Melanie Jo Harkness Detwiler, 54, of Paoli, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Salem Crossing Assisted Living Facility in Salem, IN.  She was born December 2, 1970, in Paoli, IN to Jimmy Lee Harkness Sr. and Linda Jean Cecil Harkness, both of whom preceded her. 

She was also preceded by her brother, Jimmy Lee Harkness Jr.

Melanie was a member of the First Baptist Church in Paoli and the Paoli High School Class of 1989.

Melanie is survived by:

1 Son:

Darren Adam Detwiler                                             

Nephews:

Matt Harkness, James Harkness, and Aaron Silverthorn

Niece:

Lisa Harkness

Cremation was chosen with a Memorial Service to be held at 6:00 PM Friday, July 25, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 West Campbell Street, Paoli, IN.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM prior to the Memorial Service on Friday, July 25, 2025.

Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

Cleveland Robinson, age 86, of Salem, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on October 8, 1938 to the late Levi and Della (Gross) Robinson.  On September 10, 1966, he married Sharon Walton who survives.

He is also survived by 7 daughters: Debbie (Tony) Maranto, Sissy (Danny) Houchin, Sandy (Robert) Case, Kathy (Danny) Ray, Teresa Neeley, Sheila Casey, and Sherri (Mark) Gorman; 18 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren; 3 brothers: Carl, Larry, and Brice Robinson; and 2 sisters: Flossie Hensley and Sue Gajewski.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Levi and Della Robinson; son-in-law, Jeffrey Neeley; father and mother-in-law, Arthur and Magel Walton; 3 brothers: Willard, Lenzy, and Levi Robinson, Jr.; and 3 sisters: Oma Harris, Mossie Madden, and Charlene Dezarn.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home-Salem Chapel with John Walton officiating.  Visitation will be held Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

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Stephen Lee Alexander, age 74, of Campbellsburg, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at Pam Health & Rehab in New Albany.  Born October 26, 1950 in Bedford, he was the son of the late Charles “Bodge” Nolan Alexander and Viola “Fay” (Thixton) Alexander.  On January 30, 1988, he married Linda (Carter) Alexander who survives.

Steve was previously employed at Kimball of Borden, The Salem Leader, and West Washington School Corporation; he was a member of Westview Christian Church.

He was a very friendly person, never meeting a stranger; he loved Notre Dame football, his hostas, and was a Civil War buff.  He loved his rescue dog, Benji, and The Beatles.

Steve is survived by his wife, Linda; 3 children: Keri Alexander Keehn (Joey), Leah Ewen, and Eric Alexander (Kristie); 1 brother: Hubert Alexander; and 6 grandchildren: Lindsey Alexander, Evan Alexander, Kenzie Fogg, Karson Alexander, Rosemary Serianni, and Mason Burgess; 1 nephew: Tom Voyles (Barb); and several great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles “Bodge” and Viola “Fay” Alexander; 1 sister: Shirley Voyles; and 1 nephew: Donnie Voyles.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home-Salem Chapel with Bro. George Browning officiating.  Visitation will be held Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

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Calvin Barnes, age 86, of Salem, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Salem Crossing. Born July 14, 1939 in Laurel County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Erstle Shelton and Lucy Shelton.

He was a Marine Veteran. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date and time.

Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with funeral care.

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