Obituary Listing

Jun 17, 2018

John D. Holliday of Sunman, was born on December 18, 1927 in Batesville, the son of John D and Minnie Edwards Holliday.  He served his country with the United States Army, and upon his return he married Verda Mae Burns in Lawrenceburg on October 2, 1948.  John was a tool and die maker for over 39 years with GM. ...

Jun 13, 2018

Joseph "Joe" Robinson, of Laurel, was born on January 21, 1951 in Corbin, Kentucky the son of Lenzy and Edna Cox Robinson.  He served his country with the United States Marines, and then worked and retired from Sperry Rubber after 29 years of service.  Joe enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  He loved to...

Jun 9, 2018

William Garrett Shepard, of Liberty, was born on October 30, 1989 in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Maynard Shepard and Kathleen Newkirk.  William served his country in the United States Army and earned several medals; the Army Good Conduct Medal, an Army Service Medal and Ribbon, a Parachutist Badge, and a Driver and Mechanic Badge.  He later worked for...

May 31, 2018

Baas, Richard A. 10/1/42-5/31/18 Age 75 of Brookville, IN. Son of the late Lester and Helen (nee Feinthel) Baas. Beloved father of John (Amber), Danny Baas, and Diane (Ron) Tanski. Devoted grandfather of 8, and great grandfather of 6. Cherished brother of Ruth, Jimmy, Delores, David, Debbie, and Dolly. Richard is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends....

May 24, 2018

Nathan G. Meyer, of Brookville, was born on February 8, 1986 in Oxford, Ohio, the son of Eugene F. and Karen Mergenthal Meyer.  He married his soul mate and true love Carrie E. Wendel on September 5, 2009 at St. Michael Catholic Church, and in 2014 the two welcomed their daughter Katherine who is Nathan's sunshine and whole world....

May 24, 2018

Luther Noble, Sr. of Brookville, was born on June 25, 1931 in Owsley County, Kentucky to Harlan and Easter McIntosh Noble.  He entered the United States Army in 1954 and served his country for six years during the Korean War.  Luther married Ethel Turner on September 23, 1980 and she survives.  Luther was an entrepreneur, owning Noble Boys Furniture...

May 20, 2018

There is a huge hole in many lives with the May 20, 2018, passing of Lila June Hazelwood Neeley.

A long-time resident of Brookville, June earned a bachelor's degree in nursing at Kettering College of Medical Arts in Kettering, Ohio, and practiced at Kettering, Fayette Memorial and Elsie Dryer Nursing Home.  During the past three years, June...

May 20, 2018

Harry O. Laker, of Sunman, was born to Edmund and Martha Eckerle Laker on October 15, 1933 in Franklin County, Indiana.  He served his country with the United States Army.  Harry was united in marriage to Alma Riehle on July 12, 1958 at St. Nicholas Church and together they had six children.  He worked for Hill-Rom for 35 years...

May 11, 2018

Bud Nunier, of Brookville, was born on May 23, 1940 in Brookville the son of Edward J. and Florence A. Volz Nunier.  Early in life he was severely disabled in a car accident and spent most of his life at home with his parents and nine siblings.  On Friday, May 11, 2018 at the age of 77, after many...

May 7, 2018

Scharlene C. Reister, of Cincinnati, was born on July 19, 1952 in Milan, IN the daughter of Orville and Charlotte Talbe Gesell.  She graduated from Brookville High School and later worked as a bartender.  Scharlene enjoyed spending time with her friends.  On Monday, May 7, 2018 at the age of 65 she passed away.

Survivors include three...

Apr 29, 2018

Jackie Lea Bischoff, of Brookville, was born on October 13, 1967 in St. Joseph, Missouri the daughter of Jack and Donna (Rogers) Pipes.  She married Paul Bischoff on October 28, 1987 in Clinton, Missouri.  Jackie worked in merchandising and in her free time she loved to spend time with her grandchildren, sew and crochet.  On Sunday, April 29, 2018...

Apr 28, 2018

Alicia F. Higgs, of Brookville, was born on June 22, 1929 in Brookville, the daughter of Edward and Norma Bernhart Bath.  She married William E. Higgs on December 1, 1951 at St. Michael Catholic Church and together they raised 3 children.  Alicia was a member of St. Michael Church and the Brookville American Legion Auxiliary.  She liked to read...

Apr 24, 2018

Wilma J. Meyer, of Brookville, was born on December 19, 1932 in Franklin County, the daughter of Kenneth and Ada Templeton Beesley.  She graduated from Brookville High School in 1951 and later married Howard Meyer on November 22, 1952 at St. Michael Church.  Wilma was a bank teller at FCN for 40 years and was also an assistant trust...

Apr 24, 2018

Vivian L. Hundley, of Metamora, was born on February 29, 1932 in Franklin County, Indiana, the daughter of Edmund and Maude Hammons Carlton.  She married Edward Hundley on September 17, 1949 in Island City, Kentucky and he survives.  Family was very important to Vivian and she was a great homemaker.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved...

Apr 12, 2018

Our Lord received a beautiful soul as Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Gramman departed this life, April 12, 2018.  She was born to Lewis J. Schreiner and Marie (Luesse) Schreiner of Brookville, on January 9, 1933.  She met and later married, Donald A. Gramman, April 25, 1953.  They resided at 531 E. 5 th Street, Brookville, IN and raised eleven children....

Apr 10, 2018

Dorothea F.  O'Neal of Brookville was born on October 28, 1940 in Charleston, W. VA a daughter of  Hillard and Hazel Marie Chancey Tyree. In 1956 she married Donald R. O'Neal Sr. who died in 1998. Dorothea was an LPN working at Fayette Memorial Hospital in Connersville and working until retirement at Elsie Dreyer Nursing Home in Brookville. She...

Apr 5, 2018

Lee "Lebo" Graf, of Cedar Grove, was born on June 9, 1952 in Batesville, the son of Albert T. and Maryln C. Mergenthal Graf.  He married Cathy A. Bischoff on August 12, 1972 at Holy Guardian Angels in Cedar Grove and together they raised 4 children.  Lee was a cement mason and a member of Holy Guardian Angels Church. ...

Apr 4, 2018

William "Bill" Dean Ison, of Connersville, was born on March 15, 1963 in Batesville, the son of Wilburn Dean and Carol Sue Wilson Ison.  He was a father to 4 children and attended Alpine Holiness Church.  William enjoyed fixing up old cars and bowling.  On Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the age of 55, he passed away unexpectedly at...

Apr 2, 2018

Robert (Bob) D. Chalk, of Aurora, was born on December 5, 1942 in Milan, Indiana the son of William Howard and Viola Horton Chalk.  He served his country in the United States Army.  Bob married Carrol Taylor on November 16, 1976 in Rising Sun and together they had seven children.  He was a truck driver for Hill-Rom and was...

Mar 30, 2018

Alma O. Miller, of Sunman, was born on February 7, 1920 in St. Leon, the daughter of Phillip and Catherine Bischoff Schuck.  She married Julius M. Miller on September 7, 1949 at St. Nicholas Church.  Alma helped Julius on their farm and was a member of All Saints Parish – formerly St. Paul, New Alsace and was active in...