Obituaries
Obituaries
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...
Elaine Marie Moon
Mar 11, 2025
Elaine Marie Moon, age 71, of Paoli, passed away March 11, 2025 at her home. She was born October 30, 1953 in Mt. Pleasant, MI to parents, Frank & Vanita “Jo” (Adams) Moon. Elaine loved decorating and remodeling old homes, but her most important job was being a mom.
She is survived by:
Companion- Martin Damask of Paoli
Children- Jesse Snyder, Mary Snyder,...
Gary Lynn Kerby
Mar 8, 2025
Gary Lynn Kerby, age 74 of West Baden Springs passed away on March 8, 2025 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born March 4, 1951 in French Lick to parents, Forest and Gladys (Wilson) Kerby. He married Connie Thomas on October 20, 1978. He was a 1969 graduate of Springs Valley High School & graduated from Indiana University in...
Linda Kay Lewellyn
Mar 8, 2025
Linda Kay Lewellyn, 76, of Paoli, passed away on March 8, 2025, at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville. She was born on November 14, 1948, in Bedford to Charles and Maxine (Pemberton) Grimes.
Linda retired from Paoli Inc., formerly of Orleans, and was a member of Paoli United Methodist Church. She cherished time with her family, loved celebrating the holidays,...
Mary Opal Denton
Mar 7, 2025
Mary Opal Denton, age 92 of Paoli, passed away on March 7, 2025 at Paoli Health and Living Community. She was born on May 21, 1932 in Paoli to parents Willis & Lizzie Alice (Smith) Spear. She married William L. Denton on May 26, 1984. Mary Opal was a member of the Paoli Church of Christ. She worked several years...
Deborah Marie Matlock
Feb 22, 2025
Deborah Marie Matlock, age 68 of Paoli, passed away on February 22, 2025 at the IU Hospice House in Bloomington. She was born on November 3, 1956 in Cincinnati, OH to parents Leslie Owens and Nell Marie (Lovell) Frazier. She was retired from the Blue River Wood Products in Salem. Debbie was a member of Gateway Ministries Church in Paoli....
Joann H. Murphy
Feb 15, 2025
Joann H. Murphy, 61, of Paoli, passed away at her home on February 15, 2025. She was born on February 15, 1964, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Deana Hockenjos and Francis Brookins. On April 20, 2002, she married Terry Murphy, with whom she shared many cherished years.
Joann was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who found joy in the simple things—crocheting,...
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