Tony Rex Livingston
Jun 9, 2026
Tony Rex Livingston, age 70, of Paoli, passed away June 9, 2026 at IU Health Paoli Hospital.
He was born November 20, 1955 in Salem to parents, Rex L & Alice A. (Moore) Livingston. Tony married Freda (Perry) Livingston on May 30, 1973 and she preceded him in death on August 30, 1987. Tony worked as a truck driver for Newlin...
Rosalie Hobby
Jun 8, 2026
Rosalie Hobby, age 96 of West Baden, Passed away June 8, 2026 at Bloomington Hospice House. She was born January 8, 1930 in West Baden to parents, Jesse "Blue" & Hazel (Courtright) Rominger. She married Jimmy Richard Hobby November 11, 1965 and he preceded her in death on April 28, 1978.
Rosalie was a retired real-estate agent for Begalery & Baker...
Barbara Ann Hobson
Jun 8, 2026
Barbara Ann Hobson, age 78, of Orleans, passed away at her home on June 8, 2026.
Born on March 18, 1948, in Paoli, Barbara was the daughter of Faye Walls. She was a homemaker and loving wife, and helped run the family logging business.
On April 23, 1966, Barbara married Kenny Hobson, and together they shared sixty years of marriage.
Barbara is survived...
Bertha Lea Mink
Jun 7, 2026
Bertha Lea Mink, age 86, of Paoli, passed away on June 7, 2026, at Mitchell Manor Nursing Home.
She was born in Paoli on December 31, 1939, to Delbert Cook and Mary Easter (Houston) Cook.
She worked as a receptionist at Bedford Medical Center and Hillcrest Manufacturing, formerly of Paoli.
She married John Riley Fancher on September 18, 1964, who preceded her in...
Larry Dee Key
Jun 3, 2026
Larry Dee Key, age 83, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away on June 3, 2026, at his son's home in Evansville, Indiana.
He was born on August 7, 1942, in Marengo, to Charlie Ellsworth Key and Eunice Kathryn (Stroud) Key. Larry married Paula Karen (McFall) Key, on August 8, 1964, and together they shared more than 61 years of marriage.
Larry retired from...
Margaret A. Brown
May 30, 2026
Margaret A. Brown, age 81, of Paoli, passed away on May 30, 2026, at Jasper Memorial Hospital.
Margaret was born on May 15, 1945, in West Baden, Indiana, to Elvis “Dick” Wilson and Helen (Morris) Wilson. On November 26, 1966, she married Leo Brown, and together they shared many years of love and companionship.
Margaret earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology...
George "Jim" Busick
May 24, 2026
George “Jim” Busick, 86, of Paoli, passed away May 24, 2026, at Paoli Health and Living Community. He was born January 29, 1940, in Orange County, Indiana, to Knofel and Gladys (Fields) Busick. He married Sarah M. Allen on January 6, 1961, and she preceded him in death.
Jim was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of Paoli...
Phillip Ray Waynick
May 20, 2026
Phillip “Phil” Ray Waynick, age 72, of Paoli, passed away on May 20, 2026, at Serenity Springs Senior Living in Jasper.
Born May 26, 1953, in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of Banks and Ruth (Cook) Waynick. Phil grew up in Greenfield Township on the family dairy farm, where he worked alongside his father and grandfather from a young age....
Bobbie Jean "Jeanie" Haycox
May 18, 2026
Bobbie Jean “Jeanie” Haycox, 93, of English, Indiana, passed away on May 18, 2026, at Serenity Springs Senior Living in Jasper.
She was born June 14, 1932, in Marengo, Indiana, to Ridgley Sloan and Erma (Austin) Sloan. On December 26, 1952, she married Harold Haycox, who preceded her in death on March 8, 2010.
Jeanie was a former employee of Travelers, formerly...
Tammy Lin McCracken
May 9, 2026
Tammy Lin McCracken, 65 of West Baden Springs, passed away May 9, 2026 at her daughter's home. She was born November 15, 1960 in Leipsic to parents, Raymond Charles Longest & Valerie Edwards. Tammy married Franklin McCracken on February 9, 1995.
Tammy loved hunting mushrooms and arrowheads. She enjoyed fishing and could clean the catch herself. More than anything she loved...
Marjorie Jo Chastain
Apr 30, 2026
Marjorie Jo Chastain, 80, of Paoli, passed away at her home on April 30, 2026.
Born June 7, 1945, in Orange County, Marjorie was the daughter of Elwood James Stroud and Dorothy Lois (White) Stroud. On July 7, 1962, she married Rodney Chastain, and they shared many years together before his passing on March 16, 2024.
Marjorie lived a life rooted in...
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....
