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Terry Lee Toby, age 74

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Terry Lee Toby, age 74, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017, peacefully at home in Greenville, Indiana. He was born on December 1, 1942, to Alva and Ethel (Shoupe) Toby in Evarts, Kentucky.

He married Lois Ann Johnson on January 1, 1967. They have celebrated 50 years of marriage.

Terry retired from the Sonoco plant in New Albany, Indiana as an electrician and a maintenance man. He also worked for CSX Railroad. Terry was an Air Force veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He enjoyed going hunting and fishing, and working in the garden building flower beds.

Terry was a member of The Church of God in Sellersburg, IN.

Survivors include his wife, Lois Ann (Johnson) Toby; four brothers, Donald Toby (Thelma) of Benton, KY, Rondal Toby (Nancy) of Louisville, KY, Dennis Toby (Sharon) of Jeffersonville, IN, and Phillip Toby (Jeanne) of Maryland.

He is preceded in death by his parents Alva Toby and Ethel (Shoupe) Toby; three brothers, Kenneth Toby, Raymond Toby, and Thomas Toby; and one sister, Jacquelyn Toby.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Love Funeral Home with burial in Palmyra Cemetery to follow. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 15, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Church of God, 336 West Utica Street, Sellersburg, IN 47172.

Della Sarah Crotty

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Della Sarah Crotty was born October 17, 1929 in Loveland, Ohio. 

She was the daughter of Timothy Crotty and Della Adkins Crotty. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, her infant brother, her sister, Mary Newlon; her nephew, Jerry Newlon; and her husband, Rudolph Charles Schmidt.  Della and Rudy were married in 1953 and were married for over 29 years.  Together they owned and operated Rudy’s Sohio Service Station in Miamiville, Ohio. 

Della was a member of the Miamiville Volunteer Fire Department’s Women’s Auxiliary and volunteered as an EMT for the Miamiville Life Squad.  She was also a member of the Ladies’ Aid of the Miamiville Methodist Church.

In 1985, Della and her mother moved to Salem, IN to be closer to family.  She became a member of the Salem Church of Christ and as one of her ministries enjoyed collecting toys for the children who visited the Washington County St. Vincent Hospital.  She worked as an employee of DanMar Pharmacy for 10 years.

In 2007, Della married James H. Young.  She is survived by her husband; her two nieces, Belinda S. Denny (Paul) of Sellersburg, IN and Teresa A. Newlon Draper (Cooper) of Venice, FL; and her nephew’s wife, Charlotte Newlon of Salem, IN.   Della also greatly enjoyed her extended family of 1 great niece (Paige Newlon), 3 great nephews (Jeremy {Angie}, Phillip {Jenni}, and Trey Denny {Sherry}), and 6 great great nieces and nephews.  While her marriage to Jim came late in life, she considered his large family of 5 children and their spouses and families a welcome addition to her family life.

Della will always be remembered for her smile, her kindness, generosity and her willingness to be involved in her community.  She was a member of the Washington County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the Women’s Evening Study Club, and the Purdue Extension Southside Homemaker’s Club.  One of her favorite charities was the Eastern Kentucky Christian Appalachian Project.  In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are encouraged to the Salem (High Street)  Church of Christ or the charity or church of your choosing. 

Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11:00AM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday from 5-8PMand Tuesday from 9AM-time of service.

Connie Sue Godbey age 75 of Livonia

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Connie Sue Godbey age 75 of Livonia passed away Friday, March 10 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Connie was born February 16, 1942 in Salem the daughter of Harold Cletus Patton and Alice Marie Tincher Patton Johnson.  She was a former employee of Brittany Furniture in Paoli.

She is survived by a son:  Glenn Godbey of Livonia, a daughter:  Kathy May Godbey of Livonia, 5 brothers and 3 sisters, 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by  a daughter:  Linda Marie Perry, 2 brothers, a grandchild and her parents.

Cremation was chosen and private burial will be held later at Livonia Cemetery. 

Nancy L. Schocke, age 80 of Salem

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Nancy L. Schocke, age 80 of Salem, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 7:29 am, in Salem Crossing.

Born February 24, 1937 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Clabe Graves Sr. and Allie (Dean) Graves.

She retired in 2002 from the old Helsel Metallurgical Inc., was a member of the Walnut Grove Christian Church, had been a life resident of Washington County and was a 1956 graduate of Salem High School.

Nancy married June 8, 1956 to Richard L. Schocke, who passed away April 2, 2015.

Survivors include: 2 Sons: Mark R. Schocke and Michael W. Schocke; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Sandra Gail Schocke, 5 brothers and 4 sisters.

Funeral Service: 11:00 am Friday at Dawalt Funeral Home.

Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Thursday and after 9 am on Friday. Interment at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions: Alzheimer’s Research Foundation 6100 Dutchmans Lane, 4th Floor Louisville, Kentucky 40205.

Construction Signs Placed For SR 56 45-Day Closure

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Indiana Department of Transportation’s contractor is placing construction signs along State Road 56 at a culvert replacement site in Finley Township of Scott County near the Washington County line.  Installation of this new 3-sided concrete culvert at Weddle Creek will require closing the east-west highway for up to 45 days. 

INDOT officials anticipate removal of the existing drainage structure will begin on Monday, March 20.  At that time, motorists will be detoured via S.R. 256, S.R. 39 and Interstate 65.  

S.R. 56 traffic count at Weddle Creek is 4790 vehicles per day. 

Milestone is the state’s contractor for this $1,032,400 project which also includes replacement of a culvert on U.S. Highway 31 at Nest Run Creek 0.61 miles north of S.R. 356 in Vienna Township. 

Donald K. Ferree, age 83 of Salem

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Donald K. Ferree, age 83 of Salem, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at 9:10 pm, in Baptist Health Floyd.

Born April 4, 1933 in Livonia, Indiana, he was the son of the late John W. and Ethel A. (Stepp) Ferree.

He was an employee of the old ICM Krebsoge Inc. of Salem for 39 years, retiring in 1995. He was a member of the Freedom Cafe Church in Paoli, the Salem Lions Club, served during the Korean War in the U.S. Army, had been a life resident of Washington County and was a 1951 Graduate of the old Hardinsburg High School.

Don married Dec. 24, 1952 to Marjorie E. (Patton) Ferree, who survives. Also surviving are: Son: Steven R. (Deborah) Ferree, Zanesville, Ohio; Daughter: Patricia A. (Bob) Walker, Indianapolis; 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by 4 brothers, William, George, Charles and Robert Ferree and 1 sister, Mary Weir.

Funeral Service: 11:00 am Tuesday at Dawalt Funeral Home.

Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Monday and after 9 am Tuesday. Interment at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions: Freedom Cafe Church 308 South Oak Street Paoli, Indiana 47454.

West Washington Class A REGIONAL LIVE STREAM

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Catch the LIVE STREAM of the Class A Regional High School Boys Basketball Tournament at Loogootee

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Clerk’s Office Now Accepting Credit and Debit Cards

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Innovation in the Washington County Clerk’s office continues by expanding payment options to include credit and debit cards.

Previously, the only payment options available in the county clerk’s office was with cash, money orders or cashier’s checks. As of Thursday, March 9th, the office now has the capabilities to accept credit and debit card.

“We are innovating to make our clerk’s office more accessible because it’s what our county deserves,” said Clerk Sarah Milligan. “I’ve always felt government and office holders should continually be working to provide the best, most quality service to the public, and that is what I intend to aspire towards during my time as clerk.”

Clerk Milligan said she is always looking to make utilizing the clerk’s office more convenient for Washington County residents and believes that expanding a person’s ability to pay does just that.

After researching options, Milligan found an opportunity through Gov-Pay, a business which offers premium electronic payment options for government offices.

Using Gov-Pay comes at no cost to the office or to the county. They provide free, state-of-the-art equipment to accept credit/debit card payments at the counter and online.

“In the past, we have had so many individuals come to pay traffic tickets or pay down their court fees and do not have cash on hand,” explains Clerk Deputy Brehanna Wilcoxson. “We would always have to direct them to the nearest ATM across the street, but now that is no longer a limitation for the public and for our office.”

Gov-Pay requires a minimum payment of $3.00 per transaction. Though this vender does not charge any transaction fees to the county for using the equipment, a convenience fee is applied to the “principle” payment amount.

The convenience fee is applied and paid by the cardholder or the check accountholder. Those fees vary depending on your form of payment. 

  • 1.95% of transaction amount for debit cards with a pin number;
  • 2.5% of transaction amount for credit card or debit card;

If you make a payment by cash, money order, or cashier’s checks you will not have a transaction fee or charge added to your end balance. 

Community Health Screening Saturday

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We all have many important numbers to remember in our everyday lives, but do you know the most important numbers? Your health numbers!

Stop by on Saturday, March 11 from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. for St.Vincent Salem Hospital’s FREE Community Health Screening Day and learn what these numbers mean for your health and well-being.

We will also offer blood draw screenings outside the cafeteria from 6:45 – 7:30 a.m. for those individuals attending the Lenten Breakfast at St.Vincent Salem.

Screenings include:

  • Cholesterol
  • Blood Pressure
  • Triglycerides
  • Blood Glucose

In addition to a variety of health screenings, there will be free health information, giveaways and much more! While you are there, stop by booths from several local health-minded organizations.

Screenings are available to the first 150 attendees. Registration is not required, but screenings are provided on a first-come, first served basis. Fasting is highly recommended.

For more information, call 812-883- 5881 ext. 1366.

Owen County Native promoted to ISP Dispatch Supervisor

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ISP Superintendent Doug Carter recently announced the promotion of Dispatcher Paula Summitt to Dispatch Supervisor to serve at the Bloomington Regional Dispatch Center.
Summitt’s primary responsibilities will be to supervise Regional Dispatch Center personnel on assigned shifts which include evaluating performance, training and scheduling subordinate personnel. Summitt will also ensure Shift Dispatchers maintain constant contact with Troopers in the field and keep the Post Commander aware of all activity. Summitt will also assist the Regional Dispatch Center Manager in daily operations and manage 911 and other emergency calls processed by dispatchers.

The Bloomington Regional Dispatch Center currently serves the Jasper, Evansville and Bloomington Districts.

A native of Spencer, Summitt graduated from Owen Valley High School in 1991. She was hired by the Indiana State Police as a dispatcher in 2012 and served the Bloomington, Jasper, Evansville and Putnamville Districts. Summitt is certified in IDACS (Indiana Data and Communications Systems) EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch & CPR), PST1 (Public Safety Communications, Course 1) and NIMS (National Incident Management System).

Paula is married to Chris Summitt. They have two sons; Thomas, is married to Janel, both of Evansville, work in the Micro-Biology Lab at Mead-Johnson and as a nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital, respectively. Their baby Kylen is rumored to be perfect and the light of Summitt’s life!

Summitt’s youngest son Nicholas, is a Junior at Owen Valley High School, and is interested in pursuing a career in Law Enforcement after his high school and college graduation.