Obituaries

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 9, 2018

David Charles Egbert Jr. beloved husband of 32 years to Michelle Egbert (Nee: Ramsey). Loving father of Jonathon (Brittany Rodgers) Egbert, Wayne Egbert, and Carolyn Egbert. Son to Patricia(the late David Charles Sr.) Egbert. Brother to Dan (Tracey) Egbert, Dennis (Chele) Egbert, Patti (Mike) Kelley, and Barbie (Dan) Calvert. Son-in-law to Donna (the late Charles Robert III) Ramsey, brother-in-law...

Feb 27, 2018

Anna Marie (Gutapfel) Clemenz, age 92, formerly of Sunman, IN and Greensburg, IN passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, Columbus, IN.  Ann was born on December 20, 1925 in Dearborn County, IN.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Greensburg, and a member of the Shrine Guild in Greensburg.

Feb 22, 2018

Stella 'Pat' Flora Westerfeld, age 98 of Batesville, Indiana passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018 at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville.

The daughter of William and Amelia (nee: Siebert) Goyert was born on January 18, 1920 in Batesville. The 1938 Batesville High School graduate married her sweetheart, Howard Westerfeld on November 29, 1941. They celebrated 62...

Feb 13, 2018

Jane Louise Hinsky, age 68 of Lawrenceburg, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Dearborn County Hospital.   The daughter of Ralph and Mary (nee: Curry) Behrman was born on February 28, 1949 in Columbus, IN.

The 1967 Columbus North graduate worked for over 20 years as the Finance Director at New Horizons, and then later...

Feb 6, 2018

David C. Abplanalp, age 75 of Hartsville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.  The son of Harry and Norma Abplanalp (nee: Fristch) was born on July 16, 1942 in Batesville.  On August 2, 1960 he married Pamela Westerfeld in Batesville.

David retired from Cummins after 35 years of service.  He...

Feb 6, 2018

Melody 'Mel' Lee Bridgeford, age 56 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at her home.  The daughter of Raymond and Diona (nee: Acres) Holt was born on July 26, 1961 in Batesville.

Melody loved to be surrounded by her family and friends.  She loved her job at GECOM and she considered her coworkers...

Feb 2, 2018

Earl Joseph Goodpaster, 60 of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Jewish Hospital in Kenwood, Ohio.  The son of Ernest Sr. and Betty (Kimmon) Goodpaster was born on April 10, 1957 in Lawrenceburg, IN.

Earl married Shirley Gilbreath on August 3, 1991 in Milan, Indiana.  The 1977 Milan High School graduate was a...

Jan 21, 2018

Ethelene Grooms, age 77 of St. Peters, Indiana passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  The daughter of Edgar and Marjorie (Young) Grooms was born in West Union, Ohio on December 17, 1940.

Ethelene is a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Sunman and was active in the United Methodist Women's Group. ...

Jan 16, 2018

Charles Smith, age 71 of Sunman, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at his home.  The son of Beve and Edith (nee: Goins) Smith was born in Manchester, Kentucky on July 12, 1946. Charles loved to travel and going to see folks.  He was nicknamed, Beep Beep because he was always on the go. He is survived by...

Jan 15, 2018

Beryl Hindman Boerner, age 99 formerly of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018 at St. Andrews Health Campus, Batesville, Indiana with a heart too full to hold any more love. The daughter of Matthew and Bertha (Weyandt) Hindman was born on June 1, 1918 in Windber, Pennsylvania. The Penn State graduate worked as a Registered Dietitian until...