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Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Carolyn Lucille Winslow, age 83, of New Albany, formerly of Salem, passed away Monday, January 5 at Baptist Health Floyd. Carolyn was born March 28, 1942, in Salem, the daughter of Paul and Rebecca Lucille Ray Brough. She was a retired employee of Smith Cabinet. She is survived by two daughters: Francen Hattabaugh (Todd) of New Albany and Kim Caldwell (Kevin) of Jeffersonville, a brother: Larry Brough of Salem, a sister: Linda Broady of Mulb

A Community Posting by Awareness Washington County Digital rendering of the final vision for the project. The 2025 Class of Awareness Washington County has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Washington County Community Foundation in order to assist in their class project of installing an all-inclusive playground at Lake Salinda. The all-inclusive playground is a community-led initiative led by the class and involves repurposing playground equipment from Bradie Shrum Eleme

Why consistency — not motivation — is the real key to a meaningful year Recently, I found myself without a vehicle because my little S10 truck needed a transmission rebuild. It’s funny how life lessons show up in the most unexpected places. For a couple of weeks, Ellen became my chauffeur — or as she lovingly called me, “Miss Daisy.” “Come on, Miss Daisy,” she’d say. “I’ve got to take you to work.” Let’s just say I was very glad to get my truck back. Being down a vehicle def

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Lynda Kaye Humphrey, age 87 of Salem, passed away in New Albany, on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Rivercrest Senior Living. Mrs. Humphrey was born November 3, 1938 in Mitchell, Indiana the daughter of Herman and Margaret Stepp Freeman. She earned her Education Degree at Franklin College and she earned her Masters Degree from Indiana University. She was a retired elementary school teacher from West Washington. Mrs. Humphrey was a member of Mo

Mr. Richard "Rick" C. Jones, age 73, of Salem, passed away Friday, January 2 at his home. Mr. Jones was born September 14, 1952 in Peekskill, New York, the son of Sammie and Shirley Wilson Jones.

Rochelle Allen Nicholson of Wesley Chapel, Florida, passed away on December 21, 2025. She was born in Salem, Indiana, on January 25, 1936, to Beecham Allen and Margie Roll Allen.

Edna Mae McKinley, age 81, of New Albany, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born July 30, 1944 in New Albany, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Dorothy Mathis. On September 23, 1982, she married Joseph McKinley who preceded her in death on June 19, 2022.

Janet M. Lamb, age 77, of Scottsburg, passed away Thursday, January 1 at Baptist Health Floyd. Janet was born April 17, 1948 in Livonia, Indiana, the daughter of Lester and Olive Rutherford.

Shirley Louise (Pirtle) Churchman, age 90, of Pekin, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026. Born November 22, 1935 in Valeene, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Harley Pirtle and Pauline (Stroud) Pirtle.

On December 31, at approximately 6:26 pm, members of emergency services were dispatched to the area of East Daisy Line Road for a single vehicle crash.

Adrian Alva "Andy" Anderson, age 96 of Salem, passed away on January 1, 2026 at Springs Valley Meadows. Mr. Anderson was born October 5, 1929 in New Albany, Indiana, the son of Alva and Emma Boyd Anderson.

Faye Wilson, age 85, formerly of Salem, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 at Todd Dickey Nursing and Rehab in Leavenworth, Indiana. Born February, 1940 in Williamsburg, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Rosco and Maude Wilson.