Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN

Sep 14, 2021

Mr. Arthur F. Smith, age 87, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, September 14 at Meadow View Health Care Center.

Mr. Smith was born April 7, 1934 in Pasadena, California the son of Dr. Cecil and Helen FitzSimmons Smith. The family lived in California and Missouri, where Dr. Smith died, until 1972.  Then they moved to Salem.  Arthur...

Sep 10, 2021

Mrs. Quinita Fay Woodall, age 81, of Pekin passed away Friday, September 10 at her home.

Mrs. Woodall was born August 24, 1940 in Akron, Ohio the daughter of Pug and Carol Wiseman Bartram.

She is survived by a son: Eric Goad of Salem, a daughter: Teresa Fore (Larry) of Pekin, a brother:...

Sep 9, 2021

Mr. Hershel A. Harrison Jr. age 81, of Salem, passed away Thursday, September 9 at his home.

Mr. Harrison was born March 9, 1940 in Boyle, Mississippi the son of Hershel A. and Lillie Mae Aycock Harrison. He was a United States Navy Veteran, serving his country from June 1960 to June 1964. Hershel was a member...

Sep 8, 2021

“A good heart has stopped beating, but a heart that has touched so many lives can’t help but live on in those it loved”

Marie Lowery, age 78, of Salem passed away Wednesday, September 8 at St. Vincent Salem.

Marie Lowery was born August 9, 1943 in Cooper, Texas the daughter of Elmer and Claudia...

Sep 4, 2021

Mary Sue Sparrow, age 67, passed away Saturday, September 4 at Baptist Health Louisville.

Mary was born January 20, 1954 in Greencastle, Indiana the daughter of Earl and Betty Wills Spurgeon.  She was a homemaker.

She is survived by a son:  Virgil Sparrow (Kourtney) of Salem, a daughter:  Ginger Gibson (Donald) of Salem, a brother: ...

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...