Obituary Listing

June 17, 2024

Adella Dianne (Rush) Carpenter, of Sunman, IN was born in Cincinnati, OH on April 8, 1951 a daughter to Frank and Adella (Schneider) Rush. She married Michael Carpenter in 2007, he passed away in 2017. She was a loving homemaker and enjoyed her job as a school bus driver for leug Bus Corporation of Cincinnati, and as an employee...

June 16, 2024

Johnny Ray Norman, of Batesville, was born on December 19, 1942, in Liberty, Kentucky, a son to Charles and Hazel Davis Norman.  He married Sharon Coyle on February 26, 1966, and she survives.  John served his country for many years in the National Guard and was a member of the Dearborn Baptist Church.  He worked in construction and owned...

June 12, 2024

Naaman Johnson, of Holt, Michigan was born in Franklin County, Indiana on July 16, 1939, a son to Robert Lee and Christine (nee: Long) Johnson.  He graduated from Brookville High School and later Kalamazoo Valley Community College.  On his 21st birthday, Naaman married Mary Ann Sturwold at St. Michael's Church in Brookville and together they raised two daughters.  He...

June 7, 2024

Annette Jenkins, age 85 of Sunman, was born on March 20, 1939 in Pine Top, KY a daughter to the late Delza and Dallas (Slone) Amburgey.  She attended The Old Regular Baptist Church of Jesus Christ in Sunman, IN.  She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and mother-in-law.  She enjoyed quilting, flowers, tending to her garden and liked to...

May 24, 2024

Florence Henerietta Lunsford, of Brookville, was born on September 23, 1936, in Brookville, a daughter to Ohmer and Verena Schwegman Kunkel.  She married Ralph Lunsford on September 13, 1958, at St. Peter's Catholic Church and together they raised three children.  Florence worked for the auditor's office and later was Clerk of the Courts for two terms.  She enjoyed gardening...

May 22, 2024

James A. Hyde, 91, of Brookville, passed away May 22, 2024 at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville, Indiana where he has resided the last three years.  Jim was born December 21, 1932 on a farm in Springfield Township, he was the youngest son of the late Alfred and Pauline (Geis) Hyde.

Jim graduated from the former...

May 15, 2024

Judy Kay Jones was born on June 20, 1944, in Convington, Kentucky, a daughter to Ed and Vonell (Albright) Evans. She worked for Eastman Kodak Company, Copy Products Division for over 30 years, rising through the ranks from secretary all the way to VP of Midwest sales. Judy was a faithful believer who loved the Lord, enjoyed playing the...

May 14, 2024

Bobby Dale Burchett, a former Sunman native, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Savannah, Tennessee.  He was born in Rose Hill, Virginia on February 7, 1968, a son to Kenneth Burchett and Ethelene Grooms.  He graduated Brookville High School in 1986 and later was employed with Konecranes in Cincinnati and then American Central Transport.  Bobby had...

May 6, 2024

John Dudley, age 76, of Sunman, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 6, 2024. John was born to Leroy and Mildred (McHugh) Dudley on February 1, 1948, in Batesville, Indiana. He married Sandra Clair and together they raised 4 children. John served his country in the Air Force in Vietnam. After the war...

May 6, 2024

Darleen E. Gabbard, age 79 of Lawrenceville, IN, passed peacefully at The Willows of Greensburg on May 6, 2024. Darleen was born to Paul and Elsie (Baas) Scholl on July 1, 1944 at MMCH in Batesville, Indiana. As a child, Darleen adored helping her dad on the farm. She loved to tell the story that her birthdays were spent...

May 3, 2024

Rita Arlene Stacy, of Metamora, was born on September 22, 1950 in Hamilton, Ohio a daughter to Chester and Anna Merle Vohland Hunter.   She married Gary Gordon Stacy on August 4, 1967, and he preceded her in death on February 16, 2013.   She owned and managed Stacy Plumbing and Heating in Greensburg with her husband since 1977.  Rita was...

April 20, 2024

Charlene Hertel, of Brookville, was born on March 10, 1956, in Monticello, Kentucky, a daughter to Ray and Aileen Frost Raines.  She married Daniel Hertel on March 10, 1979, at Peace Lutheran Church in Connersville and he preceded her in death on November 4, 2010.  Charlene was a homemaker and enjoyed visiting with friends and family.  She was a...

April 20, 2024

John L. Quinlan, of Brookville, was born on April 12, 1947, in Laurel, Indiana, a son to Russell Ernest and Elizabeth Wingler Quinlan.  He served his country in the Unites States Army for many years and fought in Vietnam.  John later joined the National Guard and ended his military career in the Army Reserve.  He married Barbara Brashear on...

April 8, 2024

Billy Merrit Walker, of Sunman, was born on February 28, 1938, in McLean County, Kentucky, a son to Robert and Rhinetta Green Walker.  He graduated from Mclean County High School in Sacramento, Kentucky and went on to serve his country in the United States Army.  Bill married Mary Ann Allgeier on October 16, 1971, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church...

April 1, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Moore, of Metamora, was born on July 2, 1929, in Kenton County, Kentucky, a son to Wilford Petty Moore and Jeanette May Cook.   After graduating high school, he joined and later retired from the United States Air Force, serving his country for over 20 years.  Chuck then acquired his insurance license and started his own agency, which...

March 20, 2024

Sara Jane Dorrel passed away on March 20, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.   She was lifted up by her family and friends during her lengthy hospital stay.

Sara Jane was born November 28, 1948, to Herbert "Tub" and Lucy Smith Dorrel, the only one of her family born in a hospital. She was tormented...

March 9, 2024

Brian Harrison, age 44, of Brookville was born on January 29, 1980, in Batesville, a son to Harold and Penny Fasbinder Harrison.  He graduated from Franklin County High School and then worked as a machinist at Bischoff Engine Services (BES Racing).  Brian loved his family, most importantly his son, Avery.  He enjoyed tinkering in his garage, racing cars and...

March 4, 2024

John Herbert Haas, of Bath, was born on January 1, 1940, in Gobblers Knob, Indiana, a son to William and Esther Kunkel Haas.  He graduated from Talawanda High School and later married Jeanette Ponder on April 27, 1968, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oxford, Ohio.  John owned and operated the Bath Store for many years while farming.  He...

March 1, 2024

Taylor Ann Moreau, was born on April 25, 1992, in Cincinnati, a daughter to Jerry E. and Deborah (Davisson) Day.  She graduated from Franklin County High School and later earned her associate degree from Cincinnati State.  Taylor married David Moreau on September 21, 2013, and had 3 children.  She was a 25-year member of Brookville Road Baptist Church.  Taylor...

February 27, 2024

Jessica Lynn Kaiser, of Brookville, was born on January 30, 1986, in Oxford, Ohio, a daughter to Bruce and Cheryl Schneider Kaiser.  She graduated from Franklin County High School and later earned her associate degree from the Galen School of Nursing.  Jessica was a devoted mother who made sure her daughter experienced all life had to offer through adventures...