Obituaries

Dec 25, 2023

Barbara Kay Decker, age 79 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at Margaret Mary Health.

The daughter of Jewett and Adelaid (Lowe) Harlan was born on July 25, 1944 inn Lafayette, Indiana.

Barb graduated from Batesville High School in 1962. She worked as a teacher's aide for the Batesville Community School...

Dec 22, 2023

Brandon Brent Jacobs passed away on December 22, 2023, at his home in North Vernon, Indiana.  The son of Joe and Nora (Jacobs) Pennington was born on September 16, 1990 in Dallas, Texas.

Brandon worked in excavating and painting and was in school training for his CDL. He was a member of the Carpenters Union. Brandon enjoyed...

Dec 13, 2023

George Albert Ertzinger of Sunman, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Manderly Health Care Center in Osgood, Indiana. Born on April 10, 1930 at his home place to George and Alma Mae (Runner) Ertzinger.

George retired from Nobbe Motors in Batesville where he worked in the parts department. He was a proud United States...

Dec 13, 2023

Ciarra Dawn Monroe, 35 of Hamilton, Ohio died on December 13, 2023 at UC Medical Center in West Chester, Ohio. The daughter of David Monroe and Alice (Cole) Cowgill was born on February 5, 1988.

Ciarra graduated from Hamilton High School and worked as an electrician at Multi Color Corporation in Blue Ash, Ohio.

Always...

Dec 5, 2023

Janet Mary (Sturwold) Gunter, 77 of Batesville, Indiana passed away at The Chateau of Batesville on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Janet was born on December 17, 1945 in Batesville and was the daughter of the late William & Mary Sturwold. She married Kendall Gunter on September 21, 1963 in Penntown, Indiana. Janet was a member of the Adams Lutheran...

Dec 3, 2023

John Leroy Massanet Swartz, born on August 30, 2017 to John Anthony Massanet Cruz, III and Julia Renee' Swartz in Fort Hood, Texas, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 near New Bern, North Carolina.

He was an energetic, loving boy whose hero was Spiderman, and loved all things Star Wars, Marvel Comics and his dog, Foxy....

Nov 29, 2023

Lyle Wayne Hatton, age 66 of Greensburg, Indiana passed away on November 29, 2023 at Ascension - St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. The son of Gene Hatton and Iris (Deiwert) Glass was born on March 2, 1957 in Greensburg, Indiana.

Lyle graduated from Greensburg High School and Ball State University.  He loved being outdoors and going...

Nov 27, 2023

Jason Riley McDaniel, age 53 of Laurel, Indiana passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. The son of Robert and Sylvia (Inman) McDaniel was born on September 16, 1970 in Batesville, Indiana.

Jason married Tracy Moody and worked at Batesville Tool & Die. He loved being in the outdoors. Going camping and building bonfires were two of...

Nov 22, 2023

Thomas 'Tom' Edward Volk, age 55 of Enochsburg, Indiana passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in Texas on November 22, 2023, after he stopped to fuel up his work semi. The son of Don and Betty Federle and the late Sylvester 'Vess' Volk was born on October 29, 1968 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The honorable military sailor, served this...

Nov 21, 2023

Angela Marie Dwenger passed away on November 21, 2023, at the age of 59.  The daughter of (the late) Gary Robinson and Tania Myers, Angela was born on April 12, 1964 in Batesville, Indiana.   She graduated from JCD High School in 1982 and spent her life in the surrounding area.

Angie married her first true love, Johnny...

Nov 20, 2023

Jerry Lee Stanbrough, age 76, passed away in his home Monday, November 20, 2023, after a battle with cancer. Born in Indianapolis on August 6, 1947 to Gerald K. and Marion Stanbrough. Jerry was a US Army veteran during Vietnam, a beloved, award-winning teacher and an avid painter. Jerry was also a supportive husband, father, and grandfather. He was...

Nov 17, 2023

David William Westerfeld, age 80 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at his home. The son of the late, Howard and Stella 'Pat' (Goyert) Westerfeld, was born on August 2, 1943 in Aberdeen, Maryland.

Dave was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran, who was stationed in the Philippines during the Vietnam era. In...

Nov 10, 2023

Lovetta Broughton, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2023, at the age of 88. She leaves behind a legacy of love, warmth, and countless memories that will be forever etched in the hearts of those who knew her.

Born in Harlan, Kentucky, on March 5, 1935, Lovetta was the...

Nov 5, 2023

Erleen R. Snyder, 89, passed away on November 5, 2023 at the Chateau of Batesville. Beloved wife of the late Willard Snyder.  Loving mother to Cyndy (Jim) Walther, Bill (Debbie) Snyder and Jim (Karen) Snyder. Devoted grandmother of eight, Jason, Joshua, Caleb, Alicia, Sophia, Natalia, Isabella and Christian. Great grandmother of 5, Joshua, Easton, Eben, Madison and Logan. Special...

Nov 4, 2023

Omer Lee Washburn, age 88 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the first born of 13 children to Denver and Marjorie (Caster) Washburn on October 8, 1935 in Shelby County, IN.

Omer was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Batesville...

Nov 1, 2023

Austin Wayne Butler, age 34 of Brookville, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. The son of Richard and Betty (Tolliver) Butler was born on July 3, 1989 in Hamilton, Ohio.

Austin graduated from Franklin County High School in 2008. He worked for Snyder Electric.

He is survived...

Oct 29, 2023

Randy Edward Cook of Greensburg, Indiana passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. The son of Bobby Sr. and Diana S. (McBride) Cook was born on January 11, 1975 in Batesville.

He is survived by his siblings, Bob (Crystal) Cook Jr., Jeremy Cook (Rhonda), Miranda Varner (Hank) and Megan Cook; six...

Oct 29, 2023

Patricia Lee Bess peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at home in Batesville, Indiana. She was 67 years old. The daughter of Jack and Mary (Ante) Bridges was born on March 11, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Patricia was an amazing wife, mom, nana and friend.  She was a lover of the sun and moon –...

Oct 22, 2023

Willis August Rouse, age 99 of Batesville, Indiana passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on October 22, 2023 at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville. The son of Leonard and Minnie (Ahrens) Rouse was born on December 10, 1923 in Milan, Indiana.

The honorable World War II veteran served our beautiful country, proudly for two years in...

Oct 21, 2023

Scott Edward Lindewald, 57, of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, while surrounded by loved ones at the VA medical center in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on December 7th, 1965 in Batesville, Indiana to the late Chester Lindewald and Carmen (Victor) Nunlist.

Scott graduated from Jac-Cen-Del High School, class of 1984, and enlisted in...