Gertrude Stephenson, age 98 ¾ years old, died on June 8, 2025 in Salem, Indiana.

She was born September 18, 1926, north of Lake Cicott in Cass County, Indiana, to Leroy & Sarah Ann Buchanan Young. Gertrude graduated from Royal Center High School and married Melvin Stephenson in 1944. They were charter members of the Monroe Church of Christ.

Gertrude retired from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. She was a homemaker who enjoyed working in her flowers and at home.

She was involved in a variety of patriotic and political community organizations, receiving numerous awards and recognitions, including the 2006 Washington County Citizen of the Year and the 1970 Indiana All-American Family.

She was a 65 year member of the Christopher Harrison Chapter DAR, Colonial Dames of the 17th Century, Society of Indiana Pioneers, 70+ years in Highland Homemakers, Highland Farmers Club, 30 year 4-H Club leader, Washington County Historical Society, Friends of Becks Mill, Farm Bureau, Republican Women and Friends of the Library.

Gertrude was very active in these organizations and served as an officer or board member in several. In recent years, her passion was assisting veterans, as well as recording and preserving written stories of their service in newspaper articles and bound collections.

She was preceded in death by: her husband, Melvin; her parents; brothers: Virgil, Lawrence, Richard, Herbert, and Jim Young; sisters: Lucile Burns, Grace Kesser, and Mary Webb; and grandson Todd Reno.

Surviving are children: Blair (Charlene) Stephenson (Irving, TX), Sarah (Tommy) Martin (Salem, IN), Mary (Billy) Kniffen (Menard, TX), Susan (Greg) Reno (Duncanville, TX), Cheryl (Bobby) Faucett (Godley, TX) and Eric (Diana) Stephenson (Gallatin, TN); 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren, one great, great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.

MEMORIAL DONATIONS: In lieu of flowers or donations, Gertrude’s wish is that you “pay it forward” by visiting a shut in or veteran or take flowers to a friend.

VISITATION: June 18, 2025 4:00-7:00 p.m. and June 19, 2025 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

FUNERAL SERVICE: June 19, 2025 12:00 pm (Noon)

BURIAL: Crown Hill Cemetery, Salem Indiana

Andrea “Angie” Johnson, age 72, of Campbellsburg passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.  Born November 16, 1952 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late David Harris and Margie (Wilson) Mesarosh.

Shirley Yvonne Maack, 84, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on June 4, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Born on March 19, 1941 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Arley Brewer and Dorothy Brewer. 

Shirley was a retired Insurance Agent for Farmers Insurance in Petaluma, California. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church.

She is survived by 3 children, Lori Silvers (Jim), Mark Hall, and Lisa Trammell (Frank); brother, Larry Brewer; 9 grand children, Michele Conner, Vanessa Bengtsson, Shannon Conner, Christopher Conner, Justin Chavez, Christina Einers-Cameron, Rachel Rodrigues, Robert Keading, and Austin Maack; 10 great grand children.

Preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Cheryl Chavez; brother, Arley Brewer Jr.; sister, Wanda Alred.

Cremation was chosen. 

Hughes Taylor Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Michael “Duff” Scott Fultz, age 59 of Salem passed away May 23,2025 at Baptist Health Floyd.

Mr. Fultz was born September 10, 1965, in Salem, the son of Randall Fultz and Barbara Hasty Gilstrap. He was a member of VFW #6636 and American Legion Post #41. Micheal was a former forklift driver for KYB in Franklin, Indiana.

Mr. Fultz is survived by two daughters, Alley Kate Gibson of Pekin and Lilly Lee Applegate (Andrew) of Lexington, Indiana. Four grandchildren, Rayleigh, Phoenix, Raymond, and Clayton. Three brothers, Randall Darrell Fultz Jr. (Shelia) of Salem, Richard Wayne Fultz (Heather) of Salem, and Jonathon Spencer Gilstrap (Ashley) of Salem. A sister, Tanja Sue Ramsby (Corey) of O’Fallon, Illinois. He is also survived by his stepmother, Carolyn Fultz of Salem and his beloved dog, Lobo.

Mr. Fultz is preceded in death by his parents, two grandchildren, Ayden and Wrenleigh, and a sister, Newlona Myle Carter.

Cremation was chosen. Per Mike’s request there will be no funeral service. A private celebration of life was held on June 1, for immediate family and friends.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date, as well as a community celebration of life.

Please watch the social media pages of his family, for later dates.

When you see a wolf, drink a cold beer or are enjoying the outdoors, always smile and remember our beloved “Duff” and he will always be loved, but never forgotten.

Julene M. (Green) Robinson of Marengo, Indiana.  

Julene was born in Corydon, Indiana in the late Athloan C. “Deacon” and Lorain V. (Haselman) Green.  

She married Gary Robinson on February 26, 1999.

She was a commercial driver delivering motorhomes across the country.  She attended the former Marengo Wesleyan Church.  She loved her cats and dogs, raising flowers and gardening, and loved spending time with her family and her grandchildren.

Julene was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Virginia Green and Irene Williams.

She is survived by her husband, Gary Robinson; daughter, Cheryl Stacey (Donnie) of Milltown, Indiana; grandchildren, Chantel Small (Brandon “Bub”) and Desirea Sparks (Tim); and her pride and joy, great-granddaughter, Avery Marie Goldman.

Funeral services will be on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, Indiana.  Interment will follow in the Marengo Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and after 9:00 a.m. until time of the service at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, all at the funeral home.

Rev. Philo Jones will officiate the funeral service.

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