Obituaries
Paul Richard Hoke
Oct 4, 2026
Paul Richard Hoke, age 69, of Pekin, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Hampton Oaks Health Campus in Scottsburg. Born November 2, 1956 in Salem, he was the son of the late Paul Arnold Hoke and Nellie Ruth (Spears) Hoke.
Paul was a retired truck driver and was member of Pekin Methodist Church.
He is survived by 3 children: Christinia Gonzalez,...
Stephen James Pellman
Sep 26, 2026
Stephen James Pellman, age 63, of Sellersburg, passed away September 26, 2026, in Louisville. Born July 24, 1963, in New Albany, he was the son of the late Donald E. and W. Faye (Hamblin) Pellman.
Stephen is survived by his two children: Michael S. Pellman and Megan M. Pellman; along with his two sisters: Donna Carter and Paula (Danny) Money.
He was...
Katie Blankenbaker
Sep 25, 2026
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...
Audree Mae Hobson
Sep 17, 2026
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”...
Brandon Goodhue
Sep 12, 2026
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,...
Jo Ellyn Reynolds
Sep 12, 2026
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...
Laura Mae Godfrey
Sep 11, 2026
Laura Mae (Rutherford) Godfrey, age 93, of Salem, passed away on September 11, 2026.
Laura was born on December 25, 1932. She married Don Godfrey on March 18, 1951, and they shared 44 years together. She was a homemaker and a member of Highland United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol Elaine (Jim) Green; two grandchildren, Adam Godfrey Green...
Elena Hurst
Sep 8, 2026
Elena Lee Hurst
June 5, 1971 – September 8, 2026
Elena Lee Hurst, born on June 5, 1971, went home to be with the Lord on September 8, 2026.
Elena was a loving mother, Mimi, sister, and daughter. She overcame many struggles throughout her life, found Jesus, and became a woman of strong faith. She loved reading her Bible and sharing God’s love,...
Monty Gene Reisinger Sr.
Sep 7, 2026
Monty Gene Reisinger Sr., age 83, of Salem, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026, at his residence. Born January 15, 1943, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, he was the son of the late Melvin Reisinger and Jean (Burnett) Mauk. Monty was united in marriage to Nancy (Shepherd) Reisinger.
Monty was a United States Army and Navy veteran and proudly served his country for...
Kenneth Nale
Sep 4, 2026
Kenneth Earl Nale Jr., lovingly known as Kenny, passed away on Sept. 4th, 2026, at Greenwood Healthcare Center. He was born on Nov. 12, 1938, to Kenneth Earl Nale Sr. and Mary Lou Holman Nale.
Kenny married the love of his life, Shirley Ann Nale, on Nov. 19, 1961. Their marriage was a beautiful example of a lifetime of love and...
Richard Lee Hoyt
Sep 1, 2026
Richard Lee Hoyt, age 79, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Born September 23, 1946, in San Diego, California, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Shirley (Voyles) Hoyt.
On November 28, 1969, he married Carolyn (Glasgow) Hoyt, who survives.
Richard proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Upon...
Judy Diane Burris
Aug 24, 2026
Judy Diane Burris
January 4, 1952 – August 24, 2026
Judy Diane Burris, 74, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026.
Judy was born January 4, 1952, in Seymour, Indiana, to Elbert “Nick” Root and Beulah Root. She was a hardworking woman who loved her family deeply. She enjoyed reading, loved her cat Missy, and was always willing to lend...
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;...
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