All Obituaries

Laura L. McCalla, 60, of Paoli passed away August 17, 2019 at her home. She was born December 27, 1958 in Toledo, OH to parents, Dr. Charles X. & Barbara (Spirat) McCalla. She was employed at at Adaptive Home Health of Bedford, IN. She is survived by: Son- Travis Sprinkle of Jeffersonville Sisters- Kate McCalla Gilliatt of Paoli,  Margaret McCalla Jackson of Bloomington, Gloria Quinn-Monroe of Washington & Pamela McCalla of Bloomington Brother- Dr. Charles...

Gary Lenvel Denton, 72, of Paoli, passed away August 13, 2019 at his home. He was born February 11, 1947 in Paoli to parents, Knofel & Virginia (Lindley) Denton. He married Crystal (Henry) Denton April 18, 2010. Gary was employed as a security guard for Night Hawk Security of Owensboro, KY. He was a member of Eastview Baptist Church.  Survivors include: Wife- Crystal Denton of Paoli Daughters- Carey Moore (Jim) of North Vernon & Cindy Estrella of Georgetown Son- Blair Barkley...

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, Jason (Julie) Gilliland, Courtney (AJ) Adkins, Zach (Leah) Holaday, 7 great-grandchildren, multiple nieces and nephews and many lifelong...

Lila Faye Brown, 80, of Paoli, passed away August 8, 2019 at her home. She was born February 8, 1939 in Paoli, to parents, James Monroe & Florence (Towe) Sisco. She married Eddie Brown, September 23, 1955. Lila was a certified nurses assistant at Paoli Nursing Home and Orange County Hospital. She was a member of Syria Christian Church. She is survived by: Husband- Eddie Brown of Paoli Daughters- Lisa Hazelwood & husband, Dennis of Paoli, Penny Beatty & husband,...

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 30 years & he was self employed, owner and operator of Minks Mini Mart formerly of Paoli. He was a member of Paoli Central Baptist...

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 He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Dorothy Fry. Cremation was Chosen. McAdams Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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 Chapel Church of Paoli.  Hs is survived by: Wife- Jessie Smith of Paoli Mother: Patricia Iris Smith of Paoli  Son- Aron Smith of...

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 & 1- Brother He is preceded in death by 3 brothers and several infant siblings.  Cremation was Chosen. McAdams Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. 

Edward Dean Eastridge, 50, of Orleans, passed away March 30, 2019 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born June 24, 1968 in Paoli to parents, Wendell & Lucy (Kesterson) Eastridge. He was formerly employed at Linear Products of Paoli. He attended Millersburg Baptist Church.  Survivors include: sisters- Pixie Flannery of Orleans, Lola Kearby of West Baden & Julie Reffitt of Salem He is preceded in death by: parents & wife- Kathy Eastridge.  Cremation was chosen....

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 woodworker. Survivors include: Wife- Martha Jean Kairchner of Highland, IN Daughters- Diana Taylor & husband, Wally of Hobart, IN & Sherry Remijan &...