Obituaries

Pattie Sue (Bailey) Wilson

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...

Jeri Lynn Vance

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...

Beulah Charlotte Singleton

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...

Sharon Faye Hacker

Oct 11, 2020

Sharon Faye Hacker, age 66, of Salem passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital.  Born May 2, 1954 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Max Edward Nelson and Opal Faye (Curtis) Nelson.  On August 4, 1973, she married Bennie Hacker, who survives; she was a homemaker.

Sharon is survived...

Joyce Marie (Merfert) Whitlow

Sep 30, 2020

Joyce Marie Whitlow, age 58, of Pekin, Indiana passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born July 18, 1962 in Union, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Walter Merfert and Barbara (Stecher) Merfert.

Joyce was a customer service representative at Char-Broil in Jeffersonville and was a United States Navy veteran....

John D. Porter, Jr.

Sep 20, 2020

John D. Porter, Jr., age 80, of Pekin, Indiana passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Salem Crossing.  Born August 22, 1940 in Mitchell, Indiana, he was the son of the late John Denzil Porter, Sr. and Beryl (Mann) Porter.

John loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and to mow.  He was a retired truck driver with over...

Sherrie D. Calloway

Sep 7, 2020

Sherrie D. Calloway, age 58, of Pekin, Indiana passed away September 7, 2020 at her residence.  Born May 25, 1962 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Evans Russell Hoke and Thelma M. (Hobson) Hoke.  On September 14, 1980, she married Wesley A. Calloway who survives.

Sherrie was a housewife and was a member of...

Edward Glenn Baham, Sr.

Sep 5, 2020

Edward Glenn Baham, Sr., age 75, of Salem, Indiana passed away September 5, 2020 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Salem.  Born August 16, 1945 in Independence, Louisiana, he was the son of the late Felix Baham and Velma (Sanders) Stafford.

Glenn was a member of Full Gospel Fellowship in Pekin, Indiana.

In 2013, he...

Larry Lee Walton

Sep 5, 2020

Larry Lee Walton, age 71, of Salem, died September 5, 2020 at Salem Crossing.  Born September 1, 1949, he was the son of the late Everett Walton and Alma (McDermott) Walton.

He was a retired maintenance worker for WSLM Radio with 43 years of service.

Larry is survived by his significant other, Karen Lingross; 1...

William "Dee" Brewer

Sep 2, 2020

William "Dee" Brewer, age 64, of Bloomington, Indiana passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at IU Health-Bloomington.  Born February 24, 1956, he was the son of the late WD Brewer and Barbara Ellen Delph.

He was a retired loan assessment agent with the IRS in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dee is survived by his siblings: Marie McDermott...

Troy Lee Cook

Aug 29, 2020

Troy Lee Cook, age 57, of Borden, Indiana passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 surrounded by his family at home.

Troy worked at Samtec for 36 years, was on the Borden Parks Board for 20 years, and served on the Borden Volunteer Fire Department for 34 years.  He was a beloved basketball coach for 17 years.  He...

Nancy "Judy" Griffith

Aug 28, 2020

Nancy "Judy" Griffith, age 80, of Borden, Indiana passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at her residence.  Born July 16, 1940 in Borden, she was the daughter of the late Abb Callam and Velma (Wagoner) Callam. On March 8, 1974, she married Phillip Tony Griffith, who survives.

Judy was the former owner and operator of the Valley...

Chris Jones

Aug 22, 2020

Chris Jones, age 48, of Clarksville, Indiana, formerly of Salem, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Wedgewood Nursing Home in Clarksville.  Born on August 21, 1972 in Salem, he was the son of the late Allen Jones and Ila Jones.

Chris was previously employed as a journeyman lineman and was a member of IBEW 1393.

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Aurora Loraine Warren

Aug 11, 2020

Aurora Loraine Warren, infant daughter of Sterling Warren and Kia Lloyd, passed away August 11, 2020 at Norton Women's & Children's Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.

She is survived by her parents and big brother, Camden Warren.

The funeral service will be private; Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Donald R. Voyles

Aug 2, 2020

Donald R. Voyles, age 79, of Borden, Indiana passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born March 3, 1941 in Pekin, he was the son of the late David William Voyles, Jr. and Emma Mae (Voyles) Voyles.  On June 11, 1966, he married Arlene (Rickard) Voyles who survives.

Donnie truly lived life to...

Melinda Baker

Jul 31, 2020

Melinda Baker, age 57, of Salem, Indiana passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at her residence.  Born March 19, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Neal Canterbury, Sr. and Cora (Hobbs) Canterbury.

She is survived by 2 sons: Jack and Carl; 1 daughter: Dedra; 1 grandson: Colton Baker; and her significant other,...

Ronald G. Marker

Jul 28, 2020

Ronald G. Marker, age 62, of Pekin, Indiana passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born May 13, 1958 in Madison, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Gerald Marker and Pauline (Green) Marker.  On October 18, 1986, he married Karen (Churchman) Marker who survives.

Ron was the owner of Marker Motors...

Charles A. King

Jul 25, 2020

Charles A. King, age 80, of Salem, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Harrison County Hospital.  Born October 21, 1939 in Charleston, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Robert Leo King and Mary Etna Martin King.

Charles was a retired Army veteran with 20 years of service; a retired employee of the Richmond...

Melissa Ann Hackler

Jul 23, 2020

Melissa Ann Hackler, age 49, of Tell City, formerly of Pekin, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  Born May 26, 1971 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late William Sidney Hackler and Mary Edith Martin (Clampitt).

She is survived by her daughter, Sara Motsinger (Larry); 3 brothers: Kevin Hackler (Nancy),...

Carol Sue Terrell

Jul 6, 2020

Carol Sue Terrell, age 76, of Campbellsburg, Indiana passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 at Meadow View Health & Rehabilitation - ASC.  Sue was born on September 21, 1943.

She was a self-employed beautician.

Sue was preceded in death by her adoptive father, Guy Rosenbaum.

She is survived by 1 son, Spencer Lee...