John Larry Roberts, age 91 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Skyline Suites.

Mr. Roberts was born April 5, 1935 in Lawrence County, Indiana, the son of John and Jennie Guthrie Roberts. He worked in agriculture, in corn production. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Salem Ward.

He is survived by his sons, Tom Roberts (Rita) of Vallonia, Jim Roberts (Christy) of Scottsburg, Tim Roberts (Rebecca) of Albany, Oregon and his daughter, Deanna Elgin (Jon) of Campbellsburg. He is also survived by his brother, Dannie Roberts (Jeanie) of Altamonte Springs, Florida and his grandchildren, Justin, Ashley, Derek, Dylan, Ty, John, Joshua, Daniel, Kelsey and Emily and his great grandchildren, Wesson, Brantley, Bella, Ellyson, Krue, Ophelia and Blair. 

He is preceded in death by wife, Barbara Roberts and his parents, John and Jennie.

A private burial will be held on Friday, May 15.

Tony Turner, age 85 of Pekin, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Autumn Wood Nursing Home.

Mr. Turner was born July 17, 1940 in Leslie County, Kentucky the son of Lige and Glenna Rose Hendrix Turner. He was a member of Eastview Church of Christ. He retired from the Washington County Telephone Company after 31 years. He was a loving and giving father. He loved his family and would do anything for them. He loved farmers markets and was a bee keeper who sold honey and produce. He was known to take care of neighbors and his community with his harvest. 

Mr. Turner is survived by his daughters, Violet Hayes (Roy) of Pekin and Sherry Wright (Jeff) of Salem, his brother, Lige Turner Jr. of New Mexico, grandchildren Tony Hayes (Cynthia), Sheena Becker (Randy), Ryan Hayes, Colter Wright (Jasmine), Tessa Lothery (Andrew) and 11 great grandchildren. 

Mr. Turner is preceded in death by his wife, Meda Patricia (Dunn) Turner, his parents and his brothers, Thomas Turner and Gerald Turner. 

Services will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00A.M at Weathers Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 5 from 4:00-8:00P.M and Wednesday morning, from 9:00A.M until the time of service. Burial will follow the services at Olive Branch Cemetery.

Thelma “Jeanie” Wood, age 81 of Salem, Indiana passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Salem Crossing in Salem, Indiana.

Jeanie was born April 8, 1945, in Salem, Indiana, the daughter of the late Burvan Jones and Lovada (Davidson) Jones.

She was a graduate of Salem High School with the class of 1963 and attended First Christian Church of Salem.

On April 9, 2004, she married John Wood, who passed away on October 23, 2010.

Jeanie worked in retail management for thirty years. She spent many years square dancing with the Star Dusters of Salem and served as a CASA volunteer. She was a lover of birds and flowers; enjoyed reading, watching sports, and visiting thrift stores; and most of all, cherished spending time with her eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and rescue Siamese cat, Angel.

In addition to her parents and husband John, Jeanie is preceded in death by her siblings and their spouses: brother Raymond Jones (Fran); sisters Stella Voyles (Herb) and Clara Marie Shell (J.G.), all of Salem; as well as brothers-in-law Ralph Wood and David Wood (Sharon), both of Anderson, IN.

Jeanie’s survivors include sister-in-law Carol Marcotte of Littleton, CO; her son Tony Coats (Kelly) of Zionsville, Daughter Tammi Nicholson (Keith) of Salem, Daughter Tanya Konerman (Mike) of Bloomington, Stepdaughter April Satow (Steve) of Clarksville, Stepson John David Wood (Becky) of Simpsonville, KY; grandchildren Shelby Schultz (Jared) of Noblesville, Brianna Sullivan (Jake) of New Salisbury, Abby Cowley (Seth) of Cedar City, UT, Josh Nicholson (Kyla) of Salem, Eli Nicholson of Salem, Krista Konerman of Bloomington, Grace Konerman of Bloomington, and Gabby Cross of Clarksville. In addition, Jeanie leaves behind many friends and family who will miss her dearly.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 13th at 2:00 pm at Dawalt Funeral Home in Salem, IN with Damon Spurgeon officiating.

Interment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery in Salem.

Friends and family may visit from 10:00 am until the time of the service.

The family requests donations be made to one of the following:

CASA of Washington County Indiana

Washington County Justice Center Suite #141

801 Jackson Street Salem, Indiana  47167

Salem Animal Shelter

204 W. Joseph Street

Salem, Indiana  47167

https://humanesocietysalemin.org/

Ernest “Ernie” Morris of Salem, Indiana was born on September 25, 1941 in Barbourville, KY to Walter Lee and Mayme Smith Morris and passed away at his home in Salem, IN on April 28, 2026.

Ernie and his family moved to the New Philadelphia area in Washington County, Indiana in 1942.

In 1947 they moved to a farm located three miles west of Salem, Indiana on Highway 60, where his family farmed thirty-two acres and remained until his parents passed.

Ernie became of member of Mill Creek Baptist Church October 3, 1953 and later moved his membership to New Hope Methodist Church.

After Ernie graduated from Salem High School in 1959, he began working at Travler’s Radio Corporation in Orleans, Indiana.

On June 9, 1962, Ernie married Mary Alice Marshall and they moved to Terre Haute, Indiana so Ernie could finish his education.

Upon completion of BS and MS Degree from Indiana State Teachers College, Ernie returned to Washington County and accepted a teaching position at Campbellsburg Junior High where he taught math and woodworking.

He remained at Campbellsburg Middle School until there was an available position in his field at Salem Community Schools.

He came to Salem in 1968 and taught there until 1991.

At Salem High School, he taught Industrial Arts and welding classes for adults. He also taught at Salem Middle School in the areas of science and geography.

In 1991, Ernie chose to leave Salem Community School and pursue his own business venture designing and building custom wood furniture. He named his company Mor-Wood Products and kept quite busy, enjoying every moment.

Ernie is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Alice Marshall. He also is survived by his children, LaDonna Martin (Mike) and Jonathan “Jon” Thomas Morris. Ernie has two grandchildren, Evalyn “Eva” Louise Martin Pedigo (Austin) and Laura Mae Martin Farley (Preston).

Ernie is also survived by the following nephews: Jimmie Lee Morris, Gary Haley, Rodney Craig (Sherri) and Mark Marshall (Stacey).

Ernie is also survived by the following nieces: Barbara Jean Clark, Janet Riddle (Randy) and Pamela Nolan (Kenny), Katrina Catterton (Paul Sr.) and Marsha Myers (Danny).

Ernie was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Lee and Mayme Morris, his siblings: Leman Morris (Dorothy), Thelma Haley (Isom), and Berniece Andrews as well as a niece, Lisa Morris and a nephew, Mark Morris.

Those that knew Ernie remember that he was very quiet, shy, and never boastful.

Ernie preferred to be in the background rather than out front. He was always kind and considerate of others, and always ready to help when needed. He had great admiration for perfection and expected everyone to give their best.

Services will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00A.M. at Weathers Funeral Home.

Visitation will be Thursday evening, from 4:00-8:00P.M. at Weathers Funeral Home and Friday morning from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service.

Burial will take place following the service at Crown Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to the charity of your choice.