Obituaries

Dec 17, 2021

Michael Lowell Doan, age 70, of Paoli passed away on December 17, 2021 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born August 15, 1951 to parents Russell Lowell & Marie (Chastain) Doan. Mike was a self-employed carpenter for over 30 years.

Survivors include:

Sons- Shannon Doan (Amy) of Paoli & Glen Kerby

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Dec 13, 2021

N. Dale Kendall, 83, passed away December 13, 2021 at IU Bloomington Hospital. He was born August 27, 1938 in Paoli to parents Norman J. & Blanche (Padgett) Kendall. He married Carolyn Murphy on May 20, 1960. Dale was a Veteran of the U. S. Army. He was a member of the Paoli Church of Christ and former president...

Dec 10, 2021

Nancy Ann Manship, 79, of Paoli, passed away December 10, 2021 at her home. She was born August 10, 1942 in Paoli to parents, Elmer & Ethel Longest. Nancy retired from Home Interiors & Gifts Inc. She loved crafts, decorating and buying houses to remodel and sell.

Survivors include:

Sons: Scott Manship & wife, Nancy...

Dec 9, 2021

Gerald "Shorty" Moore Dunn Jr., 59, passed away at IU Health Paoli Hospital on December 9, 2021. He was born February 18, 1962, in Salem to parents Gerald Moore Dunn Sr. & Bobbie Ann (Keith) Apple. Gerald was a retired construction worker.

Survivors include:

Companion & Caregiver- Arlene Froman of Paoli

Sons- Roger...

Dec 8, 2021

Richard Frederick Gugel Jr. passed away December 8, 2021 at his daughter's home in West Baden. He was born March 1, 1931 in Saginaw, Michigan to parents Richard Frederick Adam & Elfriede Hedwig (Finke) Gugel. He first married Louise Christine Felzke Gugel on June 24, 1957. She preceded in death on November 9, 1997. He then married Margaret Ann...

Dec 7, 2021

Dylan Timothy Cole passed away December 7, 2021 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany. He was born March 10, 1993 in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania to parents Hopeland & Brenda (Satterfield) Cole. Dylan was a member of the Orange County Special Olympics, and he attended the Little Mission Church in Hardinsburg.

Survivors include:

Parents: Hopeland...

Dec 6, 2021

William Charles Taylor, 77, of French Lick, passed away December 6, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 17, 1944, in Jefferson, Missouri to parents William Taylor & Lorraine (Hutchenson) Taylor More. William was an employee of an Auto Parts store in Layfette, Indiana.

Survivors include:

Daughter: Melissa Williamson of Florida

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Dec 4, 2021

Janice Coy, 84, of Marengo, passed away December 4, 2021 at Paoli Health and Living Community. She was born August 2, 1937 in Cynthiana, KY to parents, Ernest & Ruth (Clouth) Whalen. Janice worked as a high school English teacher and formerly attended Lair Methodist Church of Cynthania, KY.

She is survived by:

Husband- Michael...

Nov 30, 2021

Claude Edward Sergent, 64, of Orleans, passed away November 30, 2021. He was born March 16, 1957 in Whitesburg, KY to parents, Morris & Mattie (Lucas) Sergent. He married Carol (Balog) Sergent October 2, 2004. Claude was a retired truck driver for Priority Trucking of Mississippi. He was also a member and  former officer for A.B.A.T.E of Indiana.

Nov 24, 2021

Mary Jo Ann Adams, 87, of Orleans, passed away November 24, 2021 at IU Health Hospice House of Bloomington. She was born May 12, 1934 in Louisville, KY to parents, William & Evelyn (Harrod) Breitenback. She was a retired clerk for the Midwest Inn of Paoli.

Survivors include:

Son- Steven B. Adams of Orleans

Nov 23, 2021

Rosemary Elizabeth Noble, 92, passed away November 23, 2021 at Garden Villa Nursing Home in Bedford. Rosemary was born October 1, 1929 in Harrison County and was the daughter of Daniel and Bernadine Radcliffe. Her husband, Bob Noble preceded her in death. Rosemary was a graduate of Indiana University and taught school in Orleans and Paoli. She was also...

Nov 22, 2021

Gerald Lee "Tiny" McMahel passed away on November 22, 2021, at Paoli Health & Living Community. He was born June 10, 1941, in English, to parents Noble "Bunk" & Alta Hazel (Spears) McMahel. He married Ruby (Babcock) McMahel on March 31, 1962. He was a U. S. Army Veteran. Gerald was also retired from Essex formerly of Orleans. He...

Nov 12, 2021

Marjorie Ann Banks was born on May 10, 1948, in Washington County, Indiana. An active  member of the Hardinsburg Christian Church for over 50 years, she served as treasurer, teacher, bible school leader, choir member and, as she always loved to sing songs of praise, a frequent soloist. As a young girl, she had the opportunity to live in...

Nov 10, 2021

George Allen Wisehart Jr., 77, of Paoli, passed away November 10, 2021, at Paoli Health & Living Community. He was born December 20, 1943, in New Albany, to George Allen Sr. & Olive (Bobbitt) Wisehart. He married Edith (Vernon) Wisehart on November 24, 1966. He was a U. S. Army Veteran. George was also a retired carpenter. He was...

Nov 8, 2021

Georgeann Shepard, 78 of French Lick, passed away November 8, 2021 at Linda E. White Hospice House of Evansville. She was born December 5, 1942 in Paoli to parents, George & Martha June (Qualkenbush) Brown. She married William Shepard Jr. September 27, 1961. Georgeann was retired from Forest Wood Products of Jasper.

She is survived by:

Nov 4, 2021

Charles L. Richardson, 88, of Paoli, passed away November 4 at Paoli Health and Living Community. He was born February, 24, 1933 in Marengo, to parents, Hughes & Ruby (Vanlaningham) Richardson. He was retired from Schmit Cabinet formerly of New Salisbury.

Survivors include:

Daughters- Marilyn Uebelhor of Paoli; Karen Weaver of French Lick, Wendy Uppencamp...

Oct 21, 2021

Alvia "Ralph" Payton, 63, of Orleans, passed away October 21, 2021 at his home. He was born February 17, 1958 in Fort Knox, KY to parents, Alvia W. Payton & Julia Ann (Harris) Payton. He was retired from Liner Products of Paoli.

Survivors include:

Daughter- Patricia Dawn Payton-Goddard (Dean) of Valdosta, GA

Grandchildren-...

Oct 20, 2021

Jerry Lee Bird, 76, of Paoli, passed away October 20, 2021 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born July 24, 1945 in French Lick, to Beatrice June Bird. He married Betty E. Condra  on May 11, 1969. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran & Purple Heart Recipient. Jerry was retired Assistant Chief of Police at the Naval...

Oct 15, 2021

Owen D. Simpson, 74, of Paoli, passed away October 15, 2021 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born January 29, 1947 in Marengo, to parents, Daniel & Crystal (Boss) Simpson. He married Marsha Beier May 18, 2001. Owen was retired  from Calcar Quarries and he was a US Navy Veteran.

Survivors include:

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Oct 11, 2021

Larry R. Thompson, 67, of Marengo, died October 11, 2021, at Baptist Health Floyd. He was born November 24, 1953, in Louisville, KY to parents, Elmo & Jeanette (Wolf) Thompson. He was retired from Jasper Engines.

Survivors include:

Son - Larry "Mackenzie" Thompson of Marengo

2 Brothers - Thomas Thompson of Medora &...