Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN
Jane Anne Brewer
Dec 9, 2024
With deep sadness, we announce that Jane Anne (Burgin) Brewer beloved and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother passed away on December 9, 2024.
Jane was born on October 8, 1938 in Wooster, Ohio, the first child of the late Dr. John Meredith Burgin and Elsie (Foster) Burgin. Jane’s father died when she was two and her mother later remarried...
Mary Virginia Henry
Dec 3, 2024
Mary Virginia Pierson Henry, age 96, of Lugoff, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, December 3 at her home.
Mary was born September 28, 1928, to Carl and Ethel McClure Pierson. Mary’s family lovingly referred to her as “The Legend”.
She is survived by her sons: Richard Henry (Jennifer) and Ernest Dillard Jr., three brothers: James Pierson (Delores), Donald Pierson (Sylvia), and Robert...
Sharon Rose Nelson
Dec 3, 2024
Mrs. Sharon Rose Nelson
June 18, 1939 – December 3, 2024
Mrs. Sharon Rose Nelson, age 85, of Salem, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, December 3rd, leaving behind a legacy of service, and dedication to her family and community.
Born on June 18, 1939, in Washington County, Sharon was the daughter of Robert E. Cauble and Ethel Hattabaugh Cauble Schneider....
Clara Marie Shell
Nov 29, 2024
Clara Marie Shell, age 81, of Salem, passed away Friday, November 29, at The Waters of Scottsburg.
Mrs. Shell was born February 14, 1943 in Salem, Indiana the daughter of Burvan and Lovada Davidson Jones. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church and a retired employee of Kimball, Salem Plant.
She was preceded in death by her husband: J.G. Shell, a...
Barbara Ann Roberts
Nov 29, 2024
Mrs. Barbara Ann Roberts, age 92, of Salem, passed away Friday, November 29 at Schneck Memorial Hospital in Seymour.
Barbara was born February 1, 1932, in Fort Ritner, Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Olive Williams Horner. She was a homemaker and a member of the church of Latter Day Saints, Salem Branch.
Mrs. Roberts is survived by her husband: John “Larry”...
Lisa Ann Tyler
Nov 22, 2024
Mrs. Lisa Ann Tyler, age 62, of Salem, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at Norton Hospital in Louisville.
Mrs. Tyler was born February 2, 1962 in Salem the daughter of Hobert Walton and Viola Mount Walton. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Salem, and a lifetime member of the American Quarter Horse Association. She was a volunteer...
Ethel Lucille Martin
Nov 22, 2024
Mrs. Ethel Lucille Martin, age 99, of Pekin, passed away Friday, November 22 at her home.
Lucille was born September 15, 1925, in Manson, Iowa the daughter of Samuel Lewis and Viola Catherine Rippy Jones. Her mother passed away when she was small and she was raised by William and Etta Motsinger. She was a member of Salem First Baptist Church,...
Mathilda Cora Mollet
Nov 13, 2024
Mrs. Mathilda Cora Mollet, age 81, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, November 13 at Norton Clark Hospital.
Mrs. Mollet was born March 3, 1943 in Belleville, Illinois the daughter of Wilhelm F. Zielsdorf and Cora May Lasher Zielsdorf. She was retired from Horseshoe Casino. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Paoli. Mathilda loved playing euchre and bowling in...
Lynn R. Rutherford
Nov 11, 2024
Lynn R. Rutherford, age 67 of Salem, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Salem Crossing.
Lynn was born February 21, 1957, in Salem, the son of Robert Howard Rutherford and Mary Frances Owsley Rutherford. He was a member of the Lost River Missionary Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Eastern Star and was a 50-year member...
Laura June Stickels
Nov 9, 2024
Laura June Marshall Stickels, age 91, died on November 9, 2024 at NHC Health Care in
Franklin, Tennessee.
She was born to Elsworth and Frankie (Martin) Marshall on a beautiful morning, June 1, 1933 at
the home of her parents in Washington County. Her name was to be Laura May, but her doctor
suggested they name her Laura “June” since it was such a...
John Alan Stivers
Nov 8, 2024
Mr. John Alan Stivers, age 65, of Campbellsburg, passed away Friday, November 8 at his home.
Mr. Stivers was born December 20, 1958 in Salem the son of Arthur Goble and Alice Marie Kay Stivers. He was retired from Lee Farms.
He is survived by two sons: John Stivers and Travis Stivers both of Campbellsburg, a brother: Eugene Stivers of Salem, three...
Debra Ann Sturdevant
Nov 3, 2024
Ms. Debra Ann Sturdevant, age 60, of Salem, passed away Sunday, November 3 at Baptist Health Floyd.
Debra was born August 9, 1964, in Bartholomew County the daughter of John W. Badger and Anita Ingram Miller. She was a graduate of Salem High School, Class of 1982. She was baptized at the First Christian Church in Salem.
She is survived by her...
Robert R. Williams
Oct 28, 2024
Mr. Robert R. Williams, age 90, of Campbellsburg, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at his home.
Mr. Williams was born July 21, 1934 in Washington County the son of Ray Williams and Hazel Sutton Williams. He retired from ICI Charlestown Plant. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Campbellsburg, and the Orleans Masonic Lodge #153.
He is survived by...
Robert "Bob" Mitchell Elder
Oct 27, 2024
Robert “Bob” Mitchell Elder, age 71, passed away Sunday, October 27, at Norton Clark Hospital.
Mr. Elder was born December 10, 1952 in Louisville, Ky, the son of Cecil Elder and Esther Davis Elder. He was a member of House of Prayer in Jamestown, Tennessee and attended Rivers of Living Waters Church. Mr. Elder was a traveling minister and had retired...
Janet Rose Gibbons
Oct 26, 2024
Janet Rose Gibbons, age 73, of Salem, passed away Saturday, October 26 at her home.
Ms. Gibbons was born March 2, 1951, in Washington County, the daughter of Robert H and Virginia C. Gilstrap Kirby. She was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church. Janet retired from Blue River Stave Mill.
Janet is survived by her significant other, Denver Couch, her son,...
Trey Jackson Fultz
Oct 20, 2024
Trey Jackson Fultz, infant child of Cassidy Jackson and Logan Fultz, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Baptist Health Floyd.
Trey is survived by his parents, his grandparents, Ladonna Garrison Jackson and Keith Jackson of Pekin, Carla and Chuck Fultz of Borden, Great Grandmother, Marilyn Jackson of Borden, Glenda Garrison of Salem, aunts and uncles, Mekessa Jackson (Braydon Barron)...
Larry E Nicholson
Oct 20, 2024
Mr. Larry E. Nicholson, age 83, of Salem, passed away Sunday, October 20 at his home.
Mr. Nicholson was born January 14, 1941, in Salem the son of Wilbur C and Lala Winslow Nicholson. He was a member of Church of God of Prophecy and was a foster parent for National Youth Advocate Program to several kids for over ten years....
James "Tony" Anthony Hessig
Oct 19, 2024
Mr. James “Tony” Anthony Hessig, age 68, of Salem, passed away, Saturday October 19 at Norton Clark Hospital.
Mr. Hessig was born November 25, 1955 in Clark County the son of Harold Hessig and Barbara Naylor Mason. Tony was a 181st Airborne, Army Veteran. He was a former employee of Kimball International, and construction worker. Tony was a member of New...
Craig Thomas Baumann
Oct 16, 2024
Mr. Craig Thomas Baumann, age 66, of Campbellsburg, passed away Wednesday, October 16 at Jasper Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Baumann was born September 4, 1958, in Suffren, New York, the son of Ralph and Mildred Clair Baumann. He retired after 25 years in RV sales in California. After moving to Indiana, Craig worked for Paoli Peaks and Spring Mill State Park.
Craig is...
Lois Krezinski
Oct 15, 2024
Lois (Green) Krezinski, 92, passed away Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, at her home.
Lois was born May 30, 1932, in Andrix Colorado to Giles Green and Carrie Osteen Green.
She was married to Edward Krezinski on October 5, 1953, until his death April 4, 2023, they were married 69 years.
They had two children who survive them. Karen (Robert) Keller of Campbellsburg, Dale...
