Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for Salem, IN. and surrounding areas

Pamela C. Walker

Pamela C. Walker

Jul 9, 2024

Mrs. Pamela C. Walker, age 54, of Ramsey, passed away, Tuesday, July 9 at UofL Hospital.

Mrs. Walker was born August 23, 1969 in Delaware the daughter of Donald Walker and Cassie McCoy Walker.

She is survived by her husband: Charles Day, two sons: Donald Walker (Lisa) of Pekin, and Zachary Walker of Ramsey, an adopted son: Jason Gray, five stepchildren: Kyle...

Jane Mullins

Jane Mullins

Jul 9, 2024

Mrs. Jane Mullins, age 84 of Salem, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in her home.

Mrs. Mullins was born November 27, 1939 in Salem, IN, the daughter of William Asbury and Helen Wyman Gasaway. She was a member of Bunker Hill Christian Church. She was retired from Child Craft in Salem and was a class of 1957 Salem High School...

Denise L. Worman-Hancock

Denise L. Worman-Hancock

Jul 7, 2024

Denise L. Worman-Hancock (Penny), age 64 of Pekin, IN, passed away July 7, 2024 at Baptist Health Hospital in Louisville, KY. 

Denise was born August 19, 1959, in Salem, IN the daughter of James F and Opal Worman.

Denise was a widow and homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with grandkids and family, going shopping and out to eat.

Denise is survived by her...

Roger "Bean" Fleenor

Roger "Bean" Fleenor

Jul 6, 2024

Mr. Roger “Bean” G. Fleenor, age 90, of Salem, passed away Saturday, July 6 at Salem Crossing. 

Mr. Fleenor was born January 6, 1934, in Salem, the son of Hershel and Eileen McKinney Fleenor. He was a retired employee of GKN. Roger was a member of Salem (High Street) Church of Christ and Indiana University Varsity Club. He was a Korean...

Nathaniel "Nate" Richard Barr

Nathaniel "Nate" Richard Barr

Jul 5, 2024

Nathaniel “Nate” Richard Barr, age 21 of Salem, passed away Thursday, July 5 in Louisville. 

Nate was born March 17, 2003, in Salem, the son of Courtney Beck and Adam Barr. He was a graduate of Salem High School, class of 2021and was a construction worker, wood worker and laborer.

Nate loved to play basketball, swim in the summer, fishing and exploring...

James Kent Day

James Kent Day

Jun 30, 2024

Mr. James Kent Day, age 84, of Salem, passed away Sunday, June 30 at UofL Hospital.

Mr. Day was born September 6, 1939 in Canton the son of Glen and Madge Marshall Day. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of Southern Hills Church, Gideon’s International, Salem Farmer’s Club, Washington County Cattleman’s Association, Indiana Cattleman’s Association, Washington County Pork...

James E. Elliott

James E. Elliott

Jun 29, 2024

James E. Elliott, age 82, of Salem passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Lakepoint Village in Scottsburg. Born June 16, 1942, he was the son of the late Ernest F. Elliott and Edna G. (Rodman) Elliott. On November 28, 1962, he married the love of his life, Judy (Dailey) Elliott, who survives.

James retired from Cummins Engine Company after...

Wayne F. Yake

Wayne F. Yake

Jun 17, 2024

Wayne was born March 28, 1935 in Waldo, OH to Harold and Marie Yake and passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024. He graduated from Waldo High School in 1953 and entered the US Arm in January of 1958, receiving and honorable discharge in December, 1963. Wayne worked for the PA Railroad Section Gang in Waldo, OH, and also at...

Howard Lee "Zeke" Weston

Howard Lee "Zeke" Weston

Jun 15, 2024

Howard Lee “Zeke” Weston, age 94, of Salem, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, June 15, 2024. He had a good life.

Mr. Weston was born on April 4, 1930 in Salem, the son of Orville and Lottie Holstein Weston. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He retired from the National Guard. After high school...

Judith C Owsley

Judith C Owsley

Jun 10, 2024

Mrs. Judith C. Owsley, age 87, of Campbellsburg, passed away Monday, June 10 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany. 

Mrs. Owsley was born December 25, 1936, in Utica, Indiana, the daughter of Everett and Thelma Holman Prather.  She was a homemaker and a member of Sugar Creek Christian Church in Campbellsburg. 

Judy married Philip A. Owsley on June 23, 1957, and...

Donald Gene Maudlin

Donald Gene Maudlin

Jun 8, 2024

Mr. Donald Gene Maudlin, age 92, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, June 8 at his home. 

Mr. Maudlin was born February 12, 1932 in Salem, the son of Ivan Joel and Mary Alice Bell Maudlin. He was a United States Airforce Veteran having served in Korea. Donald was retired from Cummins Engine Company. He was a member of the Church of...

Lynn Allen Pelfrey

Lynn Allen Pelfrey

Jun 2, 2024

Lynn Allen Pelfrey, age 57, of Salem, passed away Sunday, June 2 at Salem Crossing.

Lynn was born August 6, 1966, in Salem, Indiana, the son of William and Edith Fern Reffitt Pelfrey.   He attended New Beginnings Baptist Church and was an employee of Blue River Industries.  He loved Kentucky Wildcats, Elvis, John Wayne, Nascar and Dale Earnhardt.  He was...

Lisa M. Spoon

Lisa M. Spoon

May 31, 2024

 

Mrs. Lisa M. Spoon, age 43, of Campbellsburg, passed away Friday, May 31 at her home. 

Mrs. Spoon was born November 28, 1980 in Salem the daughter of Charles Zeigenbein and Charlene Niece Martin.  She was of the Christian faith. 

She is survived by her husband: R. Byron Spoon they were married January 23, 2024. She is also survived by three sons:...

Jack Wayne Vest

Jack Wayne Vest

May 29, 2024

Jack Wayne Vest, age 67, of Campbellsburg, passed away Wednesday, May 29 at University of Louisville Hospital. 

Mr. Vest was born May 10, 1957, in Lapeer, Michigan, the son of Carl and Betty Wheeler Vest.  He worked for Farm Bureau Co-op until they closed and was part owner of J and J Feed Mill. 

Jack is survived by two daughters:  Toni Partin...

Eileen Delores Greene

Eileen Delores Greene

May 25, 2024

Mrs. Eileen Delores Greene, age 73, of Pekin, passed away Saturday, May 25 in Pekin. 

Mrs. Greene was born March 22, 1951, in Jewel Valley, Virginia, the daughter of Ray and Bertha White Clifton.  She was a graduate of Eastern High School.  Delores was a proud grandma to her eight grandchildren.   She liked collecting wind chimes, gardening and playing Bingo...

Diana Ragains

Diana Ragains

May 24, 2024

Mrs. Diana Ragains, age 73 of Hardinsburg, passed away on Friday, May 24 at Salem Crossing.

Mrs. Ragains was born February 19, 1951, in Washington County, the daughter of Carl K. and Mildred Mary Russell Deweese. Diana was a member of Kansas Church of Christ.

Mrs. Ragains is survived by her husband, Carl Ragains.

Mrs. Ragains is preceded by her parents and her...

Leroy A. Fleming

Leroy A. Fleming

May 23, 2024

Mr. Leroy A. Fleming, age 80, of Pekin, passed away Thursday, May 23 at Meadowview Health and Rehab. 

Mr. Fleming was born May 18, 1944 in Etty, Kentucky the son of Turner Tom and Bessie Fleming. Leroy was a United States Army Veteran serving in Vietnam. He was a member of Pekin Church of Christ, and the NRA. Leroy was retired...

Don "Donnie" Marshall Deremiah

Don "Donnie" Marshall Deremiah

May 17, 2024

Mr. Don “Donnie” Marshall Deremiah, age 67 of Salem, passed away Friday, May 17 at Baptist Health Floyd during a medical procedure.

Donnie was born April 7, 1957, in Salem. The son of Donald Deremiah and Delores Richey Blankenbaker. His hobbies were golfing, concerts and music, bird watching and hanging out with his grandchildren and going to their activities and was...

Allan Wayne Simpson

Allan Wayne Simpson

May 17, 2024

Allan Wayne Simpson, age 71 of Salem, passed away Friday, May 17 in his home, surrounded by family.

Mr. Simpson was born October 26, 1952 in Salem. The son of Reed and Sue Etzler Simpson. He retired from Indiana Oxygen in Seymour. In retirement he worked at Shadowood Golf Course and Country Club and was an avid golfer. Mr. Simpson was...

Vivian L. McKnight

Vivian L. McKnight

May 17, 2024

Mrs. Vivian L. McKnight, age 70, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 17 at her home. She will be joining her beloved Jerry and many other saints. 

Mrs. McKnight was born June 18, 1953 in Salem the daughter of Ray and Audrey Davidson Bruck. She was a 1971 Salem High School graduate. She also graduated from...

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