Obituary Listing

June 8, 2023

Gregory Heil, 59, of Hamilton died on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at UC West Chester Hospital.

Greg was born on August 9, 1963 in Cincinnati to Richard and Antionette Marks Heil. He graduated from Milan High School. Greg was employed as a painter in the Automotive Industry.

Greg is survived by two sons; his father:...

June 7, 2023

Loving husband, father, and Paw Paw Steven Gene Burch went to his eternal home on June 7th, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 17th, 1960 to Ronald and Wanda Burch. Those surviving who will cherish Steve's memory are his beloved wife of 40 years, Patricia (Denham) Burch; his loving children, Stevie Cheyenne (Seth) Simonson of Batesville,...

June 2, 2023

Milton Edward Osman, 77, of West Harrison died on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Mercy West Hospital in Cincinnati.

Milton was born in West Union, Ohio, on August 13, 1945, to Milton and Marilyn Stout Osman. He married Barbara Brinkman on June 9, 1965 in Lawrenceburg and spent more than fifty-seven years together before he died. During...

June 1, 2023

Bonnie Faye (Brandenburg) Denham, 73, of Brookville, was born on October 3, 1949 in Clay County, Kentucky and died on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Rawlie Brandenburg and Zella (Hubbard) Deaton. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband Larry G Denham and a sister Brenda (Brandenburg) Whitaker. She is survived...

June 1, 2023

Shirley Ann (nee Herbert) Oehlman age 88 of Sunman passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, peacefully in her home of 67 years. She was born March 3, 1935, in Greendale Indiana to Raymond and Ozella Herbert. On October 20, 1956, Shirley married the love of her life, Rudolph F. Oehlman at St. John Lutheran Hubbells Corner, Sunman. Shirley graduated...

May 30, 2023

Curtis Hogan Jr., of Brookville, was born on March 23, 1940, in Beattyville, Kentucky, a son to Curtis Sr. and Carlie Johnson Hogan.  He served his country in the United States Army and later married Donna Hogan and together they raised three children.  He was a member of the Brookville VFW and enjoyed watching NASCAR and spending time with...

May 29, 2023

Evelyn Anna Wagner, 100, formally of Sunman, died in her sleep on Monday, May 29, 2023, at her residence in Salem, Indiana.

Evelyn was born in Sunman on March 12, 1923, to William and Anna Reddert Rohls. She graduated from Sunman High School in the Class of 1941. Evelyn married the love of her life, Albert Wagner,...

May 27, 2023

Buford Honeycutt, of Milan, was born on September 4, 1932, in Hindman, Kentucky, a son to Baxter, Sr. and Elizabeth Calhoun Honeycutt.  He attended Little Memory Church and worked over 39 years at Batesville Casket.  Buford loved bowling, working in the garden, and listening to bluegrass music.  He also enjoyed going out to eat on Saturdays with his sisters.  ...

May 21, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Dunbar, of Sunman, was born on April 6, 1946, in Batesville, a daughter to Stanley and Margaret Vogelsang Knecht.  She married Melvin Dunbar on May 11, 1968, at St. Peter's Catholic Church and he survives.  Betty worked at Bischoff's Greenhouse and later at Argosy Casino.  She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church.  Betty loved going...

May 18, 2023

Daniel David Dorrel of Brookville Indiana passed away May 18, 2023, at Mercy West Hospital, Cincinnati Ohio, surrounded by his children.

Dan was born February 4, 1942, at the Flinn Homestead in Springfield Township, Franklin County, Indiana to Herbert "Tub" and Lucy Smith Dorrel. He graduated from Brookville High School in 1960.

Dan was a...

May 11, 2023

Howard James "Jamie" Halcomb, 61, of Laurel, died on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at his residence.

Jamie was born in Connersville on January 1, 1962, to Harold Eugene and Clara June Hammond Halcomb. He was employed as an independent truck driver for most of his life. Jamie enjoyed watching NASCAR, going...

May 8, 2023

Janice E. Boone, of Metamora, was born on March 12, 1925, in Metamora, a daughter to John C. and Edith Wright Moore. She was a 1943 graduate of Brookville High school and later married Edward Boone on April 19, 1948. Janice was a member of the Brookville Eastern Star for 80 years and...

May 8, 2023

Donald A. Riehle, was born on May 30, 1943, in Batesville, Indiana, a son to Anthony and Lorena Wiwi Riehle.  He worked for many years as a telephone lineman and in his spare time enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors and watching NASCAR.  His Catholic faith was important to him, and he attended Mass religiously.  On May 8, 2023, Don...

April 21, 2023

Dorothy Marie (Sinclair) Farfsing, age 82 of Milan, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Lawrenceburg. She was born January 2, 1941 to John and Mary Sutton Sinclair in Cincinnati. After attending Walnut Hills High School, she married and spent her life as a homemaker. In 1990 she married her husband Donald Farfsing in Versailles. Dorthy...

April 18, 2023

Ronald R. Barnhart, age 69 of Sunman, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Margaret Mary Health, Batesville. He was born July 5, 1953 in Lykens, PA to Ronald and Connie Lou (Schomper) Barnhart. After graduating from Princeton High School, Ronald worked as a finish carpenter in the Cincinnati area. On October 18, 1980 Ronald married Jenny Hutson...

April 14, 2023

Joseph Alan Bruns, 44, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2023.

Joe was born on June 18, 1978, in Covington, Kentucky, to Glenn and Karen Bruns.  He grew up in Liberty, Indiana, where he graduated from...

April 13, 2023

Ruth Catherine Huber, 92, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2023, spending her final weeks surrounded by family and love. She was born on January 15, 1931 to Raleigh and Bertha Gutapfel in the Lawrenceville area and spent her early years on the childhood farm.  She married the love of her life, Allen J. Huber on August 16, 1958...

April 12, 2023

Ronald F. Carleton, age 84 of Sunman, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023,  at Margaret Mary Health. Ronald was born January 18, 1939, in Cincinnati, a son to Floyd and Catherine Carleton. After graduating Colerain High School, he served in the United States Army. On August 24, 1963, Ronald married the love of his life, Rita Schomaker at St....

April 4, 2023

Lester Lee Pierce, 78, of Brookville, died on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the Heritage House in Connersville.

Lester was born on May 17, 1944, to Lesley and Stella Hunter Pierce. He was employed in construction. Lester enjoyed working on mowers, doing wood work for others, spending time with family, and being involved in many outdoor activities....

April 3, 2023

Richard Carl Putnick, 69, of Cedar Grove, IN, died Monday, April 3, 2023, at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville, IN.

Richard was born in Cincinnati, OH, on February 24, 1954, to William H. and Betty Jane (Hille) Putnick. He proudly and unabashedly served his country by joining the U.S. Marine Corps, fulfilled his active service of four...