Obituaries

Jul 12, 2019

Roger Wilson Davis, 91, of Trabuco Canyon CA died Friday, July 12 at Magnolia Center in Robinson after years of declining health.

Roger was born November 29, 1927 in Louisville, Kentucky to James Hubert and Anna Wilson Bell Davis. He grew up on the family farm in Washington County, Indiana near Livonia graduating from Salem High School...

Jul 8, 2019

Mr. Dannie E. Compton age 68 of Salem, passed away Monday, July 8 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.

Mr. Compton was born January 26, 1951 in Washington County the son of Bennie and Ruby Balentine Compton. He worked at Old Hilltop Super Market and East Washington Water for many years.

He is survived...

Jul 7, 2019

Mrs. Norma Lee Fisher, age 95, of Borden passed away Sunday, July 7 at her home.

Mrs. Fisher was born December 28, 1923 in Harrison County, Indiana the daughter of James K. Feiock and Florene Miller Feiock. She was a member of the Pekin United Methodist Church. She retired from Charlestown Powder Plant.

She was...

Jul 4, 2019

Robert Reed Boggs, age 59, of Salem, passed away peacefully from natural causes on July 4, 2019.   His four siblings were by his side.

Robert was born in Seymour, Indiana on November 22, 1959, the son of Robert E. and Betty Bulleit Boggs.  He grew up in Oxford, Ohio, where he attended McGuffey Lab School.  He graduated...

Jul 2, 2019

Mr. Esker Eugene Johnson, age 88, of Campbellsburg, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Meadow View Health Care and Rehab in Salem.

Mr. Johnson was born March 15, 1931 in Laurel County, Kentucky the son of William Eli and Mary Jane Lewis Johnson.  He was a retired construction labor foreman.  He was a member of Posey...

Jun 30, 2019

Ms. Beulah Brown age 83 of Salem passed away Sunday, June 30 at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville.

Ms. Brown was born February 20, 1936 in Mozelle, Kentucky the daughter of Rufus and Alice Nantz Brown. She worked for Blue River Industries. She was a resident of Meadview Health and Rehabilitation for...

Jun 23, 2019

Mr. Glenn Wayne Phillips, age 74, of Sellersburg, passed away Sunday, June 23 at his home.

Mr. Phillips was born September 13, 1944 in Pekin the son of Glenn Scott and Irene Worley Phillips.  He was a Broadcast Engineer and was a lifetime member of the Society of Broadcast Engineers.  He was a former member of Charlestown...

Jun 20, 2019

Mrs. Sheri E. Rowland, age 90, of Salem passed away Thursday, June 20 at her home.

Mrs. Rowland was born July 30, 1928, in Salem, the daughter of Hobart and Maggie Lou Johnson Rousey. She was a retired hairdresser and a secretary for Randall Bills. She was a member of the Salem Nazarene Church and the Salem...

Jun 19, 2019

Mr. Charles “Steve” Highfill, age 67, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, June 19 at his home.

Mr. Highfill was born May 30, 1952 in Bedford, Indiana the son of Charles Highfill and Virginia Mosson Stone.  He was retired from Ivy Tech Community College and was an Air Force Veteran.

Steve is survived by...

Jun 17, 2019

Mr. Donald L. Lewellyn age 78 of Salem passed away Monday, June 17 at his home.

Mr. Lewellyn was born September 14, 1940 in Washington County the son of Homer and Ruth Vanmeter Lewellyn. He was a member of Lear Hill Baptist Church. He was a salesman for Frito Lay for many years....

Jun 13, 2019

Mrs. Jewel M. Gregory, age 74, of Salem, passed away Thursday, June 13 at Salem Crossing.

Mrs. Gregory was born April 20, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland the daughter of Irvin and Julia Delores Gillium Napier.

Jewel is survived by her children:  Adern Dwayne Wagers, Billy James Wagers and Teresa Purlee all of Salem, two brothers: ...

Jun 13, 2019

Mrs. Fannie Marie Collins, age 86, of Salem, passed away Thursday, June 13 at her home.

Mrs. Collins was born August 15, 1932 in Sneedville, Tennessee the daughter of Millard and Della Jones Sexton.  She was a retired employee of Hill’s Produce.  She was a member of Salem Church of God of Prophecy.

Fannie is...

Jun 12, 2019

Mr. Fredrick L. Short, age 71, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, June 12 at Baptist Health Floyd.

Mr. Short was born April 13, 1948 in Floyd County, Indiana the son of Arvel and Earlene Hayes Short.  He was a retired machinist for Rampage in Sellersburg.  He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Fredrick...

Jun 9, 2019

Mr. William “Bill” Bowlsbey Sr., age 69, of Salem, passed away Sunday, June 9 at his home.

Mr. Bowlsbey was born August 22, 1949 in Elkton, Maryland the son of Jim Bowlsbey and Martha Estep.  He was a former employee of Kimball International.

William is survived by his wife:  Christine Kurbyun Bowlsbey.  They were married...

May 20, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Gary Wayne Reynolds announces his passing on Monday, May 20, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, at the age of 43. Gary will be forever remembered and loved by the love of his life, his daughter Raelyn Faye, and her mother, Sandy, his step-children Tyler and Brooklyn, his parents...

May 17, 2019

Mrs. Thelma J. Sease, age 69, of Salem, passed away Friday, May 17 at Meadow View Health Care in Salem.

Mrs. Sease was born October 22, 1949 in Washington County, Indiana the daughter of Thomas R. Dowling and Amba E. Spurgeon Dowling.  She was a former employee of LeWeb and MicroTek.  She was a member of Faith...

May 17, 2019

Mr. Joseph “Joe” Jackson, age 52, of Salem, passed away Friday, May 17 at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville.

Mr. Jackson was born October 5, 1966, in Salem, the son of Donald and Wanda Payne Jackson.  He was an employee of Kimball Manufacturing in Salem.  Joe spent many years coaching, most recently as Salem Varsity Girl’s...

May 16, 2019

Mr. Billy W. Hardin, age 77, of Salem, passed away Thursday, May 16 at his home.

Mr. Hardin was born June 5, 1941 in Washington County, Kentucky the son of Clayton Albertson Hardin and Sarah Woford Hardin.  He was retired from General Electric in 1998, after 32 years of service. He was a Deacon, Song Leader, and...

May 16, 2019

Mr. Terry K. Allen, age 76, of Campbellsburg, passed away Thursday, May 16 at his home.

Mr. Allen was born February 9, 1943 in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Roger and Daphne Gipson Allen. He was a United States Navy veteran.  He was a deacon at the Full Gospel Outreach Church.  He had retired from GKN Sinter...

May 14, 2019

Mr. Jack E. Smith, age 72, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, May 14 at Baptist Health Floyd.

Mr. Smith was born November 14, 1946 in Evansville, Indiana the son of Thomas Hammett Smith and Oreda Evelyn Turpen Smith.  He was a retired employee of Smith Cabinet.

Jack was preceded in death by his wife:  Regina...