Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN

Oct 25, 2021

Mrs. Isma Elizabeth Simler, age 90, of Salem, passed away Monday, October 25 at her home.

Mrs. Simler was born November 13, 1930, in Corydon, Indiana the daughter of Kenneth and Lavine Schuppert Hurst. She was a member of Christian Heritage Chapel and was retired from Dr. Rodney Hard’s office.

Isma married...

Oct 24, 2021

Mr. Jeremy D. Pate, age 44, of Palmyra, passed away Sunday, October 24 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.

Mr. Pate was born March 24, 1977, in Louisville, Kentucky the son of Ellis Pate and Patricia Williams Wills.  He was a graduate of West Washington High School, Class of 1995.  He was a track inspector for...

Oct 22, 2021

Mr. Randall Allen Barnes, age 74, of Spokane, Washington, passed away October 22 at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane.

Randall was born February 17, 1947, in Scott County, Indiana the son of John Cozadd Barnes and Anita Belle Cole Barnes. He was an Army veteran and a retired semi- truck driver.

He is survived by...

Oct 22, 2021

Mr. Larry E. Barnett, age 72, of Salem, passed away Friday, October 22 at his home.

Larry was born July 4, 1949, in Campbellsburg, Indiana the son of George Barnett and Alice Tankersley Weis. He was retired from American Life Insurance Company. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church.

Larry is survived by his...

Oct 20, 2021

Anna Ruth Tegarden was welcomed to her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

Ann was born May 1, 1939 in Harlan, KY.  She was the daughter of Orville Sr. and Delora Witt Middleton. Ann had 5 siblings Evalyn (Brown), Orville Jr., Barbara (Robinson), Walter, and Phyllis (Persinger).

Ann married Lee Edward Tegarden in May...

Oct 19, 2021

Mr. Miles Kent Packwood, age 68, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, October 19 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

Mr. Packwood was born August 26, 1953, in Salem the son of Harold and Mabel Thixton Packwood.  He was a 1972 graduate of Salem High School and was a retired employee of GKN.  He attended Northside Christian Church....

Oct 16, 2021

Mr. Fred H. Roe, age 74, of Pekin passed away Saturday, October 16 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.

Mr. Roe was born February 13, 1947 in Olive Hill, Kentucky the son of John Charles and Norma Counts Roe. He was a United States Army Veteran. Fred was a member of the First Baptist Church of...

Oct 12, 2021

Mrs. Debra L. “Debbie” Kuntz, age 56, of Campbellsburg, passed away Tuesday, October 12 at Meadow View Health Care Center.

Mrs. Kuntz was born June 5, 1965, in Salem the daughter of Russell E. and Patricia S. Cress Hopkins.  Debbie was an employee of Washington County Division of Child Services.

Debbie is survived by her...

Oct 12, 2021

Mrs. Deanna Marlene Winslow, age 72, of Salem passed away Tuesday, October 12 at UofL Hospital.

Mrs. Winslow was born August 26, 1949 in Salem the daughter of Jesse D. Enochs Jr. and Elizabeth Marie Wingler Enochs. She was retired from Valeo Sylvania in Seymour.

She is survived by a son: Ronnie Mays Jr. (Linda)...

Oct 11, 2021

Dr. Michael “Keith” Coots, age 67, of West Baden Springs, passed away Monday, October 11 at IU Health, Bloomington.

Dr. Coots was born December 4, 1953, in Jeffersonville the son of Louis M. and Effie Mae Plummer Coots.  He was a retired clinical and forensic Psychologist for Life Spring Mental Health Services in Paoli.   He was a...

Oct 10, 2021

Mr. Eugene Robert Powell, age 92, of Salem, passed away October 10, 2021 at Salem Crossing with his daughters at his side. The family wishes to convey their gratitude to the staff at Salem Crossing for their excellent love and care.

Eugene was born December 8, 1928, in Louisville, Kentucky the son of Marshall and Barbara Schroll...

Oct 10, 2021

Mr. Ova J. Davidson, age 83, of Salem, passed away Sunday, October 10 at Robley Rex VA Medical Center.

Mr. Davidson was born February 1, 1938 in Clay County, Kentucky the son of Ossie Davidson and Nannie Melton Davidson. He was a United State Navy Veteran. He was a member of the Salem Moose Lodge #2380 and...

Oct 7, 2021

Mrs. Kelly L. Kessinger, age 54, of Fredericksburg, passed away Thursday, October 7 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital.

Mrs. Kessinger was born September 16, 1967, in New Albany, Indiana the daughter of Jerry Walker and Ruth Lone McClure.

Kelly is survived by her husband:  Leslie Kessinger of Fredericksburg, two sons:  Leslie Kessinger Jr....

Oct 7, 2021

David L. “Twinkie” Griffitts, age 52, of Salem passed away Thursday, October 7.

David was born February 23, 1969, in Salem the son of Robert Griffitts and Mary Lou Florence Griffitts.  He was a member of Salem Moose Lodge, American Legion, and Salem Eagles.  He was a past officer for Abate of Indiana, Region 9.  He worked...

Oct 6, 2021

Mr. Jerry McKnight, age 79, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, October 6 at his home.

Mr. McKnight was born July 7, 1942 in Salem the son of Mervin and Ethel Peden McKnight.  He was a retired construction worker.  He was a member of Blue River Baptist Church.  Jerry loved the outdoors and fishing.

Jerry is...

Oct 6, 2021

Mr. Dale Simler, age 92, passed away at his home in the early morning on October 6, 2021.

Dale was born August 12, 1929 in Valley City, Indiana.  He later moved to Corydon where he graduated from Corydon High School and was soon after drafted in to the United States Army in May of 1952. ...

Oct 5, 2021

Mrs. Janice C. Adkins, age 75, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, October 5 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.

Mrs. Adkins was born August 20, 1946 in Campbellsburg the daughter of George and Vandatta Hougland Compton. Janice was a member of Westside Church of Christ. She was a class of 1964 Salem High School graduate. Janice...

Oct 5, 2021

Mrs. Anita Darlene Miller, age 86, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, October 5 at her home.

Mrs. Miller was born July 7, 1935 in Orleans, Indiana the daughter of Maurice and Goldie Maulvaney LaDuke. She was a member of Westview Christian Church, where she served with the Westview Wee Worship Team, the Friendly Neighbors Homemaker Club, and...

Oct 4, 2021

Mr. Donald R. Ashley, age 77, of Salem, passed away Monday, October 4 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.

Mr. Ashley was born December 19, 1943 in Louisville, Kentucky the son of James Ashley and Eula Hawkins Belviy.  He was raised in New Albany by his mother and step-father:  Frank Belviy.  He was a graduate of...

Oct 1, 2021

Mr. Marvin Lee Sease, age 76, of Salem, passed away Friday, October 1 at his home.

Mr. Sease was born September 3, 1945 in Salem the son of Harry Sease and Mildred Nale Sease. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was a member Faith Baptist Church, and a former member of Western Hill Golf Club....