Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN
Melody Smith
Jul 3, 2023
Melody Smith, age 63, of Orleans, passed away Monday, July 3 at Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg.
Melody was born December 21, 1959, in Texas.
She is survived by her sons: Cody Smith and Nick Smith both of Salem, two brothers: Michael Blakley and Mark Blakley both of Arizona, a sister: Sandy Blakley of...
Mary Frances Rutherford
Jun 26, 2023
Mrs. Mary Frances Rutherford, age 94, of Salem, passed away Monday, June 26 at Salem Crossing.
Mrs. Rutherford was born January 29, 1929 in Pekin the daughter of William Galen and Ethel Frances Brown Owsley. She was a member of Lost River Missionary Baptist Church, Eastern Star #286, and Christopher Harrison DAR. She was retired from West...
William "Bill" E. Kramer
Jun 16, 2023
Mr. William E. “Bill” Kramer, age 77, of Salem, passed away Friday, June 16, at his home.
Mr. Kramer was born March 26, 1946, in Tell City, Indiana, the son of Josiah S. and Evelyn A. Simpson Kramer. He was a former employee of Carpenter’s in Mitchell and Jean’s Extrusions in Salem. He was a member of...
Florence (Johnson) McKnight
Jun 13, 2023
Florence Johnson McKnight, 76, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Salem Crossings in Salem, Indiana. Florence was born December 21, 1946, in Hyden, Kentucky. She was one of five daughters of Earl and Gladys Johnson.
Florence was a member of the First Christian Church, the American Legion Post 41 auxiliary group and Salem Senior Citizens. Florence...
Juanita L Hoke
Jun 12, 2023
Juanita L. Hoke, 68, passed away at her home in Salem, Indiana on June 12, 2023.
Mrs. Hoke was born April 15, 1955 in Miami, Arizona. She was the daughter of Oliver Jordan and Flossie Cox Jordan. Juanita was a homemaker.
Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Hoke and her parents.
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Rodney Steven Mills
Jun 9, 2023
Mr. Rodney Steven Mills, age 68, of Salem, passed away Friday, June 9 at his home.
Mr. Mills was born January 10, 1955, in Salem the son of Nova Mills and Gladys Bishop Centers. He ran Mill's Drywall for 35 years. He liked to ride his Harley and spend time with friends.
Rodney was preceded...
Bazle Amburgey
Jun 8, 2023
Bazle Amburgey, 70, passed away at his home in Salem, Indiana on June 8, 2023.
Bazle was born April 6, 1953 in Hazard Kentucky, the son of Hobert Amburgey and Ruby Jones Amburgey. He was a Navy Veteran.
Bazle is survived by his father, Hobert Amburgey, a daughter, Monica Harris of Thurmand North Carolina, a...
Gerald Eugene Allen
Jun 4, 2023
Mr. Gerald Eugene Allen, age 74, of Campbellsburg, passed away Sunday, June 4 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital.
A graveside service will be held at 11AM Thursday at Cole Hollow Cemetery with military honors.
Kenneth Lee Conrad
Jun 3, 2023
Mr. Kenneth Lee Conrad, age 62, of Salem, IN passed away peacefully Saturday, June 3 in his sleep at Meadowview Health and Rehab.
Kenny was a hardworking man who enjoyed traveling the country as a truck driver for many years. He frequently went camping with his son growing up and was a loving father. In his free...
Glen Franklin Boss
Jun 3, 2023
Mr. Glen Franklin Boss, age 93, passed away Saturday, June 3 at his home.
Mr. Boss was born May 19, 1930, in Pekin, Indiana, the son of Lowell Glen and Mary Fisher Boss. He graduated from Brownstown High School, Class of 1948. Glen worked for B.F. Goodrich for 28 years and then for Childcraft until his retirement....
Brenda L. Morris
Jun 1, 2023
Brenda L. Morris, 72, passed away Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at her home in Salem Indiana.
Brenda was born March 3, 1951, in Scott County Indiana. The daughter of Roger Alexander, Delores Faye Reinhardt Tye and Kenneth Ray Tye. She was a member of the Crossroads Baptist Church and the American Legion Post 41.
Brenda...
Pauline Frazier
May 27, 2023
Mrs. Pauline Frazier, age 92, of Pekin, passed away Saturday, May 27 at her home.
Mrs. Frazier was born November 30, 1930, in Letcher County, Kentucky, the daughter of Jack Pittman and Cassie Gibson Murray. She was the owner of a home construction company with her husband and was a homemaker. She was a member of Pekin...
Larry Trett
May 24, 2023
Larry Trett, 78, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in his home in Salem Indiana.
Mr. Trett was born on March 30, 1945, in Charlestown Indiana, the son of Raymond Sr. and Ollie Smith Trett. He retired from Midwest Natural Gas. He enjoyed playing bluegrass music on Tuesday nights, being outside and riding his Goldwing trike.
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James "Larry" Powers
May 22, 2023
James “Larry” Powers, 80, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 in his home in Salem, Indiana.
Mr. Powers was born January 19, 1943 in Paoli Indiana. The son of James Herman Powers and Mary Jane Diley Powers. He was retired from the Labor Union local number 795 and an Army Veteran.
Larry was survived by...
Alyce Jane (Sauerheber) Windell
May 21, 2023
Alyce Jane Windell, age 95, of Salem, passed away Sunday, May 21, surrounded by her family.
Alyce was born July 23, 1927, in Leavenworth, Indiana the daughter of Claude and Susan Tahvenot Sauerheber. She was a former employee of Colgate and retired from GKN. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Salem.
Alyce...
Kevin M Strother
May 16, 2023
Kevin M. Strother, 52, of Campbellsburg Indiana, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
Kevin was born May 6, 1971 in Salem, Indiana. The son of Steve and Faye Hammack Strother. Kevin was a West Washington class of 1989 graduate and worked at Steel Dynamics Inc. He was a former member of the Livonia Volunteer Fire Department. He...
Carmen Proffitt
May 15, 2023
Carmen L. Proffitt, age 75, of Salem, passed away Monday, May 15 at her home.
Carmen was born July 6, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Salem. She was retired from the US Postal Service and was a former Postmaster. She was also a member of Friends of...
Susan Egger
May 9, 2023
Mrs. Susan Egger, age 70, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, May 9 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati
Susan was born May 25, 1952 in Salem, Indiana the daughter of Boyd and Norma Kay Smedley. She spent her life as a nurse, caring for others. She was a graduate of Salem High School in 1970 where she was...
Hunter James Ray
May 8, 2023
Hunter James Ray, infant son of Samantha Hollen and Corey Ray, passed away Monday, May 8 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital.
Hunter was born March 8, 2023, in Floyd County, Indiana.
He is survived by his parents: Samantha Hollen and Corey Ray, brother: Jaxon Casey of Salem, grandparents: James and Kristi Ray of Salem, Angela...
Carolyn A Fultz
Apr 30, 2023
Carolyn A. Fultz, 87, passed away, Sunday April 30, 2023 at Hampton Oaks, in Scottsburg Indiana.
Carolyn was born July 27, 1935 in Monticello, Indiana. The daughter of Carlos Nuckols and Alma Baker Nuckols. She was a pre-school teacher at Noah’s Ark and a bookkeeper at Personal finance. Carolyn loved singing, she was a member of the...
