Obituary Listing

Jan 12, 2019

Christopher Allen Schmitt, of Sunman, was born on December 18, 1960 in Indianapolis, the son of Herman L. and Amelia Schmitt.  He married Cassie Metcalf on November 27, 2010 and she survives.  He worked construction for many years building and roofing houses.  Christopher loved to take care of his animals and hunt and fish in his spare time.  On...

Jan 8, 2019

Donnie Metcalf, of Metamora, was born on July 6, 1955 in Batesville, a son to Robert and Nora McDaniel Metcalf.  He loved fast cars and racing them at Edgewater.  Donnie also enjoyed being outdoors hunting.  On Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the age of 63, he passed away at his residence.

Survivors include one sister, Judy Brown...

Jan 6, 2019

(Lani) Ellen Zeiser, 64, of Avon and formally of Sunman, died on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at Life's Journey of Avon.

Ellen was born on December 27, 1954, to Lowell and Dorothy (Ross) Hines in Cincinnati, Ohio. On November 28, 1975, Ellen married David W. Zeiser in Cincinnati. She was a past member of St. Nicholas Church...

Jan 5, 2019

Audrey Lucille Agapie, of Weisburg, was born on July 11, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan a daughter to Edward A. and Audrey Ethel Mann Spader.  She married Jon Roman Agapie, Sr. and together they raised seven children.  Audrey was a member of the Eastern Star, Alhambra, and a Lioness.  Her family remembers her as a woman of conviction and an...

Jan 5, 2019

Brooklyn Annabel Young, of Brookville, was born on January 24, 2007 in Fairfield, Ohio a daughter to Lindsay Britton.  She was a 6 th grader at Franklin County Middle School and enjoyed playing softball and choir.  She was also involved in Girls on the Run.  Brooklyn had a zest for life and brought a smile to the faces of...

Dec 29, 2018

Stanley Colwell, of Brookville, was born on August 3, 1939 in Confluence, Leslie County, Kentucky, the only child to Wes and Nannie Howard Colwell.  He served his country with the United States Army and then the Army National Guard.  Stanley married Sandra K. Metcalf on April 25, 1970 at Plum Grove Pentecostal Church in...

Dec 28, 2018

Elvin Frazee, born July 9th, 1929 in Losantville, Indiana to Fred and Malvia May Frazee.  Elvin attended Union School in College Corner, Ohio/Indiana, graduating in the class of 1948. Elvin often told stories of growing up in a small town, finding things to do, some of which they were told not to do, like heading down to the creek...

Dec 24, 2018

Margaret Rose Best, 77, of Bryan, Texas, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018.  Born July 4, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio she was the daughter of William and Ada (Hahn) Bledsoe. Margaret was a special education teacher who valued education so much that she mentored many children.  She was a dog rescuer and loved her dogs very much. Margaret loved...

Dec 23, 2018

Tom J. Niedenthal, of Brookville, was born on March 15, 1944 in Batesville, a son to Frank and Martha Meyer Niedenthal.  He served his country during the Vietnam War Era with the United States Air Force. On April 23, 1971 he married Karen Brackney at St. Michael's Church in Brookville.  Tom worked at Risch Implement Company and later General...

Dec 21, 2018

Robert Herlon Metcalf, age 94, of Brookville, died Friday, December 21, 2018 at the Waters of Batesville.

Born April 25, 1924 in Jackson County, Kentucky, he was the oldest of 13 children born to Charles and Daisy (Reese) Metcalf.  He was raised on a farm in Oak Forest (Alley Road) area and he resided there for 73...

Dec 19, 2018

Lorine D. Hoeweler, of Liberty, was born on October 18, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio a daughter to Joseph and Alice Nieneuber Heal.  She married Stanley Hoeweler and together they raised three children, Bill, Sharon and Joseph.  Lorine worked for Kroger's for 30 years as a clerk and in her spare time enjoyed watching TV, especially games shows and serial...

Dec 18, 2018

Doris E. Ertel, of Sunman, was born on November 25, 1921 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a daughter to James A. and Lydia E. Amm Smith.  She was a graduate of Western Hills High School, and on August 30, 1947 she married Edmund M. Ertel.  Her children expressed how she dedicated herself to caring for their family – they always remember...

Dec 17, 2018

Willie Mae Wise, from Milan, Indiana, was born on June 9, 1931 in Fairview, North Carolina, a daughter to William and Myrtle O. Nix Maney.  Willie Mae lost her mother in childbirth and was raised by her father and later, a stepmother, Ollie.  She married Albert E. Wise on April 9, 1950 at St. Paul United Methodist Church in...

Dec 15, 2018

Steven E. Milbourne, of Brookville, was born on August 15, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a son to Paul and Marjorie Rose Kuntz Milbourne.  He graduated from Brookville High School and then pursued a career in construction.  Steve married Lynda Smith on August 20, 1994 and she survives.  He spent many years as a volunteer firefighter for Brookville Fire...

Dec 5, 2018

Alene Mae Schuman, of Lawrenceville, was born on December 23, 1932 in Lawrenceville, a daughter to Kleo and Helen Werner Knecht.  She married William E. Schuman on October 20, 1951 at St. Peter's Catholic Church and together they raised eight children.  Alene was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Catholic Church where she was active in the Ladies Sodality,...

Dec 4, 2018

Mary L. Day, of Florence, was born on April 2, 1928 at home in Lawrenceburg, a daughter to Carl and Irene Parker Swango.  She married Raymond Day on October 26, 1957 in Bright and together they raised one son.  Mary enjoyed time spent with her family and talking on the phone. On Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at the age...

Dec 3, 2018

Rita K. Willhelm, of Cedar Grove, was born on October 2, 1923 in Brookville, a daughter to George and Emma Frey Schuck.  On April 15, 1948 she married Arthur J. Willhelm at St. Michael Church in Brookville and together they raised eight children.  Rita was a life-long member of Holy Guardian Angel Church, and a member of Farm Bureau...

Nov 25, 2018

Darrell P. Salatin, of Sunman, was born on March 1, 1944 in Batesville, a son to Clarence and Irene Elizabeth Huber Salatin.  He married Kristy Lindemann on June 21, 1980 at St. Jacobs United Church of Christ-Blue Creek.  He owned and operated a diesel repair shop in Penntown and also worked at Casket Distributors in West Harrison.  Darrell was...

Nov 18, 2018

Bobby C. Richmond, age 71, of Richmond and formerly of Brookville, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Reid Hospital.  He was born on August 20, 1947 in Whitesburg, Kentucky, to William and Beulah (Buckner) Richmond.  Bobby served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968.  He married Gail Humphrey on October 12, 1968 at the Brookville...

Nov 16, 2018

George A. Buckler, of Brookville, was born on April 10, 1952 in Brookville, a son to Lawrence Paul and Hazel Ellen Dougood Buckler and was raised on the family farm which is now Morgan's Canoe property.  He married Mary Vonderheide on December 3, 1983 and she survives.  George worked for the town of Brookville for 25 years and was...