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Scott A. Palmer
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,
Feb 131 min read


Joe Ben Sama
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
Feb 122 min read


David "Moe" Fleenor
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
Feb 111 min read


Michael Lee "Cubby" Goen
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
Feb 102 min read


Winifred "Ray" Sparkman
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
Feb 61 min read


Veda Naugle
Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Veda Naugle, 81, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, February 4, 2026. She was born on March 10, 1944 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Warden and Flora (Roberts) Smith. Veda is survived by her son, Brad Naugle; grandchildren, Zackary McKinley, Kyle (Mandy) Naugle, Skylaur (Donnie) McKinley-Snelling, and Reagan Naugle; one great grandchild; and brothers, Benny Smith, Leroy Smith, Ray Smith, and Mike S
Feb 51 min read


Franklin Junior "Buddy" Phipps
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
Feb 21 min read


Violetta Jean "Jeanie" Humphrey
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
Jan 302 min read


John Patrick Revels
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
Jan 272 min read


Charles Sherman King
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
Jan 271 min read


Muriel "Mo" Oakes
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
Jan 231 min read


Shawn D. Dunn
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,
Jan 231 min read
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