Obituaries

Aug 16, 2022

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...

Aug 16, 2022

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...

Aug 15, 2022

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...

Aug 13, 2022

Rodney L. Cross, age 82 of Orleans, passed away on August 13, 2022, at Paoli Health and Living Community. He was born June 12, 1940, in Clear Creek, Indiana to parents, Albert and Kathryn (Stodgill) Cross. He married Janet Manship on December 9, 1966. Rodney was a US Air Force veteran and retired machinist at Excel Manufacturing of Seymour....

Aug 13, 2022

Alma Jean Qualkinbush, age 84 of French Lick, IN entered into eternal rest on August 13, 2022. She was born in Shoals, IN on January 3, 1938 to Bert and Essie Emmons.

She is preceded in death by her parents, (3) Sisters: Louise Harrison, Lois Jones and Ruth Emmons (3) Brothers: Walter Tan Emmons, Bert Bud Emmons...

Aug 8, 2022

Stephen C. Byfield, age 74, of Paoli, passed away on August 8, 2022, at his home. He was born May 4, 1948, in Winamac, IN to parents Charles Franklin & Nancy Marie (Hathaway) Byfield.  Stephen married Nancy Ellen Wheeler on March 20, 1976. He graduated from Purdue University College of Pharmacy and worked as a pharmacist for 38 years...

Jul 28, 2022

Edward A. Aikman, 44, of Paoli, passed away July 28, 2022 at his home. He was born August 9, 1977 in Chicago, IL to parents, Kurt & Danielle Aikman. He studied automotive at Ivy Tech College. Edward married Amanda Cooper Aikman October 17, 2020 and she preceded him in death December 3, 2020.  Edward formerly worked at Advanced Auto...

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.

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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.

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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.

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