All Obituaries

James Arthur "Jimmy" Ray, age 83 of Mitchell, passed away on January 28, 2023, at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. He was born on May 25, 1939, in Mitchell, Indiana to parents William Marvin and Mary Jane (Elrod) Ray. He married Patricia Janeen Vollrath on September 10, 1960, and they were sealed in the Washington D.C. Temple on August 5, 1975. He was retired from U.S. Gypsum of Shoals. Jimmy also raised cattle and enjoyed coon hunting. He attended the Church...

Michelle Rae Rose, age 61 of Paoli, passed away on January 27, 2023, at IU Health Methodist Hospital Indianapolis. She was born on February 26, 1961 in Washington, IN to parents Truman & Norma (Ross) Hueston. Michelle was employed at Vertical Home Health Care in Bedford, IN.  Survivors Include: Daughters: Lacy Rose (Dathan Marshall) of Paoli & Casandra Rose (Josh Nadeau) of Paoli Son: Frankie Rose (Courtney Conner) of KY 10 Grandchildren  1 Great...

Juanita J. Brigman, 80 of Paoli, passed away January 22, 2023 at her home. She was born July 5, 1942 in Orleans to parents Willis L. & Helen (Woody) Hodges.  She married David C. Brigman October 27, 1985 and he preceded her in death January 14, 1997. Juanita worked as a certified nursing assistant for several years and was also employed in retail sales. She loved to read and enjoyed talking and spending time with family and friends. She attended the Valeene Wesleyan Church of...

Lawrence "Larry" Benson, age 86 of French Lick, passed away on January 19, 2023 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born on April 17, 1936 in Gratiot, WI to parents Maurice and Margaret (Hess) Benson. Larry married Ardith Osterday on June 1, 1957. He enjoyed watching and feeding his backyard birds, making wood crafts, and reading.  Survivors include:  His wife of 65 years Ardith Benson of French Lick Daughters: Denise L. Benson of Melbourne, FL & Robin R....

Richard Lawrence “Dick” Teaford, Sellersburg, IN passed from this life on January 16, 2023. He was born Oct. 16, 1940 in Paoli, IN to Francis Richard and Vivian Moneta McCoy Teaford.  Richard was a patient, loving, caring father and gentle man to all who knew him.  Richard graduated from Paoli High school in 1958 and studied at the Indiana College of Mortuary Science.  He married Brenda Nicholson in August 1962 after joining the Air Force in Feb. 1962.  He...

James N. Roberts, 70, of Fredericksburg, passed away on January 15, 2023, at Norton Hospital of Louisville. He was born September 22, 1952, in Mitchell to his parents, Herman & Alma Ruth (Grissom) Roberts. He married Joanne Duncan on July 6, 1997. James was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a self-employed contractor.  Survivors include:  Wife- Joanne Roberts of Fredericksburg Daughters- Adrianna Roberts of Fredericksburg and Cinderalla Roberts (Chris Jones) of Paoli Sister- Jackie...

Donald W. Kendall, 75, of Paoli, passed away January 15, 2023 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born March 18, 1947 in French Lick to parents, Everett Elwood &Verla (Arlene) Kendall. Donald was a Veteran of the U. S. Army and retired Light Wheel heavy machine operator for the Army. Donald also worked maintenance and was an instructor for the Army. Over his career he was stationed in several different states and countries across the world and has received...

Ronald E. Jones, 80, of Orleans, passed away January 11, 2023 at home. He was born May 5, 1942 in Paoli to parents, Ray Parke & Martha Elizabeth (Stout) Jones. He married Virginia Lee (Brim) Jones November 4, 1960 who preceded him in death on November 1, 2009. Ronald was a retired sprinkler fitter at Brown Sprinkler Corp. of Louisville. He was a member of Paoli Friends Meeting. Ronald loved hunting, sporting clays & riding motorcycles. Survivors include: Son- Tom Jones (Melissa) of...

Arlene Faye Love, age 84, of Paoli passed away on January 2, 2023 surrounded by family at her daughter's home in Missouri. She was born on November 28, 1938 in Marengo, IN to parents Knoefel Enos & Ermith (Mills) Sloan. Arlene married Norman W. Love, who preceded her in death in 2006, on September 7, 1955. She was a retired housekeeper for others and a homemaker. Arlene was a member of the Christian Faith.  Survivors include: Children: Keith W. Love (Daphne) of Warner...

Nancy Lee Tate, age 76 of Paoli (formerly of Maryland), passed away on December 31, 2022 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. She was born on August 19, 1946 in Washington D. C. to parents Grover & Blanche Lee (Reed) Tate. Nancy was a retired bookkeeper for Blue Bell Restaurants, and H& R Block, and she also skated for the Washington Cats. She was a member of the Association for the Blind and Christ the King Catholic Church of Paoli. Nancy enjoyed Maryland's crabmeat and seafood,...