Submitted by Dawalt Funeral Home Jack R. Sherron, 82 of Salem, passed away on September 24, 2026, at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. Jack was born March 25, 1944, in Salem, Indiana to Soloman “Sollie” and Vivian Beatrice Coleman Sherron. Jack is preceded in death by his parents Soloman “Sollie” Sherron, Vivian Coleman Sherron. His sisters Avis Barker, and Phyllis Hale. His In-Laws Charles and Crystal McNeely, and brother-in-law’s James “Jim” Hale, and Frank No

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Katie Lou Blankenbaker, age 93, of Pekin, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Meadow View in Salem. Born May 27, 1933, at Borden. Katie was a wonderful cook who delighted in sharing. She loved animals, and her family was her greatest love. She is survived by her daughters, Connie Blankenbaker of Salem and Amy Naugle of Salem; her sons, Torin (Leslie) Blankenbaker and Gene L. Blankenbaker Jr. (Kita) of Pekin; 14 grandchildren;

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Audree Mae Hobson, 22, of Salem, Indiana, passed away September 17, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic after a prolonged critical illness, with her Auntie at her side, holding her hand. Audree was born August 9, 2004, in Clark County, Indiana, and graduated from Eastern High School in 2023. She was raised with immense love by her grandparents and custodial parents, Maurita “Mamaw” Green and the late Oscar “Papaw” Green, with her aunt and “bonus

Submitted by Marsha Miller Norman Scott Miller, KC9CSC, age 46, of Houston, TX passed away suddenly on August 22, 2026. He was born October 2, 1979 in New Albany, Indiana to Brad Miller and Cynthia Leggett. Norm graduated from East Washington High School in Pekin, IN in 1998 and went on to study at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN where he was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity. During his studies, he participated in a cooperative education program allowing him t

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Jo Ellyn Reynolds, age 60, was born on July 16, 1966 and died on September 12, 2026. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, and the steadiness of her presence is what her family will miss most. She leaves behind her husband, Jeff Reynolds, with whom she shared a life built on ordinary days and quiet commitment. She was the mother of Samantha Anderson and Kyle Reynolds. Her family grew to include her son-in-law, Ryan Anderson,

Submitted by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Brandon Goodhue, age 35, of Pekin, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Schneck Medical Center. Born April 11, 1991, he was the son of David Goodhue and Denise Saling. Brandon was a machine leader at MPP; member of the Army National Guard; member of Graceland Baptist Church; and lifetime member of the NRA. He is survived by his parents: David Goodhue, Denise Saling, and Tom Schocke (Shelley); wife: Anissa Goodhue; 5 children: Al