All Obituaries

Leonard Lee Mink, 70, of Paoli, passed on April 22 at his home in Paoli.  He was born November 17,1953 in Paoli, IN to William “Willy” and Ora Reese Mink, both of whom preceded him.  He was also preceded by brothers: Wayne, Jim, and Clarence Mink, and sister: Jean Hughes.  He married Vicky Newlin on July 26, 1975, and she survives. Leonard attended church at Little Mission and Lost River Missionary Baptist Church. He retired from Layne Construction. Leonard...

Tom Smock, 84, of Paoli, passed on April 20 at IU Health Hospital in Bedford.  He was born September 17, 1939 in Louisville, KY to George Thomas Smock jr. and Dorothy Bradshaw Fultz, both of whom preceded him.  He married Janice Stroud on February 2, 1974, and she survives him.  He was preceded by both parents, Ben Smock and David Fultz (brothers), Alice Smock (sister), Tony and Ricky Busick (Step-sons). Tom retired from Indiana Natural Gas Company after working there for 35...

Matthew Dunbar Minton, 59, of Lexington, KY passed away April 18, 2024 at Baptist Hospital in Lexington, KY.  He was born on February 15, 1965 in Bedford, IN. to B. Harold and Joy Dunbar Minton, both of whom preceded him.  He married Sharon Eversole on October 8, 1994, and she survives him. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents Lincoln (Curly) and Leo Dunbar, and Ben and Lucille Minton, and his Father-in-law Jim Eversole. Matt was a graduate of Paoli High School,...

Bruce D. Benninghoff, 61, of Paoli, passed away on April 4, 2024 at IU Health Bloomington hospital.  He was born March 31, 1963 in Michigan City, IN to Wayne “Benny” Benninghoff and Betty Bailey Benninghoff, both of whom preceded him. He was also preceded in death by a son Byron Benninghoff. Bruce was a 1982 graduate of Rogers High school in Michigan City, In. He was a retired mechanic for the Orange County highway department and also had worked for the Indiana Department...

Elliott Chase Takota Hobson, 21, of Paoli, passed on April 3 at IU Health Hospital in Paoli. Born August 12, 2002 in Bedford, Indiana.   He was the son of Tracie Gehl and Charles “Chad” Hobson.  Both of whom survive him. He was preceded in death by a brother, TJ Minton, and Grandparents Herman and Barbara Gehl and Rick and Leah Elliott. He was also preceded by his Uncle, Jeremy Gehl and cousins, Addison and Leon Gehl. Chase’s favorite thing to do was play...

Sharon Rose Pate, 76, of Paoli, passed on March 29 at her home.  She was born June 10, 1947 in Brownstown, IN to Charles Tuell and Lovella Hankins Johnson,  both of whom preceded her.  She was also preceded by brothers Charlie, Ronnie, and Billy Tuell.  As well as one sister, Mildred Owens. Sharon attended school in both Orleans and Springs Valley. She was the owner and operator of CJ Auto Parts in Paoli. Sharon enjoyed spending time with her family and talking with...

Charlotte Ann Smelser, 84, of Paoli, passed on March 27 at Paoli Health and Living Community.  She was born April 25, 1939 in Paoli, IN to Leon and Mary Louise Newlin Kirby, both of whom preceded her.  She married Beryl Smelser in 1958 and he preceded her.  She was also preceded by her great-grandson, Dayton Edwards. She was a graduate of Paoli High School, Class of 1958. Charlotte worked at Big Wheel, the Shoe Factory, and Farmed with her husband. She was a member of...

Shelby Jean Beatty, 83, of Paoli, passed on March 24 at IU Health Bedford Hospital.  She was born July 5, 1940 in Orange County, IN to Lillian Patton, who preceded her.  She married Harry Beatty in 1964 and he preceded her.  She was also preceded by her granddaughter, Marley Jean Beatty. She was a graduate of Paoli High School, Class of 1959. Shelby retired from the Jay C Store after working there 30 plus years.  She also worked at Travelers in Orleans before the Jay C...

Dillon Timothy Scott, 37, of Paoli, passed on March 19 at his home on the Scott family farm. Born March 11, 1987 in Bedford, Indiana.   He was the son, and first-born child, of Tim Scott and Lisa (Reynolds) Scott. He was a graduate of Paoli High School, Class of 2005. He worked in directional drilling for HSI. Dillon enjoyed being outdoors and doing outdoor activities like hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed playing his guitar, a hobby he picked up in his teenage years, and he...

Judy Ann Music, 62, Hardinsburg, Indiana who Passed March 13, 2024 at her home. Born May 7, 1961, in Rose Hill, Virginia.  She was the daughter of Oscar “Doc” and Verlin Campbell. She was preceded in death by both of her parents. The people who are close to Judy would describe her as being the perfect combination of sweet and generous mixed with stubbornness and strong will. Judy was very involved with her family.  She had a big family including many siblings, 3...