Obituaries

Jun 21, 2022

Louis “Louie” Strange, 78, of Paoli, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Born November 17, 1946, in Paoli, he was the son of Frank Strange and Hazel Pluris. On May 22, 1965, Louie married Linda Lawson and, just last month, the two celebrated 60 wonderful years together.

Louie spent 36 years with Kimball International in French Lick. He...

Jun 4, 2022

Janet Joyce Erma "JJ" Patton, a resident of Garden Villa nursing home in Bedford, IN, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 4, 2022. JJ was a sweet and loving little girl who brought a smile to the hearts of many. She was the daughter of Ermal Everett Patton, who preceded her in death. She...

Jun 3, 2022

Mark Alan  Kurtz, 66, husband of Gayle (Russell) Kurtz, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 surrounded by his family.  Mark was born January 18, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana, son of the late  Dale Alan and Virginia Mae (Flynn) Kurtz.

He retired from Square D/Schneider Electric, where he was a tool & die maker. Mark was a...

Jun 3, 2022

Lester J. New, age 73, passed away June 3, 2022, at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born September 16, 1948, to parents Gilbert and Martha (Britton) New. Lester married Barbara Rose (LaRoche) New on December 12, 1970. He was a Veteran of the National Guard. Lester was retired from Ameren CIPS (Central Illinois Public Service) where he was...

Jun 1, 2022

Page Ann Zapien, age 61, passed away on June 1, 2022, at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. She was born December 15, 1960, in Paoli to parents Damon Ray Combs and Lois Ann Richey Combs. Page married Joaquín Zapien on March 23, 1991. She worked as a phlebotomist at IU Health Paoli Hospital.

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May 29, 2022

Marvin T. Michael, age 78, of Paoli, passed away May 29, 2022 at his home. He was born May 26, 1944 in Noblesville to parents, Marvin Roy & Bernell A. (Bass) Michael. Marvin was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He was a retired electrician at Fort Benjamin Harris.

Survivors include:

Son-...

May 25, 2022

Neva Newlin Wheeler, 96 of Paoli, IN passed away Wednesday, May 25 at IU Health Paoli Hospital where she was admitted the day before.

Neva was born June 17, 1925, to Walter and Ada (Hall) Newlin in Paoli. She was married to Terry A. Wheeler on June 5, 1943, in Champaign-Urbana, IL.  Neva raised her...

May 12, 2022

James Walter "Jim" Dean, age 81, passed away on May 12, 2022, at his home. He was born in Rose Hill, VA on June 19, 1940, to parents Emmett Lee Dean & Dora (Martin) Dean Millard. Jim married Rebecca Dean on October 30, 1966. He was a U. S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. James was also...

May 8, 2022

Bert "Roger" Lankford, age 91, of Paoli, passed away May 8, 2022 at his home. He was born May 11, 1930 in Paoli to parents Dayton and Nelly (Hall) Lankford. He married Ethel Louise Runyon on November 11, 1950. Roger was a retired farmer and he was a member of Prospect Church of Christ of Prospect.

Survivors...

May 1, 2022

Mary Lynette "Nettie" Wright, age 75, passed away May 1, 2022 at Indian Creek Nursing Home of Corydon. She was born September 26, 1946 in Fort Hood, TX to parents, Richard Kenneth & Yolanda Mae (Bunton) Fortner. She married Leroy Wright November 21, 1973. Nettie was a retired tax preparer and she was a member of Rock Springs Community...

Apr 30, 2022

Dianna Marie Jones, age 74 of Orleans, was born in Jonesville, VA on July 9, 1947, to parents, James & Mae (Marion) Jones. She passed away on April 30 at her home. She was retired from Walmart and attended Little Mission Church of Hardinsburg.

She is survived by:

Brothers- Rick Jones & Steve Jones both...

Apr 22, 2022

Charles O. Terrell, age 79 of Marengo, passed away April 22, 2022 at IU Health Bedford Hospital. He was born September 5, 1942 in Spencer to parents, Glen & Maude (Burks) Terrell. He married Vicki Benham on November 25, 1989.  Charles was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. He was retired from the Laborers Union Local 741. He was of...

Apr 18, 2022

Linda L. Manship, age 76, passed away on April 18, 2022, at Mitchell Manor. She was born in Paoli on November 15, 1945, to parents Lotus and Dorothy (Johnson) Dickey. She married Charles L. Manship on May 26, 2005. Linda was a caretaker for Rest Care of Paoli.

Survivors include:

Daughters: Dreama Manship of Paoli...

Apr 11, 2022

Larry B. Jones, age 71, passed away on April 11, 2022, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born on January 31, 1951, in French Lick, to parents Hayden & June (Elledge) Jones. He married Janet Jones on May 31, 1992. Larry was retired from Calcar Quarry of Paoli where he worked as a heavy equipment operator with the ...

Apr 10, 2022

Joan E. Clouse, age 88, passed away on April 10, 2022, at her home in Paoli. She was born February 11, 1934, to parents Harrison E. & Clara Opal (Walls) Knight. Joan married Stanley J. Clouse on September 6, 1951, who preceded her in death on October 28, 2002. She was a retired nurse's aide for Home Health Care...

Apr 7, 2022

Cody Gene Grunden, age 33, passed away on April 7, 2022, at U of L Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born May 20, 1988, in Bedford, IN to parents Richard Earl Grunden & Joni (Haycox) Grunden. He was employed at O'Reilly Auto Parts Store in Paoli.

Survivors include:

Father: Richard Earl Grunden and wife...

Apr 6, 2022

Harold L. Parks, 83 of Paoli passed away on April 6, 2022, at home. He was born November 27, 1938, in Newton Stewart to parents, Thomas & Mamie (Apple) Parks. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from Kimballs of French Lick. He loved Kentucky Wildcats basketball and Dodgers baseball.

Survivors include:

Daughter- Terri...

Apr 5, 2022

Harvey A. Slabaugh, infant son of Aaron and Katie (Swartzentruber) Slabaugh of Paoli, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Akron Children's Hospital. Harvey was born prematurely on March 20 and is survived by his parents, sisters Anna and Lovina, grandparents Amos Slabaugh of Wooster, OH, and Jonas and Anna Swartzentruber of Fredricksburg, OH, great grandparents David P....

Mar 29, 2022

Wanda "Sue" Carmickle, 78, of Paoli passed away March 29, 2022 at Paoli Health and Living Community. She was born September 1, 1943, in Paoli, to parents, Alva Glenn & Mable Ellen (McPhearson) Flick.  She married Otis Carmickle on April 5, 1991. She retired from PTW formerly of Paoli and attended Paoli Wesleyan Church.

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Mar 24, 2022

Marvin Richard Rominger, 91, of Paoli passed away March 24, 2022, at his home. He was born on January 10, 1931, to parents Floyd & Lucy (Robbins) Rominger. When Marvin was 4 years old his father died and at the age of 6, Henry Knight became his Step-Father. On March 19, 1960, he married Virginia Boss and she survives....