Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN
Dorothy Marie Hurst
Aug 4, 2026
Dorothy Hurst, 91 of Pekin, Indiana passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026.
Dorothy was born on March 3, 1935 to the Applegate's and was lovingly raised by Dennis and Pearl Hurst. Dorothy was a caring and God fearing woman whose greatest joy was her family. She devoted her life to caring for others, both at home and throughout her career....
Bobby Muench
Aug 3, 2026
George Robert "Bobby" Muench, age 18 of Campbellsburg, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026 at IU Bloomington Hospital.
Bobby was born February 22, 2008 in Indianapolis, the son of Michael Muench and Nicole Dewar. He was a student at Equus Flight Academy. Bobby loved all creatures, moths and frogs being his favorite. He was good with his hands and loved...
Gerald Trahan
Jul 31, 2026
Gerald "Jerry" Trahan, age 88 of Salem, passed away July 31, 2026 at Skyline Suites Assisted Living.
Mr. Trahan was born September 13, 1937 in Saginaw, Michigan the son of Alfred and Luella Mayette Trahan. He was a United States Airforce veteran.
Mr. Trahan is survived by his wife, Jan Webster, his son, Arthur Trahan (Teresa) of Clark County, his daughter, Judy...
Louise Sama
Jul 30, 2026
Louise Sama, age 85 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at her home surrounded by family.
Louise was born November 15, 1940 in Salem, Indiana, the daughter of Ford Deaton and Catherine Chastain Deaton. She was a member of the Mount Tabor Christian Church. Louise was the previous owner of H&R Block Tax Service in Salem. She enjoyed...
Dwight M. Shoults
Jul 28, 2026
Dwight M. Shoults age 91 of Campbellsburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Baptist Health Floyd.
Mr. Shoults was born on May 14, 1935 in Salem, the son of Paul and Pauline Shoults. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church. He was also a member of the NRA, Conservation Gun Club of Campbellsburg and Rocky Mountain Elk...
Josephine C. Zink
Jul 28, 2026
Josephine Catherine Zink, age 91 of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Salem Crossing.
Mrs. Zink was born November 16, 1934 in McCook, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Catherine Paskvan Tijan. She was a member of the Catholic Church of American Martyrs in Scottsburg. She had her Masters Degree in nursing.
Mrs. Zink is survived by her children,...
Robert "Bob" L. Medlock
Jul 19, 2026
Robert "Bob" Medlock, age 93 of Salem, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at his home.
Mr. Medlock was born February 7, 1933 in Orange County, Indiana the son of John Henry Medlock and Ruth Ellen Freed Medlock. Mr. Medlock was a farmer and an insurance agent. He was a member of Mount Tabor Christian Church. Mr. Medlock was a...
Betty Eversole
Jul 18, 2026
Betty Eversole, age 79 of Salem, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Norton Kings Daughters in Madison, Indiana.
Mrs. Eversole was born March 13, 1947 in Middletown, Ohio the daughter of James Orville Campbell and Ilean Murphy Campbell.
Mrs. Eversole is survived by her sons: Jerry Eversole of Madison, Roger Howerton (Nora) of Salem, James "Jimbo" Howerton of Salem, her...
Ashley Villa
Jul 17, 2026
Ashley Lorenza Villa, age 42 of Salem, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026 at home.
Ashley was born February 14, 1984 in Columbus, Indiana, the daughter of Raul Villa (Kathy) and Beth Jones Mullis (Howard). Ashley enjoyed cooking, sitting on her porch and reading or scrolling TikTok's, thrifting, going to garage sales, listening to music and spending time with her...
Georgia Brickey
Jul 13, 2026
Georgia Brickey, age 86 of Salem, passed away on July 13, 2026 at the Bee Hive in Scottsburg, Indiana.
Mrs. Brickey was born June 29, 1940 in Hope, Kentucky, the daughter of John S. and Mina Mills Dunn. Georgia was a dedicated homemaker. She took great care of her husband and two sons. Later on she would sit with the elderly...
Russell Ferrell Fultz
Jul 9, 2026
Russell "Rusty" Ferrell Fultz, age 74 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Keepsake Village of Columbus.
Mr. Fultz was born October 25, 1951 in Indianapolis, IN, the son of Dr. Roy Lee Fultz and Mary Jane (Pollock) Fultz. He spent many years working in law enforcement and probation and he loved fishing. He was a professional fisherman...
Mary D. Hagar
Jul 8, 2026
Mary D. Hagar, age 82 of Salem, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Salem Crossing.
Ms. Hagar was born May 27, 1944 in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of Leslie McKeand Graham and Doris Isola Slavens. She was a retired LPN and loved Jesus.
Ms. Hagar is survived by her sons: Anthony Allbright (Martha) of Orlando, Florida and Andrew Hagar of Puerto...
Paul Vincent Gallucci
Jul 4, 2026
Paul Vincent Gallucci, age 17, of Georgetown, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at home.
Paul was born February 19, 2009 in Arlington Heights, Illinois, the son of Vincent Gallucci and Lauren Bartsch Gallucci. He was a senior in high school. He loved his family, had a big heart, was very humble, and loved to read.
Paul is survived by his...
Paul Edward Humphrey
Jul 4, 2026
Paul Edward Humphrey, age 73 of Campbellsburg, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Humphrey was born May 20, 1953 in Seymour, Indiana, the son of Charles Edward Humphrey (Elizabeth) and Ima Pauline Tapp. He was a Navy Veteran, was in the National Guard and in the Naval Reserve. Paul was a graduate...
Dessie Marie Smith
Jun 30, 2026
Dessie Marie Smith, age 84 of Salem, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Meadowview Health and Rehab.
Mrs. Smith was born April 19, 1942 in Corbin, Kentucky, the daughter of Jess and Nellie Eaton McVay. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her sons, Robert Smith (Sue) of Salem and Donnie Smith (Marla) of Salem,...
Ellen Mahuron
Jun 29, 2026
Ellen Mahuron, age 82 of Salem, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026 in her home.
Mrs. Mahuron was born March 2, 1944 in Pekin, Indiana the daughter of Grant Markland and Harriet Gray Markland. She was a member of the Crossroads Church of Christ. Mrs. Mahuron was a Lab Tech at Washington County Memorial Hospital for 35 years. She was...
Berne Newsome
Jun 25, 2026
Berne Newsome, age 84 of Salem, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Salem Crossing.
Mr. Newsome was born July 17, 1941 in Neon, Kentucky, the son of John Q. Newsome and Delphia Mae Barnes Newsome Quillen. He was a member of the Church of God Prophesy, Living Waters Ministries. He was a retired Lumber Stacker at Smiths Cabinets.
Mr. Newsome is...
Gina Suzette King
Jun 22, 2026
Gina Suzette King, age 61 of Salem, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at her home.
Ms. King was born January 19, 1965 in Stockton, California, the daughter of Charles King and Leita Hacker King. Ms. King is survived by her daughter, Isabella Howard (Linvel) of Salem, and her sons Andrew Jamison (Lisa) of Salem and Jacob Johnson of California....
Brenda Gail Cole
Jun 21, 2026
Brenda Gail Collier Cole, age 77 of Salem, passed away on June 21, 2026 peacefully at home, with her family.
Ms. Cole was born September 23, 1948 in Scottsburg, Indiana the daughter of Marvin Theodore Collier and Ruth Geneva Applegate Collier. She was a member of Conway Community Church in South Boston. Ms. Cole retired from Childcraft Industries where she was...
Shirley Tilford
Jun 20, 2026
Shirley Tilford, age 75 of Salem, passed away on June 20, 2026 at Jewish Hospital.
Ms. Tilford was born November 24,1950 in Mozelle, Kentucky, the daughter of Rufus Brown and Alice Nantz Brown. She was a member of Northside Christian Church and also attended church at Life Tabernacle. Ms. Tilford was a retired respiratory therapist. She enjoyed spending time with her...
