Bonnie J Lindsey

Born: Sun., Feb. 18, 1940
Died: Thu., Nov. 7, 2013

Bonnie Lindsey, age 73, of French Lick, passed away on Thursday, November 7th, 2013 at Medco Health and Rehabilitation in French Lick, Indiana.   

Bonnie was born on February 18th, 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky to Frank A. Stitch and Rachel “Woodson” Stitch.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Bonnie married Hilbert “Hib” Lindsey on March 17th, 1956 and he survives. 

Bonnie graduated from Springs Valley High School with the Class of 1964, raised her two children and later graduated from Oakland City College. She taught 1st Grade at Springs Valley Elementary School for several years and was known by her students as “Miss Bonnie”. Over her life she was a member of Tri-Kappa, PEO, the founder of a local ladies book club, member of Jasper Bridge Club and a local Euchre Club. 

After her retirement, she and Hib went to Florida every winter to enjoy the sun, beach and in the evening they celebrated the setting of the sun.  She had a lifelong interest in improving opportunities of the local youth through education. 

Bonnie is survived by:  Husband Hilbert “Hib” Lindsey French Lick, Indiana; (1) Son Mark Lindsey French Lick, Indiana; (1) Daughter Susan “Lindsey” Walter French Lick, Indiana; (3) Brothers Frank Stitch Dallas, Texas, Mike Stitch Tulsa, Oklahoma, Paul Stitch Baton Rouge, Louisiana; (5)  Grandchildren Adam Lindsey, Cory Lindsey, Kara Lindsey, Allison Perzinski and Sophia Walter; (5) Great-Grandchildren Gabriel Lindsey, Gracye Lindsey, Zachary Lindsey, Lyla Lindsey and Henry Aloysues Perzinski. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, November 17th, 2013 at the Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends at the Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home on Saturday, November 16th, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM and on Sunday, November 17th, 2013 from 12:00 (noon) until the time of service.
Doug Finney will officiate. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Springs Valley Education Fund in memory of Bonnie. Memorial contributions are C/O, Orange County Community Foundation, 112 West Water Street, Paoli, Indiana 47454. 

Arrangements are in the care of the Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home, 9640 West State Road 56, French Lick, Indiana 47432. 

David McCarty

Born: Tue., Jan. 7, 1947

Died: Wed., Nov. 6, 2013

David L. McCarty , age  66, of French Lick, Indiana passed away November 6, 2013, 2013 at I. U. Health, Paoli, Indiana. 

He was born on January 7, 1947 in Orange County to Warren Lewis McCarty and Jean Majors McCarty. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, (1) Brother, Barry Warren McCarty. 

He was a member of the Sons of American Legion, French Lick, IN. He was a 1965 graduate of Springs Valley High School. 
He was a Dental Lab Technician at Messer Dental Laboratory in Grandview, Missouri.   

He is survived by: 
Sisters: Sue Self West Baden, Indiana : Sherry Lynn, Shawn Tracy, Debbie

Cremation was chosen.  Burial will be at a later date at Wininger’s Cemetery. 

Arrangements are in the care of Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home 9640 W. State Rd. 56 French Lick, In. 47432 

Robin R. Jones

·          June 1, 1957 - November 3, 2013

·           Shoals, Indiana

 Robin R. Jones, 56, of Shoals, passed away on November 3, 2013 at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. He was born on June 1, 1957 in Dubois County, Indiana to William "Bill" and Janie (Vogel) Jones.

He attended Springs Valley Schools. Robin was the owner/operator of Jones Trucking. He loved mushroom hunting and he enjoyed spending countless hours doing his own mechanical work in his garage.

He is survived by his longtime companion, Debbie Montgomery of Shoals Two sons, Nathan Jones and Brittany Blaker of Shoal,s Roy Montgomery and Teresa Jo Lundy of Shoals, One daughter, Melissa Dobson of Shoals, Six granddaughters, Brooklyn Dobson, Adriane Dobson-Payne, Alexis Jones, McKenzieJones, Attikka Blaker, and Brazelea Lents, all of Shoals, One brother, James and Tonya Jones of Paoli, Two sisters, Candi and Scott Jones of Medora, Susie and Mark Roach of French Lick. He was preceded in death by one son in infancy and his parents.

Visitation will be held from 4-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at the Queen-Lee Funeral Home in Shoals. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. Rev. John Moffatt will officiate the service. Condolences may be made to the family at www.queenlee.com

 
David Richard Wilson, 66, of Cuzco, passed away at 11:00 PM, Sunday, October 6, 2013 at his residence.

David was born May 4, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to Alonzo and Violet (McDonald) Wilson. He married Charlottia “Charlie” Burkeen on January 2, 1981 and she survives.

David was a 1965 graduate of Gary Lew Wallace High School and had previously owned the Cuzco Store. He enjoyed music, especially playing guitars.

He is survived by his mother, Violet Wilson of Jasper, wife, Charlottia “Charlie” Wilson of Cuzco, son, Phil McCoy of Calvert City, Kentucky, daughters, Nicole Littrell and Victoria Butler both of Crown Point and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers, Gary Wilson of Duncan, Oklahoma and Larry Wilson of Spring, Texas and a sister, Joann Carter of Rensselaer.

Preceding him in death were his father, Alonzo Wilson and a sister, Carol Yurko.

Cremation was chosen as final disposition. There will be no services. T.L. Pinnick Mortuary, 785 South Bears Bend Road, French Lick, is in charge of arrangements.

Magaleen (Kellams) Archer,
Courtesy of Chiquita Heckler Baker

 Born: Wed. Mar 1, 1922
Died: Sun. Jan 12,

 Magaleen “Kellams” Archer, age 91, of West Baden Springs, Indiana passed away on January 12th, 2014 at her residence.   

Magaleen was born on March 1st, 1922 in French Lick, Indiana to Raymond Kellams and Effie “McKeighen” Kellams. 

She married Everett Archer on August 7th, 1940 and he survives.  She was preceded in death by her parents and (4) Sisters – Ethel Qualkenbush, Sadie Kinsey, Kathleen Wells and Margaret Sugarman. 

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Baden Springs, a member of the Moore's Ridge United Methodist Church in French Lick and a 1941 Graduate of the French Lick High School. 

She was a retired beautician. She enjoyed traveling with her husband Everett to art shows where they sold Everett’s handmade items. 

Magaleen is survived by:   Husband Everett Archer of West Baden Springs, Indiana (2) Sons Gary Archer (Diana) of Howe, Indiana Jeff Archer (Janice) of Eckerty, Indiana (1) Daughter Barbara Schaum (Carl) of Madison, Indiana (1)Sister Betty Stanfield of French Lick, Indiana (5) Grandchildren (17) Great-Grandchildren (1) Great-Great Grandchild 

The Funeral Service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 17th, 2014 at the Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home in French Lick, Indiana. Friends may call from 11:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home on Friday.  Officiating Bud Kielhorn.  Burial will be at Moore's Ridge Cemetery, French Lick, Indiana. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Moore's Ridge Cemetery Fund C/O Donna Breeden, 3927 S. County Road 650 W., French Lick, Indiana 47432 or to the First Baptist Church in West Baden Springs, Indiana 47469.  Arrangements are in the care of the Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home, 9640 West State Road 56, French Lick, Indiana 47432.