Obituaries

Jul 26, 2022

Dorothy "Dottie" B. Gardiner, 85 of New Albany, formerly of English passed away July 26, 2022. She was born June 17, 1937 in New Albany to parents, Stuart & Dorothy (Grossback) Jenkins. She married John H. Gardiner May 26,1961. Dottie was retired from Chase Bank and she was a member of Lincoln Hills United Methodist Church of English.

Jul 23, 2022

Tina Marie Wilder-Morlan, 45 of Paoli, passed away July 23, 2022 at University of Louisville Hospital. She was born July 4, 1977 in Bedford to parents, Richard Wilder & Cynthia Grimes. Tina cherished her four grandchildren. She worked as a CNA at Springs Valley Meadows of French Lick.

Survivors include:

Daughter: Olivia Morlan of Paoli...

Jul 23, 2022

Leo R. Brown, 78, of Paoli passed away July 23, 2022 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born February 13, 1944 in Washington, IN to parents Roscoe S. & Floy (Nipper) Brown. He married Margaret A. Wilson on November 26, 1966. Leo was retired from Dana Corp. & also worked as a distributor for Coca Cola....

Jul 13, 2022

Bill White, 86, of Paoli, IN, passed away peacefully in Chicago on July 13, 2022.  Bill is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Ada White and is survived by his sister, Judy, his wife, Jocelyn, his children, Heidi, John, Will, Matthew, Dusty, Laura, Emily, and Cameron, 24 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.  Born in Attleboro, MA in 1935,...

Jul 10, 2022

Stephen W. Morell, 74, of Paoli, passed away July 10 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born November 22, 1947 in Indianapolis to parents, William Rex & Beatrice (Perdue) Morell. He married Pauline Day October 14, 1989. Stephen was a veteran of the U.S. National Guard. He was retired from Summit Trucking and a member of...

Jul 10, 2022

Beverly was born in Scottsburg, IN August 19, 1946. Her parents were Carol Thomas Lane and Beulah Adele (Toney) Lane. She was a 1964 graduate of Paoli High School. In 1967 She received her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Indiana State University of Terre Haute. In 1971 received a Master's in Education from Indiana University Bloomington. Beverly came from...

Jun 30, 2022

Roxanne Kemple age 65, of Paoli, passed away at her home June 30, 2022. She was born July 22, 1956 in Paoli to parents, Kenneth D. & Marie R. (Scott) Myers. She married Terry L. Kemple August 23, 1986. Roxanne was a beloved member of the community. She worked as a Teacher at Throop Elementary School, attended Paoli Friends...

Jun 25, 2022

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...

Jun 24, 2022

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:

Jun 4, 2022

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...

Jun 3, 2022

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...

Jun 3, 2022

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...

Jun 1, 2022

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:

May 29, 2022

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-...

May 25, 2022

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...

May 12, 2022

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...

May 8, 2022

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...

May 1, 2022

Mary Lynette "Nettie" Wright, age 75, passed away May 1, 2022 at Indian Creek Nursing Home of Corydon. She was born September 26, 1946 in Fort Hood, TX to parents, Richard Kenneth & Yolanda Mae (Bunton) Fortner. She married Leroy Wright November 21, 1973. Nettie was a retired tax preparer and she was a member of Rock Springs Community...

Apr 30, 2022

Dianna Marie Jones, age 74 of Orleans, was born in Jonesville, VA on July 9, 1947, to parents, James & Mae (Marion) Jones. She passed away on April 30 at her home. She was retired from Walmart and attended Little Mission Church of Hardinsburg.

She is survived by:

Brothers- Rick Jones & Steve Jones both...

Apr 22, 2022

Charles O. Terrell, age 79 of Marengo, passed away April 22, 2022 at IU Health Bedford Hospital. He was born September 5, 1942 in Spencer to parents, Glen & Maude (Burks) Terrell. He married Vicki Benham on November 25, 1989.  Charles was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. He was retired from the Laborers Union Local 741. He was of...