Leah Rae Waynick, 81, of Orleans, Indiana, passed away at 5:25 PM on January 27, 2024 at Paoli Health and Living Community in Paoli, Indiana.

She was born October 24, 1942 in Bedford, Indiana, the daughter of Ray Randolph and Kathryn (Herle) Waynick.

Leah loved collecting puzzles, rabbit’s feet and clocks.  She was a member of the Orleans United Methodist Church.  Leah’s main love were her many cats over the years. 

She remembered them all by name and they even went on vacation with her to the Smoky Mountains, one at a time.  Leah attended special school in Bloomington for several years and a year at Orleans High School. 

After leaving school, Leah worked in her Grandparents restaurant, Herle’s Café as a dish washer. 

She loved meeting the people there and made many friends.  Leah, her mother and grandparents, Jesse and Edeth Herle traveled every summer to the Smokey Mountains to visit Indian friends in Cherokee, NC.  These things were the highlight of Leah’s life.

She is survived by cousins; Linda Harris, “Guardian” of Orleans, Indiana, Kristin Harris-Deckard of Southport, IN, and Scott W. Harris of Blue Springs, Missouri, Kyleigh Knott, Mason Deckard, Amber Harris, Jamel Bowden, Amari Dawkins, Adam Terrell and Alaxandar Terrell.

She was preceded in death by her parents; cousins Barry Hodson and Tammy Walker.

Funeral services will be Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home with Pastor Ralph Purkhiser officiating.  

Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Orleans, Indiana.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 14, 2024 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home in Orleans.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Orleans United Methodist Church or Orange County Humane Society.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at ochstetrick.net.

Garry Wayne Hoke, age 65, of Orleans passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his residence. Born January 10, 1958, he was the son of the late Harvey Hoke and Betty Klein. Garry married Gina (McCarty) Hoke, who survives.

Garry was a Finish Specialist for 47 years at Kimball International and was currently employed with Jasper Seating company.

He is survived by his wife: Gina Hoke; 1 Son: Tyler Hoke; 1 Step-Daughter: Gwendolyn Connell; 2 Brothers: Jerry Hoke and Tony Hoke; 1 Sister: Teresa Eichert and 2 Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter: Angela Hoke.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 8:00 P.M. at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home – Salem Chapel with Brian Harrison officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 P.M until the time of service at the Funeral Home.

Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with funeral care.

www.hughestaylor.net

Joyce Burnley, 89 of English, Indiana, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at her residence. She was born January 5, 1934 in Scottsville, Kentucky to Oscar Ray and Leona Mae Rainey Ray.

She married Charles Burnley on July 9, 1955 and he precedes.

She was preceded in death by her Parents and husband Charles, 1 Grandson: Shawn Michael Davis, two brothers Fred and Kenneth Ray, one sister Betty Mae Fishburn.

She retired from Empro Manufacturing in Lawrence, Indiana.

Survivors include:

Son:

        Charles Wayne Burnley                  Shelbyville, Indiana

Daughter:

         Bonnie Jean Bragg                                 English, Indiana                     

Also surviving Joyce Burnley are Two grandchildren: Jason Andrew Davis and Jeremiah Wayne Burnley, two great-grandchildren: Kobe Andrew Davis & Keara Lynn Davis                  

Graveside Services 1:00 pm Monday November 27, 2023 MT Pleasant cemetery 734 N Morgantown RD Greenwood, IN   

Arrangements made by Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 W. Campbell Street, Paoli, IN 47454. 

Online Condolences may be made at www.Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.com

Jimmy Schenck, age 54 of Fredericksburg, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, in I U Health Methodist Hospital Indianapolis.

Born August 24, 1969 in New Albany, Indiana, he was the son of the late James David Schenck Sr. and Janie (Brewster) Schenck Demmy.

He was a retired self-employed truck driver and had been a life resident of Washington County.

On August 7, 1999 he married Sherry (Mattingly) Schenck, who survives.

Also surviving are:  3 Sons: T. J. (Sara) Heath of Pekin, Parker (Destini Terrell) Schenck of Fredericksburg and Casey (Ashley) Heath of Vine Grove, Kentucky;  1 Daughter: Shelena (David) Gaus of New Albany;   Siblings: Jina (Trevor) Smedley, Jody (Starla) Schenck, Joe and Aaron Kennedy and Tammy Schenck and 10 grandchildren.

Memorial Service: 7:30 pm Wednesday Nov. 29, 2023 at Dawalt Funeral Home
Visitation: 4 pm until the time of the service on Wednesday.

Memorial Contributions to:
American Heart Association
PO Box 840692
Dallas, Texas  75284-0692
https://www.heart.org/

Jane F. Richardson, of Salem, passed away Saturday November 25, 2023 at the Meadow View Health Care Center. 

Born August 21, 1927 in Muscatine, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late George F. and Sophia B. (Fox) Faber.

She was raised on a farm in Lexington, Indiana and graduated from High School there.  She moved to Scottsburg for several years, before coming to Salem.  

Jane retired from the Salem Community Schools Administrative Office and was a former employee of Baird Mobile Homes, Marshall Monument Company and the Dawalt Funeral Home.  

She was a member of First Baptist Church Of Salem, the Phi Beta Psi Sorority, Friends of the Salem Library, Women’s Study Club and was a Hospital Volunteer.  She served on the Urban Beautification Committee, was a former board member of the American Heart Association and was a 1991 graduate of Awareness Washington County.

Jane married Dennis M. Richardson in 1945.  He was a Veteran of WWII in the Air Force and a Purple Heart recipient.  Dennis preceded her in death on May 17, 1968.

She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Ronald and Edward Faber.

She is survived by: 3 nieces, Joyce Oyler, Debbie Morgan and Donna Cannon.

2 nephews, Ron and Eddie Faber.

Jane loved her home, music, flowers, landscaping and was dedicated to her community and wanted to be sure that her many friends and family knew how much she appreciated their loving support and kindness.

Funeral Service: 1:00 pm Tuesday Nov. 28, 2023 at the Dawalt Funeral Home, followed by interment in Scottsburg Cemetery.
Visitation: 10 am until the time of the service on Tuesday.

Memorial Contributions:
First Baptist Church of Salem
200 E Walnut Street
Salem, IN 47167 

James L. Deich, age 74 of Salem, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, in his residence.

Born November 10, 1949 in New, Albany, he was the son of the late Desco and Opal Christine (Breeden) Deich.

He retired in 2015 from the Salem Animal Shelter and was a Professional Dog Trainer from the age of 15 years old.

He was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church and had been a life resident of Floyd and Washington Counties.

On June 8, 1968 he married Janet  (Brown) Deich, who survives.

Also Surviving are: Son: Eric (Pam) Deich of Salem;  Daughter: Dana (Brad) Carey of Salem;  Brother: Mark (Carla) Deich of Borden;  4 Granddaughters: Tiffany (Steven) Scheckles, Allie (Noah) Hamilton, Madi (Cole) Deich and Coleen Carey and 2 Great Grandsons: Paul and Milo Scheckles.

Cremation was chosen and there will be no visitation or service.

Arrangements by Dawalt Funeral Home

Chanie Burns, age 74 of Elida, Ohio passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in St. Rita’s Mercy Health of Lima.

Born September 19, 1949 in Oneida, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Sadie (Couch) Lundy.

She was a homemaker and served as a Certified Nursing Assistant in various nursing homes and home health organizations around the Washington County area.  She had been a resident of Ohio since 2002 and was formerly of Washington County.

She married Tony Kent Burns, who passed away September 12, 2023.

Survivors include: 4 Sons: Robert and Daniel Burns of Pekin and Michael and Donnie Marcum of Salem;  3 Brothers: Ray, Stanley and Paul Lundy; 2 Sisters: Pat Muncy and Brenda Newby;  several grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen with Services to be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Dawalt Funeral Home

Memorial Contributions to:
American Cancer Society
C/O Jeanette Nolan
945 North Rush Creek Road
Salem, Indiana  47167
www.cancer.org

Timothy “Tim” Dale Fultz, age 60, of Salem, passed away Monday, November 27 at his home.

Tim was born December 3, 1962, in Salem, the son of Roger and Joyce Tompkins Fultz.  He was a member of Canton Methodist Church and an employee of Wal-Mart in Scottsburg.  Tim was a graduate of Salem High School, Class of 1981.  He excelled in Cross Country, Basketball, and Baseball and played shortstop for the 1990 Class C Softball Team that won the Indiana Championship.

Tim is survived by his wife:  Anna Briscoe Fultz.  They were married on February 14, 2019.  He is also survived by a stepson:  Brett Cornwell of San Antonio, Texas, two stepdaughters:  Kasey Cornwell of Indianapolis, and Miriah Zink of Salem, his mother:  Joyce Fultz of Salem, two brothers:  Tom D. Fultz (Roxanne) of Salem, and Chad E. Fultz (Pam) of Salem, two nieces:  Shekinah Lincks of Salem and Hannah Cooper of Sellersburg, and several more nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father:  Roger Fultz. 

Funeral services will be held Friday at 1PM at Weathers Funeral Home with Tom Fultz officiating.  Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday from 10AM-time of service.