Obituaries

Berniece Clark

Berniece Clark

Mar 7, 2026

Berniece Clark, 97, of French Lick, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on March 7th, 2026.

She was born in French Lick, Indiana on December 6th, 1928 to Irven Tilden and Ethel (Qualkinbush) Cox.

Berniece married William Earl Clark on April 30th, 1944 and he preceded her in death March 10th, 1999.

She was also preceded in death by her Parents; Son – William...

Mattie Alice Tedrow

Mattie Alice Tedrow

Mar 1, 2026

Mattie Alice Tedrow, 85, of French Lick, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on March 1st, 2026 at Paoli Health and Living.

She was born in Shoals, Indiana on February 27th, 1941 to Everett Dale Belcher, Sr. and Evelyn Marie (Crowder) Belcher.

Mattie married Dale Tedrow on July 7th, 1959 and he preceded her in death on June 15th, 2021.

She was also preceded...

Carl Ray Roll

Carl Ray Roll

Feb 27, 2026

CARL RAY ROLL, 83, passed away at home on February 27th, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born on November 29th, 1942.

Carl married the love of his life and best friend, Judy Gilliatte, on May 12th, 1963. Together they shared 62 years of marriage and built a life centered on faith, family, and hard work.

He began his career as...

Glenda Faye Shipman

Glenda Faye Shipman

Feb 25, 2026

Glenda Faye Shipman, 77 of Dubois, Indiana entered into eternal rest on February 25th, 2026 at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper, Indiana where she called home the past three years.

She was born in French Lick, Indiana on January 23rd, 1949 to George and Margaret (Schultz) Hinkle.

Glenda married James “Jim” Shipman who she called the love of her life on...

Thelma Self

Thelma Self

Feb 25, 2026

Thelma Self, 84 of West Baden Springs, Indiana entered into eternal rest on February 25th, 2026 at Springs Valley Meadows.

She was born in Gary, Indiana on May 19th, 1941 to Wallace and Alvenia (Brosmer) McFarland.

Thelma married Frank Self on June 19th, 1960 and he preceded her in death on May 28th, 2015.

She was also preceded in death by her Parents.

Thelma...

Kenneth Powell

Kenneth Powell

Feb 23, 2026

Kenneth R. Powell, age 71, of French Lick, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on February 23rd, 2026 at Springs Valley Meadows.

He was born in French Lick, Indiana on October 18th, 1954 to Carl and Roberta (Beyers) Powell.

Kenny married Donna Neukam and she survives.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Kenny was a 1973 graduate of Springs Valley High School and...

Diana Jean McCracken

Diana Jean McCracken

Feb 18, 2026

Diana Jean McCracken, 77, of French Lick, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on February 18, 2026, at The Timbers of Jasper. Diana was born on March 5, 1948, to Cleo and Martha (Kelly) Wilson on the family farm in Bringhurst, Indiana. She was the youngest of three children. She attended Carroll County Schools and graduated in 1966 from Delphi High...

Mary Alice Stanley

Mary Alice Stanley

Feb 14, 2026

Mary Alice Stanley entered into eternal rest on February 14th, 2026, the day of her wedding anniversary and one day before her 94th birthday. She was born the only daughter and youngest child to William “Bill” and Sylvia (Cox) Kearby on February 15th, 1932.

While at work, Mary met Bobby Lewis Stanley and the two were united in marriage on February...

Bonnie Gayle Morris

Bonnie Gayle Morris

Feb 7, 2026

Bonnie Gayle Morris, 67, of French Lick, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on February 7th, 2026 at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Indiana.

She was born in Bedford, Indiana on December 29th, 1958 to Samuel and Mildred (Wininger) Hammond.

Bonnie married Gregory Morris on June 23rd, 1979 and he survives.

She was preceded in death by her Parents; Brothers – David and Sammy;...

Richard Drake Sullivan

Richard Drake Sullivan

Feb 1, 2026

Richard Drake Sullivan, 79, of West Baden Springs, Indiana entered into eternal rest on February 1st, 2026.

He was born in Buffaloville, Indiana on January 11th, 1947 to Lawrence and Leona (Whipking) Sullivan.

Rich married Margie Mae Young and she survives.

He was preceded in death by his Parents; Daughter – Stacey Sullivan; Brothers – Ronnie, Edgar, John and Clyde; and Sisters- Christina,...

James Milton Phillips

James Milton Phillips

Jan 29, 2026

James Milton Phillips, age 84, of French Lick, Indiana entered into eternal rest on January 29th, 2026 at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Indiana.

He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 3rd, 1941 to John H. and Mary Allice (Garver) Phillips.

Jim married Dinah Lee Sanford on May 21st, 1987 and she preceded him in death on April 22nd, 2019.

He was...

Michael Wayne Powell

Michael Wayne Powell

Jan 16, 2026

Michael Wayne Powell passed away at his home surrounded by love on January 16th, 2026.

Michael was born July 16th, 1969 in Washington, Indiana to his loving mother,  Ann Letitia (Putnam) Powell and father, Samuel W. Powell. He was preceded in death by his mother.

“Mike” started his employment as a teenager at the former Sheraton Hotel in French Lick, Indiana in...

David Lee Roach

David Lee Roach

Jan 10, 2026

David Lee Roach, 69, of French Lick, Indiana entered into the presence of the Lord on January 10th, 2026 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

He was born in Salem, Indiana on August 13th, 1956 to Louie and Hollace (Thompson) Roach.

David married Janette King on June 21st, 1986 and lived in West Baden Springs for 5 years before building a...

Gary Brown

Gary Brown

Jan 5, 2026

Gary E. Brown, 69 of West Baden Springs, Indiana entered into eternal rest on January 5th, 2026 at his residence.

He was born in Paoli, Indiana on March 27th, 1956 to Joyce Herdt.

Gary was preceded in death by his Brothers – Roger Dean Patton; Larry Don Patton; Curtis Lee Brown; Robert Patton and Sister – Kimberly Mae Gabrel.

He retired from an...

Janet Sue Stevens

Janet Sue Stevens

Jan 3, 2026

Janet Sue Stevens, 86, of French Lick, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on January 3rd, 2026 at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper, Indiana.

She was born in Dubois, Indiana on September 10th, 1939 to Anthony and Mary (Nordhoff) Pieper.

Janet married Perry Dean Stevens on July 10th, 1957 and he preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by her...

Betty E. Stalcup Crays

Betty E. Stalcup Crays

Dec 25, 2025

Betty E. “Beefie” Stalcup Crays, 94, of French Lick, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on December 25th, 2025 at Springs Valley Meadows.

She was born in Shoals, Indiana on January 5th, 1931 to Alton and Lillian (Bauer) Kerns.

Betty was married to Lexie Wayne Stalcup and he preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by her Parents, Daughter – Kathy...

Ivan Ray Smith

Ivan Ray Smith

Dec 19, 2025

Ivan Ray Smith, 89, of French Lick, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025.

The son of Irene (Leaser) Smith and Clayton Smith, Ivan was born on March 9, 1936 in Eckerty, Indiana. He married Eileen Anderson in 1957 and on September 21, 2025 they celebrated 68 years of marriage. She survives.

Ivan was a graduate of French Lick High School.

Ivan lived...

Ronald Freeman

Ronald Freeman

Dec 11, 2025

Ronald Freeman, 72 of French Lick, Indiana entered into eternal rest on December 11th, 2025 at Springs Valley Meadows in French Lick, Indiana.

He was born in Bedford, Indiana on June 20th, 1953 to Delbert and Nellie (Elledge) Freeman.

Ron was preceded in death by his Parents; Sister in Infancy – Sondra Sue; Sister – Deborah Bearden and Brother – in-law –...

Brian Qualkenbush

Brian Qualkenbush

Dec 7, 2025

Brian Qualkenbush, 60 of French Lick, Indiana entered into eternal rest on December 7th, 2025 at IU Health Paoli.

He was born in Paoli, Indiana on May 22nd, 1965 to Carl and Christine (Roach) Qualkenbush.

Brian was preceded in death by his mother.

He attended Elston High School in Michigan City, Indiana. Brian was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers...

Connie Walls

Connie Walls

Dec 1, 2025

Connie Walls, 54 of West Baden Springs, Indiana entered into eternal rest on December 1st, 2025 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

She was born in Paoli, Indiana on November 24th, 1971 to Lavon “Lee” and Inajene “Dee” (Taylor) Phillips.

Connie married Stephen Walls on May 14th, 1993 and he survives.

She was preceded in death by her Parents; Brother –...