Obituaries

May 5, 2024

Mary was born on February 17, 1942 in Mifflin to Willie "Bill" Qualters and Dorothy Smith. She graduated from English High School in 1960, and Married Alvin Green a year later. She loved children and in 1969 God blessed them with one child Jonathan Green.

Preceded her in death were her parents, her Grandmother Minnie Smith Austin...

May 4, 2024

With sadness, the family announces the passing of Phillip Carol Lane, 80, of Valeene Indiana. Phillip passed away May 4, 2024, at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville Kentucky.

Phillip was a 1962 graduate of Paoli High School and he obtained his undergraduate degree from Oakland City College and his master's of Education from Indiana...

May 4, 2024

Gail Elizabeth Ash, born on December 25, 1939, in Sunfish, Kentucky, passed away on May 4, 2024, at her daughter's home in Munford, TN. She was the daughter of Gerden Lee and Ruby Lee (Harell) Durbin. Gail dedicated years of service to GE of Louisville, KY before retiring. She formerly attended Paoli First Baptist Church.

Gail is...

Apr 23, 2024

Robert Eugene Pridemore, 69, of English, passed away April 23, 2024 at home. He was born September 19, 1954 in Mitchell to parents, John Hamilton & Catherine (Grissom) Pridemore. He married Pamela Sue Merritt on March 30, 1991. Robert was a veteran of the Army National Guard. He was retired from Dan Piercy Auto Sales of Bedford. He enjoyed...

Apr 22, 2024

Martha B. Denny, age 94 of Bedford formerly of Paoli, passed away on April 22, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born on February 24, 1930 in Paoli to parents Dayton & Kathleen (Temple) Hudleson. Martha married Harry Denny on October 23, 1948. She was a retired co-owner of the Shakeburger Drive-in restaurant in Paoli....

Apr 19, 2024

Sandra Lee Jones, age 81 of Orleans, passed away on April 19, 2024 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. She was born on August 13, 1942 in Muncie, IN to parents Lawrence Graves & Irene (Deal) Graves. Sandra married Robert S. Jones on May 2, 1963. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing music and exercising.

She is...

Apr 18, 2024

Walter M. Goodpaster, age 65 of West Baden Springs, passed away on April 18, 2024, at home. He was born on March 8, 1959, in Paoli, to parents Walker Hughes & Hallie D. (Flick) Goodpaster. Walter married Valerie Gugel on January 5, 2002. Over the years Walter embraced several jobs including, bartending, truck driver, painter, concrete and transport for...

Apr 16, 2024

Edgar Eldon Duke, 74, of Marengo, passed away on April 16, 2024, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on September 28, 1949, in Marengo to Edgar Charles and Alma (Smith) Duke, Edgar lived a life marked by service and dedication. He served his country as a US Air Force Veteran and he continued his commitment to service...

Apr 16, 2024

Elizabeth “Ann” Apple, 80, of Paoli,  passed away on April 16, 2024, at Paoli Health & Living Community. Born on September 29, 1943, in Paoli, she was the daughter of Louie Ray Williams and Bernace (Lamar) Williams.  Ann dedicated over 13 years of her life as the Food Service Director for the Orange County Sheriff's Department. She was a...

Apr 4, 2024

Betty Mae Dillard, age 88 of Paoli, passed away on April 4, 2024 at Springs Valley Meadows in French Lick. She was born on February 15, 1936 in Paoli to parents Knofel & Dora (Holaday) Eickelberger. Betty married the love of her life, Charlie Dillard, on August 10, 1951. She retired from JayC Foods, and was a dedicated member...

Apr 1, 2024

Harold Lloyd Lamb, age 81, of Bloomington passed away April 1, 2024 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born June 1, 1942  in Lafayette to parents, Chester Harold & Wanda (Gardner) Lamb. He married Rayetta Patton on September 16, 1966. He was a US Army Vietnam Veteran and retired from Ameritech.

Survivors include:

Wife-...

Mar 30, 2024

Espy L. Terrell, age 97, of Paoli, passed away on March 30, 2024, at Paoli Health & Living Community. He was born on March 5, 1927, in Chaplin, KY, to parents Herschel and Catherine (Thomas) Terrell. Espy proudly served his country as a US Army Korean War veteran. He was retired from Carpenter Body Works, formerly of Mitchell. On...

Mar 30, 2024

Wanita “June” Butt, age 84, of Paoli, passed away on March 30, 2024, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany. She was born on June 16, 1939, in Plymouth, Indiana, to Merle Edward and Mary Ruby (Dalton) Chaplin. June married Justus Butt on June 28, 1958, and he preceded her in death in 2005. June was retired from...

Mar 25, 2024

Patricia "Susie" (Combs) Free age 79 of Paoli, IN died on March 25, 2024 at Paoli Health and Living.  Susie was born on March 15, 1945 in Blue Diamond, KY to the late Henry and Lottie (Stidham) Combs.

Besides her parents, Susie was predeceased by her son, Andy, her brothers Oscar, John (Ish), Emmett, and Kenneth Combs,...

Mar 23, 2024

Kenny Goodpaster,  passed away on March 23, 2024, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital, at the age of 54. Born on October 17, 1969, in Paoli to Blaine Goodpaster and Delores (Hull) Goodpaster, Kenny was a 1988 graduate of Spring Valley High School. Kenny loved football, especially Notre Dame, and enjoyed participating in 5K walks. He was also a member...

Mar 23, 2024

In Loving Memory of Roger Allen Bye, age 54, of Paoli, who passed away on March 23, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, adventure, and cherished memories. Born on September 2, 1969, in Milltown to Ralph Bye and Fern Bowman Bye, Roger's vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Roger embraced life with an adventurous spirit, finding joy...

Mar 21, 2024

Tommy Lynn Smitson, age 59 of Paoli, passed away on March 21, 2024 at his brother's home. Tommy was born on February 3, 1965 in Eckerty, IN to parents Donald Smitson & Marilyn Jewel (Gottfried) Smitson. He was a Mechanic and enjoyed doing body work on cars and rebuilding motors.

He is survived by his daughter -...

Mar 20, 2024

Walter "Gail" Manship, age 72 of Hardinsburg, passed away on March 20, 2024 at his home. He was born in Paoli on July 4, 1951 to parents Walter Edward Manship & Minnie (Pirtle) Manship. Gail married Diane (Rippy) Manship on August 29, 1970. He was a self-employed construction worker and attended the Little Mission Church in Hardinsburg. Gail was...

Mar 20, 2024

Wilma Darlene Thacker, age 71 of Paoli, passed away on March 20 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. She was born on September 6, 1952, in New Albany to parents Charles Edward & Mary Elizabeth (Deen) Wells. On September 10, 1971, she married the love of her life, Gary Thacker. They were married for more than 52 years before he...

Mar 18, 2024

David Lyle Speedy, age 58 of Hardinsburg, passed away on March 18, 2024 at his sister's home in Paoli. He was born on June 1, 1965 in Huntingburg to parents Marvin Lee Speedy & Hazel (Mason) Speedy. David was a former employee of Orange County Transit.

Survivors include:

Father - Marvin Lee Speedy of Paoli...