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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

10/25/2025

John F. Bosley, 92, of Paoli, passed away October 24, 2025, at home with Nina, Todd, and Marianne. He was born on September 22, 1933, to Harold and Leila Clements Bosley, in Paoli, Indiana, both of whom preceded him. He married Nina Lee Fullen on October 15, 1955, and she survives.
Along with his parents, John was also preceded in death by:
Brother: Lloyd Bosley
Grandson: Jesse Franklin Pease

John was a lifelong attendee of the Lick Creek Friends Meeting and attended the First United Pentecostal Church.
He retired from Paoli Community Schools as a school bus driver. Other things he did throughout the years include farming, being a Milkman for Kraft, hauling rock as a dump truck driver for Calcar Quarries in Paoli, being a chair-lift operator at Paoli Peaks, custom baled hay, and hauling corn for various CO-OPs.
John was a member of Paoli High School Class of 1952.

Surviving John:
Wife:
Nina Bosley Paoli, IN
1 Son:
Todd Bosley (Marianne) Paoli, IN
Close Family Friend and Neighbors:
Cheri Adams and her daughter, Nichole
Grandson:
Charles Lee Pease (Jami) French Lick, IN
Great-Grandchildren: Mylah, Kane, Hadleigh, Charlie, and Jesse
Along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 29, 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, October 28, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home. Visitation will also be held from 9:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Service Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Interment to follow at The Paoli Community Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

10/18/2025

Beverly Ann Lear, 81, of DePauw, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her home. She was born October 3, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to James S. G. Jones and Lorena Gardner Jones, both of whom preceded her.

Along with her parents, she was also preceded by her Maternal Grandmother Florence Vineyard.

Beverly was a homemaker and in her free time enjoyed reading books. She also loved spending time with her cat.

Beverly is survived by:
1 Son:
James Adam Robert Brown Reynolds, IN
2 Daughters:
Lorena Brown (Eddie) Hardinsburg, IN
Angie Reed Depauw, IN
3 Grandchildren: Shannon, Laken, and Tiffany.
5 Great-Grandchildren: Piper, Paisley, Rhett, Caroline, and Easton.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.
Interment to follow at the Paoli Town Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

10/15/2025

Richard Glenn “Slim” Mason, 57, of Paoli, passed away on October 15, 2025, at his home. He was born June 28, 1968.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother.
Richard was a member of the Lost River missionary Church.
He was a cable contractor for many years for GNC Contracting in Paoli, Indiana
Richard enjoyed woodworking in his spare time and spending time with family and friends.
Richard is survived by:
Spouse:
Freedom Anderson Paoli, IN
2 Sons:
Ian Lynn Paoli, IN
Dawson Lynn Paoli, IN
2 Daughters:
Kim Conrad Corydon, IN
Kayla Robertson Paoli, IN

5 Grandchildren

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Friday, October 17, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.
Interment to follow at the Woods Chapel Cemetery Ramsey, Indiana.
Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

10/15/2025

Bernice Jane Barnett, 86, Paoli, IN passed away October 14, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Jane was born to Russell and Gusta Goodall Carwile on September 21, 1939. She married Clyde Lane Barnett on November 16, 1957, and he preceded her in death November 10, 2024. The couple had two daughters Pam Barnett Bond and Tammy Barnett.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents: Russell Carwile and Gusta Goodall Carwile, brothers: William Cody Carwile, James Russell Carwile, and John Russell Carwile, and daughter Tammy Barnett.
Jane worked at the Paoli Community Schools for many years serving as secretary and treasurer.
Jane was given to hospitality. She collected cookbooks, enjoyed cooking for family functions and her church friends. She was a loving caregiver to many of her family and friends.
Jane enjoyed camping and traveling west with her husband and daughters. She also enjoyed her girls’ trips to Pigeon Forge with her sisters and nieces- “Gusta Girls Getaways”
Jane was a member of the Prospect Church of Christ and was dedicated to Bible Study.
Survivors Include: Daughter Pam Bond, and grandson Alex Bond of Paoli, IN., granddaughter Erin Bond of Chicago, IL., and great grandson Simon Crain of Lafayette, IN., Sisters: Grady J. Owen of Paoli, IN., Velma J. Travis of Trenton, TN., and Wanda J. Kennedy of Trenton, TN., Sister-In-Law: Cecilia Carwile of Paoli, IN., along with many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.
Interment to follow at The Paoli Community Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

10/10/2025

Anthony “Tony” Bodeman, 62, passed away October 8, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on February 21, 1963, to Glenda Feinberg, in New Albany, Indiana.
Tony was preceded in death by his:
Maternal Grandmother: Winnie Feinberg
Maternal Grandfather: Harold Feinberg
Uncle: Harold Feinberg Jr.
Beloved Cat: Ari

Tony was a graduate of Nina Harris School in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Tony was a member of The Special Olympics and competed in bowling.
He enjoyed playing basketball and bowling. Tony also enjoyed spending time coloring. He was a big fan of theme parks and when he lived in St. Petersburg, he frequented Disney World and Universal Studios. Even after moving away, Tony continued visiting Disney World all throughout his life, with his last trip being in 2018.

Surviving Tony:
Mother:
Glenda Feinberg Hardinsburg, IN
Maternal Uncle:
Raymond Feinberg
Maternal Aunt:
Sandra Feinberg
His Rollercoaster, Rock-N-Roll, Movie Buddy: Sandi Solis
Godmother:
Patricia Leto-Rowan

Cremation was chosen with a Memorial Service to be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home (226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN, 47454).

Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home (226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN, 47454).

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to either the Alzheimer’s Association or the Special Olympics.

Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

Alzheimer’s Association Donations:
https://www.alz.org/?form=FUNSTKLFHDM

Special Olympics:
https://support.specialolympics.org/a/give-in-your-state?gclid=b8b7d79ba16312120edebf72d7dc39cb&gclsrc=3p.ds&&state=in&sourceid=1041159&ms=bing-indiana&gclid=b8b7d79ba16312120edebf72d7dc39cb&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=b8b7d79ba16312120edebf72d7dc39cb&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Indiana&utm_term=special%20olympics%20indiana%20donate&utm_content=Brand%20-%20Donation%20-%20Consolidated%20Keywords

10/09/2025

Desiree Nicole Perry, 27, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025. She was born March 15, 1998, in Lima, OH, to DeWayne Perry and Ophelia Gonzales.
Desiree was preceded in death by her:
Father: DeWayne Perry
Maternal Grandmother: Ella Sawmiller
Cousin: Brandon Gonzales

Desiree was a member of the Northrop High School (Fort Wayne, IN) graduating class of 2016.
She was also a member of The Breakaway House in New Albany, IN and very active in the sober living community.

Her hobbies included discovering new music, singing, creating works of art, journaling, being one with nature, rollerblading, and deepening her connection to spirit.
Desiree is survived by:
Mother:
Ophelia Gonzales Fort Wayne, IN
Life Companion:
Darius Davis Fort Wayne, IN
Grandfathers:
Edward Gonzales Sr. Wauseon, OH
James Sawmiller Wapakoneta, OH
2 Brothers:
Shae Perry Fort Wayne, IN
Calvin Perry Defiance, OH
2 Sisters:
Santia Crutchfield Fort Wayne, IN
Christian Hagler Fort Wayne, IN
Aunts, Uncles, and many Cousins.
Along with her beloved dogs: Otis and Bishop

Cremation was chosen with a Memorial service to be planned at a later date by the family of Desiree.
Online condolences can be made at dillimanscottfuneralhome@yahoo.com

10/06/2025

**Updated With Celebration of Life Info**
Donnia Sue Carnes-Sinn, 86, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at IU Health Hospital in Paoli, IN. She was born June 7, 1939, in Glasgow, KY to James Harlan Glass and Viola Moss Crews Glass, both of whom preceded her.
She married Amos Carnes May 14, 1956, and he preceded her in death July 24, 1991.
She married Omar Sinn February 14, 2001, and he preceded her February 7, 2013.
She was also preceded by many siblings and her daughter, Anetta Hackney.

Donnia was a member of the French Lick Church of the Nazarene and the Paoli Senior Citizens.
She enjoyed dancing, singing, and spending time with her family.

Donnia worked at the Pluto Corporation for 30 years and eventually retired from the company. She also worked at the French Lick Hotel.

Donnia is survived by:
4 Sons:
Kieth (Judy) Carnes Mitchell, IN
Jeff (Misty) Carnes French Lick, IN
Tim Carnes Paoli, IN
Amos Carnes French Lick, IN
2 Daughters:
Melissa Carnes Orleans, IN
Deanna Tedrow Paoli, IN
14 Grandchildren
Many Great-Grandchildren
1 Great-Great-Grandchild

Cremation was chosen. A Celebration of Life and Dinner will be held Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Paoli Senior Citizens Center (119 S. W. 2nd St. Paoli, IN 47454)

Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

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