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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

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Wanda L. Noble, age 78 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, January 14 in her home. Mrs. Noble was born September 11, 1947 in Hazard Kentucky, the daughter of Bill Holland and Lou Coomer Holland. She was a member of the American Legion Post 41 and the VFW. Mrs. Noble is survived by her fiance, Roy Alexander, her sons: Vernon Noble (Pam) of Charlestown and David Noble of Salem, daughter: Darlene Noble, grandchildren: Ashley Noble, Brandon Scho

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Jeremy Michael Maudlin, age 46 of Georgetown, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026. Mr. Maudlin was born September 18, 1979 in Paoli, Indiana the son of Jeff Maudlin and Lisa Bagshaw Burns. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge Borden, and an employee of Summit Seed Coating in New Albany, Indiana. Mr. Maudlin is survived by his significant other, Pamela Rivers. He is also survived by his sons: Logan Anderson of Pekin, Gavin Hollen of Frederic

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home   Kenneth Dale Spradlin, 72 of Campbellsburg, Indiana, passed away on January 12, 2026, just one day before his 73rd birthday. He was born on January 13, 1953. Kenneth was preceded in death by is parents, James Franklin Spradlin Sr. and Annas Marie Osborne Spradlin Hall; his brothers, James Franklin Spradlin Jr. and Ricky Lynn Spradlin; and his son, Larry Allen Spradlin. He is survived by is loving wife, Jessie Kelly Spradlin, whom he marrie

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Shirley Satterfield left this earthly dwelling, January 12, 2026 to be with her Lord and Savior. Shirley was born September 27, 1937 to Blossie and Mona (Allison) Miller in Reedyville, Kentucky. She married her high school sweetheart, Dallas Satterfield. They were married 69 years. Shirley’s faith was strong, she was a member of Kansas Church of Christ where she attended faithfully till her health failed. She taught Sunday School and VBS. Sh

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Kelsey Gayle Smith, age 31, of Salem, passed Sunday, January 11. Kelsey was born November 11, 1994, in Louisville Kentucky, the daughter of Jody Mason Rose and Roger Dale Smith. She was a longtime employee of Mama Rosas's and Tracy's Bar and Grill. She is survived by her wife: Jennifer Cole, they were married April 14, 2021. She is also survived by her parents: Jody Rose (Tim) of Salem and Roger Dale Smith of Livonia, five sisters: Kaycee Me

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Raymond Edward Taylor, age 61, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at UofL Hospital in Louisville. Born June 12, 1964 in Wampum, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Paul W. Taylor and Barbara J. (Eddy) Taylor. Raymond was a fighter, overcoming many obstacles throughout his years, including cancer. If he loved you, you knew. He loved to joke around with people and afterwards, he would always tell you he loved you. Raymond