Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for Salem, IN. and surrounding areas

Julie Rebecca Flamion

Julie Rebecca Flamion

Apr 9, 2024

Julie Rebecca Flamion, age 52, of Salem, passed away on April 9, 2024 at Meadow View Health and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Flamion was born December 8, 1971 in Salem. The daughter of Earl Fleenor and Janet Burton Fleenor.

Mrs. Flamion is survived by her son, Kenny Flamion of Salem. She is also survived by her brothers: Orville Lee Fleenor of Salem and...

Travis Dewayne Scott Pittman

Travis Dewayne Scott Pittman

Apr 8, 2024

Travis Dewayne Scott Pittman, age 37, of Pekin, passed away Monday, April 8.Travis was born February 16, 1987, in Salem, the son of Eddie and Donna Rae Scott Pittman.  He was a CNA and Home Health Aide for Elite Home Health. Travis was also an active member of 5 Star Championship Wrestling where he was known as “Big Country”.  He...

David Allen Scott

David Allen Scott

Apr 5, 2024

David Allen Scott, age 68 of Pekin, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 in his home.

Mr. Scott was born June 16, 1955 in Jeffersonville, Indiana, the son of Sellie Hubert Scott and Zelma Juanita Shoopman. He was a member of South Liberty Church.

Mr. Scott  is survived by his wife, Margaret “Peggy” Bizer, who he was married to on May...

Michael Kent Rippy

Michael Kent Rippy

Apr 1, 2024

Michael Kent Rippy, age 61 of Pekin, passed away Monday, April 1 in his home.

Mr. Rippy was born July 24, 1962, in Clark County, Indiana, the son of Leroy and Carol Bullock Rippy. He was a member of the NHRA, a fan of the Colts football team, Notre Dame and he loved Drag Racing.

Mr. Rippy is survived by his wife...

Jo Ann Green

Jo Ann Green

Mar 29, 2024



Mrs. Jo Ann Green, age 77, of Salem, passed away Friday, March 29 at Norton Hospice Care Center. 

Jo Ann was born August 30, 1946, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Orville Wayne and Olive Fay Blevins Kight.  She was a retired first grade teacher for Bradie Shrum Elementary School.  She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Tri-Kappa, Piecemakers...

Dawn Ellen Brough Clark

Dawn Ellen Brough Clark

Mar 28, 2024

Dawn Ellen Brough Clark, age 58, passed away, Thursday March 28, 2024 at Baptist Health Floyd.

Dawn was born July 15, 1965, in Salem, Indiana. The daughter of Jackie Bruce Brough and Mary “Snookie” Hammack Brough. She was an avid racing fan, including, NASCAR and races at the Salem Speedway. She always looked forward to Fridays to go to work with...

Ronald "Ronnie" K. Sons

Ronald "Ronnie" K. Sons

Mar 19, 2024

Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” K. Sons, age 84, of Campbellsburg, passed away Tuesday, March 19 at Meadowview Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Sons was born July 30, 1939 in Salem the son of George and Elsie Hughes Sons. He was a retired truck driver for Hacker Sawmill. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church. He loved playing music. 

He is survived by...

Mark Hibbs

Mark Hibbs

Mar 18, 2024

Mark Aaron Hibbs, age 37, of Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 18, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.

Mark was born September 17, 1986, in Salem, the son of Mike Hibbs and Shannon Alexander Wells. He was raised in Jeffersonville and Salem. He was a graduate of West Washington High School class of 2005.

He had many passions in life including travel, computer...

Jo Ann Hinzy

Jo Ann Hinzy

Mar 18, 2024

 Mrs. Jo Ann Hinzy, age 76, of Salem, passed away Monday, March 18 at Meadow View Health and Rehab.

Mrs. Hinzy was born August 5, 1947, in Bedford, Indiana the daughter of Clyde Beasley and Ruth V. Callahan Beasley.

 She retired from Child Craft.  Jo Ann loved crafting and working in her yard and with her flowers, listening to music and rock...

Laura Mae Thixton

Laura Mae Thixton

Mar 12, 2024

Laura Mae Thixton, age 100 of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, March 12th at Salem Crossing.

Laura was born March 9, 1924 the daughter of Otto and Edith Voyles. Laura just celebrated her 100th birthday with her family and friends. She was a nurses aid, seamstress, avid gardener, flower enthusiast and she loved to travel. Family time, especially Christmas, was precious...

Shawna Lynn Bell

Shawna Lynn Bell

Mar 3, 2024

Shawna Lynn Bell, age 50 of Pekin, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Baptist Health Floyd.

Mrs. Bell was born June 10, 1973, in New Albany Indiana. The daughter of Stanley Courtney and Shirley Creel. 

She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Troy Bell. Shawna is also survived by her two sons: Justin Bell of Pekin and Jacob Bell...

Annette Apple

Annette Apple

Mar 2, 2024

Annette "Napier" Apple, 73, of Salem, Indiana passed away on March 2, 2024, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, Indiana surrounded by her family.

Annette was born on August 22, 1950, to Hargis and Hannah Napier. Annette grew up in Yerkes, Kentucky with her six siblings. She attended Fork Mouthed School. Growing up her and her siblings loved to play jacks,...

Samantha Sue Burton

Samantha Sue Burton

Feb 26, 2024

Samantha Sue Burton, age 76, of Campbellsburg, passed away Monday, February 26 at Salem Crossing. 

Samantha was born June 3, 1947, in Buckhorn, Kentucky the daughter of John Burton and Fannie Begley Burton.  

Samantha is survived by two sons:  Michael Dean Bowling and Charles Wade Bowling, three sisters:   Janice Sanford, Gwinna Rees, and Jackie Ruge, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. 

She...

Mary Ann Brough

Mary Ann Brough

Feb 25, 2024

Mrs. Mary Ann Brough, age 87, of Sellersburg, passed away Sunday, February 25 at her home. 

Mrs. Brough was born July 25, 1936, in Salem the daughter of Noble and Bethel Zink Huff. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was retired from JayC Store. 

On February 7, 1954, Mary Ann married Orville Brough who preceded her in death...

Carolyn Hiser

Carolyn Hiser

Feb 24, 2024

Mrs. Carolyn Hiser, age 89, of Pekin, passed away Saturday, February 24 at her home surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Hiser was born November 15, 1934 in Salem the daughter of Guy Victor Green and Maybel Heaster Green. Her parents were the founders and owners of Green Banner Publications, where Carolyn worked from her youth until retirement. She was a member...

Donna Jean Prevec

Donna Jean Prevec

Feb 24, 2024

Donna Jean Prevec, age 81, of Pekin, passed away Saturday, February 24 in her home, surrounded by her family. 

Donna was born August 10, 1942, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of William and Anna Gradski Prevec.  She attended Ursuline High School, Class of 1960.  Donna retired from US Steel/USS Kobe, after many years as an executive secretary.  After retirement, she helped...

Harold Lloyd Strange

Harold Lloyd Strange

Feb 23, 2024

Mr. Harold Lloyd Strange, age 100, of Salem, passed away, Friday, February 23 at Northwood Residences.

Mr. Strange was born October 10, 1923 in Washington County the son of Harley and Mildred Patton Strange. He was retired from Smith Cabinet. Harold was a United States Airforce Veteran. He was a member of Livonia Baptist Church.

On July 3, 1948 Harold married Betty...

Martha Elaine Seaver Crowhorn

Martha Elaine Seaver Crowhorn

Feb 20, 2024

Mrs. Martha Elaine Hill Seaver Crowhorn, age 74, of Scottsburg, passed away, Tuesday, February 20 at Norton Scott Hospital. 

Mrs. Seaver was born July 12, 1949, in Scottsburg the daughter of Dewey A. Seaver and Lelia Mae Hill Seaver. She was a member of Austin First Baptist Church. 

She is survived by three sons: Patrick Crowhorn (Kimberly) of Salem, Jason Crowhorn (Jessica)...

Vickie Lynn McClellan

Vickie Lynn McClellan

Feb 16, 2024

Vickie Lynn McClellan, age 64 of Palmyra, passed away February 16, 2024 in her home.

Mrs. McClellan was born August 17, 1959 in Louisville Kentucky. The daughter of Bobby McNeill Sr. and Joyce Dean Vaughn McNeill. 

Mrs. McClellan is survived by her husband Jason, they were married on January 26, 1992. She is also survived by her brother: James McNeill (Monica) of...

Brenda K. Calloway

Brenda K. Calloway

Feb 15, 2024

Brenda K. Calloway, age 62, of Salem, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 in her home, surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Calloway was born August 12, 1961 in Salem, Indiana. The daughter of Robert Voyles and Edna Stewart Voyles. She loved her family and she loved cooking and taking care of the home.

Mrs. Calloway is survived by her husband Steven, they...

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