Margaret Lyles, age 93 of Salem, Indiana passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, in her residence.

Born September 22, 1929 in New Albany, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Millard and Mary Ellen (Marshall) Fordyce.

She was a retired caterer with the old Hostess Helper in Louisiana, had been a resident of Washington County since 2012, formerly of Abbeville, Louisiana and was a member of the Extension Homemakers for 35 years.

On April 24, 1950 she married Roy C. Graffeo, who passed away May 6, 1998.  On October 23, 2018 she married Robert C. Lyles, who passed away August 24, 2023.

Survivors include:  2 Sons: Danny Paul Graffeo of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Steven Frank Graffeo of Laraville, Louisiana;  4 grandchildren: Clarissa Amber Graffeo, Andrea Kay Graffeo, twins, Brad and Tad Graffeo and great granddaughter: Hazel Arceneaux.

She was preceded in death by: 1 daughter, Lizbeth Ann Graffeo and 1 son Larry James Graffeo.

A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 am Friday Sept. 29th at Dawalt Funeral Home.  Visitation from 9 am until the time of the service on Friday.

Memorial Contributions to:
Winslow Cemetery Association
C/O Lesli Leis
912 North Main Street
Salem, Indiana  47167

Harold Owen Bourland II, 53, of Leavenworth, Indiana died on September 20, 2023.  Harold was born on May 15, 1970 in Louisville, Kentucky to Carole J. (Druen) Bourland and the late Harold Owen Bourland.

Harold was a former Carpenter for GEX Interiors in Louisville, Kentucky.  He was an avid reader, loved to cook, listen to music and especially the Beatles, loved art, his daughter and grandchild; and his St. Bernard dog, Hades.

He is survived by his mother, Carole J. Bourland; daughter, Carolyn Michelle Bourland; brothers, Brian, Keith, and Carl Bourland; sister, Dina Lane Haarman; grandson, Lucas Marvin, many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Cremation was chosen and there will be no services at this time.

Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, Indiana is entrusted with the arrangements.

James A Stivers, age 47, passed away at Ascension St Vincent Hospital on Friday, September 22, 2023.  Born on November 8, 1975 in Salem, he was the son of Arthur Stivers and the late Trudy Pumphrey.

James was formerly employed with Hoosier Precast.

James is survived by his father, Arthur Stivers; stepmother Regina Stivers; 5 daughers: Logan Stivers, Harlee Stivers, Madison Stivers, Aubrey Stivers, and Kaitlin Moon; 2 brothers: Chris Stivers and Cody Stivers; 1 sister, Jodi Norman; 3 grandchildren: Kailyn Casey-Strong, Sutton Woodward and Oaklynn Moon; and girlfriend Tiffany Locke.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Trudy Pumphrey, and 1 sister, Martha Raisor-Stivers.

Funeral service will be on Tuesday, September 26, at 1 p.m. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Salem Chapel, with burial to follow at Smedley Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the funeral home to help the family with funeral expenses.

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Ila Y. “Vonnie” Naugle, age 69, of Pekin, passed away Friday, September 22 at her home.

Naugle was born May 12, 1954 in Scottsburg the daughter of Leslie Hall and Mabel Tompkins. She was retired from GKN Sinter Metals.

She is survived by her children: Stephanie Upton (Billy) of Sellersburg, Alison Dailey (Jessica) of Columbus, Chad Albertson of Massillon, Ohio, Tanya Miller (John) of Massillon, Ohio, and Heather Thomas (Charlie) of Pekin, two brothers: Allen Hall of Austin, and Stevie Hall of Florida, 13 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by a grandson: Tyler Butler and her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 1PM Tuesday at Weathers Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in Kansas Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 10AM-until time of service.