Obituaries

Jun 27, 2020

Our beloved father, husband, grandfather and friend recently passed on June 27, 2020. Glen Butte, member of the Original Milan 1954 Indiana High School State Champions and inspiration for the movie Hoosiers , took his final breath in his home of Batesville, Indiana with his wife of 59 years Dixie Butte and son Jon Butte by his side.

Jun 26, 2020

After a beautiful life and a long fight with Huntington's Disease, Rose Lynn (Mountjoy) Campbell originally of Danville, KY and long-time resident of Batesville, IN, has been called home to be reunited with her husband, the late Larry Campbell, her parents and 2 of her brothers.

As a young girl, she loved being at the pool, on...

Jun 25, 2020

Johnny Jr. Fisk passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the UC Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He was 75 years old.  Born on July 25, 1944 he was the son of John and Etta (nee: Fisk) Fisk.

Johnny enjoyed being outdoors.  He liked to hunt, especially for deer.  Most of all he just loved being with...

Jun 25, 2020

Timothy Paul John Foley age 64 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020.  The son of Doris and Paul Foley was born on December 21, 1955 in Batesville.

Tim worked for Batesville Tool & Die as a machine operator for 20 years. He was quite the fan of NASCAR.  He enjoyed watching old movies...

Jun 19, 2020

Daryl Emery Miller, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 19, 2020, at the age of 64.  The son of Wallace and Peggy Miller was born on May 15, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky.

He leaves behind his loving wife, of twenty two years, Donna Miller. His children; 26 year old Matthew Miller (April Brandon), 30 year old Daniel...

Jun 6, 2020

Robert "Bob" Cornett, of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020.  He was 83 years old.  Born on January 27, 1937 in Ottenheim, Kentucky he was the son of John W. and Anna M. Cornett. At the age of 14 he went to live with Herbert and Clessie Goetz.

Bob started work as a moulder...

Jun 1, 2020

Ricky N. Sparks, age 45 of Batesville, passed away at his home on June 1, 2020 after a three year battle with cancer.  The son of Sherman and Betty Sparks was born July 11, 1974 in Brookville, IN.

Rick graduated from Franklin County High School in 1994. He married Missy Race on September 24, 2005.

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May 23, 2020

Jeanette Loretta Lamping, age 77 of Oldenburg, Indiana passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville.  The daughter of Leo and Gertrude (nee: Lamping) Gehring was born on August 18, 1942 in Batesville.  In September 1963 she married James E. Lamping in Oldenburg.

Jeanette was a member of Holy Family Catholic...

May 22, 2020

Doris "Dodie" Gene Reynolds, age 95 of Dillsboro, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Waters of Dillsboro in Dillsboro, IN.  The daughter of Lawrence and Ethel (nee: Reed) Rogers was born on November 16, 1924.

The Western Hills High School graduate enjoyed her job at Aurora Elementary as a cook. She loved spending time with...

May 21, 2020

Alice Marie Stewart, age 56 of Brookville, IN passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Grandview Medical Center in Dayton, OH.  The daughter of Edward Stewart and Emma Jean Brewer was born on September 13, 1963 in Indianapolis, IN.

A dedicated homemaker, Alice was married to David Cornelius who survives her. In addition to her husband,...

May 19, 2020

Francis Orville Webster, 84 of Batesville, formerly of Lawrenceburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. The son of Howard and Elsie (nee: Lucas) Webster was born on June 23, 1935 in Columbus, IN.

Francis worked as an antique dealer and in furniture restoration business for many years. He was a US Army Veteran having served in...

May 16, 2020

Sylvia Ann Wirth, age 88 of Greensburg, formerly of New Pennington, IN passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Manderley Health Care in Osgood, IN.  The daughter of Myron and Sylvia Lay was born on September 15, 1931 in Forestville, OH.

The 1949 Sycamore High School graduate married Wallace Wirth on June 30, 1951. Sylvia loved...

May 16, 2020

Michael Andrew "Snake" Walke, age 67 of Goodland, Indiana passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East.  The son of Ralph "Red" and Velma (nee: Prakel) Walke was born on May 30, 1952 in Batesville.

Michael worked as a mechanic for the Petro Truck Stop in New Point before moving to the Remington,...

May 12, 2020

Joseph "Joey" Lawrence Walden, age 38, of Indianapolis, suddenly passed away on May 12, 2020.  Joey was born November 14, 1981, in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Mary Ann Moore and Michael Feagan.  Joey cherished his childhood growing up in Augusta, Kentucky and Portland, Tennesse where he was introduced to Bill Monroe and many other country music legends. Joey...

May 1, 2020

Henry "Rudy" Rudolph Poettker of Batesville passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2020 at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Rudy was born on January 21, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Henry & Glyn (Duncan) Poettker.  He married Patricia Kenney on November 8, 1969.

Rudy had a passion for gardening, he grew all of...

Apr 29, 2020

On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, Steven Mills, a man known for his infectious smile and a kind and compassionate spirit passed away at the age of 68.

Steve was born on September 6, 1951 in Peru, Indiana to Walter and Dorthea (Grepke) Mills.  He graduated from Peru High School in 1969 and went on to receive his...

Apr 28, 2020

Lorena "Rena" B. Riley (nee: Kash), of New Point, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at her daughter's house, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.  Lorena was born September 1, 1937 in Beattyville, KY to George and Sarah (Chambers) Kash. She married Albert Riley on September 25, 1962. He proceeded her in death in October of 1988....

Apr 13, 2020

Steven Milo Ward Jr., born on July 19, 1976 went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2020. Steven was raised in Batesville, Indiana and lived at Muscatatuck State Development Center for many years. He most recently resided at Arbor Grove Nursing Home in Greensburg, Indiana before his death.

If you ever were lucky enough to...

Apr 9, 2020

Rose Marie Koch 81 of Milan, Indiana passed away on April 9, 2020 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio due to COVID-19. Rose was born June 7, 1938 in Cincinnati, the daughter of Harry and Helen (Fiefaus) Feldman. She married Kenneth Koch on April 23, 1966.

Rose was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family...

Apr 3, 2020

David Oren Hammond, age 78 of Batesville passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital.

Born on August 19, 1941 in Cambridge City, Indiana he was the son of Wiley G. and Effie M. Hammond.

As a graduate of Lincoln High School in Muncie he went on to serve in the United...