All Obituaries

Alice Ann (Woods) Baker, of Columbus, entered her eternal life on April 11, 2026, at Our Hospice of Southern Indiana with her family by her side. She was 96 years old. Alice entered this life on April 8, 1930, in Medora, Indiana. She was the youngest of three children born to Louis and Strussa (Sullivan) Woods. She was the little sister to Mary Lou and Joe Ira.  Alice grew up in Medora and graduated from Medora Community Schools in 1948.  Alice was united in marriage to Bill ...

Ronald “Buck” Lee Smith, of Medora, passed away at his home on April 6, 2026. He was 65 years old. Buck entered this life on February 16, 1961, in Seymour, Indiana. He was second born to Ronald L. and Helen (Reed) Smith. He was the brother to Candy, Tammy Jo, Loren “Butch”, Brenda and Nioka.  He grew up in Medora and never saw the need to leave Medora. He never travelled far from home. He attended Medora Community Schools before entering the workforce.  He ...

Jerrod Heath Ray of Medora passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2026, at his home. He was 40 years old. Jerrod entered this life on January 7, 1986, in Seymour, Indiana. He was the son of Forrest Wayne Ray and Debra Jean Spore. At the age of four the family moved to California, and grew up Imperial, before moving back to Medora at the age of 15.  He became a brick layer starting at the age of 18 serving his apprenticeship through Beavers Masonry. A loving father, Zoey and Bryton, ...

Jesse Lee Brock, of Medora, passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2026, He was 35 years old. Jesse entered this life on July 13, 1990, in Bedford, Indiana. He was last born to Troy and Kim (Hinderlider) Brock. He was the brother to Heather (Jeremy Gray), Casey (Josh Fields), and Lacey (DJ Monde). Jesse grew up in Medora and graduated from Medora Community High School, Class of 2009. After graduation Jesse entered the work force at NTN Drive Shaft for almost 10 years, and then transferred ...

James "Jimmy" Brooking, of Norman, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his close friends on the afternoon of March 10, 2026. He was 70 years old. Jimmy entered this life on November 15, 1955, in Bedford Indiana.  He was the son of Lora E. and Josephine (Wray) Brooking and the brother to Eddie Brooking, Randy Brooking, and Patricia Brooking Terry, all of whom have preceded.  He grew up in Tunnelton, and graduated from Tunnelton High School. He was a laborer ...

Fairie Janet Thompson, of Vallonia, passed away on the early morning of February 22, 2026, at Hoosier Health & Living of Brownstown. She was 89. Janet entered this life in Washington County, Indiana near New Philadelphia on December 29, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Ernest Glen and Edna Mae (Woods) Dismore. The family moved to Vallonia about 1939 when her father went to work for Bundy Bros. Mill Fleet Garage. She attended Vallonia School and graduated in 1954. After graduating, ...

Robert W. Brooking, of Brownstown, passed away on the morning of February 10, 2026, at Schneck Medical Center with his family by his side. He was 55. Bobby entered this life on April 15, 1970, to the loving parents of Robert and Janet (Stabler) Brooking. He was the older brother to Marcella. He grew up in Leesville and was a graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School. After graduation, Bobby decided to go and serve in the US Navy. He served on the USS Nimitz for 6 years. He would have ...

Julia Anna (Judy) Shrake, of Seymour, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, December 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 86. Judy entered this life on January 15, 1939, in Shelbyville, Indiana. She was the daughter of Charles and Stella (Gentry) Woodruff. She attended Shelbyville Central Schools and attended dance school for ballet. She was a devoted Navy wife for a number of years, during her first marriage, calling several states home before returning to ...

Bonnie Louise Weddell Bowman, of Medora, passed away at Schneck Medical Center just a few minutes shy of her 78th birthday on December 5, 2025. Born at the family home in Clear Spring, Bonnie entered this life on December 6, 1947. She was the last of six children born to Theodore and Myrtle (Cole) Weddell. She was the sister to Ted, Don, Alta Mae, Wanda Faye, Judy and Betty. She grew up in Clear Spring before marrying the love of her life. On July 18, 1965, she was united in marriage to ...

Ruth Joann Weddell Smith, of Medora, passed away on the morning of November 14, 2025, at Hoosier Health and Living with her daughters by her side, she was 99 years old. Joann entered this life on October 13, 1926, in Medora Indiana. She was the second born to Ralph and Mabel (Brown) Weddell and the sister to Melvin and Jane. She grew up on the Carr Owen Township line and was a graduate of Clear Spring High School.  She was united in marriage to Howard “Howdy” Smith on June ...