Obituaries
Edna Mae McKinley
Jan 3, 2026
Edna Mae McKinley, age 81, of New Albany, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born July 30, 1944 in New Albany, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Dorothy Mathis. On September 23, 1982, she married Joseph McKinley who preceded her in death on June 19, 2022.
Edna was a homemaker and a Christian by...
Shirley Louise Churchman
Jan 2, 2026
Shirley Louise (Pirtle) Churchman, age 90, of Pekin, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026. Born November 22, 1935 in Valeene, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Harley Pirtle and Pauline (Stroud) Pirtle. On November 20, 1954, she married Thomas Churchman who preceded her in death on January 16, 2022.
Shirley was a graduate of Salem High School, Class of...
Faye Wilson
Dec 29, 2025
Faye Wilson, age 85, formerly of Salem, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 at Todd Dickey Nursing and Rehab in Leavenworth, Indiana. Born February, 1940 in Williamsburg, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Maude Wilson.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with...
Nancy Elaine Adkins
Dec 29, 2025
Nancy Elaine Adkins, age 72, of Pekin, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 at her residence. Born January 1, 1953 in Huntington, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Earl Black and Darlene Kissinger.
She is survived by her husband, James Adkins, whom she married on August 17, 1988; 5 children: Kimberly Steele, Christy Bobo, Anthony Finley, Macil Melton, Mary Adkins...
Abby Lee Holden Brough
Dec 27, 2025
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,...
Louis P. Rivas
Dec 15, 2025
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.
Louis spent his childhood and adolescence traveling the world with his family as his father served in the U.S. Army. Eventually, his...
Wanda L. Davis
Dec 13, 2025
Wanda L. Davis, age 84, of Pekin, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025 at her residence. Born March 9, 1941 in Pekin, she was the daughter of the late Dannie Baker and Alberta (Coats) Baker. On August 10, 1968, she married Francis Davis who also preceded her in death.
She is survived by 3 daughters: Mariah Davis, Makenzie Davis, and Arianna...
Paul John Beyster II
Dec 12, 2025
Paul John Beyster II, age 62, of Salem, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at his residence. Born on June 27, 1963 in Round Lake, Illinois. He was the son of Paul John Beyster I and Rosemarie (Vermillion) Beyster.
Paul was in the Army National Guard for 6 years. He was a retired engine mechanic. He worked as a school...
Frank J Trammell
Dec 8, 2025
Frank J. Trammell, age 55, of Salem, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Born on July 10, 1970 in Riverside, California, he was the son of Clive Trammell and Delores Sanchez. He married Lisa (Maack) Trammell on May 5, 2019.
Frank worked for Hitachi Cable of Southern Indiana. He was a member of Enon...
Steven "Spoonman" Tankersley
Dec 8, 2025
Steven "Spoonman" Tankersley, age 67, of Pekin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born on February 1, 1958 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of Luther "Bud" Tankersley and Nervesta "Vesta" (Ash) Tankersley.
Steve was a retired Boilermaker and proud member of the Local 374 boilermakers union. He...
Lynn Carter Hutton
Dec 6, 2025
Lynn Carter Hutton, age 88, of Salem, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025 at BeeHive Homes of Scottsburg. Born April 10, 1937 in Corbin, Kentucky, He was the son of the late Martin Hutton and Ethel (Taylor) Hutton.
Lynn retired from GKN Sinter Metals with 45 years of service as an engineer.
He is survived by 5 children: Lyndal Hutton (Tracy), Jeff...
Ronald C. Haendiges Sr.
Dec 3, 2025
Our Dad, Ronald C Haendiges Sr, has gone to be with his Lord at the age of 82. Although Dad was unresponsive during his final days, on the afternoon of December 3, 2025 he was awakened to the surpassing glory of his Savior Jesus Christ.
Here’s a short summary of Dad’s life and a brief tribute to him. Ron Haendiges Sr was...
Aleeta Sparkman
Nov 26, 2025
Aleeta Sparkman, age 81, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born April 4, 1944, in Scottsburg, she was the daughter of the late Alice (Gater) Voyles and her step-father, Carl Ray "Buck" Voyles. On December 24, 1965, she married Winifred Ray Sparkman who survives.
Aleeta was a member of Mount Tabor Christian Church and...
Marcia Vickers
Nov 23, 2025
Marcia (Kopp) Vickers, age 61, of Salem, passed away on November 23, 2025 at her residence.
Marcia was born on December 17, 1963 in Salem, Indiana to the late Edgar Kopp Jr. and Margaret (Strange) Kopp. She was a caretaker at Hoosier Uplands and Older Americans.
She is survived by her husband, Ricky Vickers, whom she married on July 31, 1998; 6...
Wanda L. Terrell
Nov 22, 2025
Wanda L. Terrell, age 80, of Pekin, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025 at her residence. Born December 18, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Ezra Fleming and Sara Bell Potter.
Wanda was a retired hairdresser.
She is survived by her son, Todd Terrell (Amy); 3 brothers: Dennis Fleming, Ben Fleming, and Gerald Fleming; 7 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
She...
Patricia Nasco
Nov 15, 2025
Patricia "Patty" Nasco, 57, of Connersville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Patty had resided in a residential home with CRF Inc. in Connersville, and previously lived with her foster mother, Mary Cook, and her family through Blue River Services.
She found joy in her work, having been employed at the CRF workshop and Blue River Services Industry for several...
Mitchell "Mitch" Keith Davis
Oct 31, 2025
Mitchell "Mitch" Keith Davis, age 43, of Salem, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 at his residence. Born November 12, 1981 in Jeffersonville, he was the son of Monty Reisinger and Nancy (Shepherd) Reisinger.
Mitch loved his children and being outdoors in nature.
He is survived by his parents, Monty and Nancy Reisinger; 3 children: Destiny Greene (Nash Sullivan), Serenity Davis, and...
Virginia Sue Maness
Oct 27, 2025
Virginia Sue Maness, age 81, of Salem, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at her residence. Born August 3, 1944 in Mount Vernon, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Henry Lee McClure and Bessie Mae (Hasty) McClure. On May 3, 1963 she married Campbell Ray Maness, who has preceded her in death.
Virginia was a homemaker and she was a...
Donna Ann Miller
Oct 15, 2025
Donna Ann Miller, age 66, of Pekin, met the Lord on October 15, 2025, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.
Donna was born on April 4, 1959 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Harvey Lee Bobbitt and Ann Marie (Wright) Bobbitt. She was a homemaker and a former employee of Green Banner Publications in Pekin. She was a member of South...
Chris Aaron Nelson
Oct 13, 2025
Chris Aaron Nelson passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 at his residence. He was born on December 4, 1973 in Frankfurt, Germany, he was the son of Gary Lynn Nelson and June Marie (Byrd) Nelson.
He is survived by his father, Gary Lynn Nelson; 1 brother, Chas Nelson; 2 sisters: Laura Nelson and Jamie McClain.
He was preceded in death by his...
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