Dawalt Funeral Home

05/04/2026

Maurice William Gilstrap Jr., also known as Bill to everyone who loved and adored him. Bill was a life-long resident of Pekin, IN, and died unexpectedly on May 1, 2026 at the young age of 81.

Born on September 21, 1944 in Kentucky. Bill found joy in the outdoors and especially Camping with h...

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05/01/2026

William Kenneth Shanks, age 98, passed away peacefully at his Salem home. A third-generation resident of Salem, Ken’s life was a testament to the values of service and lifelong learning.

Early Life and Military Service
Born August 11, 1927, to George Clarke and Shirley Spence (Taylor) Shan...

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04/28/2026

Walter Ellis Hardy, Jr., age 85, of North Vernon, Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, Indiana.

Born on September 4, 1940, in Pekin, Indiana, he was the son of Walter Ellis Hardy, Sr. and Helen M. (Campbell) Hardy.

Walter was a kind an...

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04/21/2026

Jameson Riley Crawford, age 14 of Salem, Indiana passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026,

Born February 23, 2012 in Scottsburg, Indiana, he was the son of the late Annette Wheeler and James Richard Crawford Jr., who survives.

He attended Life Tabernacle. He loved fishing, four-wheeling in...

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04/09/2026

Georgia "Jo" Evelyn (Tankersley, Kennedy) Tomes, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away in her home, surrounded by love on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, at the age of 102.

She was born March 25, 1924, in Dryden, Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Burley Tankersley and Susie Jane (Clark) Tanker...

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04/07/2026

James Richard Cress, age 70 of Salem, Indiana passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 3:10 pm, in Salem Crossing.

Born June 3, 1955, in Connersville, Indiana, he was the son of the late Lloyd B. Cress and Nayoma (Murrell) Cress.

He was a graduate of Connersville High School before mov...

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04/03/2026

We are so excited to share something special with our community! 🎨📚
The Color My Town books, created right here in Washington County, are now being given to all K–5th grade students! What an amazing way to celebrate our local businesses, landmarks, and community.

If your child didn’t receive one through school or you’d like an extra copy, they are also available for purchase at select locations around the county!

We would LOVE to see your creativity! 💛

Check out our page, grab your book, and comment below with a picture of your finished pages so we can see your final masterpiece!

These coloring books can be purchases at the following businesses:
Salem Apothecary
Ace Hardware
Peaches & Petals
Totally Baked
Rosebud Bakery

03/30/2026

Benny Barger, age 82 of Salem, Indiana passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, in his residence.

Born January 24, 1944 in Brutus, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Charley and Romilee (Cornett) Barger.

He was a former employee of Hobarts in Louisville, the old Smith Cabinet Manufactur...

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03/25/2026

Military Honors for Kevin Bateman

03/23/2026

Connie Carol Miller, age 74 of Pekin, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 4:27 pm, in U of L Health - Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.
Born May 17, 1951 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Chester Bowling and Virgie (Davidson) Bowling.

Sh...

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03/23/2026

Ruby L. Davis, 97, of Salem, Indiana passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply and prayed for daily.
Born in Livonia, Indiana, to her beloved parents, Margaret (Bell) Barksdale and Rawleigh Barksdale, Ruby was shaped by a childhood rooted in r...

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03/17/2026

Sharon Ann Smedley, age 81 of Salem, Indiana passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 3:51 pm, in Baptist Health Floyd New Albany, Indiana.

Born August 22, 1944, in Peru, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late
Grant H. Zook and Vera (Boys) Zook.

She was a member of the First Chr...

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