Mrs. Helen June Sama, age 87, of Campbellsburg, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour.

Mrs. Sama was born June 2, 1934, in Campbellsburg, Indiana the daughter of Cecil and Hallie Chastain Kemp.  She was a graduate of Campbellsburg High School, Class of 1952.  She was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church.  Helen was a homemaker who loved her family, God, playing cards, puzzling, gardening, and flowers. 

Helen married Joe Sama on July 18, 1953.  She is survived by her husband:  Joe Sama of Campbellsburg, two sons:  Danny Sama (Lisa) of Washington and Kevin Sama (Stacy) of Washington, two daughters:  Desi Alexander of Campbellsburg and Theresa Sama of Desert Hot Springs, California, one sister:  Sarah Bachman of Campbellsburg, seven grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by one son:  Joey Sama, six brothers:  Donald Kemp, Kenneth Kemp, Bobby Kemp, David Kemp, Cecil Wayne Kemp, and James Kemp, four sisters:  Kathleen Goen, Rose Rosenbaum, Carolyn McCoy, and Mary Kemp and her parents.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 4, at 11AM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Claysville Cemetery.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8PM and Thursday from 9AM-time of service.

Tammy Gay McVay, age 56 of Campbellsburg, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, in her residence.

Born October 7, 1965 in Bedford, Indiana, she was the daughter of Larry and Donna (Maudlin) Malott.

She worked for 20 years as a waitress at Spring Mill State Park Lodge in Mitchell, had been a life resident of Washington and Lawrence Counties and enjoyed collecting antiques, working with flowers gardening and yard work.

She married J. R. McVay, who passed away September 4, 1986.

Survivors include: Son: Isaiah S. (Kelsey) McVay of Mitchell; Mother: Donna Warner of Salem; Sister: Jody (Cory) Bane of Campbellsburg; Nephew and Niece: Keegan Bane of Campbellsburg and Randi (Chad) Poe of Paoli and Great Nieces and Nephews: Oakley & Abby Poe & Dillon & Harliegh Poe.

She was preceded in death by her father and a son: Harley McVay.

Funeral Service: 10:30 am Wednesday at Dawalt Funeral Home.
Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Tuesday and 9 am until the time of the service on Wednesday.

Odie Eugene Floyd, age 58 of Salem, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021, in his residence.

Born January 3, 1963 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of Jerrell and Ruth Louise (Morris) Floyd.

He was a retired custodian and had been a life resident of Washington County.

Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Keyshia Floyd of Jeffersonville and Sheyenne Finley of Bedford; Mother: Ruth Morris of Charlestown; 2 Sisters: Corrina Fortner of Charlestown and Julia King of Clarksville; 2 grandchildren and one on the way.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral Service: 3:00 pm Sunday at Dawalt Funeral Home

Visitation: Noon until the time of the service on Sunday.

Francis L. Medlock, age 89 of Salem, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at 9:27 pm, in Baptist Health Floyd New Albany, Indiana.

Born July 22, 1932 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late Raymond Francis Medlock and Mamie Bell (Boling) Medlock.

He was a life resident of Washington County, a class of 1951 graduate of Salem High School and then served in the United States Army.

On November 11, 1956 he married Marjorie Jean (Ferguson) Medlock, who survives.

He retired from the Ford Motor Company after 48+ years, was a former part time cook at the Salem Bowling Lanes and was a member of the Salem Baptist Church.

Survivors include:
Wife: Marjorie Jean (Ferguson) Medlock
Son: Larry Wayne (Terri) Medlock of Salem, Indiana;
Daughter: Anita Kay (Ken) Brouwer of Bloomington, Indiana;
Grandson: Nicholas Medlock of Indianapolis, Indiana;
Step granddaughter: Trisha Sease of Maui, HI;
Step granddaughter: Trina LeBoeuf of St. Louis, MO;
Step grandson: Chad Vandeventer of Salem, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by a brother: Robert Eugene Medlock.

Visitation: 11 am to 1 pm Friday at Dawalt Funeral Home.
Graveside Service: 1:00 pm Friday at Crown Hill Cemetery with Rev. Dr.
Steven Gorman officiating.

Memorial Contributions to:
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International ( JDRF )
200 Vesey Street, 28th Floor
New York, NY 10281
Donate at: www.jdrf.org

James Harry Burns, Indianapolis, died on Monday, November 1, 2021.  He was born June 9, 1940 to James and Phena (Jackson) Burns of Borden, Indiana.

He was Salutatorian of Borden High School’s 1958 graduating class. In addition to receiving the Stalker Award for academic excellence multiple times, he also received an Honorable Mention Award from the American Legion Post in Jeffersonville.  He attended Indiana University.

He was a member of the Borden Church of Christ.

He worked in the printing industry, starting as a Linotype operator.  As technology advanced, he, too, advanced, becoming a computer operator.  He was a member of the International Typographical Union (ITU), now Communications Workers of America (CWA).  In addition to serving on the negotiating committee of ITU Local No. 1 (Indianapolis), he was an alternate delegate to the ITU convention.

His parents and five uncles preceded him in death.  Many generations of cousins survive.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the “James H. Burns Memorial Scholarship Fund” through Borden High School or the Borden Church of Christ.

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Borden Church of Christ with Bro. Nick Marsh officiating.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at the church.  Burial to follow in Walnut Hill Cemetery.

Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with funeral care.

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Arthur O. Gilstrap, Sr., age 77 of Salem, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021, in the University of Louisville Hospital.

Born July 21, 1944 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late John F. and Irene (Ballew) Gilstrap.

He retired in 2006, the owner of Gilstrap Auto Service Center in Salem and was a former employee of International Harvester. He was a member of Life Tabernacle Church and had been a resident of Washington County for most of his life.

On August 2, 1968 he married Patricia C. (Burger) Gilstrap, who passed away September 21, 1999.

He married Patricia S. (Brown) Gilstrap, who survives.

Also surviving are: 1 Son: Arthur O. Gilstrap Jr. of Salem; 1 Sister: Phyllis Crawford of Salem; 2 Stepsons: Chad and Trent Porter; 1 Stepdaughter: Kelly Neihouse; 6 Grandchildren and 1 Great grandson.

He was preceded in death by 2 sons: Mark and Joseph Gilstrap and 3 Brothers: Jack, Donnie and Terry Gilstrap

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

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