OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Paoli, IN.
Matthew Minton
Apr 18, 2024
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...
Bruce D Benninghoff
Apr 4, 2024
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...
Elliott Chase Hobson
Apr 3, 2024
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...
Sharon Rose (Tuell) Pate
Mar 29, 2024
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...
Charlotte Ann (Kirby) Smelser
Mar 27, 2024
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...
Shelby Jean (Patton) Beatty
Mar 24, 2024
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...
Dillon Timothy Scott
Mar 19, 2024
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...
Judy Ann (Campbell) Music
Mar 13, 2024
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...
Jewell Collins
Feb 24, 2024
Jewell Collins, 74, Paoli, Indiana who Passed February 24, 2024 at Springs Valley Meadows in French Lick, IN. Born May 14, 1949, in Paoli IN. She was the daughter of Bill and Dora Collins.
She was preceded in death by both of her parents and a son, Daniel Campbell of St. Louis, MO.
Jewell worked...
Vernon "Vernie" Canoles
Feb 15, 2024
Vernon “Vernie” Canoles, 79, Paoli, Indiana who Passed February 15, 2024 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Born August 19, 1944, in Decatur, IL. He was the son of Herman and Vialo Canoles, both of whom preceded him. He married Sandra King on May 31, 1965.
Vernon worked for Lance Inc. as a Route Salesman for 37...
Brad Daugherty
Feb 2, 2024
James Bradley (Brad) Daugherty, 76, Paoli, IN who Passed February 2, 2024 at the home of his companion, Carolyn Kerby-Jones. Born February 2, 1948, in Bedford, IN. He was the son of Samuel Ray Daugherty and Jeanette Campbell Daugherty, both of whom preceded him.
Brad was preceded in death by an infant: Bradley Shannon. He was also...
Lynda Carroll Lamb
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...
Ellen Ash
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...
Robert William Applegate Jr
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....
Norma Murdock
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...
Rex Lee Babcock
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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William James Wadsack
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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Melanie Gale Bright
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...
Vida L Chestnut
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...
Mary Lee Music
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...


