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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...

Nov 3, 2023

Michael L Kimmel, 36, of Paoli, IN passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 in Louisville, KY.

He was born in Dubois County, IN on October 4, 1987 to David Kimmel and Rose Barkley.

He married Tawnee M Martin on September 7, 2019 and she survives.

Michael was preceded in death by maternal and...

Oct 30, 2023

Beverly June Myers Curry, age 80, of Paoli, Indiana passed away Monday, October 30, 2023.  She was born September 9, 1943 in Clark Co., Indiana, the daughter of Wilbur Myers Sr. and Louanna (Cheek) Myers.

In 1961 she graduated from Salem High School and married Calvin Curry on September 3, 1961.  They have one son Kevin Curry...

Oct 21, 2023

Joe Edward Haley, 77, of Paoli, Indiana, went to his heavenly home on October 21, 2023.He was born to John E and Bertha R Overby Haley on October 18, 1946.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who never lost his joy for life and childlike curiosity for the wonders of God’s world.

Joe...

Oct 19, 2023

Herbert Larry Gehl, 76, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away Thursday, October19, 2023 at his home in Paoli, Indiana. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 11, 1947, to Richard and Estelee Roach Gehl.

He married Donita Sue Wells on March 16, 1971, and she survives.

Herb was preceded in death by his Parents...

Oct 6, 2023

Roger Tolbert, 72, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at his home in Paoli, Indiana. He was born in French Lick , Indiana to Lawrence Tolbert, Jr and Thelma Rominger Tolbert.

He married Sherry Shelton on August 30, 1969 and she survives.

Roger was preceded in death by his father.

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Sep 27, 2023

Germaine Joy Chapman, 79 of Paoli, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at IU Health Paoli Hospital in Paoli, Indiana. She was born March 8, 1944 in Aberdeen, South Dakota  to Gerald and Hilma Swenson Durand.

She married Lawrence  Chapman on April 2, 1977 and he survives.

Germaine was preceded in death by her...

Sep 26, 2023

In the early morning hours of September 26th, Donald Patrick Blair peacefully passed in his sleep after a year and a half battle with cancer.

He was born August 31, 1964 to the late Joseph and Jeanne Blair.  The son of a Navy sailor, Don spent many happy childhood years on the Isle of Palms in SC. ...

Sep 24, 2023

Brian William Connett, 63 of Paoli, Indiana, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2023  in Paoli, Indiana. He was born December 30, 1959 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Clyde William and Mary Margaret West Connett.

Brian was preceded in death by his parents.

Brian was a retired City carrier for the Paoli post office and former...

Sep 18, 2023

Richard “Rip” Parks age 80 of Paoli, IN passed away unexpectedly Monday September 18, 2023. In Louisville, Kentucky. He was born July 22, 1943, in English, Indiana to Howard and Lois Parks.

He graduated from English-Sterling High School in 1961. He married the love of his life, Valerie Sue (Dean) Parks on October 24, 1964. He Started...