Obituaries

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...

Jan 30, 2021

Laura L. Payton, 88 of Paoli, passed away January 30 at Salem Crossing Nursing Home. She was born April 1, 1932 in French Lick to parents, Raymond & Edna (graves) Hudson. She married Melvin "Bud" Payton on September 9, 1950. Laura was  a homemaker and enjoyed crafts, gardening and canning. She was a seamstress as well. Laura Attended the...

Jan 29, 2021

Ruth Evelyn Wyman, 80 of Marengo, passed away January 29 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany. She was born January 4, 1941 in Valeene to parents, Dennis Ray & Evelyn (Piatt) Trinkle. Ruth was a member of Christian Missionary Church of Carefree and she was a retired daycare operator.

Survivors include:

Daughter- Myra...

Jan 28, 2021

Mary Ruth Akers, 92, of French Lick, passed away January 28 at St. Charles Health Campus of Jasper. She was born October 23, 1928 in Tulsa, OK to parents, Charles Oscar Hagemier & America Bell (Murphy) Hagemier. She married Charles W. Akers on June 6, 1953. Mary Ruth was a homemaker and member of the Christian faith. She attended...

Jan 26, 2021

Rosa Ellen Reed, 92 of West Baden, passed away January 26 at Springs Valley Meadows. She was born August 9, 1928 in Straight Creek, KY to parents, Ralph & Bessie (Caldwell) Chapman. She married Harold Reed  September 5, 1953. Rosa retired from Ball State University where she was a cook.

Survivors include:

Daughter- Cheryl Payne...

Jan 23, 2021

Larry Lee Owen, 52 of Paoli, passed away January 23 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born February 23, 1968 in Paoli to parents, Ronald Owen and Bonnie Eickelberger. Larry was currently employed by Paoli Community School Corporation, but had worked at various jobs including Lost River Market & Deli, Pizza Hut, French Lick Resort, Walmart, Paoli Peaks,...

Jan 20, 2021

Frank T. Archuleta, 83 of French Lick, passed away January 20 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born June 25, 1937 in Denver, CO to parents, Frank Sotero Archuleta & Minnie (Gallegos) Archuleta. He married Charlotte Chavez December 31, 1955. Frank was a U.S. Navy Korean War Veteran. He retired from Pitney Bowe’s of Colton, CA.

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Jan 20, 2021

Jack R. Daugherty, 81 of Orleans, passed away January 20 at Paoli Health and Living Community. He was Born March 7, 1939 in Pennington Gap, VA to parents, Samuel Ray & Jeanette (Campbell) Daugherty. He married Donna Kerby, April 12, 1974. Jack was a U.S. Army Veteran and member of Mitchell American Legion Post #250. He was a retired...