Obituaries

Daniel "The Candy Man" H.  Gill

Daniel "The Candy Man" H. Gill

Jun 7, 2018

Daniel H. Gill "The Candy Man", age 70, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on June 7, 2018 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on December 25, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son of the late Charles Hershel Gill & Martha Pearl (Benge) Gill. Dan was a retired truck driver for Wal-Mart. He was a member of...

Robert  Lewis Montgomery

Robert Lewis Montgomery

Jun 6, 2018

Robert Lewis Montgomery, 77, of Pekin, Indiana, died Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at the VA Hospital in Louisville.  Born on May 16, 1941 in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of the late John Montgomery & Irene Phillips Montgomery.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pekin, a retired equipment operator for the Washington County Highway Department....

Hiram "Carlo" Swanson

Hiram "Carlo" Swanson

May 10, 2018

Hiram "Carlo" Swanson, age 64, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on May 10, 2018 at his residence. Born on May 22, 1953 in Harlan County Kentucky, he was the son of the late Hiram Lee Swanson & Leatha (Howard) Swanson. Hiram was an Air Force Veteran. He was retired from Cummins Engine Company with 40 years of service. He was...

Mary Lou (Wilson)  Karr

Mary Lou (Wilson) Karr

Apr 29, 2018

Mary Lou Karr, age 78, of Campbellsburg, Indiana, passed away on April 29, 2018 at her residence. Born on January 23, 1940 in Paoli, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Grant Wilson & Iva B. (Payton) Lloyd. Mary was a homemaker. Survivors include her son, Dale A. Karr Jr of Campbellsburg; daughter, Valerie A. Lloyd (Gary) of Pekin;...

Stanley "Sambo" Mull

Stanley "Sambo" Mull

Apr 21, 2018

Stanley "Sambo" Mull, age 67, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on April 21, 2018 at the Community South Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on February 25, 1951 in New Albany, Indiana, he was the son of the late Elwood & Shirley (McCartin) Mull. Stanley lived in Pekin his whole life. In 2017 he retired from Apex Trailer Sales & Rental. He...

Floy Garnet (Claxton)  Pixley

Floy Garnet (Claxton) Pixley

Apr 17, 2018

Floy Garnet Pixley, age 82, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on April 17, 2018 at her residence. Born on June 4, 1935 in Dove Creek Union, Colorado, she was the daughter of the late William Pete & Nellie (Bush) Claxton. She was formerly employed at General Electric in Louisville, & True Publications in Pekin. Survivors include her husband, Paul H....

Nancy Pauline (Whitehead)  Montgomery

Nancy Pauline (Whitehead) Montgomery

Apr 12, 2018

Nancy P. Montgomery, age 69, of Salem, Indiana, passed away Thursday April 12, 2018 at the University of Louisville Hospital. Born on February 17, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Howard Leroy Whitehead & Ruby Jewell (Melton) Whitehead. Nancy was retired from Tecumseh Products in Salem. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pekin. Survivors...

Amber L. Mcrae

Amber L. Mcrae

Mar 27, 2018

Amber L. McRae, age 32, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on March 27, 2018 at the Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany. She was born on December 6, 1985 in Louisville, Kentucky. Amber was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pekin. Survivors include her parents, Kenneth W. & Diane (Spears) McRae; grandparents, Dennis & Dorothy Fleming;...

Alan D. Crouch

Alan D. Crouch

Mar 27, 2018

Alan D. Crouch, age 63, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on March 27, 2018 at the Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany. He was born on September 3, 1954 in Columbus, Indiana. Alan was a retired shop foreman at C&T Engineering in Seymour. Survivors include his wife, Marcia (Elliott) Crouch of Salem; daughter, Teresa Smith & husband Doug of...

John "Moose" Bruce

John "Moose" Bruce

Mar 18, 2018

John Bradley "Moose" Bruce, age 46, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on March 18, 2018 at the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. He was born on February 10, 1972 in Jeffersonville Indiana. He attended the Blue Lick Christian Church in Henryville. Survivors include his mother, Gayle Bruce-Doyle of Memphis, Indiana; step father, Pat Doyle of Memphis, Indiana; brother, Michael...

William "Bill" Abernathy

William "Bill" Abernathy

Mar 15, 2018

William "Bill" Abernathy, age 83, formerly of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on March 15, 2018 at the Clark Memorial Hospital. Born on August 6, 1934, he was the son of the late Edward & Beatrice (Phillips) Abernathy. Bill was an Air Force Veteran. He was a member of the South East Christian Church in Louisville. After owning several retail business,...

Sherman E. Elliott Jr.

Sherman E. Elliott Jr.

Mar 8, 2018

Sherman E. Elliott Jr. age 66, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on March 8, 2018 at his residence. He was born on August 18, 1951 in Salem, Indiana. Sherman was a Marine Veteran. He was formerly employed at Kimball's. Survivors include his wife, Sherrie (Marion) Elliott; son, Justin Elliott; 4 brothers, David Elliott & wife Betty, Kenneth Elliott & wife...

David Lee Brough

David Lee Brough

Mar 4, 2018

David Lee Brough, age 65, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on March 4, 2018 at the Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 17, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky. David was a member of the Carpenter's Union 1076. He was a member of the Pekin Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Jeanene (Simmons) Brough; 3 children, Amanda Bridges &...

Haylie Catherine Mull

Haylie Catherine Mull

Mar 2, 2018

Haylie Catherine Mull, age 18, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on March 2, 2018. She was born on April 29, 1999 in Seymour Indiana. Survivors include her parents, Robert K. & Heather L. (Newcomb) Mull; 2 sisters, Brittany (Adam) Hobbs, & Shay (Bronson) Jackson. There will be no services. Donations may be made to Personal Counseling Service, Inc. Applegate Lane...

Harry Vanlaningham

Harry Vanlaningham

Feb 27, 2018

Harry Vanlaningham, age 88, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on February 27, 2018 at the Salem Crossing nursing home. Born on December 6, 1929 in Hardinsburg, he was the son of the late Roy Ray Vanlaningham & Cora (Mills) Vanlaningham. Harry was an Army Veteran, he was awarded the Bronze Service Star in the Korean Conflict. He was a self-employed  ...

Anna M. Grant

Anna M. Grant

Feb 25, 2018

Anna Marie Grant age 82, 0f Salem, Indiana, passed away on February 25, 2018 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Born on August 8, 1935 in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Welby Grant & Bessie (White) Grant. Anna was a member of the Church of God Prophecy in Salem. She is survived by 1 sister, Edna Hagerman of...

Maxine Williams Rutherford

Maxine Williams Rutherford

Feb 5, 2018

Maxine Williams Rutherford passed away February 05, 2018 after a struggle with rheumatoid arthritis and congestive heart failure at her home in Campton Hills, Illinois. Maxine was born on December 13, 1936 in Jonesville, Virginia to Ocie Greer Williams and Lue Williams. She was the second oldest of six children. As a child, Maxine attended Flatwoods United Methodist Church in...

Barbara (Easton)  "Bobbi" Vanover

Barbara (Easton) "Bobbi" Vanover

Feb 4, 2018

Barbara "Bobbi" Vanover, age 82 of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on Sunday February 4, 2018 at the Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born on December 8, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Harland Easton & Juanita (Hawk) Easton. Bobbi was a member of the Eastview Church of Christ in Salem. She was formerly employed at the Banner Gazette. Survivors...

Elizabeth Ann (Neice)  Booker

Elizabeth Ann (Neice) Booker

Jan 31, 2018

Elizabeth Ann Booker, age 79, of Fredericksburg, Indiana, passed away on January 31, 2018 at her residence. She was born on February 1, 1938 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Elizabeth was a homemaker. She was a member of the Saltillo Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Marvin B. Booker of Fredericksburg; 2 daughters, Alice Marie Lecus of Wisconsin, & Louise Ruth...

Robin Hurst

Robin Hurst

Jan 30, 2018

Robin Elissa Hurst, age 62, of Campbellsburg, Indiana, passed away January 30, 2018 at the Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born on October 22, 1955 in New Albany, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Hurst & Betty (Blankenbaker) Hurst. Survivors include her daughter, Andrea Houser of Louisville; brother, Mark Hurst of Pekin; 4 sisters, Teena Morris of Pekin,...