Local Obituaries for Families in Salem, IN
Helen A. Baker
Apr 7, 2025
Helen A. Baker, age 74, of Salem, passed away Monday, April 7 at her home.
Helen was born May 30, 1950, in Pekin, Indiana, the daughter of Henry and Pauline Stewart Baker. She was a member of Bunker Hill Christian Church. She was employed by the US Census Bureau for over 40 years.
Ms. Baker is survived by a brother: Randall Baker...
Thelma "Jimmie" Heckert
Mar 31, 2025
Mrs. Thelma "Jimmie" I. Heckert, age 81, of Salem, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at Baptist Floyd Hospital in New Albany.
Born February 26, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Heckert was the daughter of Lloyd Nuszbaum and Allie Smelser Nuszbaum.
On April 21, 1962, she married Charles "Chuck" E Heckert.
She was a member of the Monroe Church of Christ. She worked...
Timothy Bruce Root
Mar 29, 2025
Timothy Bruce Root, age 66 of Mitchell, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his residence on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Mr. Root was born December 14, 1958, in Bedford to Cletus Dale Root and Rosalie Corey Root.
Tim was a loving husband, father, grandpa, son, brother and friend. He was an avid guitar player and singer. He loved playing...
Leonard "Sonny" Maxwell Jr
Mar 28, 2025
Mr. Leonard "Sonny" Maxwell Jr., age 75 of Salem, passed away peacefully at Baptist Floyd New Albany on Friday, March 28, 2025.
Born on August 30, 1949 in Kentucky.
Mr. Maxwell retired from Brown Forman. He was a member of the Marshall Avenue Church in Salem. He was an Air Force veteran, serving in Japan, Italy, and Texas. . Sonny was Chaplain...
George Henry Richert
Mar 26, 2025
Mr. George Henry Richert, age 92 of Salem, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025.
Born on July 27, 1932 in Elizabeth, Indiana, George was the eldest son of the late Ora W. and Mary Elizabeth (Foreman) Richert.
Formerly of Harrison County, he was a 1951 graduate of Elizabeth High School and a resident of Washington County since...
Robert Eugene Whitfield
Mar 25, 2025
Mr. Robert "Bob" Eugene Whitfield, age 78, of Livonia, passed away, Tuesday, March 25 at his home.
Mr. Whitfield was born March 21, 1947 the son of Melvin Elmer and Lillian McNeely Whitfield. He was retired from Netshape, and was a former truck driver and farmer. He was a United States Airforce Veteran. Bob was a member of Livonia Baptist Church....
Barbara L. Gilstrap
Mar 23, 2025
Barbara L. Gilstrap, age 80 of Salem, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Baptist East, surrounded by her family.
Ms. Gilstrap was born February 7, 1945 in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, the daughter of Clarence and Effie Doan Hasty. She was retired from Smith Cabinet.
Ms. Gilstrap is survived by her sons, Jonathon Gilstrap (Ashley) of Salem, Darrell Fultz (Sheila) of...
Priscilla Ellen Medlock
Mar 21, 2025
Mrs. Priscilla Ellen Medlock, age 88, of Orleans, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 at her residence.
Mrs. Medlock was born July 10, 1936 in Campbellsburg, Indiana, the daughter of Jesse Lyman and Olive Ruth Thrall Westfall. She was a seamstress and a member of Carters Creek Christian Church.
Priscilla married James Howard Medlock on August 22, 1953.
Priscilla is survived by her...
Larry Joe Cooper
Mar 21, 2025
Mr. Larry Joe Cooper, age 79, of Hardinsburg, passed away Friday, March 21 at his home.
Mr. Cooper was born March 30, 1945, in Paoli, Indiana the son of Henry and Loraine Ridener Cooper. He was a retired employee of Childcraft.
Larry is survived by his daughters: Lisa Shelton of Salem, Kristy Lewis (Gary) of Pekin, and Amanda Cooper of Salem, 7...
Robbie Williams
Mar 19, 2025
Mr. Robbie Williams, age 63, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, March 19 at Norton Audubon Hospital.
Mr. Williams was born December 11, 1961 in Salem, Indiana, the son of Arthur and Ethel Guthrie Williams. He was a union painter.
Robbie is survived by his companion: Maria Boure of Louisville, and two brothers: Gene Williams of Campbellsburg and Johnnie Williams of Los Angelos,...
Wayne Edward Wesner
Mar 18, 2025
Mr. Wayne Edward Wesner, age 95, of Salem, Indiana passed away very early in the morning on March 18th at his home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Wesner was born December 21, 1929 at home on the farm Northeast of Campbellsburg, Indiana, he was the son of the late Oscar and Zenobia (Martin) Wesner.
He was a lifelong resident of Washington County,...
Jackie R. Kalb
Mar 15, 2025
Mrs. Jackie R. Kalb, age 62, of Salem, passed away Saturday, March 15 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital.
Mrs. Kalb was born May 10, 1962 in Lafayette, Indiana the daughter of Ted and Wanda Moon Manship. She was a member of Valeene Wesleyan Church. Besides keeping the books for her husband Kirk at his business, she was a proud wife, mother,...
Elizabeth P Topalis
Mar 14, 2025
Mrs. Elizabeth P. Topalis, age 67, of Salem, passed away Friday, March 14 at her home.
Elizabeth was born August 7, 1957, in Manchester, New Hampshire, the daughter of Edward and Pauline Payer Fleury. She was a member of River of Living Waters Church in Salem.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband: David Topalis of Salem and a brother: Gerald Fleury of...
Roseanna Marie Napier
Mar 13, 2025
Mrs. Roseanna Marie Napier, age 61, of Salem, passed away Thursday, March 13 at Baptist Health Floyd.
Roseanna was born July 30, 1963 in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of Ambrose and Gertrude Barrett Turner. She was an employee of Dairy Queen.
Roseanna married Lawrence Napier Jr. on August 7, 1989. She is survived by her husband: Lawrence of Salem, three sons: Mason...
Laura Elsie Sowder
Mar 13, 2025
Laura Elsie Sowder, age 90 of Salem, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 in her home.
Mrs. Sowder was born February 14, 1935 in London, Kentucky, the daughter of Orlando Gray and Louisa Bundy Gray. Mrs. Sowder was retired from Baird Moble Homes.
Mrs. Sowder is survived by her son Gary Sowder (Tammi) of Salem, two daughters, Patricia Shepherd (Bruce) of Salem...
Herbert J. Mauck Jr.
Mar 10, 2025
Herbert J. "Herbie" Mauck Jr. (1949-2025)
Herbert J. "Herbie" Mauck Jr., a devoted family man, proud veteran, and outdoors enthusiast, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center. He was 76 years old.
Born on February 1, 1949, in Salem, Indiana, Herbie was the son of Herbert Mauck Sr. and Thelma Casey Mauck. He graduated from...
Effie Marie Irwin
Mar 1, 2025
Mrs. Effie Marie Irwin, age 83, of Campbellsburg, passed away Saturday, March 1 at Salem Crossing.
Mrs. Irwin was born May 3, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana the daughter of Charles Henry Chastain and Mary Alice Overton Chastain. She was a member of Orleans Wesleyan Church.
Effie is survived by her husband: Dale Irwin. They were married December 10, 1960. She is also...
Debra Davidson
Feb 28, 2025
Mrs. Debra Davidson, age 69, of Salem, passed away Friday, February 28 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.
Mrs. Davidson was born September 23, 1955, in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Donald Anthony Young and Carlie Avis Hall Bedford. Debra was a former employee of the Jacket Factory, Kimball Manufacturing, and American Rental.
Mrs. Davidson is survived by her husband: Milford...
Daniel “Bubby” Kevin Becraft
Feb 27, 2025
Daniel Kevin Becraft AKA Bubby, reunited with his parents, Porter Becraft and Delores Drew, sister Sherry, Special niece Lindsey and Maternal and Paternal Mamaw and Papaw Becraft and Motsinger on February 27, 2025.
Danny was born on September 4, 1955 in Salem, Indiana. He spent his childhood years in the Pekin/Salem area until the age of 14, where he moved to...
Debra A Hall
Feb 18, 2025
Debra A. Hall, age 78, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, February 18 at her home.
Mrs. Hall was born August 13, 1946 in Kentucky the daughter of Leland Hart and Helen Carty Hart.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Elmo Levi Hall on January 18, 2021. She is also preceded in death by a step-son: Eric Hall, a sister: Billie...
