Obituaries
Mark Standiford
Feb 19, 2026
Mark Standiford, age 66, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Mark Douglas Standiford was born on December 25, 1959, the son of Homer Standiford and Elsie (Bundren) Standiford.
Mark was employed at Graphic Packaging. He attended both Pekin and Borden High Schools. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and tinkering with mechanical things, often fixing broken and discarded things that he often...
Winifred "Ray" Sparkman
Feb 4, 2026
Winifred "Ray" Sparkman, age 80, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Hampton Oaks Health Campus in Scottsburg. Born May 31, 1945, he was the son of the late Grover Sparkman and Alpha (Campbell) Sparkman. On December 24, 1965, he married Aleeta (Spaulding) Sparkman who preceded him in death on November 26, 2025.
Ray was a retired maintenance supervisor...
Veda Naugle
Feb 4, 2026
Veda Naugle, 81, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, February 4, 2026. She was born on March 10, 1944 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Warden and Flora (Roberts) Smith.
Veda is survived by her son, Brad Naugle; grandchildren, Zackary McKinley, Kyle (Mandy) Naugle, Skylaur (Donnie) McKinley-Snelling, and Reagan Naugle; one great grandchild; and brothers, Benny...
Keith M. Odum
Jan 20, 2026
Keith M. Odum, age 63, of Pekin, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his residence. Born June 29, 1962 in Deland, Florida, he was the son of the late Roscoe and Jackie Odum.
Keith passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and quiet strength. He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life; he loved hunting, fishing, grilling, and pitching horseshoes....
Charles C. Troyer
Jan 18, 2026
Charles C. Troyer, age 79, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on January 18, 2026 In Louisville, Kentucky after his battle with cancer. He was born September 5, 1946 in Sumner, Illinois to the late Guy and Dana Troyer.
Charles was the son of missionary parents and spent his childhood with them as they traveled in Egypt. He proudly served his country...
Alan Crowder
Jan 18, 2026
Alan Crowder, 64, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly in Verona, Kentucky on January 18, 2026. He was born March 17, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky, to Leonard and the late Frances ( ) Lashley. He married Lisa Fleming on July 9, 2020, and she survives.
Alan was a hard worker who held a variety of jobs. Most recently, he was a...
Marsha Hobbs
Jan 13, 2026
Marsha Hobbs, age 50, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Born November 4, 1975, she was the daughter of the late Marshall Hobbs and Linda Click.
She was previously employed at Tumbleweed.
Marsha is survived by a daughter, Lacey Sumner, and a brother, Dale Baird.
Cremation was chosen.
Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with funeral care.
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David Scott Elliott
Jan 11, 2026
David Scott Elliott, age 61, of Pekin, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, he was the son of the late Alzo Elliott and Ann Edlin Elliott.
He is survived by 2 daughters: Elisha Webb (David) and Lacey Elliott (Kevin Graham); 1 brother: Gary Elliott; and 8 grandchildren: Kaleb, Keesha, Avalon, Farrah, Alex, Gabriel, Jacob, and Jasper.
He...
Frank Maurice Lindley
Jan 9, 2026
Frank Maurice Lindley, age 91, of Salem, Indiana passed into his Heavenly home on January 9, 2026. He was born on March 5, 1934 in rural Washington County, Indiana to Clifford and Olive (Chambers) Lindley.
He attended Phillips School and then Salem High School, from which he graduated in 1952. He then proudly joined the U.S. Navy where he served as...
Raymond Edward Taylor
Jan 6, 2026
Raymond Edward Taylor, age 61, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at UofL Hospital in Louisville. Born June 12, 1964 in Wampum, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Paul W. Taylor and Barbara J. (Eddy) Taylor.
Raymond was a fighter, overcoming many obstacles throughout his years, including cancer. If he loved you, you knew. He loved to...
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...
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