Obituaries
Obituaries
Carolyn Schneider
Oct 22, 2024
Carolyn Schneider, age 65 of Mitchell formerly of Paoli, passed away on October 22, 2024 at Stonebridge Health Campus in Bedford. She was born July 16, 1959 in Bedford to parents Clyde Campbell and Iris Walker. Carolyn was retired from Pluto Corporation and was also a caretaker. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include:
Sons - Timothy Bird of Bloomington...
Helen Burgess
Oct 18, 2024
Helen Sue Burgess, age 45, of Orleans, passed away at her home on October 18, 2024. She was born on February 18, 1979, in Salem, Indiana, to Ernest Lee and Susan (Evans) Burgess.
Helen loved kayaking and camping.
She is survived by her mother, Susan Burgess of Hardinsburg, and her three brothers: Donovan Burgess of Little York and his wife, April; Lawrence...
Betty Lou Jones
Oct 17, 2024
Betty Lou Jones passed away after a short illness at Bloomington IU Health Hospice House on October 17, 2024. She was born April 27, 1947 in English, Indiana to the late Fred and Fern Moore. Betty was a 1965 graduate of English Sterling High School. She married Gary Jones on July 2, 1966 and he survives her. She is also...
James H. Apple
Oct 10, 2024
James passed away October 10, 2024 after a long battle with dementia. Jim graduated from Paoli High School, then, went to work at Paoli Chair Company. He started out webbing chairs at Paoli Chair Company, then worked as a maintenance facility supervisor for 36 years. He enjoyed working there to keep the old place from falling down. Jim had a...
Sharon Ann Spear
Oct 9, 2024
Sharon Ann Spear, 73, of Orleans, passed away on October 9, 2024, at Paoli Health and Living Community. She was born on August 6, 1951, in West Baden, the daughter of Fred Picou and Eudora (Hooten) Picou. Sharon married Robert Spear on September 19, 1969. She loved to cook and go to yard sales and auctions, but she mostly enjoyed...
Lt. Col. Ronald Duane Freed
Oct 8, 2024
Lt. Col. Ronald Duane Freed passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024, at the age of 82, at his home in Parker, Colorado. Ronald joined the United States Air Force in July 1964 after completing the ROTC program at Indiana University. He proudly served for 28 years and retired from military service in July 1992. During his career, he served...
Robert LaRue Maudlin
Oct 4, 2024
Robert LaRue Maudlin, age 85, of Orleans, passed away on October 4, 2024, at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born on January 17, 1939, in Salem, Indiana, to parents Alvin Robert and Mary Gayle (Walton) Maudlin.
On January 27, 1961, Robert married Shirley Jeanette Coffey, who preceded him in death on October 30, 2020. Robert graduated from Hanover College and...
LeRoy Edward Boyer
Sep 29, 2024
LeRoy Edward Boyer, 78, of Paoli, walked into the arms of Jesus on September 29, 2024. He was born to Joseph and Ruby Boyer on July 18, 1946, in Vincennes.
LeRoy married the love of his life, Sharon, on May 19, 1967. She survives with their daughters, Lisa (Jeff) Deakins, and Leslea (Matt) Kerby.
He is also survived by his son-in-law Clinton...
Theadore "Ted" Manship
Sep 13, 2024
Theadore "Ted" Glen Manship, age 65, of Hardinsburg, passed away on September 13, 2024, at IU Health Paoli Hospital. Ted was born on April 6, 1959, in Salem, Indiana, to Rex and Margaret (Murphy) Manship. On January 13, 1979, he married Peggy Hazlewood, and together they built a loving family and life.
Ted worked as a self-employed logger. He was happiest...
Virginia Elizabeth Hardy
Sep 1, 2024
Virginia Elizabeth Hardy, 70, of New Albany, passed away on September 1, 2024, at Baptist Health in New Albany. She was born on July 8, 1954, to her beloved mother, Alma Cooksey.
Virginia retired from the U.S. Census Bureau after many years of service.
She is survived by her daughters: Amanda Chambers (Derek L Cummings ) of Louisville, KY, and Renee E....
Oma Lea McLane
Sep 1, 2024
Oma Lea McLane, 92, of French Lick, passed away at her home on September 1, 2024. Born on December 24, 1931 in Shoals, to Miles and Hannah Lucille (DeLong) Moss, Oma lived a long and full life. She married James E. McLane Jr., who preceded her in death.
Oma worked at RCA, the Sheraton Hotel formerly of French Lick at Northwood,...
Donnie Jones
Aug 29, 2024
Donnie Jones, age 76 of Orleans, passed away on August 29, 2024 at his home. He was born on August 29, 1948 in Newberry. His parents were Lester Elvis & Mary Jane (Newlin) Jones. Donnie married Debra S. (Scott) Jones on May 22, 1971. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Paoli Inc. formerly of Orleans. Donnie enjoyed...
Steven Alan Tillett
Aug 24, 2024
Steven Alan Tillett, age 39 of Orleans, passed away on August 24, 2024, in Mitchell, IN. He was born on February 11, 1985, in Bedford. He was employed at Nikirks Quarry in Oolitic. Steven enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, and basketball.
Survivors include grandfather - Micheal Otis Tillett of Orleans; parents Michael "Shane" Tillett (Jennifer) of Paoli, and Lisa Dawn Hopper of...
Mamie Louise Haggard
Aug 18, 2024
Mamie Haggard, 91, of French Lick, passed away on August 18, 2024, at Spring Valley Meadows in French Lick. Born to Ottis and Lourene (Ward) Luttrull, Mamie was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother who lived a life full of love, faith, and adventure.
Mamie married Earl Haggard, on February 14, 1953. Their marriage spanned 54 years until Earl's passing...
William "Bill" A. Nevill
Aug 11, 2024
William "Bill" A. Nevill, 68, of Hardinsburg, passed away on August 11, 2024, at Meadowview Health and Rehabilitation in Salem. Born on November 22, 1955, in Madison, he was the son of Jo Ann (Chilton) and the late Vernon J. Nevill.
Bill married Theresa Reynolds on October 18, 2003, and they shared many wonderful years. He retired from Sam Myers Dry...
Mary Grace Blevins
Aug 8, 2024
Mary Grace Blevins, age 91, of Paoli, passed away on August 8, 2024, at IU Health Paoli Hospital. Born on February 4, 1933, in French Lick, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Iona (Wells) Andis. Mary devoted her life to her family as a homemaker and was a member of the Concord Church formerly of Paoli.
She is...
Antoinette "Toni" Andry
Aug 4, 2024
Antoinette "Toni" Andry, age 97 of Paoli, passed away on August 4, 2024 at Paoli Health & Living Community. She was born on February 21, 1927 in Griffin to parents Gilbert & Hope (Goldman) Aborn. She married James Levi Andry on October 14, 1946. James preceded her in death on July 4, 2016. Toni retired as a secretary for the...
Billy G. Buchanan
Aug 1, 2024
Billy G. Buchanan, 74, of Paoli, passed away at home on August 1, 2024 surrounded by loving family and friends as peacefully as one could hope. Born on September 20, 1949, in Valeene, Indiana, Bill was the son of Loren H. and Eva Mae (Mattox) Buchanan. He married Barbara Cole on February 20, 1996. Bill proudly served in the Army...
Sharon Kay Newbolds
Jul 30, 2024
Sharon Kay Newbolds, age 77 of Orleans, passed away on July 30, 2024 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. She was born on November 1, 1946 in Tuscola, IL to parents James Walters & Maxine Rhodes Walters. Sharon married William C. Newbolds on March 16, 1970. She was retired from Kimballs Electronics in Jasper. Sharon enjoyed reading and spending time with...
Jon David Miley
Jul 28, 2024
Jon David Miley, age 60 of Paoli, passed away July 28, 2024 at IU Health Bloomingtion Hospital with family and friends by his side. Jon was born on September 4, 1963 to David A. Miley & Marianne (Wilson) Miley in Oakland City, IN. Jon had a fun childhood growing up in the 60s, having many adventures with his brothers. When...
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