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02/19/2026

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 11, 1982;
Husband, Harold Buck Jones, married November 2, 2013; and
Special companion, Brad Daugherty.

Carolyn is survived by:
Daughters, Carrie (Brent) Smith of Lafayette, Tennessee, and Sara (Kevin) Meinhart of Peoria, Illinois;
Brother, Billy (Donetta) Kerby of Paoli, Indiana;
Grandchildren, Mason Smith and Preston, Parker, and Peyton Meinhart.
Carolyn has a large, blended family, and is also survived by several stepchildren and step-grandchildren that she loved equally to her own.

Carolyn formerly worked in record keeping and patient transportation at Southern Hills Counseling Center. She later served as a CNA at Paoli Health & Living Community. She was a member of Syria Christian Church and the Orange County Historical Society. Carolyn loved horses and her pets, but most of all, she cherished the time she spent with her family and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home (226 W. Campbell St., Paoli, Indiana 47454).

Visitation will be from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, and again on Monday from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service. Interment will follow at Paoli Community Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Orange County Historical Society.

02/18/2026

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 survives.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Priscilla Wagner.
Lee was formerly employed at Old National Bank, Hoosier Hills Credit Union, and the Orange County Purdue Extension office. She enjoyed homemaking, spending time with her family and grandchildren, and crafting. She made charitable items to sell in support of Riley Children's Hospital and The Wounded Warrior Project.
She was raised in the Catholic church, and she and her husband, Bob, attended Methodist churches earlier in life.
Lee is survived by:
Husband: Robert G. Peterson Paoli, Indiana
Son: Eric Robert (Sandee) Peterson Colorado Springs, Colorado
Daughter: Erin Leigh (Doug) Kingery Paoli, Indiana
Sister: Rosalind Kattke
Granddaughters: Sarah, Tara, and Kerin
Grandson: Kelly
Great-grandchildren: Everleigh, Ryley, and Liliana.

Cremation was chosen.
Condolences may be shared online at www.dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

02/16/2026

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 wife, Shirley lived in several Indiana communities, including Yankeetown, Eugene, Newport, Hopewell, Kokomo, and Paoli. Throughout these years, she remained actively involved in church life and community activities while raising her family.
Shirley enjoyed homemaking and a variety of pastimes, including motorcycle trips with her husband, watching IU basketball, playing cards with church friends, and spending time with her family. She was a member of Paoli Friends Meeting and the Orange County Women’s Club.
Shirley was Cherished and will be deeply missed by her survivors sons: William (Mona) of Piqua, Ohio; Mark (Cynthia) of Bloomington, Illinois; Brian (Melissa) of Evansville, Indiana; and Jon (Deonna) of Paoli, Indiana. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren 2 Great- Great Granddaughters.
Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 West Campbell Street, Paoli, Indiana, with Mark Tope officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Cremation will follow the service. Interment to be held at a later date at the Paoli Community cemetery
Condolences may be shared online at www.dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

02/11/2026

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 Grider Heating and Air formerly had worked for his family Business Kemple Hardware & Propane.

He was a member of the Paoli High School Class of 1978.

Surviving Mark:

1 Son Tobias Simmerman
1 Sister Lucynda Grider

4 Grandchildren also survive Mark

Cremation was chosen.

Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

02/10/2026

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, she was very active in supporting the WHAS Crusade for Children and participated in the Orange County Special Olympics. A client of the Paoli First Chance Center, she enjoyed participating in family activities and supporting her siblings at their events. Cathy Jo enjoyed spending time with others, whether she was fishing on a pond bank or simply being present with the people she cared about. Her warm spirit and versatility endeared her to all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Josephus “Joe” and Catherine Poe Summers.
She is survived by:
• Her Sisters: Susan Jones (Roger) of Paoli, IN, and Betty Summers of Paoli, IN
• Her Brother Randall Summers (Vicki) Paoli, IN
Nieces and nephews include Michael Jackson (Renee), Grace, and Caroline from Paoli, IN.
• B.J. Jackson (Emily), Nolan, Mason, Calvin, Paoli, IN
Aunt Linda Longest, Clarksville, IN
Special Caregivers Lisa & Joyce at Paoli Health & Living.
Memorial Contributions
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the WHAS Crusade for Children or Paoli First Chance.
Funeral Arrangements
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Dillman- Scott Funeral Home, with Pastor Mike Crosley officiating.
Interment will follow at Stampers Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday at the Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, located at 226 W Campbell St, Paoli, IN, and from 9:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

01/15/2026

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 husband, Marjorie was also preceded by:
3 Sisters: Mildred Hoar, Faye Crane, and Mary Lindsey.

Marjorie was a member of the Mt. Tabor Christian Church in Campbellsburg, IN.

She was a member of the Orleans High School class of 1943.

Marjorie was a stenographer for the U.S. Government. During World War II, she worked as an ammunition inspector.
She had many interests including: history, various educational pursuits, reading, archeology, music, gardening, and travelling.
Marjorie was a very devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Marjorie is survived by:
3 Daughters:
Barbara (Ki D.) Liu French Lick, IN
Susie Marlette Paoli, IN
Annette Marlette Paoli, IN

3 Grandchildren: Marjorie Marlette Liu, Chase Marlette, and Maya Marlette
1 Great-grandchild: Michael Hernandez
Nephew: Eddie Crane

Memorial Service to be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Saturday, January 17, 2026. Location: Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN.
Interment will be planned at a later time to be held at Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Campbellsburg, IN.
We will update this listing once Marjorie’s family has finalized those plans.
Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

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

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