Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN
Linda Carol Hauger
Mar 19, 2026
Mrs. Linda Carol Hauger, age 72, of Salem, passed away Thursday, March 19 at IU Health University Hospital. Linda was born March 12, 1954, in Salem, the daughter of Lewis Franklin Rippey and Irene May Sullivan Rippey. She was a homemaker and made the best yeast rolls. Linda was a member of Fredericksburg Church of Christ. Linda married Randy Hauger...
Roosevelt Nicholson
Mar 18, 2026
Mr. Roosevelt Nicholson, age 93, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, March 18 at Northwood Retirement Home. Mr. Nicholson was born December 1, 1932, in Clay County, Kentucky, the son of Christopher Pitman Nicholson and Nellie Stivers Nicholson. He was retired from Tecumseh and was a farmer. He was an Army veteran. Roosevelt is survived by two sons: Christopher Nicholson (Jennifer)...
Ruth Ann Davidson
Mar 18, 2026
Ruth Ann Davidson, age 80 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 in her home.
Mrs. Davidson was born March 7, 1946 in Clay County, Kentucky the daughter of Bev Robinson and Vernie Thompson Robinson. Mrs. Davidson was a homemaker and a member of the Highland Baptist Church. Mrs. Davidson loved going to auctions, camping and listening to country...
Thomas Elmer Moore Sr.
Mar 12, 2026
Thomas Elmer Moore Sr. age 91 of Clarksville, passed on to his rewards on March 12, 2026 in his home.
Mr. Moore was born October 20, 1934 in Washington County, the son of Golden Moore Sr. and Margaret Nelson Moore. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a member of the American Legion. He...
Larry Shanks
Mar 9, 2026
Larry Shanks, age 84 of Salem, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 in his home.
Mr. Shanks was born March 14, 1941 in Washington County, the son of Lowell "Chic" Shanks and Naomi Chastain Shanks. He was a life member of the VFW in Salem, a past state President of The Fraternal Order Eagles and was a Charter Member of...
Roy L. Thomas
Mar 8, 2026
Roy L. Thomas, age 76 of Campbellsburg, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Paoli Health and Living.
Mr. Thomas was born January 27, 1950 in Taylor County, Kentucky the son of Hubert Thomas and Minnie Killion Thomas. He was in the National Guard and was a member of the Eagles Lodge. Mr. Thomas was retired from Essex Manufacturing.
Mr. Thomas...
Michael Chastain
Mar 6, 2026
Michael "Mike" Chastain, age 75, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully Friday, March 6 at his home.
Mike was born May 8, 1950, in New Albany, Indiana, the son of Herman and Ivalou Colglazier Chastain. He was a member of Westview Christian Church, Columbus Elks, Salem Moose Lodge, Seymour Eagles, Racers Emergency Support Group, Racers for Christ, Legendary Whitey Wednesday Club and...
Paula K Minton
Mar 1, 2026
Paula K. Minton, age 70 of Salem, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Hampton Oaks Health Campus.
Paula was born on December 21, 1955, in New Albany, the daughter of George Bobo and Dorothy Nelson Bobo.
Paula is survived by her sons: Patrick Chastain (Robin) of Scottsburg, Indiana, Joseph Chastain (Nicole) of Milwaukee WI, Cameron Gibson (Autumn) of Salem and...
Clyde B Perkins
Feb 27, 2026
Clyde B. Perkins, age 89, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026.
Clyde was born on July 25, 1936, in Senatobia, Mississippi, to the late Douglas Henry Perkins and Lavina Perkins. As the son of a devoted pastor, Clyde’s childhood was filled with travel as his family served congregations in various places. Of all the places they lived,...
Mable Beatrice Adams
Feb 17, 2026
Mable Beatrice Roney-Adams age 97 of Salem passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Salem Crossing.
Mrs. Adams was born December 14, 1928, in Washington County, the daughter of George Roney and Sarah Sparks Roney. She was a homemaker.
Mable had four children which she cared for with her husband, Ben Adams. She served in the church fellowship at Mt. Carmel...
Mildred Aileen McNew
Feb 13, 2026
Mildred Aileen McNew, age 82 of Salem, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at St. Vincent Salem Hospital.
Mrs. McNew was born September 15, 1943, in New Albany Indiana, the daughter of George and Mildred Matthews Coomer. She was a member of Bunker Hill Christian Church. Mildred retired from Speedflex in Salem. She loved to travel and being with her...
Scott A. Palmer
Feb 10, 2026
Scott A. Palmer, age 53 of Campbellsburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at St. Vincent Salem Hospital.
Mr. Palmer was born February 19, 1972 in Marion County, the son of Gilbert Harold Palmer and Alice Jane Roberts Palmer. He was a member of the Shelby Street Pentecostal Lighthouse in Greenwood, Indiana.
Mr. Palmer is survived by his wife of 35...
Michael Lee Goen
Feb 9, 2026
Michael Lee "Cubby" Goen June 20, 1957 – February 9, 2026 Michael Lee Goen, known to everyone as “Cubby,” hung up his tool belt for the final time on February 9, 2026. Born on June 20, 1957, to the late Harold “Bear” and Kathleen (Kemp) Goen. Cubby was a man who truly understood how the world was put together. An...
Joe Ben Sama
Feb 8, 2026
Joe Ben Sama, age 91 of Campbellsburg passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at his home.
Joe was born September 11, 1934 in Beattyville, Kentucky the son of Salvatore and Lenora Napier Sama. Joe was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church. He was a 25 year member of the Campbellsburg Volunteer Fire Department where he served as...
Wanda Sue Cruse
Feb 3, 2026
Wanda Sue Cruse, age 68 of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour.
Mrs. Cruse was born on November 8, 1957 in Corbin, Kentucky, the daughter of Oscar Lee Amburn and June McVay Amburn. She was a member of the Westside Baptist Church and a devoted wife and grandmother.
Mrs. Cruse is survived by her...
Violetta Jean Humprey
Jan 27, 2026
Violetta Jean “Jeanie” Humphrey, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at the age of 85 at her home in Fruitland Park, FL.
Jeanie was a woman of God, a devoted wife, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, a supportive sister and a trusted friend. Born on November 5, 1940, Jeanie was the beloved daughter of Violet (Zink) and Clifton...
Shawn D. Dunn
Jan 21, 2026
Shawn D. Dunn, age 51 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 in his home.
Mr. Dunn was born October 31, 1974 in Salem, the son of David Dunn and Ruth Ann Jones Dunn. He was a member of the Salem Nazarene Church. Mr. Dunn was a Class of 1992 Salem High School graduate and worked at the Weber...
John Patrick Revels
Jan 21, 2026
John Patrick Revels, age 72 of Salem, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at his home.
Mr. Revels was born April 3, 1953 in Providence, Rhode Island, the son of Roberta Ann Wingood Byrd. Mr. Revels was a member of the First Baptist Church of Salem. He was also a member of the Blue Knights and the Exchange Club. Mr. Revels...
William Eugene Champion
Jan 14, 2026
Funeral services for William Champion will be held Wednesday at 11AM at Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Pekin. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-8PM and Wednesday from 9Am-time of service at Weathers Funeral Home.



