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Jan 29, 2024

Lynda Lamb, 59, Orleans, Indiana who Passed January 30, 2024 at her home. Born October 24, 1964, in Abeline, Kansas.  She was the daughter of John Lamb and Barbara DeWitt Lamb, both of whom preceded her.

She retired from French Lick Springs Resort after over 15 years of employment.  After her retirement she continued to work at...

Jan 29, 2024

Ellen Ash, 60, Paoli, Indiana who Passed January 29, 2024 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. Born January 10, 1964, in Paoli.  She was the daughter of Omer Dunn and Lizzie Cook Dunn, both of whom preceded her.  She married Joe Ash on April 5, 1984 and he preceded her February 24, 2018.

She was an employee of...

Jan 21, 2024

Robert William Applegate Jr, 65, of Paoli Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at IU health Hospice House, Bloomington, IN. He was born on July 13, in Brawley, CA to Robert William Applegate Sr and Patricia Cherry Applegate.

Robert was preceded in death by his wife Christina, father Robert Sr and a daughter Jaima Lynn....

Jan 13, 2024

Norma R. Murdock, 81, passed away in her home on January 13, 2024 with her family and loyal canine companion, Jax, by her side.

She was born in Paoli, Indiana on August 30, 1942. She loved serving the community for several years as the proud owner of the Paoli Flower Shop. Norma loved gardening, sewing, and spending...

Jan 12, 2024

Rex Lee Babcock, 80, of Paoli, died on Jan. 12 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital.

Born Nov. 27, 1943 in Paoli, he was the son of Arthur Babcock and Ruth (Claxton) Babcock. He married L. Ann (Johnson) Babcock on Sept. 1, 1968 (55) years and she survives. He was a 1961 Paoli High School graduate.

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Dec 28, 2023

William James Wadsack, 45, Paoli, IN passed away at his home December 28, 2023.

He was born in San Bernadino, California on October 11, 1978 to Ronald James and Delinda Silverspoon Wadsack.

He married Debora Bradley on July 2, 2000 and she survives.

William was preceded in death by his mother.

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Dec 24, 2023

Melanie "Gale" Bright, 68, Paoli, passed away at her home on Dec. 24, 2023, after a short battle with cancer.

She was born Aug. 5, 1955, in Jasper, Ind., to Dewey & Mary Wininger Lewis. Her father was in the military, and she grew up living in many towns and states, as well as a Germany and...

Dec 24, 2023

Vida L Chestnut, 80, of Paoli, IN entered into eternal sleep December 24, 2023 in her home with devoted family by her bedside.  She was born in Clark County, IN on 1 June 1943 and raised in rural Orange County by her parents Daniel and Ellen Miller Bostock.

Vida attended Paoli Community Schools and graduated with the...

Dec 23, 2023

Mary Lee Music, 85, of Paoli, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at her residence.   She was born September 23, 1938 to Edmond and Roxie Marcum Campbell in Liggett, KY.  She married Robert “Wright “Music on December 10,1953 and he precedes her in death.   She is also preceded in death by her parents, sons Ronald Music, Glen Music, brothers...

Dec 22, 2023

Ruth E “Sissy” Chestnut Higgs, 80, Paoli, IN passed away December 22, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN.  She was born in Paoli, IN on January 9, 1943 to William L Chestnut and Maxine L Zink Chestnut.

She married Forest Higgs on October 28, 1968 and he precedes her in death along with her parents.

Sissy was...

Dec 9, 2023

Daniel I Fennessey, 79, Hardinsburg, IN, passed away December 9, 2023, in Bloomington, IN.

He was born in Washington, Missouri April 1, 1944 to Oscar and Evelyn Sands Fennessey.

He married Janet Crandall June 27, 1970 and she survives.

Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, daughters Jody Ann Wear and Erin...

Dec 8, 2023

John Ray “Buck” Haley, 81, of Paoli, Indiana, went to his heavenly home on December 8, 2023.He was born to John E and Bertha R Overby Haley on September 25, 1942.

Buck was preceded in death by his parents, sons John David and Kelly, longtime companion Reva Wininger, sisters Betty Haley,  Judith R Cronin and brothers Donald...

Dec 8, 2023

Brack Coulter, 78, of Millersburg went to his heavenly home on December 8, 2023.

He was born on May 17, 1945 in Orange County to Carl Joseph Coulter and Mary Ellen (Patton) Coulter.   He married Karen Leigh Sloan from Mitchell, IN on December 24, 1971 and she survives.

Graduating in 1963 from Paoli High School,...

Dec 3, 2023

Rev. James F. Walters of Paoli, Indiana passed away peacefully December 3, 2023, and the age of 92.  Jim, as he was affectionately known, was born September 9, 1931 in Dugger, Indiana to Rev. V. Ralph and Ethel Walters.   Jim spent most of his childhood growing up in small Indiana towns, as his father was a Methodist minister.  Jim...

Nov 28, 2023

Makenzi Elizabeth Sweet, 24, of Orleans, Indiana passed away November 28, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born April 18, 1999 in Paoli, IN  to  David Sweet and Whitni Goodpaster.

She was preceded in death by maternal great grandfather Ray Knight, paternal great grandfather David Parsley, and paternal great grandmother Barbara Chandler.

She graduated with...

Nov 19, 2023

Joyce Burnley, 89 of English, Indiana, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at her residence. She was born January 5, 1934 in Scottsville, Kentucky to Oscar Ray and Leona Mae Rainey Ray.

She married Charles Burnley on July 9, 1955 and he precedes.

She was preceded in death by her Parents and husband Charles, 1...

Nov 10, 2023

Ruby Joyce Copeland, 82, of Paoli, Indiana passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 in Paoli, IN.  She was born November 17, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Roy H and Abbie M Maupin Walls.

She was preceded in death by parents, son Eric Copeland, grandsons Kye Dabney and Triston Copeland, brother Mark Walls and sisters Shelby and Melba...

Nov 7, 2023

Everett Harvey Sturgis JR, 74, of Paoli, IN, formerly of Linton, IN passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at his home.

He was born in Covington, Ky on March 12, 1949, to Everett Madison and Mary Hunt Sturgis.

He married Diane Lynn Powell on October 22, 1976, and she precedes.

Everett was preceded...

Nov 4, 2023

Marvin D Gilliatt, age 90, of Paoli, Indiana passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.   He was born September 25, 1933 in English, IN to Henry E and Gladys Marie Livingston Gilliatt.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Victor, Truman, and Everett Gilliatt.

He graduated...

Nov 3, 2023

Robert E Babcock, 79, of Paoli, IN, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 in Paoli.

He was born in Salem, IN April 22, 1944 to George A and Lillian Fern Goodman Babcock.

He married Rosa Moore on June 3, 1966 and she survives.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, brother William...