Obituaries

Sep 28, 2023

Early in the morning of September 28th the Lord received the extraordinary Steven Manning. Steven was born in Los Angeles, California to parents Ron Milton Manning and Ann Lorraine Peters and was younger brother to Gary R. Manning.  He attended Quartz Hill High School where he played football and participated in both the art and leadership clubs. He graduated...

Sep 25, 2023

Wayne E. Laswell, 87, of Paoli, passed away on September 25, 2023 at his home. He was born on July 18, 1936, in English, IN to parents Logan Henry Laswell & Grace (Riat) Laswell. He married Shirley Tucker on January 5, 1959, and she preceded him in death on December 13, 2019. Wayne was a U.S. Army Veteran. He...

Sep 20, 2023

Randal J. Bruner, age 80 of Paoli, passed away on September 20, 2023 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born February 3, 1943 in Paoli, IN to parents Ernest Ray Bruner & Lydia Adeline (Wells) Bruner. He enjoyed his life with his companion Joyce Underhill. Randal worked as a heavy equipment operator on the pipeline as well as...

Sep 16, 2023

Dana Lavon McDonald, age 51, of French Lick, passed away on September 16, 2023, in Indianapolis. She was born on January 13, 1972, in Huntingburg to her parents Jerry McDonald and Mary Faulkenberg. Dana enjoyed time with her friends. She had a heart of gold and brought joy to those around her. She also liked participating in kareoke and...

Sep 4, 2023

Anthony Wayne Moore, 67 of Orleans, passed away September 4, 2023 at his home. He was born March 2, 1956 in Paoli to parents Alvia & Julia Payton. Anthony was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired truck driver.

Survivors Include:

Sons- Seth Moore & Ian Moore both of Paoli

Daughters- Danika Lynch...

Sep 2, 2023

Jane Cooper, age 92 of French Lick, passed away on September 2, 2023 at Northwood Retirement Community of Jasper. She was born January 30, 1931 in French Lick to parents Luther Land and Grace (Young) Land. Jane married Estel Cooper and he preceded her in death. She was a volunteer for 20 years at the Life Family Resource Center...

Aug 28, 2023

Thomas Edward "Ed" Gabrel, 74 of French Lick, died August 28, 2023, at IU Hospice House of Bloomington. He was born October 5, 1948, in Sweetwater, TN to parents, D.L. & Georgia Mae (Tinnel) Gabrel. He married Sara Ann Kempf May 31, 1986. Ed was a U.S. Army Vietnam and Korean War Veteran. He retired from French Lick Resort. ...

Aug 24, 2023

Larue Dooley, age 83 of French Lick, passed away on August 24, 2023 at Springs Valley Meadows. She was born on November 4, 1939 in Paoli to parents Charles E. Wininger & Anna Louise Frisz. She was married to Billy James Dooley, the love of her life. Larue was a homemaker and a member of the Rock Springs Church....

Aug 16, 2023

Anna L. Apple, 93, of Paoli, passed away on August 16, 2023, at Springs Valley Meadows of French Lick. She was born May 6, 1930, in Marengo to parents, Percy & Nina (LaHue) Allen. She married Clovie Apple Sr. February 14, 1970. Anna retired from Kimballs of French Lick and she was a member of Livonia Baptist Church.

Aug 4, 2023

Russell Fredrick (Fred) Moore, age 69, passed away Friday August 4, 2023 at Paoli Health & Living Community. He was a Graduate of Paoli High School. He worked as a Telecommunications Engineer. Fred was born August 17, 1953 to parents Alvia W. & Julia Ann (Harris) Payton.

Fred is proceeded in death by his parents, sister- Carol...

Jul 19, 2023

Joseph Andrew Ragains, age 85 of Greenville (formerly of Paoli), passed away on July 19, 1923 at his home. He was born on July 27, 1937 in Hardinsburg to parents Walter W. Ragains and Grace (McIntosh) Ragains. Joseph married Mable Frances Roberts on June 7, 1964. She preceded him in death on December 19, 2012. Joseph was a U....

Jul 17, 2023

Lula Agnes Lambdin, Age 101, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023 in Beavercreek, Ohio.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert L Lambdin, and son, Ronald L Lambdin, brothers, Louie and Felix Bennett, and sisters, Eva Walton and Nellie Day.

Lula is survived by:

Daughter in law, Carol Lambdin

Grandchildren,...

Jul 14, 2023

Joshua Duane Smitson, age 39 of Hardinsburg, passed away July 14, 2023 at his home. He was born January 12, 1984 in Salem to parents Sherry (Buchanan) and Duane Smitson. Joshua married Lacey Anderson on June 16, 2016. He enjoyed fishing, softball, his dogs, and sports. He was a loving father who enjoyed time with his family.

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Jul 14, 2023

Ernest Carol Keller, 103, of Salem, passed away July 14 at his home. He was born December 7, 1919 in Monroe County to parents, John W. & Cora Elizabeth (Hendricks) Keller. He married Mary Webb Keller on December 11, 1943 and she preceded him in death on October 28, 2006. Ernest married Clesta Hawbaker on July 8, 2010, and...

Jul 5, 2023

John Robert Roesener, age 78 of Paoli, passed away on July 5, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 25, 1945 in Ft. Wayne to parents Edward Roesener & Margaret (Gibson) Roesener. He married Jerrie Lorraine Gordon on June 25, 1965. John was a retired manager of the First Chance Industry of Paoli.

Survivors include:...

Jul 3, 2023

Wendy Kay Jones, 60 of Paoli, passed away at home July 3, 2023. She was born August 16, 1962, in Salem to parents, James E and Sandra R. (Denton) Busick. She was a homemaker and attended Lost River Missionary Baptist Church of Livonia. Survivors include:

Brother- Chris Busick (Pat) of Hardinsburg,

Companion- John Truett of...

Jul 1, 2023

Sarah Renee Gofourth, 41 of Paoli, passed away July 1 at her home. Sarah was born June 30, 1982 in Paoli to parents, DeWayne & Joleca (King) Gofourth. She was a graduate of the Paoli High School class of 2000. She loved music and art.

Survivors include:

Father- DeWayne Gofourth of Paoli

Brothers-...

Jun 17, 2023

Ashley Dawn Harris, 33, of Paoli passed away June 17, 2023 at Paoli Health and Living Community. She was born October 1, 1989 to parents Rick Trey Head and Dorothy Fry. Ashley married Michael "Corey" Harris April 12, 2013. She Loved music and spending time with her children.

Survivors include:

Father- Rick Trey Head of...

Jun 15, 2023

Lewis David Rice Sr, 79 of Paoli passed away June 15, 2023 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital of New Albany. He was born on March 14, 1944 in New Albany to parents, Lewis & Doris (Chandler) Rice. He married Wanda Carol Osborne on November 16, 1963. Lewis was a US Navy Veteran and was retired from PC Building Materials...

Jun 3, 2023

Anessa Courtney Thaemar, 50 of Paoli, passed away June 3, 2023, at IU Health Paoli Hospital.  She was born June 15, 1972, in Houston, TX to parents- Raymond Randolph Thaemar Jr. & Ellen Frances (Baker) Thaemar. Anessa is survived by Daughter- Shelby Daugherty of Louisville and Son- James Quintin Collins of Paoli. Grandchildren- Anna Lynn Ellis, and Melanie Ellis,...