All Obituaries

Inez "Joan" Buetel, 82, of Paoli, passed away June 23, 2019 at Westview Nursing Home and Rehab in Bedford. She was born April 21, 1937 in Paoli to parents, Charles T. & Ethel (Hollen) Hobson. She married Prentice L. Buetel October 2, 1953. Inez "Joan" Buetel was a homemaker and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church of Orleans.  She is survived by: Daughters- Jacquline L. Patton of Mitchell, Barbara Ann Otto of Jasper & Lanita J. Buetel of Mitchell Son-...

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...

Clifford “Ray” Wells age 72 of Corunna, IN died Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in Corunna. Ray was born May 24, 1946 in Paoli, IN to Norman B. and Emmy L. (Almand) Wells. He married Donna L. Phelps on March 5, 1993 in Martinsville, IN. Ray retired from Allison Transmission in Indianapolis as a factory worker. Ray moved to Corunna in 2013. Ray was a member of the NRA and loved to hunt for mushrooms, deer and turkey. Ray is survived by his wife: Donna L. Wells, Corunna, IN; 3 sons:...

Sandra Sue Pittman, 59, of Paoli, passed away June 7, 2019 at Bloomington Hospice House. She was born November 6, 1959 in Paoli to parents, Elvis & Grace (Kiefner) Nelson. She married Richard Pittman December 9, 1995. Sandra was formerly employed at French Lick Resort in the coffee shop. She was a member of Paoli Christian Church.  Survivors include: Husband- Richard Pittman of Paoli Sons- Travis Nelson of Huntingburg & Shane Nelson of Paoli Daughters- Nashta Moore of...

Michael Joseph Happel, 77, of Hardinsburg, passed away May 25, 2019 at Stonebridge Health Campus of Bedford. He was born November 6, 1941 in Louisville, KY to parents Burch Joseph & Frances (Schnieders) Happel. He married Myra J. Sanders September 24, 1982. Michael was a retired shop foreman for Ohio Valley Truck & Tractor of New Albany for 40 years and he was owner of Southern Indiana Greenery & Industrial Maintenance.  Survivors include: Wife- Myra J. Happel of...

Ernest G. "Ernie" Condra Sr., 89, of Fishers, passed away on May 24, 2019 at Grand Brook Memory Care.  He was born on June 3, 1929 to Silas and Bertha (Trinkle) Condra in English, Indiana. Ernie retired from the United States Army as Sergeant First Class in hospital administration. He served during the Korean, Vietnam, and Cold War eras. Ernie married Alma Husk on September 29, 1949, and was a member and trustee of Providence Primitive Baptist Church in Orange County,...

Evelina Tussey, 77, of Hardinsburg, passed away May 21, 2019 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital of New Albany. She was born June 24, 1941 in Berea KY, to parents, Fred & Ethel (Gabbard) Kindrick. She married Phillip Eugene Tussey September 25, 1958.  Evelina worked as a certified nurses assistant for over 30 years. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include- brother- Denny Kindrick of Pekin Sisters- Donna Richie of Scottsburg, Wanda Schneider of Arthur, IL &...

Byron Earle Stevenson, 82, of Loogootee, passed away May 20, 2019 at Hillside Manor in Washington, IN. He was born February 2, 1937 at the Jenkinsville Settlement in Queensbury, NY, to parents, Harold & Ella (Chase) Stevenson. He married Thelma Roberts October 22, 1976.  Byron is a US Army Korean War Veteran. He was retired from Boeing Aircraft Plant in Kansas and he attended Powell Valley Church of Shoals.  Survivors include: Sons- John Covel of Loogootee, Mark Covel of...

Jerry Allen Smith, 69, of English, passed away May 17, 2019 at his home. He was born October 19, 1949 in Paoli to parents, Chester Allen & Mary Frances (Senn) Smith. He married Tonji Montgomery June 1,1973. Jerry was a retired truck driver for Jasper Group.  Private services were held & burial was in Taswell Cemetery. 

Becky S. Hutslar, 62, of Hardinsburg, passed away May 4, 2019 at her home. She was born January 21,1957 in Paoli, IN, to parents Arthur Dutch & Alice (West) McIntosh. She married Gary Hutslar October 22, 1977. Becky was the office manager of Orange County Publishing, where she worked for 35 years.  Survivors include: Husband- Gary Hutslar of Hardinsburg Daughter & Husband- Tara & Adam Padgett of Paoli Son- Garrett Hutslar & Girlfriend, Stefanie Willis of...