Obituaries

Jan 11, 2025

Margie Martin, 97, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Salem Crossing.  Margie was born on February 13, 1927 in Okinawa, Japan.  On July 28, 1953, she married Logan E Martin, who preceded her in death in 2004.

Margie is survived by her sister-in-law, Annabelle Trueblood; and her nieces: Sharon Earls and Brenda Atkins...

Jan 8, 2025

Jimmy Ray Napier Jr, 46, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born February 21, 1978, he was the son of Rachel McGuire and the late Jimmy Napier Sr.

Jimmy is survived by his mother, Rachel McGuire (Jeff Lemarr); his son, Devon Napier; his brother, Steven McGuire (Rachel Reed); and...

Dec 30, 2024

Garry "Tuff" Lee Sears, age 80, of Pekin passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at his residence.  Born September 5, 1944, he was the son of the late Gilbert Sears and Lucille (Voyles) Sears.  On March 7, 1969, he married Peggy Sears who survives.

Garry retired from Delta Airlines with 30 years of service and was a...

Dec 26, 2024

Vicki Lynn Jackson, age 68, of Borden, Indiana passed away on December 26, 2024 at her residence. Born on December 26, 1956 in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Leo Jackson and Betty H. Jackson

Vicki was a retired cook with 15 years of service at Cracker Barrel. She was the a member and...

Dec 18, 2024

Jerry Hurst, 80, of Borden, Passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Clark Memorial Hospital.  Born January 27, 1944, he was the son of the late Ernest and Lillian May (McKinley) Hurst.  On October 4, 1968, he married Sandra (Ferguson) Hurst, who survives.

Jerry retired from GE of Louisville after 35+ years of service, and was...

Dec 9, 2024

Jeffrey D Banet, 59, of Starlight, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at his residence.  Born February 24, 1965, he was the son of David and Ann (Faske) Banet.  On April 29, 1988, he married Kim (Dethy) Banet, who survives.

Jeffrey was a Certified Dental Technician and a member of the First Christian Church of Borden....

Dec 2, 2024

Edward A. “Ed” Puite, 47, of Pekin, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Baptist Health Louisville.  Born March 4, 1977 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he was the son of the late Roy Puite and Robin (Fox) Borton.

Edward was a road crew equipment operator for McCrite Milling, and a member of IUOE Local 841.

Dec 2, 2024

Larry "Joe" Allen, 81, of Salem, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Meadowview Health & Rehab Center.

Larry was the county's locksmith for over 50 years as the owner of Allen Lock & Key.  He also served his country in the United States Air Force, and was a past Master of the Crescent Hill Masonic...

Nov 29, 2024

Robert Lee Johnson, 85, of Salem, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Meadowview Health & Rehab Center.  Born February 22, 1939, he was the son of the late Ora and Grace (Matingly) Johnson.

Robert was a truck driver and served in the National Guard.

Robert is survived by a daughter, Sondra; his brother,...

Nov 12, 2024

Carl Robinson Jr, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at his residence.  Born in Salem on  October 22, 1960, he was the son of Carl Robinson Sr. and the late Edith Robinson.  On February 1, 1997, he married Lisa (Sanders) Robinson, who survives.

Carl is survived by his wife, Lisa; his father, Carl Sr;...

Nov 12, 2024

Ralph Pickerill, 86, of Pekin, went to be at rest with his Lord on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at his residence.  Born in Martinsburg on September 19, 1938, he was the son of the late Joseph Wilbur and Helen (Feiock) Pickerill.  On August 20, 1964, he married Mary (Gilbert) Pickerill, who survives.

Ralph retired after 36 years...

Oct 26, 2024

Glenda B. Keith, age 84, of Salem, Indiana, passed away Saturday October 26, 2024 at her residence. Born on November 15, 1939 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Clinton Nale and Gladys (Hedrick) Huckleberry. On August 22, 1959, she married Joseph R. Keith.

She was a Christian.

Glenda was survived by her...

Oct 21, 2024

Dwayne E. Taylor, age 87, of Salem, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at University of Louisville Hospital.  Born July 27, 1937 in Salem, he was the son of the late Sherman E. Taylor and Alberta (Terrell) Taylor.  On July 1, 1956, he married Geneva Ilene (Williams) Taylor who survives.

Dwayne was a retired owner and Funeral...

Oct 21, 2024

Rhonda Lee Trainor, age 83, passed into eternal rest on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Traditions at Hunter Station.  Born May 7, 1941 in New Albany, she was the daughter of the late Melvin F. and Pearl Lee (Waggoner) Jacobi.  On June 22, 1963, she married the love of her life, the late Norman L. Trainor.

Rhonda...

Oct 20, 2024

Mitchell G. “Mickey” Taylor, 72, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family.  Born December 20, 1951, he was the son of the late Charles Taylor and Mayme (Brockman) Sampson.

Mickey retired from Kimball International with over 40 years of service; he honorably served his country in the United States...

Oct 18, 2024

Gerald Lee Hardy, 79, of Salem, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family.  Born October 11, 1945 in Osgood, Indiana, he was the son of the late Henry and Dixie (Sparks) Hardy.  On October 5, 1968, he married Donna Rae (Ditmer) Hardy, who survives.

Gerald honorably served his country in the...

Oct 15, 2024

Janice Kay Fleenor, age 62, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born September 14, 1962 in Salem, she was the daughter of James Edward Mills and the late Eulah Kay Mills.

Janice is survived by her husband, Michael Fleenor; daughter, Tonya Kay Campbell (Jason); father, James Edward Mills; 2 grandchildren:...

Oct 7, 2024

Ruth L. Sparks, 84, of Borden, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Autumn Woods Health Campus in New Albany.  Born on July 11, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Hurst Sr and Myrtle (Campbell) Hurst.

Ruth was the Food Service Director for West Clark Community Schools, a former Clerk Treasurer for the...

Oct 7, 2024

Jeffrey Thomas, age 67, passed away at Harrison Springs Health Campus on Monday, October 7, 2024.  Born April 14, 1957, he was the son of the late Edward Louis and Betty Jean (McDonald) Thomas.

Jeffrey served his country in the United States Navy, serving aboard the USS John F Kennedy.  He worked for Morton’s Auto & Truck...

Oct 5, 2024

Donald Franklin “Donnie” Jr, age 61 of Pekin, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 5, 2024.  Born on February 14, 1963, he was the son of the late Donald Baker Sr and Katherine (Lawrence) Allen.

Donnie served his country in the United States Coast Guard.

Donnie is survived by his daughter, Racheal Baker...