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Lawrence “Alva” Brown, 86, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Traditions at Hunter Station on April 14, 2026. Lawrence was born on June 7, 1939, in Pekin, Indiana, to Merle and Ruth (Crim) Brown. He was a proud graduate of Pekin High School, Class of 1957. Following his education, Lawrence honorably served in the Army National Guard. Lawrence dedicated over 20 years of his career to Vulcan-Hart Corporation. In 1978, he fulfilled his entrepreneurial spirit by ...

Asa Joseph Wingler, 45, of Palmyra, Indiana, passed away on April 9, 2026, at University of Louisville Hospital. Asa was born on August 9, 1980, to Joe Wingler of Palmyra, Indiana. He was a lifelong resident of Palmyra, where he passionately enjoyed tractor pulls, farming, and spending time outdoors-interests he shared with his father. Asa was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Bradford, Indiana. He graduated from North Harrison High School in the class of 1999 and went on ...

Kelly Alfreda (Allen) Clark, age 67, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on March 29, 2026. She was born on March 13, 1959, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Harold and Mary Allen. Kelly was a 1977 graduate of Crawford County Junior Senior High School. In her earlier years, she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, dedicating herself to caring for others. Later in life, she devoted her time to being a loving stay-at-home mother, always putting her family first. Kelly enjoyed many simple pleasures ...

Martha L. Hammontree, age 88, of Fredericksburg, IN, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026. She was born on February 11, 1938, in Lenoir City to the late Rufus Cheatham and Margaret (Hicks) Cheatham. Martha was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph H. Hammontree Sr., and her siblings, Rufus Martin Cheatham Jr., Thelma Virginia Brown, Sharon Melissa Cheatham, Linda Sue Russell, Doris Ann Underwood, and John Edward Cheatham. She is lovingly survived by her children, Joseph ...

Nancy Delaine Antoinette Rankin, age 63, of Laconia, Indiana, passed away on March 4, 2026. She was born on September 8, 1962, in New Port Richey, Florida, to Larry Howerton and Elaine Poe. Nancy later made her home in Laconia, Indiana. She worked in food service at Dairy Queen in Corydon, Indiana, where she enjoyed serving others and being part of the community. Nancy was a member of Freedom Christian Church in Laconia. On November 17, 1980, she married Derry L. Rankin. Together they ...

Macon Elizabeth Ward, 91, of Palmyra, Indiana, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, in Palmyra. Born in Athens, Alabama, Macon was the daughter of the late Clarence and Effie Pearl Smith of Louisville, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, Gene Ward; her cherished granddaughter, Beth McFarland; and her parents. Macon dedicated her life to the service of her family, whom she loved deeply and faithfully. She is survived by her sons, Stephen (Susan) ...

Rob Taylor, 60, of Hardinsburg, Indiana, passed away on February 21, 2026. Born on January 26, 1966, in Oneida, Kentucky, Rob was the son of Elmer and Mollie (Absher) Taylor. He was a graduate of West Washington High School, Class of 1984. Rob dedicated his working years to construction, where he was known for his strong work ethic and dependable nature. On February 14, 1986, Rob married the love of his life, Tracy Wilson. Together they built a life rooted in love and family in ...

Joseph Howard Hammontree, age 92, of Fredericksburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026. Born on March 19, 1933, in Lenoir City, Tennessee, Joseph was the son of Joe and Nora (Skinner) Hammontree. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army and later continued his military career with four years in the reserves. During his time in service, he went to Panama and attended Engineering School, where he learned map making. After his military service, ...

Mary Etta Beaty, 96, beloved mother, schoolteacher, farm wife, choir director, and friend, passed away on February 3, 2026, in New Albany, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Ethel (Cato) Curtis; her brother, Gordon W. Curtis; and her husband, James Joseph Beaty Jr. She is survived by her son, James J. (Janet) Beaty III, and her daughter, Nancy J. (Thomas) Hammack; four grandchildren, Commander James R. Beaty, USN, Jody (Ben) Hunt, Joseph S. (Chelsae Martinez) Beaty, ...

Carl Edward Gideon Jr., 70, of Greenville, Indiana, passed away on February 1, 2026, after complications from Parkinson's disease. Born on August 3, 1955, in New Castle, Indiana, he was the son of Carl Edward Gideon Sr. and Jesse Mae Gideon (Stockton), who both preceded him in death. Carl was a 1973 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and continued his education at David Lipscomb University, Indiana University, Ivy Tech, and Indiana Wesleyan University. He spent his career at Duke ...