Obituaries

May 30, 2024

Lori Lynn Abbott, age 66, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born April 11, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Barbara (Kish) Smith.  On July 11, 1975, she married David Abbott, who survives.

Lori is survived by her husband, David; 2 sons: Jason Ryan Abbott and Stephen...

May 18, 2024

Walter Ronald Johnson, age 93, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Meadowview Health & Rehab Center.  Born June 9, 1930, he was the son of the late Emmitt Andrew and Mary Johnson.

Walter was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the Korean War.  He was a graduate of Purdue University, a member...

May 17, 2024

Stacey Joe Luce, age 56 of Pekin, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent hospital in Salem.  Born January 12, 1968, in Covington, Louisiana, he was the son of Judy (Renfro) Watson and the late Joe Luce.  On January 6, 2001, he married Nikki Luce, who survives.

Stacey worked on the starting gate...

May 2, 2024

Annette Joan Kalich, age 77 of Pekin, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born July 18, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Sherman Castle and Lucille (McKee) Castle.

Annette worked for General Motors in Detroit Michigan. After her marriage to Robert, she worked from home and enjoyed taking care of...

Apr 26, 2024

Clarence “Brad” Johnson, age 78, of Salem, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at University of Louisville Hospital. Born February 10, 1946 in Salem, he was the son of the late Carl M and Ethel (Walton) Johnson. On April 22, 1972, he married Trudy (Nantz) Johnson, who survives.

Prior to retirement, he worked for Smith Cabinet...

Apr 22, 2024

Shirley Ann Nale, age 81, of Salem, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born December 25, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Ellis and Ivalue Clark.

Shirley was a teacher at Bradie Shrum Elementary School for many years, and was part of the Salem High School Alumni Association where...

Apr 14, 2024

Edith Robinson, age 83, of Scottsburg passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at her residence. Born July 6, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Taylor Davidson and Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Bowling) Davidson.

Edith was a member of Highland Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Carl Robinson Sr; 1 son: Carl Robinson...

Apr 9, 2024

Nancy Dowell, age 91, of Salem passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Born July 1, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Vernon Medlock and Katherine (Clark) Fess.

Nancy was a retired bookkeeper and a member of the Blue River Friends Quaker church.

She is survived by her...

Apr 5, 2024

Orlando Ramirez, age 47, of Salem passed away Friday, April 5, 2024.  Born May 21, 1976 in Chiapas, Mexico, he was the son of Lorenso Ramirez and Isabel Mendez Vasquez.

Orlando was Catholic in faith and a manager of El Camino's Mexican Restaurant.

He is survived by 1 son: Aiden Cole; father, Lorenso Ramirez; 1...

Mar 30, 2024

Norma Jane Baham, age 75, of Pekin passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at UofL Hospital. Born May 16, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Archer and Nina (Davis) Archer.

Norma was a retired health care worker and caregiver; she was a member of Free Gospel Fellowship and a God-fearing woman.

She...

Mar 22, 2024

Delilah E Byler, age 7, of Scottsburg passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital. Born July 30, 2016 to Noah R Byler and Lydia (Schwartz) Byler.

Delilah is survived by her parents: Noah and Lydia Byler; 2 brothers: Jake E Byler and Noah E Byler; 4 sisters: Lizzie E Byler, Lydia E Byler,...

Mar 17, 2024

Timothy Russell Fleming, age 65, of Pekin passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born November 8, 1958, he was the son of Dennis Ray Fleming, Sr. and Dorothy (Buchanan) Fleming. On May 13, 1978, he married Trina (Potter) Fleming who survives.

Timothy was a self employed general contractor, a member of the...

Feb 24, 2024

Patricia Ann Curtis, age 78, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Meadowview Health & Rehab in Salem.  Born October 31, 1945, she was the daughter of the late John Telford and Hazel Ingram.

Patricia is survived by her 5 grandchildren: Kylie Baker, Carol Baker, Katie Baker, Kayla Baker and Brian Phillips; her best...

Feb 17, 2024

Larry “Bub” Cleo Jackson, age 83, of Borden, passed away in his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Larry’s hobbies were driving his John Deere with a smile, piddling in his garage, and working on vehicles. He was known for loving on his wife and being the most selfless man who would give the shirt off his...

Jan 27, 2024

David M Hurst, age 86 of Salem, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Salem Crossing.  Born July 19, 1937 in Borden, he was the son of the late Cecil and Ellen Hurst.

David served in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict, was a member of the VFW, and was a Sprint Car...

Jan 25, 2024

Kimberly Baker, age 60 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Baptist Health Floyd hospital.  Born September 15, 1963, she was the daughter of Patricia Curtis.

She proudly served her country in the United States Air Force.

Kimberly is survived by her husband, Greg Boggs; her mother, Patricia Curtis; her son, Brian...

Jan 19, 2024

Paul “Bob” Rutherford, age 87, of Borden passed away Friday, January 19, 2024 at Salem Crossing. Born May 3, 1936, he was the son of the late Paul Rutherford and Ruth (Bryant) Rutherford. On October 14, 1991 he married Teresa (Wheeler) Rutherford, who survives.

Paul was an Owner and Accountant of Rutherford Accounting. He served his country...

Jan 18, 2024

Ronald Lee Martin, age 64, of Salem passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at his residence. Born September 14, 1959, he was the son of the late Kenneth Martin and Helen (Owens) Martin.

Ronald retired from OP Link Handle in Salem with 20 years of service. Ronald had also worked on the family farm and spent his...

Jan 14, 2024

Fannie J Girod, age 85, of Salem passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at her Residence. Born March 21, 1938 to the late Joseph E Miller and Barabra (Gingerich) Miller.

Fannie is survived by her husband: Enos P. Girod; 12 children; 1 brother: Sam J Miller; 104 Grandchildren; and 241 Great-Grandchildren.

She was preceded in...

Jan 13, 2024

Leslie “Earl” Zollman Sr, age 58, of Salem passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born January 20, 1965 to the late James Earl Zollman and Judith Zollman, who survives. On July 3, 1986, he married Kerrie (Adkins) Zollman, who survives.

Leslie is survived by his wife: Kerrie Zollman; his mother: Judith Zollman;...