Obituaries

Samp Hall, Jr.

Apr 13, 2019

Samp Hall, Jr., age 95 of Pekin, passed away on April 13, 2019 at his residence. Born on November 10, 1923 in McRoberts, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Samp Hall, Sr. and Minerva Webb Hall.

On October 21, 1946, he married the love of his life, Glassie Fleming Hall. She passed away on October...

Rose Marie (Strasser) Shields

Mar 27, 2019

Rose Marie Shields, age 89, of Salem Indiana, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Meadow View Health and Rehab Center in Salem. Born on September 1, 1929 in Louisville Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Strasser and Mary Louise (Deckmann) Strasser.

Rose was a member of Canton Christian Church.

She is...

Billy L. Brewer

Mar 27, 2019

Billy L. Brewer, age 78, of Salem, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Born on December 28, 1940 in Campbellsburg, Indiana, he was the son of the late Lewis Brewer and Anna Mae (Maudlin) Brewer. On September 27, 1969, he married Brenda (Daily) Brewer.

Bill was an Army Veteran and retired...

Carl E Baird

Mar 24, 2019

Carl E. Baird, age 66 of Corydon Indiana, passed away on March 24, 2019 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born on June 16, 1952, he was the son of the late Ray Baird and Shirley (May) Baird.

Carl was self employed. He enjoyed farming. He was a Christian.

Survivors include his wife, Jean (Rusk) Pate-Baird;...

Donald "Tex" Cook

Mar 22, 2019

Donald "Tex" Lynn Cook, age 69 of Vallonia Indiana, passed away Friday March 22, 2019 at Lake Point Village in Scottsburg. He was born on October 16, 1949 in Virginia.

Tex was a Navy Veteran. He was formerly employed at Exopack in Seymour. He was a member of Faith Southern Baptist Church near Vallonia.

He...

James Glen Burgan

Mar 12, 2019

James G. Burgan, age 80, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday March 12, 2019 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born on April 27, 1938 in Harlan County Kentucky, he was the son of the late Henry Burgan and Cora (Noe) Burgan.

James was a former owner of Burgan Orchard and was a retired janitor at Salem...

Shirley Ann (Edmondson) Moore

Feb 28, 2019

Shirley Ann Moore, age 73, of Salem, Indiana, passed away Thursday February 28, 2019 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born on December 23, 1945 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late James Clyde Edmondson and Gladys (Heath) Edmondson.

Shirley was formerly employed with P&I Medical Transport.

She is survived by, 2 sons, C.H....

Daisy Mae (Bowling) Harris

Feb 20, 2019

Daisy Mae Harris, age 76, of Salem, Indiana, passed away Wednesday February 20, 2019 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Born on March 20, 1942 in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Isiah Bowling and Senna (Davidson) Bowling.

Daisy was a retired cook for several Salem restaurants. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church.

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Troy Wagoner

Feb 18, 2019

Troy Wagoner, age 45, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on February 18, 2019 at his residence. He was born on March 1, 1973 in New Albany, Indiana.

He was employed with Hall Construction in Scottsburg.

Survivors include 3 sons; 2 sisters, Stacey Wagoner Stratton and Michelle Couch; 3 aunts, Sherry Wagoner, Deanna Cilley, and Gina...

Sharon (Donovan) Brotherton

Feb 8, 2019

Sharon (Donovan) Brotherton, age 83 of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away Friday February 8, 2019 at Clark Memorial Hospital. Born on December 28, 1935 in Decatur, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Otis Bernard Donovan and Thelma Smith.

Sharon was a member of the Celebration Worship Center in Georgetown, Indiana.

She is survived by...

Eric Robert Claude Kelley

Feb 7, 2019

Eric Robert Claude Kelley, age 27, of Salem, Indiana, passed away Thursday February 7, 2019 at his residence. He was born on September 10, 1991 in Salem.

Eric was employed at Lykins Grave Service. He was a member of Hardinsburg Assembly of God.

He is survived by his mother, Veronica (Sparks) Lykins; bonus dad, Mark...

Anna "Dottie" Bierly

Feb 7, 2019

Anna Dorthy "Dottie Bierly, age 96, of Borden, Indiana, passed away Thursday February 7, at Wedgewood Healthcare in Clarksville. Born on August 29, 1922 in Lincoln Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Henry C. and Anna Scheirman.

Dottie was retired from Kimball's Office Furniture in Borden with over 40 years of service. She was a...

Margaret "Annie" Gilstrap

Feb 6, 2019

Margaret "Annie" Gilstrap, age 76, of Salem, Indiana, passed away Wednesday February 6, 2019 at her residence. Born on October 2, 1942 in Bedford, Indiana, she was the daughter of Maurice William "Bill" Gilstrap and Lucy (Howard) Gilstrap.

Annie was employed at Blue River Services Workshop in Salem. She was baptized at Wonder Valley Camp.

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Annetta Janice Hunt

Feb 4, 2019

Annetta Janice Hunt, age 75, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away Monday February 4, 2019 at her residence. Born on July 21, 1943 in Hobbs, New Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Robert Jackson Havens and Ethel Louise Nixon Havens.

Janice was a retired RN with Floyd County Hospital with 27 years of service. She...

Victor Motenko

Jan 28, 2019

Victor Motenko, age 68, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on January 28, 2019 at his residence.

The funeral service will be Monday at 3:00 PM at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Salem.

Wanda (Gum) Pinaire

Jan 22, 2019

Wanda Gum Pinaire, age 71, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away  Tuesday January 22, 2019 at Diversicare of Providence. Born on February 8, 1947 in New Albany, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Gum and Anna Brockman Osborne.

Wanda was formerly employed at Air Guard of Charlestown. She was a member of the American Legion...

Donnie Barker

Jan 21, 2019

Donnie Wayne Barker, age 64, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away Monday January 21, 2019 at his residence. Born on March 16, 1954 in Harlan County Kentucky, he was the son of the late Hubert Barker and Ruby (Blair) Barker.

Donnie was an Army Veteran. He worked as a  Boilermaker for 40 years, and he was a retired...

Robert "Bug" Potts

Jan 16, 2019

Robert "Bug" Potts, age 68, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on January 16, 2019 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Born on July 21, 1950 in Louisville, we was the son of the late Charles Potts and Sylvia (White) Potts.

Robert was a Vietnam Army Veteran. He was a retired general contractor.

Survivors include his...

Glen Davis Wells

Jan 5, 2019

Glen Davis Wells, age 87, of Borden, Indiana, passed away Saturday January 5, 2019 at his residence. Born on October 25, 1931 in Borden, he was the son of the late Elmo Harbin Wells and Florence Gertrude Harned Wells.

Glen delivered the Grit Paper to all everyone around Borden. He enjoyed his garden and loved the outdoors....

Bobbie Jean (Campbell) Cosby

Jan 3, 2019

Bobbie Jean Cosby, age 83, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on January 3, 2019 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born on February 11, 1935 in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Helen Murrel Campbell.

Bobbie Jean was a homemaker and member of Pekin United Methodist Church.

She is survived by 2...