Obituaries

Edna M (Collier)  Emery Harvey

Edna M (Collier) Emery Harvey

Jul 5, 2015

Edna M. Emery Harvey, age 97, of Salem, passed away on July 5, 2015 at the Salem Crossing. Born on March 20, 1918, in Lawrence County Indiana, she was the daughter of the late John Collier and Mary Hamilton Collier. Edna retired from Child Craft after 32 years of service. She was also a Self employed Caregiver. She was a...

Mark Lee Doss

Mark Lee Doss

Jun 15, 2015

Mark Lee Doss, age 61, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away June 15, 2015 at his residence. He was born on December 7, 1953 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He was a Self-Employed Painter. Survivors include: 3 sons, Kevin, Keith and Kyle Doss; mother, Betty (Betheards) Dewberry; 3 brothers, George (Buddy) Doss Jr., Charles Doss, and Paul Doss; 2 sisters, Virginia Johnson, and...

Terry Lee Smith

Terry Lee Smith

Jun 12, 2015

Terry Lee Smith, age 67, of New Albany, passed away on June 12, 2015 at The Historic Villages of Silvercrest in New Albany. He was born on September 23, 1947 in Borden, Indiana. Survivors include: 2 sons, Shannon (Cheryl) Smith of Pekin, and Justin Smith of Louisville; 2 daughters, Kimberly (David) Churchman of Pekin, and Jennifer (Wade) Nale of Corydon;...

Ronald Wayne Monroe

Ronald Wayne Monroe

Jun 10, 2015

Ronald Wayne Monroe, age 66, of Scottsburg passed away at his residence on June 10, 2015. Born on November 27, 1948 in Borden, Indiana, he was the son of the late William Delbert Monroe and Ida Mae Huey Monroe. He served in the National Guards for 23 years. Survivors include: son, Joseph Wayne Monroe; 2 sisters, Theresa Emerson and Maryetta...

Ruth M. (Felker)  Shepherd

Ruth M. (Felker) Shepherd

Jun 7, 2015

Ruth M. Shepherd, age 83, of Salem, passed away on June 7, 2015 at the Salem Crossing Facilities. Born on September 20, 1931 in Louisville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late John Felker and Ora (Heaston) Felker. Ruth was a member of the Salem Homemakers Club. Survivors include: 2 sons, Mark Shepherd and Bruce Shepherd both of Salem;...

Elizabeth Gail (Hilkey)  Balentine

Elizabeth Gail (Hilkey) Balentine

Jun 4, 2015

Elizabeth Gail Balentine, age 62, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on June 4, 2015 at her residence. She was born on April 17, 1953 in Louisville, Kentucky. Gail was a cook with the East Washington School District. She was a member of the Borden Community Church. Survivors include: husband, Donnie Ray Balentine; daughter Michelle Biddix; mother, Mary Louise Bruner Hilkey;...

Glenn H Schell

Glenn H Schell

May 28, 2015

Glenn H. Schell, age 84, of Salem, passed away on May 28, 2015 at his residence. He was born on March 23, 1931 in Monon Indiana. Survivors include: wife, Peg Schell of Salem; 2 sons, Michael A. Schell of Missouri and Darrell G. Schell of Colorado; daughter, Kristina C. Schell of Salem; 3 brothers, Thomas Schell, Gerald Schell, and Harvey...

Curtis Cash

Curtis Cash

May 16, 2015

Curtis "Captain" Cash, age 65, die on May 16, 2015 at the Franklin Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born on October 16, 1949 in Ohio, he was the son of the late Earl Cash and Anna Cash. He was an Iron Horseman 1% er. Curtis is survived by a nephew, David Cash. The funeral service will be at 3:00 PM...

Richard Lamonte Little

Richard Lamonte Little

May 9, 2015

Richard LaMonte Little, age 43 of New Harmony, Indiana, died May 9, 2015 in New Harmony, Indiana. He was born on May 1, 1972 in Salem, Indiana. He was a member of the Christian's Missionary Church in New Salisbury Indiana. Survivors include: wife, Annette Barnett-Little; father, Monte L. Little of Sellersburg; mother, Nancy (Miller) Little of Jeffersonville; 2 sons, Tyler...

Glenton "Shorty" Terrell

Glenton "Shorty" Terrell

May 1, 2015

Glenton "Shorty" Terrell, age 77, of Salem, passed away on May 1, 2015 at his residence. Born on September 25, 1937 in Pekin, Indiana, he was the son of the late Oscar Ellis Terrell and Dola (Rodman) Terrell. Shorty was a Self-Employed Mechanic. He was a member and Deacon of New Liberty Baptist Church. Survivors include: wife of 56 years,...

Richard L Purlee

Richard L Purlee

Apr 26, 2015

Richard L. Purlee age 85 of Borden, passed away on April 26, 2015 at the Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany. Born on February 22, 1930 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late Jesse Purlee and Adeline (Marshall) Purlee. Richard was an Army Veteran. He was a GM Parts Manager with 43 years of service. He was...

Roger W. Hunt

Roger W. Hunt

Apr 7, 2015

Roger W. Hunt, age 48, of New Albany, formerly of Pekin, passed away April 7, 2015 at Floyd Memorial Hospital. Born on July 17, 1966 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of Marley Jesse Hunt and Annetta Janice (Havens) Hunt. He was a member of the Conway Community Church. Survivors include: mother, Annetta Janice (Havens) Hunt; 2 brothers, Marley...

Jeffrey Alan Neeley

Jeffrey Alan Neeley

Apr 2, 2015

Jeffrey Alan Neeley, age 49, of Salem, Indiana passed away on April 2, 2015 at his residence. He was born on September 5, 1965 to Richard and Delores Sullivan Neeley, both survive. Jeffrey was a member of the Pekin United Methodist Church. He is also survived by his wife, Teresa Robinson Neeley; children Chelsea Neeley, Scott Hall and Samantha Hall;...

Gene E. Martin

Gene E. Martin

Mar 13, 2015

Gene E. Martin, age 90, of Borden, Indiana departed this life on March 13, 2015 at Maple Manor Christian Home after a short illness. He was born on December 13, 1924 in Borden to the late Harrison Martin and Maud McKinley Martin. Gene was a lifelong resident of Borden and served as postmaster there for 27 years. Gene served in...

Robert "Bob" Norris

Robert "Bob" Norris

Mar 9, 2015

Robert "Bob" Norris, age 87, of Borden, Indiana passed away on March 9, 2015 at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville. Born on February 4, 1928 in Pekin, Indiana he was the son of the late Alonzo W. Norris and Lillian (Brough) Norris. On May 22, 1948 he married Marietta (Cook) Norris, who precedes him in death. He...

Valerie Elizabeth Cordero

Valerie Elizabeth Cordero

Mar 8, 2015

Valerie Elizabeth Cordero, age 34, of Campbellsburg, Indiana, passed away on March 8, 2015 at her residence. She was a stay at home mom. She was a member of the Federicksburg Church of Christ. Survivors include: parents, Karen and James Niece; 3 daughters, Isabella Cordero, Giavanna Cordero and Kaydence Madden; 3 brothers, Edmundo B. Cordero, Daniel Cordero and David Cordero;...

Jerry Alan Conrad

Jerry Alan Conrad

Mar 7, 2015

Jerry Alan Conrad, 68, of Salem, Indiana died Saturday, March 7 2015 at his residence after a long illness. He was born October 17, 1946 in Jeffersonville, Indiana to Claude H. and Thelma T. Lillpop Conrad. Jerry worked in the auto industry for many years and operated Conrad Machine Shop from 2003 until his retirement. Jerry is survived by...

Christopher  Lee Knight

Christopher Lee Knight

Mar 2, 2015

Christopher Lee Knight, age 31, of Salem, passed away on March 2, 2015. He was born on October 1, 1983 in Salem, Indiana. He was an employee of Dairy Queen in Salem. He was a member of the VFW of Salem. Survivors include: parents, Clyde Lee Knight and Cheryl D. (Wynn) Knight both of Salem; son, Hayden Michael Knight of...

Granvle R. Holt

Granvle R. Holt

Feb 27, 2015

Granvle R. Holt, age 81, of Salem, passed away on February 27, 2015 at the St. Vincent Salem Hospital. He was born on February 25, 1934 in Kentucky. On December 21, 1957 he married Janice C. (Coffey) Holt. He was a retired Farm Manager. He was a Navy Veteran. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 41...

Opal Faye (Purlee)  Denton

Opal Faye (Purlee) Denton

Feb 21, 2015

Opal Faye Denton, age 82, of Salem, passed away on February 21, 2015 at the Salem Crossing Nursing Home. Born on January 13, 1933 in Washington County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Lotus N. Purlee and Flossie M. (Wingler) Purlee. She was retired from the Old Smith Cabinet Factory. She was a member of the Old Blue...