Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN

Feb 9, 2022

Ms. Elizabeth L. Bowman, age 44, of Salem passed away Wednesday, February 9 at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Hospital.

Ms. Bowman was born April 2, 1977 in Altus, Oklahoma the daughter of Galen and Patsy Joan Hanover Bowman. She attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salem.

She is survived by her...

Feb 8, 2022

Nora Lou Carter Shepherd, a faithful servant of the Lord, wife, mother to many, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, entered into her eternal rest in the late evening hours of Tuesday, February 8, 2022.  She was 80 years old when she passed.

Nora was born July 18, 1941, in Church Point, Louisiana to the late Amos Nelams...

Feb 8, 2022

Mr. George W. Meahl, age 90, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, February 8 at his home.

Mr. Meahl was born November 6, 1931, in Vallonia, Indiana the son of Roy and Luese Peters Meahl.  He was an Army veteran, having served in Korea.  He was a member of High Street Church of Christ, VFW, American Legion, 780th...

Feb 8, 2022

Mr. Wyatt B. Cooper, age 66, of Sellersburg, passed away Tuesday, February 8 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.

Mr. Cooper was born November 12, 1955, in Denver, Colorado the son of Charles E. and Thelma Louise Bendler Cooper.  He was a retired Sheet Metal worker for Local Union #110. He was a member of Saint Joseph Hill...

Feb 7, 2022

Mr. Oliver P. Sizemore, age 84, of Salem, passed away Monday, February 7 at his home.

Mr. Sizemore was born October 31, 1937, in Flat Creek, Kentucky the son of Henry and Grace Cox Sizemore.  He was a retired self-employed CPA and business owner of Oliver P. Sizemore, CPA.  He was a member of Church of the...

Feb 5, 2022

Brandon M. Burns, age 23, of Salem, passed away, Saturday, February 5 at his home.

Brandon was born July 14, 1998, in Salem, Indiana the son of Monte Burns and Lea Ann Gray Burns. He was a 2017 Salem High School graduate. He was also a graduate of Ivy Tech Community College.

He is survived...

Feb 3, 2022

Mr. Carl Wayne Brown, age 79, of Salem passed away Thursday, February 3 at Norton Hospital Brownsboro Road.

Mr. Brown was born May 2, 1942, in Salem, Indiana the son of Harold and Mabel Miller Brown.  He was a retired farmer and owner of Brown’s Tractor Sales.   He was a member of Model A Restorer’s Club in...

Feb 2, 2022

Mr. James “Ed” Oller Jr., age 59, of Pekin passed away Wednesday, February 2 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.

Mr. Oller was born October 29, 1962 in Louisville, Kentucky the son of James Oller Sr. and Mary Catherine Cain. He loved music, hunting, and fishing. James was retired from Louisville Gas and Electric. He was a United...

Feb 2, 2022

Mr. Larry D. King, age 42, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, February 2 at his home.

Mr. King was born April 12, 1979, in Salem the son of Dale Ervin and Paula Morris King. He was retired from the Indiana National Guard and had served in Iraq.  He was an employee of Ntirety in Louisville and was...

Jan 31, 2022

Roger Dale Singleton, 77, of Salem, IN, passed away at Hampton Oaks Health Campus- Scottsburg on Monday, January 31, 2022.

Roger was born in Washington County, IN on July 7, 1944, to Wallace Singleton and Norma Nicholson Singleton. He grew up in Campbellsburg, IN and attended Campbellsburg High School. He was a member of Sugar Creek Christian...

Jan 31, 2022

Karen Ratts, age 66, of Salem, passed away Monday, January 31 at Clark Memorial Hospital.

Karen was born September 2, 1955, in Salem the daughter of Raymond and Marjorie Freed DeVore.

She is survived by two daughters:  Missy Sizemore Baker (Todd) of Salem and Kerri Sizemore McCormick of Salem, two brothers:  Larry DeVore of Greenwood...

Jan 30, 2022

Mr. Timothy Brough, age 51, of Salem, passed away Saturday, January 30 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.

Tim was born October 9, 1970, in New Albany, Indiana the son of Joyce Burton Wynn and Bradley Wynn. He was a 1989 graduate of West Washington High School, and a driver for Davis Crushed Stone for 22 years.  He...

Jan 30, 2022

Mr. Michael Allen Setser, age 72, of Salem, passed away Sunday, January 30 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.

Mr. Setser was born March 2, 1949, in New Albany, Indiana the son of Robert Floyd and Vivian Lucille Cox Setser.  He graduated from Salem High School in 1968 and then from Purdue University with a degree...

Jan 28, 2022

Mrs. Julia V. Thomas, age 62, of Salem, passed away Friday, January 28 at her home.

Julia was born June 5, 1959, in Louisville, Kentucky the daughter of Howard E. Courtney and Daisy Brooks.  She was a member of Full Gospel Outreach.

She was preceded in death by her husband:  Nathan Thomas, four brothers:  Al...

Jan 27, 2022

Loren Homer Zink, 91, of Campbellsburg, IN, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was a member of Mt. Tabor Christian church where he served as a past deacon and trustee.

Loren was a lifelong resident of Vernon Township in Washington County, Indiana. He was born...

Jan 26, 2022

Mr. Wilton L. Ingram, age 74, of Columbus, formerly of Salem, passed away Wednesday, January 26 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Mr. Ingram was born May 11, 1947, in Danville, Illinois the son of Tilman and Louise Boling Ingram.  He was a retired employee of Cummins Engine.  He was a Vietnam War Army veteran and a member of...

Jan 26, 2022

Ms. Amanda Kathryn Gibson, age 34, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, January 26.

Amanda was born October 26, 1987 in Bedford, Indiana the daughter of Donnie and Cindy Loudermilk Gibson. She had attended West Washington and Salem Schools. Amanda enjoyed gardening, fishing, and being outdoors.

She is survived by her children: Noah Daulton,...

Jan 25, 2022

William Lester Jean, age 71, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, January 25 at Meadowview Health and Rehab.

Mr. Jean was born February 5, 1950, in Washington County, Indiana the son of Lester and Sylvia Gaffney Jean. He was a former Marine and City of Salem Police Officer and a former manager of Scottsburg Wal-Mart.

William...

Jan 24, 2022

“Granny” Ruth Helen Hacker, age 85, of Salem, Indiana peacefully passed away Monday morning, January 24, 2022. She was born February 24, 1936, in the beautiful hills of Leslie County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Scott and Maggie Hacker.

Granny Ruth is rejoicing in Heaven with her parents and following siblings; Paul and sister...

Jan 23, 2022

William J. “Billy” Atkins, age 40, of Salem, passed away Sunday, January 23.

Billy was born May 8, 1981, in Salem the son of Bill and Stephanie Bush Atkins.  He was owner of Atkins Concrete.  He was a member of God’s Church.

He is survived by his parents:  Bill and Stephanie Atkins of Salem, longtime...