All Obituaries

Ricky W. Jones age 66 of Paoli, passed away September 21, 2022, at Paoli Health and Living Community. He was born May 20, 1956 to parents, James and Eula Mae Jones. He was retired from the local 181 operators union. He is survived by: Companion- Jackie Tillett of Paoli Sons- Corey Gilstrap (Josey) of Marengo & Cody Jones of Denver, CO 1- Grandson- Rylan Leigham-Ray Jones Brothers- Steve Jones of Paoli & Terry Jones of Orleans Ricky is preceded in death by brothers- Paul, David...

Kinder "Bud" Wininger passed into eternal rest on September 21, 2022. Bud lived his life for the Lord along with his loving wife. He married Wanda Jean Sturgeon on July 19, 1950. Together they had six children and were devoted to one another until her death on April 29, 2014. Bud was a retired mechanic for Peterbilt of Louisville and he was also a member of Salem Church of the Nazarene.  Bud is survived by: Son: Danny Wininger (Marquetta) of Paoli Daughter:...

Sudie B. Tolbert, 96, of Paoli passed away on September 6, 2022 at Springs Valley Meadows of French Lick. She was born September 16, 1925 in Youngs Creek to parents, Roy and Hattie (Williams) McBride. She first married Merle Wilson who preceded her in death in 1985. Then she married Paul Poe who passed away in 2003. Most recently she was married to Cecil Tolbert who preceded her in death in 2012. Sudie was a self-employed beautician for 49...

Margaret Ann Gugel, age 88 of French Lick, passed away on August 29, 2022 at IU Health Bedford Hospital. She was born July 13, 1934 in Saginaw, MI to parents, Albert and Katherine (Oestreicher) Reinke. She married Richard Gugel on December 27, 1998. Margaret was a retired dressmaker and seamstress. She attended the Faith Lutheran Church of Salem. Survivors include:  Children: D'Lorah Evans of Odessa, TX, M'Liss Evans of Midland, TX, David Evans...

Marilyn K. Bivins, age 61, passed away August 22, 2022 at Paoli Health and Living Community. She was born February 12, 1961 to parents Vern and Hilma (Morgan) Rutherford. She married Michael Bivins on November 21, 1998. Marilyn was a former employee of Jay C Foods Plus in Bedford, Indiana. She was also a volunteer for Valeene and Shawswick Fire Departments. She loved helping others and supported the Angel Tree and Red Cross Drive. Some of Marilyn's favorite hobbies were fishing,...

Mary Jean Benham, age 91, passed away on August 22, 2022. She was born on April 12, 1931 to parents Walter Batman & Chloie (Vance) Batman. She married Irvin Lee Benham on May 27, 1949. Mary was a homemaker and attended the Church of God in English, Indiana.  Survivors include: Daughters: Vicki Terrell of Marengo & Trish & Larry Moore of Paoli Sons: Philip Benham of English, Doug & Fran Benham of Kokomo, Greg & Tammy Benham of Bloomington, &...

Alma Fern Cooksey, age 85, passed away on August 17, 2022. She was born on August 5, 1937 to parents Zelbert Denzil King & Virginia A. Staninger King. Alma married Roger L. Cooksey on November 16, 1979. She enjoyed taking care of others as she worked as a registered nurse for 25 years. Alma attended the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Jeffersonville, Indiana. She volunteered at the Salvation Army and local food pantry. Alma was a member of the Cherokee Nation and she had a...

Melvin "Carlo" Payton age 75, of Paoli, died August 16, 2022 at Paoli Health & Living Community. He was born April 18, 1947, in Paoli to parents Vance C. and Mildred (Gardner) Payton.  Carlo was retired from the first chance center, he was a member of the Christian faith and will be remembered by the community as an avid recycler with a big smile. Survivors include: Sisters- Judy Payton of Paoli, Ruth Busick (Steve) of Paoli; Brother - Danny Payton of...

Bobby Wade Myers, age 70, peacefully entered into rest on August 16, 2022 at the University of Louisville Hospital. He was born April 11, 1952, to parents Norman Wade & Mary Mae (Doan) Myers. He married Peggy Dixon December 5, 1970. Bobby was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. He retired from the U.S. Census Bureau of Jeffersonville, CGG  and from Western Geo Physical where he worked on a ship for a year. He was a member of the Paoli Church of Christ and helped at Spring...

Jane A. Sizemore, age 62, passed away on August 15, 2022 at her home. She was born on December 12, 1959 in Louisville, KY to parents Farris A. Wilson Jr. & Roberta Carol (Baker) Wilson. Jane married Fred Sizemore on May 24, 1981. She was a 1978 graduate from Atherton High School, and she later completed her BA in Science at Indiana University and her MA at Indiana Wesleyan. She was retired from Pekin School Corporation where she was an art teacher for over 27 years. Jane...