Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN

Apr 24, 2023

Charles “Frank” Sullivan, 81, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 in Salem, Indiana.

Mr. Sullivan was born May 25, 1941 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Charles Sullivan and Easter Perkins Keller. After Frank graduated from Lawrenceburg HS, he went on to study Industrial Engineering at Cincinnati University. He later pursued a master’s degree in Education majoring in English....

Apr 17, 2023

Ms. Sherry Leah Sarles, age 56, of Salem passed away Monday, April 17 at her home.

Ms. Sarles was born June 21, 1966, in Floyd County, the daughter of Donald and Faunda Crosswhite Sarles. She was a Floyd Central High School graduate.

Sherry is survived by two sons: Robert Anthony Darnell of Borden, and Boone...

Apr 12, 2023

Audry M. Curtsinger, 89, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in her home at Salem Indiana.

Mrs. Curtsinger was born February 28, 1934 in French Lick, Indiana, the daughter of James Evans and Annabelle Ballard Evans.

Audry was retired from Child Craft. She enjoyed feeding the ducks at Lake Salinda with her husband, going to...

Apr 8, 2023

Lynda L. Duggins, 70, of Salem Indiana, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital.

Lynda was born August 27, 1952 in Salem Indiana the daughter of Robert A. Smith and Frances DiPollina Agan. Lynda was retired from the financial department at GKN after working there for many years. She was a graduate of Salem...

Apr 5, 2023

Jason F. Bruderer, age 51, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, April 5 in Salem.

Jason was born September 3, 1971, in Washington County, Indiana, the son of Ben Bruderer and Ruth Hanover Chapman.

He is survived by his wife:  Marsha Lee Bruderer of Salem, two daughters:  Destinie Bruderer(Travis Childers) of Salem and Danielle Bruderer of...

Apr 5, 2023

Mr. Douglas Keith Hildreth, 59 years young of Pekin, Indiana passed away April 5, 2023.

Doug was born December 11, 1963, in Seymour, Indiana, the son of Ernest Charles Hildreth and Juanita June Gullett Hildreth.  He was the owner of Northside Auto. He also had worked for ICM Krebsoge, Jeffboat, and the Pekin Post Office.  In his...

Apr 4, 2023

Edward Krezinski, 89, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at his home in Campbellsburg Indiana.

Mr. Krezinski was born on June 12, 1933 in Racine Wisconsin. He was the son of John Krezinski and Elsie Sear Vogel Loose. He was a former employee Clerk of Officers Academy in Colorado Springs. He was a Korean War Airforce veteran....

Apr 4, 2023

Deborah “Debbie” L. Keltner, 61, passed away April 4, 2023, at her home in Vallonia Indiana.

Mrs. Keltner was born May 9, 1961 in South Carolina. She is the daughter of Ami Gibbons and Marceen Taylor Gibbons. She was a hairstylist and a member of the Westview Christian Church.

Debbie is survived by her husband...

Apr 2, 2023

Janice A. Elgin, 80, formerly of Salem, passed away on April 2, 2023 at her home in Sweetwater, Tennessee. She was born on May 22, 1942 in Howard Township, Washington County Indiana.  She was preceded in death by her parents William Robert (Bob) Mitchell and Dorothy Chastain Mitchell, and her granddaughter Rachel Ferguson. She is survived by her children...

Apr 2, 2023

Effie Marie Miller, 71, passed away April 2, 2023 at Baptist Health Floyd, New Albany.

She was born August 15, 1951 in Knox County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Marsh Mills and Lula Bailey Mills. Effie was a homemaker and a member of the Salem Wesleyan Church.

Effie is survived by her three children,...

Apr 1, 2023

Mr. Wescott R. Eaton, age 29, of Salem, passed away Saturday, April 1 at Baptist Health Floyd.

Mr. Eaton was born September 24, 1993, in Clark County, Indiana, the son of Scott Eaton of New Albany.  He was an assistant manager for Domino’s Pizza.

Wescott is survived by his husband:  Jonathan Eaton-Shepherd of Salem, they...

Apr 1, 2023

Nancy C. Herron, 74, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Kindred Hospital in Louisville Kentucky.

Nancy was born August 7, 1948 in Pekin Indiana. She was the daughter of Albert T. and Frances Bush Herron. Nancy was retired from Speed Flex and was a member of the Big Springs Church of Christ.

Nancy is...

Mar 23, 2023

Dakota D. Tipton, age 20, of Marengo, passed away Thursday, March 23 at Harrison  County Hospital in Corydon.

Dakota was born July 26, 2002, at Clark Memorial Hospital, the son of Timothy S.  Tipton and Francine Ray Arnold.  He was a graduate of Crawford County High School, Class of 2021.  He was an employee of Haas Cabinet...

Mar 22, 2023

Mr. Stephen “Steve” Lynn Brown, age 65, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, March 22 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital.

Mr. Brown was born May 28, 1957, in Salem, the son of Howard Thomas Brown Sr. and Marie Kathryn Vernia Brown.  He was the plant manager of Haas Cabinet in Sellersburg for 24 years, after working at Kimball Office...

Mar 21, 2023

Ruth Ann Cole, age 63 passed away March 21, 2023 at Baptist Health Floyd.

Ruth was born April 9, 1959 in Corbin Kentucky, the daughter of Tom John Hart and Maggie Hart. Ruth was a graduate of Salem High School, class of 1977.

She is survived by her husband Tim, they were married on October...

Mar 17, 2023

Ruth Ann Stites, 70, Salem, passed away Wednesday March 15th in her home.

Born January 13th, 1953 she was the daughter of Elmer and Ruth (Fite) Nickels. Ruth Ann retired from her extensive 37 year long nursing career in 2011, where she and her husband Mike Stites, who preceded her in death, returned back to Salem after...

Mar 16, 2023

Leonard W. Marion Jr. from Hardinsburg Indiana, passed away at his home in Hardinsburg on March 16, 2023. Leonard was the son of Kathern Loyd Gardner (Cecil) and Leonard W. Marion Sr.

Leonard was born on April 30, 1953, at his home in Hardinsburg Indiana.

Leonard was a student at West Washington School. He worked...

Mar 11, 2023

Ms. Cynthia Anne Leggett, age 66, of Pekin, passed away Saturday, March 11 at her home.

Cynthia was born July 30, 1956 in Dillon, South Carolina the daughter of William and Princess Anne Hammond Leggett.  She was a member of Faith Harvest Assembly in Greenville.

She is survived by three sons:  Norman Miller of Houston,...

Feb 25, 2023

Stephen (Steve) Rutherford, age 61, departed to his eternal home prepared for him by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 25th at Baptist Floyd in New Albany, Indiana, after a long affliction with Muscular Dystrophy.  Steve was born to Francis Rutherford and Leora Bush Rutherford in Salem, Indiana on May 17, 1961.  Steve was a lifelong resident...

Feb 19, 2023

Mr. David B. King, age 83, of Salem, passed away Sunday, February 19 at his home.

Mr. King was born April 5, 1939 in Breathitt County, Kentucky the son of Henry and Lilly Taulbee King. He was the owner of Dave King Construction and built houses for over 30 years. He was a member of Lear Hill...