OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Paoli, IN.
Janice Louise Smock
Mar 13, 2026
Janice Louise Smock
April 24, 1945 – March 13, 2026
Janice Louise Smock, 80, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. Born on April 24, 1945, in Paoli, she was known for her gentle spirit, unwavering devotion, and the deep love she held for her family.
Janice’s greatest joy and purpose were found in caring for her husband, Tom Smock....
Hazle Matthew Denton
Mar 7, 2026
In Loving Memory of Hazle Matthew Denton
July 26, 1937 – March 7, 2026
Hazle Matthew Denton, 88, of Paoli, Indiana, joined his Heavenly Father on March 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
A Life of Service and Faith
Born in Crawford County on July 26, 1937, to the late Gilbert and Dana (Newkirk) Denton, Hazle grew into a man defined...
Sonya King
Mar 5, 2026
Sonya Lynn King, 60, Orleans, IN passed away on March 5, 2026, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. She was born May 28, 1965, in New Port, Oregon to Robert Lee Gourley and Millia Jane Cole Gourley. Sonya Married Paul D King in 1991 and he survives
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Sonya retired from Dunn Memorial Hospital, where she...
Barry "Worm" Tolbert
Mar 1, 2026
Barry graduated from Orleans High School with the class of 1975 and was a member of Bethel Community Church
Barry spent many years working alongside his father at the Orange County Locker Plant, where he gained valuable experience and built lasting memories. He later joined Norman Brim Excavation, where he learned to operate heavy equipment and drive trucks. Throughout his career,...
Charles "Chad" T Hobson
Feb 27, 2026
Charles “Chad” T. Hobson, 51, of Hardinsburg, Indiana, passed away February 27, 2026, at the IU Hospice House in Bloomington, Indiana. Chad was born in Paoli, Indiana, to George Hobson and Leah Quinn Elliott on August 9, 1974.
Chad was preceded in death by his:
Mother: Leah Quinn Elliott
Stepfather: Rick Elliott
Son: Elliott Chase Takota Hobson
Sister: Melissa Jane Hobson
Chad was a mechanic, a...
Roger Lyle McBride
Feb 27, 2026
Roger Lyle McBride, 79, Paoli, IN passed away on February 27, 2026, at Paoli Health and Living. He was born August 8, 1946, in Brazil, Indiana to Donald McBride and Bonnie Fields McBride.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, son Roger A McBride and brother Larry McBride.
He retired from Kimball International.
He was a member of the Mitchell VFW Post...
David D. Block
Feb 24, 2026
David D. Block, 88, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away February 24, 2026, at Springs Valley Meadows in French Lick, Indiana. David was born on December 25, 1937, in Waubay, South Dakota, to Joseph and Valeria Wirkus Block, both of whom preceded him in death.
He married Mary Ann Westphal on January 30, 1955, and she preceded him in death on June...
Carolyn Jones
Feb 18, 2026
Carolyn Kerby Jones, 72, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away on February 18, 2026, at U of L Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on July 23, 1953, in Washington, Indiana, to William Matthew “Bill” Kerby Jr. and Ruth “Rita” Reising Kerby, both of whom preceded her in death.
Carolyn was also preceded in death by:
Husband, Glen Dale Carmichael, married November...
LeRoyce "Lee" Peterson
Feb 16, 2026
LeRoyce (Lee) Peterson , age 86, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 16, 2026, at Paoli Health & Living. She was born on May 7, 1939, in Marshall, Minnesota, to Melvin Istas and Nonie Avery Istas. She married Robert G. Peterson on September 3, 1960. Together, they celebrate 65 years of marriage, and he...
Shirley Walters
Feb 16, 2026
Shirley June Walters, 91, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026. She was born on June 14, 1934, in Algiers, Indiana, to Joseph and Stella Morgan Tredway.
Shirley married Rev. James F. Walters on November 3, 1951. Together they raised four sons and shared 72 years of marriage before his passing on December 3, 2023.
As a devoted minister’s...
Cathy Jo Summers
Feb 10, 2026
Obituary for Cathy Jo Summers
In Loving Memory of Cathy Jo Summers
Cathy Jo Summers, age 72, of Paoli, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Paoli Health & Living. She was born on May 31, 1953, in New Albany, Indiana, to Josephus “Joe” and Catherine Poe Summers.
Cathy Jo was a devoted member of the Paoli Christian Church. Alongside her family,...
Mark B Grider
Feb 5, 2026
Mark Grider, 65, of Bedford, Indiana, (formerly of Paoli, Indiana) passed away on February 5, 2026, at Mitchell Manor nursing home. Mark was born in Paoli, Indiana, to Beecher and Jane Kemple Grider on May 9, 1960.
Mark was Preceded in death by his parents and a son Peter Grider.
Mark attended the Orleans Church of the Nazerene.
He was Owner of Mark...
Marjorie May Marlette
Jan 14, 2026
Marjorie May Hoar Marlette, 100, of Paoli, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at her home. She was born on November 11, 1925, in Campbellsburg, IN to Lannes Beecher Hoar and Chloe Smedley Hoar, both of whom preceded her. She married Harold Marlette on May 26, 1946, and he preceded her in death as well.
Along with her parents and...
Howard Lee Reed
Dec 21, 2025
Howard Lee Reed, 81, of Orleans, Indiana, passed away on December 21, 2025, at Paoli Health and Living Community. Howard was born in Stanford, Kentucky, to Howard and Mildred Faulkner Reed on April 17, 1944, and they both preceded him in death. He married Carmita Kay Rutherford on November 19, 1966, and she survives.
Howard was a member of the Orleans...
Max B. Myers
Dec 13, 2025
Max B. Myers, 98, of Hardinsburg, Indiana, passed away on December 13, 2025, at home. Max was born in Galien, Michigan, to Arthur and Blanche Mangold Myers on April 18, 1927, and they both preceded him in death. He married Thelma Kimmic and she also preceded him in death.
Max was also preceded in death by his nephew: Ronald Myers.
Max was...
Keith Leon Emmons
Dec 10, 2025
Keith Leon Emmons 82 of Shoals passed away on December 10, 2025, at his Powell Valley residence. He was born at home on Emmons Lane in Powell Valley Indiana on September 30, 1943, to Ranza and Clois Rominger Emmons.
He was a proud member of the Springs Valley Class of 62 and was currently Lost River Township Board member for Martin...
Barbara Jean Cox
Dec 5, 2025
Barbara Jean Cox, 87, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away December 5, 2025, at IU Health Hospital in Bedford, Indiana. Barbara was born in Paoli, Indiana, to Louie A. and Norma Jean Marshall Baker on December 15,1937. She married Leslie Farmer Cox on June 12, 1955, and he preceded her in death on March 25, 1994.
Barbara was also preceded in death...
Martha Rose Fields
Dec 3, 2025
Martha Rose (Wells) Fields was born October 24, 1938, in Orange County, Indiana, to Fred and Dorothy (Stroud) Wells. Her Dad passed away when she was young and she was blessed with another Daddy, Fred Dollaske, who she loved very much. Martha passed away December 3, 2025, at 11:31 PM at home. She was 87 years old.
On November 30, 1968,...
Vernon Fields
Dec 3, 2025
Vernon Fields, 89, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away December 3, 2025, at home. Vernon was born in Williams, Indiana, to Odie and Nellie Patton Fields on April 16, 1936. He married Martha Wells on November 30, 1968.
Vernon passed away the morning of December 3, 2025, at 5:30 AM, with his wife, Martha, passing later the same day at 11:31 PM.
Vernon...
Beverly Ann Patton Meehan
Nov 29, 2025
Beverly Ann Patton Meehan, 83, of West Baden Springs, Indiana, passed away November 29, 2025, at home. Beverly was born in Portersville, Indiana, to Leland John and Rose Marie Tabor Neukam on November 20, 1942, both of whom preceded her in death.
Beverly was also preceded in death by:
1st Husband: Donnie Lee Patton
2nd Husband: Paul Meehan
Son: Timmy Lee Patton
Brothers: Harold Lee,...
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