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Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Jane Carol Crowder, age 86 of Paoli, passed away on Monday, May 11 at Paoli Health and Living, Mrs. Crowder was born March 14, 1940 in Salem, Indiana the daughter of Regnal Harris and was raised by her grandmother, Bessie Harris. She was a member of the Leipsic Methodist Church, until she was not longer able to attend. She was retired from Paoli Inc. after retiring she became a lunch lady at Orleans Schools and was also a beautician. Mrs.

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home John Larry Roberts, age 91 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Skyline Suites. Mr. Roberts was born April 5, 1935 in Lawrence County, Indiana, the son of John and Jennie Guthrie Roberts. He worked in agriculture, in corn production. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Salem Ward. He is survived by his sons, Tom Roberts (Rita) of Vallonia, Jim Roberts (Christy) of Scottsburg, Tim Roberts (Rebecca)

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Reita Babcock, age 83 of Hardinsburg, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in her home. Mrs. Babcock was born on May 16, 1942 in Washington County, the daughter of John and Leona Sanders Rippy. She was a member of the Salem Church of Christ and a Pekin High School Class of 1960 Graduate and retired from Childcraft. Mrs. Babcock is survived by her husband, James Babcock, who she married November 26, 1960. She is also survived by her sons, Ric

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Lola "Kathy" Mattingly, age 86 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Mrs. Mattingly was born July 7, 1939 the daughter of Charles Witt and Agnes Witt Taylor and her step father, Adrian Taylor. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Center of Mitchell. She loved to dance, and was an avid Wildcat Basketball fan. She was a lifelong waitress at Skyline, which was her sister Jewel's business. Mrs. Mattingl

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Thelma “Jeanie” Wood, age 81 of Salem, Indiana passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Salem Crossing in Salem, Indiana. Jeanie was born April 8, 1945, in Salem, Indiana, the daughter of the late Burvan Jones and Lovada (Davidson) Jones. She was a graduate of Salem High School with the class of 1963 and attended First Christian Church of Salem. On April 9, 2004, she married John Wood, who passed away on October 23, 2010. Jeanie worked in retail

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Charles ‘Chuck’ Allen Maxey, age 64 of Salem, Indiana passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Born January 22, 1962 in Cannelton, Indiana. He was the son of the late Charles William Maxey and Patricia Joan (Maxey) Fetz, who survives. Chuck graduated from North Harrison High School Class of 1980. He was a former employee of Smith Cabinet and the late Fred Fleenor Construction. He had been a lifelong resident of Washington County. He had a deep love

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Marjoria A. Spaulding, age 97, of Borden, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026 at Maple Manor Christian Home in Sellersburg. Born September 8, 1928 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Carl Baynes and Bernice (Cook) Baynes. Marjoria was a retired librarian with the Borden Public Library and was a member of the First Christian Church of Borden. She is survived by 5 children: Linda Cannon, Paula Hubbard (Tommy), Mary Anna Love (Ed), Teri

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Maurice William Gilstrap Jr., also known as Bill to everyone who loved and adored him. Bill was a life-long resident of Pekin, IN, and died unexpectedly on May 1, 2026 at the young age of 81. Born on September 21, 1944 in Kentucky. Bill found joy in the outdoors and especially Camping with his loving wife Carol and friends. Whether he was camping, spending time outside, tinkering in the garage, or playing euchre on Friday nights, he was most c

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Tony Turner, age 85 of Pekin, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Autumn Wood Nursing Home. Mr. Turner was born July 17, 1940 in Leslie County, Kentucky the son of Lige and Glenna Rose Hendrix Turner. He was a member of Eastview Church of Christ. He retired from the Washington County Telephone Company after 31 years. He was a loving and giving father. He loved his family and would do anything for them. He loved farmers markets and was a be

Submitted by Patrick Underwood Richard "Ricky" David Sorrels June 22, 1970 – April 29, 2026 Richard "Ricky" David Sorrels, 55, of Huggin Hollow Rd in Martinsville, Indiana, passed away on April 29, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Born on June 22, 1970, to Ursula Jones Nickelson and the late Daniel Lee Sorrels, Ricky grew up in Washington County, Indiana. As the eldest of the siblings, he was the family’s true ad

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home William Kenneth Shanks, age 98, passed away peacefully at his Salem home. A third-generation resident of Salem, Ken’s life was a testament to the values of service and lifelong learning. Early Life and Military Service Born August 11, 1927, to George Clarke and Shirley Spence (Taylor) Shanks, Ken was raised as a dedicated and active member of the Salem community. An Eagle Scout who stayed active in the organization as an adult, he balanced his

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Ernest "Ernie" Morris of Salem, Indiana was born on September 25, 1941 in Barbourville, KY to Walter Lee and Mayme Smith Morris and passed away at his home in Salem, IN on April 28, 2026. Ernie and his family moved to the New Philadelphia area in Washington County, Indiana in 1942. In 1947 they moved to a farm located three miles west of Salem, Indiana on Highway 60, where his family farmed thirty-two acres and remained until his parents pas