Paula Rae Chapman, 68, of New Ross, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at The Waters of Covington. She was born March 11, 1957, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late George and Edith Rae (Murphy) Goist.

Following high school, Paula served her country honorably in the United States Navy for four years.

She is survived by two brothers, George A. Goist of Wichita, Kansas and Kenneth Goist of Seattle, Washington.

No services are planned at this time.

Porter and Hunt Funeral Home & Crematory in Jamestown has been entrusted with her cremation arrangements.