John Curtis Hammond, age 65, of Salem, Indiana formerly of Dupont, Indiana, entered this life on September 14, 1960 in Madison, Indiana.

He was the son of the late Curtis and Shirley Frances Upp Hammond. He was raised in Dupont, Indiana and graduated from Madison Consolidated High School in 1979. In 1983 he graduated from Hanover College with a bachelor’s degree in English.

He earned a master’s degree in 1989 from Indiana University in secondary education.

He was an English and Social Studies middle school teacher at Salem Community School began his career in 1992 and retired in 2019. He was also a girl’s basketball, football and baseball coach for 30 years.

During his coaching years he had over 200 wins at the junior level.

He was a member of the Wirt Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and belonged to the Salem Exchange Club. John enjoyed reading, playing golf and being with family and friends.

John died on Friday, July 24, 2026, at his home in Salem, Indiana.

John will be missed by his loving brother, James Hammond of Madison, Indiana; his nieces and his nephews, Courtney Carraco, Caitlyn Hammond and her fiancée, Joe Bear, Audrey Hammond, and Deron Hammond; his great niece and great nephews, Brody, Carter, and Evelyn; several cousins and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Hammond, died May 25, 2006, his mother, Shirley Frances Upp Hammond, died July 4, 2016, his brother, Joseph Francis “Joe” Hammond, died November 15, 2015.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 3, 2026, at 1:00 pm, by Pastor Troy Hedges at the Wirt Baptist Church, 4773 North, 350 West near Madison, Indiana.

Interment will follow in the Dupont Cemetery in Dupont, Indiana. Friends may visit Monday, August 3, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Wirt Baptist Church, 4773 North, 350 West near Madison, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wirt Baptist Church at the link below the obituary.

Mary K. Middleton, age 87, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. Born September 11, 1938, in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Wilburn and Edith (Collins) Brickey.

Mary retired from Salem Middle School, where she spent many years working in the cafeteria. She was also a faithful member of New Hope United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her four children: Mark (Karen) Middleton, Kristi Middleton, Troy Middleton and Todd (Lindsey) Middleton; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, along with her husband: Walter Middleton; and three sisters: Bessie Mae Little, Anna Alsip and Janie Wingfield.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Salem with George Browning officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 12, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home and again on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service with burial to follow in Crown Hill Cemetery in Salem.

Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with funeral care.

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Paul Edward Humphrey, age 73 of Campbellsburg, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Mr. Humphrey was born May 20, 1953 in Seymour, Indiana, the son of Charles Edward Humphrey (Elizabeth) and Ima Pauline Tapp. He was a Navy Veteran, was in the National Guard and in the Naval Reserve. Paul was a graduate of Salem High Schools Class of 1971 and loved all of his classmates. He attended various trade schools earning college credits and certificates. His last position in the Navy was a Drug Enforcement Officer. Not only did he serve his country, but his county and community through the American Legion, VFW, NRA, CASA program, Salem Agape Ministries and various other volunteer services. He loved his yard and was an avid outdoor person. His favorite things were fishing with his wife, family and friends. Hunting for mushrooms, wild game, bird watching, working in his yard planting new flowers and weeding in the old ones. His time in the Navy gave him a lifetime love of open waters; creeks, rivers, lakes, ocean and the sea, spending time and making memories with his family. He loved his children, grandchildren and great grands and was proud of them with his all.

Mr. Humphrey is survived by his wife, Marie Shirley Humphrey. He is also survived by his daughters: Vina Schickel, Bonnie (Dax) Whitehouse, Anna Hall and Amanda (Jamie) Troutman , his brothers: Steve (Stump) Humphrey, Dale Catlett, James Catlett, Joe Humphrey, Vern Humphrey, Ed Humphrey, his sister, Deborah Durbin, grandchildren: Ryan Lee, Peyton McGehee, Jameson Hall, Ethan Schickel, Talon Smith and his great grandchildren, Lowen Lee, Tobi Lee, Abner Hall and lots of nieces and nephews.

Mr. Humphrey is preceded in death by his parents, and his son, Wesley Humphrey.

Services will be held Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00A.M. at Weathers Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Friday, from 11:00A.M until 7:00P.M and Saturday morning from 9:00A.M until the time of service. Burial will take place immediately following the service at Vallonia Cemetery.

The beloved daughter of Justin and Kera (Anderson) Collins, Allie-Sue was a beacon of hope for all who knew her.

Her smile was infectious and her side-eye was iconic. Though her time on earth was short, she brought with her a testament of faith and leaves us with an everlasting reminder of the unwavering love of God.

She will forever be remembered as a brave, strong, miracle child. A true queen of hearts. She is missed immensely and loved beyond words.

Allie-Sue is survived by her parents, older sisters Adalyn and Anderson. Grandparents Tara and Corey Thomas, Jeffrey and Carole Collins, James (Dale) Anderson, and Toni Anderson. Great Grandparents Linda Marcum, Eva Kinzie, and Dale Collins. She is also survived by many loving Aunts, Uncles, and cousins, along with her entire Cincinnati Children’s family.

She is preceded in death and welcomed into heaven by numerous grandparents.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 am on Friday, July 3, 2026 at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown, KY.

Visitation begins on Thursday, July 2nd from 4-8 pm and continues after 9 am Friday until the time of service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, we ask for donations to Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwest Ohio in Allie-Sue’s name.

Condolences may be expressed online at brownfuneral.com.