Obituaries

Feb 19, 2024

In loving memory of Barry Singleton of Orleans, who passed away on February 19 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. Born on March 24, 1954, in Salem, Indiana, to George Wallace and Norma Elizabeth (Nicholson) Singleton. He married Molly Wynn on August 10, 1973. Barry worked at National Water Services. He attended Wesley Chapel Church of Orleans and was a...

Feb 18, 2024

Pamela Sue McPherson, age 70 of Paoli, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at her home. She was born in Alliance, OH on November 14, 1953, to parents Benjamin & Mary Lou (Call) McPherson. Pamela had many talents and several jobs including masonry, healthcare, and painting.

Surviving family members include:

Jackie Freeman, Tanaya Rain...

Feb 17, 2024

Calvin Easter, 89 of Marengo passed away on February 16, 2024, at his home. Born October 6, 1934, he was the son of Charles and Stella (Bennett) Easter. Calvin, a dedicated US Marine and Korean War veteran, found joy in gardening and mushroom hunting throughout his life. On October 8, 1983, Calvin married Geneva Easter, who preceded him in...

Feb 3, 2024

John Eric Harris, 59 of Paoli passed away on February 3 in Bloomington. He was born June 13, 1964 in Paoli to parents, Charles and Betty Harris. He was an employee of Lindsey Construction and enjoyed shooting guns and fishing.

Survivors include:

Son- Ben (Kerryn) Harris of French Lick

Daughter- Erica (Reid) Moore...

Jan 28, 2024

George Martin South, age 73 of Orleans, passed away on January 28, 2024, at Paoli Health & Living Community. Born on May 16, 1950, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Curtis & Lottie (Marcum) South, George retired from Older Americans and was formerly a bus driver for Floyd County Schools, He dedicated years to serving his community. His hobbies included hunting,...

Jan 17, 2024

Daniel J. Wininger, age 71 of Paoli, passed away on January 17, 2024, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born in Orangeville, IN on April 26, 1952 to parents Kinder O. Wininger & Wanda Jean (Stergeon) Wininger. Daniel married Marquetta L. Carter Wininger on June 11, 1971. He was a Veteran of the United States Army Reserves National...

Jan 15, 2024

Michael E. Cook, age 76 of Paoli, passed away on January 15, 2024 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born on September 10, 1947 in Paoli, to parents Carlton & Angie (Alvey) Cook. Michael was a Veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Child Craft of Salem, IN.

Survivors include his brothers William Cook...

Jan 14, 2024

Barbara Jean Sosh, age 90 of Mitchell, passed away on January 14, 2024 at her home. She was born in Lousiville, KY on August 14, 1933 to parents Otto Steven Grassman & Adeline (Aple) Grassman. She married Noah J. Sosh on May 24, 1954. Barbara was a seamstress, and a Bookkeeper for the family business, Motel, and Drywall business....

Jan 13, 2024

Esther Louise (Kepics) Wheeler, age 75, entered eternal rest at her home in Torrance, CA on January 13, 2024. Born on April 18, 1948, in Chicago, IL. She graduated from English High School in 1966 and moved to Cleveland, OH. In 1980, her job relocated her to California where she worked in the aerospace industry for over 20 years...

Jan 10, 2024

Donald Bryan Lanham Sr., age 87 of Paoli, passed away January 10, 2024 at Meadow View Health Care in Salem. He was born on June 3, 1936 in Paoli to parents Cecil Lanham & Viola (Bennett) Lanham. He married Helen Beals Lanham on December 27, 1957. Donald proudly served in the United States Navy. He was retired from being...

Jan 7, 2024

Kenneth Lee Cook, age 93 of English, passed away on January 7, 2024, at his home. He was born on August 20, 1930, in Miamisburg, OH to parents Raymond Cook & Ethel (Mahan) Cook. He married Geneva Wagner on July 2, 1949, and she preceded him in death on December 8, 1967.

Kenneth was retired as the...

Jan 5, 2024

Marietta Hager, age 98 of Orleans, passed away January 5, 2024, at Mitchell Manor. She was born April 19, 1925, in Orleans to parents Willard Brown & Lanora Pruett Brown. She married Kenneth Hager on July 1, 1943, who preceded her in death on August 21, 1993. She was a retired employee of the Orange County Bureau of Motor...

Dec 31, 2023

Susan L. Dotson, age 60 of Bedford, passed away on December 31, 2023, at Stonebridge Health Campus in Bedford. She was born on May 24, 1963, to parents Ray Jr. Brummett & Betty Kieninger Brummett Andrew. Susan was a former employee of Paoli, INC. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Survivors include:...

Dec 28, 2023

Dorothy E. White, 94, of Paoli, passed away Thursday, December 28, at Mitchell Manor Nursing Home. Dorothy was born April 7, 1929, in Orleans, the oldest of seven children, to Lloyd and Melissa Ann (Carnes) Toliver in Orange County's Old Union community. She was a member of Orleans High School's Class of 1947 and a member of Marengo Christian...

Dec 27, 2023

Grace Ham Sherman, age 103 formerly of Paoli, passed away on December 27, 2023, at the Plainfield Health Care Center in Plainfield, IN. She was born on July 20, 1920 in Paoli to parents Grant L. Ham & Margaret Lucille Osborne Ham. She was retired from JC Penny of Indianapolis on The Circle as a sales lady & buyer...

Dec 25, 2023

Frances L. Free, age 97, of Valeene, passed away on December 25, 2023, at Todd Dickey Nursing Home of Leavenworth. Born on May 26, 1926, in Bluff Boom, KY she was the daughter of Delmer and Lottie (Wright) Larimore. She first married Glenn C. Biggs Sr. on December 21, 1946, who preceded her in death in 1961. Later, she...

Dec 11, 2023

Jerald E. Flick, age 81, departed this world on December 11, 2023, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born on November 28, 1942, in West Baden, Jerald was the beloved son of Elmer and Nathale (Myers) Flick. Jerald dedicated his life to education as a retired principal and educator for Orleans Community Schools & Salem Community Schools. His commitment to...

Dec 7, 2023

In Memory of David L. Campbell, age 84 of Bedford, formerly of Knox, Indiana, who passed away on December 7, at Core Nursing and Rehab in Bedford.

Born in Chicago on September 5, 1939, to Corneilus and Keena (Ceresi) Campbell, David was a devoted husband, father, and proud veteran of the US Army and the Navy Reserves....

Dec 3, 2023

Curtis Wayne Murphy, age 84 of Hardinsburg, passed away on December 3, 2023, at Harrison Healthcare Center in Corydon.  Born on November 3, 1939, in Marengo, to John Elmer Murphy and Edna Marie (Hendrix) Murphy, Curtis led a life marked by dedication, community, and love. Curtis retired from GE of Louisville and attended Rock Springs Community Church in Hardinsburg....

Dec 3, 2023

In Loving Memory of Marilyn K. Livingston, age 65, of English, who passed away on December 3, 2023, at Paoli Health & Living Community. She was born on September 13, 1958, in Salem, Indiana, to her parents Leon and Grace (Denton) Coble. On September 24, 1983, Marilyn married, Roger Livingston. Marilyn dedicated her working years to the First Chance...