Obituaries

Feb 21, 2025

Gloria “Faye” Morris, 83, of Borden, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital, with her family by her side.  Born August 24, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Margaret (Rose) Smith.  Faye married her late husband, Leroy J. Morris, on August 14, 1961.

Faye was a homemaker, and a...

Feb 11, 2025

Virgil “JR" Hurst, 78, of Pekin, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at St Vincent Salem Hospital.  Born October 26, 1946, he was the son of the late Virgil R. Hurst Sr and Myrtle K. (Campbell) Hurst.  On August 2, 1975, he married Eva (Smedley) Hurst, who survives.

JR was the former owner of Scotty’s Sanitation,...

Feb 11, 2025

Oscar Green Jr, 84, of Salem, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, with his family by his side.  Born September 17, 1940, he was the son of the late Oscar Green Sr and Sarah Jane (Lewis) Green.  On December 30, 1980, he married Maurita Green, who survives.

Oscar retired from GKN with over...

Feb 3, 2025

Paul Leroy Abbott, age 76, of Pekin, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at Meadow View Health & Rehabilitation in Salem. He was born February 24, 1948 in New Albany and was a 1966 graduate of Salem High School.

Following graduation, Paul joined the workforce at Smith Cabinet, later becoming Child Craft Industries. In 1968, he was...

Jan 28, 2025

Bonnie Catherine Posey, 83, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.  Born November 18, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Verlin and Helen (Miller) Nale.

Bonnie was a member of Blue River Christian Church.

Bonnie is survived by her faithful companion, James Knight; and her daughter, Tammy Hurst.

She...

Jan 27, 2025

Katrina Johnson, 30, of Pekin, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025.  Born on July 29, 1994, she was the daughter of Tilford and Brenda (Cullins) Johnson.

Katrina was a member of the First Baptist Church in Borden.

Katrina is survived by her parents, Tilford and Brenda; her son, Michael Stanley; her sister, Angela Floyd;...

Jan 24, 2025

James "Jim" Allen Sanders, age 76 of Salem, died at his home on Friday, January 24, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 24th, 1949 to Lovell and Ethel (Hurst) Sanders. On February 14th, 1975 he married Lou Demma Madden. A lifelong resident of Washington County, Jim retired from the old FabriForm factory and owned The...

Jan 15, 2025

Steve O. Schleicher, 78, of Borden, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Baptist Health Louisville.  Born March 22, 1946, he was the son of the late Caldwell and Lucille Schleicher.  On April 26, 1969, he married Judith A. Schleicher, who survives.

Steve earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Purdue University and was a member...

Jan 11, 2025

Doris Jean Newby, 70, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Todd-Dickey Nursing and Rehab in Leavenworth.  Born April 12, 1954, she was the daughter of the late James and Geraldine (Sanders) Perry.

Doris was a home health CNA for 15 years, a custodian for West Washington Schools for 13 years, and the former President of...

Jan 11, 2025

Margie Martin, 97, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Salem Crossing.  Margie was born on February 13, 1927 in Okinawa, Japan.  On July 28, 1953, she married Logan E Martin, who preceded her in death in 2004.

Margie is survived by her sister-in-law, Annabelle Trueblood; and her nieces: Sharon Earls and Brenda Atkins...

Jan 8, 2025

Jimmy Ray Napier Jr, 46, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born February 21, 1978, he was the son of Rachel McGuire and the late Jimmy Napier Sr.

Jimmy is survived by his mother, Rachel McGuire (Jeff Lemarr); his son, Devon Napier; his brother, Steven McGuire (Rachel Reed); and...

Dec 30, 2024

Garry "Tuff" Lee Sears, age 80, of Pekin passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at his residence.  Born September 5, 1944, he was the son of the late Gilbert Sears and Lucille (Voyles) Sears.  On March 7, 1969, he married Peggy Sears who survives.

Garry retired from Delta Airlines with 30 years of service and was a...

Dec 26, 2024

Vicki Lynn Jackson, age 68, of Borden, Indiana passed away on December 26, 2024 at her residence. Born on December 26, 1956 in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Leo Jackson and Betty H. Jackson

Vicki was a retired cook with 15 years of service at Cracker Barrel. She was the a member and...

Dec 18, 2024

Jerry Hurst, 80, of Borden, Passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Clark Memorial Hospital.  Born January 27, 1944, he was the son of the late Ernest and Lillian May (McKinley) Hurst.  On October 4, 1968, he married Sandra (Ferguson) Hurst, who survives.

Jerry retired from GE of Louisville after 35+ years of service, and was...

Dec 9, 2024

Jeffrey D Banet, 59, of Starlight, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at his residence.  Born February 24, 1965, he was the son of David and Ann (Faske) Banet.  On April 29, 1988, he married Kim (Dethy) Banet, who survives.

Jeffrey was a Certified Dental Technician and a member of the First Christian Church of Borden....

Dec 2, 2024

Edward A. “Ed” Puite, 47, of Pekin, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Baptist Health Louisville.  Born March 4, 1977 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he was the son of the late Roy Puite and Robin (Fox) Borton.

Edward was a road crew equipment operator for McCrite Milling, and a member of IUOE Local 841.

Dec 2, 2024

Larry "Joe" Allen, 81, of Salem, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Meadowview Health & Rehab Center.

Larry was the county's locksmith for over 50 years as the owner of Allen Lock & Key.  He also served his country in the United States Air Force, and was a past Master of the Crescent Hill Masonic...

Nov 29, 2024

Robert Lee Johnson, 85, of Salem, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Meadowview Health & Rehab Center.  Born February 22, 1939, he was the son of the late Ora and Grace (Matingly) Johnson.

Robert was a truck driver and served in the National Guard.

Robert is survived by a daughter, Sondra; his brother,...

Nov 12, 2024

Carl Robinson Jr, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at his residence.  Born in Salem on  October 22, 1960, he was the son of Carl Robinson Sr. and the late Edith Robinson.  On February 1, 1997, he married Lisa (Sanders) Robinson, who survives.

Carl is survived by his wife, Lisa; his father, Carl Sr;...

Nov 12, 2024

Ralph Pickerill, 86, of Pekin, went to be at rest with his Lord on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at his residence.  Born in Martinsburg on September 19, 1938, he was the son of the late Joseph Wilbur and Helen (Feiock) Pickerill.  On August 20, 1964, he married Mary (Gilbert) Pickerill, who survives.

Ralph retired after 36 years...