Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN
Lawrence "Lonnie" Blevins
Apr 3, 2026
Mr. Lawrence "Lonnie" W. Blevins, age 84, of Salem passed away Friday, April 3 at Baptist Health Floyd. Mr. Blevins was born October 30, 1941, in Salem, the son of Walter B. Blevins and Margaret E. Wingler Blevins Woods. Lonnie was a retired evangelist and gospel song writer. He traveled to churches and revivals evangelizing and performing with his gospel...
Kevin Arthur Durbin
Mar 28, 2026
Kevin Durbin, 66, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026. Born on June 8, 1959, Kevin lived a life defined by dedication to his family, hard work, quiet strength, and a generous spirit that touched all who knew him.
Kevin was the proud owner of Harristown Garage, where he was known for his hard work, honesty, and commitment to his community....
Howard Dale Rutherford
Mar 25, 2026
Mr. Howard Dale Rutherford, age 83, of Orleans, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 25 at IU Bloomington Hospital.
Mr. Rutherford was born June 16, 1942, in Salem, the son of James Harley and Mabel Weston Rutherford. He was chief of police for Orleans from 1978-1979 and retired after 34 years of service as a police officer...
John Jackson
Mar 25, 2026
John D. Jackson, age 83, of Newburgh, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, surrounded by his family.
John was born on March 20, 1943, in Salem, Indiana, to Wayne Jackson and Maxine Myers Jackson.
He was a graduate of Salem High School, Class of 1961, where he played football all four years. Following graduation, John served four years in the...
David A. Engleking
Mar 25, 2026
David A. Engleking age 67 of Salem, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
Mr. Engleking was born February 4, 1959 in Greenfield, Indiana, the son of Norvin Neal Engleking and Helen Couch Engleking. He attended Blue River Baptist Church. David was a class of 1978 graduate from West Washington. He was an owner...
Dixie L. Souder
Mar 24, 2026
Dixie L. Souder, age 86 of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Meadow View Health and Rehab.
Mrs. Souder was born January 22, 1940 in Austin, Indiana, the daughter of William H. Taylor and Hazel McCoskey Taylor. She was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Salem. She was also a member of the Women's Auxiliary and...
Judith Kay Early
Mar 23, 2026
Judith Kay Early, age 82 of Sellersburg, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Baptist Health Floyd.
Mrs. Early was born March 31, 1946 in Marion, Indiana, the daughter of Charles D. Brewer and Margaret E. Colglazier Brewer. She was a member of the 1st Christian Church of Salem. Mrs. Early was a homemaker and a military wife.
Mrs. Early is...
Linda Carol Hauger
Mar 19, 2026
Mrs. Linda Carol Hauger, age 72, of Salem, passed away Thursday, March 19 at IU Health University Hospital. Linda was born March 12, 1954, in Salem, the daughter of Lewis Franklin Rippey and Irene May Sullivan Rippey. She was a homemaker and made the best yeast rolls. Linda was a member of Fredericksburg Church of Christ. Linda married Randy Hauger...
Roosevelt Nicholson
Mar 18, 2026
Mr. Roosevelt Nicholson, age 93, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, March 18 at Northwood Retirement Home. Mr. Nicholson was born December 1, 1932, in Clay County, Kentucky, the son of Christopher Pitman Nicholson and Nellie Stivers Nicholson. He was retired from Tecumseh and was a farmer. He was an Army veteran. Roosevelt is survived by two sons: Christopher Nicholson (Jennifer)...
Ruth Ann Davidson
Mar 18, 2026
Ruth Ann Davidson, age 80 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 in her home.
Mrs. Davidson was born March 7, 1946 in Clay County, Kentucky the daughter of Bev Robinson and Vernie Thompson Robinson. Mrs. Davidson was a homemaker and a member of the Highland Baptist Church. Mrs. Davidson loved going to auctions, camping and listening to country...
Thomas Elmer Moore Sr.
Mar 12, 2026
Thomas Elmer Moore Sr. age 91 of Clarksville, passed on to his rewards on March 12, 2026 in his home.
Mr. Moore was born October 20, 1934 in Washington County, the son of Golden Moore Sr. and Margaret Nelson Moore. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a member of the American Legion. He...
Larry Shanks
Mar 9, 2026
Larry Shanks, age 84 of Salem, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 in his home.
Mr. Shanks was born March 14, 1941 in Washington County, the son of Lowell "Chic" Shanks and Naomi Chastain Shanks. He was a life member of the VFW in Salem, a past state President of The Fraternal Order Eagles and was a Charter Member of...
Roy L. Thomas
Mar 8, 2026
Roy L. Thomas, age 76 of Campbellsburg, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Paoli Health and Living.
Mr. Thomas was born January 27, 1950 in Taylor County, Kentucky the son of Hubert Thomas and Minnie Killion Thomas. He was in the National Guard and was a member of the Eagles Lodge. Mr. Thomas was retired from Essex Manufacturing.
Mr. Thomas...
Michael Chastain
Mar 6, 2026
Michael "Mike" Chastain, age 75, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully Friday, March 6 at his home.
Mike was born May 8, 1950, in New Albany, Indiana, the son of Herman and Ivalou Colglazier Chastain. He was a member of Westview Christian Church, Columbus Elks, Salem Moose Lodge, Seymour Eagles, Racers Emergency Support Group, Racers for Christ, Legendary Whitey Wednesday Club and...
Paula K Minton
Mar 1, 2026
Paula K. Minton, age 70 of Salem, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Hampton Oaks Health Campus.
Paula was born on December 21, 1955, in New Albany, the daughter of George Bobo and Dorothy Nelson Bobo.
Paula is survived by her sons: Patrick Chastain (Robin) of Scottsburg, Indiana, Joseph Chastain (Nicole) of Milwaukee WI, Cameron Gibson (Autumn) of Salem and...
Clyde B Perkins
Feb 27, 2026
Clyde B. Perkins, age 89, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026.
Clyde was born on July 25, 1936, in Senatobia, Mississippi, to the late Douglas Henry Perkins and Lavina Perkins. As the son of a devoted pastor, Clyde’s childhood was filled with travel as his family served congregations in various places. Of all the places they lived,...
Linda Zink
Feb 25, 2026
Linda Carol Zink, age 78, of Salem, Indiana passed away on February 25, 2026 in Wauchula, Florida. Born January 16, 1948 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of Robert and Stella Zink.
After graduating from Salem High School, Linda discovered she had been given "the gift of gab". She had a natural gift for connecting with people, remembering names, listening...
Mable Beatrice Adams
Feb 17, 2026
Mable Beatrice Roney-Adams age 97 of Salem passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Salem Crossing.
Mrs. Adams was born December 14, 1928, in Washington County, the daughter of George Roney and Sarah Sparks Roney. She was a homemaker.
Mable had four children which she cared for with her husband, Ben Adams. She served in the church fellowship at Mt. Carmel...
Mildred Aileen McNew
Feb 13, 2026
Mildred Aileen McNew, age 82 of Salem, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at St. Vincent Salem Hospital.
Mrs. McNew was born September 15, 1943, in New Albany Indiana, the daughter of George and Mildred Matthews Coomer. She was a member of Bunker Hill Christian Church. Mildred retired from Speedflex in Salem. She loved to travel and being with her...
Scott A. Palmer
Feb 10, 2026
Scott A. Palmer, age 53 of Campbellsburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at St. Vincent Salem Hospital.
Mr. Palmer was born February 19, 1972 in Marion County, the son of Gilbert Harold Palmer and Alice Jane Roberts Palmer. He was a member of the Shelby Street Pentecostal Lighthouse in Greenwood, Indiana.
Mr. Palmer is survived by his wife of 35...
