Obituaries

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...

Jan 18, 2021

Patricia I. Smith, 82 of Paoli, Passed away January 18 at Springs Valley Meadows of French Lick. She was born May 19, 1938 to parents, Charles Earl Hammons & Grace Ethel Flick. She married Archibald Allen Smith and he preceded her in death on February 2, 2008. Patricia was a member of Youngs Creek Church of Christ. She was...

Jan 14, 2021

Howard D. Leisure, 72 of English, passed away January 14 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born June 29, 1948 in Muncie, to parents, Howard Dale Leisure Sr & Laura Sue (Bicknell) Leisure.  He married Angela McElfresh July 21, 2012. Howard was formerly employed at Tyson Foods and owner and operator of Dog Creek Bullseyes.

He...

Jan 13, 2021

Thomas E. Robbins, 60 of Paoli, passed away January 13 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born January  6, 1961 in Paoli, to parents, Lester & Janet Sue (Beaty) Robbins. He formerly worked at Bailey Brothers Used Cars and Electricom. Thomas was a member of VFW post #8302 and the Moose Lodge formerly of Paoli.

Survivors...

Jan 12, 2021

Debra Jean Moore, 65 of Milltown, passed away January 12 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany. She was born June 7, 1955 in Louisville to parents, Gobel & Maxine (Renner) Walton. She married Robert Henry Moore Jr. July 14, 1973. Debra was a member of Valeene Christian Church and she was a homemaker.

She is...

Jan 11, 2021

Richard "Rick" E. Stevens, 65 of French Lick, passed away January 11 at St. Vincent Hospital of Evansville. He was born December 9, 1955 in French Lick to parents Floyd & Anna P. (Hagen) Stevens. He married Donna C. Willyard on June 27, 1974. He was formerly employed at French Lick Sheraton and Kimball International before becoming disabled. Rick...

Jan 10, 2021

Martha Lumley, age 90, joined our Lord Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.  She was preceded in death by her husband, George F. Lumley Jr.  Also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Harry Farrell and John Farrell, one son, George F. Lumley the 3rd, 3 grandsons and 1 granddaughter.

Survived by sons- Stephen...

Jan 3, 2021

Betty Jo Boyd, 48 of Paoli, formerly of Mitchell, passed away January 3 at her home. She was born February 15, 1972 in Louisville, to parents, Robert Garnett Boyd & Ruby Agnes (Gardner) Boyd. Betty is a member of the Christian faith. She is survived by companion, Christopher Thacker of Paoli & sister Flora Boyd of Mitchell.

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2021

Roger Radcliffe, 77, of Paoli, passed away May 25, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital of New Albany. He was born May 6, 1944 to parents, Eldo & Gladys (Whaley) Radcliffe. Roger was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired water-tower painter.

Survivors include:

Son- Jacob Radcliffe of Louisville, KY

Sisters- Marilyn Pendleton of...

Jan 1, 2021

Robert Nelson, 88, of West Baden Springs, passed away January 1, 2021 at Springs Valley Meadows. He was born August 30, 1932 in French Lick to parents, Walter & Pearl (Rainey) Nelson. He married Cleta Dillard on July 5, 1958. Robert was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a retired shop foreman for Indiana State Highway Dept and a...

Dec 30, 2020

Novy Lee Andry, 84, of Marengo, passed away December 30 at his home. He was born March 12, 1936 in Paoli, to parents, Levi & Lilly Mable (Smith) Andry. He married Colleen F. Noblitt on August 24, 1957. Novy was a US Army Veteran and retired from Ford Motor Company. He had also worked at Paoli Chair Factory formerly...

Dec 28, 2020

Desco Keith Holland, 78, of Paoli, passed away December 28 at IU Health Bedford Hospital. He was born December 21, 1942 in Paoli, to parents, Desco & Ethel (Minton) Holland. He married Thelma Switzer on January 8, 1982. He worked as a pipefitter for over 40 year and was a Member of Paoli Masonic Lodge for over 50 years....

Dec 26, 2020

Carl W. Stephens, 76, of Paoli, passed away December 26 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born October 15, 1944 in Columbia, KY to parents, Carl E. Stephens & Zelpha (Maupin) Stephens. Carl was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve. He was a truck driver for Reynolds Construction formerly of Orleans. He was a member of Paoli...

Dec 25, 2020

Billy Reed Garloch, 91, of Paoli passed away December 25 at his home. He was born December 12, 1929 to parents, Harry Reed & Nora (Horton) Garloch. He married Elsie Eva Shofield on December 25, 1953. Billy is a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a retired sheet metal worker at Carpenter Body Works formerly of Mitchell. He was a...