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Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Richard Lee Hoyt, age 79, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Born September 23, 1946, in San Diego, California, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Shirley (Voyles) Hoyt. On November 28, 1969, he married Carolyn (Glasgow) Hoyt, who survives. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Upon leaving the Air Force, he worked for TWA at the Louisville Internation

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Patricia Kay (Jackson) Spurgeon, 80, of Salem, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 2:56 p.m. at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Indiana. She was born March 17, 1946, in Salem, Indiana to the late Haywood Jackson and Marcella (Robert) McKnight. Patricia retired from the Department of Child Services in Crawford County. Earlier in her career, she also worked for Kimball in Borden, Indiana. Patricia had a soft he

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Kayla Lynn Strother, age 33 of Lexington, Indiana, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026 at her home. Kayla was born December 30, 1992 in Madison, Indiana the daughter of Charles Cooper Jr. and Vickie Newman. Kayla loved to ride motorcycles, especially hers, that she named "Sweet Cheeks". She loved her dog, Lolly Lynn Strother, fishing, redoing old furniture, going to auctions and collecting rocks with her sister. Kayla is survived by her son,

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Judy Diane Burris January 4, 1952 – August 24, 2026 Judy Diane Burris, 74, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026. Judy was born January 4, 1952, in Seymour, Indiana, to Elbert “Nick” Root and Beulah Root. She was a hardworking woman who loved her family deeply. She enjoyed reading, loved her cat Missy, and was always willing to lend a hand to the people she cared about. Judy was preceded in death by her parents; h

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home In Loving Memory of Beatrice "Bea" Zimmerman (January 8, 1948 - August 29, 2026) Beatrice "Bea" Zimmerman, 78, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, at PAM Rehabilitation, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 8, 1948, in Hyden, Kentucky, to the late Jim and Lula Jones, Bea was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose unwavering dedication to her family defined her life. A graduate of Clay Coun

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Daniel Lee Blocker, age 58, passed away surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Daniel was born on March 21, 1968, in Loveland, Colorado, to Quitman and Annabelle (Crane) Blocker. He graduated from Salem High School in 1986 and dedicated 38 years of service to Rose Acre Farms, where he worked as the cooler manager at Jen Acres in North Vernon. Daniel enjoyed fishing, coin collecting, and, most importantly, spending time with his chil

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Debra M. Woodville, age 72 of Salem, Indiana passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in Baptist Health Floyd New Albany. Born December 15, 1953 in Louisville , Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Joanne (O'Guin) Howlett. She was an employee of Mercer Transportation in Louisville for 39 years, a member of the Catholic Church and was a 1972 graduate of Stuart High School in Louisville. On September 22, 1979 she married

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Maria Crecelius, age 85 of Salem, Indiana passed away Friday, August 21, 2026 at 5:55 am, in her residence. Born December 20, 1940 in Amsterdam, Holland, she was the daughter of the late Adrian Veltman and Catherine (Cornelius) Veltman. On November 30, 1959 she married Gerald L. Crecelius, who passed away December 19, 2014. Survivors include: Daughter: Debbie (James) Geary of Pekin, Indiana; Daughter: Patricia (Dustin) Hatfield of Salem, Indi

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Eloise Jean Durham, age 66 of Salem, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Meadow View Health and Rehab, surrounded by family. Ms. Durham was born February 5, 1960 in Salem, the daughter of Omer Brent Ewen "Red" and Polly Gay. She was a Master Firefighter and instructor with the Campbellsburg Fire Department and a Certified EMT. She was also a dispatcher. Ms. Durham loved IU sports, NASCAR, specifically Jeff Gordon and watching any Wes

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Roberta Baldwin, age 74 of Salem, Indiana passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, in Salem Crossing. Born March 4, 1952 in Rushville, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Gabe and Imogene (Flannery) Hankins. Roberta married Lonnie E. Baldwin, who passed away March 6, 2019. Survivors include: Son: Ernie Williams of Greenville, Indiana; Daughter: Theresa Payline of North Carolina; Brother: Gerry (Vickie) Hankins of Connersville, Indian

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Cody Lee Alexander, age 39 of Salem, Indiana passed away Friday, August 21, 2026 in Georgetown, Indiana. Born July 17, 1987 in Jeffersonville, Indiana, he was the son of Danny Alexander and Carrie Copas On July 15, 2017 he married Amanda (Spencer) Alexander, who survives. Also surviving are: Stepmom: Sara Alexander Sisters: Kate Alexander;, Amanda Dunn Brother: Nick Alexander; Children: Casidee Stone, Haley Stone, Ava Alexander Natalie Stone,

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Angel Dawn Walker, age 53 of Mitchell, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at Mitchell Manor. She was born on January 29, 1973 in Salem, Indiana. She was the Daughter of Jim Mayfield and Carolyn (Walker) Mayfield. She was a member of Salem First Christian Church. Angel was a graduate of Salem High School in 1993. She attended Indiana University Southeast, and worked for Blue River Services in Salem. Angel dearly loved