Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN

Aug 27, 2023

On August 27, 2023 Nancy Louise Attonito (Woods) age 67, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side.

Nancy was a beloved mother, sister and daughter. She was born to the late James Robert and JoAnn Woods on November 3, 1955.

Nancy was a member of Southern Hills Church and a retired dairy...

Aug 25, 2023

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Smith, age 95, of Salem, passed away Friday, August 25 at Salem Crossing.

Mrs. Smith was born October 11, 1927 in Washington County the daughter of Henry Knight and Mary Brunson Karnes. She was a retired restaurant worker in Rockville, IN, and from Amaray in Pekin. She was a member of the VFW Ladies...

Aug 24, 2023

Mrs. NancyEllen Williams Dunn, age 68, of Salem, passed away Thursday, August 24 at Clark Memorial Hospital.

Nancy was born January 30, 1955 in Salem the daughter of George E. Williams and Irene L. Green Williams. She was a retired care giver. She was a member of River of Living Waters Ministries in Salem, and Revelation Tabernacle...

Aug 23, 2023

Mr. Robert J. Johnson, age 80, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, August 23 at Our Hospice in Columbus.

Mr. Johnson was born September 12, 1942, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, the son of Robert E. and Ruth L. Whitehead Johnson.  He was retired from Milestone Construction and was a United States Navy veteran.  Robert was a graduate of Columbus...

Aug 19, 2023

Mr. Steven Wayne Raisor Sr., age 53, of Salem, passed away Saturday, August 19 at The Waters of Scottsburg.

Mr. Raisor was born April 30, 1970, in New Albany, Indiana, the son of Lyle Victor Raisor Jr. and Carole Buchanan Raisor.  He was a Navy veteran and a member of Enon Baptist Church.

Steven was...

Aug 18, 2023

Amanda Jean Goss, age 31, of Salem, passed away Friday, August 18 at her home.

Amanda was born March 11, 1992, in Floyd County, Indiana, the daughter of Jeff Goss and Tricia Zink.

She is survived by her fiancé:  Cody Taylor of Salem, her parents:  Jeff and Elizabeth Goss of Georgetown and Tricia Zink of...

Aug 17, 2023

Mrs. Collene A. Cress, age 88, of Salem, passed away Thursday, August 17 at her home.

Mrs. Cress was born October 17, 1934, in New Albany, Indiana, the daughter of John B. Bailey and Ollie Vaughn Bailey.

Collene married Robert Lee Cress on January 17, 1959, and he preceded her in death on December 17,...

Aug 12, 2023

Angela Elaine Hoke, age 45, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, August 12.

Angela was born November 17, 1977 in Salem the daughter of Garry Hoke and Lu Ann Jackson Armstrong.

She is survived by two sons: Micah Lee Collins and McKinnon Ray Hoke both of Fredericksburg, a brother: Tyler Wayne Hoke of Salem, her mother:...

Aug 9, 2023

Jane E. Jones December 26, 1941 to August 9, 2023

Jane E. Jones, 81, died Wednesday August 9th at Cape Chateau Memory Care Facility in Cape Coral, Florida.

Janey (as she was called) was born December 26, 1941, in Washington County, the daughter of Wencel and Marguerite Mull. Janey lived on a farm all of...

Aug 9, 2023

John William Kinley, age 82 of Jeffersonville, passed away August 9, 2023 at Wedgewood Nursing Home.

John was born November 25, 1940 in Louisville Kentucky the son of William Kinley and Dorothy Moore Kinley. He was a member of Cook Memorial United Methodist Church in Jeffersonville. He retired from Local 181 Heavy Equipment Operators Union. John was...

Aug 8, 2023

Mr. Greg “Fingers” Tincher, age 60, of Orleans, passed away Tuesday, August 8 at his home.

Greg was born April 21, 1963 in Bedford the son of John William Tincher and Anna Belle Reed Halbert.

He is survived by two sons: Skye Tincher (Nicole) of Hendersonville, TN, and Dakota Mousty of Palmyra, his mother: Anna...

Aug 8, 2023

John 11:25-26

“Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life, He who believes in me will never die.”

On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, Alma Jean Doyle, 84, with her loving family by her side, entered eternal life at Green Valley Care Center in New Albany Indiana.  Alma Jean was born on August...

Aug 7, 2023

Mrs. Virginia Lea Chinn, age 76, of Pekin, passed away Monday, August 7 at Baptist Health Floyd.

Mrs. Chinn was born January 11, 1947, in Washington County, Indiana, the daughter of Charles E. and Geraldine Martin Pickerill.  She was a member of Blue River Baptist Church.

Virginia is survived by her husband:  J Harris Chinn. ...

Aug 4, 2023

Mr. Barry Scott Winslow, age 59, of Salem, passed away Friday, August 4 at his home.

Barry was born December 28, 1963 in Salem the son of Max and Imogene Trueblood Winslow. He was the retired owner of Winslow Motors. He was an avid Mustang collector, and racing fan.

He is survived by his son:...

Aug 2, 2023

In Loving Memory

Melinda Lee Clark

September 11, 1962, to August 2, 2023

Melinda Lee Clark, 60, Salem, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, with her loving family by her side, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital.

Melinda was born on September 11, 1962, in Salem, the daughter of Marvin and Sandy...

Aug 2, 2023

Mrs. Helen B. Ratts age 105, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, August 2 at her home.

Mrs. Ratts was born August 12, 1917 in Clark County the daughter of Albert Jefferson Brown and Susie Elizabeth Sears Brown. She was a member of the Borden Church of Christ. She was also a member of The Homemaker’s Club, The...

Jul 28, 2023

Mrs. Rebecca Ann Cole, age 60, of Salem, passed away Friday, July 28 at her home.

Mrs. Cole was born July 20, 1963 in Daviess County, Indiana the daughter of Jack Scroghan Jr and Judy Gale Scroghan. She was a member of Full Gospel Outreach Church.

She is survived by her husband: James Cole they...

Jul 22, 2023

Mr. Darryl Duane Lawson Sr., age 50, of Salem, passed away Saturday, July 22 at his home.

Mr. Lawson was born July 14, 1973, in Salem, Indiana the son of Issac “Butch” Lawson and Berniece Murray Stevens.  He was an employee of Amatrol.

Darryl is survived by his sons:  Leon “Alex” Coats and Duane Lawson...

Jul 21, 2023

Gary E. Brown, age 51, of Campbellsburg, passed away July 21 at IU Health, Bloomington.

Gary was born January 28, 1972 in Florida. He was the son of Sandra Pearson Bingham and Eddie Brown.

Gary is survived by a sister, Amanda Pearson of Campbellsburg, a brother Clarence Pearson of Florida and his nieces and nephews,...

Jul 19, 2023

Mrs. Verona Howard Chastain-Kight, age 92, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, July 19 at her home.

Mrs. Kight was born September 26, 1930, in Vallonia, Indiana, the daughter of Arthur Lee and Rowena Truelove Howard. She was a former employee of the Washington County Clerk’s Office. She was a member of Smedley Church of Christ, the Red...