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Lyvonne St. Clair, age 64, of Scottsburg, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. Born March 7, 1961 in Hazard, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Amy (Campbell) Collins. On December 21, 2019, she married Chris St. Clair who survives.

With heavy but grateful hearts, the family of Gerald Lloyd Gray, Sr, of Henryville, IN, announce his passing on July 10, 2025.

Rita Kaye Mitchell, 70, of Borden, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025. She was born on December 9, 1954, in Evansville, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Thomas E. and Mary L. Mitchell.

Robert "Bob" "Bobby" Charles Harris, age 83, of Salem passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025 at his residence. Born August 2, 1941 in Medora, he was the son of the late Earl "Bud" "Buck" Harris and Ruth Hunsucker Harris. On May 21, 1990, he married Daisy (Bowling) Dean Harris who preceded him in death on February 20, 2019.

Mary Katherine Sparks, age 91 of Wimauma, Florida passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, in her residence. She was born September 16, 1933 in Salem, Indiana, the daughter of the late Robert L. and Nellie (Stover) Sullivan.

Empty shelves are becoming a regular and troubling sight at the Washington County Food Bank. There is a free program that is affiliated with Dare To Care, a Louisville metro and Southern Indiana non-profit that distributes USDA foods to 177 area food banks and pantries. But like many such agencies throughout the country, dramatic reductions in funding are taking a toll on the support available to local efforts.

Need something exciting to do this Friday evening? Get ready for an evening of food and fun at the Hardinsburg General Store! For the third year in a row, the Hardinsburg General Store will be hosting their 2025 Summer Festival on July 11 from 4-9pm featuring food trucks and vendors of all kinds!

Mrs. Pamela Faye Hensley, aged 67 of New Washington, passed away July 8th, at Baptist Floyd. Mrs. Hensley was born on July 25th, 1957 in Salem. The daughter of John Edward and Evelyn Faye Jackson Lincks. She was a member of the first Baptist church in Jeffersonville and dedicated her life to serving her Lord and serving her family.

A major change is coming to one of Washington County’s most well-known events. The Washington County Chamber of Commerce has announced in a press release that "Friday Night on the Square," a community tradition since 1991, will move from its usual Friday evening timeslot to a new Saturday afternoon format starting this fall.

Rex Baldwin, age 71 of Salem, passed away June 30, 2025 at Baptist Health Floyd.

John Joseph Hattabaugh, age 40 of Campbellsburg, Indiana passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:52 pm, in Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana. Born November 11, 1984 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late John Stephen Hattabaugh and Terrie Kinzi.

Christine E. Voyles, age 76, of Salem, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at her residence. Born October 3, 1948 in Vicco, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Lillian Carroll Everage.

Martha Elizabeth Mantooth, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, at Arlington Place Health Campus. She was born on September 14, 1937, in Indianapolis, IN to the late Mike and Carrie (Davis) Garland.

Fern Blanton, age 79, of Salem passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Born December 9, 1945 in Harlan, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Howard and Parley (Taylor) Howard.

William Claude Maness, age 80, of Salem, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 at Salem Crossing. Mr. Maness was born October 15, 1944 in Lee County, Virginia, the son of Creed Maness and Olga Coomer Maness.

The CAST Washington County program is proud to present "Rev Your Engines for Reading!" This CAST event will be filled with high-octane fun, unforgettable entertainment, and a strong dose of community connection, all in support of student reading initiatives.

Patricia "Patti" Worman, age 71, of Pekin passed away Friday, July 4, 2025 at Norton Clark Hospital. Born February 27, 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Lydell Hardesty and Ida (Bailey) Hardesty.

Raymond Levi Thompson, age 91, passed away on July 3, 2025 surrounded by family at Salem Crossing. He was born on July 3, 1934 to parents Chester and Florence (Bunch) Thompson.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norma J. (Limp) Pugh, age 94, on July 2, 2025. Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she passed away peacefully at the Evansville Indiana Protestant Home.

Teena E. Balentine, age 67, of Pekin passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at her residence. Born October 24, 1957 in Salem, she was the daughter of the llate Alva Lewis Roberts and Barbara (Easton) Vanover. On December 22, 1982, she married Randall Balentine.