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Carolyn Anderson Wetzel, aged 73, was born on July 12, 1950, and passed away on December 31, 2023. She spent most of her life in Salem, Indiana, before moving to Bloomington, Indiana, in 2002. Carolyn graduated from Salem High School in 1968. She served the community of Salem by delivering meals for the Senior Center for many years, followed by working at the Salem Crossing Nursing Home (formerly known as The Heritage House). Upon Moving to Bloomington to be closer to family, she worked in the Bloomington Hospital cafeteria until she retired. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, companion, and friend, Carolyn's life was committed to her family. She was preceded in death by her...

Donald Blaine Perry, (87), of Bedford, Indiana, passed away on June 20, 2023. Donald (Don) was born to John Samuel Perry and Edna Myrtle Perry on July 21, 1935, in Oolitic, Indiana. He was a Christian man who loved God above all else. Don was a lifelong hard worker, whether working in the Property Assessor's Office for the State of Montana or working to help one of his kids or grandkids on a school, church, or home project. Don was a generous and friendly man who never met a stranger; and he would stop to help anyone in need, regardless of convenience. He had an onery sense of humor and loved to play tricks on anyone and everyone. Don was a talented athlete, a brilliant mathematician and...

David Alan Hypes, age 74 of Campbellsburg, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 2:45 am, in his residence, surrounded by his family. Born July 7, 1947 in Claysville, Indiana, he was the son of the late Reno M. and Leora (Freed) Hypes. He retired in 2010 as a mechanic with INDOT. He was also a truck driver for the old Link Handle Company in Salem. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Campbellsburg and was a life resident of Washington County. David was a life long mechanic and used that gift as a way to be a blessing to other's. Over the past few years David would volunteer at Choices, mow yards and help with home improvement projects of family and friends. Since his...

John Monroe Dugger, age 64 of Bedford, Indiana passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 in IU Health Bedford Hospital. Born September 30, 1957 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late Alonzo and Susan J. (Helton) Dugger. He was a retired toolmaker from Visteon Corporation in Bedford, after 25 years, had been a resident of Lawrence County since 1987, formerly of Washington County and he loved horse racing, casinos and riding motorcycles. Survivors include: Daughter: Michelle Bigelow of Bloomfield, Indiana; Son: Eric Dugger of Bedford; Companion: Ronda Peyton of Bedford; Stepdaughter: Autumn Ray of Bedford; 3 Brothers: Morse Dugger and Willis Dugger of Florida and Larry Hubbard of Salem;...

Wilma Baumann, 88, of Pekin, IN passed away Wednesday March 24, 2021 at the Villages of Historic Silvercrest. She was born August 20, 1932 to Donovan (Gladys) Rickard and Evelyn (Galen) Terrell. Wilma was a strong Christian woman and attended the Pekin Church of Christ. She loved gardening and enjoyed her flowers and the vegetables harvested there. She was an avid reader and loved to paint. She was employed by the Pekin Post Office for more than 30 years. A long time resident of Pekin, Wilma was active with the Pekin Historical Society. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. Wilma was a devoted wife, wonderful mother, sister and friend. She...

Robert Lee Cleek, age 73 of Salem, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 5:04 am, in the University Of Louisville Hospital. Born March 4, 1947 in Kingsport, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Sylvanus and Lena Bell (Thacker) Cleek. He was a member with the Local Labor Union #795 in New Albany, had been a resident of Washington County since 1998, formerly of Crothersville and was a member of the New Beginning Baptist Church. On December 31, 1982 he married Terry L. (Fletcher) Cleek, who survives. Also surviving are: 4 Daughters: Tonya (Wayne) Blevins of Salem, Shonna Cleek of Salem, Bobby Jo Cleek of Campbellsburg and Faye Cleek of Salem; 3 Brothers: Charles D. Cleek of...

Terry Wayne Freed, age 70 of Brownstown, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020, in Methodist Hospital Indianapolis. Born September 14, 1950 in Campbellsburg, Indiana, he was the son of the late Roy and Edna E. (Buchanan) Freed. He retired after 35 years with GKN Sinter Metals in Salem and was a 35 year member of the First Pentecostal Church of Brownstown. He volunteered for service in the U. S. Army in 1969 and served honorably in Okinawa and Johnston Island until his discharge in 1972. He was a member of the Salem V. F. W. Post #6636, had been a resident of Brownstown for 37 years, formerly of Campbellsburg and was a 1969 graduate of West Washington High School. He graduated from Ivy...