Paula Sue “Pearl” Dishman

Paula Sue “Pearl” Dishman, age 81, widow of Joe Fount Dishman, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at Wayne County Hospital.

She is survived by: one son, Joe Richard Dishman; one daughter, Debbie Crowley; six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.  She is also survived by:  four brothers, Dee Pyles (Leta), Clyde Pyles (Darlene), Roger Pyles (Jan), and Gary Pyles (Theresa); and four sisters, Lisa McGinnis (Paul), Jewell McGinnis (Barry), Judy Stinson (Dennis), and Mary McGinnis (Arnold); along with a host of family and friends who mourn her passing.

The family will receive friends on Monday, January 5, 2026, between 5 pm – 8 pm in the chapel of the funeral home.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 11 am at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Morgan Cemetery. 

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.