Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN
Darwin L. Vergason jr.
May 28, 2025
"Butch" Darwin Leroy Vergason Jr., age 76, passed on May 28, 2025.
Butch was born in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, on March 8, 1949, to Darwin Leroy Vergason Sr. and Anna Louise Gregory Robertson. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Upon his return, he followed his calling and attended Clear Creek Baptist Bible College in Pineville, Kentucky...
Donna C. Norman
May 25, 2025
Mrs. Donna C. Norman, age 78, of Salem, passed away Sunday, May 25 at her home.
Mrs. Norman was born January 17, 1947 in Santa Clara, California the daughter of Ralph Greene and Emma Carley Greene.
Donna is survived by her husband: David Norman of San Diego, California, two sons: Joey Shelly (Christina)of San Diego, CA, and Michael Norman (Dillion) of Arizona,...
Sandy K. Knapp
May 25, 2025
Sandy K. Knapp, age 76, of Salem, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital.
Mrs. Knapp was born February 22, 1949, in Hamburg, Indiana. The daughter of Tom and Ann Hardy Sanford. Sandy was a member of Syria Christian Church. She was the 1st Deputy of the Treasurers Office and a West Washington class of 1967 graduate.
Mrs. Knapp...
Anna Belle Trueblood
May 24, 2025
Anna Belle Martin Trueblood, age 105, of Salem, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Salem Crossing.
Mrs. Trueblood was born March 17, 1920 to Logan J. and Mattie Luse Martin at the Martin home, south of Salem, Indiana. She attended school at College Hill and Pekin, graduating from Pekin High School in 1937. She kept in touch with her classmates...
Tina Ann Ransom
May 20, 2025
Tina Ann Ransom, age 53 of Salem passed away May 20, 2025, at her home.
Mrs. Ransom was born December 20, 1971 in Salem, the daughter of Larry and Priscilla Ann Partin Brewer. Tina attended Legacy Life Church, she was involved with the soup kitchen for the homeless, and was a member of Sparkles and Spurs. She was a former school...
Levi Michael Hebard
May 19, 2025
Levi Michael Hebard, 21, of Salem, passed away Monday, May 19 at his home.
Levi was born March 25, 2004 in Panama City, Florida. He had attended Legacy Life Church in Salem and Restoration Christian Church in Sellersburg. He was an employee of Burger King in Salem and was in training to become an Assistant Manager. He was starting Ivy Tech...
Edward G Nunley
May 16, 2025
Mr. Edward G. Nunley, age 87, of Salem, passed away Friday, May 16 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.
Mr. Nunley was born November 2, 1937, in Neon, Letcher County, Kentucky. He was the son of Carl Edward and Mandy Yeary Nunley. Edward retired from Kimball Manufacturing after 37 years.
Edward married Donna Miller Nunley on May 17, 1986, and she...
David Rutherford
May 15, 2025
David Joe Rutherford, age 74, passed away peacefully on May 15th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
David was born on April 23rd, 1951, in Salem, IN to parents Francis Rutherford and Leora Bush Rutherford. He was the oldest of his siblings: Becky Rutherford, who survives, and Steve Rutherford and Grace Ann Bowers, who preceded him in death.
On April 7th, 1973,...
Roger Burl Jean
May 13, 2025
Roger Burl Jean, age 90, heard the words "Well Done" from his Lord and Savior as he peacefully passed at is home in Salem, IN on May 13, 2025. He was born to Cecil and Gayle Russell Jean on June 1, 1934 in Medora, IN. He graduated from Campbellsburg High School and served in the United States Army during the...
Nancy Sue Green
May 8, 2025
Mrs. Nancy Sue Green, age 78, of Salem, passed away Thursday, May 8 at Meadow View Health Care and Rehab.
Mrs. Green was born April 2, 1947, in Salem, the daughter of Elvet and Wilma Brewer Hamilton. She was a retired accounts payable clerk for Silvercrest. She was a member of Sugar Creek Sugar Christian Church and a former Democrat Committee...
Parker Allen Mullins
May 6, 2025
Parker Allen Mullins, age 52 of Salem, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.
Mr. Mullins was born September 14, 1972 in Kentucky. The son of Dalton Mullins and Doris Tipton Belcher. He was a member of the Faith Harvest Assembly in Greenville Indiana.
Mr. Mullins is survived by his wife, Polly Saxon Mullins, three sons, Trevor Mullins...
Larry Wayne Lewis
May 6, 2025
Larry Wayne Lewis, age 49 of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, May 6 at his home.
Mr. Lewis was born September 14, 1975 in Salem. The son of Jerry Lewis and Deborah Valaningham Lewis. Larry was a member of Southern Hills Church.
Mr. Lewis is survived by his son, Hayden Xavier Lewis of Martinsburg, his parents Jerry and Deborah, his sister Paula...
Elsie L. Butler
May 6, 2025
Elsie L. Butler, age 94, passed away May 6, 2025 at her home in Salem, IN. Elsie was born November 10, 1930 in Sample, KY to Dee and Georgie Early.
On January 19, 1948 she married Merle H. Butler in Heyworth, IL. He preceded her in death in 2005.
She is survived by two daughters, Karen (John) Walton of Sellersburg, IN, and...
Gary K. Coffey
Apr 25, 2025
Gary K. Coffey, a cherished family man and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025 at the age of 80. Born on February 22, 1945 in Scottsburg, Indiana, Gary lived a life rich in love, laughter and service to others. He believed in making the world a better place and he practiced what he preached in many...
Allen B. England
Apr 25, 2025
Allen B. England, age 78, passed away Friday, April 25 at Norton Scott Hospital.
Mr. England was born October 7, 1946 in Salem. The son of Willie and Hazel Nance England.
Mr. England is survived by his wife Barbara Ewen England, two sons: Ryan England (Tina) of Salem and Jason England (Andrea) of Pekin, a daughter, Amy England of Salem, a brother,...
James E. Mills
Apr 21, 2025
Mr. James E. "Dickie" Mills, age 84, of Crothersville, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at Norton Hospital in Louisville.
Mr. Mills was born April 2, 1941 in Willard, Ohio the son of Jesse Mills and Marie Dunn Mills. He was retired from Walmart Distribution Center. He was a member of Frontline Christian Ministries.
Dickie was survived by his wife: Elma Fox...
James E. Sumner
Apr 19, 2025
James E. Sumner passed away April 19, 2025 at Meadow View Nursing Home. He was born September 23, 1951 in Leavenworth, Indiana, to Dennis and Stella Sumner.
He is survived by his sisters, Fannie Motsinger and Jo Paris of Salem and Vickie Hall of Scottsburg.
He is preceded by his parents, Dennis and Stella Sumner and his two brothers, Paul and Glynn...
Helen A. Baker
Apr 7, 2025
Helen A. Baker, age 74, of Salem, passed away Monday, April 7 at her home.
Helen was born May 30, 1950, in Pekin, Indiana, the daughter of Henry and Pauline Stewart Baker. She was a member of Bunker Hill Christian Church. She was employed by the US Census Bureau for over 40 years.
Ms. Baker is survived by a brother: Randall Baker...
Thelma "Jimmie" Heckert
Mar 31, 2025
Mrs. Thelma "Jimmie" I. Heckert, age 81, of Salem, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at Baptist Floyd Hospital in New Albany.
Born February 26, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Heckert was the daughter of Lloyd Nuszbaum and Allie Smelser Nuszbaum.
On April 21, 1962, she married Charles "Chuck" E Heckert.
She was a member of the Monroe Church of Christ. She worked...
Timothy Bruce Root
Mar 29, 2025
Timothy Bruce Root, age 66 of Mitchell, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his residence on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Mr. Root was born December 14, 1958, in Bedford to Cletus Dale Root and Rosalie Corey Root.
Tim was a loving husband, father, grandpa, son, brother and friend. He was an avid guitar player and singer. He loved playing...
