Obituaries
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,...
William "Bill" Charles Kuntz
Mar 31, 2026
William Charles "Bill" Kuntz Jr. was born September 25, 1938, in Covington. Kentucky., to Lettie Lincks Kuntz and William C. Kuntz, Sr.
He spent his early childhood in London, Ky., before moving with his mother, Aunt Betty Lincks, and Uncle John "Bub" Lincks' family to the Dutch Creek / Martinsburg area of Washington County, Indiana.
He was a member of the Pekin...
Deborah Sue Vanlaningham Lewis
Mar 26, 2026
Deborah Sue Vanlaningham Lewis, age 74 of Salem, passed away on Thursday March 26, 2026. Born on October 13, 1951, in Paoli, Indiana, she was the daughter of Harry and Marilyn (Moore) Vanlaningham.
She is survived by the fathers of her children: Terry Hammond and Jerry "Buck" Lewis; one daughter: Autumn Burkhead; one brother: Roy (Melissa) Vanlaningham; one sister: Brenda (Steve)...
Michelle W. Beckett
Mar 25, 2026
Michelle W. Beckett, age 58, of Salem, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026. Born January 7, 1968 in New Albany, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Beckett and Sharon (Gibson) Beckett Arnold.
Michelle was a proud graduate of Eastern High School and dedicated much of her professional life to Koetter Woodworking, where she was a long-time employee. Her...
Carasena Lynn Shields
Mar 22, 2026
Carasena Lynn Shields, age 71 of Salem, passed away in Louisville, Kentucky on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Born on November 9, 1954 in Salem, she was the daughter of Elzie R. Ewing and Patricia (Harlen) Ewing.
Carasena was a devoted member of the American Legion and held a lifetime membership with the VFW.
Carasena is survived by her partner and significant other:...
Ricky Vickers
Mar 22, 2026
Ricky Vickers, age 66, of Salem, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026. Born March 8, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of Russell and Nancy (Borowski) Vickers.
Ricky is survived by his six children: Russell Vickers, Chris (Megan) Vickers, Ricky Vickers Jr, Sandra, Christina and Nichole Vickers; his three sisters: Debbie Grimsley, Lisa Damiani and Linda Ferns; along with...
Derek Medlock
Mar 13, 2026
Derek Medlock, age 47, formerly of Salem, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026 at Waters of Indianapolis. Born December 1, 1978 in Salem, he was the son of Darrell Medlock and the late Pauletta (Roll) Medlock.
Derek is survived by his father, along with a half-brother and sister.
He is preceded in death by his mother and half-brother: Eric Benham.
Cremation has been...
Emari Grace Cheatham
Mar 13, 2026
Emari Grace Cheatham, age 12, of Borden, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026. Born October 30, 2013, she was the daughter of LaTosha Cheatham (AJ Jackson) and Joshua Lee Cheatham (Jessica Guetig).
Emari was a 6th grade student at Borden. She had so much love to give and was known for her kind spirit and big heart. She loved Jesus deeply,...
Justin A. Nicholson
Mar 8, 2026
Justin A. Nicholson, age 45, of Salem, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 in Lake Placid, Florida. Born March 30, 1980 in Salem, he was the son of Christopher and Jennifer Nicholson and Jeannia Burnett and Thomas Lockard.
Justin enjoyed spending time with his family and being outdoors. He especially loved hunting, fishing, working on cars, and was in the process...
JoeAnn Brown
Mar 6, 2026
JoeAnn Brown, age 91, of Pekin, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at Norton Clark Memorial Hospital. Born November 22, 1934 in Harlen, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert Burgan and Josie (Blanton) Burgan.
She is survived by 4 children: Darrell Brown (Velma), Connie McQuigg (Joe), Stanley Brown, and Penny Knollenberg (Ralph); 9 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.
She...
Eddie Roark
Mar 2, 2026
Eddie Roark, age 61, of Salem, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Monday, March 2, 2026. Born October 8, 1964 in Salem, he was the son of the late Orville and Betty (Bargo) Roark.
Eddie was formerly employed at Kimball International of Salem; he proudly served his country as a member of the Indiana Army National Guard, and, above all, Eddie...
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...
Brook Nichole Trice
Feb 11, 2026
Brook Nichole Trice, age 31 of Livia, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in Bedford, Indiana. Born September 15, 1994, in Owensboro, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Jeremy H. (Beth) Trice and Michelle (Thompson) Morris.
She was a Home Health Care Provider.
She is survived by her parents, Jeremy H. and Beth Trice and Michelle (Thompson) Morris; her daughter, Isadora...
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.
www.hughestaylor.net
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...
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