The day Carmelita Sue Jean had been living for came on August 18, 2021, when she met her Lord and Savior.  She was born on January 16, 1938, to Wilmer and Marjorie Myers of Pekin, Indiana.

Carmelita’s deep love of her family was surpassed only by her love for God.

She was a wonderful friend to friends and strangers alike. Known for her love of cooking, she prepared many meals for friends and family.  

When sitting down at her table, one knew they were going to have a delicious meal and be encouraged, possibly called out and strengthened (if you know, you know). 

Those who know her life and the way in which she lived it will say she finished well.  Carmelita was a force for good in her community, her church, and her family. 

She demonstrated a never-wavering faith and willingness to share it with all who would listen.

Those who mourn her passing include her husband of 61 years, Burl, and two daughters, Jennifer Tomlinson and her husband Wade and Allison Ezzell and her husband Joe, along with four grandchildren, Hope Tomlinson, Carter and Katie Ezzell, and Macie Tomlinson. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Riley Jean Tomlinson. 

Visitation will be held at Southern Hills Church, 1645 S. Highway 135, Salem, Indiana on Sunday, August 22 from 2-8 PM and Monday, August 23 from 10 AM -time of service. 

The funeral will take place on Monday, August 23 at 11 AM at Southern Hills Church with interment to follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.   

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Washington County Community Foundation or the Southern Hills Church benevolence fund.

Earl L. Stewart, age 91, of Borden, Indiana passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany. Born April 10, 1930, in Salem, he was the son of the late Sherman Stewart and Fern (Mantooth) Stewart. On July 22, 1972, he married Judith M. (Alexander) Stewart who survives.

Earl was an Air Force Veteran having served in the Korean War; was a retired employee of New Hope; was an avid NASCAR fan, and loved gardening.

Survivors include his wife, Judith Stewart; 4 children: Connie Hurst (Stanley), Aundray Stewart (Tanya), Missy Chappelle (Kevin), and Calvin Stewart; 3 step-children, Saundra Sajek (Jim), Pam Rutherford (Paul), and John Lovell; 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, 7 step-grandchildren, and 8 step great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, 5 sisters, 1 grandson, 1 stepson, and 1 step-grandson.

The funeral service will be Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at 5:00 PM at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home-Borden Chapel.

A viewing will be Wednesday from 2:00 PM until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial to follow in Olive Branch Cemetery with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Legion Post 41 or VFW.

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Carl Bailey Payne, 77, of Orleans, passed away at 4:16 AM on August 17, 2021, at IU Health Paoli Hospital.

He was born August 25, 1943, in Palmer, TN, the son of Buddy and Lucy Mae (Green) Payne.

He married Terry (Kroushaur) Payne for over four-seven years and she survives.

He owned Payne Vending for over thirty years.  He enjoyed spending time with grandchildren, going to yard sales and auctions and he was a workaholic.

He is survived by his wife, Terry of Orleans; five children, Carly Payne of Gruetli Laager, TN, Shannon Fravel (Doug) of New Salsberry, IN, Jason Payne of Gruetli Laager, TN, Jared Payne (Lynn) of Gruetli Laager, TN and Tosha Grassman (Andrew) of Paoli; thirteen grandchildren; four siblings, Kenny Payne, Rachel Burnett, Jewell Wells, and Charles Payne.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Hershal Payne.

A memorial service will be at 6:30 PM on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home in Orleans with Pastor Thomas Bostic officiating.

Friends are invited to visitation at the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00 until service time.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at ochstetrick.net.