December 20, 1942 - November 6, 2026

Martha M. Denton, 83, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2026. Born on December 20, 1942, in Hardinsburg, Indiana, she was the beloved daughter of the late Cleadith and Mary (Vanlaningham) Magill.

A hard worker with a gentle spirit, Martha retired from Paoli, Incorporated after more than 20 years of dedicated service. She was a member of the Orleans Wesleyan Church and found true contentment outdoors whether tending her gardens, mowing, or embracing her love of farm life. Above all, her greatest devotion was to her family, who brought her immense pride and joy.

She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Tammy Sue Crecelius.

Martha’s memory will be cherished by her surviving family:

• Sons: Larry Crecelius of Paoli, IN, and Harold Crecelius of Hardinsburg, IN
• Sister: Katherine Foster
• Granddaughters: Bridgette Bye, Laura Collett, Amanda Cooper, and Ashley Conley
• Great-Grandchildren: Hannah Tinkle, Kaleb Collett, Hunter Pavey, Kaleigh Collett, Brittney Pavey, Kaidence Collett, Taylor Cole, Rayden Cole, Garrett Conley, and Clara Conley
• Great-Great-Grandchildren: 4 great-great-grandchildren, as well as a baby boy expected soon

Service Details

Visitation Thursday, November 12, 2026 10:00 AM -2:00 PM Dillman-Scott Funeral Home 226 West Campbell Street, Paoli, IN 47454

Funeral Service Thursday, November 12, 2026, 2:00 PM Dillman-Scott Funeral Home

Interment following service Union Chapel Cemetery

Online condolences and shared memories may be left for the family at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com. Services are under the care of Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 W. Campbell St., Paoli, IN 47454 (812-723-2276).