Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN

Aug 26, 2021

Mrs. Judith “Judy” Ann Simpson, age 80, of Salem, passed away Thursday, August 26 at University of Louisville Hospital.

Mrs. Simpson was born August 5, 1941 in Mitchell, Indiana the daughter of Herman Roberts and Alma Ruth Grissom Roberts.

Judy is survived by her children: June A. Kinzie (Mike) of Lexington, South Carolina, Lisa A....

Aug 26, 2021

Mrs. Jean Carol Davidson, age 79, of Salem, passed away Thursday, August 26 at Meadow View Health Care Center in Salem.

Mrs. Davidson was born August 30, 1941 in Waverly, Ohio the daughter of Harley McCoy and Jeanetta Skidmore.  She was a member of Highland Missionary Baptist Church.

Jean was preceded in death...

Aug 24, 2021

Mrs. Kathryn JoAnn Sullivan, age 89, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, August 24 at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour.

Mrs. Sullivan was born March 10, 1932 in Campbellsburg, Indiana the daughter of Cecil and Gayle Russell Jean.  She worked for B.F. Goodrich and then, with her husband, traveled to all fifty states in a Model A Ford,...

Aug 21, 2021

William L. “Billy” Denham, age 52, of Henryville, formerly of Salem, passed away Saturday, August 21 at his home.

Billy was born October 24, 1968 in Salem the son of Cecil and Marolyn May Click Denham.  He was the owner and operator of Slimo’s in Salem.

He is survived by two daughters:  Paige Denham and...

Aug 18, 2021

The day Carmelita Sue Jean had been living for came on August 18, 2021 when she met her Lord and Savior.  She was born on January 16, 1938 to Wilmer and Marjorie Myers of Pekin, Indiana.

Carmelita’s deep love of her family was surpassed only by her love for God. She was a wonderful friend...

Aug 6, 2021

Douglas “Doug” E. Alexander, age 51, of Clarksville, passed away Friday, August 6 at Baptist Health Floyd.

Doug was born July 10, 1970 in Louisville, Kentucky the son of Danny Gene and Carolyn Moore Alexander.  He was a former employee of Paoli Incorporated.

He is survived by his daughter:  McKenzie Alexander of Clarksville, a step-son: ...

Aug 3, 2021

Dillon W. Burgan, age 29, of Madison, passed away Tuesday, August 3 in Salem.

Dillon was born December 26, 1991 in Salem the son of Thomas A. Burgan and Paula Taylor Blair.  He described himself as a self-made man.

He is survived by his mother and step-father:  Paula and Tommy Blair of Madison, two sisters: ...

Aug 2, 2021

Brandon Michael Neace, age 29, of Hardinsburg, passed away Monday, August 2 at his home.

He was born September 21, 1991 in Maysville, Kentucky the son of Brian Free and Tracie Neace Brown. He was a member of the Carpenter’s Union in Indianapolis and formerly worked for Messer Construction.

Brandon is survived by his wife: ...

Jul 29, 2021

Mrs. Donna R. Pittman, age 53, of Pekin, passed away Thursday, July 29 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.

Mrs. Pittman was born February 5, 1968 in Salem the daughter of Everett “Scottie” Scott and Cloa Bowling Scott. She was a cosmetologist.

She is survived by her husband: Eddie Pittman they were...

Jul 27, 2021

Mr. Mark Edward Banks, age 62, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away Tuesday, July 27 at his home.

Mr. Banks was born December 11, 1958 in Salem the son of Herbert and Carolyn Edwards Banks.  He was a graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School, Class of 1976.  Mark was a Christian man and an active member of...

Jul 25, 2021

Mrs. Vivian M. “Vickie” Buckner, age 65, of Salem passed away Sunday, July 25 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.

Mrs. Buckner was born April 29, 1956 in Melrose Park, Illinois the daughter of Bobby Elmo Wright and Barbara Gibbs Wright Burden.

Vivian is survived by her husband:  Robert Buckner.  They were married August...

Jul 19, 2021

Mr. Roy Davidson, age 79, of Salem, passed away Monday, July 19 at UofL Hospital.

Mr. Davidson was born December 13, 1941 in Brutus, Kentucky the son of Howell and Lora Chandler Davidson. He was retired from the Ohio Laborer’s Union and Jeff Boat. He was a member of Highland Baptist Church.

He is survived...

Jul 8, 2021

Mr. Fred E. Knapp, age 69, of Salem, passed away Thursday, July 8 at his home.

Mr. Knapp was born October 1, 1951 in Salem the son of Willard M. and Lula Mae Clipp Knapp.  He was a retired employee of GKN.

Fred is survived by two sons:  Eric Knapp (Darlena) of Campbellsburg and Frederick...

Jul 8, 2021

Mrs. Kimberly A. Davis, age 55, of Salem, passed away Thursday, July 8 at Baptist Health Floyd.

Mrs. Davis was born November 13, 1965 in Salem the daughter of Donald and Marilyn Ratts Lincks.  Kim was a graduate of West Washington High School, Class of 1984 and graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor’s degree in...

Jul 6, 2021

Mrs. Diana Kay Peysha, age 74, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, July 6 at her home.

Mrs. Peysha was born February 7, 1947 in Hammond, Indiana the daughter of William Edgar Howerton and Vivian Celeste Phelps Osborne.  She was a retired employee of Michelin Tire.  She was a member and deacon of Salem First Baptist Church and...

Jul 4, 2021

Mr. Douglas R. McKinsey, age 56, of Pekin, passed away Sunday, July 4 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital.

Mr. McKinsey was born December 22, 1964 in Martinez, California the son of Ted and Marie Adams Wall. He was a member of Grace Gospel Church of Jeffersonville, IN.

He is survived by his mother: Marie Wall...

Jun 30, 2021

Larry “Bucky” R. Collier, age 75,  passed away June 30, 2021 at the Louisville VA Medical Center.  He was born at home in Salem, Indiana on November 6, 1945, son of Floyd and Ronea Setser Collier.

He was a 1964 graduate from Salem High School and served in the US Navy during Vietnam. He was...

Jun 30, 2021

Jonna Kay Potter (Maudlin), 58, Campbellsburg, IN found her way Home into the loving arms of God on June 30, 2021, her spirit undoubtedly singing and dancing all the way. She was born August 19, 1962 in Salem, Indiana the daughter of Stanley and Sally G. Atkins Maudlin.

Her all too soon homegoing is felt deeply by...

Jun 28, 2021

Mrs. Teresa Behnke, age 59, of Salem, passed away Monday, June 28 at her home.

Mrs. Behnke was born September 14, 1961 in Salem the daughter of Claude and Mary Louise Russel Knight.  She was a member of Christian Home Fellowship.  Teresa was an employee of Hitachi Cable.

Teresa is survived by her husband:  Allen...

Jun 23, 2021

Mrs. Oma Tompkins, age 75, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, June 23 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.

Mrs. Tompkins was born November 30, 1945 in Harlan, Kentucky the daughter of Chester and Opha Nantz Green.  She attended High Street Church of Christ, and a member of the American Legion Post #41.  She was known for...