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Violet Mae Reynolds

Violet Mae Reynolds

May 19, 2018

Violet Mae Reynolds, age 77 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at her home.  The daughter of Sidney K. and Sally Powell was born in Garrard County, Kentucky on March 31, 1941.

Violet married Dallas Reynolds on July 24, 1984 in Florence, KY.  Though her given name was Violet, many of her family...

Winona Ruth Bliton

Winona Ruth Bliton

May 13, 2018

Winona Ruth Bliton passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the age of 81 after a short and unexpected illness.

Winona was born Della Kay Shafer on August 20, 1936.  As a toddler, she was adopted by Bill and Opal Bliton, the parents who raised and loved her throughout their lives.  However, because of the not-so-strict...

Deborah Jean Kosch

Deborah Jean Kosch

May 9, 2018

Deborah Jean Kosch, age 65 of Sebring, Florida passed away on May 9, 2018.  The daughter of Elmer and Betty (nee: Danko) Kosch was born on August 21, 1952 in Dearborn, Michigan.

She is survived by long time partner and best friend, Timothy McKenna; her father Elmer Kosch; siblings, Ilona Baggett (Dennis), Greg Kosch (Haydee), Robert Kosch...

Colleen Sue Vaught

Colleen Sue Vaught

May 4, 2018

Colleen Sue Vaught passed away suddenly at her home in Oldenburg, Indiana on Friday, May 4 th 2018 at the age of 58. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and niece. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, and best friend, Jeffrey; her son Clint, his wife Heather, and her grand daughter...

Buddy Lee Demaree

Buddy Lee Demaree

May 1, 2018

Buddy Lee Demaree of New Point, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg.  The son of George Bockover and Zelline Demaree (nee: Lowe) was born on May 18, 1938 in New Point.  On September 12, 1959 he married Mary Rousey at New Point Christian Church.

The US Navy Veteran...

Patsy Lee Wilfert

Patsy Lee Wilfert

Apr 14, 2018

Patsy Lee Wilfert, age 70 of Sunman, Indiana passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at her home.  The daughter of John and Geraldine Robinson was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana on February 24, 1948.

Patsy is survived by her husband, Russel Smith; daughter Amanda 'Mandy' Carter and her husband John; four grandchildren; along with sisters Becky Kemp...

Gertrude Anna Linville

Gertrude Anna Linville

Apr 12, 2018

Gertrude Anna Linville, left this earth for Heaven at 92 years of age. Formerly of Batesville she passed away on April 12, 2018 at the Heartford House/Hospice of Western, Kentucky.

The daughter of August and Arietta (nee: Kramer) Ahrens was born January 15, 1926 in Batesville, Indiana.  Gertrude married Lawrence Linville on September 11, 1946, he passed...

Jacob Scott Davidson

Jacob Scott Davidson

Apr 12, 2018

Jacob Scott Davidson, age 26 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018.   The son of Scott and Sharon (nee: Kelley) Davidson was born December 25, 1991 in Batesville.

The 2010 Batesville High School graduate worked as a press operator for GECOM in Greensburg. Jacob loved to spend time outdoors, especially going hunting and fishing...

Nancy J Carey

Nancy J Carey

Apr 8, 2018

Nancy Carey, RN, CCM, 61 of Carmel, Indiana passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.   Nancy was born on August 18, 1956 to Bob and Mary Stewart in Batesville, Indiana.  She graduated from Batesville High School in 1974 and then earned her BSN from the Indiana University School of Nursing.

Nancy is...

Linda Newton May

Linda Newton May

Mar 31, 2018

Linda Newton May, age 75 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville.  The daughter of Robert and Oris Newton (nee: Kemp) was born on July 23, 1942.  Linda married Dr. James Eugene May on December 21, 1962.

Linda received her BSN and worked as a nurse until...

Ruben Sams Jr.

Ruben Sams Jr.

Mar 31, 2018

Ruben Sams Jr., age 68 of Greensburg, Indiana passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg.  The son of Ruben Sams Sr. and Lillie Roberts, was born in Gray Hawk, Kentucky on January 1, 1950.

Ruben graduated from Jackson County High School in KY and later received his B.S. to become an...

Gerald 'Bulldog' Francis Callahan

Gerald 'Bulldog' Francis Callahan

Mar 27, 2018

Gerald Francis Callahan, age 71 of Versailles, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Ripley Crossing in Milan, IN.  The son of Francis and Shirley (nee: Nelson) Callahan was born on October 28, 1946 in Xenia, Ohio.

Many knew Gerald by his nickname, Bulldog. Before he retired, he worked as a truck driver for Super...

Janet M. Peters

Janet M. Peters

Mar 23, 2018

Graveside services for 80 year old Janet M. Peters (nee Decker) of Columbus, Indiana will be 10:30am on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at St. Louis Church Cemetery.  Janet is the daughter of the late Melvin and Ava Decker, sister of the late James Decker and sister-in-law of Marilyn Decker.

Wanita Sue Linkel

Wanita Sue Linkel

Mar 22, 2018

Wanita Sue Linkel, age 67 of Batesville, Indiana, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Ripley Crossing in Milan.

The daughter of Leonard and Opal (Wehr) Narwold was born on October 14, 1950, in Batesville. The 1968 Batesville High School graduate had a passion for baking and canning. Family members looked forward to her potato salad, streusel...

Jill Denice Dillinger

Jill Denice Dillinger

Mar 19, 2018

Jill Denise Dillinger, age 65 of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Judson Village.  The daughter of Wayne and Betty June (Wood) Dillinger was born on February 6, 1953 in Medina, Ohio. She is survived by her children Shawn and Joey McCauley; sisters Penne T. Harvey and Debra Vierling; and brother Dana Dillinger. Private Services are...

Jacob 'Jake' Nettnay

Jacob 'Jake' Nettnay

Mar 18, 2018

Jacob "Jake" Nettnay passed away March 18, 2018, from complications of cancer. He was born February 20, 1990, in Kentucky. Jake is survived by his parents Kent and Barbara Nettnay, his sister Alix (Nick) Craft, nephews Wilder and Levon, aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Max & Ellen Nettnay and Ken & Juanita...

David Harold Decker

David Harold Decker

Mar 17, 2018

David Harold Decker, age 81 of Batesville, IN passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at his home.  The son of Howard and Mary (nee: Voegele) Decker was born on May 17, 1936 in Batesville, he was one of 8 children.

The 1954 Batesville High School graduate was a US Army Cold War Veteran.  He worked at...

Donna June Mazzanti

Donna June Mazzanti

Mar 15, 2018

Donna June Mazzanti, age 84 of Redondo Beach, California passed away on March 15, 2018 at home with her son and grandson at her side.  The daughter of Harvey and Leora (nee Dieselberg) Cook was born on May 1, 1933 at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville.  She was Baptized and confirmed at St. Marks Lutheran Church and graduated from...

Carol Shackelford

Carol Shackelford

Mar 12, 2018

Carol Shackelford nee Flannery, born July 26, 1941 in Letcher County, KY, daughter of Edna and William Flannery, dedicated wife to James Shackelford, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018.  The Batesville resident was 76 years old.

Carol was an avid lover of animals, particularly her beloved dog, Newman. A well-known decorator, real estate connoisseur, and friend...

Ford Firestone Wilder

Ford Firestone Wilder

Mar 12, 2018

Ford Firestone Wilder, age 93 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at his home.  The son of TJ and Daisey (Helton) Wilder was born on October 14, 1924 in Owsley County, Kentucky.  He was one of five siblings. On November 27, 1948 Ford married Marilyn Prince in Woodridge, NJ.  His wife of 67 years, preceded...

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