Leland Kent Hattabaugh, age 76 of Salem, Indiana passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 5:35 p.m., in his residence.

Born April 19, 1948 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late Glenn D. Hattabaugh and Audrey B. (Payne) Hattabaugh. He was an employee of General Electric.

He retired in April 2005. He attended Crossroads Baptist Church
On Oct. 5, 1974, he married Joy Courtney Hattabaugh, who survives.

Survivors include Wife: Joy Courtney Hattabaugh. Son: Brent Hattabaugh; Son: Matthew Hattabaugh; Son: Tristan (Jocelyn) Hattabaugh; Daughter: Kelsy (Tyler) Vaughen; Son: Clay Hattabaugh; Sister: Delores Morgan; Sister: Deanna (Kenneth) Howard.

He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son Michael, a daughter Heather, a brother Keith, and a grandson Gage Hattabaugh.

Private Services Arrangements by Dawalt Funeral Home.

Wesley B. King, 64, of Borden, Indiana died on December 24, 2024 at Norton Clark Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana.  Wesley was born on February 18, 1960 in Corydon, Indiana to the late Clarence D. and Mary A. (Wilhite) King.

Wesley was a truck driver, being owner/operator for over 40 years.  He attended Highland Avenue Holiness Church and enjoyed fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dallas King and a sister Mary Catherine King.

He is survived by his companion, Julie Brummett; sons:  Barry E. King (Sarah), Andrew L. King (Misty), and Terry D. King; brothers:  Clarence, Jesse, Henry, and James King; sisters:  Stella Lyle, Wilma Wate, Mona Holsapple, and Martha Still; grandchildren:  Kenley and Kyle King, Josiah Morgan, Andrew Cobb and Andrea Jacobi, and Mackenzie King; and 2 great-grandchildren on the way.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, Indiana.  Interment will follow in the Central Barren Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Saturday, December 28, 2024 after 11:00 am until time of the service 1:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made In lieu of flowers, the Brown Funeral Home, P.O. Box 338, Milltown, Indiana to help with the cost of the funeral expenses.

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

Robert Kent Thompson, of Medora, passed away on the morning of December 24, 2024, at Columbus Regional Hospital with his family by his side, he was 69 years old.

Bobby entered this life on December 8, 1955, in Seymour, Indiana. He was the last born to Harley and Margie (Reynolds) Thompson.

He grew up in Medora and graduated from Medora Community High School, Class of 1974. Bobby entered the labor market and went to work at the former Medora Plastics Factory.  Bobby’s patriotism led him to volunteer to join the US Navy in 1975, serving with TACRON 22 Unit.

After serving for over 6 years, Bobby was honorably discharged from service. He returned to Medora and went back to work for the Medora Plastics Factory until the factory closed in the 90s. He then went to work at NTN Driveshaft until his retirement.

He was a devoted husband, a loving father and Papaw. On July 9, 1993, at his father-in-law’s house he was forever united to Judy (Byers) Thompson.

Bobby had a servant’s heart and a love to serve the town of Medora. In November of 2023, he was elected to serve another term for the Medora Town Council. 

Bobby also started a softball league in Medora. He and other volunteers ran it from 80’s until the 90’s. He coached softball and basketball for Medora High School, he served with the Carr Township Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years. 

Still being called to serve, after Bobby retired, he went to drive for the local DAV, taking veterans to doctor and hospital appointments. He served the Medora Christmas Festival for over 20 years. And when Spring would come around, Bobby would be out mowing the lawns for the local widows around the community.

Bobby leaves a legacy of love with his wife of 31years, Judy Thompson of Medora, children,  John Douglas Taylor of Norman, Jerry Dean Taylor and his wife Mistie of Norman, Amber Booker of Norman, Matthew Thompson of Michigan City, and Joni McPike and her husband Brad of Brownstown, 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, brother Harold Thompson of Medora, and sister Brenda Beyers and her husband Joe of Medora, sister-in-law, Peggy Thompson of Brownstown, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded by his parents and brother Denver Thompson and a sister-in-law Rhonda Thompson

Funeral Services will be conducted at Hague Funeral Home of Medora on Tuesday December 31, 2024, at 11:00 am with Pastor Michael Magruder and Pastor Matt Moore officiating. Burial will be at White River Valley Cemetery.

Visitation will be at Hague Funeral Home on Monday December 30, 2024, from 4:00 – 8:00 pm and on Tuesday after 10:00 am until time of the service.

Carolyn Ruth Haag, age 105, of Salem, IN, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 2:05 a.m., in her residence.

She was born June 12, 1919 in New Philadelphia, IN., the daughter of the late Louis DeJean and Helen Wiggs DeJean.

Carolyn attended schools in Salem, IN and was a graduate
of Salem High School in 1936. She then attended Hanover College, graduating in 1939. While at Hanover College, she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and was awarded the Best All-around Senior Student, based on her academic and athletic performance. In 2002, she was inducted into the Hanover College Athletic Hall of Fame.

Following her graduation, she taught school in Bedford, IN. Carolyn met and married Willis Haag November 30, 1943, and they moved to Kansas while Willis served in the Army Air Corp at Ft. Leonard Wood.

After WWII, they moved to Jasper, IN where Willis owned a clothing store and Carolyn began the task of raising their three sons. In 1958, the family moved to Salem, IN
where Carolyn began a long career teaching Health, Physical Education and English at the Salem Junior High School, retiring in 1987. She was also active in Tri Kappa, the Women’s Club and Retired Teachers Association and was active with the Presbyterian Church.

In her later years, she enjoyed gardening, bird watching, visiting with her friends and family and observing nature through her picture windows.

Carolyn is survived by son Roger Haag of Carmel, IN, son Dr. Brian Haag of Carmel, IN, daughters-in-law Suzy Haag of Carmel, IN and Sherry Haag of Paoli, IN. and her grandchildren Travis, Meredith, Courtney, Daniel,
Luke and Sarah, as well as great-grandchildren Madelyn, Skyler and Griffin. She was preceded in death by her son, Gary Haag, brother Dr. Edgar K. DeJean and sister Margaret Ann Schroedle.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 27 at Salem Presbyterian Church, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 p.m. at the church. Interment and Committal Service will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery in Salem, IN.

In Lieu of Flowers the family requests donations to:
Washington County Community Foundation
1707 North Shelby Street, Suite 100
Salem, Indiana 47167
http://www.wccf.biz/