Obituaries

William "Billy" Spears

Jun 27, 2025

William "Billy" Spears, 55, of Salem, passed away June 27, 2025 at University of Louisville Hospital. He was born on December 7, 1969 in Seymour, Indiana.

Billy was formerly employed at Dorel of Columbus with 33 years of service.

Survivors include 3 children: Corey Wayne Spears, Krystal Spears, and Joseph "Joey" Edward Spears; mother, Phyllis...

Mildred Faye "Millie" (Williams) Bobbitt

Jun 19, 2025

Mildred Faye "Millie" Bobbitt, 92, formerly of Salem, passed away June 19, 2025 at La Bella of Clifton in Illinois. Born August 8, 1932 in Orange County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Harry Williams and Grace Brocar Williams.

She attended Open Bible Center in Kankakee, Illinois and Calvary Bible Church in Bourbonnais, Illinois.

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Roena Lynn (Lemarr) Tegarden

Jun 14, 2025

Roena Lynn Tegarden, age 57, of Pekin passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at her residence. Born July 16, 1967 in New Albany, Indiana, she was the daughter of Roy Lemarr and Soundra Kay Gibson Lemarr.

Roena was previously employed at Kimball International and was a member of Westview Christian Church.

She is survived by...

Andrea "Angie" Johnson

Jun 10, 2025

Andrea "Angie" Johnson, age 72, of Campbellsburg passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born November 16, 1952 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late David Harris and Margie (Wilson) Mesarosh.

Angie was a member of Westview Christian Church and was employed at the Washington County Women's Shelter.

She...

Shirley (Brewer) Maack

Jun 4, 2025

Shirley Yvonne Maack, 84, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on June 4, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Born on March 19, 1941 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Arley Brewer and Dorothy Brewer.

Shirley was a retired Insurance Agent for Farmers Insurance in Petaluma, California. She was a member of Enon Baptist...

James Hobart White

Jun 4, 2025

James Hobart White, age 81, of Salem, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

He was born on April 6, 1944, in Mitchell, Indiana, to James S. and Agnes (Porter) White. James was a 1962 graduate of Mitchell High School.

He went to work after high school and spent 34...

Teresa Rutherford

Jun 3, 2025

Teresa Rutherford, age 74, of Borden passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at her residence.  Born September 2, 1950 in New Albany, she was the daughter of the late Joy Wheeler and Dorothy (Hammonds) Wheeler.  On October 14, 1991, she married Paul "Bob" Rutherford who preceded her in death on January 19, 2024.

Teresa was an accountant,...

Lorna Strojny

May 30, 2025

Lorna Strojny, age 72, of Borden passed away peacefully Friday, May 30, 2025. Born March 19, 1953 in New Albany, she was the daughter of the late Joy Wheeler and Dorothy (Hammonds) Wheeler.

Lorna went to cosmetology school and never stopped doing hair even after she became an Academic Advisor at Ivy Tech (retired.) At heart, she...

Allan William Lucas

May 20, 2025

Allan William Lucas, 54, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at St. Vincent Salem Hospital.  Born on August 20, 1970, he was the son of the late Allan Gascoigne and Nadine Lucas.  On May 16, 2010, he married Rebecca (Deaton) Lucas, who survives.

Allan was a member of Mount Hebron Church.

Allan...

Edna Sue (Stewart) Johnson

May 16, 2025

Edna Sue Johnson, 81, of North Vernon, Indiana, formerly of Salem,  passed away on May 16, 2025 at the Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, Indiana. Born on July 13, 1943 in Gainsboro, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Jack Stewart and Cora Mae Staffoed Stewart. On September 25, 1981, she married Fred Johnson.

Edna was...

Lynn Lasley

May 15, 2025

Lynn Stewart Lasley, 77, of Salem, passed away May 15, 2025 at Meadow View Health and Rehab in Salem. He was born on July 12, 1947.

Lynn was a Navy Veteran.

He is survived by 2 sons: Brandon Lasley (Shanna) and Michael Lasley; and 1 sister: Roy Daily.

He was preceded in death...

Deanna Rose Lanham

May 4, 2025

Deanna Rose Lanham, age 65, of Salem passed away Sunday May 4, 2025 at Kindred Hospital in Louisville. Born October 21, 1959 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Osborne Haley, Jr. and Freda (Robinette) Haley.

Deanna was a homemaker and a member of Memphis Community Church.

She is survived by her husband...

Lorinda Darlene Niece

May 4, 2025

Lorinda Darlene "Dardar" Niece, age 54, of Paoli, Indiana passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Paoli Health and Living. Born May 21, 1970 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Niece and Alice (Dotson) Niece.

She was a Christian in faith.

Dardar is survived by 4 brothers: Ted Niece (Karen), John...

Vickie Kniesly

May 2, 2025

Vickie L. Kniesly, 63, of Pekin, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.  Born July 30, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Rod and Penny (Foster) Houston.

Vickie is survived by her 4 children: Bill Kniesly (Ashlee), Sean Kniesly, Candace Meredith (Brandon) and Dylan Fires; 2 brothers: Lenny Houston and...

Christine Schmidt

May 1, 2025

Christine Schmidt, 89, of Salem, passed away at her residence on Thursday, May 1, 2025.  Born March 28, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Noah D. Wickey and Mattie (Schwartz) Wickey.

Christine was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish.

Christine is survived by her husband, Moses E. Schmidt; 12...

David Majewski

Apr 27, 2025

David Majewski, 62, of Salem, Indiana, passed away at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Born on May 5, 1962, he was the son of the late Anthony and Patricia Majewski.

He is survived by his sister, Donna Majewski.

There will be no services.

Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Salem Chapel is entrusted with the services.

Steven Michael Dunlevy

Apr 23, 2025

Steven Michael Dunlevy, age 67, of Borden, passed away on April 23, 2025 at his residence. He was born on July 20, 1957 in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

Steven was a safety inspector for Semper Tek. He was a Christian in faith, and an avid Nascar fan.

He is survived by his daughter, Megan Dunlevy; mother, Norma...

John W. Mead

Apr 20, 2025

John W. Mead, age 79, of Salem, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025. Born September 8, 1945 in Carmel California, he was the son of the late Willis Chenoweth Mead and Helen Genevieve (Kiefer) Mead.

In 1970, John graduated from the Maurer School of Law Indiana University Bloomington and was admitted to the Indiana bar becoming a...

Maryetta Stidham

Apr 5, 2025

Maryetta Stidham, age 70, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born May 31, 1954, she was the daughter of the late William D. and Ida M. (Huey) Monroe.

Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church of Salem and the Salem Senior Center.  She was an avid supporter...

Vivian Ruth Martin

Apr 4, 2025

Vivian Ruth Martin, 89, of Salem, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Ascension St Vincent Hospital.

On a county road south of Campbellsburg on July 17, 1935, Vivian Ruth was born to Glenn & Beatrice (Chastain) Hypes.

Sometime later, the family, including Grandpa (Orra) Chastain, who lived with them, moved into Campbellsburg &...