Obituaries

Sep 24, 2016

Lois Janet Placke, age 91 of Batesville Indiana passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Aspen Place Health Care in Greensburg, IN.    Born on March 23, 1925 in Guilford, IN she was the daughter of Moray and Laura (Lange) Darling.

70 years ago, on March 30, 1946 Lois married Irvin L. Placke in Newport, KY.  The...

Sep 22, 2016

David Andrew Collins, age 33 of Batesville, Indiana died tragically in a car accident on Thursday, September 22, 2016.  He was known to his family and friends as Andy.

The son of David & Joan (Strunk) Collins was born on November 13, 1983 in Batesville.  The 2003 Jac-Cen-Del High School graduate continued onto 4 years of apprenticeship...

Sep 17, 2016

Darrell Hixson, age 72 of Sunman, Indiana passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Margaret Mary Health.  He was born on November 28, 1943 in Casey County, KY to Mack & Christine (nee: Carman) Hixson.

Darrell attended the Batesville Christian Church.  He was a member of the Buckeye United Fly Fishers and the Ohio Camera Club....

Sep 13, 2016

Katherine Dorothy Fischmer, age 91 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at St. Andrews Health Campus.

The daughter of Robert A. and Hilda Augusta (Kops) Shultz was born on June 16, 1925.  Katherine married Oscar Fischmer on April 20, 1946 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Crossroads.  Together they raised 5 children and ran...

Sep 12, 2016

Bonnie Sue Breeden, age 67 passed away Monday, September 12, 2016 at her home in Harrison, OH.  Born January 16, 1949 in Harrison, OH she was the daughter of Ralph & Leona (Hieling) Boatright.  Bonnie graduated from William Henry Harrison High School.  She worked at Hillebrand Home Health as a staffing coordinator, was the former president of the Harrison...

Sep 1, 2016

Vanessa Ramsey, age 61 of Lawrenceburg, IN passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg, IN.  She was born on Nov. 15, 1954 in Hyden, KY.  She was a member of Bright Christian Church and married Michael Ramsey on July 5, 2000.

Vanessa is survived by her husband Michael Ramsey, her children Angel,...

Aug 21, 2016

Nina Grace Brockman, age 83 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at St. Andrews Health Campus.  The daughter of Dony and Annie (nee: Stone) Abbott was born on May 27, 1933 in Ronceverte, WV.

Nina married Albert Brockman on September 24, 1955 at St. Paul (Crossroads) Church. Together they raised six children.  The...

Aug 21, 2016

Jerry  G. Borne was born into this world on February 9, 1944 to George and Helen (Werner) Borne in Franklin County Indiana. He grew up in Brookville, Indiana. Jerry loved spending time with both sets of Grandparents especially his Grandma Ines (Nowlin) Werner. He has 3 brothers: Doug, Greg and Mike. He was close to each one in different...

Aug 17, 2016

Fred Daniel Clark, age 48, passed away at his home in Dayton, OH on August 17, 2016.  Son of Fred A. Clark & the late Josephine (Williams) Clark.

Fred is survived by his father Fred Clark of Bright, IN and many uncles, aunts & cousins.

Graveside services will be Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 11:00am...

Aug 15, 2016

Vada Mae Hill, age 99 of Lawrenceburg, IN formerly of Harrison, OH passed away Monday, August 15, 2016 at Wood Land Hills Care Center.  Born October 2, 1916 in Ashland, KY she was the daughter of the late Allen Thurman & Mattie (Brown) Dove.

Vada was a member of the Harrison Assembly of God Church and was...

Aug 14, 2016

William Theodore Van Hook, age 84 of Batesville, IN passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville.  Born July 27, 1932 in West Terra Haute, IN he was the son of the late Eugene & Pauline (Dierdorf) Van Hook.

William retired from Schirk's International in Greensburg, IN but was fleet maintenance director for...

Aug 12, 2016

Mary Elizabeth 'Betty' Koester, age 93 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016 at St. Andrews Health Campus.  The daughter of Walter & Mae (Ruleman) Borchelt was born on June 1, 1923 in Franklin County, Indiana just west of Batesville.

Betty was the oldest of five children in a family raised in the great...

Aug 7, 2016

Linda M. Jacobs, age 58, born November 11, 1957 passed peacefully with her family by her side Sunday morning, August 7, 2016.

Loving wife to Earl Jacobs Jr.  Mother to Earl Jacobs (EJ) and Jessica Mobley (Joshua).  Grandmother to Joshua and Katie Mobley.  Sister to Candy Stonebraker (Chris) and loving aunt to Mary, Crystal, & Shelby.

Jul 29, 2016

Grace Marcella Nuhring, age 93 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016 at St. Andrews Health Campus.

The daughter of Leroy & Marcella (Sharp) Oliver was born on July 1, 1923 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Grace graduated from Greenhills High School in Cincinnati, OH.  She married Charles Nuhring on July 26, 1941 in...

Jul 11, 2016

Raymond Davis Jr., age 80 of Batesville, IN passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg, IN.

The son of Raymond and Eva (nee: Hacker) Davis was born on November 30, 1935 in Ripley County, IN.

Ray graduated from Batesville High School in 1954 and was a member of The...

Jul 1, 2016

Mary Ruth King, age 62 of Brookville, IN passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016.  Born on February 6, 1954 to Russel & Gladys (Banks) Saterfield in Rushville, IN.

Mary worked at the Waters of Batesville as a CNA.

She will be dearly missed by her husband, Allen L. King; her children Jeremy (Mary Ellen...

Jun 11, 2016

Eugene "Budd" Wesley Bostic, age 74 of New Point, IN passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at St. Francis Health in Indianapolis, IN.  Born February 4, 1942 in Columbus, IN he was the son of Eugene & Frances (Wilbur) Bostic.

Budd served his country proudly in the US Army from 1960 – 1962 as a MP in...

Jun 11, 2016

Dallas Hollin Sr, age 75 passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at his home in Delaware, IN.  Born October 26, 1940 in Clay Co., KY he was the son of Elbert & Lucinda (Henson) Hollin.

Dallas worked at sawmills and was a master sawer.  He has worked at Hope Lumber Comp. as a truck driver hauling chips,...

Jun 1, 2016

Monroe Henry Meyer, age 91 of Batesville, IN passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Aspen Place in Greensburg, IN.   The son of Fred & Lillie (Stickfordt) Meyer was born August 3, 1924 in Franklin County, at the home where he was still living.

Monroe was a lifelong farmer and also sold Dixon lawn mowers, but many...

Jun 1, 2016

Marian Helena Stirn-House, age 86 of Indianapolis, IN formerly of Batesville, IN passed away June 1, 2016 in Indianapolis.  Born July 11, 1929 in Franklin Co, IN she was the daughter of Albert & Cora (Becker) Belter.

Marian was a 1947 graduate of Batesville High School.  She loved growing up on a farm and was always eager...