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A celebration of life has been scheduled for David Maudlin, who passed away on April 13.

Submitted by Robin Gettelfinger Terry Alan Terrell, 73, New Salisbury, passed peacefully at his home on Friday, May 22, 2026. Known as ‘Vern’ to his friends, Terry was born in Scottsburg on August 17, 1952, to the late Roen and Lena Terrell. He retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years, including duty in Vietnam. He also survived the Beirut bomb blast in 1983 and was awarded the Purple Heart. Throughout his military career, he earned numerous medals, awards, and certificates.

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Joanne Puckett Cole, age 96, passed away May 19, 2026. She was born on January 10, 1930, in Owensboro, KY to the late Alton and Margaret (Lyon) Puckett. Joanne graduated from Daviess County High School in 1948 and then attended Western Kentucky University where she met her husband of 61 years, W. Frank Cole, Jr. They lived in Owensboro for 12 years before moving to Salem, IN. After marriage, Joanne worked at GE in Owensboro for 8 years while

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home John Rader Hoskins, age 72 of Salem, Indiana passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Born October 22, 1953, in Hyden, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Willie Hoskins and America (Mitchell) Hoskins. John graduated from the America High School Stuttgart Germany while serving in the US Army. Afterwards he joined the reserves where he served as a recruiter for 3 years. He was a Contractor with the

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Our mom, Candice "Candy" Sue Brough (formerly McCoskey), passed away recently, and honestly, the world is going to be a lot quieter and a lot less interesting without her. She was incredibly strong, sweet, and had a hilarious, spunky attitude that you couldn't ignore. ​Candy was born in El Paso, Texas and was almost born in Mexico because her mom loved shopping in Juarez so much. That love for shopping definitely stuck with Candy her whole lif

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Patsy JoAnn Cochran entered this world on November 28, 1950 to Raymond L. Cochran and Josephine (Tegel) Cochran. She departed 75 years later on May 15, 2026 at Nortons Clark Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana. JoAnn, a resident of Salem, Indiana, graduated from Salem High School in 1969. She enjoyed traveling on Toby bus tours, collecting Boyds Bears, and holiday sweatshirts. She had the heart of a child on Halloween, Christmas, and especiall

Submitted by Jennifer Ooley Mitchell Todd Ooley Mitch Ooley, 53, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at University of Louisville Hospital. Mitchell, or “Mitch” as he was known by many, was born on December 6, 1972, in New Albany, Indiana, and was the son of Sandy McCutcheon, and the late Michael Littell Ooley. In addition to his mother, he is survived by sisters, Annette Agan (Mike) of Salem and Jennifer Ooley (Marvin Stevenson) of Louisville, Kentucky; niece, Brooke Ain

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Kerry M. Lewis, age 71 of Salem, Indiana passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Sellersburg Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born September 20, 1954, in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Homer C. and Virginia L. (Dalton) Lewis. He was a retired employee of Kimball Office Furniture and Tecumseh Engines. He was currently employed as an Instructional Aide at Salem Middle School which turned into a dream job very quickly as he got to

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Jane Carol Crowder, age 86 of Paoli, passed away on Monday, May 11 at Paoli Health and Living, Mrs. Crowder was born March 14, 1940 in Salem, Indiana the daughter of Regnal Harris and was raised by her grandmother, Bessie Harris. She was a member of the Leipsic Methodist Church, until she was not longer able to attend. She was retired from Paoli Inc. after retiring she became a lunch lady at Orleans Schools and was also a beautician. Mrs.

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home John Larry Roberts, age 91 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Skyline Suites. Mr. Roberts was born April 5, 1935 in Lawrence County, Indiana, the son of John and Jennie Guthrie Roberts. He worked in agriculture, in corn production. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Salem Ward. He is survived by his sons, Tom Roberts (Rita) of Vallonia, Jim Roberts (Christy) of Scottsburg, Tim Roberts (Rebecca)

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Reita Babcock, age 83 of Hardinsburg, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in her home. Mrs. Babcock was born on May 16, 1942 in Washington County, the daughter of John and Leona Sanders Rippy. She was a member of the Salem Church of Christ and a Pekin High School Class of 1960 Graduate and retired from Childcraft. Mrs. Babcock is survived by her husband, James Babcock, who she married November 26, 1960. She is also survived by her sons, Ric

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Lola "Kathy" Mattingly, age 86 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Mrs. Mattingly was born July 7, 1939 the daughter of Charles Witt and Agnes Witt Taylor and her step father, Adrian Taylor. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Center of Mitchell. She loved to dance, and was an avid Wildcat Basketball fan. She was a lifelong waitress at Skyline, which was her sister Jewel's business. Mrs. Mattingl