A 55-year old Crothersville woman was killed by a drunk driver in Salem on Saturday night.
Jerry Elliott, 52, Salem, was traveling south on State Road 39 and lost control of his vehicle and struck an embankment on the west side of the road and flipped over.
Passenger Imogene Hall, 55, Crothersville was ejected from the 2000 Jeep Cherokee and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police responded after a 911 call at 8:48p to the area of Power Line Road.
Elliott was transported to St. Vincent Salem Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries.
Elliott was then transported to the Washington County Detention Center where he was booked in under alcohol-related charges.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by Sheriff Roger Newlon, Washington County EMS, Gibson Township Fire Department, Salem Fire Department, Wilcox Towing and the Washington County Coroner’s Office and the Indiana State Police and Scott County Sheriff’s Department.
Josey Lee Wells, age 36, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on June 23, 2017 at his residence. He was born on June 3, 1981 in Salem, Indiana.
Survivors include his mother & step father, Patricia Renee (Roberts) Hardin & Joseph W. Hardin; grandmother, Barbara L. Vanover; 2 brothers, James R Wells JR & Jeffery Wells; sister, Jessica M. Wells; 2 step brothers, Travis W. Hardin & Joey E. Hardin; step sister, Stacey J. Hardin; aunt & uncle, Randy & Teena Balentine; 4 nieces Nevaeh E. Wells, Evelyn J. Wells, Amelia I.R. Wells, & Kylie M. Lloyd; 3 nephews, Zachariah T. Wells, Kayden M Lloyd, & Gabriel J. Lloyd; best buddies Tony Boes, Shane Hargis, & Justin Gray.
Preceded in death by his father, James R. Wells.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Friday at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Pekin. Viewing will be from 4-8 PM Thursday and Friday from 9:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Franklin Cemetery.
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After serving 40 years with the Indiana State Police, Joe Vetter has decided it’s time to retire and enjoy more time with his wife and family.
Vetter started his career with the Indiana State Police in 1977 when he graduated from the academy and was assigned to the Connersville Post. In 1979 he was promoted to Sergeant and assigned to the General Headquarters Laboratory in Indianapolis while the Evansville Regional Lab was being built.
Vetter was sent to the National Training Center of Polygraph Science in New York City where he received his Polygraph Examiner certification.
In March 1980, Vetter was assigned to the Evansville Regional Laboratory and served as the Assistant Laboratory Manager and Polygraph Examiner.
He was promoted to First Sergeant in 1987 to serve as the Laboratory Manager at the Evansville Regional Lab. Vetter retired as an Indiana State Trooper in 2007, but was rehired as a civilian with the rank of Forensic Science Supervisor and was assigned as Laboratory Manager of the Evansville Regional laboratory.
“Joe has been an integral part of our laboratory operations for over 37 years. The knowledge and experience he developed during his years of dedicated service is not something that we can readily replace. Joe fostered an atmosphere of respect, open communication, and above all-service to others. Joe has served his staff and the Indiana Criminal Justice System in Southwest Indiana well. His selfless dedication to duty as Manager at our Evansville Regional Laboratory has resulted in him leaving us better than when he started, which in my view is the true mark of a successful career. We all wish Joe well as he and his family start the next well deserved chapter in their lives,” said Major Steve Holland, Commander of the Indiana State Police Laboratory Division.
Pekin is gearing up for its 187th continuous celebration of the Fourth of July with evening beginning this Saturday, July 1st running through Tuesday, July 4.
The Town of New Pekin gets ready for another 4th of July Celebration!
Fireworks will shoot off Monday night and the annual parade will snake through town beginning at 10a Tuesday morning with the Eastern High School GIRLS 2A State Championship Basketball team leading the way as grand marshals.
Saturday, July 1 st
10:00 a.m. til 10:00 p.m. – Food Court Open
10:00 a.m. til 10:00 p.m. – Flea Market Open
10:00 a.m. til 10:00 p.m. – Derby City Amusements, Rides, Food, Games
9:30 a.m. 3 on 3 Men’s/ Women’s Basketball 4 Players – per Team
Registration (Freshman thru Adult) 3 teams required for 10:00 a.m. event.
6:00 p.m. Pekin Idol Registration
7:00 p.m. Pekin Idol Contest on Park Stage
Sunday, July 2 nd
12:00 p.m. til 5:00 p.m. – Food Court Open
12:00 p.m. til 5:00 p.m. – Flea Market Open
12:00 p.m. til 5:00 p.m. – Derby City Amusements, Rides, Food, Games
1:00 p.m. Baby Contest Registration at Park Shelter House
1:00 p.m. til 2:00 p.m. Ella Unruh, Singer on Stage
Mr. Merle Lee Deaton age 82 of Campbellsburg passed away Thursday, June 22 at his home.
Mr. Deaton was born August 3, 1934 in Campbellsburg the son of Ford and Catherine Chastain Deaton. He was a Christian by faith. He was an employee of Imperial Clevite for 35 years and retired from Dana Corporation in Mitchell after 15 years. He was also a farmer and an Army veteran. Merle was an avid fisherman and archer and liked to hunt rabbit, squirrels, raccoons and mushrooms.
Merle was preceded in death by his wife: Jean Yovonne Deaton on January 3, 2008 and his parents.
He is survived by one son: Greg Deaton of Campbellsburg, two sisters: Anna Mae Wolfe of Paoli and Louise Sama of Salem and 2 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 1 at 11:00AM at Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Claysville Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4-8PM and Saturday from 9AM-time of service.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Wonder Valley Christian Camp.
