OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Paoli, IN.
Ricky Lee Cassidy
Jun 21, 2025
Isaiah 40:31
31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Ricky Lee Cassidy, aged 64, entered into eternal rest: on June 21, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones in...
James Ronald Jones
Jun 13, 2025
James Ronald Jones
October 29, 1943 – June 13, 2025
James “Jim” Ronald Jones, age 81, passed away June 13, 2025—most likely headed straight for a heavenly garage filled with antique cars, perfectly tuned BMW motorcycles, and a mandolin just waiting to be played.
Born on October 29, 1943 in Paoli, IN to...
Lillian (Hoffart) Brand
Jun 4, 2025
Lillian M. Brand, 91, passed away June 4, 2025, surrounded by family at home in Paoli. She was born on March 15, 1934, to John Hoffart and Monica Stroh Hoffart in Aberdeen, SD. She married Thayer “Bud” Brand on September 3, 1956, and he survives.
She was preceded in death by:
Parents
Brother:...
Mary Jane "Janie" Compton
May 23, 2025
Mary Jane “Janie” Compton, 77, of Paoli, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Paoli Health and Living. She was born February 3, 1948, in Paoli, IN to Howard W. Compton and Virginia Payton Compton, both of whom preceded her.
She was also preceded by:
Son: Troy Dale Terry
Brother: Ronald R....
Danny Easterday
May 15, 2025
Danny Easterday, 80, of Orleans, passed away at home on May 15, 2025. He was born March 15, 1945, in Paoli, IN to Phillip Easterday Sr. and Majel Kathleene Elliott Easterday. He married Lisa Evans on March 17, 1997, and she survives.
Danny was preceded by:
His Parents
Son: Tyler Burton Easterday
...Jean Ann (Mauger) Colbert
May 14, 2025
Jean Ann Colbert (Mauger), 82, of Paoli, Indiana passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at IU Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana.
Jean Ann Mauger was born in East Chicago, Indiana on August 29, 1942, to Donald Mauger and Ruth Huddleson Mauger.
She was preceded in death by her parents and long-time Partner, Steven Hollander.
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Jeff L Busick
May 10, 2025
Jeff L. Busick, 69, of Paoli, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his home. He was born August 9, 1955, in Paoli, IN to Harold Otis and Violet Irene Easter Busick, both of whom preceded him.
He was also preceded by his son, Jason Busick
Jeff was the night watchmen for Paoli Chair...
Benjamin "Benny" Walls
May 6, 2025
Benjamin “Benny” Walls, 84, of Paoli, Indiana passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Indiana. He was born in Paoli, Indiana on February 27, 1941, to Elijah Walls and Maye Enlow Walls. He married Donna Lankford on December 16, 1965, and she preceded him August 6, 2023.
He was also preceded in death...
Joyce Marie Lindley
Apr 30, 2025
Joyce Marie Lindley passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. IU Health hospice house in Bloomington, Indiana. She was born on May 24, 1947, in Paoli, Indiana to Charles and Pauline Weeks Pluris. She married John “Jack” Lindley on June 1, 1966, and he survives.
She worked for two veterinary offices-Dr. LJ Gaudreau until he retired and...
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.
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