Russell J. Sparkman
May 25, 2021
Russell J. Sparkman, of Sunman, was born on August 14, 1952, in Pierceville, IN, a son to Otis and Elda Johnson Sparkman. Russell attended Little Memory Old Regular Baptist Church. In his spare time, Russell loved going fishing, watching western movies, reading books, going to church, and most of all; he loved visiting with family and friends. On Tuesday,...
Janet C. Melhorn
May 22, 2021
Janet C. Melhorn, 64, of Richmond died on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Reid Health in Richmond.
Janet was born on July 11, 1956 in Connersville to Dale and Doris Himes Burch. She was a homemaker. Janet loved spending time with her granddaughter, enjoying the outdoors, and loving animals.
Janet is survived by a daughter:...
Priscilla Scott
May 14, 2021
Priscilla Scott, age 72, of Metamora, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, at her residence, surrounded by those she loved.
Priscilla was born on October 6, 1948, in Batesville, a daughter to Pearl and Katie Miller Allen. She graduated from Brookville High School with the Class of 1966. Priscilla married Michael Scott on December 27, 1969...
Daniel Wallace Smith
May 9, 2021
Daniel Wallace Smith, of Batesville, was born on June 11, 1938, a son to Daniel and Daisy Cornett Smith. He served his country in the US Army from 1956-1958 and was in the reserves for four years. He married Marilyn Jansing on September 26, 1959 at St. Mary's of the Rock and together they raised three children. Daniel worked...
Andrew Marshall Lee Beaman
May 4, 2021
Andrew Marshall Lee Beaman, of Brookville, was born on August 31, 1999, at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford, OH, first born child to Randy and Jennifer Beaman. He graduated from Franklin County High School in 2018, and all four years he played baseball and formed many lasting friendships. Later in 2018, Andrew enrolled in college at  NKU where...
Kennidy Rae Riley
May 3, 2021
Kennidy Rae Riley, of West Harrison, was born on August 17, 1997, in Cincinnati, OH, a daughter to Mark and Michelle Offill Riley. Kennidy was baptized at Batesville Christian Church. She loved animals of all types, especially her dogs. She was an avid soccer player in high school, and she loved to hang out with her family. Her family...
Paul Dobbs
April 28, 2021
Franklin County, Indiana lost a beloved member of its community on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, when lifelong resident, Paul Dobbs, passed away.
Paul Dobbs, of Brookville, was born on February 22, 1934, in Cincinnati, a son to Sam and Bertha Goodin Dobbs. He served his country in the United States Air Force as a B-29 Mechanic from...
Robert Leroy Gauck
April 24, 2021
Robert Leroy Gauck, "Bobby," of Sunman, was born on April 13, 1946, a son to George and Ida Stall Gauck. He spent his career as a mechanic, truck driver, and he also farmed. Robert was a member of the Farm Club of Osgood, IN. In his spare time, you could find Robert working on farm equipment, gardening, or playing...
Donald Haessig
April 12, 2021
Donald Haessig, of Milan, was born on March 17, 1936 in Aurora, a son to Loren and Alma Roberts Haessig.  He previously worked for New Horizons as a production worker and was a member of St. Paul Methodist Church.  Donald liked to paint, watch T.V.,   and work puzzle books. On Monday, April 12, 2021 at the age of 85,...
Enzo Blaise Pantoja
April 8, 2021
Infant Enzo Blaise Pantoja passed into the arms of God shortly after his birth on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at St. Vincent Women's Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is survived by his parents, Willy and Kaylee Dierckman Pantoja of Osgood; paternal grandparents, Juan and Maria Pantoja of Sunman; and maternal grandparents, Bob and Jona Dierckman of Sunman.
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Phillip Davidson
March 31, 2021
Phillip Davidson, of Sunman, was born on January 12, 1934, a son to Kenis and Elizabeth Wilson Davidson. He married the late Gerri Davidson on December 21, 1957 at Asbury Tabernacle in Cincinnati. Phillip was a member of the Harrison Church of the Nazerene, Gideon International, and he was also a Kentucky Colonel. He had a love for classic...
Denver Simpson
March 30, 2021
Denver Simpson, of Sunman, was born on June 2, 1940, in Frankfort, KY, a son to Frank and Bertha Collett Simpson. He married Donna Widener on September 14, 1996 in Lawrenceburg. Denver was a foreman at Asplundh Tree Service; he worked there for over 30 years. He also worked for Nelson Tree Service. Denver really enjoyed trimming trees, however,...
Pamela S. Rose
March 26, 2021
Pamela S. Rose, age 67, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021, in Houston, TX, after a long battle with cancer.
Pamela was born August 17, 1953, in Connersville, Indiana, a daughter to John and Dessie Smith. She grew up on the family farm near Brookville, Indiana. Pamela graduated from Brookville High School in 1971 and attended...
Jadah L. Bukofchan
March 19, 2021
Jadah L. Bukofchan, of Brookville, Indiana, was born on September 29, 1989, in Davenport, IA, a daughter to Daniel and Dora Gomez Bukofchan. She attended Franklin County High School and continued her education at Indiana University where she ultimately pursued and earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work. Jadah was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Jadah was...
James L. "Burk" Burckey
March 16, 2021
James L. "Burk" Burckey, of Cedar Grove, was born on June 15, 1950, a son to Warren and Dorothy Cummins Burckey. He married Terry Baker on September 13, 1997. James spent his career in the Iron Worker Union, Local 44. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Volunteer Fire Department and the Indiana Blacksmith Association. In his free...
Kenneth Dwayne Short
March 16, 2021
Kenneth Dwayne Short, of Aurora, was born on July 24, 1961, a son to Kenneth L. and Helen Shell Short. He spent his career in the automotive and recycling industry and he was very proud of it. In his free time, Kenneth enjoyed taking car rides out in the country, going fishing, researching Indian history, and most of all,...
Valona V. Kammeyer
March 16, 2021
Valona V. Kammeyer, of Indianapolis, was born on March 31, 1932, in Harrodsburg, KY, a daughter to Melvin and Cora Roberts Mobley. She was married to the late Irvin Kammeyer and together they raised two children. Valona was a member of the First Baptist Church in Greenwood. In her spare time, Valona enjoyed reading, coloring, listening to music and...
Larry D. Combs
March 16, 2021
Larry D. Combs, of Sunman, was born on February 27, 1949, a son to Clayton and Lila Cornett Combs. He graduated from Sunman High School and later went on to school to become a CPA and worked as a Night Auditor at a hotel. Larry loved to lend a helping hand to others and spend time with his family...
Gregory D. Halcomb
March 15, 2021
Gregory D. Halcomb, of Metamora, was born on July 5, 1964 in Metamora, a son to Herb and Sue Halcomb and Donna Fox. Gregory Married Kitty Riley in 1985 in Metamora and together they raised two children. In his spare time, Gregory enjoyed listening to music, going to yard sales, having cookouts and family gatherings, and he enjoyed animals....
Mary Margaret Nedderman
March 11, 2021
Mary Margaret (Geyer) Nedderman, age 88, of Sunman, passed away peacefully at the Chateau of Batesville on March 11, 2021.
Mary was born on May 29, 1932, at the Whitlatch Clinic in Milan, Indiana. She graduated from Sunman High school in 1950 and later went on to graduate from Purdue University with a degree in Education. Mary...
