Obituary Listing

May 30, 2025

Brian D. Hunter, of Sebring, Florida and formerly of Brookville, passed away May 30, 2025. He was born on May 27, 1959, in Batesville, Indiana, a son to the late Donovan and Alma Turner Hunter.  Even though Brian entered the world with many challenges, he lived a very full life, loved by all those who knew him.  His parents...

May 23, 2025

Barbara "Barb" Ann Ellis, age 72, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, at Envive of Brookville. She was born on July 14, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to William E. Higgs and Alicia Bath Higgs.

A lifelong resident of Brookville, Barb attended St. Michael School and Brookville High School, building lifelong friendships that she cherished throughout her...

May 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Colten Brown May 20, 2003 – May 20, 2025

With broken hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Colten Brown, who left this world far too soon on May 20, 2025 — the day he turned 22.

Born on May 20, 2003, to Kimberly Brown and Travis Brown, Colten...

May 16, 2025

Robert R. Baker, age 75, of Sunman, Indiana passed away on Friday May 16, 2025, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 3, 1950, in Batesville, Indiana, a son to Willard H. and Matilda Woliung Baker. He resided in the local area throughout his life; attended St. John's Lutheran Church and Sunman...

May 15, 2025

Erma J. Wilson, of Metamora, was born on June 10, 1928 in Connersville, Indiana, a daughter to Forrest and Ethel Trueblood McKee.  She married Cecil Wilson, and he preceded her in death on November 2, 2001.  Erma and her husband were pastors at Haytown Hill Pentecostal Church, serving their community for many years.  She enjoyed spending time with youth...

May 12, 2025

Ann Marie Race, of Brookville, was born on June 8, 1983, in Oxford Ohio, a daughter to Robert "Hoss" and Peggy Fledderman Race.  She graduated from Franklin County High School and then earned her Associate Degree of Culinary Art from Sullivan University in Louisville, Kentucky.  During her career she held every position from dishwasher to executive chef.  Her 14...

April 29, 2025

Franklin Donald Huber, age 92, of Sunman, Indiana, was born on March 4, 1933, at the family farm. He was the son of the late Joseph and Mable Smith Huber. Frank was drafted into the Army in 1953 and proudly served until 1955. He successfully received his crane operator license while stationed at Fort Leonard Wood. After serving his...

April 25, 2025

Dennis J. Baas, age 71, of Sunman, was born on December 6, 1953, in Batesville, Indiana,a son to Herbert and Helen Myatt Baas.  He worked at Romweber and later at Kroger.  Dennis enjoyed antiquing, collecting odds and ends and loved to read.  He also liked watching baseball and rooting for the Cleveland Indians (Guardians).  On Friday, April 25, 2025,...

April 17, 2025

Nora Goodrich, of Brookville, was born on March 11th, 1924, in Cawood, Kentucky, daughter to the late Thomas and Sarah Johnson Osborne. She married Hurtle Ernest Goodrich and he preceded her in death on July 29, 1989. Nora devoted her life to her family and was fortunate to spend most of her years as a homemaker. She was a...

April 13, 2025

Peter Urban Doll, of Sunman, was born on October 20, 1948, a son to the late Matthias and Alma Bedel Doll. Pete was a U.S. Veteran after proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. On May 5, 1973, he married Linda Brunsman at St. Nicholas Catholic Church and together they raised 3...

April 11, 2025

Barbara Jean (Lakes) Engle, 76, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, surrounded by her family at their farm.

Barb was born on November 19, 1948, in Hamilton, Ohio to Harold and Hattie Lakes. She grew up in Brookville, Indiana and attended Franklin County High School. She met the love of her life, John Engle while he...

April 9, 2025

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Marjorie (Margie) Sue Graf was born on July 21, 1941, in Brookville, Indiana, daughter to Charles and Virginia (Klusman) Lohrey.  She graduated from Brookville High School and later obtained her nursing degree from the Jewish Hospital.  Margie married Clifford Bulach (St. Leon, IN) and they had three children, Bonnie, Connie and...

April 8, 2025

Mary Dianne Holzbacher, of Sunman, was born on July 3, 1945, a daughter to Verl and Helen Birchard Emsweller. After graduating high school, she attended cosmetology school. She married Robert D. Holzbacher on April 17, 1971, and together they raised two daughters.  Dianne was a member of St. John Lutheran Church – Hubbell's Corner. She enjoyed doing hair, gardening,...

April 6, 2025

Pamela Lynn Gartenman, of Milan, was born on March 2, 1963, a daughter to Thomas E. and Dorothy Walter Devoll, Sr.  She was a 1981 graduate of Brookville High School.  Pam worked for over 25 years at Batesville Casket Company in the interior department.  Pam married Larry Gartenman in 2008, and he survives. She was a former member of...

April 6, 2025

Betty Jean Cott, 91, of Holton, KS, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025 at her home. She was born November 12, 1933 in Sunman, IN, the daughter of Fitzhugh and Jeanette (Morrison) Creech.

Betty graduated from Sunman High School in 1951. She was a Certified Nurse's Aide and Home Health Aide for United Methodist Home in Topeka....

April 2, 2025

Hilda Ester Benning, of Sunman, was born at home in Dearborn County on January 20, 1927, a daughter to Edward and Margaret Brandt Amm. She married Ronald Benning on October 20, 1945, and they enjoyed 55 years together before his death on October 25, 2000.  Hilda was a farmer's wife and a homemaker.  She had a green thumb, always...

April 2, 2025

James L. Kruthaupt, of Batesville, was born on October 1, 1937, in Batesville, a son to Lawrence and Agatha Wespesser Kruthaupt.  He served his country in the Army Reserves and was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Morris.  Jim loved cars and his siblings can remember him always trying to talk their father into buying a newer...

March 27, 2025

Marjorie Ann Barrett, of Brookville, Indiana was born on September 2, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter to Alfred C. and Marie Schum Brown. After graduating from Brookville High School she attended Indiana University, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Business. Marge met David P. Barrett while in college and they married on August 22, 1959, in Brookville. Many...

March 23, 2025

L.D.  "Bud" Bingham, 80, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Christ Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born in Kentucky, April 22, 1944, to Ruby Stipe and LD. Bingham, Sr.

He married Alma (Nanney) Bingham on March 27, 1965, and she survives.  Bud was a life long "Mr. Fix-It", enjoying wood working and fishing...

March 19, 2025

Cindy C. Orschell, of Okeana and previously Brookville, was born on November 18, 1968, in Connersville, Indiana, a daughter to Odell and Novella Lay Cross. She graduated from Laurel High School, class of 1987 and later obtained her medical assisting degree from Ivy Tech. Although she began her career in the medical field, most people will remember Cindy from...