All Obituaries

Mrs. Ruth Ann Dunn, age 84, of Salem, passed away Monday September 26 at Autumn Woods in New Albany. Ruth Ann was born July 18, 1938, in Marengo, Indiana the daughter of Herbert and Gloria Sturgeon Jones.  She was a retired employee of Jean’s Extrusions. She is survived by three sons:  Tim Crandall (Virginia) of Pekin, Robert Crandall (Jackie) of Salem, and Shawn Dunn (Kristy) of Salem, 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a...

Mrs. Esther M. Chastain, age 98, of Campbellsburg, passed away Friday, September 23 at her home. Mrs. Chastain was born September 25, 1923 in Campbellsburg the daughter of Harry Clyde and Flona Veysylvia Rosenbaum Lee. She was a member of Westview Christian Church. Esther was retired from West Washington School Corp. as a custodian. She is survived by her children: Barbara Wolford of Campbellsburg, Kermit Chastain (Kathleen) of Terre Haute, Leon Chastain (Michelle) of Salem, and Lynn...

Mrs. Elizabeth Sue Scherzinger, age 85, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, September 21 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Mrs. Scherzinger was born January 5, 1937, in Clifton, Tennessee the daughter of Olison Salone Prater and   Elvis Mae Conway Prater.  She was retired from GKN and a member of Salem (High Street) Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband:  Donald J. Scherzinger on February 16, 2006.  She was also preceded in death by a...

Mrs. Doris J. Wells Steward, age 80, of Salem, transitioned from this life to her heavenly home peacefully on Tuesday, September 20 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Steward was born November 23, 1941, in Washington County the daughter of the late Callie Wells and Lillian Tincher Morgan. As a hard-working dedicated mother to her family, she worked many hours at Imperial Clevite, Rose Acres Farms, Muscatatuck State School, and Silver Crest. Doris enjoyed working with individuals who had...

Mr. Rickie E. Stewart, age 70, of Salem, passed away surrounded by his family Sunday, September 18 at Lincoln Hills Health Center in New Albany. Rickie was born January 27, 1952 in Scottsburg the son of Bert and Shirley Zink Stewart. He was a United States Airforce Veteran. He was retired from the Washington County Sheriffs Department, and previously worked at the Indiana Department of Corrections as a guard. Rick was currently serving on the Salem City Council. He was a member of Fishing...

Mrs. Donna C. Reilly, age 73, of Borden, passed away Thursday, September 15 at University of Louisville Hospital. Mrs. Reilly was born September 8, 1949, in Fern Creek/ Jefferson County, Kentucky the daughter of Frank H. “Bill” Link and Bertha Covington Link.  She was a graduate of Southern High School, Class of 1967.  She was an executive secretary for Thomas Lighting for 16 years and then retired from P.C. Building Supply.  She was President of the Salem V.F.W....

Mrs. Deanna Lynn Zink, age 63, of Jeffersonville passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Mrs. Zink was born April 23, 1959 in Salem the daughter of Ernest “Ernie” Zink and Mary Jane Wells Zink. She retired from the Census Bureau in Jeffersonville. She was a member of High Street Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband: David Sheets, a brother: Gary Don Zink, and her father. She is survived by her mother: Mary Jane Zink of Salem. Cremation was chosen a...

Mrs. Ann Lou Nantz, age 87, of Salem, passed away Thursday, September 8 at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville. Mrs. Nantz was born November 16, 1934, in Salem the daughter of John Curtis Denney and Daisy Hague Denney.  She owned Miss Ann’s Daycare in Salem.  She was a member of Southern Hills Church and was a graduate of Salem High School, Class of 1952. Ann loved cooking and spending time with friends and family, her kids and grandkids, and youth group.  She...

Mrs. Marilyn K. Kay, age 84, of Vallonia, formerly of Salem, passed away Monday, September 5 at Seymour Crossing. Mrs. Kay was born October 16, 1937, in Bedford, Indiana the daughter of Harry V. Axsom and Mabel Ramsay Axsom.  She was a member of Eastview Church of Christ in Salem, a homemaker and enjoyed painting. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband:  Emil Kay Jr., her parents, and a brother:  David Axsom.  She is survived by a son:  Jonathan E. Kay...

Mrs. Vickie Ann Weidman age 75, of Salem, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 4 at Salem Crossing. Mrs. Weidman was born February 19, 1947, in Salem the daughter of Victor Hugh Gilstrap and Bertha Lee Hurd Gilstrap. Her passing is felt by many as she worked several years at Kimball International in both Salem and Borden, before retiring from Eastern Livestock in New Albany. Vickie spent most of her life as a resident of Washington County but loved to travel with one of her favorite...