Obituaries

Mar 17, 2025

Thelma Goldsberry, 91, of Salem, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Hoosier Christian Village in Brownstown.  Born September 6, 1933, she was the daughter of the late James Floyd Moore and Nellie (Lonsberry) Freeman.  On November 2, 1953, she married James Goldsberry, who preceded her in passing in 2010.

Thelma retired from the Medora Plastics...

Mar 13, 2025

Chester “Chet” Pelfrey, 70, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his residence.  Born on September 24, 1954, he was the son of the late William “Bill” and Edith Fern (Reffitt) Pelfrey.  On June 20, 2009, he married Donna (Sutton) Pelfrey, who survives.

Chet was a milk farmer for Ledford Farms, hauled Amish for...

Mar 12, 2025

Jake R. Byler, 39, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his residence.  Born on November 12, 1985, he was the son of Reuben J. Byler and Delilah A. (Schwartz) Byler.

Jake is survived by his parents, Reuben J. Byler and Delilah A. Byler; his 4 brothers: Reuben R. Byler (Martha), Noah R. Byler...

Mar 4, 2025

Mece "Moose" Griffith, 80, of Borden, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at his residence.  Born on September 15, 1944, he was the son of the late Ova and Laura Griffith.

Mece is survived by a brother, Tony Griffith; and a sister, Zelma "Gere" McCowan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ova...

Mar 3, 2025

Rosemary C. Carter, 87, of Salem, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Salem Crossing.  Born May 30, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Clara (Williams) Gordon.

Rosemary was the co-owner of Carter Cleaners in Salem, a former member of Highland United Methodist Church, and a member of Westview Christian Church.  She...

Feb 28, 2025

Johnny Wayne Beavers, of Pekin, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025.  He was born on October 22, 1959 in Bedford, indiana.

Johnny was a professional roofer with Fall City Roofing, and an avid fisherman.

Johnny is survived by his mother, Mary Clifford; 1 brother, Shannon Beavers; and 3 sisters: Lisa Beavers, Shanelle Mingee, and...

Feb 27, 2025

John H. McClain, 83, died February 27, 2025 at Todd-Dickey Nursing & Rehabilitation, Leavenworth, Indiana after a long battle with Parkinson's Dementia.

He was born in Circleville, Ohio to Dan McClain and Evelyn McClain (Knapp), and enjoyed spending time on his uncle's farm as a child. He served in the Army National Guard. John worked as an...

Feb 25, 2025

Sarah Ann Terry, 86, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at her residence.  Born June 2, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Evan and Anna Bell (Gibbs) Keeling.

Sarah was a member of the Marshall Avenue Church in Salem.

She is survived by her 5 children: Anna Anderson, Rick Hortenberry...

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...