair, 60, of Scottsburg, Indiana passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 at his residence.  Born September 16, 1964, he was the son of the late Marvin St. Clair and Leona Mae (Elliott) St. Clair.

He was employed at Morgans Food in Austin.

He is survived by 2 brothers: Ross St. Clair (Sherry)...

Jul 10, 2025

Lyvonne St. Clair, age 64, of Scottsburg, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital.  Born March 7, 1961 in Hazard, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Amy (Campbell) Collins.  On December 21, 2019, she married Chris St. Clair who survives.

She is survived by her husband, Chris; 2 brothers: Kermit...

Jul 10, 2025

With heavy but grateful hearts, the family of Gerald Lloyd Gray, Sr, of Henryville, IN, announce his passing on July 10, 2025.

Gerald Lloyd Gray, Sr. was born to Arthur and Alberta Gray at their home in Pekin, IN on October 9, 1931.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Loren and Elvin Gray....

Jul 8, 2025

Rita Kaye Mitchell, 70, of Borden, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025. She was born on December 9, 1954, in Evansville, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Thomas E. and Mary L. Mitchell.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mary, her sister, Peggy, and three brothers, Dicky (Dora), Jimmy (Carla),...

Jul 6, 2025

Robert "Bob" "Bobby" Charles Harris, age 83, of Salem passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025 at his residence.  Born August 2, 1941 in Medora, he was the son of the late Earl "Bud" "Buck" Harris and Ruth Hunsucker Harris.  On May 21, 1990, he married Daisy (Bowling) Dean Harris who preceded him in death on February 20, 2019.

Jul 5, 2025

Christine E. Voyles, age 76, of Salem, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at her residence. Born October 3, 1948 in Vicco, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Lillian Carroll Everage.

Christine was a member of Blue River Baptist Church; she was a retired caregiver and formerly employed at Tecumseh in Salem.

Jul 4, 2025

Patricia "Patti" Worman, age 71, of Pekin passed away Friday, July 4, 2025 at Norton Clark Hospital.  Born February 27, 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Lydell Hardesty and Ida (Bailey) Hardesty.

Patti was a homemaker and was previously employed at Home Depot.

She is survived by her husband, James...

Jul 3, 2025

Fern Blanton, age 79, of Salem passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Born December 9, 1945 in Harlan, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Howard and Parley (Taylor) Howard.

Fern is survived by her husband, Johnny Blanton; 3 children: David Lemarr, Gregory Blanton, and Kristi Blanton; 1 brother:...

Jul 2, 2025

Teena E. Balentine, age 67, of Pekin passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at her residence. Born October 24, 1957 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Alva Lewis Roberts and Barbara (Easton) Vanover. On December 22, 1982, she married Randall Balentine.

In 1986, Teena opened her own business in Pekin called “Teena’s Pizza Shack”;...

Jun 27, 2025

William "Billy" Spears, 55, of Salem, passed away June 27, 2025 at University of Louisville Hospital. He was born on December 7, 1969 in Seymour, Indiana.

Billy was formerly employed at Dorel of Columbus with 33 years of service.

Survivors include 3 children: Corey Wayne Spears, Krystal Spears, and Joseph "Joey" Edward Spears; mother, Phyllis...

Jun 19, 2025

Mildred Faye "Millie" Bobbitt, 92, formerly of Salem, passed away June 19, 2025 at La Bella of Clifton in Illinois. Born August 8, 1932 in Orange County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Harry Williams and Grace Brocar Williams.

She attended Open Bible Center in Kankakee, Illinois and Calvary Bible Church in Bourbonnais, Illinois.

Jun 14, 2025

Roena Lynn Tegarden, age 57, of Pekin passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at her residence. Born July 16, 1967 in New Albany, Indiana, she was the daughter of Roy Lemarr and Soundra Kay Gibson Lemarr.

Roena was previously employed at Kimball International and was a member of Westview Christian Church.

She is survived by...