Obituaries
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....
Deborah Jean Jackson
May 28, 2026
Deborah Jean Jackson, age 73, of Salem, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026 at her residence. Born August 29, 1952 in Scottsburg (Little York), she was the daughter of the late Humphrey Craig McCauley and Geneva Eileen (Sturgeon) McCauley. On July 5, 1986 she married Dr. Michael Edward Jackson who preceded her in death.
Deborah is survived by her daughter, Hannah...
Julie Ann Jackson
May 27, 2026
Julie Ann Jackson, age 71, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at her residence. Born September 13, 1954, in Salem, she was the daughter of Jr Burt Lee and Pauline Faye (Miller) Lee.
She is survived by her two children: Shannon Fordyce and William "Billy" Jackson (Dacia); three grandchildren: Jennifer Neeley (Charles), Nicholas Neeley (Autumn) and Holly Jackson.
She was...
Charlene Tullis
May 26, 2026
Charlene Tullis, age 75, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in New Albany. Born October 3, 1950 in New Albany, she was the daughter of Clarence and Tennessee Louise (Perry) McKillip.
Charlene was married to JR Tullis, her late husband of 50 years and was a proud teacher in Special Education at the East Washington School.
She is survived by...
Marjoria A. Spaulding
May 4, 2026
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...
Trudy Ree Benson
Apr 26, 2026
Trudy Ree Benson, age 71, of Salem, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at her residence. Born on September 10, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Lloyd Benson and Bessie Marie (Spurgeon) Benson.
Trudy was a dedicated and compassionate school bus driver for special needs children, a role she cherished deeply until her retirement. The children she cared...
Charles Michael Blevins
Apr 25, 2026
Charles Michael Blevins, age 82, of Hardinsburg, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at his residence. Born December 29, 1943 in Jeffersonville, he was the son of the late Carl Blevins and Elva (Schwinger) Blevins. He was married to Jenny Rose Blevins and Linda Kay Elliott, both of whom also preceded him in death.
Charles was a retired heavy equipment operator...
Barry Lee Martin
Apr 20, 2026
Barry Lee Martin, age 79, of Sellersburg, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, in New Albany. Born on November 30, 1946, in Martinsburg, Indiana, he was the son of Estin and Leeta (Blackman) Martin.
Barry spent his life dedicated to his work as a timber buyer and proud owner of Tri-State Veneer, where his strong work ethic and commitment were evident...
Donna Purlee
Apr 17, 2026
Donna Purlee, age 92 of Sellersburg, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Autumn Woods Health Campus in New Albany. Born on January 28, 1934, in Roseburg, Oregon, she was the daughter of Grace John (Homer) Rudolph.
Donna had a deep love for travel and adventure, which took her to destinations all around the world. While she cherished every journey,...
Clifford Bryan
Mar 31, 2026
Clifford Bryan, age 65 of Campbellsburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Born on February 4, 1961, in Elwood, he was the son of Robert and Audra Jean (Robinson) Bryan.
Clifford is survived by his wife: Anna Bryan; along with two brothers: Randy and Jeff Bryan and a sister Denise that also survives.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
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