Jan John, age 62, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020.

Her husband of 32 years, Dr. Maurice John, recalls their adventures traveling. The two were madly in love, attached at the hip. He enjoyed gifting Jan with big trips for her birthdays; Mount Kilimanjaro for her 40th, Machu Picchu for her 50th, and to celebrate 60 they trekked through Nepal. They had so many great adventures together… white water rafting down the Zambezi, snow skiing, biking through Italy, and doing Tour de France climbs. He’d already started planning for her 70th.

Born in Salem, Indiana to Richard Williams (Sue) and Della Brace (all surviving), Jan had a passion for life. She was vibrant, full of energy, the life of every party. Jan was also down to Earth and would go out of her way to put others first. She lived by the Golden Rule

Jan’s infectious smile will be missed by her many survivors: her sons Aaron Jones (Susan) & Adam Sears (Ashley), her stepsons Chris (Jenny) & Schuyler (Christina), her siblings: Terri Dawson, Tracy Logan, & Brett Williams, and her grandchildren: Cody Sears, Kenyon, Kemper, Colston, Ryder, & Bode John, and her many Colorado friends. Jan’s life may have been cut short, but it was truly well lived.

Under CDC guidelines, you are requested to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Public visitation will be held 1-4 PM Saturday, at Pearson’s Funeral Home 149 Breckenridge Lane, followed by a private service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to J Graham Brown Cancer Center or National Multiple Sclerosis Association 1201 Story Ave. Ste. 200 Louisville, KY 40206.

Terry Blain Voyles, age 66, of Salem, passed away Thursday, September 10 at his home.

Voyles was born March 29, 1954 in Washington County, Indiana the son of Orvil “Bill” and Margaret Joyce Voyles.  He was an electrician/maintenance worker for the City of Jeffersonville, Wastewater Division.

Terry is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jo Ann Sermon Voyles, and three sisters:  Linda Davis (Mark) of Salem, Karen Hehr of Salem and Betty Duff (David) of Fredericksburg, and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers:  Larry Voyles and Daniel Voyles.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 11AM at Kansas Cemetery. 

Visitation with the family will be at the gravesite from 10-11AM. 

Per the State of Indiana’s mandate, if social distancing cannot be maintained, masks are required. 

In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to Weathers Funeral Home, 106 S. Shelby St. Salem, IN  47167 to help with funeral expenses or to Salem Animal Shelter, 204 Joseph St. Salem, IN 47167.

Mrs. Wilma Voyles age 69, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, September 9 at Salem Crossing.

Mrs. Voyles was born October 20, 1950 in Creekville, Kentucky the daughter of Bernard and Doshia Griffitts Sizemore. She attended Palmyra Church of Christ. She was a 1968 graduate of West Washington High School. She received her degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University Southeast. Wilma was a Title One teacher’s aide at West Washington Schools. She was the co-owner of GVSI. She enjoyed reading, working puzzles, spending time with family, cooking, and yearly vacations.

She is survived by her husband: George Voyles they were married July 8, 1968. She is also survived by her son: Joseph Voyles (Beth) of Salem, a daughter: Lisa Nice (Troy) of Salem, three brothers: Larry Sizemore of Salem, Fred Sizemore of Paoli, and Terry Sizemore of Hardinsburg, a sister: Lola Tincher of Naples, Florida, and five grandchildren: Keith Abel (Abby Nash) of New Albany, Kalen Nice, Courtney Nice (Lathan Rough), Camren Voyles, and Lettie Nice all of Salem.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Monday, September 14 at Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Kansas Cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday from 1PM-5PM and Monday from 11AM-until time of service at the funeral home.

Cletis E. Ashabraner, age 95 of Salem, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 2:20 pm, in the Meadow View Health Care Center.

Born April 24, 1925 in Martinsburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Guy D. and Mary E. (Dodge) Motsinger.

She was a retired employee of the old B.F. Goodrich Plant in Salem, a member of Martinsburg Church of Christ and had been a life resident of Washington County.

On August 3, 1941 she married Loren C. Ashabraner, who passed away on September 16, 1996.

Survivors include: 3 Daughters: Donna L. Trett of Lake Worth, Florida, Susan E. Hopkins of Pekin and Sharon E. Gorman of Salem; 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: 1 son: Danny Ashabraner, 4 brothers: Howard, Norman, Kent and Berkey Motsinger and 1 grandson: Jeremy Ashabraner.

A Private Family Funeral Service will be held followed by interment in Martinsburg Cemetery.

The Family Requests Donations to:
Martinsburg Cemetery
C/o Craig Martin/ Billy Martin’s Store
10295 S State Road 335
Pekin, IN 47165

Fern Sowder, age 92 of Salem, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020, at 12:03 pm, in Salem Crossing.

Born July 24, 1928, in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Bessie Norton.

She was a retired employee of the old Smith Cabinet Manufacturing Company in Salem, a graduate of Mt. Vernon, Kentucky High School, loved country music, and was an avid Quilter.

On April 6, 1946, she married Howard Sowder, who passed away on October 27, 1993.

Survivors include 3 Daughters: Reda (Perry) Alexander of Salem, Judy (Charlie) Nicley of Mt. Vernon, Kentucky and Janet (Dave Sebastian) Bowling of Salem; 2 Sons: Vernon (Jenny) Sowder of Mt. Vernon, Kentucky and Randall (Scarlet) Sowder of Salem; 2 Brothers: Kent Sowder of LaGrange, Kentucky and Jerome (Barbara) Cox of Honolulu, Hawaii; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Service: 2:00 pm Tuesday at Dawalt Funeral Home with Minister Annetta Rosenburg officiating.

Visitation: 11 am until the time of the service on Tuesday.
Interment at Winslow Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions to:
Winslow Cemetery Fund
C/O Rhonda & Lester Sowder
3713 North Glen Miller Road
Salem, Indiana 47167