Roberta “Bobbie” Collins, age 71 of Salem

January 10, 2017

Roberta “Bobbie” Collins, age 71 of Salem, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017 at 9:36 pm, in her residence. Born May 9, 1945 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Genevieve (Smedley) Rexroat.

She retired in 2010 from the old Kimball Office – Borden Division and had been a life resident of Washington County. Survivors include: Daughter: Lisa (Tom) Chastain and Son: Johnny Collins, Salem; Sister: Betty Webb, Salem; 3 grandchildren: Brittany Hamilton (Keith), Kelly Perry (Zeppelin) and Lacey Bane (Jesse) and 7 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Charles and Carl Rexroat.

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

Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Monday and 9 am until the time of the service on Tuesday. Interment at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions: SouthernCare Hospice 1923 South Liberty Drive Bloomington, Indiana 47403.

Gordon L. Knight age 83 of Salem

January 10, 2017

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Mr. Gordon L. Knight age 83 of Salem passed away Thursday, January 5 at his home.

Mr. Knight was born August 8, 1933 in Campbellsburg, Indiana the son of Wincel and Rose Cole Knight. He was a self- employed water hauler and retired as a volunteer fire fighter from Salem Fire Department after 23 years. He was an Army veteran and a member of Washington County Historical Society. He was also a charter member of the Eagles and served on the Veteran Memorial Planning Committee.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Julia Collins Knight on December 21, 2015. He was also preceded in death by two brothers: Calvin and Clifford Knight, two sisters: Linda Rivers and Hazel Gorman and his parents.

Gordon is survived by a son: Dennis Knight (Joyce) of Salem, four daughters: Kathryn Wade of Salem, Diana Campbell (Tim) of Salem, Karen Knight of Salem and Donna Geltmaker of Pekin, a sister: Edith A. Pennington of Salem, seven grandchildren: Jessica and Justin Wade, Bradley and Brandon Callahan, A.J. Knight, Zac and Zeb Campbell, and six great- grandchildren: Zane Campbell, Addison and Avery Knight, Willow Newby-Wade, Camdyn Callahan and one on the way.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:00PM at Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery with military and firefighter honors. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-8PM and Wednesdayfrom 9AM-time of service at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to: Relay For Life, c/o Tony and Jeannette Nolan, 945 N Rush Creek Road, Salem, IN 47167 or WHAS Crusade for Children.

Timmy E. “Tim” Hurst age 44 of Salem

January 10, 2017

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Mr. Timmy E. “Tim” Hurst age 44 of Salem passed away Saturday, January 7 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.

Mr. Hurst was born June 25, 1972 in Salem the son of Maurice and Shirley Hedges Hurst. He was employee of GKN for the last 17 years. He attended First Baptist Church in Salem. He graduated from Salem High School in 1990.

He is survived by his parents: Maurice and Shirley Hurst of Salem and a sister: Tammy Hubbard of Salem. He was preceded in death by a brother: Terry Hurst.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00AM at Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8PM and Thursday from 9AM-time of service.

Janice Allen, 73, Indianapolis

January 10, 2017

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Janice Allen, 73, Indianapolis, formerly of Paoli, IN, passed away Saturday, January, 7, 2017 at University Heights Health and Living, Indianapolis, IN. She was born March 20, 1943 in Paoli, IN to Everett B and Ruby Patton Hicks. She married Walter L Allen and he preceded her in death. Janice was a loving wife and mother and was of the Christian faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Walter.

Survivors include:

Son: Shannon L Allen and wife Elizabeth Indianapolis, IN

Daughter: Terri K Freund and husband Brian Indianapolis, IN

Brother: Donnie Hicks French Lick, IN

Sister: Barbara Elliott Whiteland, IN

Also surviving Janice Allen are four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at the Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 West Campbell Street, Paoli, IN 47454. Interment to follow at the Paoli Community Cemetery, Paoli, IN. Online Condolences may be made at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.Com

Barbara Mae Spencer, age 67

January 10, 2017

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Barbara Mae Spencer, age 67, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Indiana. She was born on January 5, 1950 in Palmyra, Indiana to Arthur and Frances (Bigler) Stroud.

Barbara married Jesse Spencer and they have celebrated 44 years of marriage.

She was a retired CNA and served many nursing facilities in both the Harrison and Floyd county areas over the years.

Barbara loved to cook, sew, and play cards.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Frances (Bigler) Stroud.

She is survived by her husband, Jesse Spencer, 3 sons; Jason (Stacy) Spencer,

William “B.J.” Spencer, and Cody Spencer, all from Palmyra, 2 daughters; Melita (Clyde) Willard and Jessica Mullins, both of Kentucky, and 5 grandchildren; Mareva Spencer, Maelyn Spencer, Brandon Spencer, Jacob Spencer, and Noah Spencer.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Love Funeral Home in Palmyra, IN. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 10, 2017 from 2-8 p.m. and on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 11 a.m. until time of service.

Interment to follow at Palmyra Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 115

W. Washington St, Ste 1180-S Indianapolis, IN 46204.

Washington County Inmate Roster – 1.9.17

January 9, 2017

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WEEKLY ARREST LIST

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

LOGAN BUSH, 19, PEKIN

ILLEGAL CONSUMPTION BY A MINOR

LOGAN WHITSON, 20, PEKIN

PROBATION VIOLATION

LARRY MILLER, 41, MARENGO IN

OWI

ENDANGERING OWI WITH A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IN THE

PERSONS BODY

JOSHUA HOGAN, 42, PEKIN

OWI

REFUSAL

OWI ENDANGERING

OWI .15 OR HIGHER

MARK NAUGLE, 50, SCOTTSBURG

PUBLIC INTOXICATION

SALEM POLICE DEPT.

COURTNEY HOWELL, 27, SALEM

NEGLECT OF A DEPENDENT

POSS OF METHAMPHETAMINE

MAINTAINING A COMMON NUISANCE

BRITTANY SANCHEZ, 30, SALEM

POSS OF METHAMPHETAMINE

THEFT

MAINTAINING A COMMON NUISANCE

CHRISTINA JACKSON, 23, SALEM

DOMESTIC BATTERY

HEATHER BUSSONE, 35, SALEM

THEFT

KRISTIN BURMAN, 34, SALEM

POSS OF A SCHEDULED I-IV

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

POSS OF PARAPHERNALIA

THEFT

KAWLIJA STARRETT, 36, SALEM

WARRANT BATTERY OR BATTERY BY

BODILY WASTE AGAINST A PUBLIC OFFICIAL

DUSTIN SPEARS, 27, SALEM

WARRANT PAROLE VIOLATION

JEREMY HURST, 34, LOUISVILLE

WARRANT FTA

WARRANT CLARK CO

PAMELA ESTEP, 26, LEXINGTON IN

CRIMINAL TRESPASS

THEFT

ASHLEY MILLER, 23, LEXINGTON IN

THEFT

COURTNEY HOBSON, 21, SALEM

WARRANT FALSE INFORMING

WAYLON GILSTRAP, 35, SALEM

WARRANT INVASION OF PRIVACY

ALEXANDRIA CASEY, 23, SALEM

THEFT

JEFFERY MELVIN, 24, PALMYRA

RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT

Six Arrested For Drugs and Parahernalia

January 9, 2017

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JERRY NEWTON

AMANDA JONES

CLARENCE SPICER

BRANDON STIDHAM

ARBANA CHURCH

ARLIE CAMPBELL JR.

On January 7th, 2017, Scott County Sheriff Deputies along with an Indiana State Trooper assisted Indiana State Parole Agents on a Warrant Service in Austin, Indiana. Parole Agents were looking for Parolee Jerry Newton; Newton was located at 1215 North US Highway 31 in Austin, Indiana along with five additional individuals.

During a search of the residence, authorities located methamphetamine, controlled substances, marijuana, paraphernalia, hypodermic needles, alcohol prep pads, and numerous kits containing naloxone. Those items were located in various areas throughout the residence.

All six subjects were arrested and transported to Scott County Security Center.

Arrested and charged were:

Jerry Newton – Parole Warrant, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Possession of a Legend Drug or Precursor, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Hypodermic Syringes, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV Controlled Substance, and Possession of Marijuana.

Clarence Spicer – Maintaining a Common Nuisance

Brandon Stidham – Visiting a Common Nuisance

Arbana Church – Visiting a Common Nuisance and Possession of Methamphetamine

Arlie Campbell Jr. – Visiting a Common Nuisance and Possession of a Legend Drug

Amanda Jones – Visiting a Common Nuisance

Sheriff Dan McClain encourages the citizens of Scott County to report any suspicious activity, including drug activity, to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff McClain reminds the citizens that the Sheriff’s Office maintains several options for reporting criminal activity anonymously including the department’s website, facebook page, and a tip line.

Donald A. Walton age 75 of Salem

January 9, 2017

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Mr. Donald A. Walton age 75 of Salem passed away Monday, January 9 at Salem Crossing.

Mr. Walton was born January 15, 1941 in Washington County, Indiana the son of Arthur R. and Magel Irene Johns Walton. He was an employee of Blue River Services for 25 years and also worked for the Washington County Highway Department and Salem Poultry. He was a member of Smedley Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his twin brother: David Walton and his parents: Arthur and Magel Walton.

He is survived by three brothers: Ronald Walton of Salem, John Walton (Karen) of Sellersburg, and Dan Walton (Carol) of New Albany, three sisters: Rose Ann Roberts (Jim), Sharon Robinson (Cleveland) and Nancy Walton all of Salem, and a sister-in-law: Freda Walton of Salem.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00AM at Smedley Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Smedley Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8PM at Weathers Funeral Home and Friday from 10AM-time of service at the church.

INDOT Explanation of SR60 Closing Signs

January 6, 2017

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Many WSLM listeners have contacted the radio station regarding a sign posted on State Road 60 recently that says ” Highway Closed on January 16.”

Jason Tiller, INDOT Vincennes District Communication Director, explained that the sign was posted due to a CSX Railroad Crossing Repair.

“I don’t have a whole lot of information on the exact location since it’s a railroad project,” said Tiller. “Based on a quick google maps search, The only rail road crossing that I see is between Mitchell and Saltillo – In Lawrence County. It’s scheduled for 4 days depending upon weather conditions.”

Tiller said the reason for the signage near Salem, is because of the official detour.

“INDOT isn’t allowed to route traffic from state roads onto county or city roads without prior approval from the municipality,” said Tiller. “The official detour uses state maintained roads only – in this case, it looks like SR 37, SR 337, SR 56 and SR 60 – and that’s a big detour, 48 miles.”

Tiller said, now, with that said, the road is open to local traffic.

“It won’t be shut down completely,” said Tiller. “People who live along this stretch or operate businesses will probably have no issues other than looking at signs. And the signs are there more as a courtesy for those traveling from Salem to Mitchell.”

Tiller said it is INDOT’s responsibility to provide the official detour. If the general public chooses to use another route, they certainly have that choice.

If you have any questions about the type of work or anything like that, I personally can’t answer those because INDOT doesn’t actually maintain the crossings.

The railroad owns and maintains crossings and that work is scheduled based on their priority.

That would be a question for CSX – although most railroad crossing repairs are pretty standard – the goal is to smooth out the crossing. CSX’s Customer service line is 1 (877) 744-7279.

Leon Jackson, 94 of Paoli

January 6, 2017

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Leon Jackson, 94 of Paoli, IN passed away Thursday January 5, 2017 at his home. He was born September19, 1922 in Paoli,IN. To Benjamin and Mary Evalou Rutherford Jackson. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Norman G Jackson, Roger Jackson and Lester Jackson also a nephew Benny Jackson.

Leon retired from the Salem Cheese Factory and was a lifelong farmer in the Stampers Creek Community

Survivors include:

Companion of 38 years Marie King Paoli, IN

Nephew: Gerald Jackson and wife Roberta Paoli, IN

Niece: Carol Jackson Jeffersonville, IN

2 Daughters:

Jan Jones Paoli, IN

Mindy Jackson Corydon, IN

2 Great-nephews:

Michael Jackson and wife Renee Paoli, IN

BJ Jackson and wife Emily Orleans, IN

Also surviving Leon Jackson are 2 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held 4-8 PM Monday, January 9, 2017 and 9 AM until the service time on Tuesday funeral services to be held Tuesday January 10, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 West Campbell Street, Paoli, IN 47454. Interment to follow at the Stamper’s Creek Cemetery, Paoli, IN. Online Condolences may be made at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.Com

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