Wanda Ruth Smith
Apr 17, 2026
Wanda Ruth Smith, 89, of Indianapolis, formerly of Paoli, passed away April 17, 2026, at her home in Florida. She was born April 19, 1936, in Paoli, Indiana, to Clyde Walton and Jessie (Payton) Walton.
Wanda married Harold Smith on June 2, 1957. She was a homemaker and a wonderful cook. She enjoyed shopping, traveling, decorating, and flowers. Wanda was kind-hearted...
Charlee Dawn Wells-Deweese
Apr 15, 2026
Charlee Dawn Wells-Deweese was delivered on April 15, 2026.
She is the daughter of Addison May Wells and Preston Lee Deweese, and the little sister of Stevie May Deweese, all of Paoli.
Charlee is also survived by her maternal grandparents, Heather Wells-Kemple and husband John of Paoli; maternal great-grandfather, Thomas May of Bloomington; and maternal great-great-grandmother, Joanne May of Bloomington. She is...
Jamie Joleene Hinton
Apr 13, 2026
Jamie Joleene Hinton, 25, of Bedford, died April 13, 2026, at IU Health Bedford Hospital.
She was born September 30, 2000, in Bloomington to Jamie Bryon Hinton and LaDonna (Crecelius) Weber. Jamie loved Disney World—it was her happy place. She enjoyed music, sunshine, and being outside on a nice day. She was a people person who loved attention. She graduated with...
Ethel "Faye" Cravens
Apr 8, 2026
Ethel "Faye" Cravens, 82, of Marengo, Indiana, died April 8, 2026, at her home with her family around her.
She was born February 13, 1944, in Hagerstown, Indiana. On February 23, 1981, she married Melvin Cravens, and he survives.
Faye worked at a factory and later as a police dispatcher. Most of her working years were spent caring for children at local...
Leigh Ann McManaway
Mar 25, 2026
Leigh Ann McManaway, age 52, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away on March 25, 2026, at Paoli Health and Living Community. She was born on November 21, 1973, in Corydon to George and Edith (Vernon) Wisehart.
Leigh Ann married Sam McManaway on September 3, 2011, and he survives. She had worked for Pluto Corporation in French Lick before retiring and was a...
James "Jim" H. Racer
Mar 22, 2026
James “Jim” Racer age 68 of Paoli, passed away at his home on March 22, 2026. He was born in South Charleston, WV on December 26, 1957 to parents, Bobby Lee & Fusko (Isoda) Racer. Jim always worked in sales and was the owner and operator of the Real Meat Man service.
He is survived by his companion, Karolyn Harris of...
Zola Mae Buchanan
Mar 22, 2026
Zola Mae Buchanan, age 64, of English, passed away at her home on March 22, 2026. She was born July 22, 1961, in Salem to Lloyd and Mary (Birchum) Campbell. Zola married David Buchanan on November 26, 1977, and he survives.
Zola worked at Kimball International for many years and attended Harned Chapel Church. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and spending time...
Karen Ann Trinkle
Mar 19, 2026
Karen Ann Trinkle, 75, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away at her home on March 19, 2026.
She was born November 4, 1950, in Orange County, Indiana, to Myron and Wanda (Graves) McDonald.
Karen married Gerald Eugene “Gene” Trinkle on April 24, 1981, and he survives.
She worked as a technician at CVS and was of the Baptist faith. Karen had a love for...
Clint Buttery
Mar 13, 2026
Clint Buttery, 53, of Dubois, died at his home on March 13, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 17, 1973, to Ray and Judy Buttery. On September 27, 1997, he married Tess Jones, and she survives.
Clint worked for many years at Reynolds and also worked for Dubois County Water Utilities and the Dubois County Highway Department....
Robert Wayne Walker
Mar 4, 2026
Robert Wayne Walker, of Paoli, Indiana, born Jan 21, 1954 in Meade County Kentucky to Robert Edward and Edna (Shacklette) Walker, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 4 at Deaconess memorial hospital in Jasper, Indiana.
Robert was a man known for his quiet strength, kind heart, and gentle spirit. He spent much of his working life as a truck...
Tamatha Ann Timberlake
Feb 26, 2026
Tamatha Ann Timberlake, age 54, of Paoli, passed away February 25, 2026, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany. She was born August 9, 1971, to Gale and Ann (Diamond) Timberlake.
Tamatha enjoyed sewing and making crafts. Her grandchildren were the light of her life.
Survivors include her children, Anna Hobbs, Larry Hobbs III, and Mary Sue Timberlake; her brothers, Gale...
Bruce Wayne Ferry
Feb 25, 2026
Bruce Wayne Ferry, 65, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away on February 25, 2026, in Paoli. He was born on October 16, 1960, in Cloverdale, Indiana.
Bruce retired from Aearo Technologies in Indianapolis after years of dedicated employment. He especially enjoyed the companionship of his many cats, which he loved dearly.
He is survived by his daughter, Jannica Steel of Hardinsburg; his son,...
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...
