Obituaries

Jan 26, 2014

Mr. David W. Gibson age 59 of Salem passed away Sunday, January 26 at St. Vincent Hospital of Salem.

Mr. Gibson was born November 27, 1954 in Hyden, Kentucky the son of John S. and Mabel Simms Gibson.

He is survived by four sons:  Shawn Gibson, Isaac Gibson and Ethan Gibson all of Salem and...

Jan 18, 2014

Patty Sue Bowers age 59 of Salem passed away Saturday, January 18 at Salem Crossing.

Patty was born August 16, 1954 the daughter of Harmon and Lucille Voyles Bowers.  She was an employee of Blue River Services and a member of Westside Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son;  Kaelin Bowers (Jessica Schocke) of...

Jan 18, 2014

Mr. Charles L. Pendleton age 58 of Salem passed away Saturday, January 18 at his home.

Mr. Pendleton was born May 21, 1955 in New Albany, Indiana the son of Luster Pendleton and Corrine Lucy Pendleton Beckham.  He was a construction inspector.  He was a member of New Beginnings Christian Church in New Albany and Washington County...

Jan 10, 2014

Mr. Emmett Edward Fordyce age 81 passed away Friday, January 10 at The Waters of Scottsburg.

Mr. Fordyce was born February 16, 1932 in Salem the son of Morton and Agnes Nicholson Fordyce.  He was a retired employee of L G&E in Louisville and owner of Bear Front End Alignment.  He was a Baptist and a member...

Jan 8, 2014

Iila M. Cook age 89 of Salem passed away Wednesday, January 8 at Meadow View Health Care Center.

Iila was born November 1, 1924 in Indiana the daughter of Ernest and Katherine Smith.

She is survived by her son:  John Wilson of Louisville, Kentucky.  She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers:  Marvin,...

Jan 8, 2014

Gladys Marie Leonard age 83 of Salem passed away Wednesday, January 8 at Meadow View Health Care and Rehab.

Gladys was born May 16, 1930 in Garrett County, Kentucky the daughter of James and Millie Jane Davis Murphy. She was a member of Driftwood Christian Church.

She is survived by a son:  Ronnie Pendygraft of...

Jan 5, 2014

Mrs. Helen W. Haley age 87 of Salem passed away Sunday, January 5 at Salem Crossing.

Mrs. Haley was born August 5, 1926 in South Boston the daughter of Albert L. and Hulda Blankenbaker Walker.  She was a retired school bus driver for Salem Community Schools and a member of Mt. Tabor Christian Church.

She...

Dec 30, 2013

Tami Jo Durbin age 26 of Hardinsburg passed away Monday, December 30 in a car accident on Hardinsburg Livonia Road.

Tami was born November 11, 1987 in Louisville, Kentucky the daughter of Jeffrey S. Durbin and Mary Louise Booker Durbin.  She was a 2006 graduate of West Washington High School.  She was an employee of Jay C...

Dec 25, 2013

Mr. Ralph Edward Kirby age 63 of Salem passed away Wednesday, December 25 at his home.

Mr. Kirby was born March 12, 1950 in Salem the son of Robert and Catherine Gilstrap Kirby.  He was a retired employee of Blue River Wood Products and an Army veteran.

He is survived by three daughters:  Kellie Kirby...

Dec 24, 2013

Mrs. Phyllis C. Persinger age 66 of Salem passed away Tuesday, December 24 at her home.

Mrs. Persinger was born March 7, 1946 in Harlan, Kentucky the daughter of Orville Sr. and Delora Witt Middleton.  She was a retired hairdresser and employee of Dan-Mar Pharmacy.  She was a member of Salem Assembly of God and active in...

Dec 19, 2013

Mr. Robert L. Denny age 83 of Pekin passed away Thursday, December 19 at Floyd Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Denny was born June 15, 1930 in Washington County, Indiana the son of Irwin and Edna Tash Denny.  He was a retired farmer and maintenance worker for the Washington County Detention Center.  He was an elder for South Liberty...

Dec 7, 2013

Irvin William Miller, born November 13, 1927 to Lawrence E. and Margery Crim Miller, passed away December 7 , 2013 at Meadow View Nursing Home in Salem, Indiana.

He leaves behind his wife of 34 years, Anita Ingram Miller, three stepdaughters:  Debra Sturdevant, Jackie Journell (Ron) and Nancy Sizemore.  A sister, Loretta McKillip, also survives.  He had...

Dec 1, 2013

Mrs. Barbara Rose Webb age 78 of Campbellsburg passed away Sunday, December 1 at her home.

Mrs. Webb was born August 9, 1935 in Riverdale, Indiana the daughter of Joseph E. Schultz and Nina Jones Schultz Staggs.  She was a former employee of B.F. Goodrich and a retired employee of Panasote.  She was a member of Saltillo...

Nov 26, 2013

Mr. Paul J. Middendorf age 66 of Salem passed away Tuesday, November 26 at Floyd Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Middendorf was born July 10, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky the son of Frank and Doris McGown Middendorf.  He was a retired teacher for Mitchell Community Schools and a retired employee of Hoosier Uplands.  He was a member of Salem...

Nov 26, 2013

Mr. TJ "Pop" Hart age 82 of Salem passed away Tuesday, November 26 at Floyd Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Hart was born January 26, 1931 in Woodbine, Kentucky the son of William and Lucy Walters Hart.  He was a retired employee of the City of Salem Street Department.  He was an Army veteran.

He was preceded...

Nov 25, 2013

Mrs. Norma L. Brown age 84 of Columbus passed away Monday, November 25 at 12:05AM at Kindred Healthcare in Columbus.

Mrs. Brown was born February 9, 1929 in Taswell, Indiana the daughter of Floyd and Ida May Gilliet Hollen.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her...

Nov 24, 2013

Mr. Michael H. Hensley age 48 of Salem passed away Sunday, November 24 at 3:00AM at his home.

Mr. Hensley was born April 18, 1965 in Washington County, Indiana the son of George and Alice Evaline Hensley. He was a disabled employee of Kimball's.  He was a member of Paoli Wesleyan Church.  He was a Desert Storm...

Nov 20, 2013

Laura Louise Corley age 78 of Salem passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 20 at Floyd Memorial Hospital.

Laura was born December 14, 1934 in Penrod, Kentucky the daughter of Clyde and Virgie Latham Wood.  She was a retired employee of Jean's Extrusions.

She was preceded in death by her husband:  Charles Corley in 2009, a...

Nov 17, 2013

Bonnie D. Roberts age 84 of Salem passed away Sunday, November 17 at Meadow View Health Care.

Bonnie was born March 31, 1929 in Washington County, Indiana the daughter of Homer and Flora Voyles Sullivan.  She was a retired private caretaker and a member of Pekin United Methodist Church.

She is survived by two sons: ...

Nov 6, 2013

Dora Mae Souder Senn age 96 of Salem passed away Wednesday, November 6 at Salem Crossing.

Mrs. Senn was born October 25, 1917 in Polk Township, Washington County, Indiana the daughter of Eddie and Ella Charles Souder.  She was a retired employee of B.F. Goodrich and a homemaker.  She enjoyed sewing, quilting, painting, and cooking.  She was...