Obituaries

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...

Jul 3, 2023

Richard DeLeuil , age 65, of Pekin, passed away on July 3, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Born on January 6, 1958 in New York, he was the son of the late Richard and Aletha DeLeuil.

He was the Park Manager of Eastern Estates.

He is survived by his sister, Lisa DeLeuil.

Jun 21, 2023

Anne Cumberland, age 85, passed away Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 at Meadowview Health and Rehab in Salem.  Born September 28th, 1937, she was the daughter of the late James H. Robinson and Julia (Parrett) Robinson.

She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Louisville.

Anne is survived by 2 daughters: Deborah...

Jun 19, 2023

Everett Lee Skelton, age 85, of Salem passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital.  Born February 27, 1938, he was the son of the late Thornton Skelton and Marie (Wright) Skelton.  On August 31, 1958, he married Janet (Clark) Skelton who preceded him in death on March 28, 2023.

Everett enjoyed providing...

Jun 17, 2023

Elmo Ray Brough, age 92, of Salem passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at his residence.  Born September 15, 1930 in Pekin, he was the son of the late Oren Brough and Wilma (Richards) Brough.  On September 12, 1953, he married Hester (Priddy) Brough who preceded him in death on June 1, 2020.

Elmo was the former...

Jun 16, 2023

Alex Manning Monroe Gray, age 21, of Salem passed away Friday, June 16, 2023.  Born June 16, 2002 in Russellville, Arkansas, he was the son of Ronnie Allen Gray, Sr. and Mary Jean Bishop who survive.

Alex was employed at GKN Sinter Metals.

He is survived by his parents, Ronnie Gray, Sr. and Mary Jean...

Jun 11, 2023

Kenneth “Bud” Nice, 86 passed away on June 11th, 2023 at Salem Crossing. Kenneth was born on June 13th, 1936, the son of Melvin and Edith Nice.

He was a lifelong resident of Washington County. Kenneth was a class of 1955 Salem High School graduate.

On February 1st, 1958 he married Helen Angeline Watson.

Jun 6, 2023

Robert Gene Goodin, Sr., age 63, of Pekin passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Scott Memorial Health.  Born December 26, 1959 in Amherst, Ohio, he was the son of the late Curtis Goodin and Mary Williams who survives.  On March 16, 1994, he married Michele Goodin who preceded him in death on October 5, 2022.

Robert...

Jun 1, 2023

Nathaniel R. Byler, age 9, of Salem passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Norton Children's Hospital in Louisville.  He was born February 17, 2014 in Paoli.

Nathaniel is survived by his parents, William and Rebecca Byler; paternal grandparents, William, Sr. and Rebecca Byler; maternal grandparents, Moses and Christine Schmidt; 4 brothers: Mose, Willis, Jonas, and Jesse...

May 28, 2023

Helen Kay Hurst. age 81 of Campbellsburg passed away Sunday May 28, 2023 at University of Louisville Hospital. Born on March 11, 1942 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Russell E. Harrold and Hazel C. Dowling. On June 3, 1961, she married William "Bill" Hurst who survives.

Helen was retired from Helsel Manufacturing in...

May 23, 2023

Heather Rose Hampton, age 50, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023.  Born March 12, 1973 in New Albany, she was the daughter of Larry Crockett and Rhonda (Vergeson) Troyer.  On February 22, 2019, she married Kevin Hampton, who survives.

Heather was a former waitress at Mama Rosa's in Salem, and a member of Highland Missionary...

May 23, 2023

David Edwin Calvin, Jr., age 61, of Salem passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at his residence.  Born March 2, 1962 in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, he was the son of the late David Calvin, Sr. and Alice (Elliott) Smith who survives.

David was a retired welder at Tower Automotive in Corydon.

He is survived by...

May 16, 2023

Carl Lee Padgett, age 79, of Salem passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Wedgewood Healthcare Center in Clarksville.  Born March 10, 1944 in Salem, he was the son of the late Carl H. Padgett and Hattie (Guthery) Padgett.  On November 9, 2019, he married Warrenett (Mahuron) Padgett who survives.

Carl was a dock foreman at the...