Richard Dixon, age 73 of Salem, Indiana passed away Friday, August 25,
2023 at 11:41 am, in his residence.

Born September 20, 1949 in Jamestown, Kentucky, he was the son of the
late Reynolds Dixon and Ada L. (Stephens) Dixon.

Life resident of Washington County and on 12/09/1977 he married Terry D.
(Costin) Dixon.

He was retired from The Salem Fire Department after 20+ years and was a
volunteer before joining the Department full time. He also drove for the
Amish community in retirement.

Survivors include:
Wife: Terry D. (Costin) Dixon
Son: Duane K. (Lana) Hamilton of Salem, Indiana;
Daughter: Ginger Butler of Salem, Indiana;
Daughter: Kerri (Chuck) Williams of Salem, Indiana;
Daughter: Tabi Wooten of Crothersville, Indiana;
Brother: Homer Dixon of Louisville, Kentucky.

3 granddaughters: Paige Devliegher (Alex), Natasha Butler, Kelli Longwell
3 grandsons: Nathan Williams (Ashley), Dylan Williams, Blake Wright
great grandchildren: Easton and Cole Williams, Jayce Longwell and Jarvis
Motley.
He was preceded in death by a grandson Bailey Layne Hamilton.

Funeral Service: 11:00 am Tuesday at Dawalt Funeral Home with Matt
Gorman officiating. Interment at Crown Hill Cemetery Salem, Indiana.
Visitation: 4 to 7 pm Monday and 9 to 11 am Tuesday at Dawalt Funeral Home.

The Family Requests Donations to:
Bailey’s Fund at the
Washington County Community Foundation
1707 North Shelby St.
Salem, Indiana 47167

Robert C. Lyles, age 93 of Salem, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023,
in his residence.

Born December 7, 1929 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late
Charles E. and Esther (Thompson) Lyles.

He was retired farmer and co-owner of Day & Lyles Auction Service. He
was a member of the Canton Christian Church, had been a life resident of
Washington County, was a 1949 graduate of Salem High School and a member
of the American Quarter Horse Association.

On December 17, 1950 he married N. Lounell (Spurgeon) Lyles, who passed
away February 12, 2013. On October 23, 2018, he married Margaret
(Fordyce) Lyles, who survives.

Also surviving are: Sister: Roslyn Spurgeon of Salem; Grandchildren:
Josh Hogan, Tara Lewellen, Clayton Hogan and Kati Hogan and Great
Grandchildren: Dylan Hogan, Ella Lewellen, Neva Lewellen, Corbin Hogan,
Natalee Troutman, Dalton Troutman and Elizabeth Troutman.

He was preceded in death by 1 daughter (Sherry Hogan) and 2 sisters.

Funeral Service: 11:00 am Friday September 1, 2023 at Dawalt Funeral
Home, followed by interment in Winslow Cemetery.
Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Thursday August 31, 2023 and 9 am until the time
of the services on Friday.

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

Micheal Todd Chastain, age 45 of Salem, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 in St. Vincent Salem Hospital.

Born February 16, 1978 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, he was the son of the late Ronald Lee Chastain Sr. and Vickie Sue (Pendygraft) Chastain.

He had been a life resident of Washington County and attended West Washington High School.

He was a self-employed Heavy Equipment Operator, Welder and Fabricator and Power House Maintenance Operator

Survivors include:  Son Caleb Hart of Salem;  Daughter: Shelby Wells of Salem;  2 Brothers: Joey and Roger Keith Chastain, both of Salem and the Mothers of his children: Debbie Wells and Sarah Ponsford, both of Salem.
He was preceded in death by his father: Ronald Chastain Sr., mother and step-father: Vickie Sue and Boyd Underwood and brother, Ronald Chastain Jr.

Funeral Service: 2:00 pm Monday at Dawalt Funeral Home, followed by interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Sunday and 11 am until the time of the service on Monday.

Barry Scott Winslow, age 59, of Salem, passed away Friday, August 4 at his home.

Barry was born December 28, 1963 in Salem the son of Max and Imogene Trueblood Winslow. He was the retired owner of Winslow Motors. He was an avid Mustang collector, and racing fan.

He is survived by his son: Landon Winslow (Angel Bryant) of Salem, a granddaughter: Lilah Winslow, a sister: Marla Hannah (Charles) of Salem, his father: Max Winslow of Salem, Cynthia Walton Winslow of Salem, and two nephews: Josh Anderson (Kim Dick) of Salem, and Jake Anderson (Mickie) of Floyds Knobs.

He is preceded in death by his mother: Imogene Winslow, a step-son: Logan Gilstrap, and a great-nephew: Konnar Anderson.

Funeral services will be held at 11AM Tuesday at Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 4-8PM, and Tuesday from 9AM-until time of service.

Mrs. Helen B. Ratts age 105, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, August 2 at her home.

Mrs. Ratts was born August 12, 1917 in Clark County the daughter of Albert Jefferson Brown and Susie Elizabeth Sears Brown. She was a member of the Borden Church of Christ. She was also a member of The Homemaker’s Club, The Women’s Study Club, Tri Kappa and The International Inkwell Society. She enjoyed crocheting, making dried flower arrangements, playing the piano and doing daily crossword puzzles.

Mrs. Ratts is survived by two sons: Charles N. “Chuck” Ratts (Kathie Chastain) of Trafalgar, Indiana and Dean Ratts (Kym Hedrick) of Salem, four grandsons: Bradley Ratts, Jason Ratts, Joshua Ratts, Benjamin Ratts and eight great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charles R. Ratts, a brother: Gerald Brown and two sisters: Uva Fisher and Elsie McKinley.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, August 7 at Crown Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Borden Church of Christ. C/O Nick Ray 22622 Martinsburg Rd. Borden, Indiana 47106