Obituaries
Obituaries
Barbara A. Coe
Jun 9, 2025
Barbara A. Coe, age 76, of Paoli, formerly of Spencer, WV passed away June 9, 2025 at Paoli Health and Living Community. She was born February 4, 1949 in Spencer, WV to parents, Grover & Sylvia (Batten) Tanner. Barbara retired from the West Virginia State Child Support Division, and after moving to Indiana she went on to work several years...
Janet Sue Cross
Jun 1, 2025
Janet Sue Cross, age 84, of Nashville, Indiana, and formerly of Orleans, passed away June 1, 2025, at Brown County Health & Living Community. She was born July 1, 1940, in Paoli to the late James L. and Thelma Louise (Parks) Manship.
On December 9, 1966, Janet married Rodney Cross, and together they shared more than 55 years of marriage. She...
Elizabeth A Monroe
May 30, 2025
Elizabeth A. Monroe, age 91 of Paoli, passed away on May 30, 2025 at Paoli Health & Living Community. She was born on July 9, 1933 in Paoli to Robert & Una (Hammond) Speer. Elizabeth was a retired receptionist for Bales & Therobred Car dealerships in Arizona. She enjoyed basketball, baseball, horse racing, and car racing. She loved observing wildlife...
Donna Helen Andrews
May 25, 2025
Donna H. Andrews, age 85, of Paoli, passed away May 25, 2025, at IU Health Paoli Hospital.
She was born June 27, 1939, in French Lick, Indiana. Donna dedicated over 40 years of her life to caring for others through her work at what was then Orange County Hospital. Outside of her career, she enjoyed bowling and proudly served her community...
Rosella Mae Bennett
May 11, 2025
Rosella Mae Bennett, age 86 of Paoli, passed away peacefully May 11, 2025 at Westview Nursing and Rehab of Bedford. She was born December 20, 1938 in DeRidder, LA to Bernard Louis and Vergie Caroline (Houk) Toby. She married John Bennett on June 17, 1961. Rosella was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting and painting, but nothing meant more to her...
Noel & Loretta Lashbrooks
Apr 20, 2025
With love and deep remembrance, we honor the lives of Noel Lashbrooks and his wife, Loretta Lashbrooks, who shared a beautiful life together for 66 years.
Noel Lashbrooks, 91, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he and his brother, Paul Apple, owned the Northside Body Shop for over 50 years. For 44 years, he also...
Dorothy Jean Lewis
Apr 20, 2025
Dorothy Jean Lewis, age 75 of Paoli, passed away on April 20, 2025 at her home. She was born on September 6, 1949 to William and Dovie (Wade) Douglas. She married Gary Lewis on January 30, 1970. Dorothy was a homemaker and worked at Gary's Service Center for several years. She enjoyed crocheting and working jigsaw puzzles.
Survivors include
Husband - Gary...
April Dawn McDonald
Apr 19, 2025
April Dawn McDonald, age 49, of West Baden passed away April 19, 2025 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. She was born February 15, 1976 in Huntingburg to Jerry Richard McDonald & Mary Elizabeth Faulkenburg. She was currently employed at Marathon of West Baden. She was a former member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
She is survived by:
Mother Mary Seifrig-Mitchell
Companion-...
Michael Edward Guthrie
Apr 16, 2025
Michael Edward Guthrie, age 64 of Paoli, passed away on April 16, 2025 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born in Hamilton County, OH to Merle E. & Shirlea Ann (Ponder) Guthrie. Michael married Ashley Stahl Guthrie on May 2, 2017. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Michael was a self-employed farmer and a member of...
Michael Kent Emmons
Apr 15, 2025
Michael Kent Emmons, 64 of Paoli, passed away April 15, 2025, in Crown Point. He was born November 3, 1960, in Washington to parents Gareth “Rex” & Martha Lee (Zehr) Emmons. Michael was a self-employed truck driver for Online Trucking of St. Anthony. What he enjoyed most was spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include:
Parents- Gareth “Rex” & Martha...
Lonnie Mack Ratliff
Apr 8, 2025
Lonnie Mack Ratliff, 76, of Orleans, passed away on April 8 at his home. He was born on November 8, 1948, in Bedford to Mary Elizabeth (Meadows) Ratliff.
On July 28, 1972, Lonnie married Sarah Jane Kaiser, who survives. He was a 1966 graduate of Springs Valley High School.
Lonnie worked in several areas of sales throughout his career. After retirement, he...
Patricia Sue Beaver
Mar 26, 2025
Patricia Sue Beaver, age 55, of Jeffersonville, formerly of Orange County, passed away on March 26, 2025, at The Waters of Scottsburg. She was born on February 22, 1970, to David W. Underhill Sr. and Sandy Knight. She enjoyed family get-togethers, drinking coffee, yard sales, flea markets, and traveling.
Survivors include:
Father - David W. Underhill Sr. of Mitchell
Daughters - Tabitha Grissom...
Martha J. Jackson
Mar 25, 2025
Martha J. Jackson, age 83, of Orleans, passed away March 25, 2025, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana.
She was born April 1, 1941, in Kyles Ford, Hancock County, Tennessee, to Rufus Testerman Baker and Georgia (Willis) Baker. Martha was a graduate of the Paoli High School Class of 1959. On February 19, 1960, she married Roger Lee...
Larry R. Wells
Mar 24, 2025
Larry Richard Wells, age 78, entered into eternal rest on March 24, 2025, at Baptist Health Floyd. Born on January 14, 1947, in Orangeville, Indiana to Richard Dolphus Wells and Betty Lois (Roach) Grim.
Larry was a United States Navy Veteran, serving in Vietnam. While serving Larry was stationed on the USS Eldorado and during his tour, he received numerous letters...
Dwayne M. Kelley
Mar 24, 2025
Dwayne M. Kelley, age 63 of Orleans, passed away on March 24, 2025 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born on March 11, 1962 in Kansas City, KS to Patrick and Patricia (Russell) Kelley. Dwayne was a Veteran of the United States National Guard. He enjoyed mushroom hunting, root digging, singing karaoke, deer hunting, & being in the outdoors.
Survivors...
Janet E. Laws
Mar 18, 2025
Janet E. Laws, 58, of English, passed away March 18, 2025 at IU Health Bedford Hospital. She was born December 2, 1966 in Louisville, KY to parents, Riley & Gladdis Wanda (Tarter) Gallagher. She married Steven Laws July 26, 1985. Janet loved animals, especially horses and horseback riding. She also enjoyed drawing. Janet worked several years at Pizza Hut of...
Martin Conrad Baer Jr.
Mar 17, 2025
Martin Conrad Baer Jr., age 62 of Paoli, passed away on March 17, 2025 at his home. He was born on June 11, 1962 in Paoli, IN to Martin C. Baer Sr. & Vivian (Dillard) Baer. Martin enjoyed watching basketball and baseball.
Survivors include:
Caregiver - Denise Bruner of Paoli
Brothers - Joey S. Baer (Missy) of West Baden & Marlin Dillard (Mary)...
Walter J. Smith Jr.
Mar 15, 2025
Walter Smith Jr., 64, of Indianapolis, passed away March 15, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born April 4, 1960 in Indianapolis to parents. Betty & Walter Smith Sr. He worked as a construction surveyor. Walter was passionate about nascar and he enjoyed racing go-carts.
Survivors include:
Daughter- Amber Flick (Channing) of French Lick
Sons- Bryan Smith of Indianapolis and...
Jerry Phillip Overstreet
Mar 15, 2025
Jerry Phillip Overstreet, age 70 of Hardinsburg, passed away on March 15, 2025 at his home. He was born on July 18, 1954 in Dunnville, KY to Erastus Overstreet and Ruby Mae Byrd Overstreet. Jerry was retired from the Posey County Water Co. in Hardinsburg as a superintendent. He attended the Little Mission Church.
Survivors include:
Son - Jack (Brooke) Overstreet of...
Sally A. Radcliff
Mar 14, 2025
Sally A. Radcliff, age 53 of Paoli, passed away on March 14, 2025, at her home. She was born April 23, 1971, in Hammond to parents, Donald E. & Shirley A. (DeVries) Quasebarth. Sally worked in home health and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed diamond painting and studying her bible.
She is survived by:
Son- Noah...
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