​Ila Jolynn Boyd, 65, of Edinburgh, put on her PJ's, grabbed a warm blanket, snuggled up in her husband’s favorite chair, put her feet in front of a warm fireplace, and reunited with her love November 26, 2025.  
She was born April 14, 1960, Long Beach, California to Henry and Maria (San Nicolas) Swan, and they survive as a symbol, an example, and an embodiment of enduring love.  In the image of that enduring love, Ila married the love of her life Joel Patrick Boyd on July 1, 1976, in Clinton, Iowa, and he preceded her in death on February 12, 2024.  
She is also survived by her daughters, Maria (John West) Boyd, of Savanna, IL, and Christina (Jason) Abney, of Columbus; son, Patrick (Julia) Boyd, of Seymour; siblings, Ros (Gary) March of Peoria, Az, Rocky (Susan) Swan, of Zwingle, Iowa, Kevin (Aileen) Swan, of Madison, WI, and Meri (David) Stricklin, of Savanna, IL; grandchildren, MeriKita, J.P., Judah, Kieren, Ja’Bryceson, Titus, Addison, Miriam, and Oliver; and great granddaughter, Rosemary Jane.  She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Bernisa and Denisa Swan; and great grandchildren, Ruth Mae, and Francis Michael.  
Ila travelled the country (and the world) with the soldier of her dreams raising and serenading a tight knit and loving family. Ila’s final resting place was Indiana.  Rest, however was not what Ila really did; she loved spending what seemed like infinite time, attention and energy with her grandchildren. Whatever the interest, Nanny became a full participant......cooking, comic book writing, music, sports, tag, movies, history, game shows, video games, or fighting bad guys --all became facets of her repertoire.  With a surplus of energy still, Ila spent many years with her family at Jay C Food Store in Edinburgh, where a family remains.  She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.  Her voice will be missed by all who were privileged enough to have heard and felt it. For a discerning ear, comfort can be found in Ila's voice emanating from the voices of her siblings. But, her voice echoes on in in her family and those whose lives she touched. Her voice rings through any song of enduring love. 
A memorial service will be 6:30 P.M., Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Christ Fellowship Church, 125 Lind Drive, Edinburgh.  Memorial visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. For those not able to attend, another memorial service will be held in April in Savanna, IL.

​John W. Spurlock, 70, of Flatrock, passed away November 22, 2025.  He was born March 15, 1955, in Hamilton, Ohio, to the late Sherman and Lettie (Davidson) Sallee.  He married Sylvia Dianna (Weddle) Spurlock on August 19, 1978, in Indianapolis, and she survives.  Along with his loving wife, John is also survived by his son, Chuck (Erica) Hardman, of Nineveh; daughters, Brandy (David) Beasley, of Greenwood, and Jessica (Aaron) Wright, of Franklin; brothers, Jerry Spurlock, of Indianapolis, Kenny Spurlock, of Brown County, and Farris (Janice) Sallee, of Brown County; sisters, Francine (Bruce) Smothers, of New Palestine, and Sharon (Russell) Shepherd, of Brown County; and grandchildren, Tyler, Emma, Katie, Braxton, Hunter, Charlie, and Chuckie.  John loved his family and will be missed by everyone who knew him.  He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1974 with an auto body mechanic vocational award.  He was an avid outdoorsman.  He loved to fish, mushroom and turtle hunt, pheasant hunt, and kayak.  Pastor Eli Johnson and Pastor Randy Denton will officiate a funeral service at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 28, 2025, at Who So Ever Will Community Church, Edinburgh.  Visitation will be at the church from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, November 27, 2025.  Burial will be in Lickspring Cemetery, Trafalgar.  

​Julie Ann Finley, 66, of Edinburgh, passed away November 19, 2025. She was born February 20, 1959, in Columbus, to the late Alan W. Peterson and Ethel Massey Hammock. She married Vince Finley on June 29, 2001, in Franklin, and he survives. Other survivors include her daughter Ginger (Joshua) Music, of Edinburgh; stepdaughter, Angela Sharp, of Kokomo; sister, Dawn (Danny) Cupp, of Hardinsburg; grandchildren, Jayson, Jaxon, and Gemma; stepmother, Bessie Peterson; and niece, Amber (Chris) Simmons. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Terry Peterson; and nephew, Jason Cupp. Julie was a fun and loving woman who enjoyed the most out of life. She loved spending time with her husband riding on the motorcycle through the country, spending time dancing with him, and listening to him sing. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, except for watching their cartoons! She loved watching them wrestle around with her husband and spending the holidays with them. Her favorite holiday was Halloween and dressing up and watching horror movies while passing out candy. She would throw her daughter Halloween parties during her elementary school years. She enjoyed going to yard sales and spending time with her daughter. She loved watching her daughter play sports throughout her school years. She had a strong bond with her family especially her sisters. For many years she worked hard for her father at the truck stop. She would then work at the truck stop and run a concrete business with her sister and daughter. She truly enjoyed painting the statues and making them as lifelike as possible. She was a very special and unique woman who loved her family very much and did her best to live life to the fullest with fun and laughter. She will be greatly missed however those who knew her well can find comfort in knowing that she is now in peace and no longer in pain. May she finally be able to fully rest and get back to smiling and dancing wherever she may be. A celebration of life will be Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at Cliff's Bar & Grill, Edinburgh. Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.

​Robert “Bobby” Eugene Newkirk, 81, of Edinburgh, passed away November 8, 2025.  He was born May 29, 1944, in Franklin, to the late Carl Rolland and Ester Mae Briddle Newkirk.  He married Judy Haines Newkirk in 1995, and she survives. He was employed by Arvin Industries for many years, retiring in 2000.  Other survivors include his daughters Shellie (Kevin) Giles, of Edinburgh, Shannon (Tonya) Richardson, of Edinburgh, Rhonda (Bret) Chaney, of Brown County, and Christina (Jon) Goetcheus, of Indianapolis; son, Bobby Newkirk Jr., of Franklin; sisters, Judith Stolper, of Bargersville, and Susan Gross, of Franklin; grandchildren, Bethany Burton, Arec Burton Jr., Brandon Newkirk, Sydney Russell, Shannon K. Richardson, Cody Richardson, Elizabeth Richardson; and great grandchildren, Walker, Eli, and Cohen.  He was a beloved member of The Revival Full Gospel Tabernacle. Pastor Eli Johnson will officiate a service at 12:00, Noon, Friday, November 14, 2025, at The Revival Full Gospel Tabernacle, 4474 E. 550 N., Clifford, Indiana.  Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the church on Friday.  Burial will be in Mt. Auburn Cemetery.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.