Obituaries

Dec 1, 2023

Claude R. Cornelison, age 85 of Paoli, passed away on December 1, 2023 at his home. He was born in Milltown, IN on October 23, 1938 to parents James Roscoe Cornelison & Thyra Winona Poehlein Cornelison. He married Lois Ann Richey Combs on January 26, 1998. Claude was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran where he served in the...

Nov 27, 2023

In loving memory of Loren Elwood "Sonny" Stroud, age 80, of Hardinsburg, who passed away peacefully at his home on November 27, 2023. Born on November 17, 1943, in Paoli to parents Elwood James  "E.J." and Dorothy Lois (White) Stroud. Sonny worked as a self-employed livestock dealer and was a member of the Valeene Wesleyan Church, although he also...

Nov 24, 2023

Darlene Ann Condra, age 66 of Paoli, passed away November 24, 2023 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany. She was born January 28, 1957 in Salem to parents Reuben Condra & Leota (Hollen) Condra. Darlene was a former home health aid for Adaptive Nursing & Home Health Care Services in Bedford, IN. She attended the Victory Baptist...

Nov 24, 2023

Willard T. Sneed, age 84, of Paoli, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023, at his home. Born on May 2, 1939, in Marion County, Kentucky, he was the son of Robert Sneed and Addie Mae (Simpson) Sneed. On November 15, 1958, Willard married the love of his life, Doris L. Ferren, and their union was a testament to...

Nov 18, 2023

Jerry Lee Patton, age 75, of Orleans, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023, at his home. He was born on June 1, 1948, in Livonia to his parents, Harold Cletis Patton and Alice Marie (Tincher) Patton. Jerry married the love of his life, Linda Jean Barnett, on January 23, 1967. A dedicated worker, Jerry enjoyed a fulfilling career...

Nov 18, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Goodpaster, a beloved member of the community. Paul, age 77, left this world on November 18, 2023, at IU Health Paoli Hospital. Born on March 30, 1946, in Bedford to Walker Goodpaster and Hallie D. (Flick) Goodpaster, Paul was a devoted husband to Nancy (Allen) Goodpaster, whom...

Nov 16, 2023

Lorraine "Renie" Marshall Hounshell passed away November 16, 2023 at her home in Mississippi. She was born November 25, 1935 in Paoli to parents Quilla & Agnes (Cardinal) Phillips. She first married Marvin Marshall on February 6, 1953 who passed away June 19, 1993. She then married Carl Hounshell on November 8, 2009. Lorraine was a retired cook for...

Nov 10, 2023

Winnifred "Winnie" L. Walker, 89, of Depauw, passed away on November 10, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at her daughter’s home in Tell City.  She was born on January 3, 1934, in Pasadena, California, to Earl Mansell and Violet (Green) Mansell. She married John William Walker on October 17, 1992.

Winnifred dedicated her professional life as a...

Nov 8, 2023

Roy Gene Grimes, aged 68, of Paoli, passed away on November 8, 2023, at his home. He was born on March 3, 1955, to Roy W. Grimes and Ida Pearl (Apple) Grimes. On April 8, 1994, he married Melva Payton. Roy was a dedicated US Navy Veteran and served his community as a retired technology supervisor for 20 years...

Nov 7, 2023

Monty G. Newlin, age 88 of Paoli, passed away on November 7, 2023 at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. He was born on September 29, 1935 in Paoli to parents Roy Clarence Newlin & Leila Mae (Dugger) Newlin. He married Martha A. Moyer May 26, 1990 and preceded him in death March 7, 2008.

Monty proudly...

Nov 5, 2023

Michael C. Lacy age 83 of Paoli passed away November 5, 2023 at his home. He was born March 27, 1940 in Greenfield to parents, Paul and Clara (Hall) Lacy, Michael married Linda Lee Coulter, in December 1976. He retired from French Lick Resort where he worked as a security officer for the casino and maintenance at West Baden...

Nov 1, 2023

Miguel Angel Zapien Valdivia, age 42 of Paoli, passed away on November 1, 2023 at his home. He was born on August 5, 1981 in Pajacuarán, Mexico to parents Joaquin Zapien & Prudencia Valdivia. Miguel married Carolina Noveron-Zapien on May 28, 2013. He was self-employed drywaller.

Survivors include:

Wife: Carolina Noveron-Zapien of Paoli

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Oct 21, 2023

Sylvia "Agnes" Flannery, 79 of Orleans, passed away October 21, 2023 at her home. She was born June 19, 1944 in Rushville to parents, Elmer H. & Margareth Violet (Whitney) Flannery. Agnes was retired from MiLin Wood Products formerly of Paoli. She also worked as an LPN and beautician. She was a member of Lake View Baptist Church of...

Oct 20, 2023

Danny E. Roach, 68 of Marengo, passed away October 20, 2023 at Paoli Health and Living Community. He was born December 31, 1954 in Salem to parents Robert E. & Patty Sue (Underwood) Roach. Danny worked at MiLin Wood Industry formerly of Paoli and worked 30 years at Childcraft formerly of Salem. He attended Cooks Chapel Church. He loved...

Oct 18, 2023

It is with great sadness the family of Andy Free announces his passing.  He was born June 1, 1965 to Steve and Patricia (Susie) Combs Free in Paoli, IN.

Survivors are his parents and bonus Mom Dotty Phillips all of Paoli and sister Sarah (Shane) of Hardinsburg as well as numerous family members and friends whom he...

Oct 10, 2023

Bachly "Lee" Cook 87 of Jasper, passed away October 10, 2023 at her home. She was born on January 25, 1936, in Soctrang, Vietnam to parents, Ly Cong Thanh & Ta Thi Thom. She married Larry Cook in 1976. Lee retired from Kimball's. She was a faithful Christian and attended the Baptist Church of Jasper.

Survivors include:...

Oct 9, 2023

Jacob Allen "PeeWee" Tussey, 64 of Fredericksburg passed away October 9, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital of Salem. He was born on January 4, 1959, to parents, Jacob C. Tussey Jr. & Linda Sue (Roberts) Tussey. Jacob was a U.S. Army Veteran and member of the Shoals American Legion. He was self-employed and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren,...

Oct 8, 2023

Rita C. Douthitt, Louisville, KY, born August 4, 1951 to the late Rosine Mattingly Douthitt and Bert Taylor Douthitt.

Rita was a librarian who worked 47 years in the public libraries - Louisville Free Public Library, in Louisville KY. Paul Sawyier Public Library in Frankfort, KY. and Jasper Dubois County Public Library in Jasper. IN.

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Oct 2, 2023

Martha Jean Kairchner, age 94 of Muncie formerly of Highland, passed away on October 2, 2023 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN. She was born on February 25, 1929 in Paoli to parents Wayne Newlin & Mary (Walton) Newlin. Martha married John H. Kairchner Jr. on May 10, 1947 who preceded her in death on June 30,...

Sep 29, 2023

Roger Cletis Patton, age 77 of Campbellsburg passed away September 29, 2023 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born October 10, 1945 in Livonia to parents, Harold Cletis & Alice Marie (Tincher) Patton. He married Betty Waggoner August 20, 1966. Roger retired from Paoli Chair Company and was a member of the Livonia Fire Dept.

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