Obituaries

Jun 27, 2021

Edward Roy Nikkila, 71, of Paoli, passed away June 27, 2021 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born December 14, 1949 in Printis, WI, to parents, Roy & Bernice (Swanson) Nikkila.  He married Bobbie Leighty June 16, 1995. Edward was a US Army Veteran. He was a retired dock supervisor for Overnight Transportation and he attended Paoli...

Jun 27, 2021

Samuel Lee Holland, 92, of French Lick, died June 27 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper with his four children by his side.

One of eleven children, he was born March 12, 1929 in Orange County to Samuel W. Holland and Sarah Edith Denbo Holland. On August 13, 1949, he married Thelma Fern Apple. They were married for...

Jun 27, 2021

George R. Clark, 93, of French Lick passed away June 27, 2020 at Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, KY. He was born August 14, 1927 in French Lick, to parents, Elmer & Wilma (Freeman) Clark. He married Vonda McBride January 1, 1951. George worked various jobs but he retired from the Orange County Highway Dept. He was...

Jun 17, 2021

Carolyn S. Cowan, 83, of Orleans passed away June 17, 2021 at Mitchell Manor Nursing Home. She was born March 21, 1938 in Mitchell to parents, Harry S. & Anna (Hall) Allen. Carolyn was a retired store manager for Dollar General for 17 years.

Survivors include:

Daughter- Judith Wisley Cooper of Orleans

Sons-...

Jun 13, 2021

Ricky Wayne Mitchell, 60, formerly of Eckerty, passed away June 13, 2021 at Paoli Health and Living Community. He was born August 30, 1960 in Huntingburg to parents, Bobby Lee & Mary Louise (Staten) Mitchell. Ricky was a laborer at a turkey farm formerly of Jasper.

Survivors include sisters, Shannon White & husband, Doug of Mitchell &...

Jun 11, 2021

Tyler Joseph Griffith, 20 of Hardinsburg, passed away June 11, 2021 at home. He was born, July 8, 2000 in Louisville, KY. Tyler was a 2019 Paoli High School Graduate. He was employed at Paoli Walmart and was a member of Syria Christian Church of Orleans.

Suvivors include:

Mother- Pam Walls (Barry) of French Lick...

Jun 8, 2021

Vonda Sue Flick, 81, of Paoli, passed away June 8, 2021 at her daughters home in Dubois. She was born June 19, 1939 in Martin County to parents, Ora & Thelma (Stephens) Hatfield. She married Carrol Flick Sr. March 13, 1954. She was retired from Artistcraft Woodworking Co. of Ferdinand.

Survivors include:

Daughter- Carolyn Shepard...

Jun 7, 2021

Maggie Ilene Thacker, 96, of Paoli, passed away June 7, 2021 at her home. She was born October 21, 1924 in Paoli, to parents, Elijah R. & Viola Belle (McDonald) Walls. She married Albert Thacker December 9, 1944. Maggie was a homemaker, avid gardener and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Primitive...

May 30, 2021

Dennis Eugene Harper, 61, of Paoli, passed away May 30, 2021 at his home in Paoli. He was born September 26, 1959 in Franklin to parents, Donald & Delores (Bruner) Harper. He married Elizabeth Lucille Switzer November 19, 1977. Dennis was a retired Mountain Operator at Paoli Peaks. He was a member of Masonic Lodge Newton Stewart #432 and...

May 29, 2021

Tommy R. Lewis, 82, of Paoli, passed away May 29, 2021 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born February 15, 1939 in Mishawaka to parents, Don C. & Clara (Luke) Lewis. He married Frances M. Stillions June 3, 1960. Tommy was a retired Indiana State Policeman.

Survivors include:

Wife- Frances M. Lewis of Paoli...

May 22, 2021

Russell Wells, 79, of Paoli, passed away May 22, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany. He was born September 23, 1941 in Paoli, to parents, Everett J. & Hazel (Alspaugh) Wells. He married Virginia (Lilley) Wells December 8, 1961. Russell was a U.S. Navy Veteran & he retired from Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center. He was...

May 5, 2021

Diana Lynn Rodman, 66 of Dale, passed away May 5, 2021 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. She was born July 27, 1954 in New Albany, to parents, Buck Buchanan & Wanda (Manship) Thomas. She retired from Webasto Co. of Georgetown.

Survivors include:

Son- Jason Rodman & wife Kendra of Dale

Granddaughter- Vanessa Rodman of...

May 1, 2021

Danielle Aikman, 68, of Paoli, passed away May 1, 2021 at her home. She was born February 26, 1953 in Chicago, IL. She married Kurt Aikman April 2, 1971. Danielle was formerly employed by various local retailers and banks and she also bred Boxers. She was a member of the American Kennel Club and American Boxer Club.

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Apr 22, 2021

Pearl Ella Smith, 87, of English, passed away April 22, 2021 at her home. She was born November 18, 1933 in Uniontown, to parents Robert & Gladys (Cunningham) Cunningham. She was married to Ernest W. Smith  on October 4, 1950. Pearl was a homemaker.

Survivors include: Daughters - Brenda Montgomery of Eckerty; Debbie Kempf of Kyanna; Sharlene ...

Apr 19, 2021

Tillie Rosa Drake, 63, of Paoli, passed away April 19, 2021 at her companion's home in Paoli. She was born May 19, 1957 in Salem, to parents, Howard William & Mariellan (Williams) Barrett. She married Kevin Drake September 16, 1977. Tillie was the co-owner of Fat Buddy's BBQ & worked for over 27 years at Drakes Sawmill formerly of...

Apr 11, 2021

Holly Hatfield, 81 of Providence, KY, formerly of Paoli, passed away April 11 at Shemwell Health Care of Providence, KY. She was born July 29, 1939 in Petoskey, Michigan to parents Howard & Wanda Rose (Swadling) Baker. She married Ray C. Hatfield on December 17, 1956 and he preceded her in death September 9, 2015. Holly was a homemaker...

Apr 3, 2021

Oscar Ray Campbell, 91 of Paoli, passed away April 3 at Springs Valley Meadows of French Lick. He was born April 30, 1929 in Rose Hill, Virginia to parents, Edmond & Roxy (Marcum) Campbell. He married Verlin Oliver June 22, 1965. Oscar was a retired welder for Bruner Engineering of Bedford.

Survivors-

Daughters- Becky Benham...

Mar 31, 2021

Hope Loree Breyan, 61 of Paoli, passed away March 31 at IU Health Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis. She was born February 24, 1960 in Paoli to parents, William E. & Violet L (Hughey) Holiday. Hope was a homemaker.

Survivors include:

Daughter- Amanda McCabe (Matthew) of Paoli

Sons- Chris Piper of Paoli & Josh...

Mar 31, 2021

Lavern Bledsoe, 70, of Hardinsburg, passed away March 31 at St. Vincent Hospital of Salem. He was born February 4, 1951 in Paoli to parents, Charles & Sylvia (Hill) Bledsoe. He married Sue Coleman July 4, 1976. Lavern was a retired welder and worked for several different companies over the years.

Survivors include:

Wife- Sue...

Mar 28, 2021

Wayne L. Zimmerman, 88 of Orleans, passed away March 28 at his home. He was born in Wickliffe to parents, Russell & Louisa Zimmerman, Wayne married Sharon King August 16, 1952. He worked for Sear & Robuck & Ford Motor Plant. Wayne was a US Army Korean Conflict Veteran.

Survivors include:

Sons- Michael Zimmerman, Steven...