Ellen Lorraine (Smith) McKinley, age 96, of Jensen Beach, Florida, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Tiffany Hall Hospice. Born September 15, 1926, in Royal Oak, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late John Gardner Smith and Lalah Mattix.

Mrs. McKinley led a long and fruitful life. She was the first and only of her five siblings to graduate from college, and in later years, traveled throughout the U.S. and Europe.

She touched hundreds of lives during the 13 years she taught at Nova High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

A respected educator, she eventually became head of that school’s Social Studies Department. Mrs. McKinley was a long-time member of the Stuart, Florida, Church of Christ, where she taught Sunday School and was a valued member of the Ladies Bible class. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her family.

Mrs. McKinley grew up in humble circumstances during the Great Depression. Throughout her life, she recognized the needs of the less fortunate, from her teenage years as a camp counselor for underprivileged children, as a youthful member of the Urban League advocating for the fair treatment of Black people, to her teaching career when she helped students in their time of greatest need. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family.

She is survived by her children, Michael Glenn McKinley, and Nancy (McKinley) Moreland, and her grandsons, James McKinley, Stefan Moreland, and Ian Moreland.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert McKinley, and second husband, Roy Luxton, and one son, Thomas Scott McKinley.

Private funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home-Borden Chapel. Burial to follow in Walnut Hill Cemetery.

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Shawn Douglas Martin, age 35, of Salem passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital.  Born May 3, 1987 in Salem, he was the son of Ervin Martin, Jr. and Janie Martin.

Shawn was a roofer/carpenter by trade.

He is survived by his parents, Ervin and Janie Martin, 3 children: Shawn Logan Martin, Ella Mae Martin, and Jozi Mills; and 3 brothers: Calvin Wayne Johnson, Christopher Lee Martin, and Brent Allen Martin.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home-Salem Chapel with Bro. Rodney Wineinger officiating. 

Visitation will be held Friday, November 11, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.  Burial to follow in Highland Friends Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the funeral home to assist the family with burial expenses.

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Harriett Jean Elgin, age 78 of Campbellsburg, Indiana passed away
Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 5:25 pm, in Baptist Health Floyd New Albany.

Born November 12, 1943 in Scottsburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Harry P. and Minnie Mae (Bobo) Bateman.

She was a bus driver for the West Washington and Salem School Systems, retiring in August 2022 and also worked in the school cafeteria.

She had been a life resident of Washington and Scott Counties and was a member of the Sugar Creek Christian Church and Southern Indiana for Independent Living. Jean was an advocate for special needs, helping to see they had equal rights. She made thousands of quilts to ensure her loved ones never went cold.

On June 28, 1964 she married Ronald Lynn Elgin, who passed away March 14, 2012.

Survivors include:
2 Daughters: Rose Ann Snelling and Mary Alice Simms of Salem;
3 Sisters: Terry Forget of Leesburg, Florida, Linda Allen of Kingston,
Alabama and Carry Gray of Scottsburg; 1 Brother: Bernard Snelling of Washington and 5 grandchildren: Cassandra and Chandra Snelling and Jackson, Abigayl and Emma Simms.

She was preceded in death by Siblings: Mary Rice, Leo Bateman, Cleo Bateman, Sue Harnden and a Son-in-Law: Dennie Snelling.

Funeral Service: 7:00 pm Monday at Dawalt Funeral Home.
Visitation: 3 to 7 pm Monday.

Memorial Contributions to:
Ronald L. Elgin Memorial Fund
C/O First Harrison Bank
1312 South Jackson Street
Salem, Indiana 47167

Alvin Lee “Buck” Bishop, age 83 of Campbellsburg, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, in Meadow View Health & Rehabilitation.

Born April 19, 1939 in Normal, Illinios, he was the son of the late
Murray Bishop and Eva Louise Bishop-Wingler.

He was a retired farmer and a member of the Westview Christian Church.

On June 26, 1960 he married Carol Elizabeth (Stephenson) Bishop, who passed away January 12, 2019.

Survivors include: Daughter: Leann (Mark) Bush of Little York, 2 Sons: Greg (Lana) Bishop of Campbellsburg and Brent (Kim) Bishop of Salem; Grandchildren: Brady (Amy) Bishop, Alandra (Austin) Henderson, Brock (Brooklyn) Bush, Olivia (Johnny Peoples) Bush, Alec (Kristen) Bishop, Easton and Tucker Bishop and Great grandchildren: Aria, Khloe, Bryce, Turner and Rowen.

Funeral Service: 4:00 pm Friday at Dawalt Funeral Home followed by interment in Livonia Cemetery. Visitation: Noon until the time of the service on Friday.

Memorial Contributions to:
Livonia Cemetery Association
C/O Rita Walton
246 W. Main Street
Campbellsburg, Indiana 47108

Ryan Lee Fisher born on July 28, 1985 passed on to live his final and best life on November 4, 2022, he was greeted by his father, papaw, and grandmother.

Ryan was the definition of the best child, and will be missed dearly.
Ryan was proceeded in death by his fiancée Rebecca Simmons, who was a wonderful person.

Rebecca not only left this world behind but also a son, Henry. Ryan and Rebecca will both be missed greatly, but we must remember in these times that god is good and he takes his best children first, so that they don’t have to live through the misery or what might come. It hurts right now, but in time the hurt will fade but not be forgotten. Their lives, memories, and love will not be forgotten.

Ryan was most memorable for being an employee at McDonald’s he was by far the best employee and friend to everyone that has or still works there, he went above and beyond in his 20 plus years of service. Ryan took great pleasure in his job.

He left behind though a family that will miss him greatly, a mother Vivian Harris, an older sister Stacey Wynn, and a little brother Phillip Smith and a sister in law Brooke Smith, 4 nephews Bailey, Brendon, Colton, and Raiden. 3 nieces, Abby, Khloé and Oakley.

Funeral Service: 1:00 pm Thursday at Dawalt Funeral Home, followed by interment in Saltillo Cemetery.

Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Wednesday and 11 am until the time of the services on Thursday.

Memorial Contributions to:
Henry Niles Fund
C/O McDonald’s or Salem City Police Department
Salem, Indiana 47167

Rebecca Jean Simmons, age 35 of Salem, passed away Friday, November 4,2022 at 7:54 am.

Born April 23, 1987 in Renton, Washington, she was the daughter of Kenneth Lee and Amy Christine (Schindler) Simmons.

She was a manager at McDonald’s Restaurant in Salem and had been a resident of Washington County since 2013, formerly of Auburn, Washington.

She was a 2005 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Auburn, Washington, and received a Master’s Degree in Business Administration in 2016. She had been a member of anytime fitness in Salem since 2014 and loved cats, spartan races, lifting weights and fitness activities.

Survivors include: Parents: Kenneth Lee and Amy Simmons of Auburn, Washington; Son: Henry Niles and Brother: Andrew Simmons of Fife, Washington.

She was preceded in death by her companion: Ryan Lee Fisher.

Funeral Service: 1:00 pm Thursday at Dawalt Funeral Home.
Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Wednesday and 11 am until the time of the service on Thursday.

Memorial Contributions to:
Henry Niles Fund
C/O McDonald’s or Salem City Police Department
Salem, Indiana 47167

Carol L. Davis, age 61, of Corydon, passed away Friday, November 4 at U of L Hospital in Louisville.

Carol was born December 27, 1960, in Salem the daughter of Robert Rex Davis and Melva Grace Bartle Davis.  She was a baker for Jay C Food Stores and worked in laundry for French Lick Hotel. She attended Mill Creek Baptist Church. 

She is survived by her children:  Kelsey Alexander of New Albany and Eli Alexander of New Albany, three brothers:  Steve Davis (Barb) of Salem, Mark Davis (Linda) of Salem, and Eric Davis (Jana) of Salem, and three sisters:  Kathy Wilson (John) of Orleans, Brenda Boling (Chris) of Salem, and Lori Martin (Steven) of Lexington, Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by her parents:  Robert Rex and Melva Davis.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2PM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Kansas Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday from 10AM-2PM at Weathers Funeral Home.

Sharon Lynn Roberts, age 62, of Campbellsburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, Thursday, November 3, 2022.

Sharon was born July 4, 1960, in Salem, the daughter of Frederic and Martha Chastain Ingram. 

She was a graduate of West Washington High School, Class of 1978.

She was a member of Sugar Creek Christian Church, where she was a member of the Praise Team, taught Junior Church, helped with the church dinners, outreach and landscaping.   

Sharon was a Treasury Analyst at Electricom and Brown Township Trustee. 

She was an advocate for Relay for Life and had a passion for cooking. 

Sharon was known for her delicious lasagna and persimmon pudding, which she generously made for family and friends.  She graciously opened her home to welcome an exchange student from Norway, Fredrik.  She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her 8 grandchildren. 

Sharon is survived by her husband:  Randy Roberts. 

They were married October 22, 1983.  She is also survived by her children:  Adrienne Combs (Corey Baker) of Salem, Paige Holsapple (Justin) of Orleans, and Landon Roberts (Lauren) of Campbellsburg, her mother:  Martha Ingram of Salem, two sisters:  Norma Sue Rodia (Steve) of Portage, Michigan and Donna Collins of Salem, one sister-in-law:  Wendy Daly of Louisville, Kentucky, and eight grandchildren:  Jordan, Natalie, Hayden, Charlee, Leni, Hudson, Brooks and Lucy. 

She was preceded in death by her father:  Frederic Ingram and her brother:  David Ingram.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11AM at Mt. Tabor Christian Church with Todd Murphy officiating. 

Burial will follow in Cavetown Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-8PM and Wednesday from 9AM-time of service at Mt. Tabor Christian Church.

Memorial donations may be made to:  Cavetown Cemetery 10442 W. Middle District Road Campbellsburg, IN 47108 or Glioblastoma Foundation at glioblastomafoundation.org.