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12/22/2025

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 Church of the Nazarene, where he was a Trustee Board Member for many years. He was also a member of the Orleans, IN American Legion Post 69.

He was a Semi Truck Driver and drove for Perkins Transport for 20 years and Halls Brothers Trucking in Orleans, IN for 5 years.
Howard was a US Army National Guard Veteran.
He was a member of the Orleans High School Class of 1962.

Surviving Howard:
Wife:
Carmita Reed Orleans, IN
1 Brother:
Steve (Elaine) Reed Orleans, IN
2 Sisters:
Nancy (Loren) Hamilton Mitchell, IN
Betty Allen Orleans, IN
2 Special Friends:
Davy Henderson
Sue Bruner

Cremation was chosen with a Celebration of Life to be planned later.
We will update this listing when the details of the service have been finalized.

Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

12/15/2025

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 a retired mechanic.
He spent most of his life in his home state of Michigan. He enjoyed being outdoors doing things like fishing, mushroom hunting, and mowing his lawn.
Max served his country in the United States Navy.
He was a graduate of Buchanan High School.
Surviving Max:
Niece:
Jan (Thomas) Light Hardinsburg, IN
Nephew:
Larry (Debbie) Myers Lockesburg, AR

Cremation was chosen.

Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

12/12/2025

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. He worked at the 7-Up bottling plant, was a seed corn dealer, livestock and grain farmer and owned and operated a school bus for 60 years for the Shoals Community Schools.
Keith enjoyed watching Nascar races, football, basketball and he also enjoyed hunting.
Keith is survived by his mother Clois, two brothers Phillip and Teddy (Clydia) Emmons, one sister Phyllis (Roger) Wininger, two children, Robert Emmons and Jill Tow, two Grandchildren Clayton and Keylee Tow.
Keith is also survived by four stepchildren, James (Melissa)Pate, Robert (Theresa) Pate, Arketta (Bill) Butler, Dianna (Clifford) Payne, 17 step-grandchildren and 19 step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father Ranza Emmons, stepdaughter Melissa Marks, second wife Patricia Harper Emmons and his first wife Sharon Tuell Pate.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home. (226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN 47454)
Visitation will also be held on Thursday morning starting at 9:00 AM until the time of service.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.
Interment to follow at the Emmons Ridge Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

12/06/2025

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 by her three Siblings: Anna Johnson, Bill Baker, and Ron Baker.

Barbara was very active within her church community. She was a long-time member of the Paoli First Baptist Church, where she taught the girl’s Sunday School class for many years.

She was a member of Paoli High School Class of 1955.

Barbara worked at Travelers (Orleans, IN), The Dime Store (Paoli, IN), Wabash Industries (Paoli, IN), as well as Walmart in Paoli, where she retired from.
Surviving Barbara:
1 Son:
Leslie Gene Cox Paoli, IN

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday, December 8, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home. (226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN 47454)
Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, December 8, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.
Interment to follow at the Stamper’s Creek Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

12/04/2025

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, Martha married Vernon Fields. They had a blended family after. They shared one son who joined the other children: Martha already had 4 children, and Vernon had 2 sons.
Vernon passed away the morning of December 3, 2025, around 5:30 AM. They passed away the same day.

Martha was preceded in death by:
Her Parents
Daughter: Anita Wellman
Son: Nicky Dale Fields
Sister: Loretta Lashbrooks
Brother: Sherman Wells
Great-Granddaughter: Olivia Curtsinger

Martha worked at various places over the years including Andy’s Restaurant, Essex, Big Wheel, Paoli Shoe Factory, and finally retiring from Joseph Industries in Paoli.

She enjoyed cooking, music, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Martha leaves behind 5 children:
Richard (Dickie) Wellman (Peggy)
Rhonda Curtsinger (Rick)
Bryan Wellman (Lisa)
Danny Fields (Rhonda)
Rick Fields (Janie)
As well as 16 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins, who she loved dearly.

There will be a double funeral held for Vernon and Martha Fields.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home. (226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN 47454)
Visitation will also be held on Wednesday morning starting at 9 AM until the time of service.
Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.
Interment to follow at the Mt. Gilead Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

IF I KNEW
If I knew it would be the last time
That I’d see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
And pray the Lord, your soul to keep

If I knew it would be the last time
That I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
And call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I’d hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
So I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare and extra minute
To stop and say “I love you”,
Instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I’m sure you’ll have so many more,
So I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there’s always tomorrow
To make up for an oversight,
And we always get a second chance
To make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say “I love you”,
And certainly there’s another chance
To say “Anything I can do?”

But just in case I might be wrong,
And today is all I get,
I’d like to say how much I love you.
And I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
Young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
You get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you’re waiting for tomorrow,
Why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
You’ll surely regret the day,

That you didn’t take that extra time
For a smile, a hug, or a kiss,
And you were too busy to grant someone,
What turned out to be their last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today.
And whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
And that you’ll always hold them dear.

Take time to say “I’m sorry”,
“Please forgive me”, “Thank you”, or “It’s okay”.
And if tomorrow never comes,
You’ll have no regrets about today.

-Unknown Author

12/04/2025

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 was preceded in death by:
His Parents
Son: Nicky Dale Fields
Daughter: Anita Wellman
Brother: Virgil Fields
Sister: Grace Payton

Vernon worked in Maintenance at Robert’s Brass, Wabash, and A.O. Smith.
He enjoyed being outdoors doing things like fishing, hunting, and riding his scooter. He also enjoyed tinkering on everything and spending time with his family.
Surviving Vernon:
4 Sons:
Rick Fields
Danny Fields
Dickie Wellman
Bryan Wellman
1 Stepdaughter:
Rhonda Curtsinger

As well as 16 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins, who he loved dearly.

There will be a double funeral held for Vernon and Martha Fields.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home. (226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN 47454)
Visitation will also be held on Wednesday morning starting at 9 AM until the time of service.
Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.
Interment to follow at the Mt. Gilead Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

IF I KNEW
If I knew it would be the last time
That I’d see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
And pray the Lord, your soul to keep

If I knew it would be the last time
That I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
And call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I’d hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
So I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare and extra minute
To stop and say “I love you”,
Instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I’m sure you’ll have so many more,
So I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there’s always tomorrow
To make up for an oversight,
And we always get a second chance
To make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say “I love you”,
And certainly there’s another chance
To say “Anything I can do?”

But just in case I might be wrong,
And today is all I get,
I’d like to say how much I love you.
And I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
Young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
You get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you’re waiting for tomorrow,
Why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
You’ll surely regret the day,

That you didn’t take that extra time
For a smile, a hug, or a kiss,
And you were too busy to grant someone,
What turned out to be their last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today.
And whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
And that you’ll always hold them dear.

Take time to say “I’m sorry”,
“Please forgive me”, “Thank you”, or “It’s okay”.
And if tomorrow never comes,
You’ll have no regrets about today.
-Unknown Author

12/01/2025

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, Rodger Keith, and Donald Eugene Neukam.

Beverly worked at Kimball Electronics in French Lick, Paoli Shoe Factory, and at REMC in Orleans, Indiana.
She enjoyed working in her yard and spending time with her friends and family.
Beverly was a devoted mother who selflessly raised her children and remained a steadfast source of guidance, comfort, and unconditional love throughout their adult lives. She will be missed dearly.
Surviving Beverly:
1 Son:
Donnie Gene Patton Paoli, IN
3 Daughters:
Christine R. Patton Paoli, IN
Tammy Specht West Baden, IN
Connie Jo Ike West Baden, IN
1 Brother:
Gary Neukam Loogootee, IN
1 Sister:
Linda Thomas Loogootee, IN
13 Grandchildren
11 Great-Grandchildren
2 Great-Great Grandchildren
Many Nieces and Nephews

Cremation was chosen with a Celebration of Life to be held Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 2:00 P.M.
Location: Safe Haven (308 S. Oak St. Paoli, IN 47454)

Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

11/21/2025

Betty Jean Slayton, 90, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away November 19, 2025, at Springs Valley Meadows in French Lick, Indiana. Betty was born in Chambersburg, Indiana, to Herman Elbert and Margaret Pearl McPherson Milligan on February 26, 1935, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Paul Lee Slayton on February 5, 1954, and he preceded her in death on October 22, 2008.

Betty was also preceded in death by sisters: Minnie Guthrie, Bonnie Elliott, as well as an infant sister.

Betty was a homemaker but also worked at Travellers in Orleans, Indiana.

Betty was a true caregiver at heart, taking care of many neighbors and friends throughout the years. In her free time, she also enjoyed reading and tending her flowers.

Betty was a strong woman who faced every challenge in her life with courage and dignity, and at the same time, instilled in her kids the importance of family, hard work and doing what is right. She was a kind, caring and giving person who always put the needs of her family before her own. Betty was a true role model and a constant source of inspiration; someone her children will forever look up to. She will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Surviving Betty:
1 Son:
Tim “Slayto” (Mary) Slayton Paoli, IN
2 Daughters:
Donna (Alex) Crook French Lick, IN
Cheryl (Ed) Garloch Paoli, IN
Brother-In-Law:
Kenny (Rexene) Slayton Paoli, IN
6 Grandchildren: Staci Robbins, Anita Whaley, Amy Warren, Kelli Simpson, Nick Garloch, and Jeanna Sturgeon.
10 Great-Grandchildren
5 Great-Great Grandchildren
Many Nieces and Nephews

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home. (226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN 47454)
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.
Interment to follow at the Paoli Community Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

11/17/2025

Anna Marie Jones, 86, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away November 17, 2025, at Springs Valley Meadows. Anna was born in Paoli, Indiana, to Clarence “Jigg” Riley Jones and Ruth McCarty Jones on August 24, 1939, both of whom preceded her in death.

Anna was also preceded in death by:
3 Sisters:
Mabel Hornback, Marty Law, and Fern Pickleheimer.
3 Brothers:
Jimmy Jones, Paul Apple, and Noel Lashbrook.

Anna formerly worked in various clerical positions including Mulzer Crushed Stone. She was also Greeter at Walmart in Paoli and worked at different liquor stores in the area.

She was a member of the Paoli Friends Meeting.

Anna loved cats and her family would like to request in lieu of flowers to be made to the Orange County Humaine Society.

Surviving Anna:
1 Sister:
Sue Baldwin
Many Nieces and Nephews

Cremation was chosen with a Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home. (226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN 47454)

Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.

Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

11/11/2025

We would like to say thank you to all the veterans for their service to our country. We appreciate each and every one of you.

11/10/2025

Kristina K. Kellams, 63, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away November 3, 2025, at IU Paoli Hospital. Kristina was born in Paoli, Indiana, to Orville Kelly and Maxine Baker Kellams on July 18, 1962, both of whom preceded her in death.

Kristina was also preceded in death by:
Brother: Kelly “KK” Kellams
Sister: Candy Kellams

Kristina formerly worked at the Paoli Shoe Factory and the Paoli Convalescent Center.
She was a member of Paoli High School Graduating Class of 1980.

Kristina enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Surviving Kristina:
1 Daughter:
Carrie (Reggie) Johnson Mitchell, IN
2 Brothers:
Kevin Kellams French Lick, IN
Danny Kellams Paoli, IN
2 Nieces:
Casey (Glen) Norton Greenwood, IN
Dawn (Ricky) Holliday Paoli, IN
1 Nephew:
Corey (Cheryl) Kellams Paoli, IN
2 Grandchildren: Nolan Cox and Seth Johnson
3 Great-Grandchildren: Nora Cox, Emma Cox, and Lennon Johnson

Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Friday, November 14, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home. (226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN 47454)
In Lieu of flowers, the family of Kristina request donations to be made to either the Paoli Community Food Pantry or Orange County Humaine Society.
(Food Pantry Donations: Monetary donations and shelf-stable food items can be brought to Dillman-Scott Funeral Home during the service for Kristina)
(Orange County Humane Society donations can also be made at the funeral home during the service)

Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

10/31/2025

Rose Marie Baker, 67, of Winslow Indiana met Jesus at 130 pm, Thursday October 30th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Rose was preceded in death by a brother, Rickie Joe Campbell, her father Joseph Campbell, her mother Reva Jewell Campbell Stoleff, and one sister, Ruby Campbell. Survivors include her companion of 29 years, John Pancake of Winslow, IN, two sisters, Sandy (Tom) Hammons of Paoli. and Joeann Benninghoff of Paoli, one brother Donnie Wayne Campbell of Paoli, one son Danny Baker Jr (Jennifer) of Clarksville Tn, and one daughter Stephanie Drury (Tim) of Mitchell In. Also surviving were her Grandchildren Kaileigh, Danielle, Anthony, Austin, Kayleigh, Jewellea and Breah whom she loved very much. Several nieces and nephews that she cherished also survive.

Rose loved the Lord and knew her forever home would be with Him one day. She was known for her contagious laughter and her fun-loving antics. She was very artsy, always turning something mundane into a beautiful creation. She loved the mountains of Viginia and her family. Her laughter will be missed by all.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home. Visitation will also be held from 9:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Service Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Graveside services 2:00 PM Wednesday November 5, 2025, at The Sunset Cemetery Winslow, Indiana.
Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

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