Bonita Knecht
October 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...
Tanner Lewis Long
September 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...
Shirley Gibbs
September 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...
Dorothy Francis Curry
September 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...
Joan Nau
September 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:Â 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...
Judy Allen
September 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...
Hazel Lake
September 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...
Marvin Boyle
September 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,...
Velma Spurlock
September 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...
Ronald G. Meyer
August 29, 2018
Ronald G. Meyer, of Sunman, was born on July 26, 1933 in Batesville, a son to Philmer and Evelyn Pohlar Meyer. He served his country in the United States Army. Ronald married Opal N. Klostermeyer on May 10, 1958 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Batesville and together they raised 3 children. He enjoyed dairy farming for over 50...
Infant Peter Louis Orr
August 26, 2018
Infant Peter Louis Orr passed into the arms of God shortly after his birth on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Mercy Health Anderson Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Kristen (Lewis) Orr of Batesville and siblings, Mary (Eric) Hartman of Batesville, Monica (Keith) Huber of Brookville and Joseph, Anna, William, Anthony, Philomena, Ambrose,...
Robert Paul Scholl
August 17, 2018
Robert Paul Scholl, of Lawrenceville, was born on April 28, 1934 in Weisburg, a son to Paul and Elsie Baas Scholl. He worked for and later retired from US Shoe Factory in Harrison. Robert was a life member of St. John Lutheran Church, and a member of Tri-County Harmonizers. He was known for his tasty fried chicken and won...
Ruth E. Whittington
August 16, 2018
Ruth E. Whittington, of Brookville, was born on June 12, 1921 in Cincinnati, a daughter to George and Frances Schuster. She married Theodore Whittington in 1946 and together they had two children. Ruth was a lifelong practicing Catholic and loved flower gardening and playing cards. Later in life she enjoyed building doll houses until her worsening eyesight prevented it.  ...
Charles Bulach
August 12, 2018
Charles "Charlie" Robert Bulach, of Sunman, was born on December 22, 1950 in Batesville, a son to Joseph and Antoinette Vogelsang Bulach. He graduated from Sunman High School and later worked for and retired from Hill-Rom. Charlie also served his country with United States Army in Vietnam. He was a member of St. Peter's Church and enjoyed attending auctions,...
Addie Mae Seals Johnson
August 9, 2018
Addie Mae (Seals) Johnson, at the age of 95 went home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2018. She was born in Estill County Kentucky, a daughter to George and Patsy (Barnes) Tipton on September 11, 1922. Addie retired from Philco Ford after 17 years of service.
Those surviving who will cherish Addie's memories are...
Judy Kendrick
August 4, 2018
Esther J. "Judy" Kendrick, of Metamora, was born on October 17, 1944 in Indianapolis, a daughter to Neal Henry and Esther Schatz Clauson. After graduating high school she attended Indiana University and received her degree in nursing; Judy worked for and later retired from St. Vincent. She married Bob Kendrick in Indianapolis on December 23, 1966 and he survives. ...
Aliene Stall
July 27, 2018
Aliene (Moore) Stall, formerly of Sunman, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 27, 2018, at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville, IN. She was 84 years old. Aliene was born in Owsley County, Kentucky, on March 30, 1934, to Bradley and Opal (Sandlin) Moore. She married Carl "Buck" Stall on October 19, 1951. To...
Betty J. Hill
July 25, 2018
Betty J. Hill, 87, of Milan, Indiana, died early Wednesday morning on July 25, 2018 at Ripley Crossing in Milan.
Betty was born in Ripley County on April 30, 1931 to Joseph and Ruth Mendel Hill. She graduated from Sunman High School in 1948 and moved to Maine in the early 1950's where her husband was serving...
Virgil Hensley
July 22, 2018
Virgil Hensley, of Milan, was born on August 21, 1930 in Harlan, Kentucky a son to Thomas and Octava Thomas Hensley. He married Ida Mae Cloud in October of 1984 and she preceded him in death on August 22, 2008. Virgil worked as a welder at Hill-Rom, retiring on August 27, 1992 after 40 years of service. He enjoyed...
Julia Ree Nichols
July 15, 2018
Julia Ree Nichols, of Dillsboro, was born on August 3, 1925, in Brooksburg, Indiana a daughter to Elmer Winston and Alta Mae Reamer Gulley. On July 18, 1942 she married Leonard Elmer Nichols. Julia was a homemaker, raising 7 children. She was active for numerous years as a Girl Scout leader in Dearborn County. On Sunday, July 15, 2018...
