Obituaries

Jan 22, 2023

Juanita J. Brigman, 80 of Paoli, passed away January 22, 2023 at her home. She was born July 5, 1942 in Orleans to parents Willis L. & Helen (Woody) Hodges.  She married David C. Brigman October 27, 1985 and he preceded her in death January 14, 1997. Juanita worked as a certified nursing assistant for several years and was...

Jan 19, 2023

Lawrence "Larry" Benson, age 86 of French Lick, passed away on January 19, 2023 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born on April 17, 1936 in Gratiot, WI to parents Maurice and Margaret (Hess) Benson. Larry married Ardith Osterday on June 1, 1957. He enjoyed watching and feeding his backyard birds, making wood crafts, and reading.

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Jan 16, 2023

Richard Lawrence “Dick” Teaford, Sellersburg, IN passed from this life on January 16, 2023. He was born Oct. 16, 1940 in Paoli, IN to Francis Richard and Vivian Moneta McCoy Teaford.  Richard was a patient, loving, caring father and gentle man to all who knew him.

Richard graduated from Paoli High school in 1958 and studied at...

Jan 15, 2023

Donald W. Kendall, 75, of Paoli, passed away January 15, 2023 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born March 18, 1947 in French Lick to parents, Everett Elwood &Verla (Arlene) Kendall. Donald was a Veteran of the U. S. Army and retired Light Wheel heavy machine operator for the Army. Donald also worked maintenance and was an instructor...

Jan 15, 2023

James N. Roberts, 70, of Fredericksburg, passed away on January 15, 2023, at Norton Hospital of Louisville. He was born September 22, 1952, in Mitchell to his parents, Herman & Alma Ruth (Grissom) Roberts. He married Joanne Duncan on July 6, 1997. James was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a self-employed contractor.

Survivors include:

Wife-...

Jan 11, 2023

Ronald E. Jones, 80, of Orleans, passed away January 11, 2023 at home. He was born May 5, 1942 in Paoli to parents, Ray Parke & Martha Elizabeth (Stout) Jones. He married Virginia Lee (Brim) Jones November 4, 1960 who preceded him in death on November 1, 2009. Ronald was a retired sprinkler fitter at Brown Sprinkler Corp. of...

2023

Arlene Faye Love, age 84, of Paoli passed away on January 2, 2023 surrounded by family at her daughter's home in Missouri. She was born on November 28, 1938 in Marengo, IN to parents Knoefel Enos & Ermith (Mills) Sloan. Arlene married Norman W. Love, who preceded her in death in 2006, on September 7, 1955. She was a...

Dec 31, 2022

Nancy Lee Tate, age 76 of Paoli (formerly of Maryland), passed away on December 31, 2022 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. She was born on August 19, 1946 in Washington D. C. to parents Grover & Blanche Lee (Reed) Tate. Nancy was a retired bookkeeper for Blue Bell Restaurants, and H& R Block, and she also skated for the...

Dec 22, 2022

Orville "Bubby" Qualters, age 78, of English passed away on December 22, 2022 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. He was born on August 8, 1944 in New Albany to parents William "Bill" & Dorothy Smith Qualters. He married Sandra D. Howard on July 23, 1974. Orville was a Veteran of the United States Army where he served 2 tours...

Dec 20, 2022

Mildred Beatrice Bryant, age 88, of Paoli passed away on December 20, 2022 at her daughter Rhonda's home. She was born in New Albany, IN on June 2, 1934 to parents William M. & Laura (Brim) Davis. Mildred was a homemaker and attended the Valeene Wesleyan Church.

Survivors include:

Daughters: Rhonda A. Cole of Paoli,...

Dec 14, 2022

Lizzie W. Miller, 20 of Orleans, Ind. died Wed. Dec. 14, 2022. Born Oct. 13, 2002, in Orange County a special daughter, to William D. & Emma Miller of the Old Order Amish Church. Sisters and brothers are Anna Stutzman (Reuben), Danny Miller (Ada), David, Reuben, Mary, Sarah, Edna, Saloma, Iva, Jacob & Susie, 6 nieces, and 1 nephew....

Dec 11, 2022

Melissa Rose Gilbert, 56 of Hardinsburg, passed away on December 11, 2022 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany. She was born January 2, 1966, in Salem to parents, Ray and Diana (Paul) Gilbert. Melissa worked as a construction laborer.

Survivors include:

Daughter- Amanda Crecelius Cooper (Jeremy) of Hardinsburg

Sons- Kerry Foutch...

Dec 7, 2022

Patricia Ann Riley, 61 of Clinton, formerly of Paoli, passed away on December 7, 2022, at home. She was born April 12, 1961, in Paoli, to parents, Glendon Carol & Norma Marie(Hollen) Riley. Patricia was a veteran of the National Guard, she studied elementary education at Purdue and worked for Polestra Title Company for 18 years. She also worked...

Dec 3, 2022

Shirley Jean Hopper, 82 of Orleans, passed away on December 3, 2022 at her home. She was born April 7, 1940, in Paoli to parents Merle and June (Compton) Dillard. She married William "Bill" Hopper on April 1, 1955. Shirley was a homemaker and formerly attended Home Mission Church of Rego and Orleans Wesleyan Church.

She is...

Nov 27, 2022

Edmond "Joe" Hackney, 81 of Paoli passed away on November 27, 2022 at his companion's home. He was born June 14, 1941, in Jonesville, VA to parents Carson Hackney Sr. and Melinda Bell (Hopkins) Hackney. Joe was a self-employed contractor and handyman.

He is survived by:

Companion- Sharon Pate of Paoli

Sons-  Timmy...

Nov 26, 2022

In loving memory of our mother, Phyllis Ann (Brown) Warren, who passed away on November 26, 2022 at IU Health Paoli. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She was born on November 2, 1940, to John Brown, Jr. And Juanita (Deich) Brown.

Nov 23, 2022

Tesa Marie Payton, 66, of Paoli, passed away November 23, 2022 at her home. She was born July 4, 1956 in Florida to mother, Frances (Connerly) Scott. She married Joe Payton and worked as a nurses aid for Orange County Hospital.

Survivors include:

Husband-  Joe Payton of Paoli

Daughter- April Deon (Jennifer Field)...

Nov 21, 2022

Maryanne E. Gibson, age 75 of Paoli, passed away on November 21, 2022 at her home. She was born on April 27, 1947 in Indianapolis to parents Richard & Lois (Seamon) Hemelgarn. She was retired from IU Health Paoli Hospital where she worked in the medical billing and coding department.

Survivors include:

Daughter:...

Nov 19, 2022

Grace Free, 94, of Paoli, passed away on November 19 at Paoli Health & Living community. She was born on May 26, 1928 in Valeene to parents, John Benjamin and Maude (Longest) Trinkle. She married Clifford R. Free on March 15, 1947 and he preceded her in death on March 5, 2009. Grace was a homemaker and a member...

Nov 13, 2022

Robert Lee Gordon, 79, of Paoli passed away November 13 at Paoli Health & Living Community. He was born on November 8, 1944, in Detroit, MI to Parents Claude Gordon Jr. and Correne Elizabeth (Wheeler) Gordon.  He married Susan Gordon in April of 2019 and she preceded him in death in July 2021. Robert was a US Army Vietnam...