Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN
Laura Ruth Lofton
Nov 10, 2021
Mrs. Laura “Ruth” Lofton, age 93, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 4:30 A.M.
She was born June 8, 1928 to the late Leslie E. Stroud and Lillian Kraft Stroud in Hardinsburg, IN. She grew up on the family farm in the Hardinsburg area and was a member of the Hardinsburg Bearcats graduating...
Clendel Franklin Williams
Nov 7, 2021
Clendel Franklin Williams
December 30, 1922 – November 7, 2021
Clendel Franklin Williams, age 98, of Campbellsburg, Indiana died November 7, 2021 at the Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, Indiana after a short illness.
He was born December 30, 1922, in Brown Township, Washington County to Alice Cornwell Williams and...
Pricilla Dorene Rutherford
Nov 7, 2021
Miss Pricilla “Dorene” Rutherford, age 86, of Salem, passed away at 12:17AM on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Meadowview Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Miss Rutherford was born June 4, 1935, in Washington County the eighth child of James Harley and Mabel Weston Rutherford. She was born at home on the family farm in Delaney’s Creek bottoms. Dorene...
Derek Van Smith
Nov 5, 2021
Mr. Derek Van Smith, age 60, of Salem, passed away Friday, November 5 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.
Mr. Smith was born September 17, 1961, in Connersville, Indiana the son of Dennis Larry Smith and Audrey Lucille Wagers Smith.
Derek was the former principal and a current teacher at Salem High School. He...
Linda Carol (Eckmann) Richardson-Hambel
Nov 3, 2021
Linda Carol Richardson-Hambel, age 69, of Hardinsburg, passed away Wednesday, November 3 at her home.
Linda was born October 8, 1952, in Louisville, Kentucky the daughter of Louis and Leta Mayes Eckmann. She was retired from Salem Frozen Foods and was Secretary and Assistant Director for Washington County SOAR.
She is survived by her husband: ...
Donald R Deweese
Nov 1, 2021
Mr. Donald Ray Deweese, age 65, of Salem, passed away Monday, November 1 at his home.
Mr. Deweese was born August 31, 1956, in Salem the son of Carl K. and Mildred Russell Deweese. He is survived by his sister: Diana Ragains (Carl) of Salem and several cousins.
Burial was in Kansas Cemetery.
Helen June (Kemp) Sama
Oct 30, 2021
Mrs. Helen June Sama, age 87, of Campbellsburg, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour.
Mrs. Sama was born June 2, 1934, in Campbellsburg, Indiana the daughter of Cecil and Hallie Chastain Kemp. She was a graduate of Campbellsburg High School, Class of 1952. She was a member of New Hope United...
Isma Elizabeth Simler
Oct 25, 2021
Mrs. Isma Elizabeth Simler, age 90, of Salem, passed away Monday, October 25 at her home.
Mrs. Simler was born November 13, 1930, in Corydon, Indiana the daughter of Kenneth and Lavine Schuppert Hurst. She was a member of Christian Heritage Chapel and was retired from Dr. Rodney Hard’s office.
Isma married...
Jeremy D. Pate
Oct 24, 2021
Mr. Jeremy D. Pate, age 44, of Palmyra, passed away Sunday, October 24 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.
Mr. Pate was born March 24, 1977, in Louisville, Kentucky the son of Ellis Pate and Patricia Williams Wills. He was a graduate of West Washington High School, Class of 1995. He was a track inspector for...
Randall Allen Barnes
Oct 22, 2021
Mr. Randall Allen Barnes, age 74, of Spokane, Washington, passed away October 22 at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane.
Randall was born February 17, 1947, in Scott County, Indiana the son of John Cozadd Barnes and Anita Belle Cole Barnes. He was an Army veteran and a retired semi- truck driver.
He is survived by...
Larry E Barnett
Oct 22, 2021
Mr. Larry E. Barnett, age 72, of Salem, passed away Friday, October 22 at his home.
Larry was born July 4, 1949, in Campbellsburg, Indiana the son of George Barnett and Alice Tankersley Weis. He was retired from American Life Insurance Company. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church.
Larry is survived by his...
Anna R (Middleton) Tegarden
Oct 20, 2021
Anna Ruth Tegarden was welcomed to her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
Ann was born May 1, 1939 in Harlan, KY. She was the daughter of Orville Sr. and Delora Witt Middleton. Ann had 5 siblings Evalyn (Brown), Orville Jr., Barbara (Robinson), Walter, and Phyllis (Persinger).
Ann married Lee Edward Tegarden in May...
Miles Kent Packwood
Oct 19, 2021
Mr. Miles Kent Packwood, age 68, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, October 19 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
Mr. Packwood was born August 26, 1953, in Salem the son of Harold and Mabel Thixton Packwood. He was a 1972 graduate of Salem High School and was a retired employee of GKN. He attended Northside Christian Church....
Fred H. Roe
Oct 16, 2021
Mr. Fred H. Roe, age 74, of Pekin passed away Saturday, October 16 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.
Mr. Roe was born February 13, 1947 in Olive Hill, Kentucky the son of John Charles and Norma Counts Roe. He was a United States Army Veteran. Fred was a member of the First Baptist Church of...
Debra "Debbie" L. (Hopkins) Kuntz
Oct 12, 2021
Mrs. Debra L. “Debbie” Kuntz, age 56, of Campbellsburg, passed away Tuesday, October 12 at Meadow View Health Care Center.
Mrs. Kuntz was born June 5, 1965, in Salem the daughter of Russell E. and Patricia S. Cress Hopkins. Debbie was an employee of Washington County Division of Child Services.
Debbie is survived by her...
Deanna Marlene Winslow
Oct 12, 2021
Mrs. Deanna Marlene Winslow, age 72, of Salem passed away Tuesday, October 12 at UofL Hospital.
Mrs. Winslow was born August 26, 1949 in Salem the daughter of Jesse D. Enochs Jr. and Elizabeth Marie Wingler Enochs. She was retired from Valeo Sylvania in Seymour.
She is survived by a son: Ronnie Mays Jr. (Linda)...
Dr. Michael Keith Coots
Oct 11, 2021
Dr. Michael “Keith” Coots, age 67, of West Baden Springs, passed away Monday, October 11 at IU Health, Bloomington.
Dr. Coots was born December 4, 1953, in Jeffersonville the son of Louis M. and Effie Mae Plummer Coots. He was a retired clinical and forensic Psychologist for Life Spring Mental Health Services in Paoli. He was a...
Eugene Robert Powell
Oct 10, 2021
Mr. Eugene Robert Powell, age 92, of Salem, passed away October 10, 2021 at Salem Crossing with his daughters at his side. The family wishes to convey their gratitude to the staff at Salem Crossing for their excellent love and care.
Eugene was born December 8, 1928, in Louisville, Kentucky the son of Marshall and Barbara Schroll...
Ova J. Davidson
Oct 10, 2021
Mr. Ova J. Davidson, age 83, of Salem, passed away Sunday, October 10 at Robley Rex VA Medical Center.
Mr. Davidson was born February 1, 1938 in Clay County, Kentucky the son of Ossie Davidson and Nannie Melton Davidson. He was a United State Navy Veteran. He was a member of the Salem Moose Lodge #2380 and...
Kelly L. (Walker) Kessinger
Oct 7, 2021
Mrs. Kelly L. Kessinger, age 54, of Fredericksburg, passed away Thursday, October 7 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital.
Mrs. Kessinger was born September 16, 1967, in New Albany, Indiana the daughter of Jerry Walker and Ruth Lone McClure.
Kelly is survived by her husband: Leslie Kessinger of Fredericksburg, two sons: Leslie Kessinger Jr....
