Jackson County Inmate Roster – 12-28-17
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Washington County Sheriff’s Department
Tausha J Manns, 39, Jeffersonville

Robert Jerome Gettelfinger, age 96, resident of Corpus Christi, Texas,
passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017.
Robert was born October 23, 1921 at New Albany, Indiana to the late Raymond P. and Omega Margaret Schmidt Gettelfinger, Sr.
Robert was retired from Education Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, and an Air Force Veteran of WW II, decorated with Distinguish Flying Cross and Legion of Merit, retiring as an Air Force Colonel.
He also was a Catholic Church Deacon.
Also, preceding him in death were his wife, Doris F. Meiman Gettelfinger:
brothers; John B., Daniel J., Raymond P. Gettelfinger, Jr: sister; Jane F.
Block.
Surviving are sons: Dr. Dennis M. Gettelfinger (Lynne) of Mt. Pleasant,
SC; Geoffrey J. Gettelfinger (Lori) of Princeton Junction, NJ: Daughters;
Nancy M. and Joan T. Gettelfinger, of Corpus Christi, TX: Brother; Ralph
F. Gettelfinger, Clarksville, IN: Sister; Mary E. Mattingly (William) of
Jeffersonville, IN; Five Grandchildren.
Funeral 11 A.M. Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Saint Bernard Catholic
Church, 7600 Hwy 337 NW, Depauw, IN with burial in the church
cemetery.
Visitation 2 – 8 P.M. Friday and after 9 A.M. Saturday at Swarens Funeral
Home, 1405 Hwy 64 NW, Ramsey, IN.
Washington County Inmate Roster
Washington County Sheriff’s Department
Paula Kiper, 42, Salem

Washington County Sheriff’s Department
Donald J. Couch, 32, Salem

Washington County Sheriff’s Department
Alicia Michelle Miller, 30, Salem

Salem Police Department
Chad Israel Cheatham, 38, Salem

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On Christmas morning, multiple police agencies worked together to arrest a Madison, Indiana man who fled from police in a vehicle in Jefferson County.
The incident began at approximately 8:40 am when Madison Police Officer Dylan Barnes attempted to stop a red 1996 Dodge truck, being driven by Travis L. Melton, age 18, Madison, on Virginia Drive near Kentucky Avenue.
Melton fled from Officer Barnes in the vehicle. The pursuit went into western Jefferson County where officers lost sight of the vehicle.
Trooper Andrew Garrett soon observed the vehicle near the intersection of Chicken Run Road and Thompson Road and attempted to stop the vehicle.
Melton then fled from Trp. Garrett and Deputy Ben Flint, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department in the vehicle.
A short distance later, Melton’s truck struck a tire deflation device that was deployed in the roadway by Deputy Shane Gibson.
Melton then came to a stop and attempted to resist arrest. Deputy Flint’s K-9 partner, Meko, assisted in apprehending Melton.
Melton was taken into custody and was transported to the Jefferson County Jail where he was initially held on charges of Resisting Law Enforcement, Reckless Driving, Operating While Intoxicated, and Criminal Recklessness.
Trp. Garrett was assisted by numerous officers from the Madison Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department.
Alan Dale Storms, 62, of Orleans, passed away at 6:07 PM on December
25, 2017 at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington.
He was born April 1, 1955 in West Plains, Missouri, the son of Grover
and Margaret B. (Cox) Storms.
He married Pamela on August 13, 1981 and she survives.
He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene Church in Orleans and
of the VFW men’s auxiliary in Mitchell. He worked at Paoli INC. for 25
years and also worked construction and did mechanic work.
He is survived by his wife of Orleans; one son, Joseph Storms of
Orleans; three step sons, Harold Whisler of Kansas City, MO, Homer
Whisler of West Plains, MO and Anthony Whisler of Orleans; two
sisters, Virginia Hensley of Thayer, MO and Mary Hampton of Belton,
MO; several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Zettie Storms; one
stepson, Terry Whiser; one sister Ruth Ann Bullock; four brothers,
Homer, Ted, Paul and Wayne Storms and one half-brother Craig
Hackney.
The funeral will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 29, 2017 at the
Orleans Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Jerry Richardson
officiating.
Burial will be later in the Old Union Cemetery, Orleans.
Friends are invited to visitation at the church from 12:00 PM until
service time.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at ochstetrick.net
Audrey Nichols, age 99, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on December 24, 2017 at the Meadow View Health & Rehab Center in Salem.
She was born on April 4, 1918 in Borden, Indiana.
Audrey was a former cook at the Borden School District. She was a volunteer at the Salem Hospital for several years. She was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church.
Survivors include 3 grandsons, Jeff Nichols of Salem, Aaron Nichols of Bedford, & Randy Nichols of Mitchell; daughter in law, Sandra Sue Nichols of Salem; 2 great grandchildren & 7 great-great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by husband, James Harold Nichols; son, William Randall Nichols.
The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Thursday at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Borden.
Viewing will be from 11:00AM until time of service at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Borden. Alan Ball will officiate.
Online expressions: www.hughestaylor.net
Donald Eugene Nice passed away on December 26, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family who cared for him in his final months. He was 84.
He was a retired farmer, a Dekalb Seed Corn dealer for 26 years, and former Superintendent of the Posey Township Water Corporation.
He was a former member of the Indiana National Guard, a Fredericksburg Lions Club member, a trustee and deacon for the Livonia Baptist Church, and a former Howard Township volunteer fireman, and a volunteer for the Washington County Food Bank, the Red Cross blood drive, the Friends of Beck’s Mill, and various others.
He was a 1952 graduate of Salem High School.
He is survived by his wife of 59 ½ years, Jerlene (Jerri) Aaron Nice; children Sandra Brown and husband Bronie of Campbellsburg, IN; Jennifer Schoch and husband Dr. Lawrence Schoch of Madison, IN; Matt Nice and wife Glenda of Crawfordsville, IN; Tim Nice and wife Lisa of Salem; 8 grandchildren, Samuel (Roberta), Emily, Cora, and Evan Brown, Annie Orrill, and Ryan, Kacie, and Jaelen Nice; and 4 great-children, Isaac, Evelyn, Alsea, and Elijah.
Also surviving are sister Barbara Curry and brother Kenneth Nice and many loving in-laws and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Melvin Elmer Nice and Edith Kellams Nice, a sister Carolyn Hauger, and infant brother Thomas Nice.
Don was an enthusiastic sports fan especially basketball when his sons and grandson played, a lifelong farmer who loved being on a tractor or looking over his fields, a helpful neighbor who would drop what he was doing to go to someone’s aid, a very hard worker who never stopped being busy until his illness, an avid conversationalist who never met a stranger, and a devoted husband, father, brother, and son who loved his family.
The family has designated the following memorials: The Livonia Cemetery Fund, The Livonia Baptist Church, and the Washington County Food Bank.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:00PM at Livonia Baptist Church.
Burial will follow in Livonia Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8PM at Weathers Funeral Home and Friday from 11AM-time of service at the church.