Edna K. Schmidt, age 86, passed away May 12, 2016 at her home. She was born July 3, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Clarence and Theresa Mahoney Gates. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy and Clarence Gates.

In 1950, she married John C. (Callie) Schmidt and they were married 65 years. Together they opened a family business, with other family members, Schmidt Cabinet Co., Inc. In the early 70’s they built the New Salisbury Golf Course which was open 44 years. She loved gardening and had many beautiful daylilies throughout the years. She was very family oriented and loved nothing better than being with her children, grandchildren, great grandson, her siblings and their children and all her cousins. She joined the Catholic Church at age 18 and was a devote catholic and member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church.

She is survived by her husband, Callie of New Salisbury, IN

• Daughter: Jonni Schmidt of New Salisbury, IN
• Son: Jeff Schmidt (Sandy) of New Salisbury, IN
• Grandchildren: Jennifer Vermillion of Louisville, KY
• Tony Beavers (Allison) of New Salisbury, IN
• Ryan Schmidt of New Albany, IN
• Ross Schmidt of New Albany, IN
• 1 Great Grandson: Gavin Vermillion of Louisville, KY
• Sister: Nadine Gates Crecelius (Marvin) of Okeechobee, FL
• Brother: Jack Gates (Melva) of Dallas, TX
• Multiple cousins, nieces, and nephews

Edna was cared for at home by her family and loving support of her caregivers: Wanda Patton, Linda Newburn, Julia Bosler, Jennifer Gibson, Peggy McDaniels, Joyce Shutters, Janet Alton, Janie Whittaker and Susan Graves. We are truly grateful for their help and support during this difficult time.

There will be no visitation but there will be a Procession leaving at 3:00 PM, Monday, May 16, 2016 from Swarens Funeral Home to the Marengo Cemetery for a Graveside Service. Following the service, a Celebration of Life and dinner will be held at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church. All family and friends are invited to attend both and to share their memories at the dinner.

In lei of flowers the family requested that donations be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic School, 510 N. Mulberry St., Corydon, IN 47112.

Carron Marie Weston age 72 of Salem passed away Thursday, May 12 at Salem Crossing.

Carron was born November 19, 1943 in Salem the daughter of James Merle and Opal Mae Medlock Pollock.  She was a retired employee of Bata Shoe Company and Philadelphia House.  She was a member of the former Salem Bowling League.  She was a member of Christian Heritage Chapel.

She is survived by her daughters:  Pamela Wells and Penny Weston both of Salem, two sisters:  Judith Lincks (Bill) of Salem and Joyce Anderson of New Albany, 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, 2 nieces and 1 nephew.   She was preceded in death by a daughter:  Sherrie Miller, a sister:  Geraldine Jones and her parents.

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

Betty Jean Garriott, age 87 of Salem, passed away Monday, May 9, 2016 at 3:05 am, in St. Vincent Salem Hospital.

Born January 11, 1929 in Boise, Idaho, she was the daughter of the late Reno and Marie (Hansen) Lowe. She was a former teacher with the Kansas City Public School System and earned her Master’s degree from Wheaton College.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Salem and was very active in the Mission Overseas and the Mission Aviation Fellowship organizations.

She married Lloyd Byron Garriott, who passed away May 7, 2014. Survivors include: Daughter: Linda Lee Miller, Corvallis, Montana; Son: Dr. Charles R. Garriott, Mission, South Dakota; Brother: Charles K. Lowe, Golden, Colorado; Sister: Carrie Kerns, Prairie Village, Kansas and 6 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 am Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Salem with Rev. Dr. Stephen Gorman officiating, followed by a fellowship meal.

Arrangements by Dawalt Funeral Home

Private Interment at Mt. Carmel Eub Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions in honor of Betty’s love of gardening may be given to the First Baptist Church of Salem 200 East Walnut Street Salem, Indiana 47167

Mrs. Delores Faye Tye age 84 of Salem passed away Tuesday, May 10 at Salem Crossing.

Mrs. Tye was born October 7, 1931 in Mt. Eden, Indiana the daughter of Nora Lockhart Reinhardt.  She was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church.

Faye married Roger Alexander on December 18, 1947 and he preceded her in death.  She then married Kenneth Tye on November 7, 1970 and he also preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her mother:  Nora Reinhardt, sister:  Marie Owens, brother:  Gerald Lockhart, three children:  Roger Alexander, Robert Alexander and Pamela Morris, two sons-in-law:  Alton Morris and Carl Roll, two grandchildren:  Nicki Morris and Bridget Hedrick and one great-great-grandchild:  Gracie Bruce.

She is survived by one son:  Roy Alexander (Tammy) of Salem, two daughters:  Brenda Morris and Linda Roll both of Salem, two step-sons: Clarence and Windell Tye both of Salem, two step-daughters:  Dorothy Mitchell of Salem and Kathy Royalty of Franklin, two sisters:  Carolyn Potter of Salem and Mary Brian of New Albany, 25 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

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

John Andrew Myers, age 52, of Salem, passed away on May 7, 2016 at his residence.

Survivors include: companion, Suzanne Thomerson; brother, Tony Myers; 3 sisters, Donna Willinger, Mary Zwelling, and Regina Lothery.

Preceded in death by: parents, Warren Clifton Myers and Earnestine (Whitlock) Myers; 1 brother and 1 sister.

The funeral service will be at 6:00 PM Wednesday at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Pekin. Viewing will be from 4:00

PM until time of service at the funeral home. Joe McQuigg will officiate.