OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Paoli, IN.
Beverly Ann Lear
Oct 16, 2025
Beverly Ann Lear, 81, of DePauw, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her home. She was born October 3, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to James S. G. Jones and Lorena Gardner Jones, both of whom preceded her.
Along with her parents, she was also preceded by her Maternal Grandmother Florence Vineyard.
Beverly was a homemaker and in her free...
Richard "Slim" Mason
Oct 15, 2025
Richard Glenn “Slim” Mason, 57, of Paoli, passed away on October 15, 2025, at his home. He was born June 28, 1968.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother.
Richard was a member of the Lost River missionary Church.
He was a cable contractor for many years for GNC Contracting in Paoli, Indiana
Richard enjoyed woodworking in his spare time and...
Bernice Jane Barnett
Oct 14, 2025
Bernice Jane Barnett, 86, Paoli, IN passed away October 14, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Jane was born to Russell and Gusta Goodall Carwile on September 21, 1939. She married Clyde Lane Barnett on November 16, 1957, and he preceded her in death November 10, 2024. The couple had two daughters Pam Barnett Bond and Tammy Barnett.
Jane...
Anthony "Tony" Bodeman
Oct 8, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Bodeman, 62, passed away October 8, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on February 21, 1963, to Glenda Feinberg, in New Albany, Indiana.
Tony was preceded in death by his:
Maternal Grandmother: Winnie Feinberg
Maternal Grandfather: Harold Feinberg
Uncle: Harold Feinberg Jr.
Beloved Cat: Ari
Tony was a graduate of Nina Harris School in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Tony was a member of The Special...
Desiree Nicole Perry
Oct 5, 2025
Desiree Nicole Perry, 27, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025. She was born March 15, 1998, in Lima, OH, to DeWayne Perry and Ophelia Gonzales.
Desiree was preceded in death by her:
Father: DeWayne Perry
Maternal Grandmother: Ella Sawmiller
Cousin: Brandon Gonzales
Desiree was a member of the Northrop High School (Fort Wayne, IN) graduating class of 2016.
She was also...
Donnia Sue Carnes-Sinn
Oct 5, 2025
Donnia Sue Carnes-Sinn, 86, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at IU Health Hospital in Paoli, IN. She was born June 7, 1939, in Glasgow, KY to James Harlan Glass and Viola Moss Crews Glass, both of whom preceded her.
She married Amos Carnes May 14, 1956, and he preceded her in death July 24, 1991.
She married...
Patti "Pat" Ann Runyon
Oct 5, 2025
Patti Ann “Pat” (Coulter) Runyon December 13,1954 – October 5, 2025
Patti “Pat” Runyon, 70, of West Baden Springs, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington, IN. She was surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was born December 13, 1954, in Salem, IN to the late William Lester Coulter...
Michael "Mike" Shayne Bostock
Oct 3, 2025
Michael Shayne Bostock, 64, passed away October 3, 2025, at IU Health Hospital in Bedford, Indiana. He was born on May 13, 1961, to Charles Herbert Bostock and Beulah & James Wood, in Paoli, Indiana, both of whom preceded him. He married Kimberly Eubank on October 22, 1991, and she survives.
He was also preceded in death by:
Sisters: Cornelia Norris and...
Perry Everett Poe
Oct 1, 2025
Perry Everett Poe
Campbellsburg, Indiana
Perry Everett Poe, 70, of Campbellsburg, Indiana, entered his heavenly home on October 1, 2025, in Salem, Indiana, with his family’s love surrounding him. He was born on January 7, 1955, to Paul Everett and Betty Drew Poe.
Perry grew up on his family farm in Livonia, where he fell in love with the country life. Farming shaped...
Debra Diane Archer
Sep 17, 2025
Debra Diane Archer
April 4, 1956 – September 17, 2025
Debra Diane Archer, age 69, of Eustis, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Debbie was born on April 4, 1956, in Paoli, Indiana to Bill and Louise Tuell. Debbie wore many hats throughout her years—working as a homemaker, factory worker, house cleaner, and most proudly, serving in...
Mary Ellen Tapp
Sep 12, 2025
Mary Ellen Tapp (1942-2025)
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Ellen Tapp announce her peaceful passing on September 12, 2025, at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 28, 1942, in Butler, Pennsylvania and resided in Hendersonville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Jerome and Patricia MacDonald. She earned her...
Kelly Joe Clark
Sep 12, 2025
Kelly Joe Clark, 61, of Orleans, Indiana passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at his residence. He was born on September 14, 1963, In Paoli, Indiana, to James Albert. and Claudetta “Sissy” Longest Clark, both of whom preceded him.
He was also preceded by:
Daughter: Sadie LeAnn Clark
Brother: James Kevin Clark
Kelly was a Truck driver for Ron Booker, Nancy Bair and...
Mitzi Rena London
Aug 30, 2025
Mitzi Rena Wilder London, 63, of Paoli, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Springs Valley Meadows in French Lick, IN. She was born on September 1, 1961, at the U.S. Air Force Base in Ramstein, Germany, to Martin Woodrow Wilder Sr. and Charlotte Gilliatt Wilder, both of whom preceded her.
She was also preceded by:
Son: Ethan Harris
Brother: Martin Wilder
Sister:...
Dennis Michael Easterday
Aug 11, 2025
Dennis Michael Easterday
January 13, 1951 – August 11, 2025
Dennis Michael Easterday, beloved father, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully on
August 11, 2025, at the age of 74.
Born on January 13, 1951, Mike (as he was known to many) lived a life filled with love,
laughter, and the roar of engines. For the past 33 years, he shared his life with his...
James Kevin Mills
Aug 5, 2025
James Kevin Mills, 67, of Paoli, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 22, 1957, in Salem, Indiana to Darrel and Lois “Jeanne” Butler Mills Stalcup. He married Rhonda Lynn Radcliffe, on March 7, 1980, and she survives.
Kevin was also preceded in death by:
His parents
Sister: Vicki Pluris
Sister-in-Law: Sarah Windhorst
Kevin was a member...
Marie Shelton
Aug 3, 2025
Marie Shelton, 97, of Paoli, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Springs Valley Meadows. She was born July 21, 1928, in French Lick, IN, to Amos and Zora Daugherty Lynch. She married Paul Shelton on June 7, 1947, and he preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by:
Her Parents
Son-In-Law: Roger Tolbert
Brothers: Amos Lynch Jr. and William “Bill”...
Josephus "Joe" Summers
Jul 27, 2025
Josephus Summers
March 12, 1933 — July 27, 2025
Josephus Summers, 92 years of age of Paoli, passed away Sunday at 4:25 AM, July 27, 2025, at Paoli Health & Living. He was born March 12, 1933, in Alton, IN to Edward and Mary Chanley Summers. He married Catherine Poe Summers on July 12, 1952, and she preceded him in death.
He was...
Terry Rex Nicholson
Jul 25, 2025
Terry Rex Nicholson, 74, of Paoli, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 1, 1950, in Bedford, Indiana to Francis Nicholson and Helen Freed Nicholson. He married his high school sweetheart, Brenda Minton, on September 10,1970, and she survives.
Terry graduated from Paoli High School in 1968. He served honorably in the United...
Melanie Jo Harkness Detwiler
Jul 12, 2025
Melanie Jo Harkness Detwiler, 54, of Paoli, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Salem Crossing Assisted Living Facility in Salem, IN. She was born December 2, 1970, in Paoli, IN to Jimmy Lee Harkness Sr. and Linda Jean Cecil Harkness, both of whom preceded her.
She was also preceded by her brother, Jimmy Lee Harkness Jr.
Melanie was a member...
Kathy Lynn Dick Worthy
Jun 29, 2025
Kathy Dick Worthy, 65, of Paoli, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. She was born August 3, 1959, in Franklin, IN to Forest and Ruth “Sissy” Chestnut Higgs, both of whom preceded her.
She was also preceded by her Maternal Grandmother, Maxine Chestnut.
Kathy was a member of the Paoli High School class of 1977.
She was...
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