Obituaries
Obituaries
Barbara Lue Owen
Jun 29, 2025
Barbara Lue Owen, age 86, of French Lick, formerly of Mount Vernon, passed away on June 29, 2025, at Springs Valley Meadows. Born April 14, 1939, in Ridgley, Tennessee, to Richard and Ruby (Stanfill) Bowers. She graduated from Clawson High School in Detroit, Michigan, in 1957, and soon after began building a legacy rooted in family, faith, and community.
On December...
Frankie Steven Stewart
Jun 27, 2025
Frankie Steven Stewart, Age 73 of Paoli, Indiana was born in Bedford, IN on March 13, 1952. He was united in marriage to Sally Joann Bowman on June 1, 1972.
While surrounded by loved ones, Frankie went home to Jesus on June 27, 2025.
Frankie Steven Stewart is preceded in death by his mother Margaret Crecelius and step dad Jerald Crecelius, Paternal...
Dorothy Shepherd
Jun 27, 2025
Dorothy Elizabeth Shepherd age 86 of Hardinsburg, passed away June 27, 2025 at her home. She was born July 28, 1938 in Lexington, KY to parents Fred J. & Mary Lou (Johnson) Hogrewe. She married David H. Shepherd May 14, 1960. Dorothy was a retired accountant from Thorn-Orwick Division of Old Castle Precast Concrete. She was a member of Valeene...
David Michael Knight
Jun 21, 2025
David Michael “Mike” Knight, born March 21, 1950, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, at the age of 75. A devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and great-grandfather, Mike leaves behind a legacy of quiet strength, deep love, and a life rooted in family and nature.
On November 5, 1970, Mike married the love of his life, Mary Joann Knight...
Louis "Louie" Strange
Jun 21, 2025
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...
Mark Dwayne King
Jun 19, 2025
Mark Dwayne King of Indianapolis passed away June 19, 2025 at his home. He was the son of J.D and Charlotte King, born November 21, 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a graduate of Warren Central High School class of 1976, attended Indiana Central University, and worked 40 years in various positions in the furniture business. Survivors, children Zackary King...
David A. Benton
Jun 19, 2025
David A. Benton, age 61 of Paoli, passed away on June 19, 2025, at his home. He was born in Vincennes to Amos & Rita (Helderman) Benton. David married Melody (Enlow) Benton on February 10, 2006. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. David was retired from Papa John's Delivery. He enjoyed collecting coins, hunting, and fishing.
Survivors include...
Sean Douglas Keller
Jun 15, 2025
Sean Douglas Keller, age 30 of Hardinsburg, passed away June 15, 2025, at his home. He was born September 13, 1994, in Salem to parents Shane Keller & Michelle Hall. He worked at Davis Horse Ranch of Hardinsburg and was formerly a member of the Laborers' union. He loved playing football, fishing, and kids.
Survivors include:
Parents- Shane Keller & Michelle Hall...
Mary Mae Myers
Jun 12, 2025
Mary Mae Myers, age 93, of Georgetown and formerly of Hardinsburg, passed away on June 12, 2025, at Waters of Georgetown.
She was born on May 13, 1932, in Hardinsburg to Wayne Howard Doan and Sarah Elvenia (Radcliffe) Doan. On December 29, 1950, Mary married Norman Wade Myers, and together they shared 63 years of marriage until his passing in 2014.
Mary...
Barbara A. Coe
Jun 9, 2025
Barbara A. Coe, age 76, of Paoli, formerly of Spencer, WV passed away June 9, 2025 at Paoli Health and Living Community. She was born February 4, 1949 in Spencer, WV to parents, Grover & Sylvia (Batten) Tanner. Barbara retired from the West Virginia State Child Support Division, and after moving to Indiana she went on to work several years...
Janet Sue Cross
Jun 1, 2025
Janet Sue Cross, age 84, of Nashville, Indiana, and formerly of Orleans, passed away June 1, 2025, at Brown County Health & Living Community. She was born July 1, 1940, in Paoli to the late James L. and Thelma Louise (Parks) Manship.
On December 9, 1966, Janet married Rodney Cross, and together they shared more than 55 years of marriage. She...
Elizabeth A Monroe
May 30, 2025
Elizabeth A. Monroe, age 91 of Paoli, passed away on May 30, 2025 at Paoli Health & Living Community. She was born on July 9, 1933 in Paoli to Robert & Una (Hammond) Speer. Elizabeth was a retired receptionist for Bales & Therobred Car dealerships in Arizona. She enjoyed basketball, baseball, horse racing, and car racing. She loved observing wildlife...
Donna Helen Andrews
May 25, 2025
Donna H. Andrews, age 85, of Paoli, passed away May 25, 2025, at IU Health Paoli Hospital.
She was born June 27, 1939, in French Lick, Indiana. Donna dedicated over 40 years of her life to caring for others through her work at what was then Orange County Hospital. Outside of her career, she enjoyed bowling and proudly served her community...
Rosella Mae Bennett
May 11, 2025
Rosella Mae Bennett, age 86 of Paoli, passed away peacefully May 11, 2025 at Westview Nursing and Rehab of Bedford. She was born December 20, 1938 in DeRidder, LA to Bernard Louis and Vergie Caroline (Houk) Toby. She married John Bennett on June 17, 1961. Rosella was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting and painting, but nothing meant more to her...
Noel & Loretta Lashbrooks
Apr 20, 2025
With love and deep remembrance, we honor the lives of Noel Lashbrooks and his wife, Loretta Lashbrooks, who shared a beautiful life together for 66 years.
Noel Lashbrooks, 91, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he and his brother, Paul Apple, owned the Northside Body Shop for over 50 years. For 44 years, he also...
Dorothy Jean Lewis
Apr 20, 2025
Dorothy Jean Lewis, age 75 of Paoli, passed away on April 20, 2025 at her home. She was born on September 6, 1949 to William and Dovie (Wade) Douglas. She married Gary Lewis on January 30, 1970. Dorothy was a homemaker and worked at Gary's Service Center for several years. She enjoyed crocheting and working jigsaw puzzles.
Survivors include
Husband - Gary...
April Dawn McDonald
Apr 19, 2025
April Dawn McDonald, age 49, of West Baden passed away April 19, 2025 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. She was born February 15, 1976 in Huntingburg to Jerry Richard McDonald & Mary Elizabeth Faulkenburg. She was currently employed at Marathon of West Baden. She was a former member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
She is survived by:
Mother Mary Seifrig-Mitchell
Companion-...
Michael Edward Guthrie
Apr 16, 2025
Michael Edward Guthrie, age 64 of Paoli, passed away on April 16, 2025 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born in Hamilton County, OH to Merle E. & Shirlea Ann (Ponder) Guthrie. Michael married Ashley Stahl Guthrie on May 2, 2017. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Michael was a self-employed farmer and a member of...
Michael Kent Emmons
Apr 15, 2025
Michael Kent Emmons, 64 of Paoli, passed away April 15, 2025, in Crown Point. He was born November 3, 1960, in Washington to parents Gareth “Rex” & Martha Lee (Zehr) Emmons. Michael was a self-employed truck driver for Online Trucking of St. Anthony. What he enjoyed most was spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include:
Parents- Gareth “Rex” & Martha...
Lonnie Mack Ratliff
Apr 8, 2025
Lonnie Mack Ratliff, 76, of Orleans, passed away on April 8 at his home. He was born on November 8, 1948, in Bedford to Mary Elizabeth (Meadows) Ratliff.
On July 28, 1972, Lonnie married Sarah Jane Kaiser, who survives. He was a 1966 graduate of Springs Valley High School.
Lonnie worked in several areas of sales throughout his career. After retirement, he...
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