Obituaries

Jan 17, 2022

Virginia H. "Jennie" McGrady Close, age 97, passed away on January 17, 2022 at home. She was born August 10, 1924 in Anderson to parents John P. & Ethel P. (Day) Burkert. Virginia married the love of her life, John G. Close, on May 25, 2002 when they reconnected after 60 years of being apart, and made their home...

Jan 14, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Lee Ferree Jr, 63 of Paoli, passed away January 14, 2022, at IU Health Paoli Hospital. He was born October 14, 1958, in Salem to parents, Charles Lee Sr. & Georgia (Condra) Ferree. He married Marsha Ray on September 27, 1991. Chuck was employed as an EV5 Custodian at French Lick Resort. He retired from volunteering for...

Jan 12, 2022

Gloria J. Hickman, 80 of Paoli, passed away January 12, 2022 at IU Health Bedford Hospital. She was born August 2, 1941 in French Lick to parents, Albert G. & Mary G. (Scott) Hickman. Gloria worked at Essex formerly of Orleans. She attended Harvest Community Church of Mitchell.

Survivors include:

Son- Lemuel E. Hickman of...

Jan 10, 2022

Zachary Nicholas Taylor Best, 24, of Paoli, passed away January 10, 2022. He was born November 21, 1997 in Paoli to parents, Nathan Best & Amanda Harkness. He married Sandra Victoria Rodriguez August 22, 2021. Zachary worked as a server at Hacienda el Asadero of Paoli. He loved his family, his wife and daughter very much. He loved to...

Jan 7, 2022

John William "Bill" Cook, age 69, passed away on January 7, 2022, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born December 26, 1952, in Paoli to parents Charles T "Bud" Cook & Helen B (White) Cook. Bill married Vieneta "Sue" Cook on October 12, 1973. He worked as a Journeyman lineman for over 30 years and was ...

Dec 31, 2021

Susie Jane Roach, 81, of Paoli, passed away December 31, 2021 at her home. She was born December 19, 1940 in Shoals to parents, James V. & Irene (Gammon) Mattox. She married Edmond Roach in 1960. Susie retired from Paoli High School Cafeteria after working there for over 21 years. She attended New Hope Christian Church.

Survivors...

Dec 27, 2021

Donna Fay Breeding, 62, of Paoli, passed away December 27, 2021 at Norton Hospital of Louisville. She was born June 3, 1959 in Ft. Knox, KY to parents, Donald & Katherine (Lawrence) Baker. She married Jesse Breeding June 26, 1982. Donna was a former teller for Old National Bank of Paoli and she attended St. John's Pentecostal Church of...

Dec 24, 2021

Ethel Marie Nelson, age 80, passed away on December 24 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. She was born April 20, 1941 in Marengo, Indiana to parents Hughes Richardson & Ruby (Vanlaningham) Richardson. Ethel married Melvin Nelson September 5, 1962. She was retired from the Family Resource Center located in Paoli. She was a member of the Higher Ground United...

Dec 22, 2021

Mark Edward Bruner, age 59, passed away on December 22, 2021 at his home. He was born June 14, 1962 in Paoli, Indiana to parents Vance Bruner & Martha (Crecelius) Bruner. Mark married Angela (DeWitt) Bruner on May 18, 1991. He was employed at Cummins Engines of Seymour, Indiana. He was also a member of the Dogwood Community Church...

Dec 21, 2021

Shirley A. Quasebarth, 78, of Eckerty, passed away December 21, 2021 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. She was born May 31, 1943 in Hammond to parents, Edwin & Sarah (Ooms) DeVries. She married Donald E. Quasebarth June 10, 1961 and he preceded her in death on May 14, 1998. Shirley was a retired nurses aid and she attended Cedar Ridge...

Dec 21, 2021

Lonny Lionel Briner Sr., 64, of Paoli, passed away, December 21, 2021 at home, peacefully in his sleep. He was born April 22, 1957 in Madison to parents, William "Bill" Briner Sr. & Edith (Gillespie) Briner. He was retired from Dennis Manufacturing formerly of Livonia and was a supporter and former member of the Moose Lodge. He was an...

Dec 19, 2021

"Duane" D. O. Nicholson, age 91, passed away on December 19, 2021 at Paoli Health and Living Community. He was born March 15, 1930 in Paoli to parents Dwight O. Nicholson & Blanche (Atkinson) Nicholson. Duane married Shirley M. Shelton on September 9, 1954. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army in the Korean War as a...

Dec 19, 2021

Charlie Chrisman Jr., 80, passed away December 19, 2021 at Paoli Health and Living Community. He was born August 31, 1941 in Letcher County, Kentucky to parents Charlie Chrisman Sr. & Addie (Smith) Chrisman. He married Ruth Chrisman in 2016. Charlie was a Veteran of the U. S. Army serving in the Korean War. He was retired tow truck...

Dec 19, 2021

Lillian Faye Hager, 70, of Orleans, passed away December 19, 2021 at her home. She was born December 28, 1950 in Pennington Gap, VA to parents, R.C. & Willie (Quesenberry) Terry. She married Keith O'Brian Hager December 12, 1970. Lil loved to cook, crochet and craft. She was a 4-h leader for many years and she was of Christian...

Dec 18, 2021

Donald C. Matheny I, 81, of Paoli, passed away December 18 at Paoli Health and Living Community. He was born May 25, 1940 in Mannington, WV to parents, Everett & Gussie (Jones) Matheny. Donald was a retired truck driver for UPS.

Survivors include:

Daughters- Elizabeth Radford (James) of Paoli, Pamela Matheny of Columbus, Cindy Barnett...

Dec 17, 2021

Janice Irene Vaughn, age 69, passed away December 17, 2021 at IU Health Paoli Hospital. She was born June 28, 1952 to parents Willard "Jack" Vance Robbins & Thelma (Roberts) Newlin. Janice was a homemaker and enjoyed collecting antiques.

Survivors include:

Son: Richie Vaughn of Paoli

Daughters: Stephanie Kultti of Muldraugh, Kentucky, LaVonda...

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...