Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN

Apr 12, 2022

Phyllis Anne Calvert’s life didn't come to an end with her death. As a faithful servant of the Lord, her “new life” began when she entered into her eternal rest on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was 71 years old.

Phyllis was born on February 17, 1951, in...

Apr 5, 2022

Mr. William F. “Billy” Lockman, age 41, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, April 5 at his home.

Mr. Lockman was born April 30, 1980, in Seymour, Indiana the son of Bill and Love Gray Lockman.  He was a rehabilitation counselor for The Healing Place in Louisville.  He had previously taught Kindergarten and Elementary School in Korea.  He...

Mar 30, 2022

Mrs. Theresa L. Smith, age 64, of Pekin, passed away Wednesday, March 30 at her home.

Mrs. Smith was born October 15, 1957, in Salem the daughter of Daniel Thompson and Patricia L. Hibbs Motsinger. She was a member of Mt. Zion Church.

She is survived by her husband: Karl “Butch” Smith. They were married...

Mar 29, 2022

Mrs. Maysel L. Roop, age 90, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, March 29 at her home.

Mrs. Roop was born April 17, 1931, in Salem, the daughter of Albert T. and Elva G. Goodpasture Elliott.

Maysel married Norman E. Roop on September 9, 1950, and he preceded her in death on September 18, 2012.  She...

Mar 17, 2022

Mr. William “Bill” Elrod, age 72, of Salem, passed away Thursday, March 17 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.

Mr. Elrod was born October 28, 1949 in New Albany the son of Ralph and Margarite Naugle Elrod. He was member of Westview Christian Church. He was a lifetime farmer and worked for Westfield Auger. Bill was...

Mar 17, 2022

Mr. Nelson Garber, age 78 years, 11 months, and 4 days, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at his home.

Mr. Garber was born April 14, 1943, in Ohio the son of Christian A. and Elizabeth Miller Garber.  He was a retired farmer and New Order Amish Bishop.

Nelson is survived by his wife, Edna Hershberger...

Mar 16, 2022

Jason Edward Jarrels, age 23, of Pekin, passed away Wednesday, March 16.

Jason was born July 25, 1998, in Dayton, Ohio the son of Kemal and Lori Soydemir and Tylene Jarrels.  Jason was a member of Pekin Church of Christ and loved singing hymns.  He attended East Washington High School and loved being a member of the...

Mar 14, 2022

Mr. Richard “Rick” Anthony Blevins, age 68, of Salem passed away Monday, March 14th at his residence.

Mr. Blevins was born March 24, 1953 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Walter Blevins and Margaret Wingler Blevins Woods (Tom). He was a member of New Salem Church of God. He was a professional musician and guitar player. He...

Mar 13, 2022

Morris Jean Rosenbaum, 85 of Salem, Indiana entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Sunday March 13, 2022.  Morris was born in Campbellsburg, Indiana to the late Ray and Hazel (Green) Rosenbaum on July 27, 1936.  He graduated from Campbellsburg High School in 1955.  Morris worked for American Airlines.  He married Martha Mae Bush on June 14,...

Mar 12, 2022

Mrs. Sonya Ann Bush, age 79, of Salem, died Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital.

Sonya was born October 17, 1942, in Colfax, Washington, the daughter of Lawrence and Margaret Davis Brannan.

She was a licensed beautician then moved to Indiana with her husband, Don, where they started a home remodeling...

Mar 2, 2022

Mr. Wyatt E. Batchelor, age 62, of Campbellsburg, passed away Wednesday, March 2.

Mr. Batchelor was born March 25, 1959 in Salem, Indiana the son of Roy E. Batchelor and Rosalie Jane Edwards Batchelor. He was the former Captain and current Director of Maintenance for Crew Aviation. He was a former employee of the Washington County Sheriffs...

Feb 28, 2022

Mr. Michael E. Ratts, age 70, of Salem, passed away, Monday, February 28 at University of Louisville Hospital.

Mr. Ratts was born September 29, 1951 in Salem the son of Carl Eugene Ratts and Elizabeth Voyles Ratts. He was the owner of Salem Wrecker Service for 26 years. Mike was a 1970 Salem High School graduate.

Feb 26, 2022

Elizabeth Diane Burns, 63 of Mount Carmel, Tennessee, formerly of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee following an extended illness. Born in Kingsport, she was a longtime resident of Salem before moving to Mt Carmel six years ago.

She was preceded in death...

Feb 26, 2022

Elizabeth Diane Burns, 63 of Mount Carmel, Tennessee, formerly of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee following an extended illness. Born in Kingsport, she was a longtime resident of Salem before moving to Mt Carmel six years ago.

She was preceded in death...

Feb 26, 2022

Mrs. Alice McGinnis, age 105, formerly of Salem passed away, Saturday, February 26 at her home.

Mrs. McGinnis was born July 24, 1916 in Little York, Indiana the daughter of William Wilson and Ada Davis Wilson. She was a 1933 graduate of Little York High School. She was a homemaker for most of her life but worked...

Feb 22, 2022

Colleen Ann Bourne Rice, 70, of Salem Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on February 22, 2022 surrounded by her family. Colleen was born on September 28th, 1951 to Francis and Barbara Bourne in Indianapolis Indiana. She married the love of her life  Patrick (Pat) A. Rice uniting families and creating a place of happiness and  a...

Feb 22, 2022

Mr. Larry Scott Hamilton, age 71, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Meadow View Health and Rehab.

Mr. Hamilton was born December 12, 1950, in Salem the son of Elvet and Wilma Brewer Hamilton.  He was an employee of Kimball for 35 years.   He was a member of Sugar Creek Christian Church.

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Feb 19, 2022

Mrs. Betty A. Hicks Altic, age 78, of Campbellsburg, passed away Saturday, February 19 at Clark Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Altic was born June 19, 1943, in Shepherdsville, Kentucky the daughter of Frank and Agnus Light Hicks.  She was a retired employee of the US Census Bureau.

Betty was married to Arland “A.J.” Altic for 29...

Feb 18, 2022

James (Jim) Cecil Voyles, 81, of Salem passed away at his home on February 18th, 2022, following a brief battle with lung cancer.

Jim was born on May 23rd, 1940, in Salem, Indiana, to Warder and Ruby (Alexander) Voyles, who preceded him in death by over 40 years. He was also preceded in death by his brothers...

Feb 14, 2022

Mr. Robert Wayne Campbell passed to his next life with our Lord Jesus and Heavenly Father on February 14th, 2022.

Bob is survived by his devoted, loving, and honorable wife of almost 62 years, Sherry (Sherill), and his four children, Mark (children Casey, Scott, and Jason), Carrie (children Mitchell, Nathan, Jesse, and Claire), Tim (wife...