Obituaries

Aug 4, 2023

Russell Fredrick (Fred) Moore, age 69, passed away Friday August 4, 2023 at Paoli Health & Living Community. He was a Graduate of Paoli High School. He worked as a Telecommunications Engineer. Fred was born August 17, 1953 to parents Alvia W. & Julia Ann (Harris) Payton.

Fred is proceeded in death by his parents, sister- Carol...

Jul 19, 2023

Joseph Andrew Ragains, age 85 of Greenville (formerly of Paoli), passed away on July 19, 1923 at his home. He was born on July 27, 1937 in Hardinsburg to parents Walter W. Ragains and Grace (McIntosh) Ragains. Joseph married Mable Frances Roberts on June 7, 1964. She preceded him in death on December 19, 2012. Joseph was a U....

Jul 17, 2023

Lula Agnes Lambdin, Age 101, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023 in Beavercreek, Ohio.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert L Lambdin, and son, Ronald L Lambdin, brothers, Louie and Felix Bennett, and sisters, Eva Walton and Nellie Day.

Lula is survived by:

Daughter in law, Carol Lambdin

Grandchildren,...

Jul 14, 2023

Joshua Duane Smitson, age 39 of Hardinsburg, passed away July 14, 2023 at his home. He was born January 12, 1984 in Salem to parents Sherry (Buchanan) and Duane Smitson. Joshua married Lacey Anderson on June 16, 2016. He enjoyed fishing, softball, his dogs, and sports. He was a loving father who enjoyed time with his family.

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Jul 14, 2023

Ernest Carol Keller, 103, of Salem, passed away July 14 at his home. He was born December 7, 1919 in Monroe County to parents, John W. & Cora Elizabeth (Hendricks) Keller. He married Mary Webb Keller on December 11, 1943 and she preceded him in death on October 28, 2006. Ernest married Clesta Hawbaker on July 8, 2010, and...

Jul 5, 2023

John Robert Roesener, age 78 of Paoli, passed away on July 5, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 25, 1945 in Ft. Wayne to parents Edward Roesener & Margaret (Gibson) Roesener. He married Jerrie Lorraine Gordon on June 25, 1965. John was a retired manager of the First Chance Industry of Paoli.

Survivors include:...

Jul 3, 2023

Wendy Kay Jones, 60 of Paoli, passed away at home July 3, 2023. She was born August 16, 1962, in Salem to parents, James E and Sandra R. (Denton) Busick. She was a homemaker and attended Lost River Missionary Baptist Church of Livonia. Survivors include:

Brother- Chris Busick (Pat) of Hardinsburg,

Companion- John Truett of...

Jul 1, 2023

Sarah Renee Gofourth, 41 of Paoli, passed away July 1 at her home. Sarah was born June 30, 1982 in Paoli to parents, DeWayne & Joleca (King) Gofourth. She was a graduate of the Paoli High School class of 2000. She loved music and art.

Survivors include:

Father- DeWayne Gofourth of Paoli

Brothers-...

Jun 17, 2023

Ashley Dawn Harris, 33, of Paoli passed away June 17, 2023 at Paoli Health and Living Community. She was born October 1, 1989 to parents Rick Trey Head and Dorothy Fry. Ashley married Michael "Corey" Harris April 12, 2013. She Loved music and spending time with her children.

Survivors include:

Father- Rick Trey Head of...

Jun 15, 2023

Lewis David Rice Sr, 79 of Paoli passed away June 15, 2023 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital of New Albany. He was born on March 14, 1944 in New Albany to parents, Lewis & Doris (Chandler) Rice. He married Wanda Carol Osborne on November 16, 1963. Lewis was a US Navy Veteran and was retired from PC Building Materials...

Jun 3, 2023

Anessa Courtney Thaemar, 50 of Paoli, passed away June 3, 2023, at IU Health Paoli Hospital.  She was born June 15, 1972, in Houston, TX to parents- Raymond Randolph Thaemar Jr. & Ellen Frances (Baker) Thaemar. Anessa is survived by Daughter- Shelby Daugherty of Louisville and Son- James Quintin Collins of Paoli. Grandchildren- Anna Lynn Ellis, and Melanie Ellis,...

Jun 1, 2023

Harlan Burkett Epperson, 90 of Hardinsburg passed away on June 1, 2023, at his home. He was born December 5, 1932 in Greenfield to parents, Louis Epperson & Gladys Snick. He married Betty Apple on April 12, 1953. Harlan was married to Betty for 62 years. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a postal worker, and a tree trimmer....

May 29, 2023

Elmo Gail White, age 93 formerly of Valeene, passed away on May 29, 2023 at The Waters of Huntingburg. He was born July 4, 1929 in Valeene to mother Lula Mae White. Elmo married Marilyn (Lawson) White.

Survivors include:

Sons: Clifford White, Dewight D. White (Connie), & Terry White

Step-children: Rodger Bottoms (Mabel),...

May 28, 2023

Linda Walton Shockley, age 75 of Alvarado, TX, passed away on May 28, 2023 at Arlington Medical Center, Arlington, TX. She was born on August 30, 1947 in Orange County, IN to parents Ernie Walton & Rebecca (Newlin) Walton. Linda married Don Shockley on September 17, 1979. In 2019 she retired from being a truck driver for Poly Trucking...

May 22, 2023

Pattie Sue (Tucker) & Norman Elwood Hutslar passed away at home surrounded by family. As they had throughout their lives, the couple went to heaven hand-in-hand. Pattie and Norman were married almost 64 years demonstrating their deep commitment to each other and inspiring those who encountered them.

As a young man from Paoli, Indiana, Norman was an...

May 21, 2023

David Wayne Underhill Jr., age 55 of West Baden, passed away on May 21, 2023 at his home. He was born on January 26, 1968 in Paoli to parents David W. Underhill Sr. & Sandra Knight Underhill Rainey. David married Sara Spencer Underhill on June 4, 1994. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and was employed at Hoosier...

May 19, 2023

Kenneth Ray England, age 74 of Paoli, passed away on May 19, 2023 at his home. He was born June 14, 1948 in Shepherdsville, KY to parents Floyd Ray England & Eva Carlisle England. Kenneth married Rebecca Jane Wells England on September 21, 1968. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army Vietnam War. He was retired from...

May 7, 2023

Andy W. Sneed, 80 of Paoli, passed away May 7, 2023 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born December 16, 1942 in Lebanon, KY to parents, Robert & Addie M. (Simpson) Sneed. He married Charlesetta Witt November 26, 1965. Andy retired from Electricom where he was a foreman for the power division. He was in the U.S. Army....

May 5, 2023

Jimmie Edward McManis, 75, of Paoli, passed away at his home on May 5, 2023. He was born September 1, 1947, in English to parents, James Edward & Crystal (Ridenour) McManis. He married Catherine "Louise" Dillard on August 21, 1976.  Jimmie was a retired electrician with the Local Union 316 of Evansville.

Survivors include:

Wife-...

Apr 26, 2023

Phil Mininger, 72, of Paoli, IN, passed away at home on April 26, 2023,  with his family surrounding him, after a long, painful battle with cancer.

Phil was born on October 29, 1950, in Hatfield, Pennsylvania to Eleanor & Joseph Mininger.  The majority of his adolescence was spent in Harman, West Virginia alongside his 7 other siblings.  ...