Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN

Feb 17, 2023

Mary Rita Summers, age 79, of Campbellsburg, passed away Friday, February 17 at her home.

Mrs. Summers was born September 5, 1943 in Loogootee, Indiana the daughter of Joseph Doyle and Clella Lents Doyle.  She was a retired unit secretary for Community Hospital East in Indianapolis.

Mrs. Summers was preceded in death by her husband: ...

Feb 16, 2023

Danny Ralph Hancock II, age 42, of Pekin, passed away Thursday, February 16 at his home.

Mr. Hancock was born February 8, 1981 in Louisville, Kentucky the son of Danny Ralph Hancock and Elisha Ann Spurr Clark.  He was a tree trimmer for Elliott Tree Service and Certified Tree Service.

Danny is survived by his...

Feb 15, 2023

Mr. James C. Reynolds III, age 70, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, February 15, at his home.

Mr. Reynolds was born June 27, 1952 in Long Beach, California the son of James Reynolds II and Chelcie Irene Beldon Reynolds.  He drove a semi for 37 years and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of...

Feb 13, 2023

Perre Edmon Burns, Sr., of Salem, Indiana, passed away on January 13, 2023. He was born in 1946 and was a beloved father, stepfather, and grandfather.

Perre was preceded in death by his mother Clara Marie Burns and Father Edmon Burns of Salem. He is the father of Perre Burns II and stepfather to Todd Fry, Darren...

Feb 13, 2023

Wanda Jean Payne Jackson, age 84, passed away at her home on Monday, February 13, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Cancer.

Wanda was born on September 21st, 1938, in Washington County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Gladys and Ralph Payne. She was a homemaker and worked at Highlander Center Laundromat for over 30 years.

Feb 12, 2023

Mr. Joe W. Bush, age 94, of Brownstown, passed away Sunday, February 12 at Hoosier Christian Village in Brownstown.

Mr. Bush was born November 2, 1928 in Jackson County, Indiana the son of Elvert and Ethel Meahl Bush.  He was a retired Barber.  Joe was a member of Salem (High Street) Church of Christ and was a...

Feb 11, 2023

Walter Leon Grimes, age 96, of Salem, passed from this life on February 11, 2023, at home on the farm.

Walter was born October 16, 1926, on the family farm.  He was the youngest of the four sons born to Benjamin Franklin and Neva Parker Grimes.  He married Helen Louise Pitts on September 6, 1954.  She preceded...

Feb 10, 2023

Lea Ann Hicks, age 66, of Hardinsburg, passed away Friday, February 10 at Todd-Dickey Nursing and Rehab in Leavenworth.

Lea Ann was born January 6, 1957 in Salem the daughter of Jerry Lee Coffey Sr. and Shirley Ann Maudlin Garrison.  She was a former owner of Variety Videos and Gifts in Hardinsburg and a former employee of...

Jan 20, 2023

Mr. Kenneth Max Boling, age 80, of Salem, passed away Friday, January 20 at his home.

Mr. Boling was born December 22, 1942, in Salem, Indiana the son of Alfred L. and Stella Medlock Boling.  He worked at the Salem Police Department for 32 years, 18 of those as police chief.  After retirement from the police department,...

Jan 19, 2023

Mr. John A. Moore, age, 59 of Salem, passed away Thursday, January 19 at his home.

Mr. Moore was born March 26, 1963, in West Point, Mississippi to Joe Alan Moore and Annie Goodson Frye.  John was retired from Indiana University Southeast as the Technical Director for the Paul W. Ogle Center.

John is survived...

Jan 14, 2023

Susan Elaine Jackson, age 63, of Campbellsburg, passed away Saturday, January 14 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville.

Susan was born July 19, 1959, in Salem the daughter of Herman and Peggy Chaney Jackson.  She was a retired employee of Kimball’s and a private health care provider.  She was a member of Mt. Hebron Church.

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Jan 9, 2023

Geneva Bagshaw, age 82, of Pekin passed away Monday, January 9 at her home.

Mrs. Bagshaw was born January 20, 1940 in Cumberland City, Tennessee the daughter of Eulos Owen and Frances Pulley Owen. She was retired from GKN in Salem. Geneva was a member of Bunker Hill Christian Church, and was on the Pekin Town Advisory...

Jan 9, 2023

Mr. Charles Gene Carter, age 81, of Salem, passed away Monday, January 9 at University of Louisville Hospital.

Mr. Carter was born February 19, 1941 in Beloit, Wisconsin the son of Allen Carter and Lydia Kincaid Carter. He was retired from Neff Family Fertilizer, and was a former employee of Helsels in Campbellsburg for 20 years.

Jan 6, 2023

Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Gibbons, age 71, of Campbellsburg, passed away Friday, January 6 at her home.

Mrs. Gibbons was born October 10, 1951, in Missouri the daughter of Lewis Edward Zeigenbein and Cleta Thompson Zeigenbein.  She was retired from Meadowview Health Care and Rehab in Salem.

Nancy is survived by her husband:  David Ray Gibbons...

Jan 6, 2023

Sean C. Jeremiah, age 33, of Salem, passed away peacefully at home, Friday, January 6 surrounded by those he loved, after a long battle with liver disease that he fought valiantly.  He felt his purpose in life was to influence others toward Christianity by allowing God’s light to shine through him.  Those who have been with him on this...

Dec 30, 2022

Mrs. Melissa Renèè Carbaugh Vickers, age 38, of Salem, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones Friday, December 30.

Melissa was born April 12, 1984, the daughter of David and Donna Booker Carbaugh. She was a 2002 Hillcrest High School, Simpsonville, S.C. graduate. She was a member of the Beta Club. She was employed...

Dec 23, 2022

Mr. Frank B. Wallace, age 88, of Salem, passed away Friday, December 23 at Meadowview Health Care and Rehab.

Mr. Wallace was born December 4, 1934, in Science Hill, Kentucky the son of Charles and Clyde Light Wallace.  He was a retired plumber and an Army veteran.  He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. ...

Dec 22, 2022

Mr. Brian K. Edwards, age 64, of Campbellsburg, passed away Thursday, December 22 at University of Louisville Hospital.

Mr. Edwards was born February 23, 1958, in Salem the son of John and Mary Jo Huffman Edwards.  He was an employee of Martin Technologies.  Brian was a member of Campbellsburg Baptist Church and was a volunteer fireman for...

Dec 22, 2022

Mr. Jack Collier, age 79, of Salem passed away Thursday, December 22 at his home.

Mr. Collier was born July 5, 1943, in Kentucky the son of Has and Mary Collier.  He was a retired employee of Washington County Memorial Hospital.

Jack is survived by his wife of 58 years:  Betty Newsome Collier.  He is...

Dec 19, 2022

Mrs. Olive May (Russell) Routh, age 90, passed away December 19, 2022, at Meadow View Health and Rehab Facility in Salem, Indiana.

She was born September 3. 1932 in Campbellsburg, Indiana the daughter of Jason V. and Hazel Maudlin Russell.  She was a member of Smedley Church of Christ.  She retired from West Washington School Corporation and...