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

Pauline Stephens passed away at home, December 6, 2022, at the age of 95.

Born September 28, 1927, in Pekin, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Theo and Martha Jane (Muncy) Deaton.

Bill Stephens and Pauline were married in Paris, Tennessee, on May 31, 1947.

She had the privilege of working with O. P. and Norman Link, as their bookkeeper, at Link Handle Company. During this time, she became co-owner with her husband of Stephens Shell Station on South Main Street in August 1959. After 10 years they bought the Gamble Hardware franchise on the Public Square which they owned for 20 years. Pauline retired from O.P. Link Handle Company in 1975. They formed a partnership and purchased Hilltop Plaza which they owned for 40 years.

Pauline enjoyed sewing, quilting, reading, cooking, and canning. Bill passed away on August 29, 2011, and she began playing dominos with a small group of friends from First Baptist Church. They would play every Wednesday afternoon. They continued to play when some of the members became residents of the Salem Crossing until 2019.

Survivors include: 2 daughters Rita (Duane) Roach and Linda Walls of Salem; Daughter-in-law Jo Dee Stephens of Salem. 8 grandsons and 1 granddaughter. 17 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her only son Johnny, son-in-law Steve Walls, 1 great grandson, 4 sisters, and 5 brothers.

Funeral service: 12:00 Noon Saturday at Dawalt Funeral Home, followed by interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Visitation: 10:00 am to Noon on Saturday at Dawalt Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions to:

First Baptist Church of Salem

200 East Walnut Street

Salem, Indiana 47167

Patricia “Patty” Ann Cook, age 61, of Borden passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Clark Memorial Hospital.  Born July 30, 1961 in New Albany, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Maurice Engle.  On August 17, 1979, she married Rudy Lee Cook who survives.

Patty was an Inventory Specialist with Samtec and a member of the First Christian Church of Borden.

She is survived by her husband, Rudy Lee Cook; 2 children: Brandon Lee Cook (Tiffany Lindsay Cook) and Lindsey Michelle Cook; 6 brothers: Larry Engle (Sonia), Gary Engle (Beverly), Tom Engle (Shari), Eddie Engle, Dennis Engle (Michele), and Allan Engle; and 2 grandchildren: Matthew Lee Cook and Ava Jewell Cook.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Maurice Engle.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church of Borden with Brian Combs officiating.  Visitation will be held Friday, December 9, from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the church and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at the church.  Burial to follow in Walnut Hill Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Patty may be made to the First Christian Church of Borden.

Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with funeral care.

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