Obituaries
Obituaries
Kathryn Louise Bostock
Dec 9, 2025
Kathryn Louise Bostock, age 93 of Paoli, passed away on December 9, 2025 at Paoli Health and Living Community. She was born on June 7, 1932 to Oscar M. & Catherine Denton Bostock. Kathryn married Billy Bostock on July 29, 1950 who later preceded her in on June 20, 1999. She retired from assistant Activity Director at Medco Center of...
Kent A. Bishop
Dec 8, 2025
Kent A. Bishop, 62, of Paoli, passed away December 8, 2025 at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper. He was born, May 25 1963 in Salem, to parents Johney B. Bishop and Valera Lee (Thomes) Bishop . Kent married Melissa Lasley on December 15, 2020 and she survives.
Kent worked as a self-employed contractor for 30 years. He loved to ride his...
Ron Neal
Dec 6, 2025
Ron Neal, age 72 of French Lick, passed away on December 6, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 2, 1953, in New Castle to E. L. & Lelia (Hughes) Neal. Ron married Anita (Fuller) Neal on June 15, 1991, who preceded him in death on January 15, 2019. He was retired from GM in Anderson, IN.
Survivors include...
Mervin "Red" Jones
Dec 6, 2025
Mervin “Red” Jones, age 95, of Orleans, passed away December 6, 2025 at IU Health Hospice House of Bloomington. He was born April 7, 1930 in Kentland, IN to parents Luther S. & Ilene E. (Benham) Jones. He married Mary Jane McBride Henderson on October 23, 2000 and she preceded him in death on February 1, 2020. Mervin “Red” Jones...
Howard Edward Springer
Nov 26, 2025
Howard Edward Springer, October 26, 1930 – November 26, 2025Howard Edward Springer, 95, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025. Born on October 26, 1930, at his family’s farmhouse in Paoli, he was the son of Fred and Sibyl (Jones) Springer.Howard graduated from Paoli High School in 1948 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from...
Harold L. Amonett
Nov 22, 2025
Harold L. Amonett, age 69, of Paoli, passed away November 22, 2025, at Redcrest Hospice House in Bloomington. He was born February 18, 1956, in Byrdstown, Tennessee to Larry Arvil and Jewell (Dean) Amonett.
On June 5, 1974, he married Deanna Denton, and they shared more than fifty years of marriage.
Harold retired from JSI of Orleans. He was a lifelong farmer...
Marsha Ann DeLong
Nov 12, 2025
Marsha Ann DeLong, age 71, of Cannelburg, passed away on November 12, 2025, at Timbers of Jasper. She was born on December 22, 1953 in Paoli, to Robert and Neva (Hollen) Drake. Marsha married Dale DeLong, on July 8, 1972. She was a 1972 graduate of Paoli High School and later graduated with her Associate degree from Vincennes University in...
Ellen Elaine "Lainie" Laws
Nov 11, 2025
Ellen Elaine “Lainie” Laws, age 67, of Paoli, passed away on November 11, 2025, at IU Health Bedford Hospital.
She was born on July 25, 1958, in Salem, the daughter of Randall L. Manship and Elsie Ellen (Murphy) Manship.
Lainie married Billy Joe Laws on March 2, 1985, and he preceded her in death on May 22, 2008.
Lainie devoted her life to...
Michael Elliott McBride
Nov 1, 2025
Michael Elliott McBride, 82, of Corydon, Indiana, went home to the Lord on November 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and children.
Michael was a Valentine's baby, born on February 14, 1943, at home in Paoli, Indiana, to Clifford Lee McBride and Helen Marie Elliott McBride. He was a 1961 graduate of Paoli High School and later married his high...
Richard Leo Beaty
Nov 1, 2025
Richard Leo Beaty, age 97, of West Baden, passed away on November 1, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 8, 1928, in West Baden to Ernest and Ola Mae (Young) Beaty. Richard married Ellen Marie Newlin Beaty on February 11, 1956. He was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving in the Korean War. Richard...
Ivan Wilson Atkins
Oct 27, 2025
Ivan W. Atkins Jr., age 102, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Spring Valley Meadows in French Lick.
He was born on November 15, 1922, to parents Ivan Wilson Sr. and Esther (Dearborn) Atkins. Ivan was married to his childhood sweetheart, Dorothy (Mathers) Atkins, who passed away in 1994.
Ivan honorably served his country as a U.S. Navy veteran of...
David "DJ" James Dale Hanifen
Oct 23, 2025
David James “DJ” Dale Hanifen, age 48, of Salem, passed away at home on October 23, 2025. He was born on July 27, 1977 in Louisville, KY, to parents, Steve & Wanda (McCauley) Hanifen. He was formerly employed at ICON in Corydon.
Survivors include: his father, Steven Hanifen of Sulphur & sister- Stevie Lee Nicole Hanifen of New Albany. DJ is...
John Thomas Cochran Jr.
Oct 17, 2025
John Thomas Cochran Jr., 74, of Hardinsburg, passed away October 17, 2025 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born September 6, 1951 in New Albany, to parents, John T. Sr. & Joan M (Spath) Cochran. John was self-employed in various businesses over the years, pursuing interests in real estate, trucking and construction. He was a simple man but could...
Robert "Rocky" Owen
Oct 15, 2025
Robert “Rocky” Owen, age 81, of Huntingburg, passed away on October 15, 2025. He was born on October 14, 1944, in Washington, to parents William P. and Frieda M. (Cannon) Owen.
Rocky married Diana M. Owen on August 28, 1998. He retired from MasterBrand Cabinet Company in Ferdinand and attended the Huntingburg Nazarene Church. Rocky enjoyed deer hunting, computers, and the...
Pamela J. Lee
Oct 9, 2025
Pamela J. Lee, age 67, of Borden, passed away on October 9, 2025, at Meadow View Health Care in Salem. She was born on June 30, 1958, in New Albany, to James and Bonnie L. (Young) Sneed. Pamela married Doug Lee on March 26, 1983, who preceded her in death on December 12, 2018.
She was a former employee in the...
Donna C. Daugherty
Oct 7, 2025
Donna C. Daugherty, age 74, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on October 7, 2025. Born on March 5, 1951, in Indianapolis, Donna married Jack Daugherty on April 12, 1974. Jack preceded her in death on January 20, 2021. Donna was a retired school bus driver with a passion for handling cattle. She loved her dogs and horses and for years...
Sharon Lea Apple
Oct 7, 2025
Sharon Lea Apple, age 80, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away at her home on October 7, 2025. Born on April 26, 1945, in Paoli, Sharon was the beloved daughter of Amos and Estelle (Warren) Payton. She was united in marriage to Clovie Apple Jr. on July 26, 1964. Clovie preceded her in death on March 29, 1998.
Sharon was a devoted...
Jerome Parker
Oct 5, 2025
Jerome Parker, age 61, of French Lick, passed away on October 5, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July 10, 1964, in Bremerton, Washington, to L. Joe and Kathy (Darveau) Parker.
Jerome worked for many years as a surveyor. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially fishing and clam-digging. He was a social guy who valued friendships...
Kenneth Allen Sholes
Oct 4, 2025
Kenneth Allen Sholes, 80, of French Lick, Indiana, passed away on October 4, 2025. Born on June 4, 1945, in Tioga, WV, Kenneth was the son of Cecil Earl and Irene (O'Quinn) Sholes.
After graduating from high school, Ken attended Shepherdstown University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Following his education, he worked at Ford Motor Company in Chicago Heights, Illinois, alongside his...
Sharon Owens
Oct 3, 2025
Sharon K. Owens, 74, of Paoli, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on October 3, 2025. Born on May 8, 1951, in Clarksville, Sharon lived a life filled with faith, love, and devotion to her family.
She was married to Michael Owens for 30 years. She was the beloved mother of George C. South and his wife Melissa, and Christine Sanders. Sharon’s...
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