Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN
Elizabeth P Topalis
Mar 14, 2025
Mrs. Elizabeth P. Topalis, age 67, of Salem, passed away Friday, March 14 at her home.
Elizabeth was born August 7, 1957, in Manchester, New Hampshire, the daughter of Edward and Pauline Payer Fleury. She was a member of River of Living Waters Church in Salem.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband: David Topalis of Salem and a brother: Gerald Fleury of...
Roseanna Marie Napier
Mar 13, 2025
Mrs. Roseanna Marie Napier, age 61, of Salem, passed away Thursday, March 13 at Baptist Health Floyd.
Roseanna was born July 30, 1963 in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of Ambrose and Gertrude Barrett Turner. She was an employee of Dairy Queen.
Roseanna married Lawrence Napier Jr. on August 7, 1989. She is survived by her husband: Lawrence of Salem, three sons: Mason...
Laura Elsie Sowder
Mar 13, 2025
Laura Elsie Sowder, age 90 of Salem, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 in her home.
Mrs. Sowder was born February 14, 1935 in London, Kentucky, the daughter of Orlando Gray and Louisa Bundy Gray. Mrs. Sowder was retired from Baird Moble Homes.
Mrs. Sowder is survived by her son Gary Sowder (Tammi) of Salem, two daughters, Patricia Shepherd (Bruce) of Salem...
Herbert J. Mauck Jr.
Mar 10, 2025
Herbert J. "Herbie" Mauck Jr. (1949-2025)
Herbert J. "Herbie" Mauck Jr., a devoted family man, proud veteran, and outdoors enthusiast, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center. He was 76 years old.
Born on February 1, 1949, in Salem, Indiana, Herbie was the son of Herbert Mauck Sr. and Thelma Casey Mauck. He graduated from...
Effie Marie Irwin
Mar 1, 2025
Mrs. Effie Marie Irwin, age 83, of Campbellsburg, passed away Saturday, March 1 at Salem Crossing.
Mrs. Irwin was born May 3, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana the daughter of Charles Henry Chastain and Mary Alice Overton Chastain. She was a member of Orleans Wesleyan Church.
Effie is survived by her husband: Dale Irwin. They were married December 10, 1960. She is also...
Debra Davidson
Feb 28, 2025
Mrs. Debra Davidson, age 69, of Salem, passed away Friday, February 28 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.
Mrs. Davidson was born September 23, 1955, in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Donald Anthony Young and Carlie Avis Hall Bedford. Debra was a former employee of the Jacket Factory, Kimball Manufacturing, and American Rental.
Mrs. Davidson is survived by her husband: Milford...
Daniel “Bubby” Kevin Becraft
Feb 27, 2025
Daniel Kevin Becraft AKA Bubby, reunited with his parents, Porter Becraft and Delores Drew, sister Sherry, Special niece Lindsey and Maternal and Paternal Mamaw and Papaw Becraft and Motsinger on February 27, 2025.
Danny was born on September 4, 1955 in Salem, Indiana. He spent his childhood years in the Pekin/Salem area until the age of 14, where he moved to...
Debra A Hall
Feb 18, 2025
Debra A. Hall, age 78, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, February 18 at her home.
Mrs. Hall was born August 13, 1946 in Kentucky the daughter of Leland Hart and Helen Carty Hart.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Elmo Levi Hall on January 18, 2021. She is also preceded in death by a step-son: Eric Hall, a sister: Billie...
Arnold Eugene Duncan
Feb 18, 2025
Arnold Eugene Duncan, age 60, of Livonia, passed away Tuesday, February 18 at Meadow View Health Care and Rehab.
Arnold was born May 28, 1964 in Salem, Indiana the son of John and Oma Roark Duncan.
Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, and step-father: Lloyd Crane, and four brothers: Robert Duncan, Charles R. Duncan, James "Bill" Duncan and John Duncan...
Ramona Wilson
Feb 16, 2025
Ramona Wilson, age 87 of Salem, passed away Sunday, February 16 at Baptist Health Floyd.
Mrs. Wilson was born December 22, 1937 in Monroe City, Knox County Indiana, the daughter of Paul E. Reel and Blanche Adams Reel. She was a member of Westview Christian Church.
Mrs. Wilson is survived by her brother: Dan (Pat) Reel of Jeffersonville a sister: Donna Sweeney...
Jeffery Trent Perry
Feb 14, 2025
Jeffery Trent Perry, age 67, of Orleans, passed away Friday, February 14 at Baptist Health Floyd.
Mr. Perry was born October 30, 1957, in Salem, the son of Finley and Lucille Brading Perry. He was a former employee of Kimball's and former manager of Party Time Liquors.
Jeffery was preceded in death by his wife: Linda Perry, two sisters: Debbie Hein and...
Roy Lee Beams
Feb 12, 2025
Mr. Roy Lee Beams, age 72, of Pekin, passed away Wednesday, February 12 at Baptist Health Floyd.
Mr. Beams was born February 18, 1952 in Salem the son of Roy Kenneth Beams and Doris Lee Hoke. He was retired as a general mechanic for General Motors. He was a member and trustee at Old Blue River Christian Church.
He is survived by...
Newanna Myers
Feb 11, 2025
Mrs. Newanna Myers, age 93, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, February 11 at Baptist Health Floyd.
Mrs. Myers was born September 24, 1931 in Harlen County, Kentucky the daughters of Pearl and Fleeta Clem Howard. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church.
Newanna is preceded in death by her husband: Jerry Myers, a daughter: Joyce Rainbolt, and her parents.
She is survived...
Leona B. Baker
Feb 10, 2025
Leona B. Baker, age 87 of Salem, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Salem Crossing.
Mrs. Baker was born October 15, 1937 in Pekin, the daughter of Everett Leach and Dorothy Wade Leach. She was a member of the Pekin Church of God. Leona retired from Smith Cabinet.
Mrs. Baker is survived by her daughter, Connie Carmichael of Seymour, a...
Bobby Gene Bramer
Feb 7, 2025
Bobby Gene Bramer of Salem, IN, passed away on February 7, 2025, in the Meadow View Nursing Home after a long illness. Bobby was 66 years old. Bobby was born on November 3, 1958, in Los Angeles, CA, to Gladys Rebecca Bobo and Melvin Bramer.
Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Trisha Bramer and sister Lisa Powell....
Kevin E Lawson
Feb 5, 2025
Mr. Kevin E. Lawson, age 65, of Pekin passed away Wednesday, February 5 at his home.
Mr. Lawson was born August 18, 1959, in Salem,the son of Edward C. Lawson and Benita J. Cauble Lawson. He was a 1977 graduate of Eastern High School. He was a member of Pekin Methodist Church. He was a retired truck driver for Pro Laminators....
Christopher Owen
Feb 3, 2025
Christopher Anthony Owen 55, Shepherdsville, Kentucky died Monday, February 3, 2025 at his residence. He was born August 1, 1969, in Louisville, Kentucky to Charles Wade Owen and Sharon Rose Owen. He was an employee of Amazon Fulfillment Center (SDF4). He was a fun loving, laid back man and had the gift of filling the room with laughter wherever he...
Bonnie E. Gould
Feb 2, 2025
Bonnie E. Gould, age 83, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital.
Mrs. Gould was born September 4, 1941 in Salem, the daughter of Oren and Helen Jones Purlee. She was retired from Tecumseh and was the Clerk Treasure of Saltillo.
Mrs. Gould is survived by her sons, Shawn (Kristi) and Trent Gould, her grandchildren, Ashley Goodwin...
Charles "Charlie" D Duncan
Jan 29, 2025
Mr. Charles “Charlie” D. Duncan, age 71, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, January 29 at Norton Clark Hospital.
Mr. Duncan was born December 22, 1953 in Washington County, Indiana the son of John David Duncan Sr. and Oma Roark Duncan. He was a class of 1972 graduate of West Washington High School. Charlie was a Master Mechanic for Ascendance Truck Center...
June Iris Fishburn
Jan 29, 2025
Mrs. June Iris Fishburn, age 84, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, January 29 at Salem Crossing.
Mrs. Fishburn was born June 10, 1940 in Corbin, Kentucky the daughter of Jess McVay and Nellie Eaton McVay. She was retired from Childcraft in Salem. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church, and attended Big Springs Church of Christ.
On May 16, 1975 June...
