top of page

All Articles


Gregory Kennedy
Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Gregory Kennedy, age 78 of Pekin, Indiana passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Floyd County Hospital. Born January 18, 1948 in Imboden, Virginia, he was the son of the late Percy Kennedy and Georgia Evelyn (Tankersley) Tomes. He was a member of Pekin Baptist Church. Graduated from Eastern High School. Class of 1966. He served during the Vietnam War as a PN3 in the U.S. Navy. Survivors include: Son: Aaron Kennedy of Columbus, Indiana; Son: J
Jun 261 min read


Gina Suzette King
Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Gina Suzette King, age 61 of Salem, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at her home. Ms. King was born January 19, 1965 in Stockton, California, the daughter of Charles King and Leita Hacker King. Ms. King is survived by her daughter, Isabella Howard (Linvel) of Salem, and her sons Andrew Jamison (Lisa) of Salem and Jacob Johnson of California. She is also survived by her grandson, Cole Johnson of California, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Ms. K
Jun 241 min read


Cindy Sparks
Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Cynthia "Cindy" Sparks, age 69, of Orleans, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026, at her residence. Born February 28, 1957, in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Alice Marie (Kay) Stivers. Cindy’s greatest joy in life was being a mother. She loved her family deeply and always made sure everyone around her was taken care of. She had a caring heart and spent many years helping others as a caregiver. Cindy enjoyed taking care
Jun 241 min read


Brenda Gail Cole
Weathers Funeral Home Brenda Gail Collier Cole, age 77 of Salem, passed away on June 21, 2026 peacefully at home, with her family. Ms. Cole was born September 23, 1948 in Scottsburg, Indiana the daughter of Marvin Theodore Collier and Ruth Geneva Applegate Collier. She was a member of Conway Community Church in South Boston. Ms. Cole retired from Childcraft Industries where she was a wood worker. She also volunteered at the Gift Shop at St. Vincent of Salem. Ms. Cole is survi
Jun 231 min read


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
Jun 231 min read


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
Jun 171 min read


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
bottom of page
