Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN

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...

Jun 30, 2021

Larry “Bucky” R. Collier, age 75,  passed away June 30, 2021 at the Louisville VA Medical Center.  He was born at home in Salem, Indiana on November 6, 1945, son of Floyd and Ronea Setser Collier.

He was a 1964 graduate from Salem High School and served in the US Navy during Vietnam. He was...

Jun 30, 2021

Jonna Kay Potter (Maudlin), 58, Campbellsburg, IN found her way Home into the loving arms of God on June 30, 2021, her spirit undoubtedly singing and dancing all the way. She was born August 19, 1962 in Salem, Indiana the daughter of Stanley and Sally G. Atkins Maudlin.

Her all too soon homegoing is felt deeply by...

Jun 28, 2021

Mrs. Teresa Behnke, age 59, of Salem, passed away Monday, June 28 at her home.

Mrs. Behnke was born September 14, 1961 in Salem the daughter of Claude and Mary Louise Russel Knight.  She was a member of Christian Home Fellowship.  Teresa was an employee of Hitachi Cable.

Teresa is survived by her husband:  Allen...

Jun 23, 2021

Mrs. Oma Tompkins, age 75, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, June 23 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.

Mrs. Tompkins was born November 30, 1945 in Harlan, Kentucky the daughter of Chester and Opha Nantz Green.  She attended High Street Church of Christ, and a member of the American Legion Post #41.  She was known for...

Jun 21, 2021

Mr. Denny Lee Decker, age 45, of Salem, passed away Monday, June 21 at his home.

Mr. Decker was born March 9, 1976 in Bowling Green, Kentucky the son of Ova D. Decker and Faye Brooks Decker Minton.  He was a car fanatic and the best mechanic there was.  He would give the shirt off his back...

Jun 20, 2021

Mr. Jack Shelby Rowland, age 93, of Salem, passed away Sunday, June 20 at his home.

Mr. Rowland was born March 31, 1928 in Arthur, Tennessee the son of Wiley and Dora Evelyn Brooks Rowland. Jack was a member of Salem Church of the Nazarene. He was retired from AKZO of Louisville, and a former...

Jun 19, 2021

Mrs. Edna Mae Ratliff, age 91, of Salem, passed away Saturday, June 19 at Salem Crossing.

Mrs. Ratliff was born January 29, 1930 in Washington County, Indiana the daughter of Wilbur E. and Anna Ragains Doan.  She was a former employee of G.C. Murphy and Meadow View Health Care in Salem. She was a member of Salem...

Jun 13, 2021

Mrs. Mary Jane Hartley, age 86, of Campbellsburg passed away Sunday, June 13 at her home.

Mrs. Hartley was born July 21, 1934 in Mitchell, Indiana the daughter of Everett and Mabel Bowers Conley.  She was a retired employee of Jean’s Extrusions and a member of New Hope United Methodist Church.

Mary Jane was preceded...

Jun 11, 2021

Mr. Robert Louis Shull, age 98, of Salem, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021, at Dorset Place Assisted Living, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Robert was born on November 1, 1922, in Salem, Indiana to James Dawson and Jossie Baker Shull.

Robert L. Shull was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army for three...

Jun 3, 2021

Robbie Eugene Lyles, age 43, of Salem, passed away Thursday, June 3 at St. Vincent Hospital in Salem.

Mr. Lyles was born March 1, 1978 in Salem, Indiana the son of Bryant and Rita Nice Lyles.  He was an employee of GKN Sinter Metals.

Robbie is survived by his significant other:  Jenny Lockard...

May 31, 2021

Mr. Jacob W. Lengel, age 31, of Salem, passed away Monday, May 31.

Jacob was born February 1, 1990 in Frystown, Pennsylvania the son of Robert and Rachel Noll Lengel.  He was a water man for Temple and Temple in Salem.

He is survived by his children:  Elaina Lengel of Pekin, Rosie Lengel of Salem,...