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Barbara Horner, 79

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Barbara Horner, age 79 of Salem, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 5:05 pm, in her residence.

Born April 28, 1936 in Pelahatchie, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Claude Banks and Quinnie Mae (Sheeley) Jenkins. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Salem.

She married May 3, 1957 to Gerald “Jerry” W. Horner, who survives.

Also surviving are: Daughter: Lois Elaine (Eric) Lansford; Son: Gerald Wayne (Teresa) Horner Jr.; Brother: Bill R. Jenkins; 2 Sisters: Kaye Holmes and Eula Mae Nutt and Grandchildren, Mathew and Nicole Horner and Jessica Lansford. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers C.B., Thomas and Reid Jenkins and 2 sisters; Juanita Croom & Audrey Jenkins.

Funeral Service: 11:00 am Friday at Dawalt Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Steven Gorman officiating. Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Thursday and after 9 am Friday. Interment at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions: First Baptist Church of Salem Building Fund 200 East Walnut Street Salem, Indiana 47167.

Fredericksburg Man Arrested for Child Molesting

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On Sunday, deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Department arrested Joseph Dion Ater, Jr, 34, from 350 US Highway 50 in Fredericksburg.

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The arrest came after Detective Scott Stewart from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg was notified by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department in December of 2014 of a female being allegedly molested by Joseph D. Ater, Jr.

After completing the investigation Detective Stewart turned the case into the Washington County Prosecutor’s Office who sought and received an arrest warrant for Ater, Jr.

The arrest warrant was issued out of the Washington County Circuit Court for Child Molesting, Felony.

Patricia L. Ewing, 83

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Mrs. Patricia L. Ewing age 83 of Salem passed away Sunday, July 26 at Salem Crossing.

Mrs. Ewing was born January 13, 1932 in Tell City, Indiana the daughter of Harold and Bernice Snyder Harlen.  She was retired from Bob’s Cleaners.  Patricia was baptized Catholic and was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband:  Elzie R. Ewing and her parents.

She is survived by two sons:  Harold “Reggie” Ewing (Cindy) and Eric “Randy” Ewing (Cindy) both of Salem, two daughters:  Cathy M. Pumphrey (Donald) and Carasena L. Shields both of Salem, a brother:  William Harlen of Salem, 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:00PM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8PM and Thursday from 9AM-time of service.

Gregory Lee Shell, 49

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Gregory Lee Shell age 49 of Salem passed away Saturday, July 25.

Mr. Shell was born July 1, 1966 in Salem the son of Preston Shell and Margaret Blevins Shell Hawes. He was an employee of Austin Tri-Hawk Automotive. He was a member of West Side Baptist Church and American Legion.

He is survived by two sons: Ryan Shell and Isaiah Shell both of Salem, a daughter: Megan Shell Young (Israel) of Salem, a step-son: Nick Richie of Columbus, two step-daughters: Tiffany Searcy of Austin and Sabrina Floyd (Brennan) of Salem, his parents: Preston and Margie Shell and Margaret Hawes all of Salem, five brothers: John Shell (Angie) of Salem, David McCormick (Carrie) of Salem, Peter McCormick (Kellie) of Pekin, Josh Hardin (Heather) of Cleveland, Ohio and Tyson Shell of Salem, two sisters: Rhonda and Hannah Shell both of Salem, and three grandchildren: Kamryn Shell, Nile and Wyatt Young. He was preceded in death by a brother: Isaiah Shell.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00PM at Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10:00AM until time of service.

Cobert Lee Campbell, 82

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Cobert Lee Campbell, age 82 of Salem, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 7:59 am, in the Floyd County Memorial Hospital.

Born June 23, 1933 in Pekin, Indiana, he was the son of the late Joe and Stella (Stewart) Campbell.

He was the owner of Cobert Campbell Woodcrafts and was a former employee of the old Morris Payne Implements and the Curtis Breeding Service. He was a self-employed carpenter and had worked on many projects in Washington County.

He was a member of the Canton Christian Church, served in the Armed Forces as a Corporal in the U.S. Marines, had been a life resident of Washington County and was a 1952 graduate of Pekin High School. Cobert married October 25, 1959 to Ruthie (Smith) Campbell, who survives.

Also surviving are: Daughter: Lana (Duane) Hamilton, Salem; Brother: Glenn Campbell, Oregon; Granddaughter: Paige Hamilton and Grandson: Bailey Hamilton, Salem. He was preceded in death by 1 Brother, Caudell Campbell and 1 Sister, Jannetta Vasconselous.

Funeral Service: 11:00 am Tuesday at Dawalt Funeral Home with Pastor Toney Voyles officiating.

Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Monday and after 9 am Tuesday. Interment at Blue River Christian Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions: The Bailey Hamilton Scholarship Fund C/O Washington County Community Foundation 1707 North Shelby Street Salem, Indiana 47167

Wade Alan Stephenson, 42

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Wade Alan Stephenson, age 42 of Fredericksburg, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 9:51 am, in the University Of Louisville Hospital.

Born August 12, 1972 in New Albany, Indiana, he was the son of Bruce Alan and Jane (Jackson) Stephenson. He was a self-employed piano technician, a member of the Sovereign Grace Church in Louisville and had been a life resident of Washington County.

He was a 1990 graduate of Salem High School and received a Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University Southeast in 1999.

Wade married December 28, 2002 to Rebecca Joy (Heid) Stephenson, who survives.

Also surviving are: 3 Daughters: Nora, Phoebe and Bonnie Stephenson, Salem; Baby Son: Nicholas Wade Stephenson; Parents: Bruce and Jane Stephenson, Salem; 2 Sisters: Tracy Stephenson Weaver, Borden and Sarah Haynes Leach, Campbellsburg; 1 Brother: Wesley Stephenson, Salem and Grandmother: Ruby Jackson, Scottsburg.

He was preceded in death by grandparents: Harry Jackson and Nelson & Wilma Stephenson.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday July 26th at 4 pm at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary – Heritage Hall in Louisville.

There will be a visitation from 9 am to Noon on Monday July 27th at the Dawalt Funeral
Home with a Graveside Service immediately following the visitation at Mount Eden Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in support of Wade’s family (not tax deductible)
Make checks payable to: Sovereign Grace Church of Louisville, Memo: Stephenson Memorial Fund.
303 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy Suite 160 Louisville, KY 40222

Red Cross Office Open in Madison

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The American Red Cross office in Madison, Indiana, will be open this afternoon for residents seeking assistance with their disaster-caused needs.121119091908-red-cross-disaster-relief-monster

Red Cross caseworkers will be on hand to talk with families about their specific needs and help with food, clothing, health care, emotional support and other essentials through direct client assistance.

All needs beyond the scope of Red Cross relief and recovery services are being shared with community partners to aid in collaborative, long-term recovery.

Madison (Jefferson County)

Service center at American Red Cross, 404 Main Street, Madison; open Sunday, July 26, from 1 – 5 pm.

These sites are now closed:

Portland (Jay County) – service center at the Jay County Court House in Portland is closed.

Nashville (Brown County) – service center at the Brown County YMCA in Nashville is closed.

 

People affected by the storms or flooding are encouraged to contact the Indiana Red Cross at 888-684-1441.

 

Red Cross Relief and Recovery Assistance-at-a-Glance as of July 25:

Emergency Shelters Opened: 7

Fixed Feeding Sites: 3

Bulk Distribution Sites: 5

Individual Assistance Service Centers:  5

Bulk Items and Clean Up Kits Distributed: 1,105

Meals and Snacks Served: 1,413

Health Services Contacts: 173

Mental Health Contacts: 18

Clients assisted through casework: 566

Disaster Workers on the job: 131

Large Marijuana Grow Operation Located in Lexington

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Friday evening, a trooper from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg was attempting to serve an arrest warrant at 6191 East State Road #356 in Lexington.

The person being sought on the warrant was not at the home but the trooper with assistance from the Scott County Sheriff’s Office located an indoor Marijuana grow operation in a garage next to the home.

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The garage contained grow lights and growing Marijuana plants. The grow operation was estimated to be producing over $3,000.00 per month in Marijuana proceeds. It is unknown how long the grow operation had been functioning.

David Flaminio, 42, from the above mentioned address was arrested and incarcerated at the Scott County Jail on several Marijuana related charges.

This investigation is continuing.

Warrant Service Nets Heroin and Drug Paraphernalia

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Officers attempting to serve an arrest warrant Thursday and not only found their suspect, but additionally found heroin and drug paraphernalia.

Around 9:15 A.M. Thursday, Trooper Brock Werne, along with Dubois County Sheriff’s Deputies, attempted to serve an arrest warrant at 8332 Sinclair Road, Birdseye.

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The warrant, issued by Clinton County, Indiana, was on Ashley Mae Worth, 26, Frankfort, IN for a probation violation. Officers located Worth inside the residence and placed her into custody. While inside, officers located a syringe containing a quantity of heroin.

Worth was transported to the Crawford County Jail without incident. She will be held on the local charges before being extradited to Clinton County for the probation violation.

The following charges were filed:
– Possession of a Narcotic Drug (Heroin), Level 6 Felony
– Possession of a Syringe, Level 6 Felony
– Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor
– Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor
– Warrant, Clinton County, Probation Violation

Salem Pedestrian, 48, Killed Saturday Night

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According to the Salem Police Department, a Salem man was struck and killed Saturday night after leaving a local bar.

SPD dispatch was notified of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in front of Luke’s Tavern on West Mulberry Street at approximately 9:45p.

Officers arrived at approximately 9:48p.

According to witness statements, police said, Gregory Lee Shell, 48, Salem, had just left Luke’s Tavern and was walking Southbound across West Mulberry Street.

Shell was struck by a vehicle and was prounounced dead at the scene.

Witnesses said a semi tractor trailer and another vehicle could have been involved. Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies, SPD and the Washington County Coroner’s office are working to continue the investigation.

Police said a reconstruction of the accident was being conducted to determine which vehicle struck Shell.

Funeral arrangements are pending. Stay tuned to WSLM for additional information on this and other stories.