Obituaries

William Elmer Beckett

William Elmer Beckett

Oct 9, 2011

William Elmer Beckett, age 78, of Pekin, died on Sunday October 9, 2011 at 10:00 PM at the Clark Memorial Hospital. Born on August 19, 1933, he was the son of the late John Henry Beckett and Warrena Minton Beckett. He was a retired Foreman for Gohman Construction. He was a Navy Veteran. Survivors include; 1 daughter, Anna Maria Beckett...

Frances E. (Mull)  Taylor

Frances E. (Mull) Taylor

Oct 9, 2011

Frances Estelle Taylor, age 89, of Sellersburg, Died at 11:48 AM on October 9, 2011 at the Floyd Memorial Hospital. Born on January 11, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Jonas William Mull and Alda Irene Feeler. On October 29, 1942, she married Raymond E. Taylor, who procedes her in death. She retired from the Census Bureau and...

Linda Gayle (Thompson)  Stines

Linda Gayle (Thompson) Stines

Oct 9, 2011

Linda Gayle Stines, age 66, of Salem, died at 3:55 AM on October 9, 2011. Born on October 5, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Joe Thompson and Isabell Thompson. Survivors include; Ex-Husband Jimmie Stines of Salem; 1 son, Jody Dwayne Morrow of Madison, IN.; 3 daughters, Deann Morrow of London, KY., Tonya Wade of Salem, IN., Andrea...

Larry A. Jackson

Larry A. Jackson

Sep 27, 2011

Larry A. Jackson, age 61, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away at 9:10 PM Tuesday September 27, 2011 at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany. Born on August 5, 1950, he was the son of the late Harvey Jackson and Ruth VanGilder Jackson, she survives. On April 16, 1973 he married Janice Potts, who survives. Other survivors include; 2 daughters, Tammy...

Michael Neal Albertson

Michael Neal Albertson

Sep 27, 2011

Michael Neal Albertson, age 61, passed away at 1:01 PM Tuesday September 27, 2011. Born on September 21, 1950, he was the son of the late Woodrow Albertson and Lula (Jackson) Albertson. On January 25, 1969, he married Rhonda Ratts, who survives. He was a Mail Carrier for the United States Postal Services. He was a member of the Highway...

Barbara J. (Nolan)  Miller

Barbara J. (Nolan) Miller

Sep 21, 2011

Barbara J. Miller, age 80, formally of Alexandria, Indiana, died September 21, 2011 at the Meadow View Health and Rehab of Salem. Born on February 25, 1931, she was the daughter of the late John Nolan and Hazel Powell. Survivors include; 1 son, Scott Miller of Taswell, IN.; 1 daughter, Susanne Hunter of Alexandria, IN.; 1 granddaughter and 2 great...

Leland B. Mckinley

Leland B. Mckinley

Sep 20, 2011

Leland B. McKinley, age 74, of Borden, passed away Tuesday September 20, 2011 at 12:46 AM in Kindred Transitional Care in Sellersburg, Indiana. Born on July 25, 1937, he was the son of the late Joseph T. McKinley and Bessie Martin McKinley. On June 27, 1958 he married Bettie Waddle McKinley, who survives. He was a Retired Machine Operator with...

Mary Elizabeth (Mull)  Beckett

Mary Elizabeth (Mull) Beckett

Sep 10, 2011

Mary Elizabeth Beckett, Age 77, of Sellersburg, formally of Borden, passed away Saturday September 10, 2011 at the Rolling Hills Healthcare Center in New Albany. Born on April 29, 1934 in Borden, she was the daughter of the late John Arthur Mull and Bessie Mae Borders Mull. On March 2, 1956 she married Robert John Beckett, who procedes her in...

Jo Ann (Merry)  Durham

Jo Ann (Merry) Durham

Sep 8, 2011

Jo Ann Durham, age 57, of Salem, passed away Thursday Sept. 8, 2011. Born on April 30,1954, she was the daughter of the late Bob Merry and Marilyn (Stacey) Merry. On June 23, 1972 she married Terry Durham, who survives. She was a devoted and loving Wife, Mother and Mamaw. She was a Homemaker and a former employee of the...

Arthur Bryce Johnson

Arthur Bryce Johnson

Aug 26, 2011

Arthur Bryce Johnson, age 61, of Campbellsburg, passed away Friday August 26, 2011 at 9:51 PM at his residence. Born on February 5, 1950, he was the son of the late Carl M. Johnson and Ethel (Walton) Johnson. He was a member of the Westview Christian Church of Campbellsburg. He was a Retired  Heavy Equipment Operator for the Washington County...

Major Don Sidwell

Major Don Sidwell

Aug 19, 2011

Major Don Sidwell, age 70, of Salem, died Friday August 19, 2011 in the Waters of Salem. Born on March 14, 1941, he was the son of the late Andrew and Flonnie Sidwell. He was an Air Forcde Veteran. There will be no services. Cremation was chosen. Online expressions www.hughestaylor.net.

John Vanlaningham

John Vanlaningham

Aug 16, 2011

John E. Vanlaningham, age 90, formally of Salem, died at 7:15 PM Tuesday August 16, 2011 at the Hospice of South Central Indiana Hospital in Coulumbus. Born on November 15, 1920, he was the son of the late Roy Vanlaningham and Cora Pearl Mills Vanlaningham. On January 1, 1947, he married Helen Louise Ratcliff, who procedes him in death. He...

Jesse James Middleton Sr.

Jesse James Middleton Sr.

Jul 5, 2011

Jesse James Middleton Sr. age 65 of Pekin, formally of Borden, died Tuesday July 5, 2011 at 9:20 AM at his residence. Born on September 9, 1945, in Disney Kentucky, he was the son of the late Walter Middleton and Ethel (Wynn) Middleton. He was an Army Veteran, 121 Airbourne. He was a retired Self-Employeed General Contractor and Dog Trainer....

Karissa Joyce Hurst

Karissa Joyce Hurst

Jul 2, 2011

Karissa Joyce Hurst, age 10, of Borden, Indiana, died Saturday July 2, 2011 at Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Borden. She was a Girl Scout at the Community Montessor Charter School and a member of the SIG's All-Star Cheerleaders. Survivors Include; parents, Rick L. Hurst and Lori A. (Johnson)...

Ottis Stanley Wright

Ottis Stanley Wright

Jun 23, 2011

Ottis Stanley Wright, 79, departed to be with his Saviour on Thursday, June 23, 2011, at 11:05 am. He was born on November 29, 1931 to the late Alva and Mattie (Hisler) Wright. He was the Salutatorian of the 1950 class of Borden High School, and a life-long resident of Borden. He was a loving and dedicated father and husband...

Robin Dee Kennedy

Robin Dee Kennedy

Jun 12, 2011

Robin Dee Kennedy, age 61 of Pekin, died Sunday June 13, 2011 at his residence. Born on November 14, 1949 he was the son of Donald N. Kennedy (Deceased) and Betty Lou Werre Kennedy, who survives. He married Pamela A. Kennedy on March 14, 1992, she survives.  He was a teacher who taught around the world. He was of the...

Cynthia Sue (Vines)  Hindman

Cynthia Sue (Vines) Hindman

May 15, 2011

Cynthia Sue (Vines) Hindman, age 51, of Weaver Alabama, died Sunday May 15, 2011 at 12:45 PM in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a member of the Weaver United Methodist Church. Survivors include; parents, Harry Eldon Vines of Alabama and Wilma R. Brewer Vines; maternal grandmother, Esther Brewer of Coatsville, Indiana; one son, Jeffery Wayne Hindman of Alabama; one daughter, Lonna...

Margie Ellen (Wilson)  Harris Mesarosh

Margie Ellen (Wilson) Harris Mesarosh

May 14, 2011

Margie Ellen Harris Mesarosh, age 78, of Salem, passed away on May 14, 2011 at 7:45 AM in the Waters of Salem. Born on November 8, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Willie Wilson and Mamie (Frost) Wilson. She was a retired employee of Smith Cabinet after 20+ years of service. Survivors include; 3 sons, Danny Harris of...

Norman M.  Coats

Norman M. Coats

Apr 19, 2011

Norman M. Coats, of Kirkwood, Missouri, a devoted servant of Jesus Christ and longtime member and elder of First Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at the Manor Grove Nursing Home. Raised on a farm in the Knob Country of Southern Indiana during the Great Depression, his chief desire in life was always to be a loving...

Ira  H. Hunt

Ira H. Hunt

Apr 10, 2011

Ira H. Hunt age 76, of Salem, Indiana, passed away at 1:25 AM on Sunday April 10, 2011 in Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany. Born on January 4, 1935, he was the son of the late Warner Franklin Hunt and Rosa Elizabeth (Short) Hunt. On January 29, 1966 he married Ramona June (Pennington) Hunt, who procedes him in death....