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Linda Darline Montgomery, age 82, of Salem

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Linda Darline Montgomery, age 82, of Salem, passed away Thursday, December 4 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital.

Mrs. Montgomery was born August 15, 1943, in Lawrenceville, Indiana, the daughter of Glenn Eugene Hicks Sr. and Anna Rae Goff Hicks.

Mrs. Montgomery passed her State Board of licensing and received her LPN accreditation in 1963. In 1989, she joined the I.O.E. and in 2005 was hired on at McDonalds.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Stanley Wayne Montgomery in 2005, her parents, and a brother: Glenn Eugene Hicks Jr. She is survived by her daughters: Laura Mabry (Paul) of Springdale, Arkansas, Callie J. Montgomery of Salem, and Stephanie Molitor of Fowlerville, Michigan, and 2 grandchildren: Nick and Hannah Villines.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 12:30PM at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Greenwood.

Frank J. Trammell, age 55, of Salem

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Frank J. Trammell, age 55, of Salem, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Born on July 10, 1970 in Riverside, California, he was the son of Clive Trammell and Delores Sanchez. He married Lisa (Maack) Trammell on May 5, 2019.

Frank worked for Hitachi Cable of Southern Indiana. He was a member of Enon Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife Lisa (Maack) Trammell; 4 children: Cheyenne Trammell, Michael Trammell, Timmy Trammell, Robert Keading; his father and step-mother, Clive Trammell and Yvonne Trammell; 1 sister, Tina Trammell; 1 step-brother, John Loredo; 1 step-sister, Lisa Loredo-Brusseau.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Delores Sanchez and his Mother-In-Law, Shirley Maack.

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home – Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 3:00 pm until time of service at the funeral home. 

Steven “Spoonman” Tankersley, age 67, of Pekin

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Steven “Spoonman” Tankersley, age 67, of Pekin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born on February 1, 1958 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of Luther “Bud” Tankersley and Nervesta “Vesta” (Ash) Tankersley.

Steve was a retired Boilermaker and proud member of the Local 374 boilermakers union. He was also the former owner of TNT Welding in Pekin. Steve’s dad taught him to play the spoons at a young age, and Steve continued the legacy by passing this down to his own kids and grandkids. Spoonman played on stages with musicians all across the US, and even gathered his hometown family and friends to break the Guinness Book of World Records for largest spoons ensemble in 2011. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Pekin.

He is survived by his 5 children: Stephanie Bierly, Meliegha Tankersley, Dennis Tankersley (Heidi), Jasemine Hurst (Dillon), Dalton Tankersley (Brooke); 1 brother, John Clark; 2 sisters, Susan Martin, and Tina Campbell; 16 grandchildren: Carson, Brandon, Christian, Reese, Braeden, Mia, Jent, Duke, August, Braylin, Harlin, Hazel, Jaxtin, Jett, Huxson, and Ensley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther “Bud” Tankersley, and Nervesta “Vesta” (Ash) Tankersley; 3 brothers: Dennis, Tommy, Tony; and 1 sister, Becky.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home – Pekin Chapel with Bro. David Colbert officiating. Visitation will be held Friday from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery.

Bonnie Louise Weddell Bowman, of Medora

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Bonnie Louise Weddell Bowman, of Medora, passed away at Schneck Medical Center just a few minutes shy of her 78th birthday on December 5, 2025.

Born at the family home in Clear Spring, Bonnie entered this life on December 6, 1947. She was the last of six children born to Theodore and Myrtle (Cole) Weddell. She was the sister to Ted, Don, Alta Mae, Wanda Faye, Judy and Betty. She grew up in Clear Spring before marrying the love of her life. On July 18, 1965, she was united in marriage to Elvert Lee Bowman at her parents’ home.  This union of over 56 years was blessed with children Pete and Lisa.

Bonnie was a devoted wife, loving mother, and Mamaw to her family. She was an outdoors woman in every way. She and Elvert loved the camping life and everything that goes along with camping. Playing cards with her friends and family, taking boat rides up and down the river, taking four-wheeler rides, or grabbing a fishing pole. She would always find a way to help keep the party going to make sure everyone was having as much fun as she was.

Her memories will be forever cherished by her children, Pete Bowman and his wife Trudy from Campbellsburg and Lisa Henley and her husband Rob of Medora, grandchildren, Rachel Etienne and her husband Duane, Brandy Thompson and her husband Tom, Evan Bowman, Alexandria Henley, Wade Henley, and Lytrisha Henley, great-grandchildren, Asher, Anna, Able, Gary, Paul, Jace & Josh, sisters Wanda Faye Lokey, Judy Branaman, and Betty Wilson, and a sister in law, Shari Weddell and a special friend Bob McCulley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Ted Weddell, Don Weddell and his wife Donna, Alta Mae Reynolds and husband Don, and two brothers-in-law Larry Branaman, and Bill Wilson.  

Funeral Servies will be conducted at Hague Funeral Home on December 10, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow at Weddellville Lutheran Cemetery.

Friends may visit on Wednesday December 10, 2025, from 11:00 until the service at 1:00 pm.

Memorials may be written in Bonnie’s name to Weddellville Lutheran Cemetery

 
 
 

Lynn Carter Hutton, age 88, of Salem

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Lynn Carter Hutton, age 88, of Salem, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025 at BeeHive Homes of Scottsburg.  Born April 10, 1937 in Corbin, Kentucky, He was the son of the late Martin Hutton and Ethel (Taylor) Hutton.

Lynn retired from GKN Sinter Metals with 45 years of service as an engineer.

He is survived by 5 children: Lyndal Hutton (Tracy), Jeff Hutton, Steve Hutton (Susie), Paul Hutton, and Jennifer Hutton; 2 sisters: Sondra Hutton and Janet Smith; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and his companion and friend, Venita Pickens.

He was preceded in death by Sharon, and 4 brothers: Ross, Alvin, Gerald “Butch”, and Dean Hutton.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home – Salem Chapel.  Visitation will be held Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.  Burial to follow in Beech Grove Cemetery.

David Samuel Burns, Salem

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David Samuel Burns went Home peacefully to his Lord, Saturday morning, December 6, 2025 while being cared for in Baptist Floyd Hospital by a loving staff.

He was surrounded by his brothers and sisters. David was born on February 12, 1967, to Roy and Mary (King) Burns, living most of his life in New Philadelphia then in the City of Salem. 

David is survived by his siblings; Susan (Burgess) Calhoun, Sierra (Dennis) Collins, Scott (Teresa) Burns, Shelley (Melvin) Fultz of Salem and Steven (Christina) Burns of Hardinsburg. He had several nieces and nephews that he was so fond of.David was a life long member of Fort Hill Church of Christ on Becks Mill Road. He helped open and close the doors for the services on every Lord’s Day. David was a 1986 graduate of Eastern High School in Pekin, Indiana. He was also a member of the Cecil Grimes Post 41 Sons of the American Legion via his dad’s service in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He helped many years at the chicken BBQ from cutting cabbage for cole slaw to dobbing chicken.

David loved driving semi trucks and continued many years of over the road driving and worked for several companies until his health became an issue. His vocation was never a “job” because he loved what he did and enjoyed seeing the country.

David was a kind and gentle soul and was quick to give and laugh. He loved playing darts and visiting with close friends. He was pretty ill the last few years of his life, but never asked “why me?”

Preceding David in death are his parents, brother: Roy Burns Jr., grandparents; Kenneth and Frances King of Salem and John and Ada Burns of Austin.

Services for David will be on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Weathers Funeral Home at 7:00p.m. Visitation will be at the funeral home, Friday from 4:00p.m until the time of service. David will be laid to rest in Crown Hill Cemetery beside his parents and brother, Roy Jr.

Carl Leon Ragains age 86 of Hardinsburg

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Carl Leon Ragains age 86 of Hardinsburg passed away December 5, 2025 at IU Health Paoli Hospital.

Mr. Ragains was born September 24, 1939, in Fredericksburg, Indiana to Jake and Oma Hauger Ragains. He was a member of the Kansas Church of Christ and retired from farming and the Washington County Highway Department.

 Mr. Ragains is survived by one sister, Janet Olver, Roswell, Geogia. Nephews: Gerald Ragains, Fredericksburg, Danny Ragains (Lillian) of Fredericksburg, Steve Ragains (Karen) of Fredericksburg, David Ragains of Jeffersonville, Bill Ragains of The Villages, FL, Richard Ragains of Lousiville, Mark Russell of Lousiville, Tommy Russell of Louisville. Nieces: Lynne Quinlin of Salem, Julia Ragains Albicocco of Louisville, Mary Ann Bilyeu of Lousiville, Barbara Payton of Louisville, Cathy Schneider of Louisville, Elaine Nezat of Frankfort, Kentucky, Susan Martin of Louisville, and Jane Maudlin of Woodstock, Georgia.

 Mr. Ragains is preceded in death by his wife, Diana Deweese Ragains, his parents, brothers: Merle Ragains and Doyle Ragains. Sister: Stella Russell. Nephews: Johnny Olver, Billy Olver.

Services will be on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00P.M at Weathers Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:00A.M. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will take place immediately after the service at Kanasas Cemetery.

Carol R. Miller, age 70 of Salem

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Carol R. Miller, age 70 of Salem, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 at Salem Crossing.

Mrs. Miller was born February 5, 1955 in Salem, Indiana the daughter of William Linscott “Scotty” Morgan and Vivian Carol Chastain Morgan. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Pekin Church of Christ.

Mrs. Miller is survived by her brother, William “Bill” Linscott Morgan Jr. (Connie), her sister Judy Ann Wheat (Roy), nephew, William “Sonny” Linscott Morgan III (Joann), nieces: Monica Chumbley (Jeremy) and Janina Terrell (Scott), Lisa Morgan, nephews, Scott (Lisa), Jim, Mike (Renee) Wheat and many great and great great nieces and nephews, brothers and sister in laws.

Mrs. Miller is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Miller, they were married August 23, 1975 and he later passed away on August 11, 2017. Mrs. Miller is also preceded in death by her parents.

Services will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:30a.m at Weathers Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 4:00-8:00p.m at the funeral home and on Thursday morning from 9:00 until the time of service.

Thomas Francis Eberle age 72 of Campbellsburg

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Thomas Francis Eberle age 72 of Campbellsburg passed away December 2, 2025 at Jewish Hospital.

Mr. Eberle was born May 25, 1953 in Toulon, Illinois the son of Bernard and Coleen Brown Eberle. Thomas was a member of the Lost River Baptist Church. He was a United States Army Veteran and later became a truck driver.

Mr. Eberle is survived by his wife, Beverly Grace Eberle, they were married on September 7, 1977. He is also survived by his sons, Bobby Moore (Sarah) of Mitchell and Andy Eberle (Susie) of Salem, his daughters, Dana Moore Spradlin (Tony) of Campbellsburg and Misty McGill (Shawn) of Paris Crossing. He is survived by his grandchildren, Caitlin, Quinton, Trevor, Taivon, Sophie, Austin, Justin, Kirsti, Brayden, Brandon, Jordan and Kylie, 17 great grandchildren, and his sister, Susan Chandler (John) of Victoria, Illinois.

Mr. Eberle is preceded in death by his parents, and his grandson, Tyson.

Services will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:00P.M. at Lost River Baptist Church.

Visitation will be from 10:00a.m until the time of service at the church.

Burial will take place immediately following the service at Claysville Cemetery.

Judy Kay (Bower) Brown, age 78 of Salem

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Judy Kay (Bower) Brown, age 78 of Salem, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Hampton Oaks Health Campus Scottsburg, Indiana.

Born December 15, 1946 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Mildred (Fleenor) Bower.

She had been a life resident of Washington County, graduated Salem High School in 1965 and then attended Indiana State University.

Judy was a retired Teacher’s Aide with the Special Education Department of the Salem Community School System.

She was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women’s Fellowship and attended Mt. Tabor Christian Church.

Judy was a member of the Washington County Homemakers Club and Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.).

She enjoyed Bible study classes, sewing, collecting snowmen, loved quilting and had been a member of the Washington County Piecemakers Guild.

On June 10th 1967, she married Charles D. “Danny” Brown, who survives.

Also surviving are:

3 Sons: Craig (Lisa) Brown of Salem, Chad (Angie) Brown of Huntsville, Alabama and Nathan (Kristin) Brown of Vail, Arizona;

1 Brother: Charles Wayne (Georgia) Bower of Columbus, Indiana;

7 grandchildren: Samantha (Andy) Hall, Benjamin (Shy-Ann) Brown and Matthew, Emilee, Ruby, Terra and Bailee Brown and 2 great grandchildren: Elara and Sara.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral Service: 11:00 am Friday 12/5/2025 at Dawalt Funeral Home, followed by interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Thursday and 10 am until the time of the service on Friday.

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