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Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Nyoka F. Brough, age 69 of Salem, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Ms. Brough was born November 24, 1956 in Flemming Neon, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Woodrow Quillen and Delphia Mae Barnes Newsome Quillen. She was a member of Rivers of Living Waters Ministries. Nyoka loved taking trips and spending time with animals, especially her cats and dogs. Ms. Brough is survived by her daughters, Stacy Hol

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Gloria Melvina Smedley, age 94, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at her residence. Born May 2, 1932, in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Ivan and Margaret (Oliver) Roberts. Melvina was a stay-at-home mom for 18 years before entering the work force. She then worked a variety of jobs locally in Salem before ending her work career with 33 years of service at Salem Head Start. Melvina was honored with Citizen of the ye

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Dorothy Glover, age 89, of Salem, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Salem. Born May 15, 1937, in Haleyville, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late William Gertis Adams and Elma (McDonald) Adams. Dorothy had a special love for flowers and plants and enjoyed spending time caring for them. She also found joy in crocheting but in her younger years, Dorothy especially loved to cook and bake. She is survived by her two daughters: Se

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home James "Jim" T. Abrams Sr., age 74 of Pekin, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, at his residence. Born on November 26, 1951, in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of Andrew Abrams and Charlene (Hurt) Quinn. Jim is survived by his three children: James T. Abrams Jr. (Stephanie), Jason Abrams, and Angel R. Hart (Oliver); three brothers: Larry Abrams, Sonny Abrams, and Darrell Abrams; along with four grandchildren: Michelle Hammack, Kyl

Submitted by Kraft Funeral Service- Spring Street Robert Ricky “Rick” Schuler, 75, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on August 14, 2026. He was born on January 10, 1951, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Robert Nolan Schuler and Gladys Wright Schuler. Rick proudly served his country as a United States Marine and later dedicated 34 years of service to the State of Indiana as an Indiana Master State Trooper before retiring. His commitment to serving and protecting others wa

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Estil "Leon" Ford, age 89 of Pekin, IN passed away on August 14, 2026 at his daughters home surrounded by family. Leon was born April 28, 1937, to Leslie B. (L.B.) and Hazel Marie (Bennett) Ford, near La Grange, Kentucky. Leon has been farming since 1947 when his family moved from La Grange, Kentucky to a farm south of Salem. Leon was a 1956 graduate of Salem High School. He was a member of Canton Christian Church. He was proud to be a farme

Submitted by The Morris Family James Lee “Jimmy” Morris, age 75 of Jeffersonville, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Born to the late Leman and Dorothy (Mofield) Morris, Jimmy was a man of many talents, many passions, and a heart that made room for everyone he met. For more than three decades, Jimmy worked for The Morris Company, where he was a skilled welder and sheet metal fabricator. He took great pride in his work and in the knowledge he gained throughout his long

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Thomas Wayne Cole, age 86 of Orleans, Indiana, passed away on August 11, 2026 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Indiana. Mr. Cole was born March 16, 1940, he was the son of the late Eli and Lillian Wheat Cole. He was born in Cole Hollow. Surviving Thomas is his wife, Jean Thomas, their two sons, Tim Cole (Dana) of Campbellsburg, Indiana, Michael Cole (Linda) of Salem, his step daughter, Susan Lawyer (Jim) of Hardinsburg, his sister, Lin

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home James Thomas Brown "Little Jimmy - Uncle Jimmy", age 62 of Pekin, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at his residence. Born on October 6, 1963, in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of Elizabeth (Spurrier) Brown and John E. Brown. "Little Jimmy" is survived by his two brothers: Steve and Billy Brown; two sisters: Karen Harp and Tina Baird; one stepbrother: Darrell Miller; and one stepsister: Kathy LaFever; along with 25 Nieces and

Submitted by Girrbach Funeral Home Joan Spindler, 86, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated teaching, deep compassion, and a joyful spirit. Born on August 27, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of Dr. Robert D. and Mary Rosalie (Hobbs) Spindler. A proud graduate of Shelbyville Indiana High School, Joan earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from DePauw University and a Master’s in Special Education from Northeaster

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Marcia Bilyeu, age 76 of Pekin, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026 at her home. Mrs. Bilyeu was born July 28, 1950 in New Albany, Indiana, the daughter of Carl Leno Fisher and Norma Lee Feiock Fisher. She was a Borden High School graduate. Marcia enjoyed gardening and sewing. She especially loved her hostas and day lilies. She was a member of the Emmanuel Church in Pekin. She worked for 25 years at a powder plant (ICI America) with her m

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Ellen Sue Denton age 72 of Campbellsburg, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at home, surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Denton was born March 1, 1954 in Bedford, Indiana, the daughter of Roscoe E. Hartley and Mary Jane Conley Hartley. She was a member of the Carters Creek Christian Church. Mrs. Denton retired from West Washington, where she was a bus driver for 30 years. After retirement she loved spending time with her family and her