Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for Salem, IN. and surrounding areas

Betty Lou Bradley

Betty Lou Bradley

Oct 7, 2024

Betty L Bradley, 80, of Salem passed away Monday, October 7 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital. 

Betty was born October 18, 1943 to Naomi Ramsey Neal and James Harold Neal. She obtained an Associates Degree in Medical Assisting from Ivy Tech Community College. She was employed by Child Craft Industries from 1972 to 2004 as Dispatcher for Production Control, Sterling...

David Eugene Souder

David Eugene Souder

Oct 7, 2024

David Eugene Souder, age 71, of Pekin, Indiana left this earthly life to be with the Lord in His fold of safety after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer, on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 11:35 a.m. in his home, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Born February 20, 1953 in Salem, Indiana to Glen Souder and Jean (Applegate) Souder...

Rita Ann Padgett

Rita Ann Padgett

Oct 6, 2024

Mrs. Rita Ann Padgett, age 68, of Salem, passed away October 6 at her home. 

Mrs. Padgett was born November 7, 1955, in Fort Ord, California the daughter of Marion and Virginia Greening Porter. She was retired from Kimball Int.

She is survived by her husband: Joey Padgett they were married May 30, 1998. She is also survived by two sons: Chad...

Linda Rae Meadors

Linda Rae Meadors

Oct 5, 2024

Mrs. Linda Rae Meadors, age 75, of Salem, passed away Saturday, October 5 at her home. 

Mrs. Meadors was born November 21, 1948 in Bedford the daughter of Charles D. Lanz and Kathleen Kern Lanz. She was a member of Blue River Baptist Church and Tri-Kappa. She was a licensed LPN. Linda was a manager for Keela’s Hallmark, and then was...

Brittany Reane Morris

Brittany Reane Morris

Oct 5, 2024

Brittany Reane Morris, age 45, of Salem, passed away Saturday, October 5 at home. 

Brittany was born June 8, 1979, in Salem, the daughter of Don Morris and Barbara Terrell Campbell. She was an employee of Amazon and a member of Northside Christian Church. 

Brittany is survived by her father: Don Morris of Salem, Papaw (Byron Terrell), step-father Tommy Campbell, two brothers:...

Vonda Carol Carthy

Vonda Carol Carthy

Oct 1, 2024

Vonda Carol Carthy, age 57, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, October 1 at her home. 

Vonda was born July 19, 1966 in Watervliet, Michigan, the daughter of Willard Bridges and Joyce Hall Bridges. She was a member of Salem Nazarene Church. 

She is survived by two brothers: James Bridges of Coalfield, Tennessee and James Leroy Bridges of Macon, Georgia, two sisters: Lowritha...

Loran G Roop Jr.

Loran G Roop Jr.

Oct 1, 2024

Loran G. Roop Jr Obituary

Loran “Junior” Gayle Roop Jr, Dec. 20, 1934 to October 1, 2024

Loran “Junior” Gayle Roop Jr made his entrance into this world on December 20, 1934, in Jonesville, Virginia to parents Loran Roop Sr and Grace Pearl Stanley Roop. He was the third of seven children - six boys and one girl. Or as Junior would...

Charlene "Kay" Brown

Charlene "Kay" Brown

Oct 1, 2024

Charlene “Kay” Brown, age 68 of Campbellsburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at U of L Hospital.

Ms. Brown was born January 23, 1956 in Salem, the daughter of Robert and Norma Witt White. She attended Mill Creek Baptist Church. Kay loved her dogs as her kids, crafts and crocheting and riding her motorcycle. She rescued many animals. She...

Daniel Michael Grabske

Daniel Michael Grabske

Sep 30, 2024

Daniel Michael Grabske, age 62, of Salem, passed away September 30 at his home.

Daniel was born June 5, 1962 in Wisconsin, the son of Daniel Adam and Shirley Ann Semler Grabske. 

Daniel is survived by his wife: Marites Grabske, and two sons: Michael Joseph Grabske amd Nathaniel Adam Grabske. 

Graveside services will be held with military honors on Wednesday, October 16 at...

Phillip Wayne Harrell

Phillip Wayne Harrell

Sep 22, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Phillip Wayne Harrell who left us on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the age of 72. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. In his final moment, he was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones. His passion for...

Wanda Mae Davis

Wanda Mae Davis

Sep 21, 2024

Wanda Mae (Zink) Davis passed away on September 21, 2024 at the Bee Hive Home in Scottsburg, Indiana. She was 99 years old. Born February 4, 1925 in Salem, to Hazel Grubb Zink and Merle Zink, Wanda was the oldest child of three, with two younger brothers, Lanny Zink of Salem, In and Charles Irvin Zink of Columbus, Indiana. Wanda...

Nathan J. Worley Jr.

Nathan J. Worley Jr.

Sep 19, 2024

Nathan J. Worley Jr., age 64, of Campbellsburg, passed away Saturday, September 21 at his home. 

Nathan was born January 25, 1960, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, the son of Nathan Worley Sr. and Evon Smith. He was a retired ironworker for Bamburg Steel. He was an Army veteran. 

He was preceded in death by his wife: Doris Dotson Grant, a brother:...

Tony Russell Wagoner

Tony Russell Wagoner

Sep 19, 2024

Tony Russell Wagoner, age 81, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital.

Mr. Wagoner was born October 29, 1942 in Borden, Indiana, the son of Russell and Genevieve Rutherford Wagoner. Mr. Wagoner was an Army Vietnam Veteran, he retired from Ford Motor Truck Company after 39 years. Mr. Wagoner was a Borden High...

Stephen G Cole

Stephen G Cole

Sep 15, 2024

Stephen G. Cole, age 61, of Scottsburg, passed away Sunday, September 15 at Norton Hospital in Louisville. 

Stephen was born September 4, 1963, in Salem, the son of Thornton Lee Horine and Julia Cole Horine. He was disabled but had previously worked as a farm hand and construction worker. 

He is survived by his children: Heidi Chambers of Salem, Heather Cole of...

Jack Albert Knock

Jack Albert Knock

Sep 10, 2024

Jack Albert Knock, age 98 of Campbellsburg, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at his home, with his family by his side.

Mr. Knock was born September 9, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio son of John Bernard Knock and Dora Bauer Knock. He was a member of Sugar Creek Christian Church and was a member of the Washington County Cattleman’s Association. Mr....

Lee H Neal Jr.

Lee H Neal Jr.

Aug 27, 2024

Mr. Lee H. Neal Jr., age 59, of Austin, formerly of Lexington, IN, passed away Tuesday, August 27 at his home. 

Mr. Neal was born September 14, 1964 in Louisville, Kentucky the son of Bob and Sharon Baker Neal. 

Lee is survived by is survived by three sons: Trenton Neal of Dayton, OH, Michael Lady of Florida, Austin Neal of Charlestown, a...

Michael Wheat

Michael Wheat

Aug 26, 2024

Mr. Michael Wheat, age 64, of Campbellsburg, passed away Monday, August 26 at his home.

Mr. Wheat was born December 10, 1959, in New Albany, Indiana, the son of Robert and Linda Grant. He was a former truck driver.

Michael is survived by his wife: Brenda Bender Wheat, a stepson: Kenny Kaltofen, two stepdaughters: Chasity Smothers and Jennifer Kaltofen, a sister: Pamela...

Roberta Sue Rockey

Roberta Sue Rockey

Aug 24, 2024

Mrs. Roberta Sue Rockey, age 86, of Pekin, passed away Saturday, August 24 at Maple Manor Christian Home in Sellersburg. 

Mrs. Rockey was born November 8, 1937 in Pineville, Kentucky, the daughter of Speed and Sarah Madden Crawford. 

She is preceded in death by her husband: Harold Rockey Sr., a son: Harold Rockey Jr., a sister: Marie Webb, a grandson: Zachary Robards,...

Dennis R. Simpson

Dennis R. Simpson

Aug 24, 2024

Mr. Dennis R. Simpson, age 83, of Salem, passed away Saturday, August 24 at Meadowview Health & Rehab. 

Mr. Simpson was born February 19, 1941 in Washington County the son of Ernest and Gladys M. Bowers Simpson. He was a United States Army Veteran and served in the Army National Guard. He retired from Leader Publishing Company. Dennis was a member...

Marjorie Denien

Marjorie Denien

Aug 20, 2024

Marjorie (Russell) Denien, 97, passed away peacefully on August 20th, 2024. She was born in Salem, Indiana on May 13th, 1927 to Charley and Mary Pearl Russell on the family farm. She graduated from Salem High School in 1945. Marjorie married John Denien on December 18th, 1947; they celebrated 70 years together. She was a homemaker until her and John...

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