Verna (Rudolph) Emerson age 92

June 21, 2016

Verna (Rudolph) Emerson age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Salem Crossing on Sunday, June 19, 2016.

Verna was born in Palmyra, Indiana on December 4, 1923 to George Rudolph and Blanche (Libka) Rudolph. Verna married Charles Emerson on August 28, 1941.

She was a member of the Indian Creek Baptist Church in Georgetown. Verna retired from the ICI Powder Plant in Charlestown. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and cooking for her family. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles Emerson on Feb. 9, 2001. She was also preceded in death by her son Thomas Emerson, granddaughter Nicole Emerson, 1 sister Eulla Rudolph, and 2 brothers Earl and Alan Rudolph.

Verna is survived by 3 brothers : Norris Rudolph, Arvile Rudolph, and Melvin Rudolph, 5 sisters: Virginia Haub, Frances Stinnett, Georgia Eveslage, Darlene Lang, and Carol Sue Smith. Four grandchildren Amanda Yates, Valerie Lee, Tyler Emerson, and Austin Emerson. Six great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday June 22, 2016 at the Love Funeral Home in Palmyra with burial in the Wolfe Cemetery in Georgetown, IN. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 pm to 8 pm and after 9 am Wednesday at the Love Funeral Home in Palmyra.

Ryan Dean Gray, age 38

June 20, 2016

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Ryan Dean Gray, age 38, of Salem passed away on June 20, 2016 in Kindred Hospital, Louisville Kentucky. He was born on January 16, 1978 in Salem Indiana.

Survivors include: son, Stephen Gray of Salem; father, David B. Gray of Salem; grandmother, Naomi Gray of Salem.

Preceded in death by: mother, Connie Gray; brother, Troy Gray; son, Darren Gray; grandfather, Bruce Gray.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Friday at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home, Salem. 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 Crown Hill Cemetery.

Regina S. Coats Warren age 57

June 20, 2016

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Mrs. Regina S. Coats Warren age 57 of Salem passed away Sunday, June 19 at her home.

Regina was born December 29, 1958 in Salem the daughter of Leonard E. and Kathryn M. Wesner Coats. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by one son: Ray Coats of Salem, two daughters: Mandy Boofer of Salem and Katrina Warren of New Salisbury, a brother: Bryan Coats of Medora and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers: Steven and Dennis E. Coats, a grandson: Drake M. Coats and her parents.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2PM at Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cavetown Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10AM-time of service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help with expenses.

Conservation Officers Recover Body from Salt Creek

June 20, 2016

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Indiana Department of Conservation divers recovered the body of 36-year-old Lloyd Wilson from Salt Creek, south of Oolitic this morning.

An autopsy is being conducted at this time to determine a cause of death.

Lawrence County police are assisting with the investigation.

Lawrence County police received a call of a person struggling in the water of Salt Creek behind a residence located near the 1100 block of Lafayette Avenue in Oolitic just after 10 a.m. The caller reported hearing a splash and someone yelling ‘Help he can’t swim.’

A resident at that home tried to go out to the creek to rescue the man, but wasn’t able to reach him.

Conservation officers recovered Wilson’s body 10:58 a.m. in approximately 4 feet of water.

Officer Jet Quillen, DNR Law Enforcement, says officers are investigating the reasoning for the victim to be in the water at this location and what events could have caused him to go under the surface of the water.

Lawrence County police, Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital ambulance, Coroner Rob Herr, conservation officers and Oolitic Volunteer Fire Department assisted in the recovery.

Holly Kristine Humphrey, 15

June 17, 2016

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Holly Kristine Humphrey of Salem, Indiana passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 05:34 am at St. Vincent Salem Hospital at the age of 15 years, 5 months and 7 days.

She was born January 9, 2001 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville.

She was the daughter of Brian and Kristi (Tolbert) Humphrey.

Holly was a faithful and devout Christian and member of the Little York Christian Church and it’s youth group. She cherished spending time with her family and friends.

She made it her mission to give back to those around her. She volunteered at the local food bank and was planning on volunteering at St. Vincent Hospital in July.

Her dreams for the future were to pursue a career in the medical field. She worked very hard on her studies to fulfill these dreams. She was an honor student at Salem Community High School where she had just completed her freshman year.

She was quite a busy girl, and had just recently stated that all of her activities gave her life such fulfillment.

She was also a member of the following organizations: Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Washington County Youth Foundation, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Salem High School French Club, and the Gibson Township Superstars 4-H Club.

In 2010, at the young age of nine Holly was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia and had to have a bone marrow transplant the same year.

When she recovered she immediately started to give tirelessly of her time and talents to the Louisville chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Since 2012 she had been Captain of her team, Team Humphrey, for the Society’s annual fund raising walk, Light the Night. In 2013 she was chosen to be their honored hero.

She gave an inspirational speech at Louisville Slugger Field to a crowd of thousands of cancer survivors and their family and friends. She also gave speeches at several other events as well.

Holly is survived by her parents, Brian & Kristi Humphrey, two brothers, Hunter and Hayden Humphrey, and one sister Hayley Humphrey all of Salem; paternal grandparents Mike & Pat Humphrey, Salem; maternal grandparents Hank & Nancy Hinsch, Vallonia; grandfather Larry Tolbert and great maternal grandmother Elsie Prosser both of French Lick. Also surviving are her aunt & uncle Chris & Maureen Shelton, Panama City, Florida.

Friends are invited to visit and share a story with the family at Dawalt Funeral Home from 4 to 8 pm Sunday.

The Funeral service will be at 11:00 am Monday at Little York Christian Church with visitation at the church from 9 until time of service.

Burial will follow after the funeral at Franklin Cemetery near Salem, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be given to:

Holly’s Fund in care of Old National Bank, 1208 South Jackson Street, Salem, Indiana 47167

Morris Wayne Spears, 46

June 17, 2016

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Morris Wayne Spears age 46, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on June 15, 2016 at University of Louisville Hospital.

He was born on April 14, 1970 in Salem, Indiana.

Morris was a Heavy Equipment Operator and Mechanic for Hanson Aggregates for 18 years.
He was a member of the NRA, and the Redneck Catfish Club.

Survivors include: 2 sons, Dustin Spears (Quila) of Salem, and Joshua Spears (Kinsey) of Salem; brother, Troy Spears ofSalem; 2 sisters, Libby Hollen of Salem and Tammy Gibson of Salem.

Preceded in death by: parents, Foster Spears and Peggy (Buchanan) Spears; 1 sister; 1 grandson.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Monday at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Salem.

Viewing will be from 4-8 PM Sunday and Monday from 9:00 AM until time of service. Burial will be at Highland Friends Cemetery. Brother Toney Voyles

Washington County Fair Starts This Weekend With Baby Contest/Parade

June 15, 2016

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The Washington County Fair is getting underway this weekend with the annual Baby Contest on Saturday afternoon at the Bradie M. Shrum Elementary School and the parade at 3p on Sunday.

Here is a list of fair activities as well as a downloadable Washington County Fair Book.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Fair Program 2016

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

Afternoon

4:00 p.m. – Fair Set-up at 4-H Building

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

Evening

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - - 4- H Project Drop Off (No open judging)

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

Morning

4-H Projects Check-In Day

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - - 4- H Project Entry & Judging for all regular 4-H projects (except

Sewing, Consumer Clothing and Fashion Revue), as well as all MINI 4-H projects

SATURDAY, JUNE 18

Morning

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - - Enter Open Class Entries in Exhibit Hall: Antiques, Art, Canning,

Family Stitchery & Crafts, Photography, Scrapbooking, Woodworking

9:00 a.m. – 4-H Sewing, Consumer Clothing and Fashion Revue Judging (Ext. Office)

Afternoon

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - - 4- H Rabbit and Poultry Check-in

1:00 p.m. – Baby Contest at Salem High School (Registration at 12:00 p.m.) Theme:

“Celebrate What’s Great About Washington County”

Entry Fee: $6.00; Admission: $4.00

1:00 p.m. – Horseshoe Pitching Contest at bottom of hill

Evening

6:00 p.m. – 4-H Rabbit Show

SUNDAY, JUNE 19

Afternoon

3:00 p.m. – Fair Parade “Celebrate What’s Great About Washington County” (Registration

starts at 12:00 p.m.)

Evening

4:00 - 8:00 p.m. - - 4- H Building Open House

5:00 p.m. – 4-H & Open Class Poultry Show

6:00 - 10:00 p.m. - - 4- H Livestock Check-in

MONDAY, JUNE 20

Morning

8:00 - 10:00 a.m. - - 4- H Livestock Check-in

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - - Enter Open Class Entries at Exhibit Hall: Baking, Farm Products,

Floriculture, Garden Products, Gourds

Evening

5:00 - 9:00 p.m. - - Beef BBQ by Wash. Co. Cattlemen’s Association

6:00 p.m. – Brady Amusements Open

6:00 p.m. – Open Class Exhibit Hall & Commercial Buildings Open

6:00 p.m. – 4-H Sheep Show

8:00 p.m. – Free Entertainment: Kirby Stailey, Gospel Singer, sponsored by the West

Washington County Fellowship of Christian Churches.

At the Grandstand:

8:00 p.m. – Queen Pageant

Admission: Adults $7.00; Children 6-12 $4.00

TUESDAY, JUNE 21

“Senior Citizens’ Day”

12-Coin Collection To Celebrate Washington County Heritage

June 15, 2016

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In celebration of Indiana’s bicentennial anniversary and the recent celebration of our County’s bicentennial, the Washington County Historical Society is proud to announce, the upcoming release of a commemorative 12 coin collection, celebrating the history of Washington County, Indiana.

Each coin in the set will honor people, places, events or institutions specifically commemorating our territorial County’s historic past. These finely crafted coins would be a beautiful addition to any coin collection, a wonderful gift for local history buffs and are a beneficial investment towards safeguarding the preservation of our county’s heritage and ancestry.

Proceeds will benefit the John Hay Center.

The first in the series is the 2.5 inch coin of the county courthouse, available now at the Stevens Museum.

Subsequent coins will be; the Lion Statue, Old Settlers’ Days, John Hay / the Hay House, The Depot, the Salem National Guard and several others to follow.

20160607_110335-1000x400 — Coin #1: The 1888 Washington County Courthouse — $20

Bicentennial Celebrates 43 Pioneer Delegates; 2 In Crown Hill Friday

June 15, 2016

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In conjunction with the Indiana Bicentennial, the Indiana Archive and Records Administration (IARA) is planning to honor the 43 pioneer delegates, who met in Corydon 200 years ago, to compose Indiana’s first constitution and establish our statehood.

To commemorate the contributions of our state’s founding fathers, the IARA will be holding public graveside ceremonies between June 10 and June 29, 2016, the same dates as the original Constitutional Convention.

Ceremonies will feature an IARA staff member serving as Master of Ceremonies, a keynote speaker, a flag ceremony, wreath-laying and military honors, where applicable.

Washington County has 2 of these men, interred in eternal rest, at the Crown Hill Cemetery in Salem.

Washington County’s ceremony will take place on Friday, June 17th, 2016, from 11:30 am to 1pm, in the old section of the Crown Hill Cemetery, according to Steven’s Museum Historian Jeremy Elliott.

This event is free and open to the public.

State, County and City officials and employees, along with youth groups and the members of the historical society are strongly encouraged to attend.

“Please come out and pay your respects to these truly historically significant former Salem residents, who helped lay the foundation for the state of Indiana,…our home,” said Elliott.

He will be appearing on WSLM’s COFFEE CLUB show Thursday morning and will be talking more about this event.

The first of these men was Washington County Delegate; General John DePauw, who laid out the town of Salem, built Washington County’s 1st courthouse, was commander of the county’s militia (1814-16), a Washington County delegate to the state legislature and his descendants donated the ground that today serves as DePauw Park.

The other delegate is Judge Benjamin Parke, who at that time represented Knox County, before his relocation to Salem.

Judge Parke was a veteran of the Battle of Tippecanoe and the War of 1812, he was the first Attorney General for the Indiana Territory, the first Judge of the General Court of the Indiana Territory and the Indiana Territory’s first delegate to Congress.

Later, he was appointed the first U.S. District Judge of Indiana, assisted greatly in the establishment of Vincennes University, the Vincennes Public Library, the Indianapolis Law Library and the Indiana Historical Society, serving as its first president.

18-year-old from Vallonia Injured in ATV Crash

June 15, 2016

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A Jackson County man was listed in stable condition at a Louisville hospital after a Monday night ATV crash.

According to a Department of Resources police report, Jackson County Police report, Justin Donnells, 18, of Vallonia he was injured in an all-terrain vehicle wreck on County Road 375W near Vallonia.

He was not responsive when the first officers arrived at the scene of the wreck Monday night in Driftwood Township.

Donnells was treated for possible head injuries by emergency personnel with Jackson County Emergency Medical Services before being flown by StatFlight to University of Louisville Hospital.

By the time Donnells was loaded on the helicopter, he was able to answer questions from emergency personnel.

Donnells was injured when the ATV he was driving left a farm lane, entered a wooded area and hit a tree.

Donnells had just purchased the ATV earlier in the day.

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