Obituaries

Apr 16, 2021

Joan Veloie Holliday, age 87 of Batesville, formerly of Tuscon, AZ passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Margaret Mary Health.  The daughter of Franklin and Christa (Rutherford) Hendrickson was born on February 28, 1934 in Long Beach, CA.

Joan was a computer programmer for McDonald Douglas. She was the first woman programmer to have a...

Apr 12, 2021

Sharon June Pugh, age 75 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on April 12, 2021 at Christ Hospital.  The daughter of Walter Jr. and Sarah (Sallee) Maple was born on February 26, 1946 in Greensburg. She married Charles D. Pugh and he preceded her in death.

Sharon was a member of the Batesville VFW Post #3183 Ladies Auxiliary...

Apr 12, 2021

Sister Pat, Sister Mary Xavier before returning to her baptismal

name, consecrated her life to Christ as a Sister of St. Joseph for

more than 50 years. Dedicated to helping Kids and Families, Sister

devoted her early days to school teacher, principal, pastoral assistant

then on to Founder and Executive Director...

Apr 10, 2021

Larry Arthur Bergman 'Butch' passed away on April 10, 2021 at UC hospital surrounded by his loving family.  The son of Arthur and Lottie (White) Bergman was 75 years old, born on October 17, 1945 in Batesville, Indiana. On October 2, 1971 he married his love, Peggy Konnersman.

Butch, as he was known to all his friends...

Apr 7, 2021

On April 7, 2021, Mary Alice Krall Essex of Batesville, Indiana, (formerly of San Diego, CA) left this world to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was born September 7, 1933 in Preble County, Ohio, to Bertram and Mildred Krall. She spent her early adult years in the US Navy. She was a stay...

Apr 5, 2021

Christine Sheila Shouse of New Point, Indiana passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville.

The daughter of Thomas & Clara (Wilson) Peterson was born on September 17, 1955 in Milan.  She married Richard W. Shouse in September 1973 and they were married for over 47 ½ years.

She will...

Apr 4, 2021

John Edward Wagner, age 67 of Batesville, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at his home. The son of Gilbert and Caroline Wagner was born on December 28, 1953 in Batesville. He married Patricia Giesting on February 20, 1988 in Batesville.

John worked for Batesville Casket Company for 44 years before he retired. He loved being outdoors...

Apr 1, 2021

Barbara Jean Weber, age 75 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the Columbus Regional Hospital. The daughter of Phillip Jr and Dorothy (Grainy) Stegman was born on March 20, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Barbara was a vibrant loving woman. She loved to go dancing at the Cheyenne Cattle Company and listen to...

Mar 31, 2021

Kimberly (Kim) D. Paul of Oldenburg, Indiana passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the age of 55. She was born in Springdale, Ohio to Kermit and Rosemary. Kim dropped out of middle school to help her grandpa on a garbage truck. She later earned her GED and was pursuing a degree in nursing at Ivy Tech (both things...

Mar 29, 2021

William David Oberding, age 60 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021.  The son of Maxinne and Elmer Oberding was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 31, 1960.

William married Christina Rowland. He ran his own business, Oberding Heating and Cooling for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Christina; his...

Mar 26, 2021

Dale Lloyd Dickey went to his final resting place on Friday, March 26, 2021. Dale (74) was born on March 4, 1947, to Carol Jean (Schein) and Ronald Lloyd Dickey and was united in marriage to Sandra (Bultman) Dickey on July 11, 1970. Dale and Sandra celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2020.

After graduating from Batesville...

Mar 15, 2021

Daniel Fred Bechtel, age 72 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Margaret Mary Health.   The son of Henry A. Bechtel and Katrina M. (Klein) Bechtel was born on December 25, 1948 in Penntown, IN.  He married Donna Petrey on November 26, 1972 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Daniel worked for Campbell Hausfeld in Harrison...

Mar 7, 2021

Joseph 'Joe' Powell, age 89 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville.   The son of Sidney and Sally (Murphy) Powell was born on March 14, 1931 in Garrard County, Kentucky.  He married Doris Steinfort-Hill on November 23, 1972 at Adams Church.

The Adams Lutheran Church member worked for...

Mar 4, 2021

Howard Wessel, beloved husband of Beulah (Bea) Wessel passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 in Batesville, Indiana at the age of 94.

Howard was born to John and Eleanor (Eickbusch) Wessel on November 15, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Howard was the youngest of three boys. He enjoyed his childhood in Cheviot, Ohio and had many fond...

Mar 4, 2021

Christy Marie Thompson, 63 of Greensburg, Indiana passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Christy was born on December 22, 1957 to John and Rosemary (Firisch) Voegele.

Christy retired from GECOM where she worked for several years. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Being outdoors fishing and camping were things she always looked forward to....

Mar 3, 2021

Clyde William Cook, age 67 of Sunman, Indiana passed away on March 3, 2021 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.

The son of Calvin and Clara Cook was born on May 16, 1953 in Milan, Indiana.  He graduated from Milan High School in 1971.

Clyde was into anything with an engine - cars, motorcycles, and even...

Mar 3, 2021

Frank J. Gilley, 84, of Versailles passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville, Indiana. He was born at a farmhouse on Michigan road near Holton, Indiana on May 7, 1936, the son of Farley O'Farrel Gilley and Mildred Mahala (Cole) Werner. He was married to Linda Jean on October 28, 1955 in...

Feb 24, 2021

Van D. Spangler, age 83 of Osgood, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.  Raised by Ned and Minnie Maye (Spangler) Craft born to Fayette Dotson & Minnie Maye Spangler on August 1, 1937 in Mayking, Kentucky.

Van owned and operated the Foreign Car Service in Greensburg for many years and before that he ran Eastside...

Feb 22, 2021

Barbara Fay Hughes, 83 years old of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  The daughter of Hobart and Temple (nee Fralix) McDowell was born on September 25, 1937 in Bracken County, Kentucky.

Barbara married Thomas Hughes on May 9, 1959 at St. Lawrence Church in Price Hill, Ohio. She...

Feb 21, 2021

James Odus Prince, age 54 of Batesville passed away on February 21, 2021. The son of Russell Prince and Shirley (McBride) Smith was born on June 6, 1966 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He is survived by his daughter, Jamee Prince; his mother, Shirley Smith; 3 grandchildren; sister, Tammy Coleman; and brothers, Dwayne Prince, Michael Prince and Craig Prince....