Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN

Sep 3, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Thompson Nichols, age 85, of Salem, passed away Friday, September 3 at Salem Crossing.

Mrs. Nichols was born May 19, 1936 in Louisville, Kentucky the daughter of Joseph and Violet Houchin Hinton. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church.

She is survived by three daughters: Joanna Thompson of Salem, Vicky Thompson of...

Aug 29, 2021

Mrs. Catherine Ann Whitfield, age 74, of Campbellsburg, passed away Sunday, August 29 in Lebanon, Virginia.

Mrs. Whitfield was born January 13, 1947 in Washington County, Indiana the daughter of Alvin and Gladys Boling. Mrs. Whitfield was a member of Livonia Baptist Church.

She is survived be her husband: Michael Whitfield they were married February...

Aug 29, 2021

Jodi Marie Sons, age 34, of Salem, passed away Sunday, August 29 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital.

Jodi was born January 5, 1987 in Salem the daughter of Keith Sons and Jeanie Miller Sons.  She graduated from West Washington High School, Class of 2005.

She is survived by her husband:  Michael Maness of Salem, a...

Aug 26, 2021

Mr. Virgil “Butch” Lee Pumphrey, age 66, of Salem, passed away Thursday, August 26 at his home.

Mr. Pumphrey was born June 8, 1955 in Jeffersonville, Indiana the son of Elvin R. Pumphrey and Anna Mae Jonas Pumphrey. He was a member of the Pekin Pre-Gospel Fellowship Church.

He is survived by his...

Aug 26, 2021

Mrs. Judith “Judy” Ann Simpson, age 80, of Salem, passed away Thursday, August 26 at University of Louisville Hospital.

Mrs. Simpson was born August 5, 1941 in Mitchell, Indiana the daughter of Herman Roberts and Alma Ruth Grissom Roberts.

Judy is survived by her children: June A. Kinzie (Mike) of Lexington, South Carolina, Lisa A....

Aug 26, 2021

Mrs. Jean Carol Davidson, age 79, of Salem, passed away Thursday, August 26 at Meadow View Health Care Center in Salem.

Mrs. Davidson was born August 30, 1941 in Waverly, Ohio the daughter of Harley McCoy and Jeanetta Skidmore.  She was a member of Highland Missionary Baptist Church.

Jean was preceded in death...

Aug 24, 2021

Mrs. Kathryn JoAnn Sullivan, age 89, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, August 24 at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour.

Mrs. Sullivan was born March 10, 1932 in Campbellsburg, Indiana the daughter of Cecil and Gayle Russell Jean.  She worked for B.F. Goodrich and then, with her husband, traveled to all fifty states in a Model A Ford,...

Aug 21, 2021

William L. “Billy” Denham, age 52, of Henryville, formerly of Salem, passed away Saturday, August 21 at his home.

Billy was born October 24, 1968 in Salem the son of Cecil and Marolyn May Click Denham.  He was the owner and operator of Slimo’s in Salem.

He is survived by two daughters:  Paige Denham and...

Aug 18, 2021

The day Carmelita Sue Jean had been living for came on August 18, 2021 when she met her Lord and Savior.  She was born on January 16, 1938 to Wilmer and Marjorie Myers of Pekin, Indiana.

Carmelita’s deep love of her family was surpassed only by her love for God. She was a wonderful friend...

Aug 6, 2021

Douglas “Doug” E. Alexander, age 51, of Clarksville, passed away Friday, August 6 at Baptist Health Floyd.

Doug was born July 10, 1970 in Louisville, Kentucky the son of Danny Gene and Carolyn Moore Alexander.  He was a former employee of Paoli Incorporated.

He is survived by his daughter:  McKenzie Alexander of Clarksville, a step-son: ...

Aug 3, 2021

Dillon W. Burgan, age 29, of Madison, passed away Tuesday, August 3 in Salem.

Dillon was born December 26, 1991 in Salem the son of Thomas A. Burgan and Paula Taylor Blair.  He described himself as a self-made man.

He is survived by his mother and step-father:  Paula and Tommy Blair of Madison, two sisters: ...

Aug 2, 2021

Brandon Michael Neace, age 29, of Hardinsburg, passed away Monday, August 2 at his home.

He was born September 21, 1991 in Maysville, Kentucky the son of Brian Free and Tracie Neace Brown. He was a member of the Carpenter’s Union in Indianapolis and formerly worked for Messer Construction.

Brandon is survived by his wife: ...

Jul 29, 2021

Mrs. Donna R. Pittman, age 53, of Pekin, passed away Thursday, July 29 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.

Mrs. Pittman was born February 5, 1968 in Salem the daughter of Everett “Scottie” Scott and Cloa Bowling Scott. She was a cosmetologist.

She is survived by her husband: Eddie Pittman they were...

Jul 27, 2021

Mr. Mark Edward Banks, age 62, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away Tuesday, July 27 at his home.

Mr. Banks was born December 11, 1958 in Salem the son of Herbert and Carolyn Edwards Banks.  He was a graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School, Class of 1976.  Mark was a Christian man and an active member of...

Jul 25, 2021

Mrs. Vivian M. “Vickie” Buckner, age 65, of Salem passed away Sunday, July 25 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.

Mrs. Buckner was born April 29, 1956 in Melrose Park, Illinois the daughter of Bobby Elmo Wright and Barbara Gibbs Wright Burden.

Vivian is survived by her husband:  Robert Buckner.  They were married August...

Jul 19, 2021

Mr. Roy Davidson, age 79, of Salem, passed away Monday, July 19 at UofL Hospital.

Mr. Davidson was born December 13, 1941 in Brutus, Kentucky the son of Howell and Lora Chandler Davidson. He was retired from the Ohio Laborer’s Union and Jeff Boat. He was a member of Highland Baptist Church.

He is survived...

Jul 8, 2021

Mr. Fred E. Knapp, age 69, of Salem, passed away Thursday, July 8 at his home.

Mr. Knapp was born October 1, 1951 in Salem the son of Willard M. and Lula Mae Clipp Knapp.  He was a retired employee of GKN.

Fred is survived by two sons:  Eric Knapp (Darlena) of Campbellsburg and Frederick...

Jul 8, 2021

Mrs. Kimberly A. Davis, age 55, of Salem, passed away Thursday, July 8 at Baptist Health Floyd.

Mrs. Davis was born November 13, 1965 in Salem the daughter of Donald and Marilyn Ratts Lincks.  Kim was a graduate of West Washington High School, Class of 1984 and graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor’s degree in...

Jul 6, 2021

Mrs. Diana Kay Peysha, age 74, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, July 6 at her home.

Mrs. Peysha was born February 7, 1947 in Hammond, Indiana the daughter of William Edgar Howerton and Vivian Celeste Phelps Osborne.  She was a retired employee of Michelin Tire.  She was a member and deacon of Salem First Baptist Church and...

Jul 4, 2021

Mr. Douglas R. McKinsey, age 56, of Pekin, passed away Sunday, July 4 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital.

Mr. McKinsey was born December 22, 1964 in Martinez, California the son of Ted and Marie Adams Wall. He was a member of Grace Gospel Church of Jeffersonville, IN.

He is survived by his mother: Marie Wall...