Debra Ann Sturdevant, age 60, of Salem, passed away Sunday, November 3 at Baptist Health Floyd. 

Debra was born August 9, 1964, in Bartholomew County the daughter of John W. Badger and Anita Ingram Miller. She was a graduate of Salem High School, Class of 1982. She was baptized at the First Christian Church in Salem. 

She is survived by her daughter: Candace Sturdevant of Salem, her father: John W. Badger of Columbus, her mother: Anita Miller of Salem, two sisters: Jackie Journell (Ron) of Salem and Nancy Sizemore of Salem, a half-sister: Johnna Badger of Ohio and a grandson: Daniel Livers of Salem, two nieces, two nephews, 2 great-nephews and 1 great niece.

She was preceded in death by a sister: Patricia Badger and an infant grandson. 

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 12:00PM at Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 10AM-time of service. 

 Brenda Kay Reed, 79, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, entered eternal rest with her angels on November 3, 2024, surrounded by family.

She was born on September 12, 1945, to James and Stella Tanksley in Salem, Indiana.  Brenda found joy in the everyday moments that many might overlook.

She loved sitting on her front porch, watching the birds gather at her feeders, and was always eager to check the mail for her neighbors—a small but significant act that showed her big heart. 

She had a natural gift for conversation and could often be found chatting with her brother, sister, cousin, daughter-in-law, granddaughter, sons, friends, and neighbors on the phone, always taking the time to catch up and share a laugh.

A chatty cathy to say the least, but such an amazing listener. She never judged and always had an open door for anyone who needed to feel loved or heard, even when she was struggling herself. 

An avid gardener, Brenda spent countless hours tending to her beloved flower gardens, proudly cultivating rose of sharon flowers, irises, and tulips. She took immense pride in her outdoor spaces and would often be found pulling weeds, ensuring every inch was cared for.

She also enjoyed digging for yellow root and ginseng, embracing the beauty of nature with her hands in the earth. When she wasn’t outside in her garden, she took immense joy in building puzzles. 

She loved spending hours filling her dining room table with the patchwork of pieces, but only 1000 piece puzzles would suffice, any smaller, they weren’t challenging enough, any bigger they wouldn’t fit her table.

Brenda had a special bond with her grandchildren, spending time playing on the floor creating with play-doh, coloring books, and toy trucks. Her home was always full of love and laughter.

In her younger years, Brenda was known for cooking comforting family meals, a tradition she cherished deeply. She took pleasure in preparing dishes that brought people together, often around the dinner table, where stories were shared and memories were made.  When it came to her personal comforts, Brenda had a fondness for warm, fuzzy socks, soft blankets, and cozy gowns.

She enjoyed the simple luxury of making her home a place of peace and beauty, even down to making her bed up beautifully on a daily basis. She also had a fondness for teapots and could often be found sipping tea with a slice of lemon—just the way she liked it.

Brenda’s life was a testament to the joy found in the small, everyday moments, and her legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew her.

Brenda is preceded in death by her parents, Stella and James Rollie Tanksley; foster parents, Arthur and Alberta Gray; 7 siblings, Richard Dean Tanksley, Roger Tanksley, James Tanksley, Joann Kitzero, Shirley Kilburn, Elvin Gray, and Loren Gray; her grandson, Danny Lee Sill II; and 1 cousin Maxine Wheeler.

Left to cherish her memory, Brenda is survived by 2 sons, Brian Sill (Joy), and Danny Sill (Mary); 9 grandchildren, Brandon Sill, Kendra Sill, Ashley McKim (Nathan), Kenneth Wilson (Jessica), Jonathan Wilson, Troy Wilson (Sharayah), Billy Wilson, Chrystle Felts-Nieft (Brian) and Desiree Ziemer (Claye); 3 siblings, JC Chastain, Patty Kirby Sharp (Jim), Gerald Gray (Margaret); 1 cousin, Randall Robinson; 25 great-grandchildren, and a host of extended family and close friends.

A funeral service for Mrs. Brenda Reed will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Dawalt Funeral Home, 204 E. Market Street, Salem, Indiana.

Visitation will be held from 9 AM to 1 PM at the funeral home, prior to the service. Burial at Hop Cemetery, in Campbellsburg, Indiana will follow the funeral service.

Following the burial at Hop Cemetery, there will be a celebration of life held at Salem Agape Ministries located at 1002 Lee Street, Salem, Indiana.

Vernon Lee Bell, age 64 of Vallonia, Indiana passed away Sunday, November 2, 2024, in Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital.

Born June 24, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Maurice Bell and Sue (Mitchell) Duncan.

He was a 1978 graduate of Bullitt Central High School in Shepherdsville, Kentucky.

On October 29, 2022 he married Beverly June (Coy) Bell, who survives.

Also surviving are: 2 Sisters: Karen Samuels of Danville, Kentucky and Theresa Duncan of Louisville, Kentucky; 1 Stepson: Chris (Shannon) Rountree; 2 Uncles: Bruce (Joann) Mitchell and Dennis (Diane) Mitchell; Aunt: Betty Mitchell; 2 Step grandsons: Keith and Tyler and 1 niece and 5 nephews.

He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Marilyn Caines and Carolyn Crowe.

Funeral Service: 2:00 pm Wednesday at Dawalt Funeral Home with Jaime Bennett officiating.
Visitation: 10 am to 2 pm Wednesday.

Garilou Graves Crane, age 64, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on October 30, 2024,at Norton’s Health Pavilion in Louisville, KY

Born on November 9, 1959, in Frankfurt, Germany. She is survived by her husband Steve Crane, of 45 years. They were married on June 30, 1979 in Salem, Indiana. She is survived by her two children, Sara (Derek) Jones of Seymour, Indiana and Jacob (Amy) Crane of St. George, Utah.

She is survived by her parents, Gary P. Graves and Sylvia Tiedt
Graves of Salem, her sister Melanie Graves of Bloomington and her brother Scott (Kimber) Graves of Sellersburg.

Garilou was an adoring grandmother to 9 grandchildren Collyn (Tori), Alex, Mayce, Layla, Catie Jo, Aubry, Jillian, Cami and Noah, 2 great-grandchildren Everrette and Lettie.

She is also survived by her aunt, uncle, cousins, nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Paul (MaryJoe) Graves and Thomas (Lois) Tiedt.

Garilou graduated in 1978 from Fort High School. She graduated from Spencerian College in 1979 with a degree in Fashion Merchandising.

For 20 years, she built a successful career as a real estate broker and business owner, known for integrity, dedication, and genuine care for her clients.

After her time in real estate, she found a new calling working with
children in the Title One Department at Salem Community Schools. Her passion for assisting young minds to become successful readers left an enduring impact on the lives of her students. She retired in 2019, devoting her days to family and sharing special moments as an active and loving grandmother.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Salem, Tri Kappa and PEO

Her family, friends, and all who knew her will cherish her memory and the legacy of love she leaves behind. How lucky we are to have someone in our lives that makes saying goodbye so hard.

Visitation for family and friends will be held at Dawalt Funeral Home on Friday November 1st. from 5 to 8 pm. Her services will be on Saturday, November 2nd at 11 am at Dawalt Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Steve Gorman officiating. 

Final interment will be immediately following at Crown
Hill Cemetery in Salem.  There will be a meal for the family at First Baptist Church of Salem.

Expressions of Sympathy:
Washington County Community Foundation
1707 North Shelby Street, Suite 100
Salem, Indiana 47167
http://www.wccf.biz/

Glenda B. Keith, age 84, of Salem, Indiana, passed away Saturday October 26, 2024 at her residence. Born on November 15, 1939 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Clinton Nale and Gladys (Hedrick) Huckleberry.

On August 22, 1959, she married Joseph R. Keith.

She was a Christian.

Glenda was survived by her husband of 65 years, Joseph R. Keith; 2 children, Roy Keith (Lydia), and Michelle Hood; 3 grand children, Nicole Graham, Kyle Clark and Rose Marie Keith; 7 great grand children.

Preceded in death by her parents; sister Naomi Schneck.

The funeral service will be Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home Salem Chapel.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Wesley Chapel near Austin, Indiana.

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