Trey Jackson Fultz, infant child of Cassidy Jackson and Logan Fultz, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Baptist Health Floyd.

Trey is survived by his parents, his grandparents, Ladonna Garrison Jackson and Keith Jackson of Pekin, Carla and Chuck Fultz of Borden, Great Grandmother, Marilyn Jackson of Borden, Glenda Garrison of Salem, aunts and uncles, Mekessa Jackson (Braydon Barron) of Pekin, A.J Jackson of Borden, Cody Fultz of Borden and Ryan Wolfe of Borden and his first cousin, Jacob Jackson.

Trey is preceded by his great grandparents, Don Garrison, Roger Jackson, Virgil and Juanita Fultz and Darlene and Tom Wolfe.

Friends and family are welcome to come visit with Cassidy and Logan during this difficult time, Saturday October 26 from 1:00-3:00p.m at Weathers Funeral Home.

Mitchell G. “Mickey” Taylor, 72, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family.  Born December 20, 1951, he was the son of the late Charles Taylor and Mayme (Brockman) Sampson.

Mickey retired from Kimball International with over 40 years of service; he honorably served his country in the United States Army, and was a member of the American Legion.

Mickey is survived by his 4 children: Mike Taylor (Sherrie), Steven P. Taylor, Tina Gill and Mindy Morris (Johnny); 2 brothers: Norris Taylor and Marion Taylor; a sister, Brenda Bennett; 5 grandchildren: Zane Taylor, Shaylon Kleehamer, Kaitlynn Taylor, Kaylee Morris and Preston Taylor; and 5 great-grandchildren: Remi Kleehamer, Emery Taylor, Elly Taylor, Ronan Dozier, and Eli Kleehamer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 7 brothers and 1 sister.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 26, at 11 a.m. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home – Salem Chapel, with Rodney Sweeney officiating.  Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Corydon with full military honors.  Visitation will be held on Friday, October 25, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

Donations may be made to the VFW Post 1693, 1919 Grant Line Road, New Albany Indiana, 47150.

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Arthur Lee Ridener, 55, of Corydon, Indiana, died on October 16, 2024 at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Indiana.  Arthur was born on February 2, 1969 in Corydon, Indiana to Lily (Heaton) Gilmore and the late Gerald Morris, Sr.

Arthur was a farmer and a self-employed mechanic.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, and home construction.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Morris Sr.; grandfather, John Heaton; grandmother, Alma Fry; son, Donald Oliver Ridener; and uncles, Johnnie Ray and Jackie Heaton.

He is survived by his mother, Lily Gilmore; companion, Tiffany Baker; ex-wife, Melisa Henderson; son, Zachary Ridener; daughters, Brittany Higdon and Olivia Bohall; brothers, Gerald Morris Jr. and Russell Morris; sisters, Mary Morris and Margie Morris; grandchildren, Jean Maylynne, Mary Kay Higdon, and Clementine Bohall; niece, Destiny Young; daughter-in-law, Keiarerra Gorin; son-in-law, David Higdon.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, Indiana.  

Visitation will be on Wednesday, after 11:00 am until time of the service at 2:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

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

Dakota D. Blocker, 27, of Depauw, Indiana died on October 19, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky.  Dakota was born on December 11, 1996 in New Albany, Indiana to Ronald P. Blocker Jr. and Stacey N. Jones-Allen- they survive.

Dakota loved to fish, hunt and listen to his music.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gerald and Joy Janes and uncles, Timothy and Jason Newman.

He is survived by his father, Ronald P. Blocker Jr.; mother and stepfather, Stacey N. Jones-Allen and Donald Ray Allen Jr.; son, Alexander D. Blocker; daughter, Serenity Danielle Blocker; step brother, Derek Allen; sisters, Summer Faith Pollard, step-sister, Meagan L. Judd; grandparents, Ronald L. Pollard Sr. and Betty Blocker, and Donald Allen Sr. and Dolly Ann Allen; and a niece, Kali May Pollard.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, Indiana.  Interment will follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Corydon, Indiana.

Visitation will be on Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 11:00 am until time of the service at 1:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

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

James “Tony” Anthony Hessig, age 68, of Salem, passed away, Saturday October 19 at Norton Clark Hospital. 

Mr. Hessig was born November 25, 1955 in Clark County the son of Harold Hessig and Barbara Naylor Mason. Tony was a 181st Airborne, Army Veteran. He was a former employee of Kimball International, and construction worker. Tony was a member of New Beginning Baptist Church.

He is survived by his son: James Hessig Jr. of Campbellsburg, three brothers: William Mason of Irvington, KY, Darrell Waggoner of Elkton, KY, and Jeff Waggoner of Madison, four sisters: Gina Knight of Pekin, Lore Koranda of Panama City Beach, FL, Cindy Gibson of Salem, and Jody Rose of Salem, and four grandchildren: Kalijah, Waylon, Karson, and Memphis. 

He is preceded in death by his wife: Jennifer Hardwick Hessig they were married in 2012. He is also preceded in death by his parents. 

A visitation will be held Friday from 4PM to 7PM at Weathers Funeral Home. 

Gerald Lee Hardy, 79, of Salem, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family.  Born October 11, 1945 in Osgood, Indiana, he was the son of the late Henry and Dixie (Sparks) Hardy.  On October 5, 1968, he married Donna Rae (Ditmer) Hardy, who survives.

Gerald honorably served his country in the United States Army, and a Vietnam veteran.

Gerald is survived by his wife, Donna; his sons: Chad Hardy and Clint Hardy; 2 sisters: Shirley Berrie and Barbara Comer; and 7 grandchildren: Alix, Damon, Arina, Abigail, Karissa, Allyson and Harrison.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Paul Hardy.

Burial with full military honors will be held at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Madison.  Date and time for services are currently pending.  Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

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