Charles C. Troyer, age 79, of Borden, Indiana, passed away on January 18, 2026 In Louisville, Kentucky after his battle with cancer. He was born September 5, 1946 in Sumner, Illinois to the late Guy and Dana Troyer.

Charles was the son of missionary parents and spent his childhood with them as they traveled in Egypt. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, and Reserves. During this time, he worked for his Bachelor’s Degree and was promoted to Tech Sgt. He worked on many aircraft in his lifetime, retiring from Bell Helicopters as a Quality Engineer. Charles traveled extensively, spending much of his adult life in Texas, but living in many parts of the country and states. After retirement, he continued serving his community as a school bus driver in Salem. Charles was fun-loving, outgoing, and had a great sense of humor. He loved NFL football, cheering on the Dallas Cowboys. An avid horse lover, he was a two-time barrel-racing champion. He will be dearly missed by his Paint horse, Ride-On, who gave him a kiss each time he fed him.

Charles is survived by his wife, Rhonda Troyer; daughters, Jennifer (Michael) Scudiero and Jessica (Brandon) Johnson; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Steve (Mickie) Troyer; sisters, Linda Beal, Naomi (Lynn) Morrison, and Debby (Mike) Humphress; two nieces; and four nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Dana Troyer; and one daughter, Heather Hampton.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home – Pekin Chapel with Dr. Michael Scudiero officiating. Visitation will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial to follow in Martinsburg Cemetery.

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Alan Crowder, 64, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly in Verona, Kentucky on January 18, 2026. He was born March 17, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky, to Leonard and the late Frances ( ) Lashley. He married Lisa Fleming on July 9, 2020, and she survives.

Alan was a hard worker who held a variety of jobs. Most recently, he was a truck driver for C-Jams of Sellersburg, Indiana. He raced stock cars when he was younger and had a passion for deer hunting. Alan also loved to fish. He is remembered as a big hearted, loving husband, father, and Pap, which he was affectionately called by his grandchildren.

Left behind to cherish Alan’s memory are his wife, Lisa (Fleming) Crowder; his father, Leonard Crowder; daughter, Lenora Bishop; step-children, Noah Crace, Shana Lanham, Matthew (Ashley) Crace, and Angela Price; grandchildren, Zachary Bishop and Jackson Bishop; step-grandchildren, Noah Crace, Christian Crace, Preston Lanham, Jesse Crace, Athena Duratovic, Madison Crace, and Blake Price; brothers, Wayne Crowder and Dale Crowder; and sisters, Lisa Crowder, Paula Crowder, and Cheryl Crowder. He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances ( ) Lashley.

Alan’s family has chosen cremation. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Hughes-Taylor Funeral Homes, Inc. are honored to serve the Crowder family at this difficult time.

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Shawn D. Dunn, age 51 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 in his home.

Mr. Dunn was born October 31, 1974 in Salem, the son of David Dunn and Ruth Ann Jones Dunn. He was a member of the Salem Nazarene Church. Mr. Dunn was a Class of 1992 Salem High School graduate and worked at the Weber Group as a painter, he was also a United States Army Veteran.

Mr. Dunn is survived by his wife, Kristy Dunn. They were married December 13, 1996. He is also survived by his 3 sons: Tyler Dunn (Caridad) of Brandon, Florida, Logan Dunn (Hannah Ingram) of Salem, Dalton Dunn also of Salem and his granddaughter, Evelyn Dunn. Also survived are his brothers, Tim Crandall of Pekin, Rob Crandall of Salem and Kyle Dunn of Mitchell, and his sister, Carla Deschamp of Jasonville, Indiana.

Mr. Dunn is preceded in death by his parents, David Dunn and Ruth Ann Jones Dunn and his sister, Vicki Pennington.

Services will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Salem Nazarene Church at 1:00P.M. there will be a visitation from 12:00P.M until the start of the service.

John Patrick Revels, age 72 of Salem, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at his home.

Mr. Revels was born April 3, 1953 in Providence, Rhode Island, the son of Roberta Ann Wingood Byrd. Mr. Revels was a member of the First Baptist Church of Salem. He was also a member of the Blue Knights and the Exchange Club. Mr. Revels was a retired Kentucky State Fugitive officer for the office of Probation and Parole where he worked for 25 years. He also worked as a ski instructor and tube hill manager at Paoli Peaks, was a Deputy at Harrison County, was a Park Ranger and worked security for Buffalo Trace Park in Palmyra for 30 years, he was a Washington County Councilman for 12 years, was a Washington County Precinct Committee Chair person, a Washington County Deputy Coroner, a Criminal Justice Instructor for Eastern Kentucky University, and worked security for Kroger. He was also a Transport Driver for John Jones for 20 years.

Mr. Revels is survived by his wife Jody, who he married on April 18, 1998. He is also survived by his son, Brian Christopher “Chris” Patrick Revels of Salem, his brother, Joey Byrd of Dallas, North Carolina, his sister, Mona Whipple of Texas and his nieces and nephews: Jade Byrd, Dawn Lauer, Sarah Gleason, Rachel Gleason, Krystal Terrel, Ashley Gann, Jesse Gleason, Daniel Byrd, Jason Lauer, Joseph Nix and Kaelin Nix.

Mr. Revels is preceded in death by his mother and his brother, Theodore Byrd.

Services will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00A.M. at Weathers Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 2:00-6:00P.M and on Thursday morning, from 9:00 until the time of service. Burial will be held at Crown Hill Cemetery following the services.

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.

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