Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN

Oct 11, 2023

Mr. Byron D. Naugle, age 65, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, October 11 at University of Louisville Hospital.

Mr. Naugle was born September 30, 1958, in Salem, the son of Donald Naugle and Mary Ann Elliott Tompkins. He was a foreman for Cottongim Enterprises. He was a class of 1976 graduate of Eastern High School.

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Oct 10, 2023

Haley Renea Hayes, age 29, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, October 10 at University of Louisville Hospital.

Haley was born May 17, 1994, in Bedford, Indiana, the daughter of Jerry Michael Hayes and Billie Bowles Kinteh.  She was a CNA.

Haley is survived by her husband:  Oscar Tello Perez of Louisville, her children:  Mariano Perez...

Oct 9, 2023

Jeffrey Lee Tegarden, 61, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at Harrison Healthcare.

Mr. Tegarden was born July 7, 1962 in Salem, Indiana. The son of Lee Edward Tegarden and Anna Ruth Middleton Tegarden. Jeffrey was a member of the Bow Hunters Club and the NRA. He also regularly attended Westview Christian Church. Jeffrey was also in...

Oct 5, 2023

Daniel Lee Sorrels, 78, of Salem, passed away unexpectedly at 12:47P.M., Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Robley Rex VA Medical Center.

Daniel was born September 2, 1945, in Lyon Station, Kentucky. The son of Daniel and Suzanne Rust Sorrels.

Daniel graduated from Pekin High School and was a retired Veteran, brick mason and farmer. He...

Oct 3, 2023

Mr. James A. McPeak, age 58, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, October 3 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.

Mr. McPeak was born June 17, 1965, in Franklin, Indiana, the son of Kenneth McPeak and Peggy Roberts Glass.  He was a tow boat pilot for ACBL for 28 years and had previously been a truck driver.  ...

Sep 22, 2023

Ms. Ila Y. “Vonnie” Naugle, age 69, of Pekin, passed away Friday, September 22 at her home.

Ms. Naugle was born May 12, 1954 in Scottsburg the daughter of Leslie Hall and Mabel Tompkins. She was retired from GKN Sinter Metals.

She is survived by her children: Stephanie Upton (Billy) of Sellersburg, Alison Dailey (Jessica)...

Sep 17, 2023

Mrs. Joyce E. Baker, age 61, of Salem, passed away Sunday, September 17 at Hampton Oaks in Scottsburg.

Mrs. Baker was born August 20, 1962, in Pekin, Indiana, the daughter of Fred Newby and Amy Hawn Newby.  She was a graduate of Eastern High School and a homemaker.

Joyce was preceded in death by her...

Sep 16, 2023

Marty Allen Lee Storms, age 15, of Fredericksburg, passed away September 16, in an accident on Becks Mill Road.

Marty was born August 27, 2008, in Floyd County, Indiana, the son of Ricky and Andrea Fenwick Storms.  He was an eighth-grade student at West Washington School, where he participated in Football, Baseball, and Basketball.

He...

Sep 15, 2023

Mr.  John M. Powell, age 81, of Salem, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.

Mr. Powell was born October 2, 1941, the son of Charles and Margaret Jennings Powell.  He was a member of Salem Wesleyan Church and enjoyed church work and singing with his brothers in a quartet.  He...

Sep 11, 2023

Mr. Gary L. Lloyd, age 65, of Pekin, passed away Monday, September 11 at his home.

Gary was born November 21, 1957 in Washington County the son of Lawrence and Daisy Coe Lloyd. He was a member of Full Gospel Outreach Church.

He worked at Kimball’s in Borden for 36 years and later retired from...

Sep 11, 2023

Mrs. Bertha Lee Gilstrap, age 93, of Salem, passed away Monday, September 11 at the Beehive Homes of Scottsburg.

Mrs. Gilstrap was born February 2, 1930 in Manchester, Kentucky the daughter of James and Charity Boling Hurd. She retired from Jeans    Extrusions. She enjoyed attending several congregations and denominations locally, and sporting events. Bertha was an artist...

Sep 2, 2023

Tammy Elaine McCarty, age 61, of Salem, passed away Saturday, September 2 at Norton’s Hospital in Louisville.

Tammy was born March 2, 1962, in New Albany, Indiana, the daughter of Franklin D. McCarty and Sue Warren Denton.   She was a retired Registered Nurse and had worked several places including Humana, Wellstone, and Washington County Memorial Hospital.

Sep 1, 2023

Luretta M. Thompson, age 77, of Salem, passed away Friday, September 1 at Salem Crossing.

Mrs. Thompson was born July 5, 1946, in East Liverpool. Ohio, the daughter of Clyde F. and Loretta M. Sisco Woolley.

Luretta was preceded in death by her husband:  Albert Jean Thompson, her parents, three brothers:  Clyde W. Woolley, Joseph...

Sep 1, 2023

Joseph Lenzy Pruitt, Jr. (Sonny), age 96, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Brenda.

Mr. Pruitt was born October 22, 1926.  He married Clara Messmer Pruitt on May 2, 1953.

Joe was a WWII Army veteran, serving the end of the War in Adak in...

Aug 27, 2023

On August 27, 2023 Nancy Louise Attonito (Woods) age 67, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side.

Nancy was a beloved mother, sister and daughter. She was born to the late James Robert and JoAnn Woods on November 3, 1955.

Nancy was a member of Southern Hills Church and a retired dairy...

Aug 25, 2023

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Smith, age 95, of Salem, passed away Friday, August 25 at Salem Crossing.

Mrs. Smith was born October 11, 1927 in Washington County the daughter of Henry Knight and Mary Brunson Karnes. She was a retired restaurant worker in Rockville, IN, and from Amaray in Pekin. She was a member of the VFW Ladies...

Aug 24, 2023

Mrs. NancyEllen Williams Dunn, age 68, of Salem, passed away Thursday, August 24 at Clark Memorial Hospital.

Nancy was born January 30, 1955 in Salem the daughter of George E. Williams and Irene L. Green Williams. She was a retired care giver. She was a member of River of Living Waters Ministries in Salem, and Revelation Tabernacle...

Aug 23, 2023

Mr. Robert J. Johnson, age 80, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, August 23 at Our Hospice in Columbus.

Mr. Johnson was born September 12, 1942, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, the son of Robert E. and Ruth L. Whitehead Johnson.  He was retired from Milestone Construction and was a United States Navy veteran.  Robert was a graduate of Columbus...

Aug 19, 2023

Mr. Steven Wayne Raisor Sr., age 53, of Salem, passed away Saturday, August 19 at The Waters of Scottsburg.

Mr. Raisor was born April 30, 1970, in New Albany, Indiana, the son of Lyle Victor Raisor Jr. and Carole Buchanan Raisor.  He was a Navy veteran and a member of Enon Baptist Church.

Steven was...

Aug 18, 2023

Amanda Jean Goss, age 31, of Salem, passed away Friday, August 18 at her home.

Amanda was born March 11, 1992, in Floyd County, Indiana, the daughter of Jeff Goss and Tricia Zink.

She is survived by her fiancé:  Cody Taylor of Salem, her parents:  Jeff and Elizabeth Goss of Georgetown and Tricia Zink of...