Obituaries

Aug 25, 2026

Kenneth Richard Kruse, age 81, of Batesville, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at his residence.

He was born on September 20, 1944, in Batesville, Indiana, the son of Ralph and Thelma (Shouse) Kruse. Ken grew up in Oldenburg and Batesville. On May 4, 1968, he married Barbara (Berg) Kruse, and together they shared 58 years...

Aug 21, 2026

Louise Thomas, 93, of New Point, Indiana, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville.

She was born on October 11, 1932, in Oscaloosa, Kentucky, to Anzil and Cinda (Combs) Ison and raised in Whitesburg, Kentucky. On April 3, 1948, she was united in marriage to Bennie Thomas Jr. in Whitesburg, Kentucky....

Aug 20, 2026

Leslie Walter Smith, 91, of Batesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Our Hospice in Columbus, Indiana, with his daughter by his side.

Les was born on July 15, 1935, to Harvey J. and Velma (Holwadel) Smith. He graduated from Batesville High School in 1953.

Les met and married the love...

Aug 20, 2026

Gail Ann Keene, 63, of Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

She was born on November 4, 1962, in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, the daughter of Lawrence and Florence (Strickley) Yeary.

Gail was preceded in death by her son, Justin Keene; her daughter, April Ortiz; and her sister, Sheila Siereveld.

She...

Aug 15, 2026

Clifford F. Selke of Palm Coast, Florida, better known as Ding to his friends and family, passed away on August 15, 2026, at the age of 98. He was born on August 24, 1927, in Batesville, Indiana, to Matilda Bergman Selke and Frank Selke.

After graduating from Batesville High School, Clifford joined the Merchant Marines. He later...

Aug 13, 2026

David William McCoy, age 69, of Versailles, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at his residence.

He was born on August 23, 1956, in Marion, Ohio, the son of Eugene and Norine (Goddard) McCoy.

David was a self-employed contractor.

He is survived by his son, Eric McCoy; daughters, Jenelle Kogge and...

Aug 8, 2026

Linda Jean Vincent, 74, of Batesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, at Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born on September 12, 1951, in Batesville, Indiana, the daughter of Estal and Mable (Biddle) Gunter. She married Gary T. Vincent on August 4, 2001, and together they shared 25 beautiful years of laughter and companionship.

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Aug 3, 2026

Anna Catharine "Ann" (Huenefeld) Hartman, age 84, of Morris, Indiana, passed away at her residence on Monday, August 3, 2026.

She was born July 27, 1942, in Batesville, Indiana, the daughter of Paul C. and Isabella (née Messang) Huenefeld. Ann graduated from Immaculate Conception in Oldenburg. She spent many years as laundry manager at Margaret Mary Hospital,...

Jul 30, 2026

Carmen Kay (née Davis) Nunlist, 80, of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

She was born on March 22, 1946, in Batesville, Indiana, to Robert Davis Sr. and Dorothy (née Libre) Davis.

Carmen spent many years working at Hillenbrand's Casket, where she was known for her strong work ethic and kind heart....

Jul 25, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Shawna, who peacefully entered into rest on July 25, 2026, at 8:18 a.m., at the age of 58.

Shawna was born on January 3, 1968, in Perry County, Kentucky, the daughter of Willie Campbell and Eugenia "Jean" Spicer-Gose.

She was a devoted mother whose...

Jul 22, 2026

LuAnn Nesbitt, age 65, of Owenton, Kentucky passed away on July 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on October 17, 1960, in Batesville, Indiana, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jay Mott Davidson and the late Frances Davidson. She graduated from Lincoln College of Technology, where she studied Computer Networking and Security.

Jul 20, 2026

We are absolutely devastated to share that we unexpectedly lost our "Mimi" in the early morning hours of Monday, July 20th, 2026, at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville, Indiana. She was only 55 years old.

Michelle was born to Frank and Dolores (DeSio) Pontillo on January 5th, 1971, in Chicago. As a young girl, severe scoliosis required...

Jul 19, 2026

Rodney Paul "Hot Rod" Wolters, age 69, of Greensburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Born on July 26, 1956, in Greensburg, Indiana, Hot Rod was the son of Harry and Mary V. (née Farley) Wolters. He attended Batesville High School and went on to build a long career first as...

Jul 12, 2026

Thomas Eugene Moulton Jr., age 74, of Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Born on November 9, 1951, in Greensburg, Indiana, he was the son of Thomas Eugene Moulton Sr. and Doris Elaine (Hubbard) Moulton.

Tom married Debbie Coones on November 22, 2011, in Decatur County, Indiana, and she survives. He worked...

Jul 9, 2026

Donald Perry Strub, age 65, of Batesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 10, 1960, in Newport, Kentucky, the son of Earl E. Strub Jr. and Phyllis J. (Smith) Strub. On October 17, 1987, Don married Amy Louise Wissel, who survives...

Jul 3, 2026

George Raymond Dever, age 87, of Sunman, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026. Born on November 4, 1938, in Denver, Colorado, he was the son of Darrell and Willa (Graham) Dever.

George graduated from high school in Oxnard, California, in 1956. On January 6, 1957, in Las Vegas, Nevada, he married the love of his...

Jun 25, 2026

Jay Joseph Thompson, 65, of Sunman, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Born on May 2, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of William Eugene and Virginia Marie (Danzinger) Thompson.

Jay graduated from Milan High School and spent many years working in HVAC and construction. A true...

Jun 25, 2026

The world lost an unforgettable soul when Mendy Snyder passed away on June 25, 2026, unexpectedly, following the death of her father, John Snyder. Mendy lived a life defined by dedication, compassion, and quiet strength. She was a woman whose heart stretched wide enough to hold family, friends, and every living creature that crossed her path. She was strong,...

Jun 23, 2026

John Richard Snyder, affectionately known as "Dickie," 83, of Batesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Born on June 4, 1943, in Bedford, Kentucky, John was the son of John and Lotti Snyder. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend whose kindness, strength, and dedication to family will...

Jun 22, 2026

Clara Lois Schrader (Lois), age 85, of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Greensburg, Indiana.

Lois was born on March 24, 1941, in Batesville, Indiana, the daughter of the late Edmund and Eleanor (Waechter) Kleimeyer.

On November 21, 1964, she married William Albert Schrader at St. Louis Church in Batesville, where...