Obituary Listing

March 13, 2020

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March 11, 2020

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Bennie Reed, of Brookville, was born on September 11, 1937 in Kentucky, a son to Robert and Stanley Hurst Reed.  He married Margie Smith on November 3, 1979 in Newport Kentucky and she survives.  Bennie worked as a machinist and enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing...

March 11, 2020

****Update - There will be no public visitation or services due to the current CDC recommendations for public gatherings.

Charles "Charlie" Edward Hofer, age 92 of Brookville, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 peacefully in his home surrounded by his children.  Born July 13, 1927 in Brookville, Indiana he was one of six children born to the late...

March 7, 2020

John William Kuntz, 66, of Sunman, Indiana, died Saturday, March 7, 2020 on his beloved land, which had sustained him for the previous 33 years. He was born on July 27, 1953 in Indianapolis, the son of James Ralph Kuntz and Josephine Irene Kuntz.

John spent most of his childhood in Kokomo, Indiana, where he graduated from...

February 29, 2020

Jacky Wayne Volz, of Sunman, was born on June 30, 1957 in Batesville, a son to Edward Volz, Jr. and Ester Marie Fletcher. He worked and retired as a heavy equipment operator and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers local 181, and the Milan American Legion Post #0235. Jack loved the outdoors, especially hunting and...

February 25, 2020

Laura L. Waggoner of Brookville was born on June 16, 1942 in West Harrison, a daughter to Walter and Verna J. Fraizer Wolfe, Sr.  She had worked at U.S. Shoe in Harrison, Grippos in Cincinnati for many years, and part-time at Country Barrel in Okeana.  She loved reading, spending time with her family, and taking care of her horse. ...

February 21, 2020

Mildred Schaedel, of Sunman, was born on January 10, 1934 in Batesville, a daughter to Arthur and Teresa Miller Smith.  She graduated high school and later married Robert Schaedel.  She worked for AT&T and attended St. Peter's Catholic Church.  She loved shopping, going out to eat and spending time with her great nieces and nephews.  On February 21, 2020...

February 14, 2020

Tommy Ison, of Oldenburg, was born on June 11, 1953 in Hamilton, Ohio, a son to Everett D. and Ellen McVey Ison.  He worked at Visteon for many years and was a member of the Metamora Church of God.  Tommy enjoyed many outdoor activities, especially riding horses, hunting and fishing.  He also loved spending time with his family.  On...

February 7, 2020

Mary Ann Meyer, of Brookville, was born on June 18, 1943 in Batesville, a daughter to Anthony and Viola Reuter Meyer.  She was a member of St. Michael Church.  Mary Ann loved bingo and fried chicken, was an avid Reds fan, and never missed her 3p.m. Pepsi.  On Friday, February 7, 2020 at the age of 76, she passed...

February 7, 2020

Mary Lee Hunter, of Sunman, was born on December 14, 1926 in Sunman, a daughter to Rowland and Theresa Beer Robinson.  She was a 1944 graduate of Sunman High School. Mary Lee married Floyd "Bud" Hunter on August 21, 1948 in Versailles and he preceded her in death on February 16, 2019. She was a member of Sunman Community...

January 30, 2020

Charlotte A. Orschell, of Brookville, was born on July 13, 1930 in Hamilton, Ohio, a daughter to Martin E. and Irma Ruth Compton Nistler.  She married Albert "Bub" Orschell on August 26, 1950 at St. Mary's Church in Hamilton, Ohio.  Charlotte was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella, the American Legion Women's Auxiliary, and...

January 26, 2020

Lucy A. Smith Dorrel, of Brookville was born on March 25, 1924 in Springfield Township, a daughter to Milton and Mattie Shiplet Smith.  She married Herbert Dorrel and he preceded her in death on May 19, 1977.  She served for many years as a 4-H leader and loved gardening, sewing, and cheering for the I.U. basketball team.  On Sunday,...

January 25, 2020

Victor "Pete" Back, of Sunman, was born on March 21, 1939 in St. Peters, a son to Charles A. and Clara A. Scherger Back.  He was a graduate of Brookville High School, class of 1958. On June 25, 1960, Pete married Virginia Schantz at St. Paul's Catholic Church in New Alsace.  He worked at Fernald from 1959-1964 and then...

January 12, 2020

Jerome A. Feller, of Sunman, was born on October 17, 1958 in Dearborn County, a son to Cornelius and Pearl Reed Feller.  He farmed most of his life and was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church.  Jerome enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  On Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the age of...

January 9, 2020

Barbara E. Walter, of Sunman, was born on May 15, 1942 in Cincinnati, a daughter to Emmett and Ruth Kelley Jones.  She married Paul Walter and he preceded her in death 1999.  Barb's love in life was taking care of the home; raising her six children and cooking.  She attended Sunman Bible Church and enjoyed going to church, doing...

January 4, 2020

Bernice Sizemore, of Manchester, was born on May 16, 1940 in Whitesburg, Kentucky a daughter to Forester and Delma Banks Brashears.  She married Harold Sizemore on December 22, 1959 in Milan and together they raised three sons.  Bernice worked at Midwest Packing in Lawrenceburg and was a member of the New Life Southern Baptist Church in Manchester as well...

January 1, 2020

Jewel Horning, of Connersville, was born on March 23, 1945 in Connersville, a daughter to Lewel and Mae Hunter Carey.  She married Terry Horning on April 17, 1980 and he preceded her in death on July 1, 2018.  Jewel worked in manufacturing in at CW Ellis in Indianapolis for almost 30 years.  She enjoyed her two dogs and shopping...

December 20, 2019

Judith Lucille Fletcher, of Sunman, was born on May 4, 1940 in Batesville, a daughter to Filmore and Irene Richter Baas.  She married Frank Fletcher on July 1, 1989 at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church and he survives.  Judy worked for over 29 years at Batesville Casket Company in the embroidery department.  She was a member of St. Stephen's Lutheran...

December 19, 2019

Mary Ellen (Hayes) Ashley was born June 5, 1925, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Chester and Manola Welcome Hayes.  Mary was wed to the late John H. Ashley, Sr., on June 16, 1945.  Mary will be remembered by many as the head cook for the Brookville schools from the early 1960's until the 1990's.  She enjoyed her many...

December 17, 2019

Michael Otis Blevins, of Sunman, was born on September 3, 1932 in Edgewood, Maryland a son to Aris P. and Sylvia Tickle Blevins.  He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War.  Michael married Janet Oliver on January 1, 1989 and she survives.  He worked hotel maintenance for many years and was a member of...