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William Allen "Woody" Naugle
William Allen "Woody" Naugle, age 65 of Salem, Indiana passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, at 6:00 am, in Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Indiana.
Born November 5, 1959, in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late Ronnie Naugle and Mary Louise (Proffitt) Naugle.
He had been a life resident of Washington County and was a graduated of Eastern High School.
He retired from Laborers Local Union 741 out of Bloomington, Indiana and he loved gardening flowers and vegetables, being outdoors and listening to music in his spare time.
On June 10, 1978, he married Amy (Blankenbaker) Naugle.
Survivors include:
Wife: Amy (Blankenbaker) Naugle
Son: Chad Naugle of Salem, Indiana.
Daughter: Brooke Naugle of Salem, Indiana.
Daughter: Chasity Gilstrap of Scottsburg, Indiana.
Sister: Ronda Willis of Scottsburg, Indiana.
Niece: Robin Dixon.
Grandchildren:
Ashtan Cole,
Mason Gilstrap,
Noah Naugle,
Sindey Philips,
Elin Philips,
Madison Green
and 1 great granddaughter Kenzie Dean.
He was preceded in death by his parents: 1 son Skyler and 2 nephews, Travis and Ryan Dixon.
Visitation: 11 am to 2 pm Saturday at Dawalt Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 2:00 pm Saturday at Dawalt Funeral Home with Billy Owens officiating.
Donations can be made to help with the funeral expenses to:
C/O Amy Naugle
204 East Market St.
Salem, Indiana 47167
www.dawaltfuneralhome.com
Born November 5, 1959, in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late Ronnie Naugle and Mary Louise (Proffitt) Naugle.
He had been a life resident of Washington County and was a graduated of Eastern High School.
He retired from Laborers Local Union 741 out of Bloomington, Indiana and he loved gardening flowers and vegetables, being outdoors and listening to music in his spare time.
On June 10, 1978, he married Amy (Blankenbaker) Naugle.
Survivors include:
Wife: Amy (Blankenbaker) Naugle
Son: Chad Naugle of Salem, Indiana.
Daughter: Brooke Naugle of Salem, Indiana.
Daughter: Chasity Gilstrap of Scottsburg, Indiana.
Sister: Ronda Willis of Scottsburg, Indiana.
Niece: Robin Dixon.
Grandchildren:
Ashtan Cole,
Mason Gilstrap,
Noah Naugle,
Sindey Philips,
Elin Philips,
Madison Green
and 1 great granddaughter Kenzie Dean.
He was preceded in death by his parents: 1 son Skyler and 2 nephews, Travis and Ryan Dixon.
Visitation: 11 am to 2 pm Saturday at Dawalt Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 2:00 pm Saturday at Dawalt Funeral Home with Billy Owens officiating.
Donations can be made to help with the funeral expenses to:
C/O Amy Naugle
204 East Market St.
Salem, Indiana 47167
www.dawaltfuneralhome.com
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Two Arrested After Early Morning Pursuit
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By Sgt. Carey Huls, Indiana State Police
An early morning, high-speed pursuit through Scott County ended with the arrest of two Illinois women after the vehicle failed to stop on I-65.
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Cookies And Photos With Santa At YMCA
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Cookies and Photos with Santa
Make room in your calendar for this Friday, December 13th because Santa will be visiting the YMCA! Photos will be taken by Dowling Family Photos and are $5 per photo. Free cookies and kids activities will also be available.
Time: 5:30-7:00 PM
Location: Washington County Family YMCA Campus, 1709 N. Shelby Street, Salem.
...
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By Philip Hensely, Indiana State Police Master Trooper
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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
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Alcohol Liability Insurance Submission Deadlines
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WW Girls Basketball Beats Lady Lions 65-17
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By Josh Lewis, Writer
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Government News
Braun Announces Several Cabinet Picks
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Throughout the course of this week, Governor-elect Mike Braun has announced the appointment of several cabinet positions. Below, you can find all of his appointments to date.
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By Becky Killian, Staff WriterThe county has adopted a mass notification system to communicate with the county’s residents during emergencies. Deni Stempowski, the county’s Emergency Management Agency director, explained the Code Red system to the Washington County Council during the Monday, Dec. 2, meeting.
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Join us for an engaging Healthy Living Workshop to inspire your journey toward a healthier lifestyle!
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