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Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Genevieve Morris, age 88 of Salem, Indiana passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 08:44 pm, in her residence. Born July 20, 1937 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Howard N. Nale and Gladys W. (Whitman) Nale. She had been a life resident of Washington County and was a Salem High School graduate with the class of 1956. She was of the Methodist Faith and loved playing fetch with Winston, her tomato garden, traveling and needle point

Submitted by Rhonda Greene Dr. Robert W. Ferguson, born on September 28, 1966, to Robert V and Ruth Ann Becht Ferguson and passed away on February 12, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was 59 years old. Rob graduated from West Washington High School in Campbellsburg, Indiana, in 1985. He pursued his passion for healing and wellness by attending Purdue University, then earning a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan Chiropractic College, St. Louis in 1991. He later complet

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Mark Standiford, age 66, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Mark Douglas Standiford was born on December 25, 1959, the son of Homer Standiford and Elsie (Bundren) Standiford. Mark was employed at Graphic Packaging. He attended both Pekin and Borden High Schools. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and tinkering with mechanical things, often fixing broken and discarded things that he often gave away on top of fixing things for family an

Submitted by Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home Marilyn Ann Keehn, 93, of Orleans, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper, Indiana. She was born on June 18, 1932, in Claysville, Indiana, the daughter of Roscoe and Verba (Clements) Thixton. She married Lawrence Keehn on December 24, 1952, and he preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Pekin High School, Class of 1950. She had worked at Bata Shoe Company in Salem and retired from

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Jerry Wayne Goodwin, age 82 of Pekin, Indiana passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Baptist Health Floyd New Albany, Indiana. Born on March 24, 1943, in Fayetteville, Tennessee. He was the son of the late JB Goodwin and Gewinelle (Camp) Goodwin. He retired from the First Baptist Church in Pekin, IN as a Minister after 40 years. He received his GED and then joined the U.S. Army for 3 years, prior to dedicating his life to the ministry in

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Thelma Irene Gilstrap, age 96 of Salem, Indiana passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 in Salem Crossing Salem, Indiana. Born February 14, 1930 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late John Lee and Ruth (Bush) Lee. She was a homemaker, had been a life resident of Washington County and was a 1947 graduate of Salem High School. On February 14, 1949 she married Bernard Calvin Gilstrap, who passed away August 2, 1976. Survivors incl

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home John Minett Heavin, age 56 of Salem, Indiana passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Born August 30, 1969, in St. Louis, Missouri, he was the son of the late Vernon R. Heavin and Betty A. (Lewis) Stanley, who survives. He was a member of Blue River Baptist Church, where he was a deacon for 14 years as well as a Sunday School teacher. John started his career selling insurance with his stepfather at Reliable Benefits. Then he went on to get hi

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Scott A. Palmer, age 53 of Campbellsburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Mr. Palmer was born February 19, 1972 in Marion County, the son of Gilbert Harold Palmer and Alice Jane Roberts Palmer. He was a member of the Shelby Street Pentecostal Lighthouse in Greenwood, Indiana. Mr. Palmer is survived by his wife of 35 years, Shannon Palmer. He is survived by his sons: Matthew Palmer (Lydia) of Mitchell,

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Joe Ben Sama, age 91 of Campbellsburg passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at his home. Joe was born September 11, 1934 in Beattyville, Kentucky the son of Salvatore and Lenora Napier Sama. Joe was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church. He was a 25 year member of the Campbellsburg Volunteer Fire Department where he served as Chief for approximately 3 years. He was a lifetime member of the Campbellsburg Conservation Club, and a

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home David Allan “Moe” Fleenor, age 77 of Salem, Indiana passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Baptist Health Floyd, New Albany, Indiana. Born October 9, 1948, in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late Hershel E. Fleenor and C. Eileen (McKinney) Fleenor. He was a member of the Salem High School Class of 66. He retired in December 2008 from Kimball International, Borden, Indiana. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County. Moe enjoyed

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Michael Lee "Cubby" Goen June 20, 1957 – February 9, 2026 Michael Lee Goen, known to everyone as “Cubby,” hung up his tool belt for the final time on February 9, 2026. Born on June 20, 1957, to the late Harold “Bear” and Kathleen (Kemp) Goen. Cubby was a man who truly understood how the world was put together. An expert craftsman with an eye for detail, he didn’t just live in the world; he built it. From framing houses from the ground up

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Winifred "Ray" Sparkman, age 80, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Hampton Oaks Health Campus in Scottsburg. Born May 31, 1945, he was the son of the late Grover Sparkman and Alpha (Campbell) Sparkman. On December 24, 1965, he married Aleeta (Spaulding) Sparkman who preceded him in death on November 26, 2025. Ray was a retired maintenance supervisor for M. Fine & Sons and was a self employed sewing machine mechanic; h