Kevin Lee Bateman, Sr., age 74 of Salem, passed away Friday, January 16,2026 in his residence.

Born November 25, 1951 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late Garnerd “John” Lee Bateman and Ruth Margarett (Standiford) Bateman.

He had been a life resident of Washington County.

He was a graduate of Eastern High School, class of 1970. After High School he then went on to the U.S. Army in 1971 as a paratrooper. In 1974 he joined the Indiana National Guard, retiring in 2011.

On Feb. 23 2003 he married Deborah Lynn (Tharp) Bateman.

He was a member of the Salem American Legion Cecil Grimes Post #41, Salem V.F.W. Post #6636, the D.A.V. Salem Chapter and he scored deer for Hoosier Record Book and Buck Masters.

Survivors include: Wife: Deborah Lynn (Tharp) Bateman; 3 Sons: Kevin Lee Bateman Jr. of Colorado, Charles Chuck Bateman and Chad Michael Bateman, both of of Salem; 2 Daughters: Christy Bateman and Valorie Dawn Bateman, both of Campbellsburg; 2 Stepsons: Nicholas Tharp and Logan Tincher, both of Salem; 3 Stepdaughters: Jami Mudd of Caneyville, Kentucky, Melanie Tincher of Salem and Jessie Tincher of Louisville, Kentucky.

He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers.

Funeral Service: 1:00 pm Wednesday 1/21/2026 at Dawalt Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Main officiating.

Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Tuesday and 10 am to 1 pm Wednesday.

Memorial Contributions to:
Hosparus Health Southern Indiana
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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 was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, and 1 sister.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date and time.

Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with funeral care.

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Funeral services for William Champion will be held Wednesday at 11AM at Weathers Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Pekin.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-8PM and Wednesday from 9Am-time of service at Weathers Funeral Home.

Jeremy Michael Maudlin, age 46 of Georgetown, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026.

Mr. Maudlin was born September 18, 1979 in Paoli, Indiana the son of Jeff Maudlin and Lisa Bagshaw Burns. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge Borden, and an employee of Summit Seed Coating in New Albany, Indiana.

Mr. Maudlin is survived by his significant other, Pamela Rivers. He is also survived by his sons: Logan Anderson of Pekin, Gavin Hollen of Fredericksburg and Devin Rivers of Georgetown, his daughters: Taylor Maudlin of Salem, Madison Skaggs (James) of Salem, Zoe Couch of Salem and Lydia Maudlin of Georgetown, his brother, James Maudlin of Salem, and sisters: Amanda Burns of Salem, Joan Maudlin of New Albany, Jessica Maudlin of Jeffersonville and Jill Cole of Pekin, and grandchildren, Wyatt Woodward, Asher Woodward, Casen Lynn and River Lynn.

Mr. Maudlin is preceded in death by his father, Jeff Maudlin and his grandparents: Stanley and Sally Maudlin, Vicki Weidman and Michael Bagshaw.

Services will be held on Wednesday, January 21 at Mount Tabor Christian Church at 1P.M. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 11AM until the time of service, at the church.