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Batesville, IN Obituaries

Lydiann Smith

Lydiann Smith

May 7, 2022

Lydiann Smith, age 85 of New Point, IN passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022. The daughter of Vincent and Mary Jane (nee: Kirshbaum) Herbert was born on November 6, 1936 in Ripley County, Indiana.

Lydiann held several jobs, starting at Bob's Truck Stop then Ross Point Truck Stop and eventually moving onto Union Furniture company for...

Joanne "Joanie" Poquette

Joanne "Joanie" Poquette

May 2, 2022

Joanne "Joanie" Ellen Poquette, 63, of Batesville, and formerly of De Pere, Wisconsin, passed away May 2, 2022 surrounded by family after a short illness. She was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on October 7, 1958 to Earl F. and Mary (Waznick) Poquette.

She graduated from West De Pere High School in the class of 1976. She...

Kimberly Jean Vest

Kimberly Jean Vest

Apr 22, 2022

Kimberly Jean Vest, 57 of Batesville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 22, 2022.  She was the daughter of the late Glen and Janet (Weber) Kelley, born on August 3, 1964 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

The 1982 Batesville High School graduate married Bill Vest in December 1995. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ...

Andrew Napoleon Kirk

Andrew Napoleon Kirk

Apr 13, 2022

Andrew Napoleon Kirk, 69, of Lawrenceburg, passed away April 13, 2022 at home.

Andrew was born on September 17, 1952 to Andrew N. Sr. and Dorothy (Yates) Kirk in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Andrew loved to be outdoors. Regardless of whether or not he was outdoors to grill, hunt, or fish, he always enjoyed it. He was...

Anthony Wayne Keith

Anthony Wayne Keith

Apr 13, 2022

Anthony Wayne Keith Sr.,63 of Batesville, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Hospice of Cincinnati. On August 6, 1958 he was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Bonnie Lee and Elizabeth Louise (Sandlan) Keith.

In 1976 Tony graduated from East Central High & Southeastern Indiana Vocational Schools. He married Dian 'Di' Snyder at Smyrna Baptist Church in...

Bonnie Lee Duenne

Bonnie Lee Duenne

Apr 12, 2022

Bonnie Lee Duenne, 70, of Oldenburg, passed away April 12, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Bonnie was born June 26, 1951 in Connersville, Indiana to Frances (Anderson) and Leo Duenne. She retired from Sisters of St. Francis as a nursing assistant. She was a lifelong associate of Sisters of St. Francis. Bonnie loved working with the sisters and...

Wilbur Ray Zimmer

Wilbur Ray Zimmer

Apr 12, 2022

Wilbur Ray Zimmer, 90, of Batesville, passed away April 12, 2022 at home on his farm.

He was born on December 6, 1931 in Wiseburg, Indiana to Walter C. and Mary E. (Weil) Zimmer. On December 23, 1955 he married Edit Smith.

Wilbur proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean...

Dennis William Walterman

Dennis William Walterman

Apr 11, 2022

Dennis William Walterman, 78, of Sunman, passed away at home on Monday, April 11, 2022.

He was born in Batesville to Paul and Mary Louise (Robbins) Walterman on August 11, 1943.

Dennis proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He later went on to work as a pipe fitter for local...

Savitaben Somabhai Patel

Savitaben Somabhai Patel

Apr 9, 2022

Savitaben Somabhai Patel, 97, of Rising Sun, Indiana passed away on April 9, 2022. She was born on November 15, 1924 in Sandesar, Gujarat, India to Ambalal and Surajben Patel. She was married to Somabhai Patel and they resided in Shihol, Gujarat, India.

Savitaben immigrated to and settled in the United States in Chicago, IL from 1984-2009....

Donald France Evans

Donald France Evans

Apr 9, 2022

Donald France Evans, the fourth child of Reverend Charles and Alma (Miller) Evans, born in Acme, PA on March 22, 1927, has departed his earthly body and joined our Heavenly Father on April 9, 2022 at the age of 95.

Feeling the call to serve his country in a great time of need, he missed his high...

Lola Mae Kersey

Lola Mae Kersey

Apr 8, 2022

Lola Mae (Hall) Kersey, age 79 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away Friday, April 8, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Newport, Kentucky on July 17, 1942 to Harvey and Rosie (Shouse) Hall. Lola was a faithful member of the West Harrison Pentecostal Tabernacle for many years. On June 1,...

Marlys Ann Peterson

Marlys Ann Peterson

Apr 6, 2022

Marlys Ann Peterson, 83, of Greensburg, passed away April 6, 2022. She was born August 12, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to Stephen and Ethel Prybylski.

Marlys worked in Chicago for many years as a book keeper. The avid Chicago Cubs fan was a quiet and pleasant person who had many friends. Marlys went on several trips with...

Wayne Thomas Mobley

Wayne Thomas Mobley

Mar 30, 2022

Wayne T. Mobley, of Sunman, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Born on July 28, 1954, Wayne was the youngest child of Vergis and Alice (née: Plough) Mobley. Wayne graduated from Brookville High School and then moved to Cincinnati to work in the restaurant business, including The Netherland Plaza. After moving...

James "Jim" Martin Shackelford

James "Jim" Martin Shackelford

Mar 22, 2022

James "Jim" Martin Shackelford, 86, of Batesville, passed away March 22, 2022 at his daughter's home in Lexington, North Carolina. He was born on May 10, 1935 in Middlesboro, Kentucky to Pearl and Mary Elizabeth (Miracle) Shackelford.

Jim loved to work and he did so for as long as he could. It was not until he was...

Marlene Hixson

Marlene Hixson

Mar 22, 2022

Marlene Ann (Bastian) Hixson, 81, of Batesville, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2022. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Robert L. and Anna Louise (Flanigan) Bastian on February 2, 1941.

She was a graduate of Western Hills High School in Cincinnati and later went on to marry her husband, Darrell Hixson. He preceded her in...

Eric J. Cruse

Eric J. Cruse

Mar 12, 2022

Eric J. Cruse, 46, of Connersville, passed away March 12, 2022 at his home.

He is survived by his son, Jacob Cruse.

There will be no services at this time.

Joyce Marie Roth

Joyce Marie Roth

Mar 10, 2022

Joyce Marie Roth, 78, of Batesville, passed away March 10, 2022 at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville.

She was born August 27, 1943 in Cincinnati to Robert and Sylvia (Ginter) Goldkiller. Joyce went on to marry her husband, Ronald "Skip" Roth, on February 17, 1963 and he preceded her in death.

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Samuel Fleetwood Bruce

Samuel Fleetwood Bruce

Mar 4, 2022

Samuel Fleetwood Bruce, age 65 of Sunman, Indiana passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022.  The son of Willard Fleetwood and Bernice (Westerman) Bruce was born on September 4, 1956 in Batesville.

Sam worked for Batesville Casket Company and had been there for almost 45 years. On July 3, 1981 he married, Susan Rae Schebler at St....

Terri Ann Nurge

Terri Ann Nurge

Mar 4, 2022

Terri Ann (Weaver) Nurge, 58, of Lawrenceburg, passed away March 4, 2022 at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg, Indiana.

She was born on September 8, 1963 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana to Edwin and Bert (Buckingham) Weaver.

Terri was the life of the party wherever she went. She always seemed to be able to keep her sense...

Mary Ruth Mergenthal

Mary Ruth Mergenthal

Mar 3, 2022

Mary Ruth Mergenthal, 95, of Batesville, passed away March 3, 2022 at St. Andrews Health Campus. She was born November 5, 1926 to Frank and Luella (Orrell) Mergenthal in Batesville.

Mary spent her earlier years working retail jobs at Telles' Store in Batesville and Shillito's and McAlpin's in Cincinnati. She later held a bookkeeping position at U.S....

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