Mary Ellen Scott, 56, passed away March 14, 2025, at the IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington, IN.  She was born on January 5, 1969, to Charles Harry and Nancy Jo Longest Meyer in Paoli, IN.

She was preceded in death by: Parents, Brother: Darren Lee Meyer; Sisters: Kathy Jo Mills and Rhea Dawn Cassidy

Mary had a passion for cooking and bringing people together to enjoy the meals she crafted straight from the heart.  She found joy in the challenges of solving puzzle books and watching The Game Show Network. 

Surviving Mary: Her Companion; Timothy Dickey, Paoli, IN; 1 Son: Jacob Scott, Paoli, IN; 1 Brother:Michael Wayne (Kathy) Meyer, Mitchell, IN; 1 Sister: Karen (Robert) Hobson, Ashland City, TN. 

Cremation was chosen with a Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday March 29, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home. 226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN, 47454.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.

In Lieu of flowers, the family of Mary Scott requests donations to be made to Officer Zac Andry of the Orange County Sherriff’s department and family.

Donations can be made in person at Mary’s services or can be mailed to:

Dillman-Scott Funeral Home

P.O. Box 108

Paoli IN, 47454

All donations collected will be turned into Springs Valley Bank for the Zac Andry donation account.

Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

Wayne Edward Wesner, age 95, of Salem, Indiana passed away very early in the morning on March 18th at his home surrounded by his family.

Wesner was born December 21, 1929 at home on the farm Northeast of Campbellsburg, Indiana, he was the son of the late Oscar and Zenobia (Martin) Wesner.

He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, he was a member, Elder, and song leader at Mt. Tabor Christian Church and was a former Elder, song leader and member of Walnut Grove Christian Church in Salem for many years.

He was also a Sunday School leader to young adults for many years.

He served as Madison Township Trustee and a Registrar at Wonder Valley Camp for many years.

He also farmed with his father Oscar and worked at Salem Creamery for 10 years.

He was the Minister for Trinity Springs Church for two years and then served as a fill in preacher. Wayne attended Louisville Bible College for two years.

After leaving the Salem Creamery he returned to farming, hauling animals for the Amish, planting, harvesting, and tending to his own herd of pigs. He enjoyed being outdoors, caring for livestock, catfishing, caving, telling a good story, and spending time with family.

On November 27, 1949 he married Juanita Peevler who passed away December 12, 1964. They had a son: Stephen Wesner.

On November 24, 1967 he married Betty Ann Hunter Wesner who survives. He is survived by his children: Stephen and Sue (Ross) Wesner of Moscow, Idaho, Julie Wesner of Salem, Indiana, and Christopher and Donna (Hypes) Wesner of Campbellsburg, Indiana. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Jennifer and Robert Murphy, Paul and Katherine Wesner, Heather Wesner, Arien and Keith Wisley, Kaitlyn and Taylor Brown, and Kristen and Seth Jerrell, and eight great-grandchildren: Amelia Brown, Adaline Wisley, Nora Brown, Elaina Wisley, Juliet Wisley, Henry Brown, Lorelei Wisley, and Lydia Brown.

He is preceded in death by his three siblings: Christine Tippin, Mae Lee, and Ellis Wesner, and a granddaughter: Ariel Wesner.

Funeral services will be held at 11AM Friday at Weathers Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Thursday from 4-7PM and Friday from 10AM-until time of service at the funeral home

Patricia Viola Warriner, age 95 of Jeffersonville, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, in Autumn Woods Health Campus New Albany.

Born November 1, 1929 in Orleans, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Allie G. (Baker) Holsapple.

She was a retired employee of AFLAC Insurance Company, a former real estate agent and a former employee of the Washington County Auditor’s Office and the old Bata Shoe Company.

She was a member of Lost River Missionary Baptist Church and the Phi Beta Psi Sorority.      

She married Harry W. Warriner, who passed away October 6, 1970.

She is survived by her daughter: Beverly Flick of Jeffersonville.

She was preceded in death by 3 sisters: Jeannette Whalin, Leaveta Collier and Verniece Lindley and 2 brothers: Bert and Daryl Holsapple.

Funeral Service: 2:00 pm Monday at Lost River missionary Baptist Church in Claysville, followed by interment in Crown Hill Cemetery at Salem.

Visitation: 1 pm until the time of the service on Monday at the Church.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to:
Washington County Humane Society / Salem Animal Shelter
204 W. Joseph Street
Salem, Indiana  47167
https://humanesocietysalemin.org/

Thelma Goldsberry, 91, of Salem, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Hoosier Christian Village in Brownstown.  Born September 6, 1933, she was the daughter of the late James Floyd Moore and Nellie (Lonsberry) Freeman.  On November 2, 1953, she married James Goldsberry, who preceded her in passing in 2010.

Thelma retired from the Medora Plastics Factory with 28 years of service, and was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Vallonia.

Thelma is survived by 3 children: Joyce Cobb (Hugh), Dennis Goldsberry (Janie), and Teresa Davidson (Robbie); a brother, Kenneth Moore; 2 sisters: Shirley Wheeler and Linda Strange; 6 grandchildren: Nathan, Whitney, April, Autumn, Kaitlynn and Dustin; and 3 great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Goldsberry; a son, Keith Goldsberry; 2 brothers: Gerald Moore and Russell Moore; and 2 grandchildren: Aaron and Megan.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home – Salem Chapel, with Chris Criminger officiating.  Visitaion will be on Friday from 12 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.  Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hoosier Health & Living in Brownstown (formerly Hoosier Christian Village): 621 S SUGAR ST, BROWNSTOWN, Indiana 47220

www.hughestaylor.net