Obituaries

Nov 7, 2023

Monty G. Newlin, age 88 of Paoli, passed away on November 7, 2023 at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. He was born on September 29, 1935 in Paoli to parents Roy Clarence Newlin & Leila Mae (Dugger) Newlin. He married Martha A. Moyer May 26, 1990 and preceded him in death March 7, 2008.

Monty proudly...

Nov 5, 2023

Michael C. Lacy age 83 of Paoli passed away November 5, 2023 at his home. He was born March 27, 1940 in Greenfield to parents, Paul and Clara (Hall) Lacy, Michael married Linda Lee Coulter, in December 1976. He retired from French Lick Resort where he worked as a security officer for the casino and maintenance at West Baden...

Nov 1, 2023

Miguel Angel Zapien Valdivia, age 42 of Paoli, passed away on November 1, 2023 at his home. He was born on August 5, 1981 in Pajacuarán, Mexico to parents Joaquin Zapien & Prudencia Valdivia. Miguel married Carolina Noveron-Zapien on May 28, 2013. He was self-employed drywaller.

Survivors include:

Wife: Carolina Noveron-Zapien of Paoli

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Oct 21, 2023

Sylvia "Agnes" Flannery, 79 of Orleans, passed away October 21, 2023 at her home. She was born June 19, 1944 in Rushville to parents, Elmer H. & Margareth Violet (Whitney) Flannery. Agnes was retired from MiLin Wood Products formerly of Paoli. She also worked as an LPN and beautician. She was a member of Lake View Baptist Church of...

Oct 20, 2023

Danny E. Roach, 68 of Marengo, passed away October 20, 2023 at Paoli Health and Living Community. He was born December 31, 1954 in Salem to parents Robert E. & Patty Sue (Underwood) Roach. Danny worked at MiLin Wood Industry formerly of Paoli and worked 30 years at Childcraft formerly of Salem. He attended Cooks Chapel Church. He loved...

Oct 18, 2023

It is with great sadness the family of Andy Free announces his passing.  He was born June 1, 1965 to Steve and Patricia (Susie) Combs Free in Paoli, IN.

Survivors are his parents and bonus Mom Dotty Phillips all of Paoli and sister Sarah (Shane) of Hardinsburg as well as numerous family members and friends whom he...

Oct 10, 2023

Bachly "Lee" Cook 87 of Jasper, passed away October 10, 2023 at her home. She was born on January 25, 1936, in Soctrang, Vietnam to parents, Ly Cong Thanh & Ta Thi Thom. She married Larry Cook in 1976. Lee retired from Kimball's. She was a faithful Christian and attended the Baptist Church of Jasper.

Survivors include:...

Oct 9, 2023

Jacob Allen "PeeWee" Tussey, 64 of Fredericksburg passed away October 9, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital of Salem. He was born on January 4, 1959, to parents, Jacob C. Tussey Jr. & Linda Sue (Roberts) Tussey. Jacob was a U.S. Army Veteran and member of the Shoals American Legion. He was self-employed and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren,...

Oct 8, 2023

Rita C. Douthitt, Louisville, KY, born August 4, 1951 to the late Rosine Mattingly Douthitt and Bert Taylor Douthitt.

Rita was a librarian who worked 47 years in the public libraries - Louisville Free Public Library, in Louisville KY. Paul Sawyier Public Library in Frankfort, KY. and Jasper Dubois County Public Library in Jasper. IN.

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Oct 2, 2023

Martha Jean Kairchner, age 94 of Muncie formerly of Highland, passed away on October 2, 2023 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN. She was born on February 25, 1929 in Paoli to parents Wayne Newlin & Mary (Walton) Newlin. Martha married John H. Kairchner Jr. on May 10, 1947 who preceded her in death on June 30,...

Sep 29, 2023

Roger Cletis Patton, age 77 of Campbellsburg passed away September 29, 2023 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born October 10, 1945 in Livonia to parents, Harold Cletis & Alice Marie (Tincher) Patton. He married Betty Waggoner August 20, 1966. Roger retired from Paoli Chair Company and was a member of the Livonia Fire Dept.

Survivors...

Sep 28, 2023

Early in the morning of September 28th the Lord received the extraordinary Steven Manning. Steven was born in Los Angeles, California to parents Ron Milton Manning and Ann Lorraine Peters and was younger brother to Gary R. Manning.  He attended Quartz Hill High School where he played football and participated in both the art and leadership clubs. He graduated...

Sep 25, 2023

Wayne E. Laswell, 87, of Paoli, passed away on September 25, 2023 at his home. He was born on July 18, 1936, in English, IN to parents Logan Henry Laswell & Grace (Riat) Laswell. He married Shirley Tucker on January 5, 1959, and she preceded him in death on December 13, 2019. Wayne was a U.S. Army Veteran. He...

Sep 20, 2023

Randal J. Bruner, age 80 of Paoli, passed away on September 20, 2023 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born February 3, 1943 in Paoli, IN to parents Ernest Ray Bruner & Lydia Adeline (Wells) Bruner. He enjoyed his life with his companion Joyce Underhill. Randal worked as a heavy equipment operator on the pipeline as well as...

Sep 16, 2023

Dana Lavon McDonald, age 51, of French Lick, passed away on September 16, 2023, in Indianapolis. She was born on January 13, 1972, in Huntingburg to her parents Jerry McDonald and Mary Faulkenberg. Dana enjoyed time with her friends. She had a heart of gold and brought joy to those around her. She also liked participating in kareoke and...

Sep 4, 2023

Anthony Wayne Moore, 67 of Orleans, passed away September 4, 2023 at his home. He was born March 2, 1956 in Paoli to parents Alvia & Julia Payton. Anthony was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired truck driver.

Survivors Include:

Sons- Seth Moore & Ian Moore both of Paoli

Daughters- Danika Lynch...

Sep 2, 2023

Jane Cooper, age 92 of French Lick, passed away on September 2, 2023 at Northwood Retirement Community of Jasper. She was born January 30, 1931 in French Lick to parents Luther Land and Grace (Young) Land. Jane married Estel Cooper and he preceded her in death. She was a volunteer for 20 years at the Life Family Resource Center...

Aug 28, 2023

Thomas Edward "Ed" Gabrel, 74 of French Lick, died August 28, 2023, at IU Hospice House of Bloomington. He was born October 5, 1948, in Sweetwater, TN to parents, D.L. & Georgia Mae (Tinnel) Gabrel. He married Sara Ann Kempf May 31, 1986. Ed was a U.S. Army Vietnam and Korean War Veteran. He retired from French Lick Resort. ...

Aug 24, 2023

Larue Dooley, age 83 of French Lick, passed away on August 24, 2023 at Springs Valley Meadows. She was born on November 4, 1939 in Paoli to parents Charles E. Wininger & Anna Louise Frisz. She was married to Billy James Dooley, the love of her life. Larue was a homemaker and a member of the Rock Springs Church....

Aug 16, 2023

Anna L. Apple, 93, of Paoli, passed away on August 16, 2023, at Springs Valley Meadows of French Lick. She was born May 6, 1930, in Marengo to parents, Percy & Nina (LaHue) Allen. She married Clovie Apple Sr. February 14, 1970. Anna retired from Kimballs of French Lick and she was a member of Livonia Baptist Church.