Lee Roy Smith, age 83 of Salem, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 at Meadow View Health and Rehab.

Mr. Smith was born July 4, 1942 in Little York, Indiana, the son of Warden Smith and Flora Roberts Smith. He was a member of the United Auto Workers and was retired from GM in Bedford.

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sandra Lewis Smith, they were married on July 9, 1972. He is also survived by his children: Rick Batchelor (Susie) of Clay City, IL, Danny Batchelor of Wasilla, AK, Scott Batchelor (Heather) of Mitchell, IN, Tara Tackett (Del) of Glasglow KY, and Danny (Candy Kay) Smith of Milltown, IN., his grandchildren: Brandon Batchelor, Amy Batchelor, David Batchelor, Danielle Craig (Brendon), Rich Batchelor, Isaac Greer, Zaida Greer, Aleena Tackett and Harlowe Tackett, his great grandchildren: Charles Craig and Livia Craig and his brothers: Benny, Ray and Mike Smith.

Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Gibb Smith, Cecil Smith and Kenneth Smith, and his sisters, Veda Naugle, Fran Bowling, Bernice Garrett and Sandy Graham.

Services for Mr. Smith will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 1:00P.M at Weathers Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:00A.M until the time of service. Burial will take place at Crown Hill Cemetery following the service.

Robert Curtis Klinglesmith, age 49 of Seymour, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Mr. Klinglesmith was born October 31, 1976 in Charleston, West Virginia, the son of William Elmer Klinglesmith and Melanie Claire Curtis Stephens. He was a member of the Cornerstone Community Church. He spent his professional career pastoring others the word of God.

Klinglesmith is survived by his children, Kaylea and Elijah Klinglesmith both of Salem, his mother, Melanie Stephens (Danny), his brother, Justin Klinglesmith (Renee) of Anderson Indiana, and his sister, Melanie Odgers (Bobby) of Greenwood, Indiana and many other siblings.

Mr. Klinglesmith is preceded in death by his father, William Klinglesmith.

Services will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 2:00P.M at Weathers Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held from 11:00A.M until the time of service.

Larry Joe Cottongim, age 62, of Salem, Indiana, passed away at his home
on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Larry was born on December 2, 1963, in Salem, Indiana, to Lee Ralph and
Dorothy Louise (Winslow) Cottongim.

On April 15, 1995, he married Sandra Annette Greene, and together they
built a life centered on family, faith, and the farming community he loved.

Larry attended Eastern High School and Prosser Vocational School. A
lifelong farmer, he began working alongside his father at a young age
and never lost his passion for agriculture. As a member of Washington
County 4-H, he especially enjoyed showing hogs and took great pride in
the farming traditions that shaped his life. If Larry wasn’t farming, he
was just as happy talking about it.

Larry also had a love of travel that began in his youth and continued
throughout his life. He cherished taking his family on new adventures
and exploring new places together. He enjoyed seeking out great food,
always in search of the perfect tomahawk steak or lobster roll.

Larry was baptized into Christ at Canton Christian Church. He and Sandy
raised their daughters, Raven and Katelynn, in the farming community
that meant so much to him. He lived a life marked by hard work, quiet
strength, and unwavering dedication to those he loved, leaving a lasting
impression on everyone who knew him.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Sandra; his daughters,
Raven Cottongim (Matthew House) and Katelynn Cottongim, both of Salem,
Indiana; and the light of his life, his granddaughter, Starling Iliana
Nice.

He is also survived by his siblings: Terry Cottongim (Nancy), Sara Day
(David), and Kent Cottongim (Terri), all of Salem, Indiana; and his
sister, Clara Cottongim of North Haven, Connecticut.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Ralph and Dorothy Louise
Cottongim.

Visitation will be Friday, June 5, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at
Southern Hills Church in Salem and Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:00
a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Southern Hills Church.

The funeral will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at the
church, followed by burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements by Dawalt Funeral Home.

Robert “Keith” Kirkland age 59 of Charlestown, passed away May 21, 2026 at Norton Clark Hospital.

Mr. Kirkland was born May 2, 1967 the son of Leland Edward Kirkland and Patricia Marie Campbell Heckwolf. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and tinkering with his trucks.

Mr. Kirkland is survived by his long time companion, Kimberly O’Brien. He is also survived by his step-son, Ted O’Brien (Kelci) of New Albany, Indiana, his daughter, Paige Kirkland (George Hoskins) of Salem, Indiana, and step-daughter, Leah Sweeney of Sellersburg, Indiana, his grandchildren, Amara Hoskins, Keegan Hoskins, Elliana Hoskins, Alice Cooksey, Audrey and Caileigh O’Brien. He is also survived by his brothers, Scott Kirkland (Kristy) of Meridianville, Alabama, and Michael Weaver (Tammy) of St. Petersburg, Florida.

Mr. Kirkland is preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation was chosen, there will not be a service at this time.