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Paul Benton Kirby, age 77, of Salem, passed away Friday, December 26 at Norton Hospital in Louisville. Mr. Kirby was born November 1, 1948, in Vincennes, Indiana, the son of Robert H. and Virginia Catherine Gilstrap Kirby.

Tony Eugene Patton, age 68 of Campbellsburg, Indiana passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 07:12 am, in his residence.

Abby Lee Holden Brough, age 40, of Salem, Indiana went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family and friends after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born July 26, 1985 in Weston, West Virginia, Abby was the daughter of Steve Holden and Beth Kemper Holden of Weston, West Virginia. Abby was united in marriage on August 10, 2012 to her loving husband, Nathan Allen Brough, who will miss her dearly.

Dale Irvin Moore, age 78 of Salem, passed away December 22, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dale was born January 12, 1947, in Scottsburg, Indiana, the son of Howard and Clara Ann (Purkhiser) Moore.

Submitted by the Washington County Tobacco Prevention Coalition. The new year is coming, and it’s a great time for fresh starts. If you’re a tobacco or nicotine user, the best thing you can do this year is to make a quit plan. Smoking is still the number one cause of preventable death in Indiana. Making the decision to quit in 2026 can dramatically reduce your risk for life threatening diseases and even make all of your holiday meals taste better.

Vera June Reynolds, age 76 of Salem, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 in her home. Mrs. Reynolds was born June 27, 1949 in Campbellsburg, the daughter of Harold and Pauline Maudlin Lewis.

Bill S. Eldridge, age 90 of Salem, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Salem Crossing. Mr. Eldridge was born February 26, 1935, in Timothy, TN the son of Lester and Elizabeth Robbins Eldridge.

Mrs. Regina Sue "Susie" Stivers, age 65 of Salem, passed away Sunday, December 21 at Salem Crossing. Susie was born January 27, 1960, in Washington County, Indiana the daughter of Glen Fleenor and Vonda Pirtle Fleenor.

Ryan Nelson Thomas, age 38 of Salem, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Mr. Thomas was born November 1, 1987 in New Albany, Indiana the son of Paul and Cindy Herron Thomas. Ryan enjoyed hunting, fishing, painting and spending time with his family.

Christmas week is in full swing across Washington County, and the Salem square is shining as a centerpiece of the season. Wrapped in lights and holiday decorations, the square has taken on a festive glow as the community counts down the final days to Christmas.

Louis P. Rivas, age 71, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 at his home in Pekin, Indiana. Born on January 19, 1954 in Verdun, France, he was the son of Luis I. Rivas Burgos and Reine M. (Maré) Rivas.

Mr. Donald Lee Floyd, age 65, of Pekin, passed away Monday, December 15 in an accident on State Road 135. Mr. Floyd was born April 2, 1960 in New Albany, Indiana, the son of Jack and Sharon Warren Floyd. He was a brick mason and attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church.