Obituaries

May 29, 2021

Tommy R. Lewis, 82, of Paoli, passed away May 29, 2021 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born February 15, 1939 in Mishawaka to parents, Don C. & Clara (Luke) Lewis. He married Frances M. Stillions June 3, 1960. Tommy was a retired Indiana State Policeman.

Survivors include:

Wife- Frances M. Lewis of Paoli...

May 22, 2021

Russell Wells, 79, of Paoli, passed away May 22, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany. He was born September 23, 1941 in Paoli, to parents, Everett J. & Hazel (Alspaugh) Wells. He married Virginia (Lilley) Wells December 8, 1961. Russell was a U.S. Navy Veteran & he retired from Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center. He was...

May 5, 2021

Diana Lynn Rodman, 66 of Dale, passed away May 5, 2021 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. She was born July 27, 1954 in New Albany, to parents, Buck Buchanan & Wanda (Manship) Thomas. She retired from Webasto Co. of Georgetown.

Survivors include:

Son- Jason Rodman & wife Kendra of Dale

Granddaughter- Vanessa Rodman of...

May 1, 2021

Danielle Aikman, 68, of Paoli, passed away May 1, 2021 at her home. She was born February 26, 1953 in Chicago, IL. She married Kurt Aikman April 2, 1971. Danielle was formerly employed by various local retailers and banks and she also bred Boxers. She was a member of the American Kennel Club and American Boxer Club.

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Apr 22, 2021

Pearl Ella Smith, 87, of English, passed away April 22, 2021 at her home. She was born November 18, 1933 in Uniontown, to parents Robert & Gladys (Cunningham) Cunningham. She was married to Ernest W. Smith  on October 4, 1950. Pearl was a homemaker.

Survivors include: Daughters - Brenda Montgomery of Eckerty; Debbie Kempf of Kyanna; Sharlene ...

Apr 19, 2021

Tillie Rosa Drake, 63, of Paoli, passed away April 19, 2021 at her companion's home in Paoli. She was born May 19, 1957 in Salem, to parents, Howard William & Mariellan (Williams) Barrett. She married Kevin Drake September 16, 1977. Tillie was the co-owner of Fat Buddy's BBQ & worked for over 27 years at Drakes Sawmill formerly of...

Apr 11, 2021

Holly Hatfield, 81 of Providence, KY, formerly of Paoli, passed away April 11 at Shemwell Health Care of Providence, KY. She was born July 29, 1939 in Petoskey, Michigan to parents Howard & Wanda Rose (Swadling) Baker. She married Ray C. Hatfield on December 17, 1956 and he preceded her in death September 9, 2015. Holly was a homemaker...

Apr 3, 2021

Oscar Ray Campbell, 91 of Paoli, passed away April 3 at Springs Valley Meadows of French Lick. He was born April 30, 1929 in Rose Hill, Virginia to parents, Edmond & Roxy (Marcum) Campbell. He married Verlin Oliver June 22, 1965. Oscar was a retired welder for Bruner Engineering of Bedford.

Survivors-

Daughters- Becky Benham...

Mar 31, 2021

Hope Loree Breyan, 61 of Paoli, passed away March 31 at IU Health Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis. She was born February 24, 1960 in Paoli to parents, William E. & Violet L (Hughey) Holiday. Hope was a homemaker.

Survivors include:

Daughter- Amanda McCabe (Matthew) of Paoli

Sons- Chris Piper of Paoli & Josh...

Mar 31, 2021

Lavern Bledsoe, 70, of Hardinsburg, passed away March 31 at St. Vincent Hospital of Salem. He was born February 4, 1951 in Paoli to parents, Charles & Sylvia (Hill) Bledsoe. He married Sue Coleman July 4, 1976. Lavern was a retired welder and worked for several different companies over the years.

Survivors include:

Wife- Sue...

Mar 28, 2021

Wayne L. Zimmerman, 88 of Orleans, passed away March 28 at his home. He was born in Wickliffe to parents, Russell & Louisa Zimmerman, Wayne married Sharon King August 16, 1952. He worked for Sear & Robuck & Ford Motor Plant. Wayne was a US Army Korean Conflict Veteran.

Survivors include:

Sons- Michael Zimmerman, Steven...

Mar 22, 2021

Sue Elliott, 79, of Orleans, passed away March 22 at IU Health Bedford Hospital. She was born August 30, 1941 in Orleans to parents, Winford & Julia (Lee) Crawford. She married Bobby Elliott July 5, 1960. Sue retired from the cafeteria at IU Health Paoli Hospital.

Survivors include:

Daughter- Anita Kerstiens of Santa Clause

Mar 16, 2021

Penny L. (Edwards) Karnes, 61, of Orleans passed away March 16 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. She was born August 13, 1959 in Lancaster, CA to parents, Johnny Freeland & Maribelle (Stafford) Edwards. She married Alvy Wayne Karnes May 12, 1991. Penny was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ Church of Latter Day Saints.

Survivors...

Mar 4, 2021

Blanche Lavon Hall, 90 of Paoli, passed away March 4 at IU Health Bedford Hospital. She was born January 20, 1931 in Riddle, IN to parents, Riley & Gladys (Reasor) Linton. She married Exum Hall December 22, 1963. Blanche was a retired elementary school teacher for Crawford County & Mitchell Community Schools. She was a member of Beech Grove...

Feb 20, 2021

Kimberly Dawn England, 45 of Paoli, passed away February 20 at her home. She was born July 31, 1975 in Salem, to parents, Terry & Mary (Martin) Patton. She married Mike England October 7, 1995. Kimberly was a homemaker and she was a member of Hardinsburg Christian Church, Orange County Center for Women's Ministry and Southern Indiana Dayspring Emmaus....

Feb 19, 2021

Gloria D. Onstott, 74 of Marengo, passed away February 19 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany. She was born December 9, 1946 in Owensboro, KY to parents, Edward & Josephine (Jones) Midkiff. Gloria married Carl L. Onstott Sr. in 1962. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse and a member of Hour of Power Mission in New...

Feb 17, 2021

Grace Estell Bricker, 84 of Paoli, passed away February 17 at her home. She was born in Richmond, VA to mother, Helen (Clemts) Mansini. She was married to Arthur Bricker Jr. and he precedes her in death. Grace was a retired cook and she had worked at Paoli Nursing home, Orange County Hospital and Orange County Jail.  She attended...

Feb 14, 2021

Kyndell Joan Carly Sue Bailey, 15, of Orleans, passed away February 14, 2021. She was a sophomore at Springs Valley High School. Kyndell was born June 16, 2005 in Bedford.

Survivors include:

Mother- Trisha Bailey of Orleans

Father: Craig Bailey of Bedford

Sisters- Kirsten Bailey-Lord (Quentin) of Orleans;  Kayla Bailey (Carter...

Feb 13, 2021

Ronald Lee Nadeau Jr., 52 of Paoli, passed away February 13 at his home. He was born September 7, 1968 in Jacksonville, FL to parents, Ronald Lee Nadeau Sr. & Paua (Jones) Robison. Ronald was an employee of B&A Underground Solutions. He loved football, especially the Indianapolis Colts.

He is survived by: Sons- Benjamin Lee Nadeau (Amber)...

Feb 4, 2021

Juanita I Lane, 95 of New Albany, formerly of Paoli, passed away February 4 at Autumn Woods Health Campus of New Albany. She was born May 14, 1925 in Taswell to parents, Odis & Sarah (Bennett) Patton. She married Vincin Paul Lane on April 26, 1975. Juanita worked for 20 years and retired from H.A. Seinshemiers Coat Factory formerly...