All Obituaries

Marshall Stephenson, 49, passed away on June 25, 2022. He was born October 5, 1972, to Steve and Christiane (Brookshire) Stephenson. He married Monica Holzbog on January 24, 2009. Marshall was a member of the Highfill Chapel General Baptist Church of Taswell. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. Marshall loved his children, family, and dogs deeply. He was a diehard Green Bay Packers fan. Marshall was a hard worker and loved being with people, especially working on cars...

Les Enlow, 72 of Jasper, passed away June 24, 2022 at his home. He was born July 11, 1949 in Mt. Vernon, IL to parents. Walter "Bill" & Mary (Ashbaugh) Enlow. Les attended the First Baptist Church of Jasper. He worked at several area restaurants through the years and he enjoyed fill-in word puzzles.  Survivors include:  Sisters- Donna Jackson of Jasper & Julie Dearing of North Carolina Brothers- Rickie Enlow of Huntingburg & Tom Enlow of Missouri Several...

Janet Joyce Erma "JJ" Patton, a resident of Garden Villa nursing home in Bedford, IN, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 4, 2022. JJ was a sweet and loving little girl who brought a smile to the hearts of many. She was the daughter of Ermal Everett Patton, who preceded her in death. She is survived by one brother, Michael Patton of Bloomington. Also surviving are: Bonnie Dickey, her aunt and guardian; aunts Vickie (Danny) Kirkman of...

Mark Alan  Kurtz, 66, husband of Gayle (Russell) Kurtz, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 surrounded by his family.  Mark was born January 18, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana, son of the late  Dale Alan and Virginia Mae (Flynn) Kurtz.  He retired from Square D/Schneider Electric, where he was a tool & die maker. Mark was a member of Gano Baptist Church and Pentalpha Masonic Lodge #564.  He enjoyed watching his grandson Bain wrestle and his granddaughter Lilly...

Lester J. New, age 73, passed away June 3, 2022, at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born September 16, 1948, to parents Gilbert and Martha (Britton) New. Lester married Barbara Rose (LaRoche) New on December 12, 1970. He was a Veteran of the National Guard. Lester was retired from Ameren CIPS (Central Illinois Public Service) where he was a journeyman lineman. He was a member of the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers).  Survivors include: Wife: Barbara R. New of...

Page Ann Zapien, age 61, passed away on June 1, 2022, at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. She was born December 15, 1960, in Paoli to parents Damon Ray Combs and Lois Ann Richey Combs. Page married Joaquín Zapien on March 23, 1991. She worked as a phlebotomist at IU Health Paoli Hospital.  Survivors include: Husband: Joaquín Zapien of Paoli Sons: Joaquín Tyler "JT" Zapien & wife, Whitney of Orleans & Miguel Angel Zapien...

Marvin T. Michael, age 78, of Paoli, passed away May 29, 2022 at his home. He was born May 26, 1944 in Noblesville to parents, Marvin Roy & Bernell A. (Bass) Michael. Marvin was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He was a retired electrician at Fort Benjamin Harris.  Survivors include: Son- Tom Michael & wife, Shelly of Piedmont, OK Grandsons- Austin Michael & Trevin Michael both of Piedmont, OK  Sister- Ann Goudy of...

  Neva Newlin Wheeler, 96 of Paoli, IN passed away Wednesday, May 25 at IU Health Paoli Hospital where she was admitted the day before.   Neva was born June 17, 1925, to Walter and Ada (Hall) Newlin in Paoli. She was married to Terry A. Wheeler on June 5, 1943, in Champaign-Urbana, IL.  Neva raised her family and worked in the Orange County Treasurer’s office while Terry and his brother, W. C. Wheeler, owned and operated Wheeler Bros....

James Walter "Jim" Dean, age 81, passed away on May 12, 2022, at his home. He was born in Rose Hill, VA on June 19, 1940, to parents Emmett Lee Dean & Dora (Martin) Dean Millard. Jim married Rebecca Dean on October 30, 1966. He was a U. S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. James was also a retired engineer technician at Crane. He was a member of the Syria Christian Church of Orleans. He also served as a Deacon, Elder, Sunday School Secretary, and...

Bert "Roger" Lankford, age 91, of Paoli, passed away May 8, 2022 at his home. He was born May 11, 1930 in Paoli to parents Dayton and Nelly (Hall) Lankford. He married Ethel Louise Runyon on November 11, 1950. Roger was a retired farmer and he was a member of Prospect Church of Christ of Prospect. Survivors include: Wife- Ethel Louise Lankford of Paoli  Daughter- Joy Ann Grimes of Paoli  Sons- Steven Lankford of Spencer, Roger David Lankford and Van Lankford both of...