Obituaries

Oct 5, 2023

John W. Hughes returned to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 5, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones.  John was the eldest son born to the union of Lester Eugene and Leona Irene Hughes on July 19, 1949.  John was born in rural Brown Township, Washington County, Indiana near the stream called Twin Creek where he spent...

Oct 3, 2023

Mildred “Millie” Stout, age 83 of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at her residence. She was born on June 27, 1940.

Mildred worked for Tecumseh – Peerless gear until she retired. She was also a member of the VFW post #6636 and The American Legion post #41.

She is survived by her...

Oct 3, 2023

June Marie Nelson, age 75 of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at her residence. Born March 4, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Byrd and Mary (Williams) Byrd. On May 26, 1971 she married Gary Nelson, who survives.

June was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God of...

Sep 25, 2023

Gary Jones, age 59, of Salem, passed away at his residence on Monday, September 25, 2023.  Born on August 2, 1964, he was the son of Anita Lee Lessig.

On March 9, 1999, he married Jana (Elliott) Jones, who survives.

Gary was employed at Walmart in Salem.

Gary is survived by his wife,...

Sep 22, 2023

James A Stivers, age 47, passed away at Ascension St Vincent Hospital on Friday, September 22, 2023.  Born on November 8, 1975 in Salem, he was the son of Arthur Stivers and the late Trudy Pumphrey.

James was formerly employed with Hoosier Precast.

James is survived by his father, Arthur Stivers; stepmother Regina Stivers; 5...

Sep 17, 2023

Jack Tsiaousis, age 47, passed away at his home in Canton on Sunday, September 17, 2023.  He was the son of the late Thomas Lee and Nancy (Underwood) Moore.

On March 11, 2016, Jack married Jeannie White, who survives.

Jack served his nation in the Marine Corps and was a Catholic by faith.

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Aug 22, 2023

Robert Glenn Lake Jr, age 63 of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at his residence. Born July 29, 1960, he was the son of the late Robert Glenn Lake Sr and Wanda Fay (Hamblen) Malan.

Robert was an Army veteran, a retired general contractor and a member of the First Baptist Church in Borden....

Aug 17, 2023

Raymond Bierly, age 63, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Salem Crossing.  Born July 16, 1960, he was the son of Donna Huffines and the late Lowell Bierly.

He was formerly employed with Kimball International in Borden with over 22 years of service, and retired from IDX in Jeffersonville with 10 years of...

Aug 15, 2023

Nathan Burdick Jr. age 70, of Campbellsburg passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Born September 8, 1952, he was the son of the late Nathan Burdick Sr. and Elizabeth (Baham) Burdick.

Nathan was an Army Veteran and retired from Owens-Illinois as a glassmaker.

He is survived by his wife,...

Aug 14, 2023

Annette Givan, age 63, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Baptist Floyd hospital.  Born March 1, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Charles Baker and Ida Mary Feather.

Annette was a retired LPN nurse and member of Agape Ministries of Salem.

She is survived by 2 sons: Derick Horsefield and David...

Aug 6, 2023

Talena Faye Dunn, age 44, of Salem passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Born December 4, 1978, she was the daughter of Lois Dunn who survives.

Talena is survived by her daughter, Cora Dunn; life partner: Jess Stilley; 3 grandchildren: Corbyn Dunn, Casyn Dunn and Camdyn Dunn; 3 siblings: Micheal Dunn,...

Aug 5, 2023

Doris Martin, age 87, of Salem passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Meadow View Health and Rehab. Born November 20, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Guss McIntyre and Georgie McIntyre.

Doris was formerly employed at Kimball International of Borden and BF Goodrich.

She is survived by her son, Kenny Smallwood, and...

Aug 2, 2023

Dean Pixley, age 67, of Borden passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born June 20, 1956 in Salem, he was the son of the late Paul Pixley, Sr. and Garnet (Claxton) Pixley.

Dean was a former carpenter with Elliss Construction.

He is survived by his son, Jason Pixley; 2 brothers:...

Jul 27, 2023

Phillip Whitson, age 76, of Salem passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born March 25, 1947, he was the son of the late Nelson Whitson and Evelyn Whitson.

Phillip was a retired truck driver and a member of the Salem Moose Lodge #2573.

He is survived by 3 children: Phillip...

Jul 26, 2023

Joan K. Dethy, age 80, of Borden passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Harrison Health Center. Born November 22, 1942, she was the daughter of the late N. Bodine Voyles and Hazel (Blankenbaker) Voyles. On November 7, 2000, she married Jim Dethy who survives.

Joan was a Teller at New Washington State Bank, until she retired...

Jul 16, 2023

Jonathan Ray Hubbard, age 55, passed away in Pekin on Sunday, July 16, 2023.  Born on October 3, 1967 in New Albany, he was the son of Raymond L. and Sophronia A. Hubbard.

He is survived by 3 sisters: Tammy French, Anjanette Ackridge (Bob), and Ramie Hurst (Michael); 8 nieces and nephews; and 9 great nieces and...

Jul 16, 2023

Donald "Donnie" G. Marshall, age 69, of Pekin passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at his residence.  Born April 1, 1954 in Salem, he was the son of the late Gale and Imogene Marshall.  On May 22, 1982 he married Billie Marshall who survives.

Donnie retired from Child Craft Industries with 34 years of service; he was...

Jul 10, 2023

Mellissa Cook, age 58, of Borden, Indiana passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born August 7,1964, she was the daughter of Paul Brewer and Angie Brewer.

She was an LPN for 36 years, 34 years of which she worked under Dr. Nale at Optum American Health.

Mellissa was a proud...

Jul 5, 2023

Leon “Cotton” Faulkner, age 68 of Salem, passed away Wednesday July 5, 2023 at his residence. Born on August 9, 1954 in London, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Wesley Faulkner and Christine (Tincher) Faulkner.

Cotton was a member of Sugar Creek Christian Church, and a retired logger for Hacker Sawmill with 27 years of...

Jul 5, 2023

Michael John Betke passed away at his home in Salem on Wednesday, July 5th, at the age of 80 after a long illness.  Born May 5th, 1943, he was the son of Edward and Margaret (Steffes) Betke.

Michael is one of the owners of WeaponsPro, LLC in Salem.

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Michael...