Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN

Apr 19, 2022

Mr. Murl Louis Coots, age 71, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, April 19 at Meadow View Health Care and Rehab in Salem.

Mr. Coots was born January 21, 1951, in Jeffersonville, Indiana the son of Louis Murl and Mae Plummer Coots.  He was a Mechanical Engineer and enjoyed playing music.

Murl is survived by two...

Apr 16, 2022

A memorial service for the little boy found in the woods will be held Wednesday, June 1 at 11AM at the funeral home with Todd Murphy officiating. We will broadcast the services live on our Facebook page and then post them so that those who cannot attend but wish to see the service can do so at their convenience....

Apr 15, 2022

Mr. Murl Logan Stewart, age 36, of Salem, passed away Friday, April 15 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital.

Mr. Stewart was born April 10, 1986, in Salem the son of Richard and Tommie Richardson Stewart.  He was a manager for Domino’s Pizza.  He enjoyed playing golf and loved his son deeply.

Murl is survived by...

Apr 13, 2022

Mrs. Ellen Faye Nicholson, age 93, of Salem passed away Wednesday, April 13 at Salem Crossing.

Mrs. Nicholson was born September 10, 1928 in Washington County the daughter of Lewis and Eska Standish Maudlin. She was a 1947 Salem High School Graduate. Ellen was a member of Monroe Church of Christ, 4-H as the Poultry Supervisor, and...

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...