All Obituaries

Don Franklin Strange, 70, passed away October 16, 2019 at his home in Marengo. He was born January 4, 1949 in Paoli.  Don was a 1967 graduate of Paoli High School, and moved to Marengo in 1976. He owned a small business called "The Vac Shack" for several years, then started working for Starkey Labs selling hearing aids. He was an avid gun and knife enthusiast, and loved to go to the local shooting matches. We think he was best known as a school bus driver. He...

Renee Reathaford, 62, of Orleans, passed away October 12, at her home. She was born October 9, 1957 in Bedford to parents, Robert & Donna (Mundy) Miller. Renee was a former employee of the Marathon Station in Orleans.  She is survived by: Husband- Mike Reathaford of Orleans Father- Robert Miller of Mitchell Sons- Jake Williams of Lepsic, Josh Reathaford of Daytons Beach, FL & Cody Reathaford of Mitchell Daughters- Jessica Williams of Louisiana & Jordan McPherson of...

Alice Ann Livingston, 81, of Paoli, passed away October 9, 2019 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. She was born November 28, 1937 in Paoli to parents, Charles & Grace (Boyd) Moore. She married Rex L. Livingston April 19, 1952.  Alice was a homemaker and she attended Lick Creek Friends Meeting of Paoli.  Survivors include: Daughters- Beth Rhoda & husband, Robert of Orleans & Teresa McDonald of Paoli Sons- Terry Livingston & wife, Dian of Paoli,...

Lula Belle Bean, 83 of Leavenworth, passed away October 1, 2019 at Harrison County Hospital of Corydon. She was born April 1, 1936 in Eckerty to parents, Jacob & Blanche (Hammond) Lane. She married Kenneth Bean November 21, 1953. Lula Belle Bean was a member of Tunnel Hill Free Methodist Church of English and she was a homemaker.  She is survived by:  Sons- Steve Bean of Eckerty, Richard Bean of Marengo, Tim Bean of Milltown & Daniel Bean of Leavenworth Several...

Jim B. Free, 72, of New Albany, passed away September 20, 2019 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital of New Albany. He was born November 4, 1946 in Paoli to parents, Owen Arthur & Fern (Trinkle) Free. He married Margaret Brim, November 10, 1967. Jim was a US Army Vietnam Veteran. He was a member of South Liberty Church of Palmyra and employed at Ben Franklin Crafts of New Albany. He is survived by:  Wife- Margaret Free of New Albany Mother- Fern Busick of Milltown Sons- Max Free...

Delma M. Eckerty, 79, of Paoli, passed away September 17, 2019 at Indian Creek Nursing Home of Corydon. She was born February 7, 1940 in English, IN to parents, Seth & Muriel (Pavey) Denbo. Delma was a retired employee of IU Health Paoli Hospital and worked at Marengo State bank for over 30 years. She attended the Valeene Wesleyan Church.  Delma is survived by: Daughter- Debbie Smith & husband, Mike of Paoli Son- James Eckerty & wife, Lisa of Lanesville Sister- Myrna...

Thomas Edward Cranfill, 68, of Paoli, passed away September 8, 2019 at his home. He was Born May 12, 1951 in Carthage, IN to parents, Harold & Marie (McCarty) Cranfill. Thomas was formerly employed at Paoli Chair Co. formerly of Orleans.  He is survived by:  Daughters- Elizabeth Malichi of Indianapolis, Heather Davis of Columbus & Georgetta Terry of Paoli Sons- Jason Cranfill of Seymour & Jeffrey Cranfill of Mitchell Sister- Linda Cranfill of...

Beverly Gaye McCabe, 55, of Paoli passed away September 1, 2019 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. She was born December 17, 1963 to parents, Charles Robert & Sarah Elizabeth (Martin) Drury. She married Steve McCabe October 10, 1998. Beverly was a former employee of Wee Care Child Daycare formerly of Paoli. She was an avid volunteer for the WHAS Crusade for Children & a member of Millersburg General Baptist Church. Beverly is survived by:  Husband- Steven Ray McCabe of...

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...