All Obituaries

“Granny” Ruth Helen Hacker, age 85, of Salem, Indiana peacefully passed away Monday morning, January 24, 2022. She was born February 24, 1936, in the beautiful hills of Leslie County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Scott and Maggie Hacker.   Granny Ruth is rejoicing in Heaven with her parents and following siblings; Paul and sister in-law Lucille Hacker, Pearl Hacker, Reba June and brother in-law Denver Begley, Anna Ritter-Hacker, brother in-law William Campbell, Scott...

Mr. Billy Gene Harris age 62, of Campbellsburg, passed away Sunday, January 23 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Mr. Harris was born July 21, 1959, in Pikeville, Kentucky the son of Delmar and Josephine Bolden Harris. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran. He was a former Pikeville Kentucky police officer and coalminer. He is survived by his wife: Christina Chastain Harris, a daughter: Amanda Harris (JT) of New Albany, three stepsons: Noah Countryman (Ashley) of Salem, Jacob Chastain of...

Mr. Scott Wayne Windell, age 70, of Salem, passed away Sunday, January 23 at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville. Mr. Windell was born August 28, 1951, in New Albany, Indiana the son of Wayne Windell and Alyce Sauerheber Windell.  He was the former part owner of Western Auto in Salem. Scott is survived by his wife:  Julie Verble of Salem, two sons:  Ryan Durbin and Brandon Durbin both of Salem, a daughter:  Kara Durbin (Bo Gibson) of Salem, his mother: ...

Mr. Clark “Tim” Timothy Murphy, age 66, of Paoli, passed away Thursday, January 20 at The Waters of Scottsburg. Mr. Murphy was born September 18, 1955, in Clark County, Indiana the son of Clark T. Murphy and Ersa A. Armstrong Murphy. He was employed as a truck driver at Scott Daughtery Trucking. He is survived by a son: Ian Murphy of Hanover, IN, a daughter: Siobhon T. Murphy of Cocoa Beach, FL, a brother: Kent S. Murphy of Atlanta, GA, two sisters: Peggy Lundy of Dallas, TX,...

Christopher “Chris” William Cheatham, age 54, of Salem, passed away Thursday, January 20 at St. Vincent Hospital in Salem. Chris was born May 5, 1967, in Salem, Indiana the son of William “Bill” Cheatham and Paula Stewart Cheatham.  He is survived by his children:  Jordan Cheatham of Salem, Deaven Cheatham of Salem, and Ciera Wagers (Sean) of Salem, his parents:  William “Bill” and Paula Cheatham of Salem, his partner:  Laura Buchanan...

Mr. Kemal Soydemir, age 54, of New Pekin, formerly of Tyngsboro, Massachusetts and Nashua, New Hampshire, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at his home. Kemal was born January 15, 1968, in Gloucester, Massachusetts the son of Cetin and Shirley Franklin Soydemir.  He attended high school at Tyngsboro High School and was a former employee of Wal-Mart in New Albany, Indiana. He never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew him.  He will be missed. Kemal was the loving...

Mrs. Glenda Sue Faulkner, age 64, of Salem, passed away Thursday, January 13 at her home. Mrs. Faulkner was born July 19, 1957, in Jefferson County, Kentucky the daughter of Monroe and Dorothy Anderson McCoy.  She was a former EMT and a homemaker. Glenda is survived by her husband of 55 years:  David L. Faulkner, a son:  David G. Faulkner (Laura Rae) of Louisville, a daughter:  Melanie McKinsley of Salem, two sisters:  Mary Howard and Audrey McCoy both of Kentucky,...

Mr. Charles “Geno” E. Osborne, age 74, of Salem, passed away Friday, January 7 at Salem Crossing. Mr. Osborne was born December 22, 1947, in Kentucky the son of Zelma Marie Osborne Newby and Irvin Newby.  He was a former employee of Housewoods.  He was a member of Big Spring Church of Christ and Salem Senior Citizens.  He was an avid horseshoes and euchre player. Charles is survived by his daughter:  Ginger Gibson (Donald) of Salem, a step-son:  Virgil...

 Mrs. Danna Sue Sease, age 69, of Salem, passed away Thursday, January 6 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany. Mrs. Sease was born July 6, 1952, in Salem the daughter of Thomas and Amba Spurgeon Dowling.  She was a retired employee of LeWeb Manufacturing and a member of Faith Southern Baptist Church. Danna is survived by her husband:  Freddie Sease.  They were married October 31, 1970.  She is also survived by two sons:  Kevin Sease (Kathy) of Pekin and...

  Lloyd E. Mahuron, age 91, of Pekin, IN, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at his home. Mr. Mahuron was born December 14, 1930, near Salem to Jesse and Mary (Payne) Mahuron.  He married Nellie Bateman, who preceded him in death, later he married Doris J. (Felker) (Pittman) Mahuron.  He was a member of Blue River Baptist Church.  He was a 1949 graduate of Salem High School.  He was in the National Guards for 10 years.  He retired as Finish Forman from Smith...