Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Charles ‘Chuck’ Allen Maxey, age 64 of Salem, Indiana passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Born January 22, 1962 in Cannelton, Indiana. He was the son of the late Charles William Maxey and Patricia Joan (Maxey) Fetz, who survives. Chuck graduated from North Harrison High School Class of 1980. He was a former employee of Smith Cabinet and the late Fred Fleenor Construction. He had been a lifelong resident of Washington County. He had a deep love

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Marjoria A. Spaulding, age 97, of Borden, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026 at Maple Manor Christian Home in Sellersburg. Born September 8, 1928 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Carl Baynes and Bernice (Cook) Baynes. Marjoria was a retired librarian with the Borden Public Library and was a member of the First Christian Church of Borden. She is survived by 5 children: Linda Cannon, Paula Hubbard (Tommy), Mary Anna Love (Ed), Teri

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Maurice William Gilstrap Jr., also known as Bill to everyone who loved and adored him. Bill was a life-long resident of Pekin, IN, and died unexpectedly on May 1, 2026 at the young age of 81. Born on September 21, 1944 in Kentucky. Bill found joy in the outdoors and especially Camping with his loving wife Carol and friends. Whether he was camping, spending time outside, tinkering in the garage, or playing euchre on Friday nights, he was most c

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Tony Turner, age 85 of Pekin, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Autumn Wood Nursing Home. Mr. Turner was born July 17, 1940 in Leslie County, Kentucky the son of Lige and Glenna Rose Hendrix Turner. He was a member of Eastview Church of Christ. He retired from the Washington County Telephone Company after 31 years. He was a loving and giving father. He loved his family and would do anything for them. He loved farmers markets and was a be

Submitted by Patrick Underwood Richard "Ricky" David Sorrels June 22, 1970 – April 29, 2026 Richard "Ricky" David Sorrels, 55, of Huggin Hollow Rd in Martinsville, Indiana, passed away on April 29, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Born on June 22, 1970, to Ursula Jones Nickelson and the late Daniel Lee Sorrels, Ricky grew up in Washington County, Indiana. As the eldest of the siblings, he was the family’s true ad

Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home William Kenneth Shanks, age 98, passed away peacefully at his Salem home. A third-generation resident of Salem, Ken’s life was a testament to the values of service and lifelong learning. Early Life and Military Service Born August 11, 1927, to George Clarke and Shirley Spence (Taylor) Shanks, Ken was raised as a dedicated and active member of the Salem community. An Eagle Scout who stayed active in the organization as an adult, he balanced his