June Iris Fishburn, age 84, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, January 29 at Salem Crossing. 

Mrs. Fishburn was born June 10, 1940 in Corbin, Kentucky the daughter of Jess McVay and Nellie Eaton McVay. She was retired from Childcraft in Salem. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church, and attended Big Springs Church of Christ. 

On May 16, 1975 June married Hillous H. “Fish” Fishburn, he preceded her in death on January 22, 2016.

She is also proceeded in death by seven brothers: D.L., Glen, Charles, Lewis, Phillip, Ledford, and Ronnie McVay, a sister: Elizabeth McNeely, and her parents. 

She is survived by a son: Russell Amburn (Donna) of Salem, a daughter: Wanda Cruse (Mike) of Salem, a step-son: Steve Fishburn of Seymour, a step-daughter: Marsha Cunningham of Seymour, two sisters: Dessie Smith of Salem, and Linda Roberts of Salem, 10 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. 

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

Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday from 10AM-until time of service.

Larry. J. “Joby” Smith, 59, passed away Sunday morning 

Joby (legally known as Larry J. Smith Jr) was born in New Albany IN was the son of the late Larry J. Smith Sr and Janet S (Gibson) Pate.

Joby loved spending time with family and friends, aggravating his
grandchildren, belting out some karaoke, and you could find him at the golf course six days a week.

Joby could command a room with his storytelling, would give you the shirt off his back, and was never afraid to explain to the church-going people where the rain came from.

Joby was preceded in death by his late wife Cindy Ravenette (Gilstrap) Smith of 23 years, his brother Donald R Jeffrey Jr, and stepdaughter Jessica McCutcheon.

Survivors include:
Mother Janet Pate of New Albany, Indiana; Son Bradley (William) Villegas of Leavenworth, Indiana; Daughter, Jessica Guthrie of Pekin, Indiana; Companion, Melody Fannin of Pekin, Indiana; Stepdaughter Rusty Holt of Salem, Indiana; Stepson, Jeremy McCutcheon of Clark County, Indiana;Brother Kevin (Amy) Smith of Central Indiana and Brother, Mark Smith of New Albany, Indiana; He is also survived by 11 grandchildren
and five great grandchildren.

There will be a visitation Saturday, February 1st from 12 Noon to 5 pm at Dawalt Funeral Home in Salem.

Katrina Johnson, 30, of Pekin, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025.  Born on July 29, 1994, she was the daughter of Tilford and Brenda (Cullins) Johnson. 

Katrina was a member of the First Baptist Church in Borden.

Katrina is survived by her parents, Tilford and Brenda; her son, Michael Stanley; her sister, Angela Floyd; and her nephew, Landon Priest.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, February 3, at 8:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Borden, with Mike Sargent officiating.  Visitation will be on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the church.  Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

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

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Carole Jean Davidson, of Medora passed away on the morning of January 27, 2025 with her family by her side. She was 86 years old.

Carole entered this life on April 26, 1938 in Astoria, New York. She was the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Bertram) Vianden. She was sister to Elizabeth, Margaret, William, Louise, John, Richard, and Barbara.

Carole grew up in Astoria before marrying the love of her life, Kenneth. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Davidson
on January 10, 1958.

She often joked she was moved to Medora by the Mayflower to be
with her husband, who was working for Mayflower Trucking.

This union of over 67 years, Carole and Kenny were blessed with three children, Marjorie, Michael, and Monica.

Carole was a devoted wife, loving mother, a Grandma, and had a kindness in her heart. She raised cattle and would often come across an injured animal in the field and would care for them until they were strong enough to leave.

Her animals ranged from an injured buzzard to an injured bat. Her caring heart took them all in.

She also loved to cook. Carole was known for her Medora brownies, and she would bake pies for Kenny to take to his coworkers for the holidays. No one went without food in her eyes.

Her legacy of love will live on with her family, husband Kenny Davidson, children, Marjorie Jackson Thomas, Michael Davidson and his wife Robin, Monica Apolonio and her husband Antonio, grandchildren, Jessica Humphrey her significant other Jimmy
Bishop, Blake Davidson and wife Lacy, Brooke Davidson, Stephanie Sandoral and her husband Ignacio, and Jose Apolonio, five great-grandchildren, Ruby and Jack Davidson, Bradey Humphrey, Jace Bishop, Khala Bishop, Aryana Bishop, Hallee
Stuckwisch and her husband Shane, and a great-great-grandchild Carter, sister Elizabeth Kuczek and Margaret Giordano, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, William Vianden, John Vianden, Richard Vianden, sisters Louise Mennett, Barbara Davanzo, a grandson Jason Cornett, great grandchildren, Arianna, Andrez, Angelito, Alayliana and Colton Sandoral,
her in-laws, Meredith “Doggie” & Irene Davidson, sisters-in-law Barbara Freeman and Betty Byarlay, and sons-in-law, Donnie Jackson and Larry Thomas.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Thursday January 30, 2025 at Hague Funeral Home of Medora with Deacon Mike East officiating.

Burial will follow at White River Valley Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11:00 – 1:00 Thursday January 30, 2025 at Hague Funeral Home.

Memorials may be written in Carole’s name to Friends of the Medora covered Bridge, Medora Brick Plant Restoration, or “Hope” Medora Goes Pink.

Kevin M. Denning, age 59, of Pekin, passed away Monday, January 27th at his home. 

Mr. Denning was born March 23, 1965 in Madison, Indiana the son of James Denning and Linda Denning. He was a retired truck driver. 

He is survived by his wife: Terri Howell Denning they were married April 27, 2002. Is also survived by four sons: Adam Denning of Madison, Chris Denning of Madison, Cecil Denning of Madison, and Aaron Spencer of Milltown, a daughter: Morgan Galbreath of Palmyra, a brother: Jim Denning of Hanover, his mother: Linda Denning of Hanover, and numerous grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by a sister: Donna Denning and his father. 

Funeral services will be held at 6PM Thursday at Weathers Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Thursday from 3PM-until time of service. 

Jimmy Ray Sparrow, age 61, of Pekin, passed away Thursday, January 23 at his home. 

Mr. Sparrow was born August 8, 1963 in Jeffersonville, Indiana the son of Ernest Virgil and Barbara Ann Seely Sparrow. Jimmy was a farmer at heart but also worked construction throughout his life 

He is survived by two sisters: Elizabeth Sparrow of Salem, and Pamela Sparrow also of Salem, several nieces and nephews, and several great and great-great nieces and nephews. 

He is preceded in death by three brothers: Ernest Eugene Sparrow, William Lee Sparrow and George Earl Sparrow, a sister: Sandra Lynn Arias, and his parents. 

A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, February 1 at 11AM at Salem Nazarene Church, 398 N. Harrison St. Salem. Visitation will be Friday, January 31 from 4-6PM at Weathers Funeral Home. 

George F. Hill Sr., age 79, of Salem, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at his home. 

Mr. Hill was born April 10, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of George and Shirley Rone Hill. He was a retired salesperson for Golden Giant and a Navy veteran. 

Mr. Hill is survived by his wife: Rhonda Doyle Hill. They were married February 19, 1994. He is also survived by sons: George F. Hill Jr. (Pam) of Charlestown, Darryl Hill (Cheryl) of Sellersburg, and Derek Simpson (Sarah) of Franklin, Indiana, daughters: Heather Allen (James) of Mount Dora, Florida, Kristin Huffman (Aaron) of Seymour, Adria Dupin (David) of Pekin, Becky and Jessica, and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, 1 sister and his parents. 

Funeral services will be held Monday at 2PM at Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 10AM-time of service.