Obituaries

Jun 18, 2024

Nancy Ann Hobson, age 69, of Paoli, passed away at home on June 18, 2024. Born on September 2, 1954, in Chicago, IL, to Edward Allen and Elaine (Wagoner) Ludick, Nancy had a lively spirit and quirky personality. She worked as a preschool teacher and a nurse's aide but, she was best known for speaking her mind and she was...

Jun 17, 2024

Robert Lindley, a resident of Las Vegas, NV, passed away on June 17, 2024 at the age of 84. 

He was born in Paoli, IN, on May 9, 1940, to Howard and Ruth Lindley. An only child, Bob (as he was known to family and friends) married Cheryl Pemberton on November 10, 1967, and together they built their life in Paoli. 

Bob...

Jun 15, 2024

Shirley Joan Padgett, age 87 of Paoli, passed away on June 15, 2024 at Baptist East Floyd Hospital. She was born on March 31, 1937, in Danville, IL to parents Oscar Jones & Emma (Hunt) Jones. Before retiring, Shirley worked as the secretary for Paoli United Methodist Church for 21 years, as well as being  member she was in the...

Jun 14, 2024

Garold L. Abell, age 92 of Indianapolis formerly of Paoli, passed away on June 14, 2024 at IU Health West Hospital in Avon, IN. He was born on September 7, 1931 in Valeene, IN to parents Noah E. & Nellie Mae (Polen) Abell. He married Norma Jean Stewart on September 1, 1951 who preceded him in death in 2016. Garold...

Jun 4, 2024

Michelle Ann Mohler, born on September 25, 1972, in Monticello, IN, passed away on June 4, 2024, in Orleans, IN. She was a beloved daughter of Ora Ralph Mohler and Carol (Madley) Goodman.Michelle was a homemaker who found fulfillment in caring for her family. She leaves behind memories that will forever be cherished by her surviving family members: her sons...

Jun 4, 2024

When God in His infinite wisdom sees fit to take one His children from our midst, it causes inward pain and sorrow that only those nearest to the loved one can explain. But He knowest best and all we can say is, "Lord, thy will be done". Today we mourn with those whose hearts are heaviest with grief. Because the...

Jun 1, 2024

Noreen Kay Tolbert, age 57 of Orleans, passed away on June 1, 2024 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. She was born in Paoli to parents Edward Lee Garloch & Norma Jean (Hobson) Garloch. Noreen married Michael Tolbert on July 4, 1992. He preceded her in death on December 9, 2015. She was retired from Paoli Inc. Survivors include:Daughter - Jennifer Tolbert...

May 30, 2024

Glenda Daugherty, age 63 of Hardinsburg, passed away May 30, 2024 at her home. She was born November 6, 1960 in Paoli to parents Frank Gardner & Carol (Morgan) Gardner. Glenda married the love of her life, Denny Daugherty on February 24, 1984. She was a retired employee of Sylvan Learning Corp. of Baltimore, MD for 36 years. She was...

May 30, 2024

Richard Haley, age 69 of Paoli, passed away May 30, 2024 at Paoli Health and Living Community. He was born on November 6, 1954 in Salem. His parents were Ronald Lee Haley and Shirley Ann (Higgs), and Claude Rayhill. He was in the United States Marines and retired from Vistion, formerly Ford of Bedford. He was also a member of...

May 24, 2024

James L. Mosson, age 86, of Paoli, passed away on May 24, 2024, at the Paoli Health & Living Community. He was born on April 21, 1938, in French Lick to parents James Merle and Clara Lois (McPherson) Mosson.

James married Shirley Wells in 1956, and she preceded him in death in 2002. In 2008 He married Barbara Martin, who survives...

May 24, 2024

Phillip R. Bruner, age 84, of Orleans, passed away on May 24, 2024, at Paoli Health & Living Community.  Born on March 12, 1940, in Muncie, to parents Ernest Ray Bruner and Lydia A. Wells Bruner, Phillip led a life marked by service and dedication.

He honorably served his country as a US Marine Corps veteran during the Vietnam era, a...

May 6, 2024

Mary Alice (Martin) Riester Caraway, age 92, passed away at Paoli Health & Living Community on May 6, 2024. Born on December 1, 1931, in Edwardsville, Indiana, to parents Herman and Jacie (Miller) Martin, Mary Alice led a life marked by dedication and service. In 1960, she married Lewis “Tank” Riester, who preceded her in death. Later, she married...

May 5, 2024

Mary was born on February 17, 1942 in Mifflin to Willie "Bill" Qualters and Dorothy Smith. She graduated from English High School in 1960, and Married Alvin Green a year later. She loved children and in 1969 God blessed them with one child Jonathan Green.

Preceded her in death were her parents, her Grandmother Minnie Smith Austin...

May 4, 2024

With sadness, the family announces the passing of Phillip Carol Lane, 80, of Valeene Indiana. Phillip passed away May 4, 2024, at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville Kentucky.

Phillip was a 1962 graduate of Paoli High School and he obtained his undergraduate degree from Oakland City College and his master's of Education from Indiana...

May 4, 2024

Gail Elizabeth Ash, born on December 25, 1939, in Sunfish, Kentucky, passed away on May 4, 2024, at her daughter's home in Munford, TN. She was the daughter of Gerden Lee and Ruby Lee (Harell) Durbin. Gail dedicated years of service to GE of Louisville, KY before retiring. She formerly attended Paoli First Baptist Church.

Gail is...

Apr 23, 2024

Robert Eugene Pridemore, 69, of English, passed away April 23, 2024 at home. He was born September 19, 1954 in Mitchell to parents, John Hamilton & Catherine (Grissom) Pridemore. He married Pamela Sue Merritt on March 30, 1991. Robert was a veteran of the Army National Guard. He was retired from Dan Piercy Auto Sales of Bedford. He enjoyed...

Apr 22, 2024

Martha B. Denny, age 94 of Bedford formerly of Paoli, passed away on April 22, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born on February 24, 1930 in Paoli to parents Dayton & Kathleen (Temple) Hudleson. Martha married Harry Denny on October 23, 1948. She was a retired co-owner of the Shakeburger Drive-in restaurant in Paoli....

Apr 19, 2024

Sandra Lee Jones, age 81 of Orleans, passed away on April 19, 2024 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. She was born on August 13, 1942 in Muncie, IN to parents Lawrence Graves & Irene (Deal) Graves. Sandra married Robert S. Jones on May 2, 1963. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing music and exercising.

She is...

Apr 18, 2024

Walter M. Goodpaster, age 65 of West Baden Springs, passed away on April 18, 2024, at home. He was born on March 8, 1959, in Paoli, to parents Walker Hughes & Hallie D. (Flick) Goodpaster. Walter married Valerie Gugel on January 5, 2002. Over the years Walter embraced several jobs including, bartending, truck driver, painter, concrete and transport for...

Apr 16, 2024

Edgar Eldon Duke, 74, of Marengo, passed away on April 16, 2024, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on September 28, 1949, in Marengo to Edgar Charles and Alma (Smith) Duke, Edgar lived a life marked by service and dedication. He served his country as a US Air Force Veteran and he continued his commitment to service...