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Lance Hattabaugh
Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Lance "Bubba" Hattabaugh, age 50, of Pekin, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026 at his residence. Born May 9, 1976 in Jeffersonville, he was the son of Barry Hattabaugh and Gilda (Barrett) Hattabaugh. Everyone knew Lance as “Bubba” or “Boss Man.” He enjoyed listening to the Gaither Vocal Band, loved Reese’s, and never missed a chance to watch Paw Patrol. Lance is survived by his parents, Barry and Gilda, along with one sister, Janet (AJ) Schubert. Fun
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Jeffrey Allen Spaulding
Dawalt Funeral Home Jeffrey Allen Spaulding age 70 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away Monday June 1, 2026, in Norton Audubon Hospital Louisville. Born December 2, 1955, in Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of the late John Roger Spaulding and Nancy Elizabeth (Anderson) Spaulding. He was an employee of LG&E in Louisville, Kentucky for 34 years, last serving as a senior analyst. He was a 1974 graduate of Salem High School, elected as class vice-president his senior year. He gr
Jun 232 min read


Shirley Tilford
Weathers Funeral Home Shirley Tilford, age 75 of Salem, passed away on June 20, 2026 at Jewish Hospital. Ms. Tilford was born November 24,1950 in Mozelle, Kentucky, the daughter of Rufus Brown and Alice Nantz Brown. She was a member of Northside Christian Church and also attended church at Life Tabernacle. Ms. Tilford was a retired respiratory therapist. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, going to church, spending time with friends and she loved jewelry. Ms. Ti
Jun 231 min read


Herbert Edmonds
Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Herbert "Herb" Lee Edmonds Jr, age 70, of Salem, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour. Born on August 30, 1955, he was the son of the late Herbert Lee Sr. and Elizabeth (Oberhausen) Edmonds. Herb was a self-employed stone mason who took great pride in his craftsmanship and a proud member of the American Legion. In 1993, Herb married the love of his life, and together they blended their families into one. He enjoyed
Jun 221 min read


Deana Lynn Williams
Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Deana Lynn Williams, age 48 of Campbellsburg, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at IU Methodist Hospital. Mrs. Williams was born February 7, 1978 in Bedford, Indiana, the daughter of Daryl Glen Brown and Deborah Lynn Morris Brown. Mrs. Williams is survived by her husband, Donnie Williams. She is also survived by her two daughters, Lakin Evans (Nate) of Orleans and Gracie Williams of Campbellsburg, her grandson, Beau Evans, her parents, Dary
Jun 171 min read


Wendi Hubbard
Weathers Funeral Home Wendi Hubbard, age 75 of Sellersburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Miss Hubbard was born November 21, 1950 in La Porte, Indiana the daughter of Henry H. and Frances Rockey Hubbard. She was a member of the 1st Christian Church. Miss Hubbard attended Franklin College. Miss Hubbard is survived by her sisters, Henrietta Connor of New Albany, and Marietta Gruesbeck (Kirk) of Sellersburg , 3 nieces, 1 nephew and 9 great nieces and nephews. Miss Hubba
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Robert Schreiber
Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Robert "Red" "Sunny" Schreiber, age 88 of Salem, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at his home. Mr. Schreiber was born October 9, 1937 in New Albany, Indiana, the son of Eugene Schreiber and Edna Tatlock. Anyone who knew him had played cards with him, he loved playing all card games and spending time at the casino. His family was the most important thing to him. Mr. Schreiber is survived by his daughters, Deborah Schreiber, Diana Schreibe
Jun 161 min read


Carl Robinson, Sr.
Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Carl Robinson Sr, age 85, of Scottsburg, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. Born December 9, 1940 in Manchester, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Levi and Della (Gross) Robinson. Carl is survived by his two brothers: Larry and Brice Robinson; one sister: Sue Gajewski; three grandchildren: Nathan Robinson, Tyler Robinson-McClellan and Taylor Hayes; along with six great-grandchildren that also surviv
Jun 151 min read


Melody Ann Coats
Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Melody Ann Coats, age 50, passed away on June 11, 2026, at Norton Hospital. She was born on August 13th, 1975, to Roberta and Loren Coats in Washington County Hospital. She attended Eastern High School in Pekin, Indiana. Melody was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin, and friend. She is survived by her husband, Clint Bruce; her mother-in-law Gayle Bruce-Doyle, her children Isaac VanDurme (Stephani), Gage Castro
Jun 122 min read


Luella May Purkhiser
Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Mrs. Luella May Purkhiser, age 95, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026. She was born on February 27, 1931 to Chester Graves McKinley and Dessie Gibbons McKinley. Luella married James Willard Purkhiser on May 25, 1951. They had one son, James Eli Purkhiser. She was a member of the High Street Church of Christ, Community Club 31, The Piece Makers Quilt Guild, of which she was a Charter Member. She was a past member of The Farmer's Club a
Jun 122 min read


Klarene Marie Cartee
Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Klarene Marie Cartee, age 80 of Sellersburg, Indiana passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Baptist Health Floyd New Albany. Born January 17, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late William G. and Ruth B. (Hetler) Kahler. She was a retired employee of American Cold Storage and Cracker Barrel in Scottsburg; from the time they opened for 15 years. She loved and was very proud of her grandchildren. Also had a great love for all
Jun 101 min read


Larry James Byrd
Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Larry James Byrd, age 74 of Salem, IN passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 in the comfort of his own home. Larry was born March 19, 1952 in Louisville, KY and was the son of the late Wymon Byrd and Frances Byrd. On June 26, 1973 he married the love of his life, Martha Louise (Cobbs) Byrd who survives him. They had a long and loving marriage of over 52 years. Larry was a dedicated provider for his family, working both for American Standard and th
Jun 81 min read
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