Lana A. Wilkes, 60, of English, Indiana died on October 4, 2021 at Baptist Health- Floyd.  Lana was born on December 13, 1960 in Huntingburg, Indiana to the late Basil G. and Fredia M. “Peachie” (Holzbog) Wilkes.

She attended Sulphur Pentecostal Church.

She is survived by her friend, Kevin Jordan of English, Indiana; brother, Mark G. Wilkes of English, Indiana; sister, Gayna Montgomery of English, Indiana; and her special aunt and caregiver, Vivian E. Taylor of Marengo, Indiana.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, Indiana.  Interment will follow in the Birdseye Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Bro. Allen Holzbog will officiate the funeral service.

Memorial contributions can be given to the American Cancer Society.

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

Terry Ballinger, age 58, of Salem passed away Friday, October 1, 2021.  Born May 20, 1964 in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Sylvanus S. Gibson and Doris J. Gibson.

Terry was employed by Churchill Downs as a chef and was a member of Rock of Hope Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvanus and Doris Gibson; her husband, John Ballinger; and a daughter, Tammy Brown.

Terry is survived by 2 sons: Brian Schrayer (Kate) and Bradley Gibson (Jacquelyn Andrews); 1 brother: William Gibson; 2 sisters: Sherry Tedrow and Carol Reece-Salings; 1 granddaughter: Bexley Gibson; 3 nephews; and 3 nieces.

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

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Rosina D. Schwartz, age 4 months, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021.  Born May 7, 2021 in Salem, she was the daughter of David J. Schwartz and Emma M. R. Schwartz who survive.

Rosina is also survived by 2 brothers: Joseph D. Schwartz and Samuel D. Schwartz; 3 sisters: Mary D. Schwartz, Elizabeth D. Schwartz, and Christine D. Schwartz; paternal grandparents: Jake E. Schwartz and Mary S. Schwartz; and maternal grandparents: Melvin J. Schwartz and Susie A. Wengerd.

She was preceded in death by a grandmother, Rosie M. Schwartz.

Private services will be held with burial to follow in Franklin Amish Cemetery.

Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with funeral care.

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Anita Darlene Miller, age 86, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, October 5 at her home.

Mrs. Miller was born July 7, 1935, in Orleans, Indiana the daughter of Maurice and Goldie Mulvaney LaDuke. She was a member of Westview Christian Church, where she served with the Westview Wee Worship Team, the Friendly Neighbors Homemaker Club, and the Westview Ladies Christian Fellowship. Darlene was also a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.

Darlene is survived by her husband: Jerry Miller they were married on September 2, 1966. She is also survived by her children: Debbie Seebold of Salem, Donald Lessig (Carolyn) of Pekin, and Randy Lessig (Marcia) of New Albany, four sisters: Shirley Kendall of Mitchell, Sharon Sands of Salem, Bonnie Burton of Mitchell, and Charlotte Grissom also of Mitchell, four grandchildren: Autumn Sikora, Misty Callaway, Elijah Lessig, and Amber Richards, and 8 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by four brothers: Leon, Dale, Merle, and Gary LaDuke, a son-in-law: Jerry Seebold, a great-granddaughter: Addison Sikora, and her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Saturday, October 9 at Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 4-8 PM and Saturday from 10 AM -until the time of service at the funeral home. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Janice C. Adkins, age 75, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, October 5 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.

Mrs. Adkins was born August 20, 1946, in Campbellsburg the daughter of George and Vandatta Hougland Compton. Janice was a member of the Westside Church of Christ.

She was a class of 1964 Salem High School graduate. Janice was retired from Smith Cabinet.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years: Gary Adkins. She is also survived by two sons: Ted Taylor of Salem, and Gary Adkins (Nicole) of Memphis, a daughter: Laraine Moore (Gary) of Bedford, two sisters: Marsha England of Salem, and Cheryl Hattabaugh of Pekin, six grandchildren: Brittany Hunt, Mariah Hunt, Derek Tanksley, Alexa Adkins, Kyrsten Adkins, and Bella Moore, four great-grandchildren: Damion Adkins, Stella Harkness, Miley Harkness, and Dakota Tanksley, and many nieces and nephews, and family and friends who will all miss her dearly.

She is preceded in death by a daughter: Gina Tanksley, and her parents.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, October 8 at Weathers Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 10 AM -until the time of service at the funeral home.

Marvin Lee Sease, age 76, of Salem, passed away Friday, October 1 at his home.

Mr. Sease was born September 3, 1945 in Salem the son of Harry Sease and Mildred Nale Sease. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and a former member of Western Hill Golf Club. Marvin was retired from Childcraft Industries in Salem.

Marvin is survived by his wife: Betty Freed Sease they were married on April 10, 1970. He is also survived by a son: Steven Sease of French Lick, a daughter: Stephanie Sabens (Steve) of Salem, four brothers: Bob Sease of Lincolnton, NC, Freddie Sease, Randy Sease, and Brian Sease all of Salem, a sister: Sharon Jones of Lincolnton, NC, two granddaughters: Taylor Chastain (Kade) of Orleans, and Chloey Sabens of Salem, and one great-grandchild: Kohen Chastain.

He is preceded in death by two brothers: Charles Sease and Roger Sease, two sisters: Wilma Schreiber, and Thelma Cox, and his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Tuesday, October 5 at Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Saltillo Cemetery with military honors.

Visitation will be held Monday from 4-8 PM and Tuesday from 12 PM until the time of service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Amedisys Hospice at 3854 American Way, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 and Springs Valley FFA at 326 S. Larry Bird Blvd. French Lick, IN 47432.

Shirley Ann Stewart, age 89 of Salem, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021, in her residence.

Born July 31, 1932, in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Hobart and Marguerite (Carter) Zink.

She was a member of the Fishing Creek Christian Church, had been a life resident of Washington County was a 1950 graduate of Salem High School and was a former Miss Indiana Fire Chief.

She was a retired cashier from the old IGA Grocery Store and a former employee of the Washington County Treasurer’s Office. She was a member of the Salem Senior Citizens and the Euchre Club.

On July 30, 1950, she married Bert Stewart Jr., who passed away July 10, 2015.

Survivors include 2 Sons: Rickie E. Stewart and Kevin W. (Dawn) Stewart of Salem; Sister: Carolyn Wineinger-Naugle of Salem; Grandchildren: Brad Stewart, Kellie (Rob) Carl, Kyle (Leah) Stewart, Kala (Daniel) Ponder, Richie (Elizabeth) Stewart and Robbie (Laura) Stewart and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by 1 brother, Harold Zink.

Funeral Service: 12:00 Noon Saturday at Dawalt Funeral Home, followed by interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Visitation: 4 to 7 pm Friday and 11 am until the time of the service on Saturday.

Memorial Contributions to:
Fishing Creek Christian Church
4577 North Cox Ferry Road
Salem, Indiana 47167