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Charles Michael Blevins
Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Charles Michael Blevins, age 82, of Hardinsburg, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at his residence. Born December 29, 1943 in Jeffersonville, he was the son of the late Carl Blevins and Elva (Schwinger) Blevins. He was married to Jenny Rose Blevins and Linda Kay Elliott, both of whom also preceded him in death. Charles was a retired heavy equipment operator and farmer; he was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Hardinsburg Christian
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Jameson Riley Crawford
Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Jameson Riley Crawford, age 14 of Salem, Indiana passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, Born February 23, 2012 in Scottsburg, Indiana, he was the son of the late Annette Wheeler and James Richard Crawford Jr., who survives. He attended Life Tabernacle. He loved fishing, four-wheeling including taking it apart and putting it back together, drawing and family time. He had a big imagination and was always putting a smile on everyone's face. Surviv
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Heidi Chastain
Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Heidi L. Chastain age 41 of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at her home. Ms. Chastain was born December 29, 1984 in Denver, Colorado. The daughter of Tim Chastain and Michele Riedesel. She is a member of Mount Tabor Christian Church. She participated in the Special Olympics many times, was a member of the Action Club and enjoyed the Bowling League. Ms. Chastain is survived by her father, Tim Chastain (Leann) of Cam
Apr 211 min read


Barry Martin
Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Barry Lee Martin, age 79, of Sellersburg, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, in New Albany. Born on November 30, 1946, in Martinsburg, Indiana, he was the son of Estin and Leeta (Blackman) Martin. Barry spent his life dedicated to his work as a timber buyer and proud owner of Tri-State Veneer, where his strong work ethic and commitment were evident to all who knew him. While work filled much of his time, he cherished any opportunity to
Apr 212 min read


Tina Marie Burger
Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Tina Marie Burger, age 70 of Pekin, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at her home. Ms. Burger was born October 1, 1955 in Indianapolis, the daughter of William Runyon Sr. and Elta Thompson McDonald. She was a member of the St. John Paul 2nd Catholic Church in Sellersburg, Indiana, A member of Phi Theta Kappa and worked at Ascension St. Vincent in the Medical Records Department. Ms. Burger is survived by her son, Michael Pedigo of Pekin,
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Donna Purlee
Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Donna Purlee, age 92 of Sellersburg, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Autumn Woods Health Campus in New Albany. Born on January 28, 1934, in Roseburg, Oregon, she was the daughter of Grace John (Homer) Rudolph. Donna had a deep love for travel and adventure, which took her to destinations all around the world. While she cherished every journey, her favorite place was West Virginia. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures there—
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Norma Louise Coats
Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Norma Louise Coats ( Marion) Norma Louise Coats, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at Baptist Floyd Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 25th, 1939, in Leesburg, Virginia. Norma lived a life defined by independence, hard work, and an unwavering dedication to her family. She took great pride in caring for those she loved, always ensuring her family felt supported, nur
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David Maudlin
Submitted by Mia Maudlin David Maudlin, age 78, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away on April 13, 2026 in the Hosparus InPatient Care Center at Norton Pavillion. Mr. Maudlin was born in New Albany, Indiana to John Nelson Maudlin and Manilla Tatlock Maudlin. After graduating from Salem High School in 1965, David entered business school at Indiana University Southeast and soon discovered he was a great card player. Without enough money for a second year of school, he enlist
Apr 162 min read


Todd Elliott Brown
Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Todd Elliott Brown, age 59 of Salem, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. Mr. Brown was born March 3, 1967 in Salem, the son of Donovan Brown and Marilyn Elliott Brown. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Judy Walton Brown, who he married October 14, 1997. He is also survived by his son, Bradley Carey (Dana) of Salem, daughters: Julie Carey of Salem and Jennifer Smith of Salem, five grandchildren: Sakyia Feris of Clarksville, Miranda Smit
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Georgia "Jo" Evelyn Tomes
Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Georgia "Jo" Evelyn (Tankersley, Kennedy) Tomes, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away in her home, surrounded by love on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, at the age of 102. She was born March 25, 1924, in Dryden, Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Burley Tankersley and Susie Jane (Clark) Tankersley. She married Percy Kennedy in 1945, prior to his passing in 1960, they had two children: Beverly and Greg Kennedy. After raising her children, she mar
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Billie Mae Satterwhite
Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Billie Mae Satterwhite, age 83 of Salem, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Baptist Health Floyd. Mrs. Satterwhite was born February 6, 1943 in Salem, the daughter of Alva and Meredith Harper Bartle. She attended bible study at Turning Point Church. She was a retired hair dresser at Bartles Beauty Salon and later was an instructor. Mrs. Satterwhite is survived by her son, Bart Dixon (Glenda) of Salem, her sister, Sarah Batalis of Sout
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James Richard Cress
Submitted. by Dawalt Funeral Home James Richard Cress, age 70 of Salem, Indiana passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 3:10 pm, in Salem Crossing. Born June 3, 1955, in Connersville, Indiana, he was the son of the late Lloyd B. Cress and Nayoma (Murrell) Cress. He was a graduate of Connersville High School before moving to California to join the U.S. Marine Corps. After his military services he went to Indiana State University where he received his education degree. He then
Apr 71 min read
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