All Obituaries

Tillie Rosa Drake, 63, of Paoli, passed away April 19, 2021 at her companion's home in Paoli. She was born May 19, 1957 in Salem, to parents, Howard William & Mariellan (Williams) Barrett. She married Kevin Drake September 16, 1977. Tillie was the co-owner of Fat Buddy's BBQ & worked for over 27 years at Drakes Sawmill formerly of Paoli. She was a member of Paoli Christian Church and attended Lick Creek Friends Church. Survivors Include: Daughters- Brandie Drake Waters &...

Holly Hatfield, 81 of Providence, KY, formerly of Paoli, passed away April 11 at Shemwell Health Care of Providence, KY. She was born July 29, 1939 in Petoskey, Michigan to parents Howard & Wanda Rose (Swadling) Baker. She married Ray C. Hatfield on December 17, 1956 and he preceded her in death September 9, 2015. Holly was a homemaker and a member of Rock Springs Community Church.  Survivors include:  Daughters- Heather (Harold) Herron of Henderson, KY &...

Oscar Ray Campbell, 91 of Paoli, passed away April 3 at Springs Valley Meadows of French Lick. He was born April 30, 1929 in Rose Hill, Virginia to parents, Edmond & Roxy (Marcum) Campbell. He married Verlin Oliver June 22, 1965. Oscar was a retired welder for Bruner Engineering of Bedford.  Survivors- Daughters- Becky Benham of Paoli, Margaret Mitchell of Marengo, Judy Reynolds of Paoli, Gail Manship of Marengo, Brenda Wolfe of Paoli, Susie Burgdroff of Virginia & Joyce Smith...

Eddie Brown, 88, of Paoli, passed away April 1 at his home. He was born January 10, 1933 in Horsecave, KY to parents, Burnis & Mary (Owens) Brown. He married Lila (Sisco) Brown September 23, 1955. Eddie was a farmer and woodworker for both Milin Wood Products & Drakes Sawmill both formerly of Paoli. He was a member of Syria Christian Church.  Survivors include: Daughters- Lisa Hazelwood & Penny Beatty both of Paoli & Charity Welch of Campbellsburg 1...

Hope Loree Breyan, 61 of Paoli, passed away March 31 at IU Health Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis. She was born February 24, 1960 in Paoli to parents, William E. & Violet L (Hughey) Holiday. Hope was a homemaker.  Survivors include:  Daughter- Amanda McCabe (Matthew) of Paoli Sons- Chris Piper of Paoli & Josh Clark of Louisville, KY Grandchildren- Savana Calvin (Ray) of Paoli, Daniel McCabe (Hannah Underhill) of Paoli, Kayeshley Ja Coby, Maleia Jersi, Jaslynn &...

Lavern Bledsoe, 70, of Hardinsburg, passed away March 31 at St. Vincent Hospital of Salem. He was born February 4, 1951 in Paoli to parents, Charles & Sylvia (Hill) Bledsoe. He married Sue Coleman July 4, 1976. Lavern was a retired welder and worked for several different companies over the years.  Survivors include:  Wife- Sue Bledsoe of Hardinsburg Daughter- Sarah Packwood of Orleans Sons- Mike Bledsoe of Georgetown & C.R. Bledsoe of Mitchell Brothers- James...

Wayne L. Zimmerman, 88 of Orleans, passed away March 28 at his home. He was born in Wickliffe to parents, Russell & Louisa Zimmerman, Wayne married Sharon King August 16, 1952. He worked for Sear & Robuck & Ford Motor Plant. Wayne was a US Army Korean Conflict Veteran.  Survivors include:  Sons- Michael Zimmerman, Steven Zimmerman & Scott Zimmerman Daughters- Teena Lindsey & Tonya Wininger Brother- John Zimmerman Sister- Marie Cook 8 Grandchildren 20...

Sue Elliott, 79, of Orleans, passed away March 22 at IU Health Bedford Hospital. She was born August 30, 1941 in Orleans to parents, Winford & Julia (Lee) Crawford. She married Bobby Elliott July 5, 1960. Sue retired from the cafeteria at IU Health Paoli Hospital. Survivors include: Daughter- Anita Kerstiens of Santa Clause Son- Kenny Elliott of Orleans Grandchildren- Kris Bergbower of St. Meinrad & Alexx Elliott of Bloomington She is preceded in death by: parents, husband,...

Penny L. (Edwards) Karnes, 61, of Orleans passed away March 16 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. She was born August 13, 1959 in Lancaster, CA to parents, Johnny Freeland & Maribelle (Stafford) Edwards. She married Alvy Wayne Karnes May 12, 1991. Penny was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ Church of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include: Husband- Alvy Wayne Karnes of Orleans Sons- William Robert Enochs (Sarah) of Bedford; Joshuwa Karnes (Sara Coy) of Salem; Quintin Cial...

Blanche Lavon Hall, 90 of Paoli, passed away March 4 at IU Health Bedford Hospital. She was born January 20, 1931 in Riddle, IN to parents, Riley & Gladys (Reasor) Linton. She married Exum Hall December 22, 1963. Blanche was a retired elementary school teacher for Crawford County & Mitchell Community Schools. She was a member of Beech Grove Friends Church and attended Paoli Wesleyan & Paoli Christian Church. She was a 4H Live Wires Leader, member of Beech Grove...