Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN
Wanda Mae Davis
Sep 21, 2024
Wanda Mae (Zink) Davis passed away on September 21, 2024 at the Bee Hive Home in Scottsburg, Indiana. She was 99 years old. Born February 4, 1925 in Salem, to Hazel Grubb Zink and Merle Zink, Wanda was the oldest child of three, with two younger brothers, Lanny Zink of Salem, In and Charles Irvin Zink of Columbus, Indiana. Wanda...
Nathan J. Worley Jr.
Sep 19, 2024
Nathan J. Worley Jr., age 64, of Campbellsburg, passed away Saturday, September 21 at his home.
Nathan was born January 25, 1960, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, the son of Nathan Worley Sr. and Evon Smith. He was a retired ironworker for Bamburg Steel. He was an Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Doris Dotson Grant, a brother:...
Tony Russell Wagoner
Sep 19, 2024
Tony Russell Wagoner, age 81, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital.
Mr. Wagoner was born October 29, 1942 in Borden, Indiana, the son of Russell and Genevieve Rutherford Wagoner. Mr. Wagoner was an Army Vietnam Veteran, he retired from Ford Motor Truck Company after 39 years. Mr. Wagoner was a Borden High...
Stephen G Cole
Sep 15, 2024
Stephen G. Cole, age 61, of Scottsburg, passed away Sunday, September 15 at Norton Hospital in Louisville.
Stephen was born September 4, 1963, in Salem, the son of Thornton Lee Horine and Julia Cole Horine. He was disabled but had previously worked as a farm hand and construction worker.
He is survived by his children: Heidi Chambers of Salem, Heather Cole of...
Jack Albert Knock
Sep 10, 2024
Jack Albert Knock, age 98 of Campbellsburg, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at his home, with his family by his side.
Mr. Knock was born September 9, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio son of John Bernard Knock and Dora Bauer Knock. He was a member of Sugar Creek Christian Church and was a member of the Washington County Cattleman’s Association. Mr....
Lee H Neal Jr.
Aug 27, 2024
Mr. Lee H. Neal Jr., age 59, of Austin, formerly of Lexington, IN, passed away Tuesday, August 27 at his home.
Mr. Neal was born September 14, 1964 in Louisville, Kentucky the son of Bob and Sharon Baker Neal.
Lee is survived by is survived by three sons: Trenton Neal of Dayton, OH, Michael Lady of Florida, Austin Neal of Charlestown, a...
Michael Wheat
Aug 26, 2024
Mr. Michael Wheat, age 64, of Campbellsburg, passed away Monday, August 26 at his home.
Mr. Wheat was born December 10, 1959, in New Albany, Indiana, the son of Robert and Linda Grant. He was a former truck driver.
Michael is survived by his wife: Brenda Bender Wheat, a stepson: Kenny Kaltofen, two stepdaughters: Chasity Smothers and Jennifer Kaltofen, a sister: Pamela...
Roberta Sue Rockey
Aug 24, 2024
Mrs. Roberta Sue Rockey, age 86, of Pekin, passed away Saturday, August 24 at Maple Manor Christian Home in Sellersburg.
Mrs. Rockey was born November 8, 1937 in Pineville, Kentucky, the daughter of Speed and Sarah Madden Crawford.
She is preceded in death by her husband: Harold Rockey Sr., a son: Harold Rockey Jr., a sister: Marie Webb, a grandson: Zachary Robards,...
Dennis R. Simpson
Aug 24, 2024
Mr. Dennis R. Simpson, age 83, of Salem, passed away Saturday, August 24 at Meadowview Health & Rehab.
Mr. Simpson was born February 19, 1941 in Washington County the son of Ernest and Gladys M. Bowers Simpson. He was a United States Army Veteran and served in the Army National Guard. He retired from Leader Publishing Company. Dennis was a member...
Marjorie Denien
Aug 20, 2024
Marjorie (Russell) Denien, 97, passed away peacefully on August 20th, 2024. She was born in Salem, Indiana on May 13th, 1927 to Charley and Mary Pearl Russell on the family farm. She graduated from Salem High School in 1945. Marjorie married John Denien on December 18th, 1947; they celebrated 70 years together. She was a homemaker until her and John...
Christine Meree Redkey
Aug 17, 2024
Mrs. Christine Meree Redkey, age 50, of North Vernon, passed away Saturday, August 17 at Norton Hospital in Louisville.
Mrs. Redkey was born November 29, 1973 in Fort Knox the daughter of Robert and Delonna Watts Duncan.
She is survived by her husband: Tom Redkey of North Vernon, three sons: Micheal Duncan, Tommy Redkey III, and Jason Duncan all of North Vernon,...
Stanley Ledford
Aug 16, 2024
Mr. Stanley Ledford, age 71 of Campbellsburg, passed away August 16, 2024 at University of Louisville.
Mr. Ledford was born July 25, 1953 in Salem, the son of Daniel and Geneva Napier Ledford. Mr. Ledford retired from GKN Sinter Metals.
Mr. Ledford is survived by his sons, Steven Ledford of Campbellsburg and Daniel Ledford of Salem. He is survived by his brother,...
Henry Zielsdorf
Aug 14, 2024
Mr. Henry Zielsdorf, age 84, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, August 14 at Salem Crossing.
Mr. Zielsdorf was born March 18, 1940, in Illinois, the son of William F. and Cora M. Lasher Zielsdorf. He was a retired security worker. He was a Navy veteran and then served in the National Guard. He attended Westside Baptist Church.
Henry was preceded in death...
Brian "Opie" S. Cooper
Aug 7, 2024
Brian “Opie” Cooper, age 46, of Salem passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at his home.
Mr. Cooper was born March 14, 1978 in New Albany, Indiana, the son of Ronnie and Mary Harris Cooper. He attended Faith Baptist Church. He graduated from Indiana State and was the owner of Cooper Insurance Agency.
Mr. Cooper is survived by his parents, two children:...
Joyce D. Bennett
Aug 2, 2024
Joyce D “Joy” Bennett, age 94, of Salem, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024 at Baptist Health Floyd.
Mrs. Bennett was born September 19, 1929 in Washington County, the daughter of Raymond H. Hauger and Lillian E. Boston Hauger. She was a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Salem, the Study Club and Co-Owner of Bennett’s Clothing for 52 years....
Jacqueline Demlow
Aug 1, 2024
Jacqueline Kaye Demlow, known by most as Jackie, passed away on August 1, 2024, at 2:18 a.m. surrounded by her loved ones. Jackie was a cherished peacemaker among her family and a dedicated elementary school teacher for 33 years. Jackie was born on July 10, 1946, as Jacqueline Kaye Foertsch to her loving parents, Robert and Opal Foertsch. Jackie grew...
Bryan S. Winslow
Jul 31, 2024
Mr. Bryan S. Winslow, age 63, of Underwood, passed away Wednesday, July 31 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.
Mr. Winslow was born March 16, 1961, in Pasadena, California, the son of Robert Allen Winslow and Bonnie Mae Weaver Winslow. He was a graduate of Salem High School, and earned his Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University. He was a member...
Julianna "Judy" Lyles
Jul 27, 2024
Julianna “Judy” Lyles (Malloy) was born on September 9, 1937 in Jackson County Indiana to Francis and Ruby Malloy. She later moved to Salem, Indiana.
Judy Lyles departed this life peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Lyles, her father, Francis Malloy, her mother, Ruby Malloy, her sisters, Wilma Blankenbaker...
Norma Marshall
Jul 23, 2024
Mrs. Norma Jean Marshall, age 92, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, July 23 at her home.
Mrs. Marshall was born November 8, 1931, in Clark County, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph and Ruth Bruner Lewellen. She was a member of Canton Christian Church. Norma was previously employed by Smith Cabinet and Bata Shoe Company. She was known by everyone as Miss...
Jerald R. Engleman
Jul 23, 2024
Jerald R. Engleman age 79, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, July 23 at The Salem Crossing.
Mr. Engleman was born April 12, 1945 in New Albany, the son of Hershel A. Engleman and Viola S. Scott Engleman. He was a member of the Chapel Hill Christian Church and was in the National Guard. He retired from Ford after 30 years of...
