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.

www.hughestaylor.net

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.