Obituaries
Obituaries
Ruth Ann Stevens
Feb 17, 2026
Ruth Ann (Holt) Stevens was born on January 4, 1940 to Irvin Edward and Iva Evelyn (Collins) Holt in Shoals, IN, and passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Hospice House in Bloomington surrounded by her family.
She graduated from Shoals High School with the class of 1958. She met Donald Stevens on a blind date set up by Sue...
Michael McCullough
Feb 15, 2026
Michael L. McCullough age 75 of Paoli, passed away February 15, 2026 at Baptist Health in Louisville, KY.
He was born May 3, 1950 in Kalamazoo, MI to parents, George McCullough Jr. & Wanda (Gardner) McCullough. He retired from Service Master-Management Co. of Dowers Grove, IL.
Michael was a member of Springs Valley Wesleyan Church and a man of great faith.
He is...
Jerry Wayne Pierce
Feb 8, 2026
Jerry Wayne Pierce, age 64, of Paoli, passed away at his home. He was born June 29, 1961 in Louisville, KY to parents, Sherman & Shirley (Philpott) Pierce. Jerry retired from Jasper Engines and attended Higher Ground Pentecostal Church of French Lick.
He is survived by his children, Tasha Guerard of Paoli, Hanna Samsil of Corydon and Tyler Pierce of Paoli;...
Rex Wayne Stewart
Feb 3, 2026
Rex Wayne Stewart, age 68 of Paoli, passed away February 3, 2026 in Louisville, KY. He was born on November 8, 1957 in Salem to Cecil and Mary (Padgett) Stewart. Rex married Sharon (Hazelwood) Stewart on February 28, 1998.
Rex proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, where he spent ten years working in aircraft fuel operations. Following...
Anton “Tony” E. Merder
Feb 2, 2026
Anton “Tony” E. Merder, age 80, of Jasper, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at his home.
He was born on May 4, 1945, in Jasper, to parents Wilfred and Catherine (Knust) Merder. Tony married Marlene (Brosmer) Merder on June 29, 1963, and she preceded him in death on October 29, 2015.
Tony retired after a 40-year career as a semi-truck...
Barbara Wright-Brown-Smith
Jan 23, 2026
Barbara Wright-Brown-Smith, age 75, of Hardinsburg, passed away on January 23, 2026, at University of Louisville Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.
Barbara was born on June 23, 1950, in New Albany, to Charles and Thelma (Hensley) Wright. She had a creative spirit and loved painting and crafts.
She is survived by her children: Eddie Brown and Lorena of Hardinsburg; Jason Brown...
Paul Clayton McIntosh
Jan 18, 2026
Paul McIntosh, age 92 of Paoli, passed away January 18, 2026 at Paoli Health & Living Community. He was born January 19, 1933 in Valeene to parents, Denzil and Esther (Hyslop) McIntosh.
He married Wanda Longest August 17, 1951. Paul spent his life working hard and providing for his family. He was always a farmer and raised crops. He retired from...
Ruth A. Andis
Jan 8, 2026
Ruth A. Andis, 85, of Paoli, passed away January 8, 2026 at Cedar Creek of Bedford. She was born November 20, 1940 in Vincennes to parents, Harold V & Lanora M. (Karnes) McClean. She married Jesse A. Andis June 30, 1990 and he preceded her in death March 5, 2017.
Ruth was retired from Kimballs of French Lick and she worked...
Nancy Kay Murphy
Jan 7, 2026
Nancy Kay Murphy, 74, of Paoli, passed away January 7, 2026, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany. She was born December 10, 1951, in Paoli, to Edgar and Elsie (Attebury) Wells.
Nancy married Jerry Murphy on January 24, 1970, and together they spent 56 years building a life rooted in family, hard work, and resilience. She was sharp, honest,...
Claude L. Brozzo
Jan 3, 2026
Claude L. Brozzo passed away January 3, 2026 at Brookside Village, Jasper, in. He was born July 28,1927 to Lawrence C. and Frandia Robbins Brozzo in Gile, WI. After graduating for high school in 1945, he spent four years in Tuberculosis Ward of Grandview hospital, Ironwood, MI. He was fighting the same disease that claimed the life of his mother...
Margaret Ann Free
Dec 28, 2025
Margaret Ann Free, age 78 of Orleans, passed away on December 28, 2025 at Baptist Health Hospital in Louisville. She was born on June 6, 1947 in Orleans to Bert and Hazel Brim. Margaret married Jim Bob Free on November 10, 1967. She was of the Christian faith and for years attended South Liberty Church of Christ in Palmyra. She...
Kerie Joseph Fleenor
Dec 27, 2025
Kerie Joseph Fleenor, age 49 of Paoli, passed away on December 27, 2025 at Baptist Health Louisville, KY. He was born on May 10, 1976 in Bedford.
Kerie married Annaree Hopkins on September 12, 1997 and she survives. Over the years Kerie played in a pool league, and rode motocross. He enjoyed working on cars, collecting Hot Wheels, and was always...
Carolyn Lorraine Beers
Dec 27, 2025
Carolyn L. Beers, age 82, of French Lick, Indiana, passed away on December 27, 2025, at her home. Born on May 5, 1943, Carolyn was the beloved daughter of Grant Andrew Mattox and Julia Mae (Deweese) Fields.
Carolyn had worked various jobs over the years, as a nursing assistant and also at Walmart. She really enjoyed bus tours for older folks,...
Kenneth R. Conrad Sr.
Dec 21, 2025
Kenneth R. Conrad Sr., passed away on December 21, 2025, at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born on October 21, 1961, in Indianapolis, IN. Kenneth enjoyed a career as a member of the Operators Union Local 181, where he worked for Gohman Construction and Calcar Quarry. His expertise and commitment were evident in every project he undertook. He was...
Andrew Ryan Tuell
Dec 21, 2025
Andrew Ryan Tuell, age 49, of Lanesville, passed away on December 21, 2025, at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Born on July 21, 1976, in Paoli, he was the son of Randall Tuell and Martha Jean (Smelser) Tuell. Andrew was a cherished husband to his wife, Ginger (Kenney) Tuell, whom he married on April 6, 2023.
Andrew was a man of...
Ray Beauregard
Dec 19, 2025
Ray Beauregard, 77, passed away on December 19, 2025, in the home he built by hand for his family in Paoli, Indiana. He was surrounded by those he loved.
Ray was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana and raised in Pecos, Texas. He received a Master’s degree in electrical engineering from Texas Tech University and joined the Peace Corps, which took him...
Daniel (Iskovitz) Irwin Sr.
Dec 18, 2025
Daniel (Iskovitz) Irwin Sr., age 66, passed away December 18, 2025 at Lincoln Hills Nursing Home in New Albany. He was born November 14, 1959 in Chicago, IL to parents, Martin & June Irwin. Daniel enjoyed playing the piano and retired as a union boilermaker.
He is survived by: Son, Daniel Irwin of Paoli, Daughters Anita Melton & Melissa Irwin both...
Mariglayne Hopper
Dec 17, 2025
Mariglayne Hopper, 92, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away on December 17, 2025, at Springs Valley Meadows.
She was born on May 27, 1933, in Paoli, Indiana, the daughter of William Arthur Easterday and Dema Agnes (Pipher) Easterday. Mariglayne married Walter Franklin Hopper on June 3, 1951.
Mariglayne was the former owner and operator of Hopper’s Flowers in Paoli. She was also employed...
Susan Ellen Nalley
Dec 17, 2025
Susan Ellen Nalley, age 75, passed away at her home in Paoli. She was born December 21, 1949 in Crawford County to mother, Anna Lee Allen. Susan worked at Paoli Chair for several years but, retired from the First Chance Center of Paoli as a transport driver.
She is survived by children, Kandy Wilson of French Lick & Danny Strange (Kim)...
Kathryn Louise Bostock
Dec 9, 2025
Kathryn Louise Bostock, age 93 of Paoli, passed away on December 9, 2025 at Paoli Health and Living Community. She was born on June 7, 1932 to Oscar M. & Catherine Denton Bostock. Kathryn married Billy Bostock on July 29, 1950 who later preceded her in on June 20, 1999. She retired from assistant Activity Director at Medco Center of...
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