Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home   Ricky Vickers, age 66, of Salem, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026. Born March 8, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of Russell and Nancy (Borowski) Vickers. Ricky is survived by his six children; Russell Vickers, Chris (Megan) Vickers, Ricky Vickers Jr, Sandra, Christina and Nichole Vickers, his three sisters; Debbie Grimsley, Lisa Damiani and Linda Ferns; along with 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home    Ruby L. Davis, 97, of Salem, Indiana passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply and prayed for daily. Born in Livonia, Indiana, to her beloved parents, Margaret (Bell) Barksdale and Rawleigh Barksdale, Ruby was shaped by a childhood rooted in resilience, faith, and devotion to family. Raised by her strong and loving mother alongside seven siblings, she learned early that even in life’s h

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Mrs. Linda Carol Hauger, age 72, of Salem, passed away Thursday, March 19 at IU Health University Hospital. Linda was born March 12, 1954, in Salem, the daughter of Lewis Franklin Rippey and Irene May Sullivan Rippey. She was a homemaker and made the best yeast rolls. Linda was a member of Fredericksburg Church of Christ. Linda married Randy Hauger on July 6, 1996, and he survives. She is also survived by a step-daughter: Kelly Williams (Tra

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Mr. Roosevelt Nicholson, age 93, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, March 18 at Northwood Retirement Home. Mr. Nicholson was born December 1, 1932, in Clay County, Kentucky, the son of Christopher Pitman Nicholson and Nellie Stivers Nicholson. He was retired from Tecumseh and was a farmer. He was an Army veteran. Roosevelt is survived by two sons: Christopher Nicholson (Jennifer) of Salem and Keith Nicholson (Kimberly) of Beaufort, South Carol

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Sharon Ann Smedley, age 81 of Salem, Indiana passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 3:51 pm, in Baptist Health Floyd New Albany, Indiana. Born August 22, 1944, in Peru, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Grant H. Zook and Vera (Boys) Zook. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Salem where she played the piano for 40 years. She had been a resident of Washington County for most of her life. She was a 1962 graduate of Peru Hi

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Ruth Ann Davidson, age 80 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 in her home. Mrs. Davidson was born March 7, 1946 in Clay County, Kentucky the daughter of Bev Robinson and Vernie Thompson Robinson. Mrs. Davidson was a homemaker and a member of the Highland Baptist Church. Mrs. Davidson loved going to auctions, camping and listening to country music. Mrs. Davidson is survived by her daughter, Kimberley Davidson of Hamilton, Ohio,