All Obituaries

Kenneth Allen Balog, 65 of Paoli, passed away January 19, 2022 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born March 29, 1956 in Hammond, IN to Klazina (VanTil) Groome. He married Donna (Whitmore) Mooney September 29, 1979.  Kenneth was a Indiana State Prison Correctional Officer in Michigan City, IN and he attended Zion Holiness Church in Portage, IN.  Survivors include:  Daughters- Tracy Harston of Portage & Sheila Balog of Goshen Son- Daniel Balog of Orlando,...

Virginia H. "Jennie" McGrady Close, age 97, passed away on January 17, 2022 at home. She was born August 10, 1924 in Anderson to parents John P. & Ethel P. (Day) Burkert. Virginia married the love of her life, John G. Close, on May 25, 2002 when they reconnected after 60 years of being apart, and made their home in Paoli until his death in 2008. Virginia was a homemaker. She also attended St. Mary's of Alexandria, IN, Monroe Jr. High School, and New Hope Christian...

Charles "Chuck" Lee Ferree Jr, 63 of Paoli, passed away January 14, 2022, at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born October 14, 1958, in Salem to parents, Charles Lee Sr. & Georgia (Condra) Ferree. He married Marsha Ray on September 27, 1991. Chuck was employed as an EV5 Custodian at French Lick Resort. He retired from volunteering for the Paoli Southeast Township Fire Dept for 30 years and he was a member of Orange County Amateur Radio Club...

Zachary Nicholas Taylor Best, 24, of Paoli, passed away January 10, 2022. He was born November 21, 1997 in Paoli to parents, Nathan Best & Amanda Harkness. He married Sandra Victoria Rodriguez August 22, 2021. Zachary worked as a server at Hacienda el Asadero of Paoli. He loved his family, his wife and daughter very much. He loved to dance and was always making dancing videos from the time he was two. He was passionate about wrestling in high school and he definitely had an interest in...

Gloria J. Hickman, 80 of Paoli, passed away January 12, 2022 at IU Health Bedford Hospital. She was born August 2, 1941 in French Lick to parents, Albert G. & Mary G. (Scott) Hickman. Gloria worked at Essex formerly of Orleans. She attended Harvest Community Church of Mitchell.  Survivors include:  Son- Lemuel E. Hickman of Louisville Sister- Mary L. Hickman of Paoli Brother- Paul R. Hickman of Paoli There will be a graveside service for Gloria J. Hickman at 1pm...

John William "Bill" Cook, age 69, passed away on January 7, 2022, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born December 26, 1952, in Paoli to parents Charles T "Bud" Cook & Helen B (White) Cook. Bill married Vieneta "Sue" Cook on October 12, 1973. He worked as a Journeyman lineman for over 30 years and was formerly a Mason.  Survivors include: Daughters: Tara Terrell of Paoli & Tracy King of Taswell Brothers: Larry...

Susie Jane Roach, 81, of Paoli, passed away December 31, 2021 at her home. She was born December 19, 1940 in Shoals to parents, James V. & Irene (Gammon) Mattox. She married Edmond Roach in 1960. Susie retired from Paoli High School Cafeteria after working there for over 21 years. She attended New Hope Christian Church.  Survivors include:  Son- Eddie Roach of Paoli Granddaughters- Amanda Roach Bloomer (Bart) of Corydon & Chelsea Roach of French Lick Sisters-...

Donna Fay Breeding, 62, of Paoli, passed away December 27, 2021 at Norton Hospital of Louisville. She was born June 3, 1959 in Ft. Knox, KY to parents, Donald & Katherine (Lawrence) Baker. She married Jesse Breeding June 26, 1982. Donna was a former teller for Old National Bank of Paoli and she attended St. John's Pentecostal Church of Greenville. Survivors Include:  Husband- Jesse Breeding of Paoli Daughters- Amy Lynn Breeding of Milltown & Hannah Kay Breeding...

Shirley A. Quasebarth, 78, of Eckerty, passed away December 21, 2021 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. She was born May 31, 1943 in Hammond to parents, Edwin & Sarah (Ooms) DeVries. She married Donald E. Quasebarth June 10, 1961 and he preceded her in death on May 14, 1998. Shirley was a retired nurses aid and she attended Cedar Ridge Seventh Day Adventist Church of Paoli.  Survivors include: Sons- Donald Quasebarth and wife, Donna of Birdseye & Mark Quasebarth and wife, Sarah of...

Ethel Marie Nelson, age 80, passed away on December 24 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. She was born April 20, 1941 in Marengo, Indiana to parents Hughes Richardson & Ruby (Vanlaningham) Richardson. Ethel married Melvin Nelson September 5, 1962. She was retired from the Family Resource Center located in Paoli. She was a member of the Higher Ground United Pentecostal Church in French Lick.  Survivors Include: Daughter: Phyllis (Mike) Hill of Orleans Son: Dennis (Lisa) Nelson of...