All Obituaries

Stephen Joel Wells, 67, of Paoli, passed away October 18, 2020 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born September 6, 1953 in Paoli to parents, Everett Joel & Hazel (Alspaugh) Wells. He married Heather May October 14, 1994. Stephen was the maintenance director for Orange County Complex & Courthouse & he was a member of Paoli Masonic Lodge #119. Stephen Joel Wells is survived by: Wife- Heather Wells of Paoli Daughter- Addison May Wells & Preston Deweese of Paoli Son-...

Jack Smith, 84, of Valeene, passed away October 17, 2020 at Baptist Health Hospice of Louisville. He was born March 15, 1936 to parents, Denzil & Ermal (Trinkle) Smith. He married Nellie Mae Stroud on August 20, 1956, and she precedes him in death.  Jack was the retired owner and operator of Smith's Grocery formerly of Valeene. He was a member of Valeene Wesleyan Church.  Survivors include: Companion- Ernestine Crecelius of Milltown Son- Mike Smith & wife, Debbie...

Arthur "Eugene" Key, 87, of Marengo, passed away October 4, 2020 at his home. He was born May 12, 1933 in Marengo to parents, Knofel & Alice (Bowman) Key. He married Billie (Byrum) Key on July 20, 1953. He was retired from Childcraft formerly of Salem. He was a member and deacon at Valeene Christian Church.  Survivors include: Daughters- Karen Comer and husband, Danny of Valeene & Beth Butler & husband, Jeff of Corydon  Son-n-law- Ronnie Baldwin of North...

Lora Lee Chatham, 55, of French Lick, passed away September 30 at her home. She was born June 26, 1965 in Flint, MI to parents, Dale Draper & Janet Westenbarger Draper. Lora was a US Army Veteran and former therapist at Lifespring Health Services of Salem.  She is survived by: Mother- Janet Dixon of Birdseye Daughter- Lily Chatham of French Lick Grandchildren- Henry Chatham, Lucille Chatham & Tyler Chatham all of French Lick Sister- Christine Cordell of Terre...

Charles Ernest Sneed, 57, of Orleans, passed away September 26, 2020 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born December 17, 1962 in Louisville, KY to parents, Andy & Charlesetta (Corley) Sneed. Charles was a former lineman for Hall Brothers of Louisville.  Survivors include: Father- Andy Sneed of Paoli Sons- Josh Sneed of Orleans & Andrew Sneed of Paoli Sister- Kimberly Ferran of Paoli  Brother- Doug Sneed of Paoli Grandchildren- Haley Sneed & Harmony Sneed...

Lena Faye Breeding, 91, of Paoli passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at her home. She was born July 12, 1929 in Beattyville, KY to parents, Bass & Flora (Cole) Osborne. She married Lester Breeding on November 30, 1950.  Lena retired from the Shoe Factory formerly of Paoli and she attended St. Johns Pentecostal Church.  She is survived by: Sons- William E. Breeding (Darlene) of Milltown, Jesse Breeding (Donna) of Paoli & Paul Breeding (Jackie) of Bloomington Daughters-...

Carl "Jr." Stroud, 85, of Paoli, passed away September 12, 2020 at his home. He was born September 22, 1934 in Marengo to parents, Carl E. & Lorene (Richardson) Stroud. He married Catherine "Chris" Stroud on August 27, 1960. Carl was a U.S. Army Veteran and self employed Logger. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church of Paoli where he served on the Parish Council.   Survivors include: Wife- Catherine "Chris" Stroud of...

Mary Lou Gilliatt age 87, passed away Thursday, September 10 at the IU Health Hospice House of Bloomington. She was born July 3, 1933 in Paoli to parents, Wayne & Lota (Apple) Brubeck. She married David Gilliatt September 17, 1951. Mary Lou Gilliatt was a homemaker and a member of Orleans Christian Church. She was an Orange County 4-H Club Leader for over 20 years, member of the Orange County Democrats Committee & former Paoli Community School Corporation Board...

Wanda S. Hawkins, 81, of Paoli, passed away September 8, 2020 at Springs Valley Meadows of French Lick. She was born April 8, 1939 in Valeene, to parents, George Emory & Grace Denton. Wanda was a member of Paoli Christian Church & the VFW Women's Auxiliary.  She is survived by: Son- Brian Kloss & wife, Christy of Paoli  Daughters- Nyoka King of Columbus & Kathy Dolan & husband, Jeff of Columbus & Brenda Kloss of Indiana Brothers- Randy Coble...

Mark Anthony Berry, 57, of French Lick, passed away September 3, 2020 at Springs Valley Meadows. He was born July 26, 1963 in Louisville, KY to parents, Carl C. & Shirley Jean (Self) Berry.  Mark is survived by: sisters- Edna Davis of Louisville, KY; Lisa Berry of Cloverport, KY & Judy Geary of Charlestown, SC & brother- Donald Self of Louisville, KY He is preceded in death by, parents & brother, Carl Berry. Graveside service will be 11am Tuesday, September 8 at...