Obituaries

Jan 20, 2022

Dorthy Lavern Baker passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 in Versailles, IN.

She is survived by her children, Jeremy Mounts and Casey Mahoney.

There will be no services at this time.

Jan 20, 2022

Charles Anderson Groce, 80, passed away on January 20, 2022, in the home he built himself in Franklin County, Indiana surrounded by family. Charles was born December 31, 1941 in Connersville, Indiana to Anderson Oren and Norma Jean (Lockwood) Groce.

He was a 1960 graduate of Laurel High School.

He married the love of his...

Jan 20, 2022

Zelma (Sloan) Grossman, 87, of Madison, formerly of Batesville, passed away on January 20, 2022. She was born September 17, 1934 in Burgeys Creek, Kentucky to Perry and Anna (Collins) Sloan. She was a graduate of Hindman Settlement School in Kentucky. Zelma went on to marry Elmer Grossman on June 29, 1970 in Clintwood, Virginia.

Zelma was...

Jan 14, 2022

Jerry "Peanut" Lee Caudill passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 with his loving family by his side.  The son of Carl and Testa Caudill was born on December 21, 1958 in Batesville.  He was 63 years young.

Peanut, as most knew him by, graduated from Batesville High School in 1977. He married Loretta Werner in 1983...

Jan 8, 2022

Barbara Carol (Shull) Avery, 82, passed away January 8, 2022 at the Chateau of Batesville.

Barbara was born December 25, 1939 in Elwood, Indiana, the second of four children born to Burgess Krider and Elva Frances (Miller) Shull. She graduated from Elwood High School in 1958, went on to cosmetology school, and graduated in 1959.

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Dec 30, 2021

Arthur "Art" William Tebelman Jr., 79, of Milan, passed away December 30, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital. He was born on January 21, 1942 to Arthur and Edna (Taphorn) Tebelman in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Art proudly served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He loved his family more than anything and when he was not spending...

Dec 25, 2021

Blair "Bob" Woodward Shinn, 82, of Batesville, passed away December 25, 2021 at Margaret Mary Health. He was born in Newport, Kentucky on December 27, 1938 to Blair Wesley and Mary Louise (Carr) Shinn.

Bob proudly served our country in the United States Airforce. He went on to marry his wife, Peggy Sarringhaus, on September 23, 1972....

Dec 22, 2021

Donald Fred Luers, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 surrounded by his family.  The son of John and Gladys (Becker) Luers was 88 years old, born on May 6, 1933 in Batesville.

The 1951 Napoleon High School graduate married Rosemary Amberger in 1962. They were married over 54 years before she passed away in 2016....

Dec 21, 2021

Charlene Hope (Murray) Beck was called home to the lord on December 21, 2021, at 3:19 PM after a long battle with Interstitial Lung Disease at the age of 47. She was diagnosed seven years ago with a prognosis of three years, which is a testament to her being a strong-willed fighter.

She was born in Cincinnati,...

Dec 14, 2021

Beulah Marie Wessel, beloved wife of  the late Howard Wessel. Bea, as she liked to be called, was born April 27, 1929 to Walter and Gladys (Forman) Clark.  She passed away December 14, 2021 at the age of 92.

Bea is survived by her daughters Janet Scheyer of Cincinnati, OH, Sandy (Bruce) Dalton of Batesville, IN, Linda...

Dec 13, 2021

Barbara Lynn Neal, 70, of Greenburg, Indiana, died on December 13, 2021, at home after a brief illness. She was born on August 19, 1951, to Herbert Colson and Erma (Bare) Colson. Both parents have preceded her in death.

She was a graduate of North Decatur High School in 1969 and attended Purdue University majoring in education....

Dec 11, 2021

Ruth Ann Theising, 81, of Batesville, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Margaret Mary Hospital. She was born to Paul and Evelyn (Vanderpohl) Theising on April 29, 1940 in Greensburg, Indiana.

Ruth was a 1958 graduate of Clarksburg High School and went on to graduate from Jewish Hospital's nursing program as a registered nurse. She was...

Dec 3, 2021

Lloyd Edward Christiansen, 83, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at the Chateau of Batesville in Batesville, Indiana.  He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on April 22, 1938 to William and LaVerna (Brace) Christiansen.

Lloyd graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in 1956 and married Bertha Mae "Bert" (Kaldenberg) Christiansen on March 18, 1960.  They...

Dec 1, 2021

Fred Betz Sagester, 75, of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on December 1, 2021 after a long battle with Parkinson's and Paget's Disease.

Fred was born on November 20, 1946 to Phillip and Dorothy (Smith) Sagester in Effingham, IL. After Fred graduated from Princeton High School in Cincinnati, OH in 1965, he went on to study Physical and...

Nov 28, 2021

Jimmy "Jim" Ray Broughton, 64, of Sunman, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born to Charles and Norma (Mobley) Broughton in Batesville, Indiana on February 12, 1957. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy.

Jim was a true outdoorsman and could often be found enjoying his time...

Nov 27, 2021

Carolyn Sue Walke of Napoleon, Indiana passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Mercy Fairfield Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. The daughter of Howard and Edith (Kellly) Dean was born on July 29, 1951 in Greensburg, IN.  She was 70 years old.

Carolyn was an outgoing lady who loved going to church and was a current member...

Nov 17, 2021

Gregory L. Bultman, age 65, of Versailles passed away on the early morning of November 17, 2021 at home with his beloved children by his side. He was born on March 18, 1956 in Batesville Indiana, the son of Russell (Bill) and Patricia Bultman.

Greg graduated from...

Nov 17, 2021

Raymond "Ray" Albert Butt, 86, of Batesville, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, November 17, 2021. The son of Raymond W. and Jennie A. (Follmer) Butt, was born June 7, 1935 in Napoleon, Indiana.

Ray was devoted to his wife, Doris.  They were married 63 years. Together they enjoyed traveling to all 50 states and Europe.  Ray...

Nov 14, 2021

Melvin H. Krieger, 88, of Batesville, passed away November 14, 2021. He was born in Batesville, Indiana on December 18, 1932 to Harry and Louise (Thielking) Krieger.

Melvin was a simple man who enjoyed mowing grass, going for rides, going out to eat, and visiting with people. Most of all, he loved to be with his family....

Nov 6, 2021

Elbert "Grant" Hollin, 56, of Osgood, Indiana passed away on November 6, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 26, 1965 in Greensburg, Indiana to the late Dallas Hollin and Wilma J. Spears.

Grant loved to spend time with his family whenever he possibly could. They were his main priority in life...