OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Paoli, IN.
Freddie Paul Ross
Apr 22, 2025
Freddie Paul Ross, 64, passed away April 22, 2025, at his home. He was born on November 5, 1960, to Arthur I. and Laura Ross in Brodhead, Kentucky. He married Laura Norton, and she survives.
He was preceded in death by:
Parents
Daughter: Paula Ross
Brothers: Donald, Billy, David, Marvin, and...
Donald "Donnie" Campbell
Apr 22, 2025
Donald “Donnie” K. Campbell, 64, passed away April 22, 2025, at his home. He was born on August 23, 1960, to Alvin Dewey and Carolyn Hamilton Campbell in Paoli, Indiana. He married Vonda Hegedus on June 17, 1995. She preceded him in death on August 16, 2016.
He was also preceded in death by:
Father:...
Randall "Randy" Lee Wilson
Apr 20, 2025
Randall “Randy” Lee Wilson, 63, passed away April 20, 2025, in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on January 9, 1962, to Rev. Ray Wilson and Wanda L. Atchley Wilson in Salem, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Randy was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Salem, Indiana.
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Nancy (Moore) Spencer
Apr 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of Nancy Spencer
4/10/1947 - 4/14/2025
It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Nancy Spencer, who passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, at the age of 78.
Born on April 10, 1947. Nancy was preceded in...
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.
He was preceded in death by:
Parents
Wife
...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.
...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.
She was preceded in death by:
Parents
Husband
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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.
She was preceded in death by:
Parents
Husband
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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.
She was preceded in death by:
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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
...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...


