Obituaries

Richard Deleuil

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.

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Anne Cumberland

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...

Everett Lee Skelton

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...

Elmo Ray Brough

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...

Alex Manning Monroe Gray

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...

Kenneth "Bud" Nice

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.

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Robert Gene Goodin, Sr.

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...

Nathaniel R. Byler

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...

Helen Kay (Harrold) Hurst

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...

Heather Rose Hampton

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...

David Edwin Calvin, Jr.

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...

Carl Lee Padgett

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...

Betty Lou Forbes

May 13, 2023

Betty Lou Forbes, age 79, of Salem passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital.  Born January 25, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Rader and Lois (Isenogle) Rader.  On September 3, 1965, she married David Forbes who survives.

Betty was the former owner and operator of The Philadelphia Retirement...

John A. Slaton

May 2, 2023

John A. Slaton, age 66, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2023 at Meadow View Health & Rehab.  He was born April 19, 1957.

A graveside service will be held Friday, May 12, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery. Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with funeral care.

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John "Wayne" Terrell

May 1, 2023

John "Wayne" Terrell, age 63, of Pekin passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born August 22, 1959, he was the son of the late John Terrell and Barbara (Firkin) Terrell who survives.

Wayne was a brick mason and former owner and operator of Terrell Masonry and was currently employed with AML Construction;...

Glenda Sue Purlee

Apr 30, 2023

Glenda Sue Purlee, age 61, of Salem passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at her residence.  Born February 22, 1962 in Jeffersonville, she was the daughter of the late Howard Cullins and Edna Lucille (Hardy) Cullins.

She was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church in Borden.

She is survived by 2 brothers:...

Martha Lee (Bell) Newlon

Apr 29, 2023

Martha Lee (Bell) Newlon, age 91, of Pekin passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Meadow View Health and Rehab.  Born November 29, 1931 in Pekin, she was the daughter of the late Walter Bell and Maude (Cooley) Bell.  On January 29, 1950, she married Carl Andrew "Andy" Newlon who preceded her in death on May 10, 2022.

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Gene Edward Churchman

Apr 18, 2023

Gene Edward Churchman, age 89, of Palmyra passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born November 23, 1933 in Pekin, he was the son of the late Ellis Churchman and Josie (Graves) Churchman.  On May 21, 1960, he married Alma (Losson) Churchman who survives.

Gene was a retired agent for Prudential Insurance and...

William "Kent" Pixley

Apr 15, 2023

William "Kent" Pixley, age 65, of Pekin passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at his residence.  Born August 29, 1957 in Salem, he was the son of the late Paul Pixley, Sr. and Garnet (Claxton) Pixley.  On July 1, 1995, he married Donna (Estes) Pixley who survives.

Kent was a retired truck driver for Powerline Freight.

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Samuel Wayne Adams

Apr 4, 2023

Samuel Wayne Adams, age 33, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in Cape Coral, Florida.  Samuel was born December 23, 1989 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Samuel was a 2009 graduate of East Washington High School in Pekin, Indiana. He was the son of Wayne and Lynda Adams.

He was employed by AFLAC Insurance and was an...