Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN
Wanda Rene Gregory
Apr 16, 2026
Wanda Rene Gregory, age 92 of Hardinsburg passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Salem Crossing.
Mrs. Gregory was born February 26, 1934 in Kossuth, the daughter of Estel and Gladys Johnson Hamblin. She was a member of the New Salisbury Church of God of Prophecy.
Mrs. Gregory is survived by her sons, Randy Gregory (Beverly) of Hardinsburg, Rick Gregory (Patty)...
Norma Louise Coats
Apr 15, 2026
Norma Louise Coats ( Marion)
Norma Louise Coats, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at Baptist Floyd Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 25th, 1939, in Leesburg, Virginia.
Norma lived a life defined by independence, hard work, and an unwavering dedication to her family. She took great pride in caring for...
Todd Elliott Brown
Apr 13, 2026
Todd Elliott Brown, age 59 of Salem, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Mr. Brown was born March 3, 1967 in Salem, the son of Donovan Brown and Marilyn Elliott Brown.
Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Judy Walton Brown, who he married October 14, 1997. He is also survived by his son, Bradley Carey (Dana) of Salem, daughters: Julie...
Billie Mae Satterwhite
Apr 4, 2026
Billie Mae Satterwhite, age 83 of Salem, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Baptist Health Floyd.
Mrs. Satterwhite was born February 6, 1943 in Salem, the daughter of Alva and Meredith Harper Bartle. She attended bible study at Turning Point Church. She was a retired hair dresser at Bartles Beauty Salon and later was an instructor.
Mrs. Satterwhite is survived...
Lawrence "Lonnie" Blevins
Apr 3, 2026
Mr. Lawrence "Lonnie" W. Blevins, age 84, of Salem passed away Friday, April 3 at Baptist Health Floyd. Mr. Blevins was born October 30, 1941, in Salem, the son of Walter B. Blevins and Margaret E. Wingler Blevins Woods. Lonnie was a retired evangelist and gospel song writer. He traveled to churches and revivals evangelizing and performing with his gospel...
Kevin Arthur Durbin
Mar 28, 2026
Kevin Durbin, 66, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026. Born on June 8, 1959, Kevin lived a life defined by dedication to his family, hard work, quiet strength, and a generous spirit that touched all who knew him.
Kevin was the proud owner of Harristown Garage, where he was known for his hard work, honesty, and commitment to his community....
Howard Dale Rutherford
Mar 25, 2026
Mr. Howard Dale Rutherford, age 83, of Orleans, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 25 at IU Bloomington Hospital.
Mr. Rutherford was born June 16, 1942, in Salem, the son of James Harley and Mabel Weston Rutherford. He was chief of police for Orleans from 1978-1979 and retired after 34 years of service as a police officer...
John Jackson
Mar 25, 2026
John D. Jackson, age 83, of Newburgh, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, surrounded by his family.
John was born on March 20, 1943, in Salem, Indiana, to Wayne Jackson and Maxine Myers Jackson.
He was a graduate of Salem High School, Class of 1961, where he played football all four years. Following graduation, John served four years in the...
David A. Engleking
Mar 25, 2026
David A. Engleking age 67 of Salem, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
Mr. Engleking was born February 4, 1959 in Greenfield, Indiana, the son of Norvin Neal Engleking and Helen Couch Engleking. He attended Blue River Baptist Church. David was a class of 1978 graduate from West Washington. He was an owner...
Dixie L. Souder
Mar 24, 2026
Dixie L. Souder, age 86 of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Meadow View Health and Rehab.
Mrs. Souder was born January 22, 1940 in Austin, Indiana, the daughter of William H. Taylor and Hazel McCoskey Taylor. She was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Salem. She was also a member of the Women's Auxiliary and...
Judith Kay Early
Mar 23, 2026
Judith Kay Early, age 82 of Sellersburg, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Baptist Health Floyd.
Mrs. Early was born March 31, 1943 in Marion, Indiana, the daughter of Charles D. Brewer and Margaret E. Colglazier Brewer. She was a member of the 1st Christian Church of Salem. Mrs. Early was a homemaker and a military wife.
Mrs. Early is survived...
Linda Carol Hauger
Mar 19, 2026
Mrs. Linda Carol Hauger, age 72, of Salem, passed away Thursday, March 19 at IU Health University Hospital. Linda was born March 12, 1954, in Salem, the daughter of Lewis Franklin Rippey and Irene May Sullivan Rippey. She was a homemaker and made the best yeast rolls. Linda was a member of Fredericksburg Church of Christ. Linda married Randy Hauger...
Roosevelt Nicholson
Mar 18, 2026
Mr. Roosevelt Nicholson, age 93, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, March 18 at Northwood Retirement Home. Mr. Nicholson was born December 1, 1932, in Clay County, Kentucky, the son of Christopher Pitman Nicholson and Nellie Stivers Nicholson. He was retired from Tecumseh and was a farmer. He was an Army veteran. Roosevelt is survived by two sons: Christopher Nicholson (Jennifer)...
Ruth Ann Davidson
Mar 18, 2026
Ruth Ann Davidson, age 80 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 in her home.
Mrs. Davidson was born March 7, 1946 in Clay County, Kentucky the daughter of Bev Robinson and Vernie Thompson Robinson. Mrs. Davidson was a homemaker and a member of the Highland Baptist Church. Mrs. Davidson loved going to auctions, camping and listening to country...
Thomas Elmer Moore Sr.
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...
Larry Shanks
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...
Roy L. Thomas
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...
Michael Chastain
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...
Paula K Minton
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...
Clyde B Perkins
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,...
