Wesley Eugene Goss of Vallonia, 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 19 after a long battle with cancer.

He is preceded in death by parents Marion and Matilda (Schamel) Goss, and siblings Parvin Goss, Wilma Hardin, Marie Emery, and Betty Jo Albertson.

Wesley is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty (Hammack) Goss; by three children, Diana McCutcheon of Salem, Teresa (Tim) O’Donnell of Heltonville, and Brian (Tammy) Goss of Scottsburg; by one grandchild, Presley (Matt) Pelston of Salem; and by two great-grandchildren, Harper and Robert Pelston. He also loved step-grandchildren John and Ally McCutcheon.

“Wes” was born in Borden and lived all of his life in southern Indiana. He was an inventor and engineer at heart, designing and building all kinds of tools and machinery over the years.

He enjoyed working on anything mechanical, and owned and operated a small engine shop during the 1970’s.

Wes was also a talented cabinetmaker and was employed by both Hass and Starlight cabinet companies for many years. He later worked for Tecumseh (Peerless Gear) in Salem and retired in 2002.

Wes loved music – especially country and bluegrass. He was an avid racing fan and had a deep appreciation for nature and the outdoors. He enjoyed riding trails on his ATV and hunting for mushrooms.

Wes was a member of Monroe Church of Christ and his faith remained undaunted by illness. He was honest, hardworking, and devoted to his family; a man of quiet reflection and fortitude who was loved by many.

Visitation will be at Weathers Funeral Home in Salem on Tuesday, March 22, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, and again on Wednesday beginning at 10:00 am.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday and officiated by Carl Huff, Jr. Burial and graveside service will follow at Martinsburg Cemetery.

Joseph G. Spalding, 74, of Depauw, Indiana died on March 18, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on May 19, 1947 in Bardstown, Kentucky to the late Dennis W. and Mary B. Spalding.

He was a former furniture mover and was of the Catholic Faith.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors, and loved going to flea markets and yard saling.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Bobbie Jo Cissel; brothers, Dennis, David, and Rev. Larry Francis Spalding; and a sister, Mary Ann Spalding.

He is survived by his wife, Fannie P. Spalding; sons:  James D. Spalding and Zakkary R. Garcia; daughter, Chrissie Ann Spalding (Jackie); brothers, Charles, Jimmy, and Tommy Lee Spalding; sisters, Barbara Wilcox and Matilda Spalding; grandchildren:  Shelby Jo Crecelius, Joseph, Chloe, Theodore, and Felicity Spalding; and a great-grandchild, Aiden Crecelius.

Funeral services will be on Monday, March 28, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, Indiana.  Interment will follow in the Resthaven Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky.

Visitation will be after 10:00 a.m. until time of the service at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022, at the funeral home.

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

Kelly Martin, Jr., age 80 of Salem, Indiana passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at 10:20 pm, in his residence.
Born April 25, 1941 in Salem, he was the son of the late Kelly Martin Sr. and Gladys (Bishop) Martin.

On July, 20th 1963 he married Joyce Darlene (Speck) Martin.
He was a life resident of Washington County and the owner of the old J&D Automotive, before retiring to drive a cab for P.N.I Medical Transport in Salem.

He is survived by:
His wife, Joyce Darlene (Speck) Martin; 2 Sons: Timmy Martin and Christopher T. (Alie) Martin both of Salem; a daughter Kelly Jo Martin (Chris) Barnett of Arkansas; 1 brother: Rodney (Marla) Mills of Salem and 2 sisters: Joy Mae Wynn of Salem and Connie Mills of New Albany Indiana.

He is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and his adopted boys: Johnny Frink, Troy Nicholson and Justin Elliott.

He was preceded in death by 7 brothers.

Funeral Service: 11:00 am Thursday at Dawalt Funeral Home with Justin Elliot officiating. Interment will follow the service at Crown Hill Cemetery in Salem.

Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Wednesday and 10 to 11 am Thursday at Dawalt Funeral Home.

Shiloh Bryan “Batman” Wagner, age 48 of Salem, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022.

Born December 27, 1973 in Kokomo, Indiana, he was the son of Paul L. and Judith K. (Miller) Wagner.

He was a master mechanic and carpenter and could build a house from the ground up. He had been a resident of Washington County for the past 42 years, formerly of Kokomo, was a graduate of the Church of God of Prophecy Christian Academy and served in the Armed Forces as a Private E-2 in the Army National Guard.

On April 27, 1995 he married Peggy (Howell) Wagner, who survives.

Also surviving are: 3 Sons: Austin (Elizabeth) Wagner, Christian and Jonathan Wagner, all of Salem; Father: Paul L. Wagner of Salem; 2 Brothers: Shane Wagner of Salem and Trent (Jennifer) Holsapple of Indiana and 2 grandchildren: Braxton Wagner of Indianapolis and Lorelei Wagner of Salem.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Funeral Service: 1:00 pm Friday at Dawalt Funeral Home, followed by interment in Crown Hill Cemetery with full military honors.

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

Jennifer Michelle Castle, age 48, of Salem passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  Born January 3, 1974 in Jeffersonville, she was the daughter of the late James Millard Jarvis and Wilma Jean (Hackney) Jarvis who survives.

Jennifer is survived by her mother, Wilma; 3 sons: Quinn Jarvis, Joshua Fisher, and Evan Embry; 1 brother: James Jarvis; 3 nephews; and 2 great nieces.

She was preceded in death by her father, James, and sister, Lori Jean Holland.

Funeral services will be private; Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with funeral care.

Coleman McFelea, Jr. , age 79 of Campbellsburg, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in his residence.

Born November 15, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Coleman Edward McFelea Sr. and Maurine (Neagle) McFelea.

He was retired from LE Myers’ Electrical Company in Indianapolis and served during the Vietnam War in the U. S. Army. He was a member of the Salem American Legion Cecil Grimes Post #41 and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #1393. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting, farming and was a lifetime member of the NRA.

On December 9, 1966 he married Norma Jean (Bowers) McFelea, who survives.

Also surviving are: Son: James (Trish) McFelea; 3 Daughters: Gloria (Tony) Keltner, Coleen (Kirk) Muegge and Kathryn Speer; Grandchildren: Toby (Laken) Keltner; Miranda (Dylan) Griffitts; Samuel (Wendy) Keltner; Nathan, Rachel and Katelyn Muegge; AJ Fordyce; Maggie Speer and Charity and Gabriel McFelea; Great grandchildren: Paisley and Wyatt Prater and K.C. Keltner.

Funeral Service: 1:00 pm Saturday at Dawalt Funeral Home, followed by interment in Crown Hill Cemetery with full military honors.

Visitation: 10 am until the time of the service on Saturday.