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Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Trudy Ree Benson, age 71, of Salem, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at her residence. Born on September 10, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Lloyd Benson and Bessie Marie (Spurgeon) Benson. Trudy was a dedicated and compassionate school bus driver for special needs children, a role she cherished deeply until her retirement. The children she cared for were truly her whole world, and she treated each one with patience, ki

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Walter Ellis Hardy, Jr., age 85, of North Vernon, Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, Indiana. Born on September 4, 1940, in Pekin, Indiana, he was the son of Walter Ellis Hardy, Sr. and Helen M. (Campbell) Hardy. Walter was a kind and loving man who had a gentle spirit and a way of making others feel welcomed and appreciated. He had a deep love for all things western and especially enjoyed wat

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Denver Couch, age 70 of Salem, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026 at Jewish Hospital. Mr. Couch was born April 22, 1956 in Oneida, Kentucky, the son of Elzie Couch and Hazel Barger Rickman. Mr. Couch was retired from Housewoods Mills. He loved being outdoors and loved fishing. Mr. Couch is survived by his sons, Johan Jessker Couch (Daisy) of Turner Station, Kentucky, John Denver Couch (Amanda Estabrook) of Louisville, Kentucky and Christophe

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Norma Jean Campbell Chastain March 29, 1931 – April 24, 2026 Norma Jean Campbell Chastain joined her husband, son, and many beloved relatives in eternal rest on April 24, 2026. Born on March 29, 1931, to Alexander and Elna Martin Campbell, Jean grew up with a strong sense of faith and community. She graduated from Polk Township School in 1945 and Pekin High School in 1949. That same year, she married Donald N. Chastain and made their home in

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Charles Michael Blevins, age 82, of Hardinsburg, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at his residence. Born December 29, 1943 in Jeffersonville, he was the son of the late Carl Blevins and Elva (Schwinger) Blevins. He was married to Jenny Rose Blevins and Linda Kay Elliott, both of whom also preceded him in death. Charles was a retired heavy equipment operator and farmer; he was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Hardinsburg Christian

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Jameson Riley Crawford, age 14 of Salem, Indiana passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, Born February 23, 2012 in Scottsburg, Indiana, he was the son of the late Annette Wheeler and James Richard Crawford Jr., who survives. He attended Life Tabernacle. He loved fishing, four-wheeling including taking it apart and putting it back together, drawing and family time. He had a big imagination and was always putting a smile on everyone's face. Surviv

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Heidi L. Chastain age 41 of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at her home. Ms. Chastain was born December 29, 1984 in Denver, Colorado. The daughter of Tim Chastain and Michele Riedesel. She is a member of Mount Tabor Christian Church. She participated in the Special Olympics many times, was a member of the Action Club and enjoyed the Bowling League. Ms. Chastain is survived by her father, Tim Chastain (Leann) of Cam

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Barry Lee Martin, age 79, of Sellersburg, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, in New Albany. Born on November 30, 1946, in Martinsburg, Indiana, he was the son of Estin and Leeta (Blackman) Martin. Barry spent his life dedicated to his work as a timber buyer and proud owner of Tri-State Veneer, where his strong work ethic and commitment were evident to all who knew him. While work filled much of his time, he cherished any opportunity to

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Tina Marie Burger, age 70 of Pekin, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at her home. Ms. Burger was born October 1, 1955 in Indianapolis, the daughter of William Runyon Sr. and Elta Thompson McDonald. She was a member of the St. John Paul 2nd Catholic Church in Sellersburg, Indiana, A member of Phi Theta Kappa and worked at Ascension St. Vincent in the Medical Records Department. Ms. Burger is survived by her son, Michael Pedigo of Pekin,

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Donna Purlee, age 92 of Sellersburg, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Autumn Woods Health Campus in New Albany. Born on January 28, 1934, in Roseburg, Oregon, she was the daughter of Grace John (Homer) Rudolph. Donna had a deep love for travel and adventure, which took her to destinations all around the world. While she cherished every journey, her favorite place was West Virginia. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures there—

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Norma Louise Coats ( Marion) Norma Louise Coats, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at Baptist Floyd Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 25th, 1939, in Leesburg, Virginia. Norma lived a life defined by independence, hard work, and an unwavering dedication to her family. She took great pride in caring for those she loved, always ensuring her family felt supported, nur

Submitted by Mia Maudlin David Maudlin, age 78, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away on April 13, 2026 in the Hosparus InPatient Care Center at Norton Pavillion. Mr. Maudlin was born in New Albany, Indiana to John Nelson Maudlin and Manilla Tatlock Maudlin. After graduating from Salem High School in 1965, David entered business school at Indiana University Southeast and soon discovered he was a great card player. Without enough money for a second year of school, he enlist