Obituary Listing

Nov 12, 2018

Frances Davidson, of Sunman was born on April 2, 1936 in Manchester, Kentucky, a daughter to Marion and Lula Davidson Stewart.  She married Rev. J. Mott Davidson and together they raised two children.  Frances was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her family and others.  She was a member of the Pipecreek Freewill Baptist Church, and the Eastern...

Nov 12, 2018

James Richard Hughes of Brookville, was born on November 16, 1944 in Connersville, a son to Russell and Mollie Nolan Hughes.  He married Mary Lou Riggins on July 27, 1968 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Indianapolis and together they raised 4 children.  Jim also had a very large sports family, having influenced many kids over 50 years in Franklin...

Nov 7, 2018

Harold L. Harrison, of Brookville, was born on September 14, 1960 in Jackson County, Kentucky, a son to Lincoln and Veva "Bernice" Thomas Harrison.  He married Penny Fasbinder on September 8, 1979 in Oldenburg and she survives.  Harold drove a truck for 35 years, but his passions were fabricating cars, dirt racing, and 4-wheeling.  On Wednesday, November 7, 2018...

Nov 6, 2018

Verda Mae Holliday, of Sunman, was born on August 3, 1927 in Booneville, Kentucky, a daughter to Steve and Elizabeth McIntosh Burns.  She married John Holliday on October 2, 1948 in Lawrenceburg.  In her later years, Verda fulfilled a life-long dream of finishing school when she became a licensed cosmetologist.  She was an active...

Nov 5, 2018

Evelyn L. Beneker, of Brookville, was born on September 9, 1928 in Sunman, a daughter to Carl and Emma L. Heuer Zimmerman.  She married Martin E. Beneker on November 6, 1971 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Sunman.  Evelyn worked in home health care for many years.  She enjoyed taking care of people and being involved with the activities...

Oct 29, 2018

Robert D. Meyer, of Brookville, was born on August 1, 1950 in Fort Collins, Colorado, a son to John and Rachel Fritzler Meyer.  After completing his education, Rob moved to San Francisco where he met his life partner Thomas D. Bredwell.  Rob and Thomas owned floral and gift shops in both San Francisco and Cincinnati.  Continuing the entrepreneurial spirit,...

Oct 29, 2018

William Isaac Knox, of Brookville, was born on May 6, 1937 in Georgetown, Kentucky a son to Ike and Edith Mae Taylor Knox.  He enjoyed being a dairy man for almost 50 years.

On Monday, October 29, 2018 at the age of 81, he passed away at the Waters of Batesville.

Survivors include his daughters,...

Oct 21, 2018

Mark A. Shoemaker, 48, of Cambridge City, died on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Reid Hospital in Richmond.

Mark was born in Connersville, on April 15, 1970, to Albert and Ceattie Feltner Shoemaker. He was employed at various factories until his disability due to illness. Mark was a member of Plum Grove Pentecostal Church and the Brookville...

Oct 19, 2018

William G. "Bill" Walker Jr., 60, of Brookville, died on Friday, October 19, 2018, at Hospice of Hamilton.

Bill was born in Middletown, Ohio, on June 15, 1958, to William G. and Ann Bowling Walker. He graduated from Monroe High School and served his country in U.S. Army. Bill married Bonnie Abernathy on December 6, 1985 in...

Oct 18, 2018

Henry HG Hall, 84, of Sunman,  died Thursday, October 18, 2018, at his residence.

Henry was born in Jackhorn, Kentucky on February 16, 1934, to Calvin and May Tackett Hall. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Henry was employed at Reliable Castings as a foundry worker for 21 years. He was a member of the...

Oct 9, 2018

James Howard Manley, 94, of Brookville, passed October 9, 2018 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.  He was born on October 15, 1923 in Brookville, a son to Ernest W. and Hazel Fieber Manley.  James attended Brookville High School and graduated in 1941.  He later served in the Navy during WWII on a sub chaser from 1943 to 1946. ...

Oct 9, 2018

Bonita L. Knecht, of Brookville, was born on June 25, 1946 in Batesville, a daughter to Marshall "Jack" and Rita Kunkel Deutsch.  She married Ernest Knecht and together they had six children.  Bonita helped at the Senior Center and Meals on Wheels, and babysat many children around Brookville.  She was a member of St Michael and St. Peter's Catholic...

Sep 28, 2018

Tanner Lewis Long was born on September 13, 2000 in Batesville, a son to David Long and Raven Astar Kesler.  The Tan Man was a true rebel - ruthless and full of life, but would happily give you the shirt off his back and expect nothing in return.  He was many things; stubborn, shy, outgoing, sweet and loyal to...

Sep 26, 2018

Shirley Rose Gibbs, of Brookville, was born on January 23, 1937, a daughter to Andrew and Anna Mae Saltz Archer.  She married Lowell Gibbs on August 29, 1967 and he preceded her in death on October 5, 2008.  Shirley loved to cook, crochet, and do crossword puzzles, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.  On...

Sep 23, 2018

Dorothy Francis Curry, of Connersville, was born on March 4, 1939 in Shelbyville, Indiana a daughter to George and Ada Mae Bockover Wainscott.  As a member of Metamora Church of God, she was united there in marriage to Larry Curry on July 28, 1985.  Dorothy had many hobbies but most enjoyed working puzzles, crocheting and reading.  She also loved...

Sep 17, 2018

Joan Sabina Nau, of Cincinnati and formerly of Brookville, was born in Akron, Ohio on February 13, 1923, daughter of Arthur Stanley and Joanna McDonald Wilson, she was the eldest of four children:  Anne Wilson, Mary Wilson (Booth) and Jack Wilson, who have predeceased her.

She married Robert (Bob) Nau on June 26, 1948 at St. Paul's...

Sep 14, 2018

Judy M. Allen, age 70, of Richmond, was born on March 16, 1948 in Batesville, Indiana, a daughter to Hurshel and Mary L. Smith Allen.  She worked at Hoffco, Inc. in Richmond for a number of years and in her spare time enjoyed crocheting, sewing, reading and trips to Kentucky.  Judy was a social person and loved being with...

Sep 14, 2018

Hazel Bernice (Jasper) Lake, age 90, joined our Lord and Savior in eternal peace on September 14, 2018 after an extended illness.  Preceded in death by her parents, Laskous Taylor Jasper and Mabel (Adams) Jasper, 10 siblings, and her husband, Leslie Willis Lake. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Diane Lake of West Columbia, SC, a grandson, Keith...

Sep 7, 2018

Marvin Boyle, of Newberry, Florida and formerly of Brookville, was born on September 20, 1925 in Newport, Kentucky, a son to Curtis and Cathryn Becker Boyle.  After graduating from Brookville High School he joined the merchant marine, serving his country during WWII.  Marvin later entered the Unites States Air Force.  After some years as an auto salesman for Datsun/Nissan,...

Sep 2, 2018

Velma Spurlock was born on November 5, 1948 in Union, Kentucky a daughter to Estill and Helen Caudell Davidson.  After graduating high school she pursued a nursing degree.  Velma worked as a nurse for over 38 years with Decatur County Hospital in Greensburg.  On November 11, 1972 she married Estill Spurlock at Negengard Corner Freewill Baptist Church and he...