Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN

May 19, 2021

Mr. Charles Glenn “Sonny” Tatlock, age 77, of Gainesville, Florida, formerly of Salem, died Wednesday, May 19 in Gainesville.

Mr. Tatlock was born October 20, 1943 in Connersville, Indiana the son of Glenn A. and Margaret E. Callahan Tatlock.  He was the retired owner of Sonny’s Radiator, formerly Webster’s Arco.  He was a Vietnam War Navy veteran....

May 19, 2021

Mr. Jerald M. Humphrey, age 87, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, May 19 at Salem Crossing.

Mr. Humphrey was born May 10, 1934 in Campbellsburg the son of Roger and LaVere Rosenbaum Humphrey. Jerald was the former Manager at Farmers PCA in Salem, and the Owner of Humphrey Real Estate. He was a member of Mt. Tabor...

May 7, 2021

Debra Sue Sember was born to Richard Byrle Leedy and Opal Faye Shouse Leedy on October 22, 1957 in Scott County, Indiana.  She passed away peacefully at her home on May 7, 2021 at 4:26PM surrounded by the love of her children and was preceded in death by her parents, a brother:  Donnie Leedy  and a sister:  Carol Cook....

May 6, 2021

Robert L. Holler (91) of Salem, Indiana passed May 06, 2021.

On the day of his death, Bob said, “People always asked me what my hobbies were.  I didn’t have time for hobbies.  I’m a people person.  I like to be with people!”  For a man like Bob Holler, his legacy has been written through decades of...

May 6, 2021

Mary Lou Denny, 89, of Pekin, passed away on May 6th, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. in her home in Pekin, IN.

Mary Lou Denny was born to Russell and Helen Bishop on February 12th, 1932 in Palmyra, Indiana.   She went to school at Pekin High School.  She married Robert Denny on March 2nd, 1951 in Pekin.  She...

May 2, 2021

Steven B. “Blake” Coats, age 18, of Salem, passed away Sunday May 2, 2021 at University of Louisville Hospital.

Steven was born October 29, 2002 in Clark County, Indiana the son of Steven L. Coats and Karla A. Sieg.  He was a student and worked part-time for Weapons Pro Gun Store.

He is survived by...

May 2, 2021

Mr. Elmer O. “Butch” Rodman, age 80, of Hardinsburg, passed away Sunday, May 2 at Meadowview Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Rodman was born January 31, 1941 in Austin, Indiana the son of Ellis Rodman and Edna Atkins Rodman. He was retired from Child Craft Industries after 43 years.

He is survived by a daughter:...

Apr 30, 2021

Mrs. Peggy L. Bagshaw, age 87, of Corydon, passed away Friday, April 30 at Harrison Springs Health Campus.

Mrs. Bagshaw was born July 4, 1933 in Campbellsburg the daughter of Lovell and Beatrice Chastain Brown. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Hamilton, a...

Apr 27, 2021

Mr. Lonnie “Tony” A. Sands, age 74, of Medora, passed away Tuesday, April 27 at his home.

Mr. Sands was born September 4, 1946 in New Albany, Indiana the son of Gerald Sands Sr. and Mildred Catherine James Sands.  He was a former offshore driller and bricklayer.  He also previously worked for Kimball’s and Schwartz Pharmaceutical in...

Apr 20, 2021

Mr. Gary Lee Green, age 75, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, April 20 at his home.

Mr. Green was born October 15, 1945 in Paoli, Indiana the son of William and Rose Harvey Green.  He was a retired Entrepreneur. Gary was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, a founding member of Canton Lion’s Club and Army...

Apr 20, 2021

Mr. Michael L. Long, age 59, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, April 20 at his home.

Mr. Long was born May 31, 1961 in California the son of Leon Long and Evelyn Hardin.  He was an Ironworker.

Michael is survived by his wife:  Misty Coats Long.  They were married July 6, 2013.  He is also...

Apr 11, 2021

Mr. William R. “Bill” VanCleave, age 76, of Livonia, passed away Sunday, April 11 at Baptist Health Floyd.

Mr. VanCleave was born March 4, 1945 in Livonia the son of Roscoe Davis VanCleave and Lucille Elliott VanCleave.  He was a graduate of Salem High School, Class of 1963.  Bill was a lifetime farmer and also served as...

Apr 9, 2021

Mr. Monty Dale Tompkins, age 74, of Salem, passed away Friday, April 9 at Salem Crossing.

Mr. Tompkins was born September 17, 1946 in Washington County, Indiana the son of Herman and Pauline Saylor Tompkins.  He was a retired employee of Babbit’s Construction.  He was a member of American Legion.

Monty is survived by his...

Apr 5, 2021

Phillip Ray Cornwell, 60, of Seymour, Indiana, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 in Clearwater, Florida with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 27, 1961 in Salem, Indiana, to Marvin and Martha (Banks) Cornwell.

Phillip’s loving personality made him a friend to all he came into contact with. He was a...

Mar 31, 2021

Mr. Mark Allen Field, age 71, of Madison, passed away Wednesday, March 31 at Hosparus Inpatient Unit in Louisville.

Mr. Field was born January 20, 1950 in Haubstadt, Indiana the son of Gene and Dorothy Greubel Field.  He was a retired CRNA at Community Hospital in Anderson, Indiana.  He was a former member of Army National Guard....

Mar 30, 2021

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Brooks, age 76, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, March 30 at her home.

Mrs. Brooks was born November 12, 1944 in Washington County, Indiana the daughter of John Beckett and Warrena Minton Beckett.  She was a retired employee of Goodwill and a member of Mt. Hebron Church.

Mary was preceded in death...

Mar 29, 2021

Mrs. Audrey Alice Saylor, age 74, of Salem, passed away Monday, March 29 at Salem Crossing.

Mrs. Saylor was born April 20, 1946 in Washington County, Indiana the daughter of Alex and Altha McCoskey Casey. She attended Enon Baptist Church.

Audrey was preceded in death by her husband:  Leif Saylor, a son:  Mike Merrill, a...

Mar 28, 2021

Mr. Kevin D. Simler, age 57, of Salem, passed away Sunday, March 28 at his home.

Mr. Simler was born October 18, 1963 in Salem the son of Edgar “Dale” and Isma Elizabeth Hurst Simler.  He was a graduate of Salem High School, Class of 1982 and a member of Christian Heritage Chapel.  He was a retired...

Mar 28, 2021

Mrs. Joyce A. Price, age 80, of Pekin, passed away Sunday, March 28 at her home.

Joyce was born May 27, 1940 in Salem, Indiana the daughter of Thomas J. and Celia Irene Hoskins Borden.  She was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church.  She was a graduate of Salem High School, Class of 1958 and retired...

Mar 27, 2021

Mr. Michael Lee Williams, age 66, of Salem, passed away Saturday, March 27 at his home.

Mr. Williams was born September 3, 1954 in Henderson, Kentucky the son of Harry Lee and Patricia Patterson Williams. He was a member of Blue River Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife: Nancy Elaine Griffin Williams, and...