Obituaries

James C. Watson

James C. Watson

Feb 28, 2014

James C. Watson, age 79, of Salem, passed away February 28, 2014 at the Norton Hospital in Louisville Kentucky. Born on February 21, 1935 in Clarkson, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Oliver C. Watson and Hester Ann (Puckett) Watson. He was an Army Veteran, he served in Germany and Italy. He earned the Medal of Honor. He...

Norma Louise (Hays)  Bartlett

Norma Louise (Hays) Bartlett

Feb 14, 2014

Norma Louise Bartlett, age 72, of Salem, passed away at her residence on February 14, 2014.  She was a retired Social Worker. Survivors include: 3 sons, Sean Ryan, Greg Ryan and Thomas Bartlett; 4 brothers, Jerry, Paul, Eddy and Johnny Hays; 2 sisters, Lori Dismore and Caraly Tippert; 1 grandchild. Preceded in death by: 2 husband, Sam Ryan and George...

Mabel Ilene (Mahuron)  Bower

Mabel Ilene (Mahuron) Bower

Jan 28, 2014

Mabel Ilene Bower, age 85, of Pekin, passed away on  January 28, 2014 at the Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Born on November 5, 1928 in Pekin Indiana, she was the daughter of Gilbert Merrett Mahuron and Minnie Elizabeth (Pixley) Mahuron. She was a Homemaker. She was a member of the Church of God in Charlestown, Indiana. Survivors include:...

Robert E. Ripperdan

Robert E. Ripperdan

Jan 23, 2014

Robert E. Ripperdan, age 71, of Salem formerly of New Albany, passed away on January 23, 2014 at the St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Born on April 9, 1942 in Corydon, Indiana, he was the son of Stanley E. Ripperdan and Cora Fern (Bottles) Ripperdan. He was a retired Commercial Painter. He was a member of the Evangel Tabernacle of Louisville,...

Veletta Kay (Pursifull)  Blackman

Veletta Kay (Pursifull) Blackman

Jan 10, 2014

Veletta Kay Blackman, age 68, of Borden, passed away Friday January 10, 2014 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Born on November 29, 1945 in New Castle, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Louis Pursifull and Merle (Noel) Pursifull. She was a Self-Employed Artist. She was a member of the Pekin First Baptist Church. Survivors include: husband, Gary Alan...

Donald E. Walton

Donald E. Walton

Jan 3, 2014

Donald E. Walton, age 75, of Pekin, passed away Friday January 3, 2014 at his residence. Born on June 22, 1938, he was the son of the late Arnie E. Walton and Viola (Quebbeman) Walton. He was a retired Postal Carrier. Survivors include: wife, Bonnie L. Walton of Pekin; 2 step-sons, Russell Baker (Donna) of Pekin and Charles Baker (Linda)...

Karen (Lundsford)  Harris

Karen (Lundsford) Harris

Dec 27, 2013

Arrangements are pending for Karen Harris

Kristy Lynn (Balay)  Weyrauch

Kristy Lynn (Balay) Weyrauch

Dec 26, 2013

Kristy Lynn Weyrauch, age 34, of Salem, passed away at the St. Vincent Salem Hospital on December 26, 2013. Born on March 20, 1979 in Indianapolis,Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Allen Andrew Balay and Dreama Ann Graves Balay. Survivors include: husband, James Scott Weyrauch of Salem; 1 son, James Andrew Weyrauch of Salem; 2 daughters, Samantha Lynn...

Kevin L. Carr

Kevin L. Carr

Dec 7, 2013

Kevin Lee Carr, age 55, of Pekin, passed away December 7, 2013 in Floyd Memorial Hospital. Born on July 27, 1958 in English, Indiana, he was the son of Garrel Keith Carr , who survives and Janet Marie (Patton) Carr, she is deceased. On March 18, 2002, he married Laurie (Wilkins) Carr, she survives. He was a Salesman with John...

Donald Wayne Laws

Donald Wayne Laws

Dec 5, 2013

Donald Wayne Laws, age 59, of Pekin, passed away December 5, 2013 at St. Vincent's Salem Hospital. Born on June 25, 1954, he was the son of Wayne James Laws and Wilma Jean (Johnson) Laws both survive and live in Statesville North Carolina. On February 25, 1983 he married Karen (Wheatley) Lawes, she survives and lives in Pekin. He was...

Jason Scott Bramer

Jason Scott Bramer

Dec 4, 2013

Jason Scott Bramer, age 28, of Pekin, passed away on December 4, 2013. Survivors include: father, Richard Joseph Bramer Jr., stepmother, Tammy Sue (Wynn) Bramer both of Underwood, Indiana; mother, Linda Sue Gosser of North Carolina; grandparents, Richard Joseph Bramer Sr. and Dolores (Schmeltz) Bramer of Pekin; 1 son, Jadyn Wayne Bramer of Pekin; 1 stepbrother , Steven Ray Heath...

Tara Lea Talbot

Tara Lea Talbot

Nov 24, 2013

Tara Lea Talbot, age 47, of Palmyra, Indiana, passed away on November 24, 2013. She was born on August 16, 1967 in Alexandria, Virginia. Survivors include: mother, Ernestine Griffin of Michigan; 2 sons, Jere'ad (Tonya) Hausberger Sr. of Palmyra, and Kristin Hausberger of Kentucky; 1 daughter, Raven Hausberger of Kentucky; 1 brother David (Blanch) Talbot of Michigan; 1 sister, Elizabeth...

Tim Greg Hall

Tim Greg Hall

Nov 16, 2013

Tim Greg Hall, age 56, of Pekin, passed away November 16, 2013 at St. Vincent, Salem Hospital. Born on June 3, 1957 in Whitesburg, Kentucky, he was the son of Samp Hall and the late Glassie (Fleming) Hall. Survivors include: wife, Christina (Hobbs) Hall; father, Samp Hall of Pekin; 1 son, T.J. Colglazier of Vermont; 1 brother, Luther Hall of...

Rosina M. (Schwartz)  Schwartz

Rosina M. (Schwartz) Schwartz

Nov 14, 2013

Rosina M. Schwartz, age 50, of Salem, passed away on November 14, 2013 at St. Vincent's Salem Hospital. Born on March 25, 1963, she was the daughter of Menno R. Schwartz and Mary N. Schwartz, both survive. On January 6, 1985, she married Melvin J. Schwartz, who survives. Other survivors include; 8 sons, Johnny, Menno, Melvin, Joseph, Melvin, David, Alvin...

Larry Joe Williams

Larry Joe Williams

Nov 11, 2013

Larry Joe Williams, age 49, of Salem, passed away November 11, 2013 at his residence. Born on April 19, 1964 in McDowell, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Wayne Williams and Mary (Scalf) Williams. He was a graduated from Salem High School in 1982. He attended Ball State University. He was employed with Blue River Industries. He was...

Timothy Brooks

Timothy Brooks

Nov 10, 2013

Timothy Brooks, age 47, of Scottsburg, passed away on November 10, 2013 at his residence. Born on November 24, 1965 in Seymour Indiana, he was the son of the late Floyd Edward Brooks and Ruth (Gorbett) Rogers. Direct Cremation was chosen. Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.hughestaylor.net

Mary  Frederic (Fox)  Reynard

Mary Frederic (Fox) Reynard

Nov 8, 2013

Mary "Mikki" Frederic Reynard, age 82, of Pekin, passed away November 8, 2013 at the St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Born on February 5, 1931 in Louisville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Monroe Lewis Fox and Eleanor Hawes (Sprague) Fox. Survivors include: 1 son, Chris Reynard of Texas; 1 sister, Ellen Fox of Scottsburg. Direct cremation was chosen,...

Evangeline Ledford

Evangeline Ledford

Nov 2, 2013

Evangeline Ledford, age 75, of Salem, passed away November 2, 2013 at the Floyd Memorial Hospital. Born on May 5, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Farmer Ledford and Sophia (Herd) Ledford. She was a Retired LPN. She was a member of the Old Blue River Christian Church. Survivors include: 1 brother, Danny Ledford of Salem; 3 sisters,...

Janice Carroll (Hollen)  White

Janice Carroll (Hollen) White

Oct 31, 2013

Janice Carroll White, age 64, of Salem, passed away on October 31, 2013 at her residence. Born on December 24, 1948 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Edward Woodrow Hollen and Jewell Margie King Hollen, who survives. On April 2, 1965, she married Jerry W. White Sr. who survives. She was a member of the Cornerstone Church...

William "Bill" Cullins

William "Bill" Cullins

Oct 28, 2013

William "Bill" Cullins, age 79, of Salem, passed away October 28, 2013 at the Meadow View Health & Rehab Center in Salem. Born on November 6, 1933, he was the son of the late Homer Cullins and Mary Jane (Peyton) Cullins. On October 12, 1957, he married Lucy (Hayes) Cullins. Survivors include: wife, Lucy (Hayes) Cullins; 5 sons, William A....