Obituaries

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....

John Allen Hapenny

John Allen Hapenny

Mar 29, 2011

John Allen Hapenny, age 40 of Salem, Indiana, passed away on March 29, 2011 at his residence. Born on January 20, 1971, he was the son of the late John David Hapenny and Alice (Sower) Taylor. He was a former Sous Chef at the Terre Haute Country Club. Survivors include: Fiancee, Dana Blevins of Salem; 2 sons, Shawn and...

John W. Rice

John W. Rice

Mar 23, 2011

John "Johnny" W. Rice, age 84, of Borden, Indiana passed away on Wednesday March 23, 2011 in Westminster Healthcare in Clarksville. Born October 3, 1926 in Fordsville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late George E. Rice and Virgie L. (Hendrix) Rice. On September 16, 1955, he married Patricia "Patty" Rice, who procedes him in death. He was...

Ella L. Naugle

Ella L. Naugle

Mar 19, 2011

Ella L. Naugle age 94, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away at 6:35 PM on Saturday March 19, 2011 in Hosparus In Patient Center of Louisville. Born on November 29, 1916, she was the daughter of the late George Price Dennis and Angeline Florence (Chamberlain) Dennis. On August 21, 1936, she married Irvan C. Naugle, who procedes her in death....

Lillian Fern Wilcox

Lillian Fern Wilcox

Mar 17, 2011

Lillian Fern Wilcox, age 93, of Campbellsburg, passed away on March 17, 2011 at St. Vincents Hospital of Salem. Born on February 11, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Wilford Nicholson and Ada (Hamilton) Nicholson. On June 8, 1935, she married Carroll Wilcox. She was a member of the Mt. Carmel Christian Church. Survivors include one son,...

Mary Jane Blankenbaker

Mary Jane Blankenbaker

Mar 8, 2011

Mary Jane Waddle Blankenbaker, age 70 of Memphis, Indiana, passed away at 6:10 am on Tuesday March 8, 2011 am at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Born on December 31, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Frank Waddle and Frances (Ferrell) Waddle. On July 6, 1959, she married David Blankenbaker, who survives. She was retired from...

Michael David Cook

Michael David Cook

Mar 1, 2011

Michael David Cook age 58, of Salem, Indiana passed away on March 1, 2011 at his residence. Services will be private. Online expressions www.hughestaylor.net

Jeremy D. Ashabraner

Jeremy D. Ashabraner

Feb 14, 2011

Jeremy Daniel Loren Ashabraner age 29 of Pekin, Indiana passed away Monday, February 14, 2011 at 10:13 AM at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Born on July 4, 1981 in New Albany, he was the son of Daniel Ashabraner (Deceased) and Theresa A. (Carter) Ashabraner, who survives. He was a member of the Borden Church of Christ. Other survivors...

Frank Moore Jr.

Frank Moore Jr.

Feb 2, 2011

Frank Moore Jr. age 85 of Salem, Indiana, passed away on February 2, 2011 at the Waters of Salem. Born on May 18, 1925 in Muncie, Kansas, he was the son of the late Frank Moore Sr. and Ora (Purtee) Moore. On November 3, 1945 he married Julia (Sauchelli) Moore, who precedes him in death. He was a retired...