Obituary Listing

Nov 11, 2020

Willie Jo Ball, 73, 0f Metamora died on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.

Jo was born in Lee County, Virginia, on November 20, 1946, to John Henry Bowman and Mae Lambert Bowman. She married Glen Ball on March 31, 1964 in St. Charles, Virginia. Jo attended the first Baptist church in Brookville...

Nov 5, 2020

Hazel Phyllis Bischoff, 87, of Sunman died on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville.

Phyllis was born in Ohio on June 20, 1933, to Emmert and Hazel Otto Smith. She married Ernest Joseph Bischoff on May 13, 1950 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Leon. Phyllis and Ernest enjoyed almost 64 years...

Nov 2, 2020

Helen A. Rosemeyer, 96, of Sunman, died  Monday, November 2, 2020, at The Waters of Batesville.

Helen was born September 9, 1924, in Dearborn County to Henry and Sophia Hornberger Walter. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church at Hubble's Corner, the American Legion Auxiliary in Sunman, and the Milan VFW. Helen was a homemaker...

Oct 20, 2020

Angela Kay Davidson, of Laurel, was born on January 7, 1959 in West Harrison, a daughter to Robert and Laura Wolfe Farmer.  She married Terry Davidson on January 11, 2000 in Brookville.  Angela worked at Sperry Rubber for 25 years but her love was horses.  She enjoyed endurance riding and was a member of the Daniel Boone Distance Riders...

Oct 12, 2020

John S. Whitmire, 63, of Sunman, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.  Born June 17, 1957 in Albany, Shackelford County, Texas, he was the son of the late Jerome and Janis (Hightower) Whitmire of New Trenton, Indiana.

John was a 1976 graduate of Forest Park High...

Oct 8, 2020

Carol Jean Eckstein, of Sunman, was born on June 11, 1929 in Sunman, a daughter to Raymond and Edna Hoff Lattire.  She married Cornelius E. Eckstein on October 22, 1949 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church and together they raised seven children.  Jean was a member of St. Nicholas Church and active in many activities,...

Oct 8, 2020

Marvin P. Eastham Jr., 57, of West College Corner, died on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at his residence.

Marvin was born in Middletown, Ohio, on July 17, 1963, to Marvin P. Eastham Sr. and Alice Wheeler Eastham. Marvin had worked as a mechanic before being disabled. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in...

Sep 20, 2020

Christopher H. Smith, of Brookville, was born on March 16, 1975 in Oxford, Ohio a son to Jesse and Carole Peak Smith.  He married Holly Simmermeyer on September 11, 1999 at St. Michael's Church and together they had two daughters.  Chris was Vice President of B & F Plastics in Richmond for over 20 years where he mentored many...

Sep 18, 2020

Lavonne B. Huber, of Sunman, was born on February 8, 1926 in Batesville, a daughter to Vernon and Edna Richter Gunter.  She married Wilbur Huber on December 14, 1946 at St. Jacob's Church and together they raised three children.  Lavonne was a member of St. Jacob's Church and enjoyed cooking, sewing and birds.  She loved her flowers and enjoyed...

Sep 12, 2020

Michael Kent Clark, age 73, formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020. Predeceased by his parents, Quentin E. & Lois E. (Talbert) Clark, Mike passed of natural causes.

Mike was a patriot and served honorably in the US Army after graduating from Brookville High School. His love of reading, racing, the University of Kentucky...

Sep 7, 2020

Rhonda G. Fields, 61, of Brookville, died on Monday, September 7, 2020, at Reid Health in Richmond following complications from  Covid 19.

Rhonda was born in Batesville on November 8, 1958, to Bernard and Marilyn Hertel Fields. She was a member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Brookville. Rhonda enjoyed watching old TV shows, doing word search...

Sep 4, 2020

Ella Jean Laker, 68, of Enochsburg, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020, at The Waters of Batesville.

Ella was born November 17, 1951, in Batesville, Indiana, to Clifford and Gertrude "Katie" (Goldsmith) Fichtner. She graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy in Oldenburg in 1969. Ella was married to Dan Laker on November 22, 1969, at St....

Sep 2, 2020

Robert Lee  "Hoss" Race, 69, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Reid Health in Richmond.

Hoss was born in Brookville to Rudy and Betty Sheperd Race on August 9, 1951. He married the love of his life, Peggy Fledderman, on November 28, 1970 and they enjoyed over forty-nine years together. Hoss retired from Owen Corning in Brookville. ...

Aug 28, 2020

Kenneth Virgil Mounts, 82, of Milan died at Our Hospice of South Central of Indiana in Columbus on Friday, August 28, 2020.

Kenneth was born in Kanawha County, West Virginia to William and Rachel Johnston Mounts. After graduating from high school, he served his country in the U.S. Army. Kenneth was employed as a collator...

Aug 28, 2020

Thomas Leroy Eckerle, of Brookville, was born on April 23, 1953 in Batesville, a son to Raymond and Lavinia Prifogle Eckerle. He married Brenda Tebbe on April 24, 1976 at St. Michael Catholic Church.  Tom worked for the Franklin County Water Company and was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and the Franklin County Conservation Club.  He was...

Aug 27, 2020

David Charles Lowery, of Metamora, was born on June 30, 1947 in Ohio, a son to Charles and Hazel Brumley Lowery.  He was a Vietnam veteran, serving his country with the United States Marines.  David married his high school sweetheart, Wanda Wilson on June 15, 1968 in Metamora and together they raised two children; Troy and Lacy Lowery, and...

Aug 25, 2020

James M. Cooper, of Whitesburg, Kentucky was born on November 13, 1962 in Sunman, a son to Donald Monroe and Deloris Mae Hummen Cooper.  He loved music, enjoyed playing the drums and liked being outdoors, especially fishing.  On Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the age of 57, he passed away.

Survivors include one brother, William...

Aug 20, 2020

Danny Joe West, 59, of Brookville died on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at his residence.

Danny was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 13, 1960 to Maynard and Gladys Alsip West. He was a graduate of William Henry Harrison High School in Harrison, Ohio. Danny was disabled for several years and unable to be employed. He loved...

Aug 18, 2020

Alice M. Gesell, of Brookville, was born on  May 25, 1934 in Franklin County, a daughter to Joseph and Margaret Tulley Ratz.  She married Rudolph Gesell on July 26, 1969 and he survives.  Alice worked at Sperry Rubber for over 30 years and was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church.  She enjoyed gardening, canning and mowing grass.  Alice...

Aug 17, 2020

Mary Jane Thompson, of Brookville, was born on October 8, 1943 in Franklin County, a daughter to Walter and Ruth Thackery Thompson.  She was disabled, but that didn't affect her ability to touch the hearts of everyone she met.  Mary enjoyed the gatherings at Riverfront Apartments and loved food, her family and embroidery.  On Monday, August 17, 2020 at...