James Apple, born on September 10, 1942, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024, at the age of 81. He was born in Paoli, Indiana, to Max Boyd
and Zoe Anna Apple.

At the age of nine, James and his family moved to Salem, where his father opened the Apple Drug Store.

It was in this store that James’s lifelong career as a pharmacist began. As a young boy, he would sweep the sidewalk in front of the store before heading
off to school.

James graduated from Salem High School and went on to attend Purdue University. After completing his education, he served in the army during
the Vietnam War, where he worked in the pharmacy at Fort Knox.

During this time, he married and had two children, Jimmy and Danny. After his service, James returned to Salem to serve the community he loved.

In 1982, James met the love of his life, Diana. They dated for six years before blending their families and getting married.

James had his two sons, Jimmy and Danny, while Diana brought Scott, Todd, and Amy into
their new family. With five children all within five years of age, their home was often lively and fun, especially with the kids attending rival schools, West Washington and Salem, and later IU and Purdue.

A memorable highlight of their early years together was when Danny and Todd insisted on joining James and Diana on their honeymoon.

James and Diana built a beautiful home in Salem, which became the hub for family gatherings, holidays, and many cherished sleepovers with their
grandchildren.

Throughout their life together, James and Diana had the opportunity to travel, visiting places like Hawaii, Germany, France, and Austria. James
often joked that before marrying Diana, he had never ventured west of Campbellsburg. They loved their trips together.

After selling Apple Drug Store, James continued his successful career by working at various drug stores making many friends in the community.

He found great joy in his 12 grandchildren, watching them grow and succeed- even though he often commented on the chaos they brought! He was immensely proud of his family. There’s no doubt James lived a full and rich life.

His family takes comfort in knowing that he entered the gates of Heaven peacefully, with his mind and body fully restored. James Apple was a
beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, and will be dearly missed by all who shared life with him.

Donations may be made to the James and Diana Touch Tomorrow fund at the Washington County Community Foundation.

Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Thursday July 25th and after 9 am Friday at Dawalt Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 11:00 am Friday at Dawalt Funeral Home with Interment following at Crown Hill Cemetery in Salem.

Judy Nale, age 85, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, July 18, 2024, at her residence.  Born October 8, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Mildred Stewart.

She was a member of the American Legion Post 41, the Moose Lodge, and a life member of the VFW Post 6636.

Judy is survived by her sons, Mike (Diane) Nale, and Jim (Denise) Nale; brother, Robert Stewart; sister, Becky Bailey; 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Lee E. Nale, her husband for over 60 years; and a brother-in-law.

Her funeral service will be held on Monday, July 22, at 11:00 AM at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Salem, with burial to follow at Old Blue River Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 21, from 2-6 PM, and on Monday from 10:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Old Blue River Cemetery Fund.

www.hughestaylor.net

Donald Gray, age 83, of Salem, passed away Monday, July 15 at his home.

Gray was born December 29, 1940 in Pekin the son of Herman and Rowena Terrell Gray. Donald was a member of First Christian Church in Scottsburg, the Salem Stardusters Square Dance Club. He was retired from Kimball Office Furniture. 

Donald loved to travel, the most eventful trip being to Austria, Germany and Italy with the Red Star Cloggers. He also traveled to Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Florida, Georgia, Gatlinburg, Memphis, Tennessee, Myrtle Beach, Canada, and Niagra Falls. 

He loved Christmas. He would decorate the outside of the house with the help of Christ Liebert. It would light up the entire neighborhood. This was his passion. 

Donald had the biggest heart! He would give his last dollar if he thought you needed it. Which he did this more than once while working at Kimballs. 

He is survived by his wife of 62 years: Patti McCracken Gray, two daughters: Cindy Timpano (Albert) of Orangeville, Ontario, Canada, and Lea Ann Burns of Salem, a son: Gary Don Gray (Daphne) of Palmyra, five grandchildren: Andrea Timpano, Joey Timpano, McKenzie Burns, Danyelle LaDuke, and Zephan Gray, three great-grandchildren: Paxton Grigsby, Piper LaDuke, and Nova LaDuke, a sister: Sandra Sue Nichols of Salem, seven nephews: Mark Elliott (Barbara), Aaron Nichols (Leysa), Randy Nichols, Craig Hollowell (Leslie), Travis Hollowell, Brad Bowsman (Betsy), and Todd Bowsman, and a niece: Jamie Coomer (Travis). 

He is preceded in death by a grandson: Brandon Burns, a sister: Joyce Elliott, a brother: Bruce Gray, three nephews: David Gray, Phillip Bowsman, and JD Bowsman, and his parents. 

Funeral services will be held at 11AM Friday at Weathers Funeral Home.

Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4-8PM and Friday from 9AM-until time of service. 

Rosalyn May Spurgeon, age 88 of Salem, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, in her residence.

Born July 7, 1936, in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Mable (Altemeyer) Lyles.

She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and had been the owner/operator of Northwood Retirement Center since 1986. She was a life resident of Washington County and graduated from Salem High School.

Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Leah Spurgeon of Salem; 2 Sons: Scott Spurgeon of Hanover and Steve Spurgeon of Jeffersonville; 1 Sister: Peggy Weaver of Michigantown, Indiana; Grandchildren: Ayran Sherman, Casey Spurgeon, Adam Spurgeon, Kayla Seabold, Alan Spurgeon, Shelby Schulz and Holly Spurgeon and 3 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by 1 son: Tom Spurgeon, 1 brother: Robert Lyles and 1 sister: Ruth Cromer.

The services will be private with interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements by Dawalt Funeral Home.

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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
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