Obituaries

Obituaries

Barbara Wright-Brown-Smith

Barbara Wright-Brown-Smith

Jan 23, 2026

Barbara Wright-Brown-Smith, age 75, of Hardinsburg, passed away on January 23, 2026, at University of Louisville Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.

Barbara was born on June 23, 1950, in New Albany, to Charles and Thelma (Hensley) Wright. She had a creative spirit and loved painting and crafts.

She is survived by her children: Eddie Brown and Lorena of Hardinsburg; Jason Brown...

Paul Clayton McIntosh

Paul Clayton McIntosh

Jan 18, 2026

Paul McIntosh, age 92 of Paoli, passed away January 18, 2026 at Paoli Health & Living Community. He was born January 19, 1933 in Valeene to parents, Denzil and Esther (Hyslop) McIntosh. 

He married Wanda Longest August 17, 1951. Paul spent his life working hard and providing for his family. He was always a farmer and raised crops. He retired from...

Ruth A. Andis

Ruth A. Andis

Jan 8, 2026

Ruth A. Andis, 85, of Paoli, passed away January 8, 2026 at Cedar Creek of Bedford. She was born November 20, 1940 in Vincennes to parents, Harold V & Lanora M. (Karnes) McClean. She married Jesse A. Andis June 30, 1990 and he preceded her in death March 5, 2017.

Ruth was retired from Kimballs of French Lick and she worked...

Nancy Kay Murphy

Nancy Kay Murphy

Jan 7, 2026

Nancy Kay Murphy, 74, of Paoli, passed away January 7, 2026, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany. She was born December 10, 1951, in Paoli, to Edgar and Elsie (Attebury) Wells.

Nancy married Jerry Murphy on January 24, 1970, and together they spent 56 years building a life rooted in family, hard work, and resilience. She was sharp, honest,...

Claude L. Brozzo

Claude L. Brozzo

Jan 3, 2026

Claude L. Brozzo passed away January 3, 2026 at Brookside Village, Jasper, in. He was born July 28,1927 to Lawrence C. and Frandia Robbins Brozzo in Giles, WI. After graduating for high school in 1945, he spent four years in Tuberculosis Ward of Grandview hospital, Ironwood, MI. He was fighting the same disease that claimed the life of his mother...

Margaret Ann Free

Margaret Ann Free

Dec 28, 2025

Margaret Ann Free, age 78 of Orleans, passed away on December 28, 2025 at Baptist Health Hospital in Louisville. She was born on June 6, 1947 in Orleans to Bert and Hazel Brim. Margaret married Jim Bob Free on November 10, 1967. She was of the Christian faith and for years attended South Liberty Church of Christ in Palmyra. She...

Kerie Joseph Fleenor

Kerie Joseph Fleenor

Dec 27, 2025

Kerie Joseph Fleenor, age 49 of Paoli, passed away on December 27, 2025 at Baptist Health Louisville, KY. He was born on May 10, 1976 in Bedford.

Kerie married Annaree Hopkins on September 12, 1997 and she survives. Over the years Kerie played in a pool league, and rode motocross. He enjoyed working on cars, collecting Hot Wheels, and was always...

Carolyn Lorraine Beers

Carolyn Lorraine Beers

Dec 27, 2025

Carolyn L. Beers, age 82, of French Lick, Indiana, passed away on December 27, 2025, at her home. Born on May 5, 1943, Carolyn was the beloved daughter of Grant Andrew Mattox and Julia Mae (Deweese) Fields.

Carolyn had worked various jobs over the years, as a nursing assistant and also at Walmart. She really enjoyed bus tours for older folks,...

Kenneth R. Conrad Sr.

Kenneth R. Conrad Sr.

Dec 21, 2025



Kenneth R. Conrad Sr., passed away on December 21, 2025, at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born on October 21, 1961, in Indianapolis, IN. Kenneth enjoyed a career as a member of the Operators Union Local 181, where he worked for Gohman Construction and Calcar Quarry. His expertise and commitment were evident in every project he undertook. He was...

Andrew Ryan Tuell

Andrew Ryan Tuell

Dec 21, 2025

Andrew Ryan Tuell, age 49, of Lanesville, passed away on December 21, 2025, at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Born on July 21, 1976, in Paoli, he was the son of Randall Tuell and Martha Jean (Smelser) Tuell. Andrew was a cherished husband to his wife, Ginger (Kenney) Tuell, whom he married on April 6, 2023.

Andrew was a man of...

Ray Beauregard

Ray Beauregard

Dec 19, 2025

Ray Beauregard, 77, passed away on December 19, 2025, in the home he built by hand for his family in Paoli, Indiana. He was surrounded by those he loved.

Ray was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana and raised in Pecos, Texas. He received a Master’s degree in electrical engineering from Texas Tech University and joined the Peace Corps, which took him...

Daniel (Iskovitz) Irwin Sr.

Daniel (Iskovitz) Irwin Sr.

Dec 18, 2025

Daniel (Iskovitz) Irwin Sr., age 66, passed away December 18, 2025 at Lincoln Hills Nursing Home in New Albany. He was born November 14, 1959 in Chicago, IL to parents, Martin & June Irwin. Daniel enjoyed playing the piano and retired as a union boilermaker.

He is survived by: Son, Daniel Irwin of Paoli, Daughters Anita Melton & Melissa Irwin both...

Mariglayne Hopper

Mariglayne Hopper

Dec 17, 2025

Mariglayne Hopper, 92, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away on December 17, 2025, at Springs Valley Meadows.

She was born on May 27, 1933, in Paoli, Indiana, the daughter of William Arthur Easterday and Dema Agnes (Pipher) Easterday. Mariglayne married Walter Franklin Hopper on June 3, 1951.

Mariglayne was the former owner and operator of Hopper’s Flowers in Paoli. She was also employed...

Susan Ellen Nalley

Susan Ellen Nalley

Dec 17, 2025

Susan Ellen Nalley, age 75, passed away at her home in Paoli. She was born December 21, 1949 in Crawford County to mother, Anna Lee Allen. Susan worked at Paoli Chair for several years but, retired from the First Chance Center of Paoli as a transport driver.

She is survived by children, Kandy Wilson of French Lick & Danny Strange (Kim)...

Kathryn Louise Bostock

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

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

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

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

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

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...