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Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Jim "Storm" Dale Dobbs, Sr., age 78 of Vallonia, Indiana passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 5:14 am, in his residence. He was born September 9, 1947 in Co-Operative, Kentucky, the son of the late Melvin and Dorothy (Roberts) Dobbs. After High School he joined the U.S. Army proudly serving during the Vietnam War. He later worked as a car salesman until retiring. He was a gun enthusiast and a member of the N.R.A. and he enjoyed the outdoors

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home George Robert "Bobby" Muench, age 18 of Campbellsburg, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026 at IU Bloomington Hospital. Bobby was born February 22, 2008 in Indianapolis, the son of Michael Muench and Nicole Dewar. He was a student at Equus Flight Academy. Bobby loved all creatures, moths and frogs being his favorite. He was good with his hands and loved restoring cars. He was an avid drift race fan and you would rarely find him without his

Submitted by Kristin Pyle Mary Edna (Tyler) Pyle, 79, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026. Mary was born on June 8, 1947, in Borden, Indiana. Mary was the oldest of five siblings and grew up in Pekin, IN. On May 7, 1971, Mary married the love of her life, James Pyle, in Scottsburg, IN and together they shared a devoted marriage of 52 years, building a life centered on faith, family, and service. As a proud Navy wife, Mary spent much of her life in

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Dorothy Hurst, 91 of Pekin, Indiana passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026. Dorothy was born on March 3, 1935 to the Applegates and was lovingly raised by Dennis and Pearl Hurst. Dorothy was a caring and God fearing woman whose greatest joy was her family. She devoted her life to caring for others, both at home and throughout her career. Her kindness, compassion and unwavering faith touched everyone who knew her. Dorothy was a devoted moth

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Lisa Marie Daulton, age 58, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. She was born on February 23, 1968, in Salem, Indiana, to the late Vincent LaGamba and Judith A. (Collins) Setser. On August 22, 1998, she married Jared Steven Daulton Sr., who passed away on August 21, 2017. Lisa worked at Cesar’s and also at Setser’s Tobacco Outlet. She cherished spending time with her grandchildren and had a special bond with her beloved

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home John C. Roberts, age 79 of Salem, Indiana passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Christ Hospital of Cincinnati, OH. Born September 15, 1946, in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of James W. Roberts and Edith (Newlon) Roberts. He had been a life resident of Washington County, graduated from Salem in 1964 before going to Indiana University to study education. He then went on to become a teacher at Eastern Pekin High School for 11 years. John was a

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Dwight M. Shoults age 91 of Campbellsburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Baptist Health Floyd. Mr. Shoults was born on May 14, 1935 in Salem, the son of Paul and Pauline Shoults. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church. He was also a member of the NRA, Conservation Gun Club of Campbellsburg and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. He retired from Jeans Extrusions as maintenance man. Mr. Shoults is survived by his sons, Eddie Shou

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Donald Bayard Morris, age 95, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on July 31, 2026 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. He was born on March 21, 1931 in Salem, Indiana to the late Howard Cauble and Maysel Irene (Godfrey) Morris. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a 1948 graduate of Salem High School. On July 26, 1952, he married Rilda Irene (Hammond) Morris who preceded him in death on October 8, 2025. Don served during the Korean War

Members of our community are once again coming together in support of Leerah Gilbert, the six-year-old girl who has been battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia since last fall. The next Lyles Fish Fry, set for Saturday, August 8 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Lyles Park (5581 E Old 56, Salem), has been dedicated as a fundraiser for Leerah and her family. This past week, we had the absolute pleasure of doing a photo shoot with Leerah!

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Louise Sama, age 85 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. Louise was born November 15, 1940 in Salem, Indiana, the daughter of Ford Deaton and Catherine Chastain Deaton. She was a member of the Mount Tabor Christian Church. Louise was the previous owner of H&R Block Tax Service in Salem. She enjoyed doing bible studies and teaching youth at church and also spending time with her family and friends

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Gerald "Jerry" Trahan, age 88 of Salem, passed away July 31, 2026 at Skyline Suites Assisted Living. Mr. Trahan was born December 13, 1937 in Saginaw, Michigan the son of Alfred and Luella Mayette Trahan. He was a United States Airforce veteran. Mr. Trahan is survived by his son, Arthur Trahan (Teresa) of Clark County, his daughter, Judy Alcantara of Parker, Colorado, his grandchildren, Evan, Adam, Samantha and Jerry, his brother Ron Trahan

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Ashley Lorenza Villa, age 42 of Salem, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026 at home. Ashley was born February 14, 1984 in Columbus, Indiana, the daughter of Raul Villa and Beth Jones Mullis (Howard). Ashley enjoyed cooking, sitting on her porch and reading or scrolling TikTok's, thrifting, going to garage sales, listening to music and spending time with her family. She was a helper who made people feel seen and loved and she was a problem so