Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN

Mar 12, 2026

Thomas Elmer Moore Sr. age 91 of Clarksville, passed on to his rewards on March 12, 2026 in his home.

Mr. Moore was born October 20, 1934 in Washington County, the son of Golden Moore Sr. and Margaret Nelson Moore. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a member of the American Legion. He...

Mar 9, 2026

Larry Shanks, age 84 of Salem, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 in his home.

Mr. Shanks was born March 14, 1941 in Washington County, the son of Lowell "Chic" Shanks and Naomi Chastain Shanks. He was a life member of the VFW in Salem, a past state President of The Fraternal Order Eagles and was a Charter Member of...

Mar 8, 2026

Roy L. Thomas, age 76 of Campbellsburg, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Paoli Health and Living.

Mr. Thomas was born January 27, 1950 in Taylor County, Kentucky the son of Hubert Thomas and Minnie Killion Thomas. He was in the National Guard and was a member of the Eagles Lodge. Mr. Thomas was retired from Essex Manufacturing.

Mr. Thomas...

Mar 6, 2026

Michael "Mike" Chastain, age 75, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully Friday, March 6 at his home. 

Mike was born May 8, 1950, in New Albany, Indiana, the son of Herman and Ivalou Colglazier Chastain. He was a member of Westview Christian Church, Columbus Elks, Salem Moose Lodge, Seymour Eagles, Racers Emergency Support Group, Racers for Christ, Legendary Whitey Wednesday Club and...

Mar 1, 2026

Paula K. Minton, age 70 of Salem, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Hampton Oaks Health Campus.

Paula was born on December 21, 1955, in New Albany, the daughter of George Bobo and Dorothy Nelson Bobo.

Paula is survived by her sons: Patrick Chastain (Robin) of Scottsburg, Indiana, Joseph Chastain (Nicole) of Milwaukee WI, Cameron Gibson (Autumn) of Salem and...

Feb 27, 2026

Clyde B. Perkins, age 89, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026.

Clyde was born on July 25, 1936, in Senatobia, Mississippi, to the late Douglas Henry Perkins and Lavina Perkins. As the son of a devoted pastor, Clyde’s childhood was filled with travel as his family served congregations in various places. Of all the places they lived,...

Feb 25, 2026

Linda Carol Zink, age 78, of Salem, Indiana passed away on February 25, 2026 in Wauchula, Florida. Born January 16, 1948 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of Robert and Stella Zink.

After graduating from Salem High School, Linda discovered she had been given "the gift of gab". She had a natural gift for connecting with people, remembering names, listening...

Feb 17, 2026

Mable Beatrice Roney-Adams age 97 of Salem passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Salem Crossing.

Mrs. Adams was born December 14, 1928, in Washington County, the daughter of George Roney and Sarah Sparks Roney. She was a homemaker.

Mable had four children which she cared for with her husband, Ben Adams. She served in the church fellowship at Mt. Carmel...

Feb 13, 2026

Mildred Aileen McNew, age 82 of Salem, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at St. Vincent Salem Hospital.

Mrs. McNew was born September 15, 1943, in New Albany Indiana, the daughter of George and Mildred Matthews Coomer. She was a member of Bunker Hill Christian Church. Mildred retired from Speedflex in Salem. She loved to travel and being with her...

Feb 10, 2026

Scott A. Palmer, age 53 of Campbellsburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at St. Vincent Salem Hospital.

Mr. Palmer was born February 19, 1972 in Marion County, the son of Gilbert Harold Palmer and Alice Jane Roberts Palmer. He was a member of the Shelby Street Pentecostal Lighthouse in Greenwood, Indiana. 

Mr. Palmer is survived by his wife of 35...

Feb 9, 2026

Michael Lee "Cubby" Goen June 20, 1957 – February 9, 2026 Michael Lee Goen, known to everyone as “Cubby,” hung up his tool belt for the final time on February 9, 2026. Born on June 20, 1957, to the late Harold “Bear” and Kathleen (Kemp) Goen. Cubby was a man who truly understood how the world was put together. An...

Feb 8, 2026

Joe Ben Sama, age 91 of Campbellsburg passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at his home.

Joe was born September 11, 1934 in Beattyville, Kentucky the son of Salvatore and Lenora Napier Sama. Joe was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church. He was a 25 year member of the Campbellsburg Volunteer Fire Department where he served as...

Feb 3, 2026

Wanda Sue Cruse, age 68 of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour.

Mrs. Cruse was born on November 8, 1957 in Corbin, Kentucky, the daughter of Oscar Lee Amburn and June McVay Amburn. She was a member of the Westside Baptist Church and a devoted wife and grandmother.

Mrs. Cruse is survived by her...

Jan 27, 2026

Violetta Jean “Jeanie” Humphrey, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at the age of 85 at her home in Fruitland Park, FL. 

Jeanie was a woman of God, a devoted wife, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, a supportive sister and a trusted friend. Born on November 5, 1940, Jeanie was the beloved daughter of Violet (Zink) and Clifton...

Jan 22, 2026

Jan 21, 2026

Shawn D. Dunn, age 51 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 in his home.

Mr. Dunn was born October 31, 1974 in Salem, the son of David Dunn and Ruth Ann Jones Dunn. He was a member of the Salem Nazarene Church. Mr. Dunn was a Class of 1992 Salem High School graduate and worked at the Weber...

Jan 21, 2026

John Patrick Revels, age 72 of Salem, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at his home.

Mr. Revels was born April 3, 1953 in Providence, Rhode Island, the son of Roberta Ann Wingood Byrd. Mr. Revels was a member of the First Baptist Church of Salem. He was also a member of the Blue Knights and the Exchange Club. Mr. Revels...

Jan 14, 2026

Funeral services for William Champion will be held Wednesday at 11AM at Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Pekin. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-8PM and Wednesday from 9Am-time of service at Weathers Funeral Home.

Jan 14, 2026

Wanda L. Noble, age 78 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, January 14 in her home.

Mrs. Noble was born September 11, 1947 in Hazard Kentucky, the daughter of Bill Holland and Lou Coomer Holland. She was a member of the American Legion Post 41 and the VFW. 

Mrs. Noble is survived by her fiance, Roy Alexander, her sons: Vernon Noble (Pam)...

Jan 12, 2026

Jeremy Michael Maudlin, age 46 of Georgetown, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026.

Mr. Maudlin was born September 18, 1979 in Paoli, Indiana the son of Jeff Maudlin and Lisa Bagshaw Burns. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge Borden, and an employee of Summit Seed Coating in New Albany, Indiana.

Mr. Maudlin is survived by his significant other, Pamela Rivers....