Barbara Ann Brewer Bills, age 80, of Salem, passed away Saturday, December 24 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Salem, Indiana.

Barbara was born May 9, 1942, in Washington County, Indiana the daughter of Delbert and Mary Gayle Walton Brewer. 

Barbara was a member of Walnut Grove Christian Church.  She was a retired cafeteria manager at Salem Middle School, where she worked for 37 years.  She touched the lives of countless children over the many years she was there.  She loved her family wholeheartedly and instilled in them the importance of being together.  She loved working outdoors in her beautiful flower gardens.  She also enjoyed cross-stitching, and decorating and was the best cook and baker that anyone could ever imagine.  She enjoyed decorating for the holidays, especially Christmas.  Therefore, it is only fitting that she joined the Lord on Christmas Eve.

She is survived by her husband, Eugene Q. Bills.  They were married on February 10, 1961. 

She is also survived by two sons:  Kent Bills (Charlene) of Salem and Kevin Bills of Louisville, Kentucky, and two daughters:  Pam Haendiges (Ron) of Pekin, Indiana and Eugenia Scott (Donald) of Sellersburg, Indiana, two sisters:  Mary Hopkins of Salem, Indiana and Peggy Walker of Bloomington, Indiana, seven brothers:  Charlie Brewer of Salem, Paul Brewer of Borden, Roger Brewer of Seymour, Tom Brewer, Bruce Brewer, Steven Brewer, and Gary Brewer all of Salem, Indiana and six grandchildren:  Trey Haendiges (Mallery), Xavier Haendiges, Zakary Bills, Madison Walker (Peyton), Chandler Scott and Collin Scott, and two great-grandchildren:  Mabry Haendiges and Hagan Haendiges.

Barbara was preceded in death by a brother:  Robert Brewer, two sisters:  Carol Hinds and Lois Cauble and her parents.

A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:  St. Jude Research Hospital or American Cancer Society.

Erman E. Hurst, age 84, of Borden passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at his residence. 

Born March 31, 1938 in Borden, he was the son of the late George E. Hurst and Mahala A. (Carter) Hurst.  On June 10, 1961, he married Donna S. (McKinley) Hurst who survives.

Erman was a machinist and the owner of Indiana Southern Tool; he was a United States Army Veteran; and was of the Christian faith.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Hurst; son, Brian E. Hurst (Debbie); daughter, Monica S. Mann (David); and 4 grandchildren: Austin Mann, Sarah Hurst, Elizabeth Mann, and Carter Hurst.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mahala Hurst, and brother, Ronald L. Hurst.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral-Borden Chapel with Brent Donoho officiating. 

Visitation will be held Monday, December 26, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. 

Burial to follow in Walnut Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Borden Community Park in memory of Erman.

Jack Collier, age 79, of Salem passed away Thursday, December 22 at his home.

Collier was born July 5, 1943, in Kentucky the son of Has and Mary Collier.  He was a retired employee of Washington County Memorial Hospital. 

Jack is survived by his wife of 58 years:  Betty Newsome Collier.  He is also survived by two brothers:  Elmer Collier of Texas and Johnny Collier of Kentucky, three sisters:  Geneva of Florida, Sharon and Phyllis both of Indiana, two grandsons:  Joshua and Jacob Collier and a daughter-in-law:  Loretta Burris (Randy).  He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons:  Kenneth Ray Collier and Dennis Collier, and a brother:  Creed Collier.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1PM at Weathers Funeral Home. 

Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. 

Visitation will be Thursday from 10AM-time of service.

Darrell David Womack, 71, of Leavenworth, Indiana passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 6, 2022 at Todd-Dickey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Leavenworth, Indiana.  Darrell was born on November 16, 1951 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Sanford D. and Ruby Dean (Ogle) Womack.

He was a retired truck driver and mechanic and enjoyed fishing, especially at Lake Cumberland.  He was an avid UK Fan and NHRA fan.  He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Sandra Lynn Strawser, and a nephew, Cory A. Blocker.

He is survived by his daughter, Melisa Biddle (Troy) of Leavenworth, Indiana; sister, Betty J. Blocker (Ronald Sr.) of New Salisbury, Indiana; brother, Douglas D. Womack of Jeffersonville, Indiana; grandchildren:  Paige, Lindsey, and Josie; and one great-grandchild, Collins; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Thursday, December 7, 2022 from 4-8 pm at the Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, Indiana.

Cremation will follow the services.

The family requested that expressions of sympathy be made to the Brown Funeral Home to help the family with the cost of the expenses.

Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, Indiana is entrusted with the arrangements.

Vincent Aron Pollock, age 49, of Salem passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville.  He was born January 23, 1973 in Salem; on January 24, 2009, he married Brandy (Coffman) Pollock who survives.

Vince was an over-the-road truck driver; United States Army veteran; and member of Mt. Hebron Church.

He is survived by his wife, Brandy Pollock; 3 children: Olivia Newberry, Evan Newberry, and Daiona Newberry; 2 brothers: Robert Pollock and Gabriel Pollock; 1 sister: Jessica Riegle; and 4 grandchildren: Aliseya Newberry, Bethenny Newberry, Calliope Newberry, and Persephone Newberry.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Marty Pollock.

Direct cremation was chosen; Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with funeral care.

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Laura Hankins, age 65 of Salem, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, in St. Vincent Salem Hospital.

Born May 7, 1957, in Elgin, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Mildred (Bush) Morris.

She was a Dietary Supervisor for Elgin Mental Health Center in Elgin, Illinois and had been a resident of Washington County for the past 1 1/2 years, formerly of Kirkland, Illinois.  She was a member of the Salem Senior Citizens Center and loved painting and her family.

Survivors include Daughter: Kristine Houston of Salem; Son: Randy (Sara) Houston of Wenatchee, Washington; Stepdaughter: Shawna Poerier of Florida; Sister: Lisa Schmitt of South Elgin, Illinois; 3 Brothers: John Morris of Miami, Florida and Joe and Jeff Morris, both of Elgin, Illinois; Best Friends: Darla and Randy Houston, Sr. and Grandchildren: Audrey and Darma Houston and Kyler Hankins.

She was preceded in death by 1 son: Jack Weber.

The services will be private.
Arrangements by Dawalt Funeral Home.

In Lieu of Flowers the family requests donations to help with expenses to: 

Kristine Houston Account
C/O PNC Bank
1 Public Square
Salem, Indiana  47167