Obituaries
Gloria Melvina Smedley
Aug 18, 2026
Gloria Melvina Smedley, age 94, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at her residence. Born May 2, 1932, in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Ivan and Margaret (Oliver) Roberts.
Melvina was a stay-at-home mom for 18 years before entering the work force. She then worked a variety of jobs locally in Salem before ending her work...
Dorothy Glover
Aug 16, 2026
Dorothy Glover, age 89, of Salem, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Salem. Born May 15, 1937, in Haleyville, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late William Gertis Adams and Elma (McDonald) Adams.
Dorothy had a special love for flowers and plants and enjoyed spending time caring for them. She also found joy in crocheting but in her younger...
Jim T. Abrams Sr
Aug 14, 2026
James "Jim" T. Abrams Sr., age 74 of Pekin, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, at his residence. Born on November 26, 1951, in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of Andrew Abrams and Charlene (Hurt) Quinn.
Jim is survived by his three children: James T. Abrams Jr. (Stephanie), Jason Abrams, and Angel R. Hart (Oliver); three brothers: Larry Abrams, Sonny...
James Thomas Brown
Aug 11, 2026
James Thomas Brown "Little Jimmy - Uncle Jimmy", age 62 of Pekin, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at his residence. Born on October 6, 1963, in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of Elizabeth (Spurrier) Brown and John E. Brown.
"Little Jimmy" is survived by his two brothers: Steve and Billy Brown; two sisters: Karen Harp and Tina Baird; one...
Nancy Carol Little
Aug 9, 2026
Nancy Carol Little, age 79, of Jeffersonville, Indiana passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026, at her residence. Born July 12, 1947, at home in Borden, she was the daughter of Baskel Elmo and Evelyn Marie (Brown) Miller.
Nancy retired from the State of Indiana being an employment specialist.
She is survived by one son: Shannon Joe (Rhonda) Campbell; one daughter: Monica Lynn...
Katharine C Nix
Jul 23, 2026
Katharine "Kitty" Clyde Nix passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, at the age of 73.
Kitty spent her childhood in Evergreen, Alabama, before moving to Louisville, Kentucky, where she lived with her birth mother, Ann Heil Nix. After her mother's passing, Kitty was fortunate to live in caring homes where devoted caregivers became like extended family. Harbor House held a...
Angela Kaye Smith
Jul 18, 2026
Angela Kaye Smith, age 44, of Pekin, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026 at her residence. Born March 30, 1982 in Louisville, she was the daughter of Darrell Smith, Sr. and Karen (Priddy) Smith.
Angela is survived by her parents, Darrell and Karen Smith; 1 son: Trevor Smith; and 1 brother: Darrell Smith, Jr. (Miranda).
No services will be held.
Hughes-Taylor Funeral Homes was...
Barbara Ruth Mitchell
Jul 18, 2026
Barbara Ruth Mitchell, age 92, of Salem, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026 at UofL Hospital. Born February 9, 1934 in Scottsburg, she was the daughter of the late John Cravens and Hazel (Williams) Cravens. On July 18, 1954, she married Marvin Lee Mitchell, Sr. who preceded her in death on August 24, 2011.
Barbara retired from the Bata Shoe Company;...
Mary K Middleton
Jul 8, 2026
Mary K. Middleton, age 87, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. Born September 11, 1938, in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Wilburn and Edith (Collins) Brickey.
Mary retired from Salem Middle School, where she spent many years working in the cafeteria. She was also a faithful member of New Hope United Methodist Church.
She...
Jack Barton
Jun 28, 2026
Jack Barton, age 76, of Pekin, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, at his residence. Born December 1, 1949, in Sonora, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Robert T Barton and Mildred Louise (Hornback) Skaggs.
Jack proudly served his country in both the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy. After his military service, he dedicated his...
Verneda Irene Hoke
Jun 24, 2026
Verneda Irene (Packard) Hoke, age 81, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in New Albany. Born October 9, 1944, in Mountain Lake, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Woodrow Edward and Sadie Irene (Moore) Packard.
Verneda loved the simple things in life that brought her the greatest joy. She earned her Master Gardener degree and took great pride in...
Paul L Banados
Jun 24, 2026
Paul L Banados, of Borden, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at his residence. Born in Valparaiso, Chile, he was the son of the late Emilio Raul Nolasco Banados Escobar and Rebecca Garcia Aracena Banados.
Paul is survived by his wife: Gina Phelps; his two children: Bryant (Leslie) Banados and Caroline Banados; his two stepchildren: Miri Phelps and Christopher Phelps; two...
Cindy Sparks
Jun 22, 2026
Cynthia "Cindy" Sparks, age 69, of Orleans, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026, at her residence. Born February 28, 1957, in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Alice Marie (Kay) Stivers.
Cindy’s greatest joy in life was being a mother. She loved her family deeply and always made sure everyone around her was taken care of. She...
Lance "Bubba" Hattabaugh
Jun 21, 2026
Lance "Bubba" Hattabaugh, age 50, of Pekin, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026 at his residence. Born May 9, 1976 in Jeffersonville, he was the son of Barry Hattabaugh and Gilda (Barrett) Hattabaugh.
Everyone knew Lance as “Bubba” or “Boss Man.” He enjoyed listening to the Gaither Vocal Band, loved Reese’s, and never missed a chance to watch Paw Patrol.
Lance is...
Herbert "Herb" Lee Edmonds Jr.
Jun 19, 2026
Herbert "Herb" Lee Edmonds Jr, age 70, of Salem, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour. Born on August 30, 1955, he was the son of the late Herbert Lee Sr. and Elizabeth (Oberhausen) Edmonds.
Herb was a self-employed stone mason who took great pride in his craftsmanship and a proud member of the American Legion....
Carl Robinson Sr.
Jun 11, 2026
Carl Robinson Sr, age 85, of Scottsburg, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. Born December 9, 1940 in Manchester, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Levi and Della (Gross) Robinson.
Carl is survived by his two brothers: Larry and Brice Robinson; one sister: Sue Gajewski; three grandchildren: Nathan Robinson, Tyler Robinson-McClellan...
Melody Ann Coats
Jun 11, 2026
Melody Ann Coats, age 50, passed away on June 11, 2026, at Norton Hospital. She was born on August 13th, 1975, to Roberta and Loren Coats in Washington County Hospital. She attended Eastern High School in Pekin, Indiana.
Melody was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin, and friend. She is survived by her husband, Clint Bruce; her mother-in-law Gayle...
Lawrence "Larry" Dick
Jun 1, 2026
Lawrence "Larry" J. Dick, age 84, of Salem, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, in New Albany. Born September 7, 1941, in Jasper, he was the son of the late Linus and Frances (Henke) Dick. On August 15, 1970, Larry was united in marriage to Diana.
Larry was a faithful member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Throughout his life, he was...
Hobert "Randel" Edmondson
Jun 1, 2026
Randel Edmondson, age 86, of Salem, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at the Meadow View Health and Rehab in Salem. Born May 1,1940 in Tazewell, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Clyde and Gladys (Heath) Edmondson. On April 15, 1972, he married Martha (Heath) Edmondson.
Randel is survived by his wife Martha; three children: Alicia Whittle, Vicky (Randall)...
Hannah Ray
May 30, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Hannah Ray, a beloved teacher, family member, friend, and follower of Christ.
Hannah was born March 5, 2000 in New Albany, the daughter of Nick Ray and Misty (Brown) Ray.
Hannah graduated from Borden High School in 2018 and went on to earn her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Indiana University Southeast in 2022....
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