Pamela Jayne Oakley, 62, of Paoli Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on November 18, 1958 in Bedford, Indiana to Claude Eugene and Renolda Morrow King. Pamela married Bryan Oakley on June 23, 1984 and he survives.

Pamela was preceded in death by her parents.

She was a member of the West Baden Springs Baptist Church. Pamela was a 1976 graduate of Springs Valley High School. She was employed for 20 years in the Accounting department at Hoosier Uplands and previously employed at Kimball’s. Pamela enjoyed reading and spending time with her family.

Survivors include:

Husband: Bryan Oakley, Paoli, Indiana

Daughter:Sarah (Andrew) Rusch, Bedford, Indiana

Sisters: Cathy Huzvar, Carmel, Indiana

Melissa (Bill) Burton  French Lick, Indiana

Brother: Danny (Orpha) King French Lick, Indiana

Grandchildren: Matthew and Charlotte Rusch also survive Pamela Jayne Oakley.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM till 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 23, 2021 with a funeral service to follow at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home located at 226 W. Campbell St., Paoli, IN 47454.

Interment will follow in the Stampers Creek Cemetery. Due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, guests are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

If you are experiencing any symptoms of illness, such as fevers or chills, cough, shortness of breath, muscle, or body aches, etc., we ask that you do not attend.

Paul Crecelius will officiate.

Online Condolences may be made at www.dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

Kenneth L. Reynolds, age 85, of Salem, Indiana passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021, at 1:45 p.m. in his residence with family at his side.

Kenneth was born August 7, 1935, in Sparksville, Indiana to the late Lewis Everette Reynolds and Flavya Irene Huffman Reynolds.

He had been a lifelong resident of Washington County, Indiana.  He was a graduate of Medora High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving as an EOD technician during the Korean Conflict.  He was a retiree from GKN Sinter Metals in Salem with 35 years of service.

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa D. Reynolds Jean of Salem; grandchildren: Chelsea Reynolds of Fishers, Indiana.

Kala Pelfrey of Salem, Indiana, Kyler Reynolds of Greenwood, Indiana, Kendal Jean of Salem, Indiana; and great-granddaughters: Jessica and Robin Walters of Carrollton, Kentucky.  Also, his sisters: Ruth (Jack) Hook of Springfield, Illinois, Judy Guy of Fishers, Indiana, and Becky Kidd of Bedford, Indiana; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters: Helen Reichenba, Ila Jean, Christina Motsinger, and Martha Cikanek; his brothers:  Lewis Eugene Reynolds, Arthur Wayne Reynolds, and Edwin E. “Dick” Reynolds. 

Also, his wife, Sharon L. Hamilton Reynolds; his sons: Michael D. Reynolds and Richard S. Reynolds; and his daughter, Robin G. Stephenson Reynolds.

 “Last Journey”

There is a train at the station

with a seat reserved just for me….

I’m excited about its destination

as I’ve heard it sets you free….

the trials and tribulations

the pain and stress we breathe

don’t exist where I am going….

only happiness I do believe…

Cremation was chosen; there will be no service.  Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with funeral care.

Jasper P. “Jay” Calloway, age 83, of Salem, passed away Thursday, March 18 at Clark Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Calloway was born November 6, 1937, in Corydon, Indiana the son of Roscoe and Goldie Kintner Callaway.

He was a United States Airforce Veteran.

He was a member of Bunker Hill Christian Church and the Southern Indiana Senior Golf League. He was retired from Cardinal Carryor.

He is survived by his wife: Toy May “Suzy” Futch Calloway they were married on December 1, 1957. He is also survived by five sons: Warren Calloway (Rebecca) of Borden, Paul Calloway (Patti) and, Wesley Calloway both of Pekin, Steven Calloway (Brenda), and Jason Calloway (Chaylon) both of Salem, two sisters: Elsie Banet of Lanesville, and Linda Murphy of Scottsburg, fourteen grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by three brothers: Arlie Calloway, Carl Calloway, and Russell Calloway, a sister: Betty Tomes, a daughter-in-law: Sherrie Calloway, and his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 7PM Monday at Bunker Hill Christian Church. A private graveside service will be held Tuesday.

Visitation will be held Monday from 4PM-until time of service at the church.

Britney Dawn Davisson, age 35, of Salem, Indiana passed away Monday, March 15, 2021, at her residence.

Born May 21, 1985, in Salem, she was the daughter of Nathan Hale Jackson and Christina Lynn Strange. On March 18, 2006, she married J. Davisson.

Britney was a teacher’s aide with the Salem Community Schools; she was a Girl Scout leader of Kentuckiana Troop 2492; and a member of Salem Church of the Nazarene.

She is survived by her husband, J. Davisson; 2 children, Brooklyn Davisson and Jaden Davisson; mother, Christina Lynn Strange; father, Nathan Hale Jackson and stepmother Elizabeth Jackson; 3 brothers: Joseph Jackson, Dustin Jackson, and Seth Trueblood; sister, Kyndal Jackson; and grandmother, Linda Strange.

The funeral service will be held Friday, March 19, 2021, at 1:00 PM at the Salem Church of the Nazarene with Brother Rick Main officiating.

A viewing will be held Friday from 11:00 AM until the time of service at the church.

Burial to follow in Davisson Family Cemetery.

William Junior Allison, age 92 of Salem, Indiana passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 12:30 pm, in his residence.

Born October 30, 1928, in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late William Harvey Allison and Lola Irene (Meadors) Allison.

He served during the Korean War as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army, had been a life resident of Washington County, and was a 1946 graduate of the old Campbellsburg High School. He was a member of the Sellersburg Church of God On July 16, 1949, he married Helen M. (Lone) Allison.

He retired in 2003 from the old Link Handle Company Salem, Indiana and then worked for Securitas as a guard at GKN Sinter Metals in Salem, retiring from there in 2012.

Survivors include: Wife: Helen M. (Lone) Allison
Son: Kent L. Allison of Indianapolis, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by an infant brother: Robert Ross Allison, a brother: Paul Edward Allison, and a sister: Miriam Catherine Mahuron.

Funeral Service: 11:00 am Saturday at Dawalt Funeral Home with Pastor Ardel Bacon officiating.

Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Friday and 9 am until the time of the service on Saturday at Dawalt Funeral Home.

Interment at Crown Hill Cemetery with full military honors

Memorial Contributions to:
Wounded Warrior Project
P. O. Box 758516 Topeka, Kansas 66675
https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/

Wilma “Jo” Josephine Shanks, age 93 of Salem, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021, at 3:12 am, in Salem Crossing Salem.

Born August 8, 1927, in Wauseon, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late
William Joseph and Laura Elizabeth (Mattin) Cooper.

She was a homemaker and a retired employee of Sears.

On June 12, 1957, she married William Kenneth Shanks, who survives.

Also, surviving are:

Daughter: Julie Kathleen Malone of Salem, Indiana
Daughter: Laura Jeanne Hawks of Michigan City, Indiana
Son: Stephen Clarke Shanks of Portland, Oregon
Son: Philip Cooper Shanks of Pleasanton, California.
1 granddaughter: Hope Shanks

Arrangements by Dawalt Funeral Home

Memorial Contributions to: Washington County Humane Society / Salem
Animal Shelter 204 Joseph Street Salem, Indiana 47167 www.hswcin.org