Dawalt Funeral Home

07/28/2025

Jason Andrew Briscoe, age 40 of Pekin, Indiana passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 04:00 pm, in Rainbow Lake near Derby, Indiana.

Born September 25, 1984 in Rapid City, South Dakota, he was the son of Dennis Briscoe and Barbara (Hogan) Briscoe.

Jason had been a life resident of Wa...

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07/25/2025

Cathy Louise Davis, age 74 of Salem, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, in Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Salem. Born November 26, 1950 in New Albany, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Bernis “Copper” A. and Ruby L. (Barksdale) Davis.

Cathy grew up in Salem. She was a 1969 graduat...

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07/21/2025

Johnny Ray Brough, 78, of Pekin, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

He was born on August 19, 1946, in Salem, Indiana, to the late Paul and Lucille Brough.

Johnny was married to Candice Brough for 40 years. He was a significant presence, raising multi...

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07/16/2025

This afternoon, we will be officially releasing our new Obituary section! Obituaries from all three local funeral homes (and some from outside of the county) will finally be in one place for your convenience, and we're thrilled to announce our next major sponsor in making it happen:

Dawalt Funeral Home!

Established in 1908 and located on Market Street in Salem, Dawalt offers a wide range of funeral and cremation services, prepaid funeral plans and quality funeral merchandise to meet any budget. They also provide video tributes, customized memorial folders and laminated obituaries and bookmarks.

Thank you to Director Adam Kelly for his generosity in helping us provide this important service to Washington County!

07/16/2025

Charley Barger, age 100 of Salem, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in his residence.

Born June 19, 1925 in Booneville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Ance and Alpha (Burns) Barger.

He was a retired Ambulance Driver with the Clay County Kentucky Ambulance Service and had been...

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07/15/2025

Donnie Ray Hacker, age 70 of Pekin, Indiana passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 11:25 am, in Salem Crossing Salem, Indiana.
He had been a resident of Washington County for most of life. Graduated In 1973, from Pekin High School. Then went on to get his associates degree at Northwood in French ...

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07/11/2025

Mary Katherine Sparks, age 91 of Wimauma, Florida passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, in her residence.

She was born September 16, 1933 in Salem, Indiana, the daughter of the late Robert L. and Nellie (Stover) Sullivan.

On November 21, 2005, she married Colonel George William Sparks...

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07/09/2025

John Joseph Hattabaugh, age 40 of Campbellsburg, Indiana passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at 6:52 pm, in Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis Indianapolis, Indiana. Born November 11, 1984, in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late John Stephen Hattabaugh and Terrie (Kinzi) Hattabaugh...

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07/05/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norma J. (Limp) Pugh, age 94, on July 2, 2025. Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she passed away peacefully at the Evansville Indiana Protestant Home.

Norma was known for her kindness, warm smile and her love for square...

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06/30/2025

Reda Lynn Alexander, age 69 of Salem, Indiana passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Baptist Health Floyd New Albany.

Born August 7, 1955 in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Lena Fern (Cox) Sowder.

Reda graduated from Salem High School and later from Be...

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06/23/2025

Larry Vernon Collins, 72, passed away on June 20th in the loving arms of his wife at Norton Pavilion in Louisville.

He was a retired truck driver for 50 years with 4 million safe miles. The last 36 years were with Hass Carriage in Sellersburg, Indiana.

Larry was born June 2, 1953 to ...

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06/20/2025

Johnnie Saylor, age 77 of Salem, Indiana passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 5:50 am, in his residence. Born December 18, 1947 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late Lee Saylor and Nadine (Bowling) Saylor.

He then joined the U.S. Army after High School. He attended New Salem First ...

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