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William "Billy" Arthur Cook Jr.

Apr 12, 2025

William “Billy” Arthur Cook Jr., 48, passed away April 12, 2025.  He was born on October 19, 1976, to William Arthur Cook Sr. and Alice Alleene Apple Cook in Paoli, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by:

Parents

Maternal grandparents: Albert and Bobbie Ann Apple

Billy attended Newberry Friends Meeting in...

Melissa Lee (Forrest) Duncan

Mar 31, 2025

Melissa Lee Duncan

August 20, 1970 – March 31-2025

Melissa Lee Duncan passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025.  She was born on August 20, 1970, in Kankakee, Illinois.  She was the beloved daughter of Larry S. Forrest and Brenda S. Forrest (Bell).

She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Caleigh C....

Timothy Dewayne Austin

Mar 27, 2025

Timothy Dewayne Austin, 52, passed away March 27, 2025, at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY.  He was born on April 14, 1972, to Jackie and Cathy Brown Austin in Oakland City, Indiana.  He married Jennifer Leigh Easterday on July 15, 1995, and she survives.

He was preceded in death by:

Stepfather: Ralph Draper

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James "Jimmy" Lee Busick

Mar 25, 2025

James “Jimmy” Lee Busick, 84, passed away March 25, 2025, at home in Paoli, Indiana.  He was born on September 17, 1940, to Willy and Nellie Longest Busick in Paoli, Indiana.  He married Rosa Lee Parks on October 16, 1970, and she preceded him.

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Bonnie Sue (Milligan) Elliott

Mar 20, 2025

Bonnie Sue (Milligan) Elliott, aged 83, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, at her daughter’s (Tami Masden) home in Noblesville, Indiana. Bonnie was in Hospice and both her daughters, Tami and Jill Fogelsong, were gratefully at her side when she passed.  She fought a brave fight in the last days of her life.

Bonnie was born...

Mary Ellen (Meyer) Scott

Mar 14, 2025

Mary Ellen Scott, 56, passed away March 14, 2025, at the IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington, IN.  She was born on January 5, 1969, to Charles Harry and Nancy Jo Longest Meyer in Paoli, IN.

She was preceded in death by:

Parents

Brother: Darren Lee Meyer

Sisters: Kathy Jo Mills...

Gary William Swick

Mar 14, 2025

Pastor Gary William Swick September 11, 1958 – March 14, 2025 Pastor Gary Swick, beloved husband, father, and minister, passed away on March 14, 2025, at the age of 66 in Louisville, KY.  Born on September 11, 1958, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Gloria and David Swick Sr.  Gary dedicated his life to faith, family, and service.

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Bonetta (Nickell) Mcdonald

Feb 26, 2025

Bonetta McDonald, 93, passed away February 26, 2025, surrounded by family in Bedford, Indiana.  She was born on October 9, 1931, to Noah and Alma McGuire Nickell in Matthew, KY.  She married Melvin J. McDonald on September 30, 1950, and he preceded her.

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Joanne (Cox) Feiock

Feb 25, 2025

Joanne Feiock, 99, passed away February 25, 2025, at Paoli Health and Living Community.  She was born on January 27, 1926, to Jeff and Doris Weeks Cox in Paoli, IN.  She married Fred A. Feiock on September 19, 1946, and he preceded her.

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Sally Christine (Mitchell) Copeland

Feb 22, 2025

Sally Christine Mitchell Copeland was born October 5, 1935 to Dwight J. Mitchell and Lillian F. Kendall Mitchell in French Lick, Indiana.

As a child she had a photo op with famous Hollywood star, Lana Turner on the steps of the French Lick Sheraton Hotel where she received an autograph. Several news outlets ran the story about...

Nina Blanche (Newlin) Lewis

Feb 18, 2025

Nina Blanche Newlin Lewis, 103, passed away February 18, 2025, surrounded by family at home in Paoli.  She was born on September 26, 1921, to William Walter Newlin and Ada Jane Hall Newlin in Paoli, IN.  She married Clifford Boyd Lewis on June 12, 1938, and he preceded her.

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Jerid Bennett

Feb 18, 2025

Jerid Bennett, 38, Paoli, IN passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in Bedford, IN.  Jerid was born in Bedford, IN on June 7, 1986, to Charlie and Lisa Radcliff Bennett.

He was preceded in death by his:

Paternal Grandparents: Merlin and Majel Bennett

Maternal Grandparents: Richard “Dick” and Iva Jean Radcliff

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Jackie (Holmes) Hall

Feb 6, 2025

Jackie Hall, 55, of Fredericksburg, IN passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025.  She was born in New Albany, IN on May 31, 1969, to Rufus “Mokey” Holmes and Linda Kay Blevins Holmes.  She was married to Billy Hall for 33 years, and he survives.

Jackie was preceded by:

Parents

Aunt: Faye McCutcheon

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Leslie Mccracken Sammut

Feb 5, 2025

Leslie McCracken Sammut, 66 of Paoli, IN passed away February 5th, 2025, surrounded by her family at Memorial Hospital and Health Care, Jasper, IN.

Leslie was born in Salem, Indiana, on December 13, 1958, to Jack Ray and Lois Marie Jones Harper.

She was a PHS alumni, Class of 1977.

Leslie proudly served...

Terah Reginald "Jack" Frost

Feb 3, 2025

Terah Reginald “Jack” Frost, 71, of Hardinsburg, Indiana, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at Paoli Health and Living Community in Paoli, IN.  He was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on July 24, 1953 to Terah and Yvonne Williams Frost, both of whom preceded him in death.

Terah loved to read and learn new things.  He taught...

Jason Harold Busick

Jan 25, 2025

Jason Harold Busick, 46, of Orleans, IN passed away Saturday January 25, 2025.  He was born on September 9, 1978, to Jeff Busick and Donita Anderson.

He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents: Violet Irene and Harold Otis Busick, Maternal Grandparents: Don Cecil and Bobbie Anderson, and Aunt Penny Longest.

Jason enjoyed spending...

Claire (Cote) Herndon

Jan 12, 2025

Claire Herndon, 86, of Orleans, IN passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband as well as her brother, Homer Bouten, and sister, Marie Weisner.

Claire was a member of the Tabernacle of Praise Evangelical Church in Bedford, Indiana.

Claire is survived...

Mark Perkins

Jan 11, 2025

Mark D. Perkins, 55, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 in Vincennes, IN.  Mark was born in Paoli, Indiana on January 22, 1969 to Elmo and Patricia Cogswell Perkins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his nephew, Zachary Beyers.

Mark was a faithful man and had recently been baptized...

Rodger Elliott

Dec 27, 2024

Rodger Elliott, 85, passed away peacefully at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Indiana on December 27, 2024, with his two daughters, Tami (Elliott) Masden and Jill (Elliott) Fogelsong by his side. He was born June 29, 1939, in Alexis, Illinois to William (Curd) and Effie Coates Elliott, both of whom preceded him in death. He married only once...

Judith Sue (Coulter) Rutherford

Dec 23, 2024

Judith Sue Coulter Rutherford, 85 passed on December 23, 2024, in Bedford, IN.  She was born in Paoli, IN to William Lester and Mary Ruth Collier Coulter on December 19, 1939.

Judy married Shelby Rutherford on April 25, 1959, in Paoli.  She was a graduate of Paoli High School class of 1957.

Judy dearly loved...