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Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Mr. Lawrence "Lonnie" W. Blevins, age 84, of Salem passed away Friday, April 3 at Baptist Health Floyd. Mr. Blevins was born October 30, 1941, in Salem, the son of Walter B. Blevins and Margaret E. Wingler Blevins Woods. Lonnie was a retired evangelist and gospel song writer. He traveled to churches and revivals evangelizing and performing with his gospel band, Gospel Road Singers. He enjoyed playing his guitar and singing and when he was yo

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Linda Carol Zink, age 78, of Salem, Indiana passed away on February 25, 2026 in Wauchula, Florida. Born January 16, 1948 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of Robert and Stella Zink. After graduating from Salem High School, Linda discovered she had been given "the gift of gab". She had a natural gift for connecting with people, remembering names, listening carefully, and making everyone feel valued. She used all of these skills in her

As voters prepare for the May 5 Primary Election, the Washington County Clerk’s Office has provided The Washington County Times with official sample ballots for each township.

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Clifford Bryan, age 65 of Campbellsburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Born on February 4, 1961, in Elwood, he was the son of Robert and Audra Jean (Robinson) Bryan. Clifford is survived by his wife: Anna Bryan; along with two brothers: Randy and Jeff Bryan and a sister Denise that also survives. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and some extended family. Cremation has been chosen at this time. Hughes-Taylo

The Ashbys present the DAR, Salem VFW Auxiliary, and the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion with their checks. A Washington County home sale resulted in donations to several local veteran-related organizations after the seller expressed interest in supporting fellow veterans. Richard Webb, a U.S. Army veteran, recently sold his home through A White House Realty, operated by Mike and Tifini Ashby. According to Mike Ashby, Webb initially asked whether the home could be so

A simple moment that reveals a powerful truth about presence, health, and the stories we’re meant to live and share. We had quite some fun on our staycation this past week while the boys were off school for spring break; from playgrounds, to the Ark Encounter, to the zoo, to the Newport Aquarium, we had a blast. The lesson of the week was that these Mosier boys require a lot of energy and lots of attention. At one point Ethan, with his angry eyes, grabbed my face directly tow

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home William Charles "Bill" Kuntz Jr. was born September 25, 1938, in Covington. Kentucky., to Lettie Lincks Kuntz and William C. Kuntz, Sr. He spent his early childhood in London, Ky., before moving with his mother, Aunt Betty Lincks, and Uncle John "Bub" Lincks' family to the Dutch Creek / Martinsburg area of Washington County, Indiana. He was a member of the Pekin High School Class of 1957. He was a veteran of the Air Force Reserves. I

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Kevin Durbin, 66, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026. Born on June 8, 1959, Kevin lived a life defined by dedication to his family, hard work, quiet strength, and a generous spirit that touched all who knew him. Kevin was the proud owner of Harristown Garage, where he was known for his hard work, honesty, and commitment to his community. He built lasting relationships with customers that became friends through his work and took great p

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Michelle W. Beckett, age 58, of Salem, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026. Born January 7, 1968 in New Albany, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Beckett and Sharon (Gibson) Beckett Arnold. Michelle was a proud graduate of Eastern High School and dedicated much of her professional life to Koetter Woodworking, where she was a long-time employee. Her work ethic and commitment were evident throughout her career. Michelle cherish

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Benny Barger, age 82 of Salem, Indiana passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, in his residence. Born January 24, 1944 in Brutus, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Charley and Romilee (Cornett) Barger. He was a former employee of Hobarts in Louisville, the old Smith Cabinet Manufacturing Company for 20 years and Frank Miller Sawmill. He attended the Faith Southern Baptist Church and had been a resident of Washington County since 1963, formerl

Continuing with our “ Election: 2026 ” series, this addition to our candidate interviews features Polk Township Trustee candidate Cameron Stahl (R). Leading up to the primaries, we will continue to release candidate interviews in order to keep you informed as you make your way to the ballot box. Publisher's Note: The Washington County Times does not endorse political candidates. Our mission is to provide balanced and informative coverage of local politics so our readers can

Written & Submitted by Jeremy Elliott Recently, the Washington County Historical Society approached Mayor Justin Green about the possibility of correcting an error that has stood for decades in the City of Salem. We have been unable to determine when this mistake initially occurred, but the street that travels north from the top of the East Market Street hill, to Hackberry Street, at some point was erroneously named “Hayes Avenue.” This street was added to the town of Salem d