Obituaries
Obituaries
Carol Ann Belle McKim (Minton)
Jan 12, 2025
Carol Ann Belle McKim (Minton), age 75, of Paoli, passed away January 12, 2025, at her home. She was born on May 12, 1949, in Huntingburg, Indiana, to parents Estel and Ona Belle (Thornburg) McKim. Carol worked many years as a CNA at Paoli Health & Living, and attended Paoli Christian Church.
Carol, born to Estel and Ona McKim, inherited her...
Kenneth Glenn McKim
Jan 12, 2025
Kenneth Glenn McKim, age 95 of Paoli, passed away on January 12, 2025, at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. He was born on May 6, 1929, in Taswell to William T. & Anna Sturgeon McKim. Kenneth married Alma Sturgis McKim on October 30, 1948, who preceded him in death on September 23, 1986. He married Earlene Little in 1988...
Garland "Shawn" Collins
Jan 10, 2025
Garland "Shawn" Collins, age 64 of English, passed away on January 10, 2025 at his home. He was born in Dayton, OH on January 10, 1961 to Harry & Charlotte (Meece) Collins. Shawn married Faye Dillard Collins on May 25, 2022. He was formerly a head Chaplain for the Florida State Prison for over 19 years and was a member...
John Joseph Bennett
Jan 10, 2025
John Joseph Bennett, 87, of Paoli, passed away at Springs Valley Meadows on January 10, 2025. Born on February 14, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of John Bennett and Mary (McNally) Bennett. John lived most of his life in Elyria, OH. He proudly served his country as a U.S. Navy veteran. He built a successful career...
John Ivan Atchison
Jan 8, 2025
John Ivan Atchison, age 64 of Paoli, passed away on January 8, 2025 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born in Paoli on December 3, 1960. On May 21, 1983 he married Patricia Danette Atchison. He was a former RV tech for Tom Stinnett Camping World in Jeffersonville, IN. John was a Veteran of the United States...
Alta Marie Allen
Jan 7, 2025
Alta Marie Allen, 82, of Paoli, passed away on January 7, 2025, at the Villages of Oakridge in Washington, IN.
Born on September 16, 1942, in Paoli, she was the daughter of James V. and Tamar Marie (White) Busick. Alta married Ermel Allen on October 14, 1961. He preceded her in death on March 31, 2023.
Alta dedicated over 31 years of...
Sandra Mae Eickelberger
Jan 6, 2025
Sandra Mae Eickelberger, age 83 of French Lick, passed away on January 6, 2025 at her home. She was born in Indianapolis on January 23, 1941 to Murel McCracken & Beryl McCullough McCracken. Sandra married Michael Eickelberger on July 5, 1990. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crafts, sewing, tole painting, woodworking, and crocheting. She was most remembered for her...
Michael Edward Harris
Jan 6, 2025
Michael Edward Harris, 62, of Paoli, passed away at his home on January 6, 2025.
Michael was born on August 15, 1962, in Salem to parents, Charles and Betty (Walton) Harris. He was employed at Hoosier Hardware of Paoli and previously worked at Hillcrest Manufacturing, Britney Furniture, Dairyland all formerly of Paoli, and in various other jobs over the years. He...
Mary Helen Wilson
Jan 5, 2025
Mary Helen Wilson, age 81 of West Baden Springs, passed away on January 5, 2025 at her home. She was born August 13, 1943 in Paoli to parents, Elvis & Helen (Morris) Wilson. Mary was most recently employed at the French Lick Winery but had worked for several years at Indiana Furniture of Jasper. She was a member of the...
Cyrus "Bub" O. Bradbury
Dec 31, 2024
Cyrus "Bub" O. Bradbury, age 80 of Corydon formerly of Millersburg, passed away on December 31, 2024, at Harrison County Hospital. He was born in Lafayette on July 31, 1944, to Edgar Roy Bradbury Sr. & Sadie Marie Sanders Bradbury. Cyrus married Carolyn Buchanan in 1968 and she preceded him in death in 2009. He was a 7-year Veteran of...
Richard Allen Yarberry
Dec 26, 2024
Richard Allen Yarberry, age 40 of Paoli, passed away on December 26, 2024. He was born in Alanta, GA on November 27, 1984 to Gary & Kathey (Cobb) Yarberry. Richard married Julia "Kari" (Smith) Yarberry on October 25, 2003. He was a shift manager at McDonalds in French Lick.
Survivors include his wife - Julia "Kari" Yarberry of Paoli, Mother -...
Cynthia Ann House Womack
Dec 25, 2024
Cynthia Ann House Womack, age 64 of Salem, passed away on December 25, 2024, at Paoli Health and Living Community. She was born in Jeffersonville on October 11, 1960, to William Kemp Sr. & Jetta (Martin) Kemp. Cynthia was a retired social worker. She enjoyed listening to The Beatles and loved all sports.
Survivors include her mother - Jetta Kemp Burton...
Delores Helen Straley
Dec 24, 2024
Delores Helen Straley, age 93 of French Lick, passed away on December 24, 2024 at Springs Valley Meadows. She was born on February 1, 1931 to Edward Waigand & Katherine Marotte Waigand. Delores married Gleason Straley on April 24, 1971. He later preceded her in death on August 23, 2000. Delores was a homemaker and a member of the Orange...
Lula "Marie" Tuell
Dec 15, 2024
Lula “Marie” Tuell, 81 of Paoli, passed away December 15, 2024 at Paoli Health & Living Community. She was born February 8, 1943 in Steubenvile, OH to parents Orville Clay & Olive Marie (Suttle) Campbell. She married Lawrence Elmer Tuell August 26, 1961 and he preceded her in death May 10, 1986.
Lula “Marie” worked as a site director for the...
Patricia Ann Bennett
Dec 12, 2024
Patricia Ann Bennett, age 77 of Paoli, passed away December 12, 2024 at her home. She was born in Harve de Grace, MD on September 4, 1947 to Edward & Ruth McKfrey. Patricia married David Wallace Bennett who preceded her in death on September 4, 2001. She was retired from Hillcrest formerly of Paoli and was also a member of...
Paul Ray Hickman
Dec 11, 2024
Paul Ray Hickman, 80, of Paoli, passed away on December 11, 2024, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on June 6, 1944, to Albert George & Mary Geneva (Scott) Hickman.
Paul served his country as a U.S. Navy veteran. He was formerly employed at Buckeye Truck Equipment and enjoyed NASCAR racing.
On June 10, 1994, he married Norma Jean...
Harold Rex "Dutch" Drabing
Dec 2, 2024
Harold Rex "Dutch" Drabing, 90, of French Lick, passed away on December 2, 2024, at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born on April 19, 1934, in French Lick to William and Ruby (Lessig) Drabing. He married Frances Eastridge on June 25, 1961. Harold was a graduate of French Lick High School, class of 1952. He was formerly a butcher...
R. Regina Scott
Nov 25, 2024
R. Regina Scott, 78, of Paoli, passed away on November 25, 2024, at her home. She was born on January 12, 1946, in Shively, KY, to Charles R. and Mary J. (Carnes) Hazelwood.
Regina married Roy David Scott on June 3, 1967, and they shared a life together until his passing on February 24, 2023. She was a retired bank teller...
Richard Joseph "Joe" Tucker
Nov 23, 2024
Richard Joseph “Joe” Tucker, 71, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away on November 23, 2024, at IU Health Bedford Hospital. He was born on June 23, 1953, in Salem, Indiana, to Louis Leroy and Clara Jane (Reasor) Tucker.
Joe married Lila Jean Walls on August 18, 1995, and they shared many years of love and companionship. He retired as the Chief of...
Catherine "Chris" Christina Stroud
Nov 17, 2024
Catherine “Chris” Christina Stroud, 83, of Paoli, passed away at her home on November 17, 2024. She was born on May 3, 1941, in Louisville, KY, to Walter S.Sr. and Mary Katherine (O’Bryan) West.
Chris retired from Kimballs of Jasper and was a devoted member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Paoli.
She is survived by three daughters, Linda Manship (David)...
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