Christopher Eli Straley

Christopher Eli Straley, 18, of Salem, Indiana, passed away October 7, 2026, at his home.

He was born May 7, 2008, in Paoli, Indiana, to Andrew Christopher Straley and Jamie Dee Edwards.

Christopher attended West Washington High School and was a member of the Class of 2027. He was formerly employed at Basin Welding Company. He enjoyed video games, welding, and working on cars.

He is survived by his mother, Jamie Dee Edwards and Kody Hayes of Salem; father and stepmother, Andrew Straley and Melissa Smith of Hardinsburg; sisters, Abbigail Straley, Avalynn Slaten, Arieonna Slaten, and Alaigha Thompson; maternal grandfather, Larry Edwards of Paoli; paternal grandmother, Denise Straley of Hardinsburg; aunt, Amanda Highfield (Justin) of Columbus, Ohio; uncle, Nathan Straley of Hardinsburg; and uncles, Jeremy and Josh Edwards of Paoli.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Mary Edwards, and paternal grandfather, Mark Straley.

Memorial service will be held Friday, October 23, at 6 p.m. at McAdams Mortuary. Bro. Harvey McAdams will officiate. Friends may visit from 5 p.m. until the time of service Friday at the funeral home.

Arrangements by McAdams Mortuary. For condolences, visit mcadamsmortuary.com.