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Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Franklin Junior "Buddy" Phipps, age 67 of Salem, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, in Norton Hospital Louisville. Born January 14, 1959 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late Robert F. and Ruby L. (Collins) Phipps. He was a retired 26 year employee of the old Smith Cabinet Company in Salem and had been a life resident of Washington County. He was a member of the Salem American Legion Cecil Grimes Post #41, loved wrestling and was a

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Violetta Jean “Jeanie” Humphrey, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at the age of 85 at her home in Fruitland Park, FL. Jeanie was woman of God, a devoted wife, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, a supportive sister and a trusted friend. Born on November 5, 1940, Jeanie was the beloved daughter of Violet (Zink) and Clifton Baird of Salem, IN, where she was raised and lived her entire young adult life. Jeanie met the

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home John Patrick Revels, age 72 of Salem, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at his home. Mr. Revels was born April 3, 1953 in Providence, Rhode Island, the son of Anne Byrd. Mr. Revels was a member of the First Baptist Church of Salem. He was also a member of the Blue Knights and the Exchange Club. Mr. Revels was a retired Kentucky State Fugitive officer for the office of Probation and Parole where he worked for 25 years. He also worked as

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Charles Sherman King, age 85, Pekin, Indiana passed away on January 25, 2026, at Floyd County Baptist Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. He was born on September 22, 1940, in Caneyville Kentucky. His parents were the late Arvel and Erlenia Hayes Short of Pekin, Indiana. Sherman lived in Caneyville, Kentucky with his grandparents, John and Laura Hayes, until he was 15. Then, he moved to Washington County where he lived and worked at various farm

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Muriel "Mo" Oakes, age 68 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Salem Crossing. Ms. Oakes was born April 9, 1957 in Chillicothe, Illinois, the daughter of Raymond and Bette Underwood Oakes. She retired from Salem Elementary School. She was with her partner, Jack Schlichtenmyer since February 4, 1979. Ms. Oakes is survived by a son, Jerry Schlichtenmyer, Kendallville, Indiana, and a daughter Emily Schlichtenmyer of Peoria He

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Shawn D. Dunn, age 51 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 in his home. Mr. Dunn was born October 31, 1974 in Salem, the son of David Dunn and Ruth Ann Jones Dunn. He was a member of the Salem Nazarene Church. Mr. Dunn was a Class of 1992 Salem High School graduate and worked at the Weber Group as a painter, he was also a United States Army Veteran. Mr. Dunn is survived by his wife, Kristy Dunn. They were married December 13,

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Marsha Hobbs, age 50, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Born November 4, 1975, she was the daughter of the late Marshall Hobbs and Linda Click. She was previously employed at Tumbleweed. Marsha is survived by a daughter, Lacey Sumner, and a brother, Dale Baird. Cremation was chosen. Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with funeral care. www.hughestaylor.net

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Keith M. Odum, age 63, of Pekin, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his residence. Born June 29, 1962 in Deland, Florida, he was the son of the late Roscoe and Jackie Odum. Keith passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and quiet strength. He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life; he loved hunting, fishing, grilling, and pitching horseshoes. He was also an avid NASCAR fan and rarely missed watching a race. He is survive

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Betty Menear, 96, of Salem, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. She was born October 15, 1929, in Campbellsburg, Indiana, the daughter of Walter and Edith (Lawyer) Perdiew. Betty graduated from Campbellsburg High School and was the owner of Menear Real Estate. She was a member of the Methodist Church and was actively involved in the community. She served as President of the Board of Realtors in Washing

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Charles C. Troyer, age 79, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on January 18, 2026 In Louisville, Kentucky after his battle with cancer. He was born September 5, 1946 in Sumner, Illinois to the late Guy and Dana Troyer. Charles was the son of missionary parents and spent his childhood with them as they traveled in Egypt. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, and Reserves. During this time, he worked for his Bachelo

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Alan Crowder, 64, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly in Verona, Kentucky on January 18, 2026. He was born March 17, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky, to Leonard and the late Frances ( ) Lashley. He married Lisa Fleming on July 9, 2020, and she survives. Alan was a hard worker who held a variety of jobs. Most recently, he was a truck driver for C-Jams of Sellersburg, Indiana. He raced stock cars when he was younger and had a passion

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Kevin Lee Bateman, Sr., age 74 of Salem, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 in his residence. Born November 25, 1951 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late Garnerd "John" Lee Bateman and Ruth Margarett (Standiford) Bateman. He had been a life resident of Washington County. He was a graduate of Eastern High School, class of 1970. After High School he then went on to the U.S. Army in 1971 as a paratrooper. In 1974 he joined the Indiana