Obituaries
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,...
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...
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