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Derrill “Cookie” Cook, 64, Pekin

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Derrill “Cookie” Cook, age 64 of Pekin, passed away Friday, August 20,
2021, at his home, with his beloved wife, Barbara, at his side.

Born September 27, 1956, in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of the
late Wilbur L. and Gloria (Andrews) Cook.

He retired from Kitchen Kompact in Jeffersonville after 28 years and was
a lifelong mechanic. He was a resident of Washington County for most of
his life and attended West Washington Schools.

He enjoyed spending his free time four-wheeling and at the family farm.

On November 27, 1991, he married his soul mate, Barbara (Hannah) Cook,
who survives.

Also surviving are 2 daughters: Leslie (Eddie) Warren of Palmyra and
Angi (Kevin) Turner-Parker of Sellersburg; 2 sons: Shane (Andrea) Hargis
of Salem and Cassidy (Tasha) Marion of Paoli; 2 brothers: Ronnie Renfro
of Underwood and Bruce Leffler of Georgia; 10 grandchildren: Jonathan
Caldwell, Hannah Herron, David McCormick Jr, Seth Warren, Bradey, Halle,
and Niles Hargis, Gavin, Cherish, and Mariah Marion. And 1 great
grandchild, Luna Herron. His grandchildren also included 6 extended
family members: Jade Bryant, Logan and Owen Hughes, Brandon Ault, and
Isaiah and Lilly Webb.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister: Debra Cook,
Stepmother: Lucille Cook, and Stepfather: Stanley Leffler.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 pm Tuesday, August 24, and Wednesday after 10 am
at Dawalt Funeral Home in Salem.

The funeral service will begin 11 am at Dawalt Funeral Home followed by
interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions to:
Mt. Carmel Cemetery
6906 South Bud Miller Rd.
Salem, Indiana 47167

With 2 Months Left, Holiday World Caps Daily Attendance

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Effective immediately, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari will be capping daily attendance and updating hours for August 28, September 4, and September 5.

Guests who wish to purchase a single-day visit will need to purchase tickets in advance at holidayworld.com/tickets 

Guests with tickets and Season Passes have guaranteed spots for the day and there is no need for an additional reservation.

More information is available online at HolidayWorld.com/2021Visit

“As always, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari are dedicated to providing a fun and safe experience for our Guests and Team Members,” says Park President & CEO, Matt Eckert.

The parks also announced that attractions and restaurant availability may be limited, as many of their Team Members are students, teachers, and aides, who have been asked to stay at home for the protection of others. 

“We understand the newfound unpredictability of staffing can be frustrating, and we want to be transparent in our uncertainty,” adds Eckert. “We feel that limiting our capacity will provide the safest and best possible experience for the remainder of the season.”

In addition, Holiday World recommends all guests wear face coverings while indoors, regardless of vaccination status.

The park asks guests to please stay home if they are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19, you or someone in your travel party has been recently exposed to Covid-19, or you or someone in your travel party has been asked to quarantine by local health officials.

Tickets can be changed to another date to accommodate by visiting Guest Relations during your visit. 

“The last two years have truly been a roller coaster, but we are extremely proud of how our Team Members continue to overcome the challenges that the pandemic has thrown our way,” says Eckert. “It’s been a wonderful season filled with happy memories for families, and there’s still more fun on the way!”

Guests can review the full 2021 visitor guide here. 

With two full months left in the Holiday World 2021 Season, guests can review the parks 2021 Visit Guide here.

Every weekend through October 31 is packed with exciting events and activities during Kids World from August 28-September 19 and Happy Halloween weekends September 25-31.

Virtual visits with Santa and Splashin’ Safari will remain open through September 19! Check the ur calendar at HolidayWorld.Com to plan your next visit!

Vaccine and Covid Testing Sites Coming to Local Area

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Earlier today the Federal Drug Administration gave full approval for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine and the Indiana State Department of Health has opened multiple sites around the state to accommodate those who would like to get the vaccine.

Local sites include Scottsburg, Leota, Vevay, Floyds Knobs, and Corydon. 

Vaccinations will be offered from 8 a.m. to noon today and Tuesday at the Colts Training Camp, 19000 Grand Park Blvd., Westfield, IN 46074.

Vaccinations and free COVID-19 testing will be offered from noon to 8 p.m. on the following schedule:

Monday-Wednesday, noon-8 p.m:
Hancock Wellness Center
888 W. New Road, Greenfield, IN 46140

Corydon Intermediate School
100 High School Road, Corydon, IN 47112

Wal-Mart
2800 Walmart Dr., Huntington, IN 46750

Rural King parking lot
1460 W. State Road 2, La Porte, IN 46350

Highland Middle School
2108 N. 200 North, Anderson, IN 46012

Rising Sun Church of Christ
315 N. High St., Rising Sun, IN 47040

Robe-Ann Park
405 S. Bloomington St., Greencastle, IN 46135

Scottsburg Fire Station No. 1
185 S. Lake Road N., Scottsburg, IN 47170

Kokomo Event Center
1500 N. Reed Road, Kokomo, IN 46901

Additional free testing and vaccination clinics will be offered at the following sites this week:

Today, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.:
Muncie Goodwill
5035 W. Hessler Rd., Muncie, IN 47304

Greenwood Goodwill
709 US Highway 31 N., Greenwood, IN 46142

Kokomo Goodwill
2258 E. Markland Ave., Kokomo, IN 46901

Bloomington-Yost Goodwill
2115 S. Yost Ave., Bloomington, IN 47403

Today, 2:30-4:30 p.m.:
Muncie Goodwill South
1413 E. 29th St., Muncie, IN 47302

Southport Goodwill
6775 S. Emerson Ave., Southport, IN 46237

Kokomo West Goodwill
2222 W. Sycamore St., Kokomo, IN 46901

Bloomington Goodwill
1284 Liberty Dr., Bloomington, IN 47401

Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.:
Westfield Goodwill
15050 Greyhound Ct., Westfield, IN 46032

Carmel Goodwill
1122 Keystone Way, Carmel, IN 46032

Lafayette Goodwill
101 Shenandoah Dr., Lafayette, IN 47905

Columbus Goodwill
980 Creekview Dr., Columbus, IN 47201

Tuesday, 2:30-4:30 p.m.:
Carey Road Goodwill
17404 Carey Rd., Westfield, IN 46074

West Carmel Goodwill
10481 Walnut Creek Dr., Carmel, IN 46032

West Lafayette Goodwill
200 Sagamore Pkwy West, West Lafayette, IN 47906

Columbus West Goodwill
55 Carr Hill Rd., Columbus, IN 47201

Wednesday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
East Goodwill Outlet
4105 N. Franklin Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46226

Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.:
West Goodwill Outlet
6650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46241

South Goodwill Outlet
927 N. Emerson Ave., Greenwood, IN 46143

Corydon Goodwill
2400 Landmark Ave. NE, Corydon, IN 47112

Wednesday, 2:30-4:30 p.m.:
West Washington Goodwill
5640 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46241

Floyds Knobs Goodwill
810 Highlander Point Dr., Floyds Knobs, IN 47119

Emerson Pointe Goodwill
989 N. Emerson Ave., Greenwood, IN 46143

Wednesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.:
Indiana Tech
1600 E. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46803

Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.:
Statehouse Market
430 Robert D. Orr Plaza, Indianapolis, 46204

Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.:
Switzerland Wine Fest
100 Ferry St., Vevay, IN 47043

Friday, 4-9 p.m., Saturday, 1-9 p.m.
Leota Frolic
3983 W Leota Road, Leota, IN 47170

Saturday, 4-11 p.m.
Feast of Lanterns
1800 Nowland Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46201

Saturday, noon-4 p.m.
Phillips Temple Community Health and Wellness
210 E. 34th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205

Sunday, noon-4 p.m.
Open Streets of Fort Wayne
2500 S Calhoun St., Ft. Wayne, IN 46807

To find testing sites around the state, visit www.coronavirus.in.gov and click on the COVID-19 testing information link. Clinics are being added regularly around the state.

Hoosiers age 12 and older can receive a COVID-19 vaccine; individuals younger than age 18 are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine only. To find a vaccination clinic near you, visit https://ourshot.in.gov or call 211 if you do not have access to a computer or require assistance. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are accepted at most sites.

Patients with an appointment at a state-hosted public vaccination site can get a free Uber or Lyft ride. Call 2-1-1 or (866) 211-9966 to receive a voucher to cover the cost of an Uber ride to and from your vaccination appointments. IU Health offers free Lyft rides to any vaccine site in the state. Call 1.888.IUHEALTH (888-484-3258) and choose option 9 if you need transportation to your vaccine appointment.

As of today, a total of 6,125,546 doses have been administered in Indiana. This includes 3,072,107 first doses and 3,053,439 individuals who are fully vaccinated. The fully vaccinated number represents individuals who have received a second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines and those who received the single Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Schools “Strongly” Encouraging Masks as Covid Cases Continues to Rise

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Indiana, like many states in the U.S., is experiencing a rapid increase in the number of children in hospitals due to COVID-19. 

One in 38 kids with a positive COVID-19 test is hospitalized in Indiana.

Last week, 1,452 new student cases were confirmed throughout the state and nearly 200 new cases were also reported among teachers and staff.

As Covid-19 cases continue to rise around Indiana since mid-July (there have been 181 new cases in Washington County and two deaths since August 1), schools are trying to mitigate the damage and work with little advice from the state or local health departments other than to wear masks, social distance and wash hands. 

 
Local schools are left with “strongly” recommending that students and staff wear masks to school. 
 
In a letter sent out to parents this morning, Salem School’s Administrator Brent Minton, “We want to once again encourage everyone to wear a mask in the school buildings. We continue to have high numbers of students quarantining due to Covid contact tracing.

Minton said contact tracing only puts a student or staff member out of school if the individual is not wearing a mask and has not been vaccinated. 

 
“Individuals who are wearing a mask correctly and are at least 3 feet apart will not have to quarantine. This will keep students and staff in school,” said Minton. 
 
West Washington Superintendent Keith Nance released a social media letter last Thursday and noted “With schools in surrounding counties closing and going completely virtual for several weeks, an increase in numbers locally and most importantly positive cases at our school we have decided that additional mitigation measures are needed.”
 
At the beginning of this school year, West Washington only had a plan for students to attend in person, while Salem and East Washington Schools continued to provide a virtual option for students. 
 
Nance said the schools have immediately implemented stricter seating charts and efforts to increase distancing in all areas that we can, he wrote. “However, some classes do not allow for [the] distancing necessary to decrease the [number] of students caught up in contact tracing.”
 
“Therefore we are asking that you please help us and encourage your child to wear a mask/face shield in indoor congregate settings,” noted Nance. 
 
He explained that congregate settings include the hallway, school bus (which has been required since the start of school), and classrooms where individuals cannot sufficiently distance themselves from one another.
 
“We are requiring staff members to wear masks/face shields in those settings,” he added. 
 
He said quarantines will only be required where students are masked and in close/direct contact and clearly for the 15-minute threshold.  He said contact tracing guidelines call for 3 feet of distance for those individuals masked. 
 
“We believe this amount of distancing is possible in most situations and will drastically reduce the number of individuals that have to quarantine and become sick,” Nance said. 
 
Nance said he was aware this was a very polarizing situation “but our goal is to stay open and educate our students in person. Safety is a concern, additionally, we believe education is an essential part of a productive, functional, and prosperous society. Masks allow us to quarantine fewer students, have fewer sick students/staff and remain open and that is why we are asking you to please encourage your child to wear a mask in indoor congregate settings.”
 
“At a minimum, mask-wearing is an act that can help us quarantine fewer students,” Nance noted. 
 
Nance also noted that when Covid numbers go down at the school and in the community, “we will relax our mitigation measures.”
 
East Washington Schools are facing an increase in Covid at their schools as well.
 
The school’s board meets Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 5p and they are anticipating those who will be asking about a mask mandate.
 
According to Superintendent Dennis Stockdale, there is no scheduled action by the Board at this meeting concerning a mask mandate. 
 
He said the current mask recommendation will remain in effect.
“The CDC and ISDH guidelines state that students may be exempt from quarantine if they are vaccinated as long as they remain symptom-free,” said Stockdale. “These guidelines also provide guidance on recommended mask wearing. We are currently following the CDC-issued Order requiring the wearing of masks by people on public transportation conveyances, which include public school buses.”
 
Stockdale said the school’s quarantine procedures support the students remaining in class without instituting a mask mandate.
“Unvaccinated students who have chosen to wear a mask while at school and remain symptom-free will not have to quarantine due to being in close contact with a person diagnosed with Covid-19,” he said. “If the student later develops symptoms or tests positive, they would then be required to quarantine.”
 
Since the Board realizes mask-wearing is a very prominent issue at this time in public schools, comments will be heard concerning the issue during the public comment portion of the meeting.
 
If the public would like to address the board, they should contact the central office to be added to the comment list.
 
The public comment portion of the meeting is limited to one hour. Each person on the list would traditionally be allotted 10 minutes; however, individual time may be reduced to accommodate all persons wishing to speak.
 
“It is each parent’s decision to determine whether or not their child wears a mask and/or is vaccinated,” he said. “Before any mask mandate would be issued by East Washington, a public meeting would be held inviting comments and concerns from parents and community members.”
 
Minton said the corporation wanted to prevent the Salem Schools from going virtual. 
 
“This can only happen if we each do our part in preventing the spread of Covid-19,” noted Minton. “We encourage everyone to wash their hands and we ask that you encourage your students to wear a mask. Hand sanitizer and masks are available in each building.”
 
Minton also pointed out that if a child is not feeling well and is exhibiting symptoms of Covid-19, “please do not send your student to school. Notify the school and take your child to their health care provider for treatment.”
 
According to the ISDH Covid-19 dashboard, there are less than 5 cases reported for Bradie M. Shrum and Salem Middle School. Salem High School reportedly has 7 cases of Covid-19 among students. 
 
Eastern Schools reported less than 5 cases. 
 
West Washington Elementary School reported less than 5 cases and West Washington Jr and Sr. High School reported 13 cases of Covid. 
 
That information was last updated by the state on August 16 and includes results from August 13. 
 
The information can be found here – https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/2393.htm

Dugger Man Arrested for Converter Thefts

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A 30-year-old Dugger man is in jail after being charged with stealing catalytic converters.

Jarod Collenbaugh, 30, Dugger, was incarcerated at the Greene County Jail for the following offenses:

  • Theft (Catalytic Converter), Level 6 Felony
  • Theft (Catalytic Converter), Level 6 Felony
  • Trespass, A Misdemeanor
  • Criminal Mischief, B Misdemeanor
  • Criminal Mischief, B Misdemeanor

On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, Indiana State Police Bloomington District A.C.E.S. (Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Section) Trooper Caleb Garvin, along with Greene County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Harvey Holt, investigated a theft of catalytic converters in eastern Greene County.

Deputy Holt was dispatched to the 6000 block of E. Washboard Road after receiving a report of a male who was trespassing on private property.

The male had left prior to Deputy Holt’s arrival.

Trp. Garvin and Deputy Holt were able to identify the male after the property owner gave information about a previous encounter with him.

After officers spoke with the victim, it was discovered that two catalytic converters had been cut from a vehicle that was parked next to a detached garage.

Trooper Garvin and Deputy Holt located Collenbaugh at his residence and conducted an interview.

After utilizing various investigative techniques on August 18, Trooper Garvin suspected another theft had occurred in the area.

He went to a second address in the 3000 block of E. Gallimore Road. It was determined that a catalytic converter had also been cut from a vehicle outside of this residence.

The homeowners did not yet know that they had been the victim of a crime.

As a result of the investigation, a probable cause affidavit was prepared and submitted to the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office for review. On August 20 an arrest warrant was issued for Collenbaugh.

Collenbaugh turned himself into the Greene County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, August 21, 2021.

Indiana State Police Bloomington District A.C.E.S. Sergeant Greg Day commended the efforts of both ISP and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office for the teamwork involved in this case. 

“When officers from multiple agencies can communicate, share information, and work together, quality investigations are the result. These officers did not stop at the initial call, and they were able to locate a second victim that otherwise could have gone unnoticed.”

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Jackson County Inmate Roster – 8-23-21

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Inmates booked into the Jail within the last 24 hours.
 
Porter, David S
Booking #: 106342
Booking Date: 08-23-2021 – 3:31 am
Charges: 35-48-4-6.1 (76) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE
35-48-4-8.3 (8) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS PARAPHERNALIA
9-24-18-1 (24) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING WITHOUT EVER OBTAINING LICENSE
Bond: No Bond
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Shuffitt, Kevin W
Booking #: 106341
Booking Date: 08-22-2021 – 6:56 pm
Charges: 35-43-4-3(a) (582) CRIMINAL CONVERSION
Bond: No Bond
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Caudill, Shyanne R
Booking #: 106340
Booking Date: 08-22-2021 – 6:44 pm
Charges: 35-46-1-5 (652) FAMILY OFFENSE- NONSUPPORT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Bond: No Bond
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Stidam, Juan T
Booking #: 106339
Booking Date: 08-22-2021 – 4:13 pm
Charges: 35-42-2-1.3 (699) BATTERY- DOMESTIC
35-42-2-9 (707) STRANGULATION
Bond: No Bond
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Gambrel, Meagan L
Booking #: 106338
Booking Date: 08-22-2021 – 3:56 pm
Charges: 35-48-4-6.1 (76) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE
16-42-19-18 (604) HEALTH- POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
35-48-4-6 (75) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
35-48-4-11(a) (906) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESSION MARIJUANA/HASH OIL/HASHISH/SALVIA
Bond: No Bond
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Burrell, William R
Booking #: 106337
Booking Date: 08-22-2021 – 2:24 pm
Charges: 99 Warrant Service
Bond: No Bond
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Inmates released from the Jail within the last 24 hours.
 
Brewer, Natalie R
Booking #: 105974
Release Date: 08-22-2021 – 4:53 pm
Booking Date: 06-24-2021 – 4:09 pm
Charges: 35-48-4-6 (75) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
16-42-19-18 (604) HEALTH- POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
35-48-4-8.3 (8) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS PARAPHERNALIA
Bond: No Bond
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Brock, James A
Booking #: 105622
Release Date: 08-22-2021 – 3:08 pm
Booking Date: 05-04-2021 – 3:34 pm
Charges: 1 Serve Time Circut Court
Bond: No Bond
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Sebastian, Avalardo P
Booking #: 106335
Release Date: 08-22-2021 – 2:53 pm
Booking Date: 08-22-2021 – 2:05 am
Charges: 35-44.1-3-1 (210) PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
Bond: $705
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Ramstein, Jeremy D
Booking #: 106336
Release Date: 08-22-2021 – 1:38 pm
Booking Date: 08-22-2021 – 5:15 am
Charges: 9-30-5-2(a) (1162) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
9-30-5-1(a) (106) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
Bond: $355
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Waggoner, Steven L
Booking #: 106283
Release Date: 08-22-2021 – 10:38 am
Booking Date: 08-12-2021 – 2:16 pm
Charges: 35-44.1-3-5 (218) PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- TRAFFICKING WITH AN INMATE
Bond: No Bond
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Gillis, Derek W
Booking #: 106325
Release Date: 08-22-2021 – 7:38 am
Booking Date: 08-20-2021 – 8:15 am
Charges: 35-43-2-2 (262) CRIMINAL TRESPASS
Bond: $705
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Scott County Inmate Roster – 8-23-21

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Inmates were released from the Detention Center within the last 24 hours.
 
VASQUEZ, EVERINDO
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2021-000843
Release Date:
08-22-2021 – 4:45 pm
Booking Date:
08-22-2021 – 2:01 am
Charges:
IC 9-30-5-1 ~ OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED
IC 9-30-5-1-(B)MA ~ OPERATING VEHICLE WITH AN ACE OF 0.15 OR MORE
BRIDGEWATER, KRISTOPHER
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2021-000841
Release Date:
08-22-2021 – 11:45 am
Booking Date:
08-21-2021 – 2:59 am
Charges:
IC 35-42-2-1.3(a)MA ~ DOMESTIC BATTERY
IC 35-45-2-1(B)FL6 ~ INTIMIDATION

Clark County Inmate Roster – 8-23-21

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Jail Roster 08-23-21

Lawrence County Inmate Roster – 8-23-21

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Lawrence Co bookings

Gary Edward Pellman, age 59, of Jeffersonville

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Gary Edward Pellman, age 59, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at Clark Memorial Hospital.  Born July 12, 1962, in New Albany, he was the son of the late Donald Edward Pellman and Winnie Faye (Hamblin) Pellman who survives.

Gary is survived by his mother, Faye Pellman; 1 brother, Stephen James Pellman; 2 sisters: Donna Carter and Paula Money (Danny); and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Pellman, and a brother-in-law, Alan Carter.

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

www.hughestaylor.net

 
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