Obituaries

Nov 3, 2020

Thelma Fern Apple Holland, 87, of French Lick, died November 3 at Bloomington Hospital.

The third of six daughters, she was born July 25, 1933 in Orange County to Joseph Benjamin Apple and Golda May Kirby Apple. On August 13, 1949, she married Samuel Lee Holland, who survives her.

Fern attended Paoli High School, was...

Nov 3, 2020

Robert "Bob" Noble, 88, of Paoli, passed away November 3, 2020 at Paoli Health & Living Community. He was born June 6, 1932 in Crystal, to parents, Gilbert & Nora(Jones) Noble. He was married for 53 years to  Beverly (Lomax) Noble.  He retired from U.S. Gypsum and attended the Orleans Christian Church.

Survivors include: wife: Beverly Noble...

Oct 30, 2020

Shirley Jeanette Maudlin, 80, of Orleans passed away October 30, 2020 at Norton Hospital of Louisville, KY. She was Born July 12, 1940 in Paoli.  Her parents were James Coffey & Hazel Jones Coffey Morris. She married Robert Maudlin January 27, 1961. Shirley retired from Drake's Sawmill and worked at Milin Woods and Cornwells both formerly of Paoli. She...

Oct 22, 2020

Sarah Lynn Piper, 36, of Paoli, passed away October 22, 2020 at her home. She was born March 6, 1984 in Anderson. She married Chris Piper October 29, 2005. Sarah was a homemaker.

She is survived by: Husband- Chris Piper of Paoli

Mother- Helen Newby of Mitchell

Daughters- Jaslynn Piper, Jersilyn Piper,Maleia Piper...

Oct 18, 2020

Stephen Joel Wells, 67, of Paoli, passed away October 18, 2020 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born September 6, 1953 in Paoli to parents, Everett Joel & Hazel (Alspaugh) Wells. He married Heather May October 14, 1994. Stephen was the maintenance director for Orange County Complex & Courthouse & he was a member of Paoli Masonic Lodge...

Oct 17, 2020

Jack Smith, 84, of Valeene, passed away October 17, 2020 at Baptist Health Hospice of Louisville. He was born March 15, 1936 to parents, Denzil & Ermal (Trinkle) Smith. He married Nellie Mae Stroud on August 20, 1956, and she precedes him in death.  Jack was the retired owner and operator of Smith's Grocery formerly of Valeene. He was...

Oct 4, 2020

Arthur "Eugene" Key, 87, of Marengo, passed away October 4, 2020 at his home. He was born May 12, 1933 in Marengo to parents, Knofel & Alice (Bowman) Key. He married Billie (Byrum) Key on July 20, 1953. He was retired from Childcraft formerly of Salem. He was a member and deacon at Valeene Christian Church.

Survivors...

Sep 30, 2020

Lora Lee Chatham, 55, of French Lick, passed away September 30 at her home. She was born June 26, 1965 in Flint, MI to parents, Dale Draper & Janet Westenbarger Draper. Lora was a US Army Veteran and former therapist at Lifespring Health Services of Salem.

She is survived by:

Mother- Janet Dixon of Birdseye...

Sep 26, 2020

Charles Ernest Sneed, 57, of Orleans, passed away September 26, 2020 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born December 17, 1962 in Louisville, KY to parents, Andy & Charlesetta (Corley) Sneed. Charles was a former lineman for Hall Brothers of Louisville.

Survivors include: Father- Andy Sneed of Paoli

Sons- Josh Sneed of Orleans &...

Sep 20, 2020

Lena Faye Breeding, 91, of Paoli passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at her home. She was born July 12, 1929 in Beattyville, KY to parents, Bass & Flora (Cole) Osborne. She married Lester Breeding on November 30, 1950.  Lena retired from the Shoe Factory formerly of Paoli and she attended St. Johns Pentecostal Church.

She is...

Sep 12, 2020

Carl "Jr." Stroud, 85, of Paoli, passed away September 12, 2020 at his home. He was born September 22, 1934 in Marengo to parents, Carl E. & Lorene (Richardson) Stroud. He married Catherine "Chris" Stroud on August 27, 1960. Carl was a U.S. Army Veteran and self employed Logger. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church...

Sep 10, 2020

Mary Lou Gilliatt age 87, passed away Thursday, September 10 at the IU Health Hospice House of Bloomington. She was born July 3, 1933 in Paoli to parents, Wayne & Lota (Apple) Brubeck. She married David Gilliatt September 17, 1951. Mary Lou Gilliatt was a homemaker and a member of Orleans Christian Church. She was an Orange County 4-H...

Sep 8, 2020

Wanda S. Hawkins, 81, of Paoli, passed away September 8, 2020 at Springs Valley Meadows of French Lick. She was born April 8, 1939 in Valeene, to parents, George Emory & Grace Denton. Wanda was a member of Paoli Christian Church & the VFW Women's Auxiliary.

She is survived by: Son- Brian Kloss & wife, Christy of...

Sep 3, 2020

Mark Anthony Berry, 57, of French Lick, passed away September 3, 2020 at Springs Valley Meadows. He was born July 26, 1963 in Louisville, KY to parents, Carl C. & Shirley Jean (Self) Berry.

Mark is survived by: sisters- Edna Davis of Louisville, KY; Lisa Berry of Cloverport, KY & Judy Geary of Charlestown, SC & brother-...

Aug 30, 2020

Linda L. Starling, 77, of Jasper, formerly of Ottawa, IL, passed away on August 30, 2020 after an extended fight with cancer.

She was born April 15, 1943 to the late David and Marjorie Bough. She graduated from Odon High School in 1961. She married Richard Starling on July 28, 1961. He preceded her in death on...

Aug 21, 2020

Joyce Ann Minton, 67, of Lynnville, is at Home with her precious Lord and Savior. She left this world on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital of Evansville.  Joyce was born April 22, 1953, in Salem, to the late John and Betty (Russell) Holiday.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, John and Betty...

Aug 18, 2020

Patricia S. Jackson, 73, of Ferdinand, passed away August 18, 2020 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery of Ferdinand. She was born January 22, 1947 in San Antonio, TX to parents, James R. & Velma (Compton) Webb. Patricia was a homemaker.

She is survived by: Sisters- Katherine Grabitte of St. Croix & Bambra Pittman of Indianapolis

Aug 17, 2020

Donald Ray Standiford, 87 of Sulphur, passed away August 17, 2020 at his sister's home in English. He was born December 4, 1932 in English to parents, Ray & Pearl (McDonald) Standiford. He married Yvonne Teaford May 25, 1967 and she preceded him in death April 2, 2003. He married Carol Tomlinson December 23, 2013. He was a U.S....

Aug 17, 2020

Douglas Jay Haggard, 61, of French Lick, passed away August 17, 2020 at his home. He was born February 28, 1959 in Danville, IL to parents, Earl Lee & Mamie (Luttrull) Haggard. He was a U.S. Army veteran and member of the French Lick American Legion. Douglas worked for CSX Railroad, Jeff Boat formerly of Jeffersonville and as a...

Aug 15, 2020

Nancy L. Lott, 65, of Paoli, passed away August 15, 2020 at her home. She was born January 8, 1955 in Terre Haute to parents, Jack & Princess Jane (Miller) Apple. She married Rick Lott on February 20, 1982. Nancy was a homemaker and member of Valeene Christian Church.

She is survived by husband, Rick Lott of...