Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN

Jan 1, 1970

Mrs. Sadie M. Brock, age 78, of Salem passed away Wednesday, November 23 at Salem Crossing.

Mrs. Brock was born July 23, 1944 in Oneida, Kentucky the daughter of Howard Bowling and Ella Hudson Bowling. She was a retired cook at the Washington County Jail. She was a member of Highland Missionary Baptist Church.

She...

Jan 1, 1970

Mr. Luther A. Armstrong, age 60, of Salem, passed away Saturday, November 19 at his home.

Mr. Armstrong was born September 14, 1962, in Salem the son of John Dudley (J.D.) and Mayme Sageser Armstrong.  He was a graduate of West Washington High School, Class of 1980.  He was a retired employee of the Town of Orleans. ...

Jan 1, 1970

Mr. Robert L. Buckner, age 71, of Salem, passed away Saturday, October 22 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.

Mr. Buckner was born May 22, 1951 in Canmer, Kentucky the son of Samuel Louis and Virginia Louise Rutledge Buckner. He was a retired truck driver.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Vickie...

Jan 1, 1970

Mrs. Ethel Davidson Conrad age 83, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, August 30 at her home.

Mrs. Conrad was born April 27, 1939, in Bar Creek, Kentucky the daughter of Mack and Addie Sams Potter. She was retired from Smith Cabinet. She was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church.

Ethel was preceded in death...

Jan 1, 1970

Jonathan E. Helmuth, 52, of Salem, son of Emil and Edna Slabaugh Helmuth of Bellafontaine, Ohio, born October 26, 1969.  He died August 27, 2022, due to a tractor accident.  On April 25, 1991, he married Lora Jane Yoder.  He is survived by his wife and parents.

Also surviving are 9 sons and 2 daughters, Keith Philip...

Jan 1, 1970

Mr. James E. McKnight, age 80, of Salem, passed away Saturday, August 6 at Lake Pointe Village in Scottsburg.

Mr. McKnight was born November 17, 1941, in Vienna, Indiana the son of Edwin Wardie and Laurel Imogene Collings McKnight.  He was an over the road truck driver, a former employee of the Sears store in Clarksville, and...

Jan 1, 1970

Wesley Eugene Goss of Vallonia, 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 19 after a long battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by parents Marion and Matilda (Schamel) Goss, and siblings Parvin Goss, Wilma Hardin, Marie Emery, and Betty Jo Albertson. Wesley is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty (Hammack) Goss;...

Jan 1, 1970

Mr. Charles D. Fordyce, age 94, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, February 9 at his home.

Mr. Fordyce was born November 20, 1927 in Salem, Indiana the son of Morton “Doc” and Agnes Nicholson Fordyce. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Charles joined the Navy at the age of 16, after his parents signed for...

Jan 1, 1970

Tyson Lee Alexander, age 27, of Salem passed away Tuesday, December 28 at Harrison County Hospital.

Tyson was born May 20, 1994 in Louisville, Kentucky the son of Chris Alexander and Misty Moore McGill. He was a 2012 Salem High School Graduate. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors, and loved playing high school football.

He...

Jan 1, 1970

Allen Charles Guenthner, age 69, of Salem, Indiana, returned to his Heavenly Father June 27, 2021.

He was born to Joseph Leopold and Helen Marie (Boehm) Guenthner in Louisville, Kentucky on September 29, 1951.

Allen had a passion for music, having sang and played guitar in a band/brotherhood for many decades. He loved camping, hiking,...

Jan 1, 1970

Mrs. Patricia Lynn Burris, age 66, of Salem, passed away Saturday, June 26 at her home.

Mrs. Burris was born May 30, 1955 in Seymour, Indiana the daughter of Delbert Taskey and Louise Holloman Taskey. She was a member of Legacy Life Church, Salem Moose Lodge, and American Legion Post #41. She was a 1973...

Jan 1, 1970

Mrs. Rebecca Lynn Deaton Brewer, age 66, of Salem, went to be with God Monday, June 14 at her home surrounded by family.

Mrs. Brewer was born October 19, 1954 in Salem the daughter of Luther and Lola Mae Powell Deaton. She was a member of Westview Christian Church, where her greatest passion in life was teaching...

Jan 1, 1970

Mr. Gale Adams, age 67, of Salem, passed away Sunday, June 13 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.

Mr. Adams was born June 19, 1953 in Salem the son of Benjamin and Mabel Bea Roney Adams.  He was a member of Living Waters Ministries in Salem.

Gale is survived by his daughter:  Chasity Voris...

Jan 1, 1970

At approximately 1 p.m. Monday, May 17th, John Stanley rolled back the top on his ’67 Mustang and drove into paradise. He would engage anyone in conversation. He loved to share his philosophies and pontificate on the virtues of Purdue basketball. He would always jump at the opportunity to do anything involving his grandchildren.

John was born...

Jan 1, 1970

Mr. James P. Moore, age 74, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, March 9 at BeeHive Homes of Scottsburg.

Mr. Moore was born March 3, 1947 in Salem, Indiana the son of Carroll C. and Catherine L. Moore. He was an Army National Guard Veteran. A Washington County Councilman at Large for many years. A volunteer fireman for...

Jan 1, 1970

Ms. Whitney L. Bacon, age 29, of Salem, passed away Monday, January 25 at her home.

Ms. Bacon was born April 5, 1991 in Corpus Christi, Texas the daughter of Donald and Tracy Woodward Bacon. She was employed at the Moose Lodge and in payroll for B&B Railroad Salvage. She was a member of the VFW.

Jan 1, 1970

Mrs. Helen A. Chastain, age 82, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, September 9 at Salem Crossing.

Mrs. Chastain was born August 17, 1938 in Campbellsburg, Indiana the daughter of Everrett and Wilma Hedrick Qualkinbush. She was a member of Westview Christian Church, Phi Beta Psi Sorority, and the Red Hat Society. She was a former...

Jan 1, 1970

Mrs. Carol A. Chastain, age 65, of Salem passed away Sunday, April 19 at her home.

Mrs. Chastain was born February 6, 1955 in Washington County, Indiana the daughter of Marvin Hoke and Mary Wheat Brewer.  She was a retired employee of Tecumseh.

Carol is survived by her husband:  Terry Chastain. They were married February...

Jan 1, 1970

Mr. Salvador Garcia, age 57, of Salem, passed away Thursday, December 5 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Mr. Garcia was born March 18, 1962 in Tenayuca, Zacatecas, Mexico the son of Ramon and Aniceta Cervantes Garcia.  He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Salem.  He was a welder and boilermaker for Phoenix...

Jan 1, 1970

Mr. Gerald Marker age 88 of Campbellsburg, passed away Friday, June 28 at The Beehive in Georgetown.

Mr. Marker was born August 31, 1930 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the son of Herbert and Ruth Ellis Marker. He was a retired Unites States Airforce veteran, and auto mechanic. He was also a member of the...