Jetta A. Burton, age 89 of Salem, Indiana passed away Monday, June 2,2025 at 2:35 am, in Meadow View Health & Rehabilitation Salem, Indiana.

Born July 13, 1935 in New Albany, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Albert Arvel Martin and Margaret (Adams) Martin.

She had been a life resident of Floyd and Washington Counties and was a 1953 graduate of New Albany High School.

Jetta was a retired employee of the old Smith Cabinet Manufacturing Company in Salem, retiring in 1998, was a member of the D. A. R. and was a talented artist.

On February 14, 1954 she married William R. Kemp Sr., who passed away August 12, 1978. On October 16, 1979 she married Albert Burton Sr., who passed away September 2, 2020.

Survivors include: Daughter: Roberta May of Salem; Son: William R. (Pamela) Kemp Jr. of Paoli; 2 Stepsons: Albert Burton Jr. of Portland, Tennessee and Danny Burton of Hamilton, Ohio; Granddaughter: Corissa Campbell and 4 great grandsons.

She was preceded in death by daughter: Cindy House Womack; 2 grandsons:
Andrew Sage and Michael Ray House; brother: James Martin and sister:
Janice Martin Roberts.

Funeral Service Friday, June 6th at 2pm at Dawalt Funeral Home, followed by interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Visitation: 12 Noon to 2pm Friday at Dawalt Funeral Home

In lieu of flowers and memorial gifts the family requests donations to:

Washington County Humane Society / Salem Animal Shelter
204 W. Joseph Street
Salem, Indiana 47167
https://humanesocietysalemin.org/

Mary Jane “Janie” Compton, 77, of Paoli, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Paoli Health and Living.

She was born February 3, 1948, in Paoli, IN to Howard W. Compton and Virginia Payton Compton, both of whom preceded him. 

She was also preceded by:
Son: Troy Dale Terry
Brother: Ronald R. Compton
Sisters: Margie Morgan, Karen Henson, Beverly Wood

Mary was a member of the Sulphur Creek Church and the Orange County Dirt Diggers Club.

She was a member of the Paoli High School class of 1966.

Mary was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her entire family. She especially enjoyed the children in her family and spending time with them.

Mary is survived by:
3 Brothers: Howard C (Gloria) Compton Paoli, IN
James Compton French Lick, IN
Larry Ray (Missy) Compton Paoli, IN

4 Sisters: Barbara Phillips Paoli, IN
Patricia (Ward) Tuell French Lick, IN
Sandra Asbery Orleans, IN
Judy (Tim) Bunch Parma, OH
Tammy Burton Orleans, IN
Laura Compton Orleans, IN

Several loved nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service to be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday May 28, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Location: Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN.

Visitation will also be from 9:00 AM until the time
of the service on Wednesday.

Interment to follow funeral service at Sulphur Creek Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

Christina Jewell Bowsman, age 75 of Salem, Indiana passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 06:09 am, in Baptist Health Floyd New Albany.

Born January 19, 1950 in Bedford, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late James Ira Goen and Elizabeth Triphinia (Blevins) Goen.

“Christina dedicated 37 years of compassionate service to Salem Crossing, formerly known as Heritage House, where she began her career on February 1, 1989. As the very first person hired, she proudly wheeled the facility’s first resident through the doors—a moment that marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment to care. Serving as the laundry and housekeeping supervisor, Christina took immense pride in her work and was known for the deep, genuine relationships she built with residents over the years. Her dedication, warmth, and attention to detail left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.”

She was baptized at Mill Creek Baptist Church, had been a life resident of Washington County and loved gardening in her free time, going yard selling, reading books, and spending time with her puppies.

She married Woodrow Davidson, who passed away June 16, 1973.

On November 25, 1988 she married Paul Allen Bowsman, who passed away January 12, 2022.

Survivors include: Son: Jimmy (Gina) Davidson of Salem, Indiana; Sister: Brenda (Jerry) Rice of Oneida, Kentucky; Stepson: Rod (Lori) Back of Salem, Indiana; Stepdaughter: Melissa (Chuck) Hubbard of Salem, Indiana; Grandson: Matthew (Brittany) Davidson; Granddaughter: Amber (Matthew) Brickey; Grandson: Dalton (Miranda) Morris; Granddaughter: Courtney (Adam) Losson; Grandson: Tyler (Mariah) Hubbard; Granddaughter: Shelbie (Shaun) Lehman; Granddaughter: Makayla (Dillon) Back; Fur Babies: Roxy & Sawyer and 26 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by son, Jeffrey Davidson & daughter, Velisha Darlene Davidson and brother Harold “Buck” Frye.

Danny Easterday, 80, of Orleans, passed away at home on May 15, 2025.

He was born March 15, 1945, in Paoli, IN to Phillip Easterday Sr. and Majel Kathleene Elliott Easterday.  

He married Lisa Evans on March 17, 1997, and she survives. 

Danny was preceded by His Parents and a son Tyler Burton Easterday

Danny was a member of the Paoli High School Class of 1963 and Purdue University Class of 1967.

Danny was a grain farmer his whole life in both Orange and Washington Counties.

He co-owned and operated Easterday Bros. Implement, Deer Country Equipment, D&P Grain, Easterday Bros. Grain, and Easterday Agriculture.

He was also a member of the board of directors for Orange County REMC for 33 years.

Danny loved boating and saltwater fishing in the Gulf of America.

He also loved trucking and hauling large equipment to the dealerships and to his customers.

Danny is survived by:
Wife: Lisa Easterday Orleans, IN
2 Daughters: Tiffany Lynn (Paul) Boelke Westfield, IN
Tara Brooke (Trenton) Cooper Orleans, IN
1 Stepson: Heath Allen (Sarah) Grissom Orleans, IN
1 Stepdaughter: Shandi Nicole (Doug) Thomas Mitchell, IN
2 Brothers: Phillip Jr. (Janice) Easterday Orleans, IN
Thomas (Pam) Easterday Orleans, IN
3 Sisters: Becky Carol Owen Paoli, IN
Sheila (Steve) Condra Washington, IN
Joyce Ann (Kevin) Hawkins Mitchell, IN
5 Grandchildren: Braden Boelke, Ella McClellan, Shaylin Thomas, Brooke Boelke, and Ava Cooper.

Funeral Service to be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday May 20, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, May 19, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN.

Interment to follow funeral service at Fairview Cemetery in Orleans, IN.

In lieu of flowers, the family of Danny requests donations to be made to either the Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy Foundation or the American Cancer Society.

Larry Tipton, age 83, passed away on June 1, 2025 at his residence.

Larry was born in Louisville, Kentucky to Marvin Tipton and Mamie Ellen Kappel Tipton. He married Diane Tipton of Chicago, IL in 1964.

He is survived by his wife Diane, one son, Timothy Tipton of Salem. One daughter, Tammy Brawand of Louisville, KY. A granddaughter, Sierra Tipton of Salem and sister Linda Pinkston of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson Dakota Tipton, sister, Dorris Belcher, and four brothers Bobby Tipton, Johnny Tipton, Bruce Tipton, and Billy Ray Tipton.

Mr. Tipton was a Veteran of the United States Navy and retired from General Electric as a Laborer after 30 years.

Cremation was chosen.