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Misty Dawn Coleman, 46, Campbellsburg

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Misty Dawn Coleman, age 46 of Campbellsburg, passed away Tuesday, May
25, 2021 at 12:15 pm.

Born June 22, 1974, in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of Larry and
Pamela (Bennett) Floyd.

She was a homemaker and had been a life resident of Washington County.

Survivors include — 4 Daughters: Danielle Coleman of Campbellsburg,
Hannah (Lane Smith) Coleman of Jeffersonville, Isabella McCarty of
Jeffersonville and Rihanna Johnson of Salem; Mother: Pamela Floyd of
Campbellsburg; Father: Larry Floyd of Campbellsburg and 1 Granddaughter:
Samantha Coleman.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents and an uncle.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 pm on Tuesday, June 8th at the Dawalt Funeral
Home.

Verta Sullivan, age 88, of Campbellsburg

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Verta Sullivan, age 88, of Campbellsburg, passed away Sunday, May 30 at her home with her daughter and granddaughter by her side.

Mrs. Sullivan was born March 25, 1933, in Clay County, Kentucky the daughter of Bradley and Lena Combs Hensley.  She was a retired employee of the State of Florida.

Verta is survived by one daughter:  Norine Knight (Tony) of Campbellsburg, one brother:  Gilbert Hensley of Richmond, Indiana, 6 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by two daughters:  Veronica Hamilton and Brenda Pumphrey, five brothers:  Jamie Hensley, Elbert Hensley, Arthur Hensley, Earl Hensley and Conley Hensley, three sisters:  Gladys Daniels, Helen Jones, and Martha Webb, one grandson:  Troy Pumphrey and one great-grandson:  Ian Catlett. 

Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 PM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Walnut Ridge Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday from 11 AM -time of service.

Shannon Wells, age 55, of Salem

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Shannon Wells, age 55, of Salem, passed away Thursday, May 27 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Shannon was born in Salem on November 26, 1965.  She was raised in the First Christian Church of Borden and graduated from Borden High School.  She went on to graduate from IU Bloomington, where she obtained multiple degrees, including her master’s in teaching

Shannon had many passions in life, which including Christ, her family (especially her sons), her 3rd-grade teaching career, sunsets, travel, and playing cards, specifically Spades.  She adored her time with her grandnieces and nephews as well.

She is survived by her father:  William Alexander (Michelle), her mother:  Alvnell Leach (Gary), her husband of 31 years:  David A. Wells, sons:  Mark Hibbs (Katie Wilson), David A. Wells II (Meghan Falkenberg), and Daniel Wells.  She is also survived by three sisters:  Michelle Yount (Roger), Sandy Shawler (Tom), and Jackie Roberts, and many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.

Shannon was preceded in death by her daughter:  Sara Renee Wells.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM at Weathers Funeral Home. 

Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. 

Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-8 PM and Wednesday from 9 AM -time of service.

A Celebration of Life service will follow at Cornerstone Hall, 1500 E. RC Morris Drive Salem, IN  47167. 

Memorial donations may be made to:  WCCF Mrs. Wells Field Trip Fund. 

Elmer Bush, 75, of Paoli

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Elmer Bush, 75, of Paoli Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at IU Health in Bloomington, Indiana.  Hhe was born in Mitchell, Indiana on July 3, 1945, to Charles and Naomi Stewart Bush. He married Yvonne Yopp on October 12, 1979, and she preceded him in death.

Elmer was preceded in death by his wife, parents, daughter, Deanna Andrews, and brothers, Ray Bush and John Busch.

He was in National Guard from 1963-1969. Elmer was a member of the American Legion Post 250 in Mitchell IN.

He was a Christian baptized in the Baptist Faith. Elmer retired from Carpenter Body Works and Jasper Engines in Carefree, Indiana. He was currently employed at Lost River Career Cooperative.

Survivors include:

Sons: Eric (Lisa) Bush, Bloomington, Indiana; Daniel Bush, Mitchell, Indiana; Steven Bush, Bedford, Indiana; Joe Bush, Bedford, Indiana; Chris (Jennifer), Mitchell, Indiana; Joe Yopp, Paoli, Indiana; Eddie (Sarah) Yopp, Paoli, Indiana

Brothers: Mike (Juanita) Bush, Orleans, Indiana, Clarence (Louise) Bush , Orleans, Indiana; Jim (Tammy) Bush, Orleans, Indiana; Paul Bush, Mitchell, Indiana

Sisters: Edna Marlatt, Logansport, Indiana; Janet (Richard) Wisley, Orleans, Indiana;   Sharon Baker, Frankfort, Indiana;  Oneita (Jim) Roach, Bloomfield, Indiana; Gale (Bill) Spadie, Springville, Indiana; Elnora King, Mitchell, Indiana

14-Grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews also survive Elmer Bush.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home located at 226 W. Campbell St. Paoli IN 47454.

Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 PM Friday, June 4, 2021, and from 9:00 AM until the time of service on Saturday. Interment will follow in the Mitchell Community Cemetery.

Pastor Jim Roach will officiate

Online Condolences may be made at www.dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

Officers Respond to Second Motorcycle Accident Memorial Day

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Washington County Sheriff’s Department officers responded to two motorcycle accidents on Memorial Day.

The first resulted in a fatality (see related story) and the second one on White River Road in Northwestern Washington County sent a Salem man to the hospital.  

Officers responded to both accidents around 8:49p. 

According to Detective Brad Naugle and Sheriff Brent Miller, evidence at the scene indicated that Thomas E. Casey Jr. of Salem was traveling on White River Road on his 2000 Kawasaki motorcycle. 

Police said he failed to maneuver a curve and drove into a ditch, causing the cycle to flip and eject Thomas. 

He was transported to St. Vincent Hospital and later transported to University of Louisville hospital for neck and internal injuries. 

Police said alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the crash. 

TUESDAY’S (JUNE 1) SERIES OPENER POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN

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The Louisville Bats announced that Tuesday’s 7 p.m. game against the St. Paul Saints (June 1) has been postponed due to rain.

The Bats and Saints will continue their regularly scheduled series tomorrow, Wednesday, June 2, at 7 p.m., before playing a doubleheader on Thursday, June 3.

Thursday’s doubleheader will feature two seven-inning contests at Louisville Slugger Field beginning at 5:30 p.m. (gates open at 5 p.m.). The second contest of the twin bill will begin approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first game.

Fans can redeem their tickets from Tuesday’s game for any remaining contest during the current homestand (through June 6) by emailing info@batsbaseball.com. To redeem tickets for a 2021 home game scheduled after the completion of the current homestand, ticket holders are asked to wait until June 16 to email their requests. After June 16, fans can request their tickets by emailing info@batsbaseball.com.

Additional information regarding ticket exchange procedures will be emailed to the person who originally purchased the tickets.

Please call the Louisville Bats Box Office at (502) 212-2287 with any questions, Mon-Fri (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.).

Fair Baby Contest Set for June 12 at Bradie Shrum Safe Room

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The Washington County Baby Contest will be held at the Bradie M. Shrum Safe Room in Salem on Saturday, June 12. 

Registration is at Noon with the contest getting underway at 1p. 

This year’s theme reflects the theme of the fair – “Celebrating the Hoosier Spirit.”

The entry fee is $6 per child. Admission is $4. 

There are 14 categories, including:

  • 0-6 Months, Boys and Girls
  • 7-12 Months, Boys and Girls
  • 13-18 Months, Boys and Girls
  • 19-24 Months, Boys and Girls
  • 25-30 Months, Boys and Girls
  • 31-36 Months, Boys and Girls
  • Multiples, Boys and Girls

Contact Superintendent Becky White at 812.620.7271 for additional information.

31-year-old Salem Man Killed in Memorial Day Crash

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Troopers from Indiana State Police – Sellersburg are investigating a fatal car versus motorcycle crash that occurred Monday evening on a rural county road in northwestern Washington County. 

Around 8:49 Monday evening, Troopers Kyle Taylor and Eric Powers, along with units from the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, Washington County EMS, and the Campbellsburg Fire Department, responded to a crash in the 7000 block of North White River Road. 

When units arrived, they found two vehicles, a green 2000 Suzuki motorcycle and a 2001 Mercury Mountaineer SUV, off the east side of the roadway. 

The driver of the motorcycle, Jacob W. Lengel, 31, of Salem, Indiana, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The driver of the Mountaineer, a 17-year-old male from Campbellsburg, Indiana, was not injured. 

An Indiana State Police crash reconstruction team was called to assist.  After a preliminary investigation, officers believe the motorcycle was southbound on White River Road and traveling at a high rate of speed. 

Investigators say the bike went left-of-center after rounding a corner and cresting a hill.  Evidence at the scene indicates the driver of the northbound SUV attempted to avoid striking the motorcycle; however, both vehicles hit head-on on the east side of the roadway. 

Investigators remained on-scene until approximately 1 a.m. on Tuesday.

Alcohol is believed to be a factor in this crash.

This crash is still under investigation. 

Citizens Call Leads to Deputies Making Big Hit on Methamphetamine

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On May 25, 2021, First Sergeant John Hartman and Deputies Skylar Thompson and Josh Juliot responded to a suspicious person at a local business in rural Scott County

Upon arrival, an investigation led to deputies locating nearly 17 grams of methamphetamine, suspected heroin, and paraphernalia. 

After the investigation deputies arrested Travis Brock, 39, of Scottsburg for Possession of Methamphetamine At Least 10 Grams but Less than 28 Grams, Possession of Cocaine or a Schedule I or II Narcotic Drug, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, and Possession of Paraphernalia. 

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Sheriff Goodin praised the callers, stating this is a classic example of community-oriented policing. 

Sheriff Goodin Visits Local Elementary Schools

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Within the last couple of weeks of school, Scott County Sheriff Jerry Goodin visited fifth grade students at Austin Elementary, Lexington Elementary, Johnson Elementary, Scottsburg Elementary and Vienna-Finley Elementary to describe the roles and jobs of police officers in our society. He also talked about making good choices and provided a book to all the students to read.