“Butch” Darwin Leroy Vergason Jr., age 76, passed on May 28, 2025.

Butch was born in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, on March 8, 1949, to Darwin Leroy Vergason Sr. and Anna Louise Gregory Robertson. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

Upon his return, he followed his calling and attended Clear Creek Baptist Bible College in Pineville, Kentucky and was an ordained minister. 

Butch was a man of many passions over the years. He loved to work with his hands—whether fixing something, building, welding, or simply tinkering in his shop, he found joy in creating and understanding how things worked.

He was endlessly curious, always eager to learn more about the world around him through reading, watching documentaries, or simply asking questions. He was a lifelong seeker of knowledge.

A true outdoorsman, Butch felt most at peace surrounded by nature.

In earlier years, he was an avid fisherman and hunter who cherished quiet moments in the woods or the thrill of his latest catch on the river.

Though in recent years he was no longer physically able to hunt or fish, his love for the outdoors never faded. He had a gift for storytelling—animated, warm, and full of humor—and his tales, many drawn from his time in nature, were well-loved by family and friends alike.

Above all, Butch cherished the Lord Jesus Christ, whom he loved with all his heart. His faith was central to who he was, and he lived it daily with humility and devotion.

As a faithful member of Enon Baptist Church, he often sang hymns, shared scripture, and offered wisdom rooted in a deep, abiding faith.

That same love and faithfulness extended to his family—he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His presence was a blessing to all who knew him, and his legacy of faith, love, and kindness will live on in the lives he touched.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Debbie Vergason. They were married April 6, 1990.He is also survived by five children: Adam Vergason (Gina), Brandon Vergason (Amanda), Janie Vergason (Daylen Hebert), Nathan Kachnavage (Laura), and Matthew Kachnavage (Andrea); eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Butch’s honor may be made to Enon Baptist Church, 4378 W, Enon Church Road, Salem, IN 47167, where he was a faithful member.

Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Weathers Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery with military rites.

Visitation will be held Monday, June 2 from 4-7PM and Tuesday, June 3 from 9AM-time of service.

Donna C. Norman, age 78, of Salem, passed away Sunday, May 25 at her home.

Mrs. Norman was born January 17, 1947 in Santa Clara, California the daughter of Ralph Greene and Emma Carley Greene.

Donna is survived by her husband: David Norman of San Diego, California, two sons: Joey Shelly (Christina)of San Diego, CA, and Michael Norman (Dillion) of Arizona, a daughter: Elisa Cloud (Joe) of Salem, two step-daughters: Davette and Danielle (Jason), and nine grandchildren: Kasey (Delaney), Austin, Gabriel, Emma, Jacob, Adaline, Abagail, Everly, Maizey, and Leia. She is preceded in death by her parents.

A graveside service will be held at 11AM Monday at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Sandy K. Knapp, age 76, of Salem, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital.

Mrs. Knapp was born February 22, 1949, in Hamburg, Indiana. The daughter of Tom and Ann Hardy Sanford. Sandy was a member of Syria Christian Church. She was the 1st Deputy of the Treasurers Office and a West Washington class of 1967 graduate.

Mrs. Knapp is survived by her husband, Jack. They were married July 30, 1967. She is also survived by her sons, Paul Knapp (Mary Anne) of Campbellsburg, Andrew Knapp (Heather) of Salem, and her daughter Jackie Trueblood (Michael) of Salem. Sandy is also survived by two brothers, Harry Thomas Sanford and Donnie Haub both of Salem and a sister, Betti Fuller of Worthington, Indiana. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Logan Hall, Caleb Trueblood, Ethan Trueblood, Zach Trueblood, Lane Trueblood, Aliviah Popp, Chase Strother, Max Strother, Kye Strother, Elle Strother, Dylan Poe, Shylea Knapp, Adalyn Knapp, Remily Knapp and her great-grandchildren: Monroe Hall, Taytum Hall, Hayden Trueblood, Reagan Trueblood, Nellie Trueblood, Vada Trueblood, Heidi Trueblood, Sadie Popp and Klay Popp.

Sandy is preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Ann Sanford, and her brother Tommy Dale Sanford.

Services will be on Friday, May 30th at 11:00a.m. at Westview Christian Church.

Visitation will be on Thursday, May 29th from 4:00p.m-7:00p.m and on Friday morning from 9:00a.m until the time of the service also at Westview Christian Church.

Burial will take place at Mt. Carmel Fredericksburg following the funeral service.

Anna Belle Martin Trueblood, age 105, of Salem, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Salem Crossing.

Mrs. Trueblood was born March 17, 1920 to Logan J. and Mattie Luse Martin at the Martin home, south of Salem, Indiana. She attended school at College Hill and Pekin, graduating from Pekin High School in 1937.

She kept in touch with her classmates during their lives and was the last living member of that graduating class. She attended Indiana University studying to become a teacher. During her career, she taught at Pierce Township Consolidated Schools, at a school in Aurora, Indiana and also at West Washington.

She married Harold E.Trueblood on May 8, 1947 and they were married until his death in 1992. Together they shared two daughters. She was a longtime member of First Christian Church in Salem and taught Sunday School for many years.

She loved gardening, reading, sewing, collecting dolls and sharing stories from her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Logan and Mattie Martin, her husband, Harold Trueblood, her three younger brothers, Logan E. Martin, Russell G. Martin and Kenneth L. Martin and one son in law, Butch Earls.

She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Trueblood Earls, and Brenda Trueblood Adkins (Buddy), and one granddaughter Anna Mary Earls, all of Salem.

Services for Mrs. Trueblood will be held on Thursday, May 29 at 1:00p.m. at Weathers Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 10:00a.m. until the time of service, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery.