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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 ...

John Phillip Conklin, 57, of Sellersburg, Indiana, unexpectedly passed away on January 19, 2026. John was born on May 18, 1968, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to James Patrick and Mary Helen (Pearson) Conklin. He was a graduate of Clarksville High School, Class of 1987. John devoted over thirty-three and a half years to Heidelberg Materials in Jeffersonville, Indiana, where he proudly served in his most recent role as an Indiana Quality Control Supervisor. In addition to his career, he was a ...

Richard Lynn Jones, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Palmyra, Indiana, on January 13, 2026. Richard was born on October 28, 1945, in New Albany, Indiana, to Elbert “Bud” Jones and Lois (Lamb) Jones. The family lived in Greenville, Indiana. Richard spent his working life in industries that reflected his strong work ethic and lifelong appreciation for automobiles and machinery. He was employed with Skilton Construction as a heavy equipment operator and later worked ...

Joseph "Luke" Terry, age 30, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on January 13, 2026. Luke was born on April 6, 1995, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Joseph E. Terry and Jennifer (Russell) Terry. He was a 2013 graduate of Eastern High School in Pekin, Indiana. Luke worked as a mechanic, a career that reflected his strong work ethic and love for working with his hands. Luke was a lifelong resident of Pekin. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, cheering on the Baltimore Ravens, working on his ...

Louise Evelyn (Zink) Byerley, age 101, of Fredericksburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026. She was born on September 26, 1924, in Salem, Indiana, to George and Florence (Loyd) Zink. Louise attended school in Fredericksburg, where she later built a life centered on faith, family, and home. Louise was a devoted homemaker, wife, and mother. She married Forest “Ernie” Byerley, and together they made their home in Fredericksburg, Indiana. She was a member of the ...