Obituaries

Jul 26, 2019

James F. Mink, 91,of Paoli, passed away July 26, 2019 at Monroe Hospital of Bloomington. He was born February 3, 1928 to parents, William Joshua & Leona (Woodyard) Mink. He married (first) Mary Francis (Slaten) Mink she precedes him in death. He married Bertha Lea (Cook) Mink April 4, 1998. James worked for the Town of Paoli for over...

Jul 22, 2019

Charles E. Fry. 55, of Bedford, passed away July 22, 2019 at Richland Bean Blossom Healthcare in Ellettsville, IN. He was born December 29, 1963 in Bedford, IN to parents, Morris & Margaret Fry. He was formerly employed at Mammas & Pappas Restaurant of Bedford.

He is survived by: Niece- Ashley Harris & Nephew- Joshua Graves

Jul 14, 2019

Charles V. Smith, 61, of Paoli, passed away July 14 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born August 27, 1957 in Bedford, IN to parents, Archibald Allen & Patricia Iris (Hammon) Smith. He married Jessie (Cook) Smith April 10, 1981. Charles was a former construction laborer for HOD Carriers of New Albany. He was a member of Cooks...

Jul 7, 2019

James Roy Gaddie, 82, of Eckerty, passed away July 7, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. He was born May 8, 1937 in Metcalfe County, KY to parents, Luther & Zoie (Stephens) Gaddie. He was a US Army World War II Veteran and retired from the State Highway Dept.

Survivors Include: Wife, Helen (Borcar) Gaddie of Eckerty...

Jun 30, 2019

John H. Kairchner Jr., 93, of Highland, IN, passed away June 30, 2019 in Munster, IN. He was born February 24,1926 in Kokomo, IN, to parents, John H. Sr. & Lillian (Russell) Kairchner. He married Martha Jean Newlin May 10, 1947.  John was a US Navy Veteran and retired Operating Engineer of Union Local 150. He was also a...

Jun 23, 2019

Inez "Joan" Buetel, 82, of Paoli, passed away June 23, 2019 at Westview Nursing Home and Rehab in Bedford. She was born April 21, 1937 in Paoli to parents, Charles T. & Ethel (Hollen) Hobson. She married Prentice L. Buetel October 2, 1953. Inez "Joan" Buetel was a homemaker and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church of Orleans....

Jun 14, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of George W. Holaday announces his passing on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the age of 90 years.

George will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 69 years, Treva (Johnson) Holaday, sister Katherine (Howard) Springer, daughter Carmen Gilliland (Steve), son Bret (Tamie) Holaday, 4 grandchildren, Amy (Lance) Krebs,...

Jun 7, 2019

Sandra Sue Pittman, 59, of Paoli, passed away June 7, 2019 at Bloomington Hospice House. She was born November 6, 1959 in Paoli to parents, Elvis & Grace (Kiefner) Nelson. She married Richard Pittman December 9, 1995. Sandra was formerly employed at French Lick Resort in the coffee shop. She was a member of Paoli Christian Church.

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May 25, 2019

Michael Joseph Happel, 77, of Hardinsburg, passed away May 25, 2019 at Stonebridge Health Campus of Bedford. He was born November 6, 1941 in Louisville, KY to parents Burch Joseph & Frances (Schnieders) Happel. He married Myra J. Sanders September 24, 1982. Michael was a retired shop foreman for Ohio Valley Truck & Tractor of New Albany for 40...

May 24, 2019

Ernest G. "Ernie" Condra Sr., 89, of Fishers, passed away on May 24, 2019 at Grand Brook Memory Care.  He was born on June 3, 1929 to Silas and Bertha (Trinkle) Condra in English, Indiana.

Ernie retired from the United States Army as Sergeant First Class in hospital administration. He served during the Korean, Vietnam, and Cold...

May 21, 2019

Evelina Tussey, 77, of Hardinsburg, passed away May 21, 2019 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital of New Albany. She was born June 24, 1941 in Berea KY, to parents, Fred & Ethel (Gabbard) Kindrick. She married Phillip Eugene Tussey September 25, 1958.

Evelina worked as a certified nurses assistant for over 30 years. She was a member...

May 20, 2019

Byron Earle Stevenson, 82, of Loogootee, passed away May 20, 2019 at Hillside Manor in Washington, IN. He was born February 2, 1937 at the Jenkinsville Settlement in Queensbury, NY, to parents, Harold & Ella (Chase) Stevenson. He married Thelma Roberts October 22, 1976.

Byron is a US Army Korean War Veteran. He was retired from Boeing...

May 17, 2019

Jerry Allen Smith, 69, of English, passed away May 17, 2019 at his home. He was born October 19, 1949 in Paoli to parents, Chester Allen & Mary Frances (Senn) Smith. He married Tonji Montgomery June 1,1973. Jerry was a retired truck driver for Jasper Group.

Private services were held & burial was in Taswell Cemetery.

May 4, 2019

Becky S. Hutslar, 62, of Hardinsburg, passed away May 4, 2019 at her home. She was born January 21,1957 in Paoli, IN, to parents Arthur Dutch & Alice (West) McIntosh. She married Gary Hutslar October 22, 1977. Becky was the office manager of Orange County Publishing, where she worked for 35 years.

Survivors include: Husband- Gary Hutslar...

May 2, 2019

Troy Leon Sprinkle, 53, of Valeene passed away May 2, 2019 at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born November 19, 1965 in Paoli to parents, Russell Lee & Margie L. (Manship) Sprinkle. He married Sandy (McIntosh) Sprinkle on August 16, 1985 and she passed away November 3, 2011. Troy was a retired union carpenter for Gohmann Construction Co. He...

May 2, 2019

Joey Keith Walls, 72, of West Baden Springs, passed away May 2, 2019 at his home. He was born September 17, 1946 in Shoals, IN to parents, Joey Delbert & Neva Jeanette (Compton) Walls. He married Kathy Busick November 10, 2003. Joey was a Veteran of the U.S. Army Vietnam War & he was employed at U.S. Crane Naval...

Apr 30, 2019

Ivan R. Patton, 81, of Paoli, passed away April 30, 2019 at his home. He was born February 18, 1938 in Muncie, IN to parents, Harold C. & Alice (Tincher) Patton. He married Betty J. (Trinkle) Patton August 1, 1959 and she precedes him in death. Ivan R. Patton was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a...

Apr 25, 2019

Linda Kay Flick, 63, of West Baden, passed away April 25, 2019 at Stonebridge Health Campus of Bedford. She was born December 17, 1955 in Salem, IN to parents, Benjamin Franklin & Mary Gladys (Parrish) Shipley. She married Russell Wayne Flick June 1, 1973. She was formerly employed at St. Vincent Physicians of Bedford. She was a member of...

Apr 23, 2019

Merle Blythe, 82 of Paoli, passed away April 23, 2019 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. She was born August 15, 1936 in Sheridan, KY to parents, Forest H. & Eula (Carnahan) Belt.

Merle was the owner and operator of Patoka Tax & Bookkeeping of Paoli and she was a member of Paoli Moose Lodge.

Survivors ...

Apr 18, 2019

Connie L. Feiock (Grimes), 65, of Paoli, passed away April 18, 2019 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. She was born September 2, 1953 to parents, Charles & Maxine (Pemberton) Grimes. Connie was a member of the Methodist faith and she worked various jobs throughout her life.

She is survived by: Son- Jeramy Grimes of Marengo

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