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Lorinda Darlene "Dardar" Niece, age 54, of Paoli, Indiana passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Paoli Health and Living. Born May 21, 1970 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Niece and Alice (Dotson) Niece.

Deanna Rose Lanham, age 65, of Salem passed away Sunday May 4, 2025 at Kindred Hospital in Louisville. Born October 21, 1959 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Osborne Haley, Jr. and Freda (Robinette) Haley.

Vickie L. Kniesly, 63, of Pekin, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Born July 30, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Rod and Penny (Foster) Houston.

Christine Schmidt, 89, of Salem, passed away at her residence on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Born March 28, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Noah D. Wickey and Mattie (Schwartz) Wickey.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Margie Faye Wingler, who passed away at the age of 80 on Monday, April 29, 2025, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville, Indiana, surrounded by her loved ones.

Iris will be attending Franklin College to study Wildlife Biology and Conservation and play for the women’s soccer team.

John W. Mead, age 79, of Salem, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025. Born September 8, 1945 in Carmel California, he was the son of the late Willis Chenoweth Mead and Helen Genevieve (Kiefer) Mead.

Walter Raleigh Deaton, 81, of Little York, Indiana passed away April 23, 2025, at home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on November 13, 1943, to John Logan and Beulah Deaton Deaton. He came to Jackson County at the age of 10 and has lived here since. He graduated from Salem High School in Salem and married Veva Sue Greathouse on July 29, 1962.

Steven Michael Dunlevy, age 67, of Borden, passed away on April 23, 2025 at his residence. He was born on July 20, 1957 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Steven was a safety inspector for Semper Tek. He was a Christian in faith, and an avid Nascar fan.

Gary K. Coffey, a cherished family man and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025 at the age of 80. Born on February 22, 1945 in Scottsburg, Indiana, Gary lived a life rich in love, laughter and service to others. He believed in making the world a better place and he practiced what he preached in many ways.

April 18 marked Good Friday, known as the commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Taking part in a Washington County tradition leading up to Easter Sunday, community members joined together to participate in the 14th annual “Cross Across the County” walk.

Submitted by Monika Spaulding. Bradie Shrum Elementary competed in the Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest and had multiple winners. Mrs. Roberts is thrilled to have so many outstanding artists at BSE!