Obituaries

Sep 29, 2021

Nina Ellen (Johnson) Fineis, 84, of Cincinnati passed away September 29, 2021. She was born on June 15, 1937 to James and Aleta (Weir) Johnson in Lansing, Michigan.

Nina loved to spend her free time reading and gardening. Not only was she passionate about flowers and landscaping, but she was also exceptionally talented. Nina also enjoyed sewing...

Sep 26, 2021

Jerome Paul Honkomp ("Jerry"/"Whitey"), 89, of Batesville, Indiana passed away on September 26, 2021. He was born in Cincinnati Ohio to Harry & Loretta Honkomp on September 5, 1932.

Jerry was a graduate of Elder High School and went on to proudly serve our country in the United States Air Force. He had a long career with...

Sep 26, 2021

Jeremy James Raider, 48, of Rushville, Indiana passed away September 26, 2021. He was born in Greensburg, Indiana on April 17, 1973 to James and Rickie Raider.

Jeremy grew up in Franklin County and was a graduate of Franklin County High School. He was a hard worker who enjoyed spending his free time with his friends and...

Sep 21, 2021

Helen Simone Hildebrand, 82, of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on September 21, 2021. She was born on April 18, 1939 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Otis Lathrem and Wilma (Clark) Lathrem Hemsath.

Simone loved being active in her churches throughout her life. As a dedicated parishioner, she always shared her faith with those around her. While her children...

Sep 19, 2021

Danny Ray Cross, 74, of Brookville, entered into Heaven on September 19, 2021. He was born on January 12, 1947 in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Danny proudly served in the United States Marine Corp from 1964 to 1968 during the Vietnam era. He went on to marry the love of his life, Mavis (Prince) Cross, in 1968. Danny and...

Sep 5, 2021

Mable Alice (Barkley) Meador, 91, of Batesville, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. She was born to her parents, Francis and Fern (Martin) Barkley, on March 26, 1930 in New Point.

After graduating from New Point High School, Mable went on to marry her husband, Rufus B. Meador, who preceded her in death. As a woman...

Aug 29, 2021

Charles Everett Yorn, 89, of Batesville passed away on August 29, 2021 in Greensburg. He was born to Russell & Gladys (Wise) Yorn in Greensburg on May 25, 1932. He married the love of his life, Helen Powell, on April 25, 1953. Charles was a long time member of Berean Baptist Church and proudly served in the United States...

Aug 27, 2021

Harold Frederick William Bergman, 95, of Batesville, passed away August 27, 2021. He was born to William and Hilda (Timke) Bergman on September 13, 1925 in Batesville. Harold went on to marry the love of his life, Dorothy (Belter) Bergman, on January 26, 1950 in Indianapolis.

Harold was a lifelong farmer and a man who truly loved...

Aug 22, 2021

Elizabeth "Betsy" Anne LaPille, 85, of Batesville, passed away in her home on August 22, 2021. Betsy was born to Oliver and Mabel (Engelking) Kemper on May 29, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio. On April 15, 1967, she married her husband, Stephen LaPille in Georgia. After retiring from Kroger as a secretary, she enjoyed senior aquatics exercise at the YMCA...

Aug 15, 2021

Dennis Eugene Davis, 82, of Batesville, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Aspen Place Health in Greensburg. Dennis was born to Charles and Bernice (Brauem) Davis on February 13, 1939. In 1977, he married his wife, Betty (Moore) Davis.

Although he only spent a short time in the military, it was something Dennis was very...

Jul 30, 2021

Derek Samuel Decker, 25, of Batesville passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. He was born on September 6, 1995 in Batesville, Indiana to Deron Decker and Micki (Ward) Hughes.

Derek was an avid sports fan and enjoyed basketball, baseball, and football. He certainly made an impact on the lives of those who loved him and will be...

Jul 30, 2021

Calvin R. "Hap" Doyle, 90, passed away on July 30, 2021.

He was born May 6, 1931, in Batesville, IN to Edward and Georgia (Smith) Doyle and passed away at Hospice of Dayton.

Hap and Mary Ann Wilson were married November 13, 1955.  He is survived by his wife and three children:  Rebecca N. Doyle,...

Jul 28, 2021

Edith Helen (Smith) Zimmer, 87, of Batesville, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Manderley Health Care in Osgood. Edith was born at her family's home in Milan, Indiana on August 16, 1933 to Harvey and Velma (Howadel) Smith.

Edith married the love of her life, Wilbur R. Zimmer, on December 23, 1955 at the Methodist...

Jul 25, 2021

Ervin H. Spreckelson, 92, of Batesville, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Margaret Mary Health. The son of George and Hilda (Spreckelson) Gartenman was born on March 7, 1929 in Ripley County, Indiana.

Ervin proudly served in the United States Army and spent time in Korea. In 1992, he retired from Hill-Rom after 30 years....

Jul 12, 2021

William Lee Brown, 81 of Sunman IN, formerly of Sharonville, OH, went to meet the Lord on Monday July 12, 2021 surrounded by his family.

William was born January 21, 1940 to the late Marshall and Mary Jane (White) Brown. He grew up in Crab Orchard, KY.

He is survived by his loving wife of...

Jul 9, 2021

Gretchen (Haverkos) Enzinger, 86, of Oldenburg, IN passed away surrounded by her family on July 9, 2021. She was born on May 5, 1935 to Edwin and Cecilia Haverkos. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Louis Enzinger of Oldenburg, IN; 4 children, Marty (Karen) Enzinger of Batesville, Jennifer (Tom) Sanderson, of Fair Oaks, CA., Gerard (Carla)...

Jun 27, 2021

Nelrose Mary (Ruble) Cook, 94, of New Point, passed away on Sunday, June 27. 2021 at Morning Breeze Retirement Community in Greensburg, Indiana.

Nelrose was born to Joseph L. Ruble and Stella E. (Blair) Ruble on July 10, 1926 in New Point. She grew up in New Point and graduated from New Point High School in 1944....

Jun 22, 2021

Mary Alice Gunter, 91, of Batesville passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the Chateau of Batesville. She was born in New Point, Indiana on March 5, 1930 to the late James and Georgia (Harding) Hummell.

Mary was a faithful member of Adams Lutheran Church. She married the love of her life, Mervin Gunter, on December...

Jun 19, 2021

Lloyd William Hisrich, 81, of Batesville, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. Bill was born on Sunday, December 17, 1939 in Batesville to the late Lloyd William Hisrich, MD and Ella (Whipple) Hisrich.

Bill married his loving wife, Martha E. Hisrich, on June 8, 1963 and she preceded him in death...

Jun 14, 2021

Marilyn Joann Decker, 77, of Sunman, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville. On Wednesday, April 12, 1944, she was born in Jamestown, Ohio to the late Everett and Violet (Hall) Bennett.

While Marilyn did not always live in Sunman, on July 17, 2018, it became her home for the rest...