Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN
Jane Carol Crowder
May 11, 2026
Jane Carol Crowder, age 86 of Orleans, passed away on Monday, May 11 at Paoli Health and Living,
Mrs. Crowder was born March 14, 1940 in Salem, Indiana the daughter of Regnal Harris and was raised by her grandmother, Bessie Harris. She was a member of the Leipsic Methodist Church, until she was no longer able to attend. She was retired...
Reita Babcock
May 9, 2026
Reita Babcock, age 83 of Hardinsburg, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in her home.
Mrs. Babcock was born on May 16, 1942 in Washington County, the daughter of John and Leona Sanders Rippy. She was a member of the Salem Church of Christ and a Pekin High School Class of 1960 Graduate and retired from Childcraft.
Mrs. Babcock is survived...
John Larry Roberts
May 7, 2026
John Larry Roberts, age 91 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Skyline Suites.
Mr. Roberts was born April 5, 1935 in Lawrence County, Indiana, the son of John and Jennie Guthrie Roberts. He worked in agriculture, in corn production. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Salem Ward.
He is survived by...
Lola Kathy Mattingly
May 7, 2026
Lola "Kathy" Mattingly, age 86 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital.
Mrs. Mattingly was born July 7, 1939 the daughter of Charles Witt and Agnes Witt Taylor and her step father, Adrian Taylor. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Center of Mitchell. She loved to dance, and was an avid Wildcat...
Tony Turner
May 1, 2026
Tony Turner, age 85 of Pekin, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Autumn Wood Nursing Home.
Mr. Turner was born July 17, 1940 in Leslie County, Kentucky the son of Lige and Glenna Rose Hendrix Turner. He was a member of Eastview Church of Christ. He retired from the Washington County Telephone Company after 31 years. He was a...
Ernest Morris
Apr 28, 2026
Ernest "Ernie" Morris of Salem, Indiana was born on September 25, 1941 in Barbourville, KY to Walter Lee and Mayme Smith Morris and passed away at his home in Salem, IN on April 28, 2026. Ernie and his family moved to the New Philadelphia area in Washington County, Indiana in 1942. In 1947 they moved to a farm located three...
Denver Couch
Apr 24, 2026
Denver Couch, age 70 of Salem, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026 at Jewish Hospital.
Mr. Couch was born April 22, 1956 in Oneida, Kentucky, the son of Elzie Couch and Hazel Barger Rickman. Mr. Couch was retired from Housewoods Mills. He loved being outdoors and loved fishing.
Mr. Couch is survived by his sons, Johan Jessker Couch (Daisy) of Turner Station,...
Norma Jean Chastain
Apr 24, 2026
Norma Jean Campbell Chastain
March 29, 1931 – April 24, 2026
Norma Jean Campbell Chastain joined her husband, son, and many beloved relatives in eternal rest on April 24, 2026.
Born on March 29, 1931, to Alexander and Elna Martin Campbell, Jean grew up with a strong sense of faith and community. She graduated from Polk Township School in 1945 and Pekin High...
Tina Marie Burger
Apr 19, 2026
Tina Marie Burger, age 70 of Pekin, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at her home.
Ms. Burger was born October 1, 1955 in Indianapolis, the daughter of William Runyon Sr. and Elta Thompson McDonald. She was a member of the St. John Paul 2nd Catholic Church in Sellersburg, Indiana, A member of Phi Theta Kappa and worked at Ascension...
Heidi Chastain
Apr 16, 2026
Heidi LaVonne Chastain, 41, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away on April 16, 2026. Born on December 29, 1984, in Denver, Colorado, Heidi was a bright and loving soul with an unmistakable desire to be right in the middle of whatever fun was happening. Heidi grew up surrounded by a large and loving family, and that sense of togetherness shaped who...
Wanda Rene Gregory
Apr 16, 2026
Wanda Rene Gregory, age 92 of Hardinsburg passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Salem Crossing.
Mrs. Gregory was born February 26, 1934 in Kossuth, the daughter of Estel and Gladys Johnson Hamblin. She was a member of the New Salisbury Church of God of Prophecy.
Mrs. Gregory is survived by her sons, Randy Gregory (Beverly) of Hardinsburg, Rick Gregory (Patty)...
Norma Louise Coats
Apr 15, 2026
Norma Louise Coats ( Marion)
Norma Louise Coats, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at Baptist Floyd Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 25th, 1939, in Leesburg, Virginia.
Norma lived a life defined by independence, hard work, and an unwavering dedication to her family. She took great pride in caring for...
Todd Elliott Brown
Apr 13, 2026
Todd Elliott Brown, age 59 of Salem, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Mr. Brown was born March 3, 1967 in Salem, the son of Donovan Brown and Marilyn Elliott Brown.
Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Judy Walton Brown, who he married October 14, 1997. He is also survived by his son, Bradley Carey (Dana) of Salem, daughters: Julie...
Billie Mae Satterwhite
Apr 4, 2026
Billie Mae Satterwhite, age 83 of Salem, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Baptist Health Floyd.
Mrs. Satterwhite was born February 6, 1943 in Salem, the daughter of Alva and Meredith Harper Bartle. She attended bible study at Turning Point Church. She was a retired hair dresser at Bartles Beauty Salon and later was an instructor.
Mrs. Satterwhite is survived...
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...
